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So I just made an interesting discovery...

My Model T achieves approximately 18 miles per gallon (or about 13L/100km). Now by today's standards, that's not the best fuel economy, considering I used to own a Ford Mondeo Titanium (diesel), which used to get about 45 miles per gallon (or about 5L/100km).
But interestingly, I now drive a RAM 2500...

Apparently it wasn't too hard to get a Ford dealership in the early days. I wonder if the coupe is stock in trade or there for repair ? This minimalist enterprise reminds me of Floyd Clymer's stories of being a Ford dealer in Berthoud, Colorado before he was even a teenager.
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So it would appear that a Manning River Times photographer was present at the Harrington Festival car show & parade!

The secret to looking young... Stand next to an old car and you'll look 10 :lol:

I'm often amazed by how popular my Model T is at a car show (might be because it's often the oldest car there)

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This morning, I was pleased to welcome Steve Jelf to my home. Kim Dobbins picked him up in his 1924 aftermarket body truck. I showed them my cars, and we talked about a lot of stuff for about an hour. It's good to see Steve in his old stomping grounds where he grew up.

I need measurements for the holes in the windshield channels for a 1914 Ford roadster. I purchased a new windshield frame and it came without the holes drilled for the hinges. The pictured frame is not Ford, I don’t know what it is but it shows just what I am looking for. I need the measurement from the bottom of the frame to the center of the...

How do you replace a 4 hole handbrake quadrant.

Does the running board and splash guard need to be removed, can you remove the splash guard without removing the touring body?

Do you grind off the rivet heads, considering that there is gallons of fuel in close proximity and the fuel line and (leaking) carby is within spark range.

Any advice...

2 bow sets (for lack of a better term) came along with my '24 Roadster snowmobile - I'm not sure if either of them are correct , but I would like to match the year as best I can and hope to order the fabric portion soon.

I noticed once set has an extra bar. I m not sure if the other is missing it, or if they are completely different styles. Any...

I have two exhaust manifolds that came with my 1914. One has a Ford scrypt on it and the other is plain. Which is correct for the 14? Thanks, Art

A survivor demonstrates the longevity of Ford cars for a go-getter salesman. The photo was captioned 1930s but no cars in the background seem to be newer than 1930.
The object of the rolling billboard would seem to be a 1914 car, with interesting modifications. Rather beat-up, but not bad for a car some sixteen years old in that era. IMG_4949.jpeg

I'm going to call them late 13fenders, but by the book it doesn't seem like they are a square nose on the front. They look like 14 fenders but then there's no bead on the inner fender well. Please help. Thank you IMG_20240105_150406306.jpg IMG_20240105_150649959.jpg IMG_20240105_150712688.jpg IMG_20240105_150706540.jpg

I have new timken tapered inner an outer front wheel bearings for my 1914. The hubs still have the cups or races in them for the ball bearings. Is it just a matter of removing the old races and replacing them with the tapered races and using a thinner spindle washer under the spindle nut? Also, the new inner seals fit loose in the hubs, what can...

After my most recent radiator issues , I started looking for a new one. I saw wait times measured in weeks and months, and heard from other forum members about their long waits.

With all this, I sent my radiator to the shop and figured I'd get on the wait list. I called most of the well known parts vendors. Well, it turns out right now there are...

This is a bit OT, but it's related to Model T's and you'll enjoy the story. And it might help you avoid scams when you sell your T parts.

So I was contacted by a Wolfgang Mischke wanting to buy several Model T Voltage Regulators. No red flags, I get LOTS of inquiries, sometimes from distributors, sometimes foreign countries like New Zealand,...

This is going to be full of maybe’s and possibilities, but the story is that I live in west central Indiana, and I have a large, maybe 30” butt size, ash tree in my front yard that died last summer. It has probably two good sized logs in it that should be reasonably clear, no knots I am guessing. I also have a friend with a sawmill about 3 miles...

So i ordered 2 gas shut off valves that are the 90 degree that go by the carburetor from langs. Whats the difference betweed the old ones and new ones?

My top is old but usable the only problem is that at high stress points some of the thread at the seams is getting pretty weak and breaking. In most places I have been able to reinforce these spots as I notice them and thus far everything is holding up. I do have one problem that I hoped you would have a good solution for. The back window came...

Every few years in Western Australia we head for a place called Lake Perkolilli. An event is run called the Red Dust Revival. Many speedsters show up from all over Australia. At the end of the day at the last event, we ran an Autopolo contest with the Ts. As always, it was great fun. A chap, Des Lewis, has just posted a short video on YouTube of...

Model TT, probably 1924, stake-bed, C-cab
Rear wheels are solid rubber, rim is steel. The wood felloes have some dry rot. Can they be replaced when the tire is solid rubber? Spokes too?

If I want to switch from ball bearings to Timkens, do I need to remove the inner race that’s on the threaded spindle and if so, how?

Guys -
We have purchased the inner rear axle neoprene seals and have encountered a problem installing them. I have never installed these before, so I am a neoprene seal virgin. Be gentle with me. :)

There were no instructions or diagram included with the seals indicating the direction the rubber seal is supposed to face. Logic tells me that the...

A friend has a couple Model G Holley carbs with the 'newer' composite floats.

The 'G' float is larger in diameter than the 'NH' that has brass floats available.

Some fuels seem to destroy those composite floats!

Does anyone sell a replacement brass 'G' larger diameter float?

Hi all,
I have a 26 touring body on an earlier frame and would like to switch it on to a 26 frame that I have; some time this summer. I would love to hear from anybody on the process of bracing and lifting it as well as any pitfalls that I might encounter. What's the weight of the 26 body with no seats or interior? Thanks so much for your...

On January 20th we're having a get together at my familys bodyshop. I'm not sure exactly what all the topics are going to be, I have a couple feelers out with others club members so I'm sure everyone will learn something. I'm going to either straighten or swap the front axle on my speedster build. I'll have it on the alignment rack so we can watch...

We're working on cleaning up the wheels. The wooden spokes are in decent shape with nice glossy varnish on them. The felloes have slight surface rust from sitting. We're going to mask, sand and paint black.

The split rims are in a little worse shape showing surface rust from sitting and very pitted edges from age. I figured since I have them...

Anyone seen a chart or list that shows the dimensions of the available seat springs.

Does anyone know if someone is still selling the lever and cable assemblies for the choke on an of carb. ?thanks

Does anyone know what is happening with Rick Britten and Britten's Brass Works in Ceresco, Michigan? Back in August 2023 I dropped off a brass horn to have a new mount made and haven't heard anything since. I know Rick was injured in an accident at his business a day or so after I saw him so I've been reluctant to pester him about the horn. I...

How thick should the plywood firewall on a 1919 be?

Thanks,
Stephen

I would like to get a couple of replacement rims for my 30 3 1/2 Dayton wire wheels. I found a place in the UK that can do it, but shipping is expensive and they would ideally like to have the rim on hand. Is there anyone in the US that can make these for me?

1915 T roadster with Gallivan engine. This was restored in 1955 and is a running drive very fast T.

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As I type this we are getting our first really 'good' snow of the season. As I glanced out at the snow this morning it really made me want to get my '26 Roadster out and play in the snow! I didn't because it just isn't ready, the top isn't good and it's still coming down. It got me thinking, for those of you that do this, do you use special tires?...

I just bought a 1915 and am trying to get it started for my first time. I have been told to install a battery in the back floorboard and I find wires already installed to connect to a battery. Problem is there is no indication of positive or negative on the wires. should it be positive ground or negative? thanks

On Wednesday, 16th August, Jean Watson, of Old Bar, NSW, celebrated an astonishing milestone, her 104th Birthday! The weather was incredible for this auspicious occasion, and just as well, as this lovely centenarian was able to enjoy a ride in my 99 year old Ford Model T, which incredibly, is younger than its passenger!

Many thanks to Taree...

I am starting the design and fabrication of a trailer hitch for our 27 touring. It has wire wheels, factory spare tire carrier/ gooseneck, and full bumpers. If anyone has any input or has already built a hitch, any help will be appreciated. The spare tire and bumpers is going to complicate things. The trailer will weigh aprox 1000 lb fully loaded....

Please correct me, if I’m wrong. Did I see a post some time back, an artist hand draws your car, off of a supplied photo..?
If you have a name / number, please let me know.

George

Last I heard was may 3? @ the Bakersfield race track.

Last nights T meeting, There's a claim its in Tulare around April 17.

Anybody out there to clarify?

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I an resurrecting my Rajo BB and converting it to the dual plug set-up. I have a proper Mag on its way with an impulse and I am working through some of the build issues. I am stuck on the exhaust manifold down pipe interfering with the spark plug for #3 cylinder. I am working on spacing it away from the head to gain enough clearance to allow for a...

Are there any documentaries or videos of the T-100 project?

No, not that January 6, but the end of the 12 days of Christmas! Ephifiny. Wish you all a happy new year!

I just had a long 43 minute talk with Steve on the phone. It sounds like he is heading to LA tomorrow. Hard to believe. He is planning on hitting Derrick Pang for a Model T ride once he gets there. He informed me that he is walking with a cane, no walker, and he does not think he really needs the cane, but they won't let him leave the room without...

I have exact reproductions of the often missing or messed up KW labels for inside the lid. The price will be $6.00 each including postage. I have four original boxes, and none of them are even close to perfect. These even have the original type paper they are printed on. Satisfaction guaranteed.
I need to know the number of interested people, so...

I’m currently using Autolite 65 spark plugs in my Rajo head. I’m not that satisfied with my performance and plug life. They seem to foul easily, and wondered if someone had a plug that they liked? If anyone else used the Autolite 65 plug and liked their performance? Thanks Pat

I've been diagnosed with Stage 4 terminal cancer and haven't been given much time. I need to sell my 1914 Model T touring ($18,200 OBO)
and 1917 Model T touring ($14,200 OBO). I've posted on local club newsletters and here on the MTFCA forum. Very few inquiries, including a few scams.
Any suggestions or advice on how to help sell these to a good...

If any one is interested, the South Jersey T Tinkers will be doing a shop day on Saturday, January 13th in Mays Landing, NJ. We’ll be rebuilding the front end of Wolfie’s Depot Hack. Spindle bolts, bushings, tie rod ends, etc. The location will be Young’s Rigging shop, 4508 Somers Point Road, Mays Landing, NJ. Starting at 9:30. Anyone is welcome...

My 14 has the coil box inside obviously and it has a clatter that can be heard when driving.
I had issues with the first set so swapped out 4 from one of my other T's while waiting on some rebuilt units, ran lovely but clatter still there.
I have just installed 4 rebuilt coils and clatter is still there but I noticed when I start the car on Batt...

I have a 26/27 rolling chassis that was a depot hack kit that needed TLC on all the wood, and, after disassembly, I ve decided to move in another direction. A WWI Model T ambulance replica. I've got model kits, plans from the HF museum and tons of pics. But, it will never be a faithful reproduction due to my starting donor vehicle and my budget....

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I am debating replacing the rear tires on my TT truck and would like to address the issue of a couple of broken lugs. There are two partially missing lugs on each rear rim. I have not attempted removing the rims in that there is no immediate need to do so. They are essentially broken off at the top of each. Could a competent machine shop repair...

We have been lucky to have found an accessory gas gauge for our T and used it for years. It has started to leak and will need to be resealed. It is a glass tube that is near the passenger door hinge on our 26 touring. Our gas tank is below the windshield and the gauge has worked well.

Since it will need to come apart, I would like to find...

I'm sure they exist, but I don't recall seeing one. Was vanadium steel all that rust-resistant?

Hi all,

Well I started her for the first time yesterday, she ran well on battery and magneto. I let her cool overnight and then tightened head bolts. Today was first drive, at first low gear made nasty scraping noises, but settled down a bit. Reverse though sounds terrible, does not engage well and you have to push quite hard to get the car to...

Last in my Carburetor Rebuild series.

This is an English Zephyr carburetor.
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Any one know what the specs are for a T connecting rod is from centre - centre, small end to big end ?
Need to make an alignment jig for welding Chevy / T
Rods

IMG_0206.jpeg Registration is now open for the tour of a lifetime with your own model T or similar size antique car in Hungary this coming august. Experiencing the sights of Eastern Europe from behind the wheel of your own model T. Indulge yourself in the culture, great food and guidance of local experts that the normal tours to this region of the...

I bought a Stromberg OF, I have a Holly NH, there are 3 connections the chock, the gas and the mixture

How does the stromberg hand the mixture? I do not understand how to hook it up

Any Stromberg OF users out there, Can I see your controls and how you hooked them in??

Thanks

Hello.

I own a Touring 1916. It is currently placed on supports, so wheels don't get a flat spot over winter.

When turning one rear wheel forward and backward until the other one starts rotating in other direction, how much backlash is allowed along circumference? I assume this is also some indicator for wear of gears inside differential ?...

An impressive arrangement. Though it's chained up, I question whether the model T has enough traction for those plows if the snow were very deep ? IMG_4928.jpeg

Could these be Model T parts?

I'm currently overhauling my two starters and Bendix. When assembling the first starter, I noticed that the Bendix could be moved sideways. I have to press the assemblies all the way towards the starter against the stop of the armature shaft so that the newly installed bronze bushing instead of the Babitt bearing is in full contact. Is that...

Can anyone tell me what model car these window regulators came off of? They have laid around in boxes with other parts for 30 years or more and I have no Idea what they are from. I do not see any numbers on them.

The rebuild of my ‘26 engine continues. I arrived at the cilinderhead. I bought a Z-head, because it’s far more efficient than the stock head because of the squish concept. But thats another topic. The topic here are the head bolts.

I bought a new set of long bolts for the high head, presuming these are right for the Z-head too. I cleaned the...

UPS dropped off my new-to-me log tongs today. I just need to find the right logs to lift with them, I do not think that will be a problem.

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All in all, they are in very nice shape not bent out of shape, no cracks or damage to be seen anywhere. Maybe just a clean-up and a re-paint and then back to work for them. I...

I can't get my head lights to work on my 1927 coupe. I have installed new wiring and have checked and rechecked it against the Model T Wiring Diagram. I have installed the new parts per the diagram on page 166 of Lang's 2021 catalog. I have had the switch restored.

I would appreciate any thoughts on what may be the problem.

The Summer of 2010 Joy and I had two things we planned to do. One was to have our 2 ½ year old daughter for a week and the other was to go on the MTFCA tour to Glacier National Park. As it turned out, both were during the same week. It seemed like we could do both. I made a half cushion for the rear seat of our “1909” Touring and put a child’s...

Should I use the 600 wt tar-like gear oil for an aux trans or will 140 wt be ok? Is it best to start the car in gear or can I get to high or low after it's running? Helps having a true neutral starting a cold car in cold weather, don't have to get the jack out :)

I pulled my Warford yesterday to address the oil leak. I filled it with modern gear oil to the top of the fill opening and it slowly leaked out to the countershaft level. Don't know the proper oil level but the countershaft seems pretty low. It leaked out of the cotter pin hole, what is supposed to seal that?
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I have had a lot of early spindle arms but just ran across this pair they have a sharp bend a lot more than the standard early arms, what year were these used? Bob

Greetings everyone,
on my car, on the rear axle there is a washer on each side between the axle shaft nut and the rear wheel hub. I had always assumed they belong there, however I can't find any reference to them in the service manual and I haven't found anything searching the forums.
Without them, hub and nut would be too far inboard for the...

Hi

New to this forum and writing from the UK, we have picked up this tractor conversion kit recently and wondered if anyone can assist identifying it please?

Many thanks

Went out on the First as I always try to do took pictures but none turned out, so today Hank and I tried again. We put about seven miles on the T it was a bit cool at 31* but we managed to survive. Happy New Years to everyone. Jim

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Gotta break the new pup in proper!

I am working on my '27 Tudor. On the floorboard support angling up at the front, my car has a brass colored rivet on the metal support on each side. Any Idea what this would have been used for?

Should a '25 Tudor Sedan have a speedometer like this if at all?

I’m looking to build a very simple express open top body. Anyone have any pictures or measurements they would be willing to share? Especially on how the body attaches to the frame. Thank you

Learned to put the top up solo!

I’ve only been in the hobby a couple of years, and I don’t much like driving my ‘24 Touring with the top up (not to mention it’s canvas and has the wrong window), so I’ve only put it up a few times when it was raining on tour, and experienced help was always available. I’m considering the Polar Bear tour planned as...

Another forum topic asking about sheds for Model T storage got me thinking about early solutions that were offered for the same problem. I recall an article long ago about a manufacturer of small buildings that weren't much more than large boxes that were sold as kits. They were billed as the budget-minded solution for the storage of a Ford or...

Good day all,
We are attempting to build our EFR (Early Ford Registry) forum viewership, and wish to invite everyone on our MTFCA site to visit. You may register as a guest and post comments or new threads. Anytime you have early brass T era or pre-T info, or questions, please check in over there as well as here.

I’ve noticed over the years...

I recently bought a set of roadster hood sockets to go on a barn find tourer backboard like my Henrietta.

This lift-the-dot fastener was attached to one side. The male piece is as usual but I have never seen the likes of the second piece. It certainly looks neater than the usual type. The real puzzle is how was it installed? There are the usual 4...

I'm helping a friend with his Stewart vacuum fuel pump. I cant find the right size fitting for the fuel inlet. Anything I try is either to big or to small. All the other holes are 1/8 and 3/8. But the fuel port is an odd size. Anyone know what size it is and where I can find it? Thank you.

Richard: Dan Hatch here, sent you an email. Please check your email or send me one. If you know him please tell him to check his email. Thanks Dan

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A while back I saw a post where someone had a link to the home made headlight rim removing tool (the good one), but I cannot find it now that I want to make this tool.
Could someone please guide me on this issue?
Thank you!

Until I get it running I need to push the T in and out of the garage for additional room. I noticed it's hard to push, like really hard. I jacked up 1 rear wheel to check brakes and I noticed the wheel moves easily. I can hear the driveshaft is engaged with the trans and of I move the tire, it sounds like gears turning. I know it's not in gear...

My much anticipated visit to Plano is about to happen.

I will be in Plano for the month of February and would like to meet and 'chew the fat' with any members thereabouts, or maybe join a club meeting or club run during the time I am there.
I don't mind travelling a couple of hours too.

Please send me a PM if you might be near by.

A happy new...

After having browsed eBay and this sites classified, it turned out that I could find one to a good price just 10 miles from home. So no need to import from US, shipping and customs fees and what have you.

But taking it apart for renovation, it seems I'm missing some parts and browsing the vendors catalogs I se not many kits for restoring Kingston...

Happy New Year.

As you know, it has been an ongoing subject for decades that the true colors of the Model T are, basically, a mystery. Here is a color “autochrome” photograph taken of Mark Twain in 1908 and a frame from the first color movie from 1902 by Edward Turner. Why then, are there no period photos taken of Model T’s back when they were...

Anyone have ideas how to tighten the encircled nut.
It is 5/8 across the flats and a normal -marked.jpg 5/8 end wrench is very ackward.
Ron Patterson

I am looking for dimensions for a 1913-14 ford roadster top showing how far the top bows extend above the top irons for all 3 bows and the total length, etc. I looked on the Ford website and couldn’t find anything about roadster tops. I did find the information about 1911 and 1915-17 tops. I am hoping that some of you have the information I am...

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Has anyone installed trailer brakes on a T era camp trailer??. I am looking at a trailer that uses Ford 5 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern. Same as Model A and flathead V-8 era wheels. I will be pulling it with my 27 touring. My car has 21 inch wire wheels. So my thoughts are put 21 inch Model A wheels on the trailer, so the wheels look alike. The Model A...

Now that I'm starting to get into this thing, I know I'll need parts. For certain I need a driver's window and hoses/clamps for the rad.

Which company is best for which parts?
I'd rather have good quality, service and availability over price.

I've seen these on a quick Google search:
Chaffin's
Lang's
Mac's (have their paper catalog)
Snyder's...

I don't own a Ruckstell and here a lot of people talk about hill climbing and I'm just curious, can a Ruckstell get me up a hill a normal T couldn't get up?

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