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Slightly off topic.

Years ago, there was a box of numbered steel plates with two holes that were scrapped. I grabbed a few and eventually used one as a tie plate on my wooden tack strips behind the seat.

I wonder if someday some future person on this forum will ask about the numbers stamped on that plate.

Thank you Kim. A lot of Ford history standing for that photo.
Merry Christmas.

I thought mine came UPS or DHL.

Greg... The rubber that's on the truck is original from the factory? Through the years, age, sunlight, drastic temperatures, and plain old atmosphere will tend to shrink rubber. Compared to what the vendor has, the new rubber is only 1/8 of an inch short on each side.... And after all these years, I'm sure the wood dimensions of the frame have...

I probably should get back at my front drive starter project for my 13. I am using a Subaru starter because it turns the correct direction (the gear is at the front). A one wire alternator to keep the wires simple and a cog belt drive connection from the alternator to the crank.
I better get it finished soon!!

I had to get the dictionary out Doc !!!

Good idea on the skewers !

The first photo also shows a cap running from the bottom of the windshield across the top of the body all the way across the top of the rear door. You can also see the brass screws that hold it on.

I suspect that’s accidental left to right side crossthreading damage. I’m willing to bet the broken piece ended up being swept up in the garage and never made it as far as the hub.

There should be no change in fuel mileage because whenever the float bowl is full the mixture will be the same as it is controlled by the mixture needle. Only time it might change is when the float level drops because it is not being replenished by the small valve. At that time the mixture will be lean or the engine will stop. Anyway, the fuel...

WEll I have been successful in screwing up the photos but you get the idea?

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Small change....it was brought to my attention that 4550 was built between the years of 1911-1912.
This was probably the 1911 version, the 1912 version would then be the 3 screw cover.

And yes Eric….used a 2 arm puller and impact wrench

Thanks for the feedback.

John, you teach me Swiss automotive history. I had never heard of a Zedel before. I'm fascinated, there were around a hundred car manufacturers in little Switzerland and I found a register. The Zedel is also in it.

Even if they aren't Model T's, maybe someone will be interested. I just find the pictures interesting. Here...

Dale M, Looking at the photo, the car is parked roughly parallel to the building's wall, and about fifteen to twenty feet out away from the building. The windshield is roughly perpendicular to the building in the level plane, however leaning back in the third dimension. Given the approximate distances and angles, the sign reflected in the...

And there isn't any rust on it.

The project continues. While many of you would be well founded if you thought the project had been abandoned. It has not. Currently it is coming back the other way. Don Booth has completed the woodwork on the body and Mark Eyre painted the frame this week. The car is coming along nicely. IMG_1569.jpg 20230904_112913.jpg

Thanks, John. I did buy the top from them back in the springtime and didn’t mention it at that time. The old top was severely shrunken and getting very hard to use. I’m hoping that the visible curve in the bottom edge in that picture is due to it having shrunk and wasn’t made that way years ago.

Hope they go to good homes.

A re-build back in the 60's could be possible of genuine Ford parts, using a little oil was normal as Ford never fitted oil rings, some after market suppliers did make an oil ring for the under wrist pin ring groove on cast pistons but they can wear faster as the bottom of the piston cops the full thrust.

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Wonderful news! I saw where Steve posted on Facebook the other day. Great to have him back.

I wish the picture was a little clearer so we could see the show names or actors to see what was showing! If it was a silent movie there probably was someone playing a piano or? I did a quick search of Helena and as of 2021 the population was around 33.000. It must have been smaller in the teens. It’s the capitol so I guess that’s the reason for...

 
 
Good to see you up and running again.

We drive on lots of covered bridges on the Covered Bridge Tour in Rockville, IN every year. The Tour is at the end of September, just before Hershey. In some places we Ford the river. We visit lots of interesting places like the Wallce, IN Model T Garage, several Amish businesses and more. This is not a tour for restored cars as we drive on lots...

There’s 3/16” difference in height but the choke shafts are in the exact same location.

Fish eyes come from any oily impurities, especially the presence of silicone. It is always better to shake the paint each time and not rely on stirring only, to ensure mixing of the heavy pigments for assured color match. Enamels are prone to skinning over. I learned in my apprenticeship that after application, enamels dry from the bottom up and...

Great news! Thanks for the update John!

I just sent my check in for Chickasha 24 in March. Susie Ersland stated they are consolidating the swap areas to condense the vendors into a tighter group. I have always been in the Chickasha North building, but now I will be in the WEST side of the North Building, as the EAST side of the North building will NOT be used for the Chickasha 24 Swap...

That’s the way it goes on finding parts.
When you’re really looking for a part and after several meets and whatever you have no luck in finding anything. Then when you least expect it shows up.

Jeff did not tell me and I have not seen an update, but I ran C C Cleaner and got rid of a lot of stuff.

Part of the problem was two Microsoft updates that were taking a long time to receive, install and they involved some patience, more than I had!.

The other part of the problem was I did not know that USA corporations also often use a Server...

I need someone who has a test engine that can dynamically run my Holly G carb to determine what is wrong with it.

I also agree that Corey does good work. He rebuilt the Holley G on our 15 runabout, and the Holley H1 on our 11 touring. However, he test runs the carbs on his car after he's done with them. I don't know if that meets your...

Thanks the same diagram I used for the top bows on my '17 Touring. So far, so good.

My apology. I was thrown off by some of the parts catalogs that suggests there was a difference.

While I have very little medical experience, I have seen results from some of our other Model T friends that had Covid-19 and no accident.

The trauma relating to Steves head wound may have been severe enough that he cannot even recognize a Model T.

Several of my older Model T friends had to learn to walk again, and everything else, after the...

Interesting
to see someone wearing sunglasses in an old photo.

For those interested, cardboard Red/Blue 3D glasses are about 99¢ online plus 1st class postage.

Here's another with the Model T coming out of the screen at you.
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You could also do a little work to the saddle and add thrust to the block.

Some tools were specified with finish.

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And the 1917 Band nut and Pack nut wrench. Note finish remark, the spec. also called for Cyanide Hardening. So a finish remained after that process, likely a black one, as carbon is absorbed during the hardening.

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Here is something else to check, Martin. I had similar symptoms when going into high on my first drives. I had a badly worn front drive shaft bushing. The noise was from the driveshaft bouncing inside the bushing. I replaced the bushing and that fixed it. It's easy to check the bushing's condition. Remove the plug from the torque tube where the...

I read it on the internet, it must be true .

Not completely off-topic as it does relate to our Model T brethren (and thank God, not political). Richard, I hope you improve each day and get back into the swing of things. It seems there is a wave of this crud making its rounds, lots of people have it where I work.

Freshly rebuilt engines need some time to wear in. .... at least 1000 miles ....Why don't you change your oil, re-torque the head, check for tightness on the manifold bolts and carburetor bolts. Since you're still experimenting, why don't you clean up those plugs and regap them to 25 thousands..... And use the Ford hot air pipe on the carburetor....

One very like those recently sold on an on-line auction.

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Way cool!!

I saw this on the America LeFrance factory photos site on Facebook.
This was among several colorized factory photos and was surprised to see the T’s. Did they build T ‘s for their uses too? I thought the coloring was really good. Expand the photo and the detail is really clear.
Check out what looks to be the beginning of a chiefs car in the...

Steve,
Models B, six cylinder N (1906 prototype) and 3 Model K pass in review.
All the best as you work at recovery,
Rob and the early Ford folks

Link:

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I would think it unlikely that Cuba would be a place where Model T's were not only in great numbers in 1920 -27 as virtually every other city and country worldwide show figures where Fords after the war outnumbered other makes and often all other makes combined.
By 1930 the T had passed its time and city photo's of that period show only the...

I think that is really neat looking but i can't even get decent white wall tire cleaner anymore,i can't imagine how hard it would be to keep that thing clean.

Thanks Bob,

Merry Christmas to you too...

Thanks Ken, i knew one of you would chime in ;)

Rob, you had me laughing when I read you and Julie were in the books with big pictures section. :lol: It's time to go back to B&N.
I think I'd like that section. :)
I like the K also. It might buck ya once in awhile but it won't argue and say you're wrong. ;)
Mack, that was classic! :lol: ....well, just a few minutes ago....

Yea, it wasn't...

Robert:

Thanks for all you are doing for Steve!

Steve:
We hope you can enjoy all the postings about you. You seem to have a wide range of fiends all over the world!

We all look forward to a day when you will be posting your Words of Wisdom again.

Andy and Arnie

P.S. Andy lives in the Chicagoland area and makes pens from unusable old Model T...

Steve spoke highly of his family, cousins, and family reunions! Nice to see some stepping up in his time of need.

And, Steve, I just read a quick post from you on another thread! It was wonderful to see it.

Keep getting better!

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Thanks Dan, I do have a bendix assembly on the shaft which supports the nose. This would be the same configuration used in the car minus the gear, which one could say it adds support since it’s against the ring gear. If I moved it I would have to find another way to secure the foot long rod for the torque test.

I can ways measure the shaft before...

Instructions were great, set up as described and added the ground wire as instructed. It did start, but I am having a rpm surging at idle. I am running a Winfield sr downdraft. Any thoughts on the source of this? Intake gasket and carb gasket have been replaced…

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Welcome to Idaho, Steve. I wish it was closer.
Best Wishes
Rich Eagle

A number of years ago, we had a nice one in San Diego. I would have liked it, but the seller didn't even tell any of us it was for sale. It went to Australia!
Norm

The shock uses heavy cast formed brackets on the top and rear end. You can adjust the tension to get desired spring action. I’ve seen a brass case one before. Since I like weird accessories, I’d run it myself just to confuse and baffle other T owners. I’d reduce the spring tension if any concerns about design.

Perhaps one point missed is the consideration of just how much of a garage was needed to keep a Model T going. While pictures such as this one bring up huge quaffs of nostalgia, I can't say that it would be fun to work in such cramped quarters, much prefer the open space of modern clear-span buildings.

Trent, You lucky dog!!!! :)

Keith

Valve timing as done in the old days was done to check the position of the piston when the valve opens. The idea was to have them the same so the engine would run smoothly. In those days the valve stems were ground for the clearance and with a worn camshaft the position of the valve opening could vary with wear. The new cams are ground precisely...

None of my 1920's T's have flip top oilers in the springs, just oil the hole, if you check parts books there are 4 flip top oilers listed for the shackles and are required for the perches.

Talked to him on the phone very nice guy and very excited about his model t.

Thanks Dan and Jerry. Well, the good news is that I didn't pay much for the car and I've so far it has been one of the most fun vehicles I've ever owned. The bad news, for me, is that most of the advice I've received on this forum has turned out to be absolutely spot-on, so I will, from hereon in, drive with the expectation that the engine is...

I have the bows all re-wooded now. Copied the existing pieces. Thanks

I agree with Jim. Crimson fire. Not too dark or too light and pulls out the grain of the wood so you can see it.

To all who commented, or just read my post: I think I've found the problem. I just found a shot of the window regulator when I took it out of the car to repair. I now looked at the current position of the spring. It appears that I have placed the spring 180 degrees away from the correct position on the slot. So I will take the spring off and...

Henry's Coupelet was on display on the turntable in the garage at Fairlane when I visited many years ago. It looks like the car pictured above? I now wonder if the car was on loan to Fairlane or it was sold at some point. That would be so cool to own and drive a T that Henry drove. If it is now privately owned I would love to hear more from the...

It must be very hard for a man as independent as Steve to be in this situation, hope he and his family can work out a way for him to live the rest of his life as free and comfortable as possible given his health.
He has plenty of friends and family who are rooting for him and i'm sure he's in the best company to make it work for him one way or the...

They went AWOL when Fun Projects sold out !

Mark started this post. ;) He is asking if anyone has run one of them.

Mark,
I found that Royce Petterson posted his reflections of this experience Master Carb along with a lot of other interesting history:

Matt

Kevin, texted you.

There are trickle chargers for AGM batteries that put out one amp or 2 amp for the 6 volt red top.

Don..... You stated the generator was rebuilt a few years ago... Was it for a former owner of the vehicle or was it for you ? ..... The time frame with your problem seems to be very long before looking for a solution.... I had a problem with the fun projects voltage regulator, going to a few shows two counties over returning home. I needed to run...

Good call Wayne. These are '16s.
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One of my dad’s cars came to him with a Wilmo one-piece manifold on it. It makes installing the manifolds very easy and the car has always run great with the one-piece manifold. With that said, I believe both the intake and exhaust ports on the Wilmo manifold are noticeably smaller than the factory Ford manifolds.

Hopefully they were making a movie or something...

Thank everyone for the help,
I was able to get the wheels today.
The set morphed from a set of 4 into 9 wheels.

The green Model T is in the Seal Cove Museum in Maine. It is definitely a 2 lever car and has serial number 326. The first time I was there, I showed the curator where the serial number is located on the early Ts.