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Hello,

I'm new around here but just recently came into possession of an interesting truck body that may be of value and interest to this community.

I have been working on a Farm/work truck project resurrecting a 1960 Willys Jeep truck. It was a factory Cab Chassis which is how I found it in a Junkyard. I have been seeking some sort of body to...

Can you please explain the best way to attach the choke on the inlet to the mixture control rod, so that when you pull it up, it will act as a choke when starting, as it did when it was interfaced with the original vaporizer carb? Do any of the vendors such as Snyders or Macs supply a proper linkage for this?
I know that Ford never issued a kit...

I'm trying to date these Riverside Balloon tires. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
John

I like to hear about the feasibility of using brake rods to the AC brakes in lieu of the cable set up. Im thinking about removing the parking brakes and having the rods from the handbrake go to the AC brakes. Any suggestions, recommendations, cautions, etc. appreciated.

Wanted to share my new ride. 1912 Touring. They keep following me home.
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Using the yellow compound, how much and how hard do you need to lap these leaky brass petcocks?

I'm trying to sort out some confusion on the Tudor door panel finish. Most Ts that I’ve seen have a single material used from top to bottom which makes the replacement simple.

However, new information indicates that there was a split in the materials used with the bottom portion the same material as the seats and the upper portion a different...

Does anyone know what this fits? Looks like 23/25 sides but both upper and lower frames swing. I got for my 25 Canadian RHD roadster, the top post mounts for the top are not right. I have found the right windshield and need to sell this one, but what does it fit?
Could it be an earlier Canadian windshield? Email me at address in pictures. Thanks...

For Martynn

Here are some pictures of Holley G RHD carburetors for information. Here in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, Canada, we drove on the left of the road up until 1923. So, the standard Canadian Fords shipped to us were RHD. I sometimes get a bit carried away trying to pick up any RHD parts that I see when scouting for T parts. I got a bit...

Years ago, a friend showed up with a pair of lifting bars, which are either pictured in the Ford Service book, or the service bulletins. There is a long one that is 50 1/2 . and a short one which is 39 . I assume the short one is for cars with starters. They are solid steel, 1 1/2 dia. with a 3 ring on the end.
These would be for the advanced T...

Driving the other day I noticed a knock when advancing the spark, so before going on to more complicated things I thought I’d check the easy stuff, and the first thing was the fan.

Good news is the knock disappeared after taking it off, so after inspecting the fan pulley I noticed a slight bit of endplay. It’s one of those newer replacements that...

Does anyone know what these go on?

The little one's I thought were for the brass hubs, but they are too small.

The little round helmet looking one appears to go on a small front headlight of what car?

The longs one' s intrigue me....... There is velcro on the back of the long one's.

Thank you in advanced!

Bob

Is anyone still selling reproduction HCCT
I saw them at Hershey a few years ago.

I have a finned RAJO exhaust manifold that is incomplete. The exhaust pipe exits from the bottom of the manifold. The missing part holds the exhaust pipe somehow. Does anyone know what the missing part looks like? Thanks. First time on the forum haven't figured out how to attach photos. Mike

On the base of the transmission tail shaft, Is the year the bottom number or the right side number?
One looks like it may be 6-10-09 or 6-09-10?
The other one I am not sure at all as the right side number has three digits?

Does anyone know a place in southern eastern PA or in Maryland or Delaware who polishes brass and then coats them?

I would like to drive the parts to be polished rather than mail them.

There is or was a place in southern PA where I took them about 7 years ago. Can't remember where.

Thank you!

I'm rebuilding my Ruckstell and the data plate was obliterated. I have the right replacement but can someone tell me what size the serial number is so I can get the correct punches?

If this is not allowed please let me know and how to rectify it. My name is Will Copeland, I don't come on the forum as much as I used to to. I was once a regular poster here and got most of what I know about Model T's right here. After what happened to Steve it got me thinking. My granddaughter is supposed to get my car in a couple of years but...

There have been several revivals of Glidden Tours over the years, and I thought “What if you could retrace the route of the Vanderbilt Cup in Long Island?”

Well, I got my new issue of the AACA magazine today about the Vanderbilt Cup.

Using my Google Earth app on the computer, I retraced the abandoned LIRR and pinpointed the highlighted points...

🛞🛞🛞🛞🛞 Excellent Progress Report On Steve Jelf!! 🛞🛞🛞🛞🛞
One of the women (Katie Hartup) who witnessed Steve's accident, and came to his aid immediately, comes to visit Steve every couple of days. What an angel. She had some positive things to say about today's visit with him!
He actually engaged in conversation with him. At one point she asked him...

The thread about 1911-12 fore doors has me wondering about the front fender eyelet irons. How long were they used?
My late 11 has them, dash tag # 81401.
I also have the remains of another car tag # 92844 which has the hole.
I'm aware of the irons that has the hole filled in, but have only seen 1 set.

Is anyone going? Is it worth attending for Model T stuff?

What's the recipe to get the steering column and wheel beneath the top and the windshield frame?
How many inches do you think the suspension is dropped?

I am having trouble setting up my brake band, after adjustment it keeps moving rearwards off the drum to the point it doesn't grip the drum and the pedal hits the floor. It worked fine until I removed the pedal to weld on an extension for the Rocky Mountain brakes that I'm fitting.
Any ideas what issues to look for? I'm thinking the steel band...

We are also starting our photo contest for our 2024 Calendar! Details below, we would love to have lots of submissions to choose from. If you have submitted before and haven't gotten in, its a good chance to try again. The biggest reason some photos are not chosen is because they are not the correct size. Remember when you email a photo, make sure...

Anyone have info on cleaning and resetting the 150 or 102?

I have seen this reproduction of the factory drawing of the early 2356 plug wrench. The dates are cut off. Does anyone know what the dates actually are? (Nov 30, ???? and Dec 12, ????)

Does anyone have an electrocic copy of the article that appeared in the vintage Ford Magazine written by Bruce McCalley whick showes photos of various Model T Ford coilboxes?
Alternatively does anyone know which issue of the Vintage Ford magazine this article appeared?
Ron Patterson

I have 1915 roadster I purchased a few years ago and it has a stewart speedometer magnetic type. Is there someone who can help me get a cable and related parts?

Thanks Manny Kourounis

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Zebra crossings have two sets of flashing amber beacons (known as ‘Belisha beacons’ after the Liberal politician Leslie Hore-Belisha, who introduced them to...

?Michaud? maybe...? Anyone still making those?

Can someone tell me where I can find The Lug bolt centerline diameter of the 5 lug bolts
in a 1926-27 Model T Wire wheel?
Thank you
Wrecks40

Took the B out for a short drive yesterday. Hopefully I’ll have it at Hershey for the Early Ford Registry meet and greet. Click on the link below for a short drive:

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Here’s a few pictures of a 1909 buffalo carb. It’s a pretty intricate carb and probably a good bit more expensive than the 5 ball Kingston. The Buffalo was used on a few early 1909 T’s.

I tried to get vendor spots to late. I have my PA tax certificate already but couldn't get spot. If you can not make it I would love to buy your spots and stickers. Need 2 or 3.

PM me or call/text 315-five2five-1646

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My wife would try to make a boot for the top on my 21 touring. Is there some sort of pattern out there? I'm not worried if it is accurate or not, my car is all T but not acurate, basically it is a 21 body on a 26/27 chassis thanks

Back in the 60’s I bought a pair of accessory lined brake shoes to replace the cast iron ford ones. I recently purchased a pair of brake shoes like the ones I bought in the 60’s. Where do I fine brake lining for them? They are 1” wide and held on with split rivets.
Thank you in advance for the information. Craig

Sunday’s Jelf update. 🛞🛞🛞🛞🛞🛞🛞 NICE UPDATE ON Steve Jelf 🛞🛞🛞🛞🛞🛞🛞
Spoke with a very upbeat nurse just now who's spent the day with our Dauntless One!
He's eating by mouth now! No, it's not kimchi and it's not raw veg, but the fact that he's able to swallow pureed food shows me that he's not presenting ataxia (a motor dysfunction in the brain that...

I've wanted to drive a Model T to the observatory on top of Mount Diablo in California for decades and I finally did it. I started in Lodi and headed west on Highway 4 to Brentwood where I picked up a friend who was too naive to say no to the invitation. Because of the storms earlier this year, the north route to the top is closed for repairs, so...

I took my Rocky Mountain brake bands to get relined and the older guy that I talked too suggested using a WOVEN lining instead of the smooth flexible lining.
What do you all think about the 2 different types of lining??

This came in with some KRW stuff. But don’t think it is anything to do with KRW. Looks like some kind of governor, inside are springs that push against the counter weights.
Any ideas?? Thanks Dan
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I am thinking about Lock N Stitch as a repair method on a cracked water jacket. This is for a Buick Model 14, not a Model T, so replacement or risking any futher damage in the repair method is not really an option. I am thinking that the planning is every bit as important as the actual drilling and tapping. The latter I am sure I can do. Having no...

I don’t have tictok but I could still watch it.
Think they had problem with alignment?

I have a fresh Extra Quality brand 30X 3 1/2 tube. It's very nice quality, and I used them ten years ago when I restored my 1925. It is made in USA. It has a Dill rubber valve stem. Why aren't they still available?

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Fixed the link. Chris

Does anyone have a photo or a pattern of a Gallivan head gasket? When I purchased The Flying Dutchman Gallivan powered 1915 model t roadster I got several new overhead gaskets but not sure if they are for the Gallivan.

A photo, or drawing would be very helpful. Also have a couple of questions regarding oil pressure and routing of oil lines....

A buddy and I went to a fly in and car show today. Only a 6 car show. Not much happening so we took a drive to a country icecream shop. 20230916_151428.jpg 20230916_151358.jpg 20230916_151330.jpg

Looking at what I presume is a Jackrabbit replacement, in time, the friction linings fail. According to hearsay, this clutch pack has probably over 20,000 miles. I wonder where the lost clutch facing went ?

This is being posted by a fellow down in Melbourne. Really good step by step on how he does it. If you are offended by Dodge Brothers content, don't view! LOL :lol: Hope it opens for anyone that is not a member of the AACA forum.

Mary just called and told me Russ went to the hospital on August 18th, with heart and lung issues or problems, but only on one side.

He is doing much better and scheduled to come back home on or about August 25th now.

Their son, Jim, has worked with him for quite some time and he has still been repairing carburetors, but if you have sent one for...

I got these in a box of model T parts.
At first I thought they were Wind Wings but they seem to have tinting between the layers of glass. So maybe sun visors. Heavy nickel plated. Approximately 6 by 16 inches. 20230916_103139_copy_480x1040.jpg

Has anyone heard anything about Tulare 2024?
Is it still planned? Are dates announced yet?
Or has the Tulare Pre-War Meet been permanently ended?
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Trying to make contact with Brian Leonard. Thanks, Mike

My T has an exhaust manifold that appears to be for an auxiliary heater:

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The shroud is missing and there are no holes in the floor to duct the heat if the shroud was there. My question is: are there any advantages or disadvantages of running this exhaust manifold? I know it seems to radiate heat rather well under the hood.

My brass horn mount decided to break on me and I'm looking for options. I've never soldered brass but I'm willing to give it a try. What you see here is what I'm left with. The stem snapped and the brass cap is missing. Do I need to de-solder the remainder of the stem? Lang's horn mount doesn't seem like it would fit this horn.

How would you go...

Quick question for a 1911 Model T left side steering arm. Should the part number be T270 or the T270 A, I have both want to make sure I put on the correct one. The car has wrong spindle on it, must have a problem long time ago. still looking for a spindle also.

A friend has a 1920 Roadster that he has spent the past year getting into good running condition. Back in May he took it on a tour that encountered heavy rain. From that point, the car just wasn't running right. He assumed the coil box got wet causing problems and dried it with a hair dryer. It ran better but still not great. We convened some of...

I found I had a flat on my pickup,wouldn't take air,so I finally got around to taking the wheel off and removing the tire.Only to find the tube came off but the valve stem stayed in the wheel.21 inch wire wheel
These tubes have been in the wheels and tires for a good while,8 years or so ,on my speedster project,bought new, back in 08 or so?...

Beware of a guy named William Morgan. He offered to sell a tool in reply to a post I made on the Model T Ford Facebook page. The photo he sent was pulled from this site by Dan Treese. Lucky for me I recognized the photo ! Sadly seems even our poor ole Model T’s aren’t safe nowadays!

Is anyone selling new Tack Rail Wood for a 1914 Runabout??

If not, does anyone have a set of patterns I can purchase for making one??

Hi all, my T consistently develops a puddle of oil (?) below the starter after taking it for even short drives (2+ miles). I'm thinking I need to change out the gaskets or, worst case replace the starter. What do you think?

This box probably hasn't seen the light of day for many years. Found in a wooden tool box in the attic of an old shed. What little I can find would indicate 1910-1912 era?? Feel free to chime in with any information. I will sell it as I have no need for it but would like for someone to get it that can use it for a restoration.
Thanks in advance....

A big thanks to Frank Brandi for rebuilding my ignition switch. A quick turn around time, and works perfect. My key was hanging up for a second when switching from Bat to Mag, and with a loud bang I blew out the back of the muffler. All is good now.

It was fun to drive the T to Dixie's Diner for this year's car show. We had great fun there last year.

We often go there for breakfast and have met several forum members there for lunch or dinner. They also cater a dinner for our swap meet. We had the only T there and there were few early or original cars there, so we stood out.
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Dose anyone know what the radius is for the top bows for a 1915 Touring.

Can someone tell me the taper on the end of an axle?

I drove my '27 T to the Dublin NH Antique Gas Engine Meet last week. There are two steep hills between Peterborough NH and Dublin. On the first one my 2nd gear started to slip. By the second one I had to go in 1st. I nursed the T home, mostly in 1st.
Question: Can the clutch pack be tightened without pulling the engine? I've had the engine out...

I have the LED conversion lamps (-purchased from Snyders) in my '14 Runabout that use the acetylene burner bases to mount them, and 12v battery power to illuminate. While I have owned them for maybe 3 years, they likely have only been illuminated for maybe 3-4 hours of total time. During OCF Gaslight parade this past weekend, one of them has...

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What do you guys use to face off the brass spindle bushings? I bought one from a guy who used it one time to do his car, he bought from one of the Vendors. It wont cut anything!! It doesn’t look damaged, just very dull. No sure it can be sharpened? I don’t really need one at the moment but will someday.

I've had a sticking needle valve in a Holley G. I've cleaned it with acetone and reinstalled it in the carb, but still wonder - what causes the stick and how can I prevent it from happening in the future?

Hi I lost both nuts on my Radiator support rod for cars with wood firewall. Someone know wich size nuts are? 2 different kind. Thank you for the help.

Traveling to Hershey via I-80 from West of the Mississippi? Plan a stop at Craig Beek's Museum while he still has cars left - sold 8 down to 17. Has all parts for a 1910 build body by Ray Wells., its for sale. It just 5 minutes off I-280. Let me know & set a date
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Looking to get a hold of Rob. Thanks Joe

In 2018 John Engler was t-boned just like Steve Jelf just was yesterday. We didn't expect him to live. I didn't get photos of the wreck but I did get to film John as he told his story, the story of the car, and the state it's in now. If anyone nearby or passing by me would like to tell their story or just show off their car let me know, I had fun...

Sorry to be an absolute leech, but it seemed like there was no better place to ask.

This lamp was picked up from Goodwill years ago and was catalogued as an oil Model T side lamp, but despite tons of searching I can't find any that quite look like it.

Most I see have the latch on the top center and presumably open by folding down, whereas this...

John Walter.., IP address comes back Nigeria! Trying to buy one of my cars, typical will pay more crap and check will be in the mail.

Hank

I am looking for information on this up draft carburetor that came on a model T speedster.
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My wife and I are celebrating 20 years of marriage this October. We will be arriving in Boston on Oct 17 headed to Kittery Main. From there on into the White Mountains and around Lincoln New Hampshire. From there who knows! I have been around, built and driven Model Ts since I was 8yrs old. I own Matts Machine Shop where we pour babbitt bearings...

I have several TT & T Ford scripted shackles that are likely not usable in their present state, expect maybe to conform to show rules. Vendors don't seem to have any TT's listed.
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A couple California guys joined some T friends from Germany and we are on an epic tour of Italy for two weeks. We started at lake Garda in northern Italy and toured to Genoa. Loaded the cars and took the ferry to Palermo on the island of Sicily. Today we drove nearly the length of Sicily. Will post pics as I can....

A few years ago I stumbled on a box of 3/4 x 12G slot head brass wood screws which are used on Model T steering wheels. Last week I was given a bag of mixed slot head screws, among which I found 13 steel screws of the same size, which suits the later steel spider wheels. Are these something that are available still in the USA? I have np use for...

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Anyone know the dimensions and location of the bumpers used on brass windshields? I know they are attached somewhere to the lower frame to keep the upper frame from banging together when lowered. I assume they are made of rubber and are screwed into the frame but that's just a guess. If anyone has a photo I'd appreciate it.

I'm looking to reproduce a windshield sticker for my 1912 Model T like this one. I made it up on a program. I'm trying to get the dimensions correct and would like to compare it to one someone else may have. Evidently there were different ones. There was also someone who reproduced these back in the 70's? perhaps someone has a reproduction on...

🛞🛞🛞🛞🛞🛞🛞🛞 UPDATE ON Steve Jelf 🛞🛞🛞🛞🛞🛞🛞🛞
Look, I'm no 'Karen', I assure you. But the two times yesterday that I spoke with nurses since he was moved out of the ICU have left me lacking. One even told me that she cannot lawfully tell me anything, even though I'm authorised by Steve to get info. So I spoke with the nursing administrator, which really...

A friend thought I might need these, I Don't but you might.
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Anyone have photos of it this year for those of us that could no be there?

Its been a very long road but a final BIG push this week and 3 helpers made it all come together. Building the base of the regulator can and all that entailed was quite challenging. So many obstacles had to be overcome I lost count.

The first batch of 50 units goes to the Post Office TOMORROW. What a milestone! Additional batches will come...