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Announcement - All Support questions have been moved here

Last post by AdminJeff « Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

by AdminJeff » Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

In the ongoing quest of reducing forum clutter and keeping the topics relevant to the Model T in the Model T forum, this is the new place to ask for all help on the Forums.

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Starting local club chapter?

Last post by Gracie'sDad « Sat Nov 04, 2023 7:16 pm
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by travis_towle » Thu Nov 02, 2023 9:50 pm

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One of the things I hear almost 100% of the time here is to contact my local club… there isn’t one. I am located in Topeka, Kansas. Is there a way to search people on the club site located in and around Topeka to see if there is any interest in forming a club chapter? I got to thinking heck I own almost every model t tool, book, and video I could...

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Hey Travis,
I am a member of the KC Chuggers located in the Kansas City area. I realize we're not local to Topeka but we do have members who reside near Topeka and have involved themselves in some of our activities. Our monthly meetings are held in Independence, Mo and of course would be inconvenient for you to attend but we do have other events...

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Sat Nov 04, 2023 7:16 pm
Transmission Band Replacing

Last post by speedytinc « Sat Nov 04, 2023 5:30 pm
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by GEmering » Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:08 pm

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After taking an inordinate amount of time to overcome my fear of all things mechanical, and with the help of a good friend, I was able to rebuild the rear and driveshaft on my '24 Ford.
Now, feeling invincible and with a great deal of false confidence, I am ready to tackle the changing of the transmission bands.
I have the Ford Service Manual and...

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Good thing you caught it.
A fellow club member did a clean up on an engine & swap. He left one rag in after putting bands back in.
First 50 miles he knocked out a rod. Yep, that wayward rag landed in his internal funnel plugging it quite efficiently.
& No accessory external oil line.

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Sat Nov 04, 2023 5:30 pm
Hard to start in hot and humid weather

Last post by WayneJ « Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:31 pm
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by WayneJ » Sat Aug 12, 2023 12:37 pm

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My 1915, non starter car, starts ok when the weather isn't humid, but becomes hard to start in hot and humid weather. Any ideas?
Thanks,

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The carburetor float was too high, I corrected it, and the car is starting easier.

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Last post by WayneJ
Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:31 pm
Whippet radiator shells

Last post by Linus Tremaine « Sat Nov 04, 2023 2:05 pm
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by Martin » Tue Oct 31, 2023 3:00 pm

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What makes Whippet radiator shells so popular for Model T's? Do people use the Whippet radiator also, or just the shell? Is it just that the Whippet shell just happens to fit a T radiator very well?

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Theres a stack of whippet parts cars for sale in eugene oregon. They are buried in brush and are in very rough shape but theres at least one good radiator (thats the only one i could see)

The cars have to be purchased whole, the situation is dire and they face scrapping. Youll have to extract them, wheels probably dont turn, wood rotten.

send...

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Sat Nov 04, 2023 2:05 pm
Model T ignition coil videos

Last post by Gen3AntiqueAuto « Sat Nov 04, 2023 1:15 pm
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by Gen3AntiqueAuto » Fri Nov 03, 2023 12:56 pm

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Doing a deep dive into the Model T Ford Ignition coil. This is Episode #1 - #2 comes out tomorrow. Hope you like it!

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Part two!

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Sat Nov 04, 2023 1:15 pm
Leaf Peeping.

Last post by Original Smith « Sat Nov 04, 2023 10:36 am
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by Gen3AntiqueAuto » Mon Oct 30, 2023 12:19 pm

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My Grandfather used to host the fall foyliage tour every year in the local T club. He always found someplace incredible for a mid-tour pitstop, places normies never get to see. My Grandmother would stay home and set up tables of food, donuts, pizza muffins , coffee, etc. This was before cell phones so on the last 15-20 min of the ride someone...

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Nice roads, and scenery. We don't have that in L.A., but we don't have snow either! Thanks for posting!

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Sat Nov 04, 2023 10:36 am
Steve Jelf 11/2

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Sat Nov 04, 2023 12:27 am
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by DHort » Thu Nov 02, 2023 11:33 pm

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Steve has been moved back to ICU due to breathing issues. He is not on a ventilator.
He is not communicating and mostly asleep. It looks like he will be transferred to a
sub acute nursing home for 24 hour care when he becomes more stable. Things continue
to change daily, so we will see what happens.

Thank you to Penny Parker for this update....

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My thanks to you anyway!

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Sat Nov 04, 2023 12:27 am
Model T's on film

Last post by david_dewey « Sat Nov 04, 2023 12:11 am
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by jeffstag » Thu Nov 02, 2023 10:17 am

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So this latest movie has me thinking, what are people favorite Model T Ford scenes in movies (or TV shows)?

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Charge of the Model Ts (I think that's the title)

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Sat Nov 04, 2023 12:11 am
Gotta see BIG movie coming out this October - lots of Model T's

Last post by david_dewey « Sat Nov 04, 2023 12:08 am
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by mgarrett » Wed Jul 05, 2023 9:20 pm

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Hey guys, wanted to be sure everyone knows about this BIG movie coming out this October. I had the privilege to be an extra/car driver on the movie project and there are lots of Model T's, Dodge Bros., Chevrolets, Moons, Hupmobiles, Buicks, etc used in the making of this film. The title is Killers of the Flower Moon , it stars Leo DiCaprio, Robert...

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Right after my kidney stone surgery I had to use those all the time, and yes, I did think about wearing them for the film, but wasn't certain how dependable they would be.
David

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Sat Nov 04, 2023 12:08 am
Balancing an engine

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Fri Nov 03, 2023 9:29 pm
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by Rich P. Bingham » Mon Sep 04, 2023 4:32 pm

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Refurbishing the engine for my '13. By matching heavier pistons with lighter connecting rods, weights vary 9/10 of an ounce, 1/2 oz., and 3/10 oz. over the lightest pairing. I suppose it's possible to have them weigh up equal, how necessary is that ? What do experienced T engine rebuilders consider to be an acceptable difference ? Running cast...

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It takes power to shake, and the power has to come from the engine. Shaking adds needless bearing loads and friction. Shaking also works to loosen up the entire car and promotes sheet metal cracking, loose bolts, loose wood joints, door hinge wear, etc. Balancing an engine reduces all these negative effects. Adding a counterbalanced crankshaft and...

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Fri Nov 03, 2023 9:29 pm
Model T repairs-Old photo

Last post by John kuehn « Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:11 pm
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by Herb Iffrig » Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:12 am

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model t repair.JPG

A neat perspective of the era.

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Yep! If you could get a coil to “buzz purty good” you were good to go!

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Last post by John kuehn
Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:11 pm
!920 TT

Last post by Perry Goble « Fri Nov 03, 2023 5:06 pm

by Perry Goble » Fri Nov 03, 2023 5:06 pm

I am starting to build a 1919 / 1920 TT Bus project . My adult son and I were driving down a country road when T dar alerted me to a old garage with a faded sign that said so and so mechanic . I saw what was left of a 20's T and a TT next to the garage . we stopped and talk to the old man That owned the garage . He had a 24 two door T he drove...

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Fri Nov 03, 2023 5:06 pm
Steve Jelf 11/1

Last post by KirkieP « Thu Nov 02, 2023 11:03 pm
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by DHort » Thu Nov 02, 2023 1:54 am

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So yesterday the hospital called, and Steve is probably going to get a permanent feeding tube. He has become more agitated and is sleeping most of the time. It appears he may not be able to go back to the rehab center. Hopefully there will be more information tomorrow.

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Praying for you Steve

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Last post by KirkieP
Thu Nov 02, 2023 11:03 pm
Polarize a generator

Last post by slang250 « Thu Nov 02, 2023 10:20 pm
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by DaveD » Wed Nov 01, 2023 2:41 pm

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What is the fix for a generator that needs to be polarized every time the car is run? Output is adjusted correctly everything is fine once it get polarized. Thanks!

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Hello Travis,

I just sent you an email.

We wont leave you with a bad produce if we shipped it to you that way.

Thank You Steve

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Last post by slang250
Thu Nov 02, 2023 10:20 pm
Radiator Supplier Question

Last post by Boaski « Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:38 pm
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by Boaski » Sat Sep 23, 2023 9:52 am

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I need to get a new radiator for my 1919 Touring. I see a bit of a price difference between the different suppliers, with Eckler's being about $200.00 lower. Has anybody found a noticeable difference in quality of the radiator between vendors?

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Update

My order was acknowledged by Brassworks on 9/30 & my radiator arrived on 10/30. That was much quicker than I expected.

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Last post by Boaski
Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:38 pm
Fitting a Model A camshaft to a Model T

Last post by Les Schubert « Thu Nov 02, 2023 2:44 pm
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by Rajo T Speedster » Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:01 am

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Hi
I've seem lots of references of fitting a Model A camshaft to a Model T for improved performance.

Could someone explain how this is achieved. The cam bearing sizes between the two are noticeably different.

John from Perth WA

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I wonder if that I ran a significantly reground profile (.325 lift) managed this

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Last post by Les Schubert
Thu Nov 02, 2023 2:44 pm
TT Progress

Last post by Jeepbone1 « Thu Nov 02, 2023 2:04 pm
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by Jeepbone1 » Wed Oct 30, 2019 9:02 am

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I have seen very little to no complete information/ instructions or pictures for that matter posted about installing the top wood and top for a 25-27 CLosed Cab TT Truck. So here we go. I’ve been working on mine for the last few weeks but made some major head way last night with the top cover. No the base material isn’t the stock muslin material...

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Your TT is looking great and thanks for the nice detailed photos you provided!
I was looking at your engine photos and I missed seeing the internal oil line that runs from the front to the back of the engine. I’m sure it’s in there but sometimes it gets overlooked and forgotten about. I’ve been there and done that and noticed my wasn’t installed...

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Thu Nov 02, 2023 2:04 pm
Halloween 2023 pics

Last post by mbowen « Thu Nov 02, 2023 12:42 am
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by Arbs » Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:25 am

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I can't believe how this year is flying but it's once again the season for spooky and fun Model T pics. I'll kick it off with the original owner riding along with me to a car show today. It's a classic for this time of year and it brings in the giggles and selfies.

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We got a bit if a dusting here in SE Michigan too.

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Last post by mbowen
Thu Nov 02, 2023 12:42 am
Holley G Changeover Question

Last post by namdc3 « Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:00 pm
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by namdc3 » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:30 am

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Ford made 1914 model year cars until roughly April 1915. All the literature I’ve read just says that the Pat Pending top plate is 1914 and the Pat’d 1914 top plate is 1915. Would a late 1914 year model car have the patent dated carb with a black bowl? Does anyone know when the top plate and bowl switch actually occurred? Also, was the switch from...

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Thanks for the info. I think the 1915 model year began well before the 1914 model year ended for some body styles and assembly locations, so there were probably “1914” cars with “1915”carburetors. Those are interesting little design details on the running G changes.

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Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:00 pm
Engine weight

Last post by TRDxB2 « Wed Nov 01, 2023 8:48 pm
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by Campbell Tellman » Wed Nov 01, 2023 3:44 pm

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I have a 1916 Touring with a 21-22 motor with generator and starter. What does the trans/engine weigh? What would you recommend to carry engine after removal from chassis?
Thanks,
Campbell Tellman II
Beaufort, NC

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A couple of old links stated actuals
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550 lbs on a skid
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410lbs engine & transmission + generator 23bs

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Wed Nov 01, 2023 8:48 pm
What oil do I use?

Last post by Oldav8tor « Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:30 pm
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by Craig E. Luton » Mon Oct 30, 2023 1:40 pm

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The last time I had this problem was back in the early 1960's. At the time the oil of choice was 30 wt. non detergent. with the variety of oil on the market now, what is the oil of choice? Should I use synthetic, detergent or non detergent and what wt. should I use? It used to be 30 wt. but what is recommended now? By the way, the engine is...

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I skimmed the prior responses so forgive me if I restate something already mentioned.

I use Shell Rotella 15W40 non-synthetic, detergent oil. In a new engine detergent oil is fine and will help to keep it clean. If an engine is worn and has never had detergent oil then you should probably stick with non-detergent. The Rotella bottle will say for...

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Last post by Oldav8tor
Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:30 pm
Double Hassler Shocks

Last post by Afrazer « Wed Nov 01, 2023 4:51 pm
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by GOLDBARBILL » Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:59 pm

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When installing double soring hassler shocks, is it necessary to have/use two spring compressors? Bill Coupeville, WA

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Most definitely yes. Just took a set off had to move one side down a little then the other spring and so on till I could take the brackets off the springs

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Last post by Afrazer
Wed Nov 01, 2023 4:51 pm
Cleaning NH Carburetor

Last post by Mark Nunn « Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:20 pm
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by ABoer » Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:42 am

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What is the best way to clean the inside canals of a NH Carburetor .
Thanks for your answer .
Toon

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You can plug the passages back up with soft brass like brazing rod.

Andy

I did not have brazing rod but my hardware store had brass screws. I cut pieces from the screw shank.

NH plug small.gif

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Last post by Mark Nunn
Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:20 pm
Motometer

Last post by 1925 Touring « Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:11 pm
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by 1925 Touring » Mon Oct 30, 2023 1:39 pm

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So i bought a new motometer for a discount knowing one of the face plate/rings didn't fit quite right. You couldn't get the 4th screw in. Well I got the screw in and thought all was well and good. Well, i got it out and found one of the face glass pieces broken. Now, I had to put some pressure on the screws to get them in. So it must have snapped...

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Thank you very much!
I was looking at the Moto meter on our 1925 touring and the the face rims looked a little different than the one on my brass reproduction motometer.
I appreciate the information, and the tips with the pictures!

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Last post by 1925 Touring
Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:11 pm
Fordite steering wheel finish?

Last post by John kuehn « Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:08 pm
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by Steve1920 » Sun Oct 29, 2023 10:17 pm

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Greetings,

I'm in the process of sprucing up my steering wheel. The spider has been cleaned up and painted and now it's time for the wheel itself. It did not have the smoothest finish to start with, so I cleaned it up and finished smoothing it with fine Scotchbrite. It looks great, has a dull gray finish to it, and I'm not opposed to leaving it...

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A question would be if the original fordite wheels over time began to sort of deteriorate or if it was always a concern when they were new in the teens and twenties.
Maybe Ford had a steering wheel cleaner sold at the dealers? It would seem that Ford wouldn’t want new owners to have dirty hands after a while. And especially women drivers wearing...

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Last post by John kuehn
Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:08 pm
Leading in body panels?

Last post by CamMan « Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:47 pm
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by John kuehn » Mon Oct 30, 2023 7:33 pm

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I don’t think this a Ford factory but maybe a Dodge or Chev factory?
It sure looks like the body men are leading in and shaping the bodies.

I don’t think Ford did body leading in this era did he?

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There was a lot of lead used in Mercury and other speedster bodies as visible in this photo. Mercury_rusty1.jpg

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Last post by CamMan
Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:47 pm
Patent plate question

Last post by Original Smith « Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:23 pm
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by Rich P. Bingham » Thu Oct 26, 2023 5:21 pm

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Did the earlier brass patent plates have a black background for the embossed characters the way later aluminum plates were ? IMG_4675.jpeg

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They had a black background.

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Last post by Original Smith
Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:23 pm
Pesky oil leaks

Last post by TheSaintDiscJockey « Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:39 am
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by TheSaintDiscJockey » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:02 am

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I'm addressing several pesky oil leaks. One in particular is on the right, near rear side of the hogs head. Short of pulling it and replacing with a new gasket, what should I use in terms of a sealant? Many thanks for any reply.

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Wow! Many thanks!

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Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:39 am
Engine stuck already?

Last post by Steve1920 « Tue Oct 31, 2023 10:24 pm
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by Steve1920 » Mon Oct 30, 2023 12:33 am

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Hello all,

Any of you ever experience anything like this?

Two or three summers ago, I was asked by the owner if I could get his '13 Touring running. It was restored years ago, very nicely, with an engine/transmission rebuild, used very little after that and had been stored for a number of years up until I was involved. After the usual...

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Wow. A lot of replies to try and reply to!

The bendix is not the issue because it's original- no electric start. The spring perches have nothing to do with the engine problem. I mentioned them because the reversal of the fronts prevented me from attempting to drive the car in high, so I have no idea if the clutch is working as it should while...

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Last post by Steve1920
Tue Oct 31, 2023 10:24 pm
Wood parts conundrum

Last post by NY John T « Tue Oct 31, 2023 10:05 pm
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by NY John T » Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:20 pm

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Hi All,
I bought my first model T a few years ago and a box came with the car that was mailed from JC Whitney in the 90's. The car has a 26-27 body on it (not original), but the frame engine and tranny, I believe, are from a 22 or 24. Can anyone offer thoughts on what the wood pieces are for? A few are marked RF, RR, LF, LR; and are bent to fit...

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Hi Mark and John,
The car is a touring. Thanks,
It looks like the Fordwood.com site is the place to look. It is the first place that I've seen detailed imagery of the actual wood pieces.
Thanks so much,
John

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Tue Oct 31, 2023 10:05 pm
Scam Alert

Last post by Humblej « Tue Oct 31, 2023 7:36 pm
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by Nick » Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:52 pm

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If you have a large item for sale and you get an email Gerg.willsoo@gmail.com from John Walter it is a scam. The check he sent me was for $6300.17 for a $4800.00 head. The check was signed by Oprah Winfrey.
Don’t understand some people.
Nick Nicholas

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James,
Those photos I gotta see!

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Last post by Humblej
Tue Oct 31, 2023 7:36 pm
New T drivers having fun

Last post by Michael Peternell « Tue Oct 31, 2023 7:36 pm
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by Moxie26 » Sun Oct 29, 2023 11:13 am

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........ Young fun ! Roads in the woods 🤢

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Is this the future of our great hobby and of the preservation of the history of the model t.

Art Mirtes.

Yes it is. At that age in my life I did things that I look back at that were completely asinine! Those kids are hooked now!

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Last post by Michael Peternell
Tue Oct 31, 2023 7:36 pm
How to avoid a broken transmission drum

Last post by RajoRacer « Tue Oct 31, 2023 4:16 pm
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by Gen3AntiqueAuto » Sun Oct 29, 2023 1:14 pm

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I just made a much better than the last one hogshead video. Hopefully I got it right and this will help someone.

98% of my audience is not subscribed (it's free and would help us IMMENSELY).
My end goal on this video journey is two-fold.
1. Pass on the knowledge so it's not lost (like the art of babbitting that is teetering on the edge of...

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How's about you find another place to pimp yourself Tim ?????????????

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Last post by RajoRacer
Tue Oct 31, 2023 4:16 pm
My 1912 "Grand Champion"

Last post by su8pack1 « Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:38 pm
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by rnwilliams » Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:51 pm

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My 1912 Delivery won Grand Champion at a local car show yesterday. I was so proud.
Biscuit Grand Champion.jpg

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Congrats, looks great.

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Last post by su8pack1
Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:38 pm
Steve Jelf 10/30/2023 Update

Last post by GGZ « Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:34 pm
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by CudaMan » Mon Oct 30, 2023 7:17 pm

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The latest from Steve's Facebook page:

I spoke with Steve's nurse yesterday. He has been stepped down in Northwestern Hospital neuro. He is not talking much but is less aggravated. He is breathing on his own ok. There is still a feeding tube. Somewhere in rehab or the hospital he picked up covid. This may contribute to some of his breathing...

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Chicago is the BEST for Neuro. ( I know!!)
He is in good care.

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Last post by GGZ
Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:34 pm
Oil lamp tops

Last post by George Mills « Tue Oct 31, 2023 10:22 am
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by Belliott3 » Mon Oct 30, 2023 7:33 am

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Did Ford ever use unmarked brass tops during the 1915 production era? Would these tops have been replacements?

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To further support Waynes experiences...

My own experience in starting with 'piles' and ending up with whole lamps and matching sets is...Chimneys are different, even when they look the same , they seat in the body differently...or is it body that differs? The cap thread stud is another...you can casually get some cap to fully bottom out before...

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Last post by George Mills
Tue Oct 31, 2023 10:22 am
Another photo- Mifflin County Pennsylvania.

Last post by Been Here Before « Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:44 am

by Been Here Before » Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:44 am

Garage: Stine Bros., McVeytown
Source: Mifflin County Historical Society Library Archives

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Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:44 am
Gotta be something simple - what are we missing?

Last post by Duey_C « Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:51 pm
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by mgarrett » Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:00 am

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Helping a buddy switch out a failed Pertronix in a Bosch distributor and change back to points. Seemed easy enough, we thought. Car was running normally, but the owner left the key on and apparently burned something up in the electrical system. Car is 12 volt. We installed the points and condenser and checked all connections - seemed to be good....

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Excellent report Mike! Glad it's running again! :)
Your thread also produced good info about dizzys and Pert-fired dizzys!
Harvey beat me to it about modern condensers and I have a Pert II in a machine so interesting tidbits. Thank you.

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Last post by Duey_C
Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:51 pm
A riveting question..

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Mon Oct 30, 2023 8:54 pm
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by Carl » Mon Oct 30, 2023 2:04 pm

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I’m working on a `26 touring ..
It came with a nice set of top bows,,wood kit for bows,,and the rivets …..
I got it all fit and ready to drill and install rivets..I have the backup tool but wonder what the driving tool looks like to round it over …
They have a hole down the center …..
Should I heat before I set them ….
Thanks for ANY help you can...

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I have the RIVITS ….They are hollow…That reference to the older post was helpful…
Thanks Guys ,,I’ll post my results when I get them done ….

I realize that you have the rivets. The links I posted were for driving tools that you asked about to round over the rivets. I included links for both solid and hollow rivet drivers.

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Mon Oct 30, 2023 8:54 pm
World Series time.

Last post by Norman Kling « Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:26 pm
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by Dollisdad » Mon Oct 30, 2023 3:55 pm

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I wonder if that first picture is from Plainview Minnesota? My father in law was born there.
Norm

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Last post by Norman Kling
Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:26 pm
Weaver press

Last post by John kuehn « Mon Oct 30, 2023 2:34 pm
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by Herb Iffrig » Sun Oct 29, 2023 9:42 pm

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What would this be used for? weaver 1.JPG weaver 2.JPG

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It would be nice if all or most of the parts were with it. They may be with it but not shown in the photo. It may be a little different model of their press. It’s got a little different feet than the catalog photo.
It’s still a very good usable press that’s for sure!

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Last post by John kuehn
Mon Oct 30, 2023 2:34 pm
Play within the steering column

Last post by Phillip « Sun Oct 29, 2023 9:30 pm
Replies: 16
by Bill Robinson » Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:54 pm

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Thursday 10.26.23....I am editing this topic- DO NOT heat the rivets just prior to installing it in the column for peening. WHY? We discovered that the internal assy that the rivet penetrates is made from brass. Phillip's assy was still shiney and easy to tell what it's made from brass, where mine was all tarnished, black, and looked like old...

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Big thanks to Bill for the welding and work on my T steering column. Wife and I went for a good ride today and the T drove great. Thanks also for all the input for fellow form members. :D
Phillip

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Last post by Phillip
Sun Oct 29, 2023 9:30 pm
Driver door alignment

Last post by kgibbo « Sun Oct 29, 2023 9:27 pm
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by kgibbo » Sun Oct 29, 2023 3:46 pm

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I recently put the body of my 1925 Coupe back on the frame. Passenger door aligned but driver door didn’t … low by 1/8 inch in the latch and gap at top rear of door. What is the process for aligning/shimming. I’ve loosened the three driver’s side mounting bolts, I’ve placed body to frame shims in various sequences and retightened. I’ve not been...

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Alignment wasn’t good when I got it. Thought body to frame shims were supposed to fix it. I cleaned up frame rust, painted it after replacing a couple cracked body to frame brackets.

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Last post by kgibbo
Sun Oct 29, 2023 9:27 pm
Roberts T marine engine magneto

Last post by Les Schubert « Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:53 pm
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by Les Schubert » Sun Oct 29, 2023 1:24 pm

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I am wondering if someone can point me towards the correct magneto

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Interesting “Deception” in the ad! They show it with the transmission and starter and generator, but the price doesn’t include it!! I have the basic version and I’m assuming magneto because no generator or starter (hand crank at the flywheel end) and no transmission!!

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Last post by Les Schubert
Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:53 pm
Accessory T front bumper?

Last post by ThreePedalTapDancer « Sun Oct 29, 2023 6:06 pm
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by John kuehn » Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:48 pm

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Here is a photo of a local service station with a few T’s parked around it.
The T Coupe or sedan has a neat front bumper on it. Not very common I don’t think.

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Last post by ThreePedalTapDancer
Sun Oct 29, 2023 6:06 pm
Just saw this on Facebook RE Classique upholstery: Hi Everyone. The rumors are not correct. I am still making restoratio

Last post by Gen3AntiqueAuto « Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:17 pm
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by Mark Gregush » Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:07 pm

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Last post by Gen3AntiqueAuto
Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:17 pm
Spare tire carrier question

Last post by speedytinc « Sun Oct 29, 2023 4:08 pm
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by Belliott3 » Sun Oct 29, 2023 11:42 am

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Will the D style spare tire carrier hold a 30x3.5” Demountable rim?

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21 carriers are also drilled on both sides for the later style tail lamp & license holder.

I will remember this. Thank you.
My 21 doesnt have slots to mount the license plate.
There is a 3/8 hole on both sides to fit a tail light stud & 4 1/4 holes in a paired pattern between.

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Last post by speedytinc
Sun Oct 29, 2023 4:08 pm
NH gasket sets missing gasket

Last post by speedytinc « Sun Oct 29, 2023 2:23 pm
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by Corey Walker » Sat Oct 28, 2023 2:28 pm

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I noticed the last few sets of NH gaskets I’ve received were missing the spacer that goes between the body and the bowl (left in picture). Today I got a couple more sets in the mail and once again this piece is missing. I wonder was there was a batch of sets put together without them? I’ve been finding some in a bag of loose gaskets I have but...

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Is it perhaps by design there is a gap? A gap creates a tension for the bowl & drain gasket.
I checked a half dozen carbs & bowls. Bowls were all reformed to their original flatness.
There isnt enough room to add a thick washer like the drain washer. A thin piece of bowl gasket would as you show.
There wasnt a gasket between the body & bowl...

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Last post by speedytinc
Sun Oct 29, 2023 2:23 pm
What did you do to your Model T in October

Last post by ryanf1023 « Sun Oct 29, 2023 2:16 pm
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by BobUkPipedream » Thu Oct 05, 2023 6:26 pm

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Hi all,

Well I will start off as I just finished my boat tail - still have some finishing touches to do, but by my normal standards, they will be done in the next few years as the priority will be low. I also got my radiator rebuilt by Anglia Radiators in the UK for about $700, so if you are on this side of the bit of water, then that is a good...

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04058E9C-4A8B-4C9D-8B29-2F887F20B1FB.jpeg I brought my basket case to my new and first home after three years of pieces stashed away like a squirrel in different places. It’s been a stalled build, but seeing the parts in the flesh and a better work ethic I’ve developed since acquiring the car I trust will make for some good progress.

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Last post by ryanf1023
Sun Oct 29, 2023 2:16 pm
Tom Hicks

Last post by Bruce Compton « Sun Oct 29, 2023 1:18 pm

by Bruce Compton » Sun Oct 29, 2023 1:18 pm

Has anyone hear anything about Tom Hicks. He had phoned me many times, but stopped about a year ago. He's one of the absolute nicest guys I've met it the T hobby but I can't find his phone number. Thanks: Bruce

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Last post by Bruce Compton
Sun Oct 29, 2023 1:18 pm
Steve Jelf 10/27

Last post by Quickm007 « Sun Oct 29, 2023 12:38 pm
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by DHort » Fri Oct 27, 2023 8:33 pm

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Jerry just talked to Steve's nurse. She said the drain has been removed, he is doing much better, talking, and making great improvement. The CT scan showed that the bleed has now stabilized. He is still a little confused, but knows where he is and who he is. He is not eating food yet, and has a feeding tube, but hopefully that will change soon. He...

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Glad to hear and thank you sharing the information, so appreciated. Wish him nice recovering as well.

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Last post by Quickm007
Sun Oct 29, 2023 12:38 pm
Oval Gas Tank Strap Finish?

Last post by rickd « Sun Oct 29, 2023 10:21 am
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by CudaMan » Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:36 am

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The obvious thing to assume is that they were originally dipped in black paint, but is this correct?

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Mark, one more piece of information regarding your question. In the Encyclopedia is an extensive essay by Trent Boggess (page 579) on finishes applied to Model T bodies and parts. He indicates that the gas tank supports 2914-B and 2915-B are finished in Black Elastic Japan paint. I have relied on the information in this essay to guide me on the...

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Last post by rickd
Sun Oct 29, 2023 10:21 am
Hershey 2023 Video - FINALLY!

Last post by Sean Butler « Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:22 am
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by Sean Butler » Thu Oct 26, 2023 4:42 pm

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This one's taken awhile. Computer and internet problems slowed down the editing process this year. Clips are stitched together pretty much in the order they were shot. Runtime about 27-1/2 minutes.

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Thanks J.B.! I do enjoy putting these together. The only real pain is waiting for one of the 200,000 of my closest friends to move out of the way :mrgreen: . Especially tricky when you're moving around a car. It's okay, though. We all have the same right to be there :D .

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Last post by Sean Butler
Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:22 am
Richard Currier

Last post by David Mazza « Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:19 am
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by Gen3AntiqueAuto » Tue Oct 24, 2023 4:32 pm

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CAPE NEDDICK, Maine — Richard Arlen Currier of Logging Road, passed away Friday evening, May 27, 2005, at York Hospital after a long battle with cancer.

Born July 26, 1934, the son of Everett Napoleon Currier and Doris (Penny) Currier of Cape Neddick, he attended R.W. Traip Academy, where he played baseball and graduated in 1952. After graduation...

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However this came up, it was wonderful to make a connection from a memory when I was a child. I don’t have a lot of happy memories of childhood but this instance of seeing and getting my first ride in a model t is probably one of my happiest. I wish people scanned more of these wonderful pictures of memories with model t fords and posted them. You...

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Last post by David Mazza
Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:19 am
Ran when parked. Needs some tune up.

Last post by varmint « Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:57 pm
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by ModelT46 » Sat Oct 28, 2023 3:38 pm

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Ran when parked, needs a tune up.

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Looks like the Down Under, Our Gang is installing a dog as an engine. It would not be the first.

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Last post by varmint
Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:57 pm
Old Fords

Last post by Dollisdad « Sat Oct 28, 2023 7:40 pm
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by Dollisdad » Sat Oct 28, 2023 7:37 pm

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Last post by Dollisdad
Sat Oct 28, 2023 7:40 pm
1915 Brass Tail Lamp

Last post by Rata Road « Sat Oct 28, 2023 6:05 pm
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by George Mills » Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:44 am

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Someone saw my recent post and sent me a PM asking how to visually identify a proper '15 set of lamps.

I'll share it here, someone else may want to save it also.

The windshield lamps are the same except the cap says E&J 8, and the lens is of course clear with no side glass.

My thanks again to the many forum 'friends' who helped me with advice...

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Thanks Ken & Frank.
I havent seen my car in person yet (only a few photos), after several weeks waiting for a shipper that suited its planed to be picked up tomorrow and arrive here Thursday.
I intend to post pics and let the experts on here help me work out how much of it is original.
i'll see if I can find more following your directions.
Thanks...

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Last post by Rata Road
Sat Oct 28, 2023 6:05 pm
Deep sump oil pan question

Last post by speedytinc « Sat Oct 28, 2023 4:47 pm
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by Fisher400 » Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:10 am

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I picked up a deep sump oil pan and I would like to use it on my 1926 non pressurized engine. I have other speed items on the engine so this would be a neat period piece for the bottom end. Looks like an original pan extended to hold 2-3 more quarts. Sump hangs between the wishbones. Pan has a single drain port to drain the sump. Other than taking...

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I have discovered the same over oiling with a tall dam. Also with a hi volume HH oil pick up.
As far as going up hill, the oil will drain back anyway rather quickly.
Your best shot @ front oiling is the hi volume oiler line until the line runs up past horizontal.(steeper hills)
I think I have maximized my front oil flow with the top of HH oiler &...

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Last post by speedytinc
Sat Oct 28, 2023 4:47 pm
Karma

Last post by John Codman « Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:50 am
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by Bobbbenner » Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:14 am

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I want to share something that happened to my wife and I yesterday as we came home from taking our glass to the recycling center at our local beach. It’s been warm here on Long Island and the run to the beach is beautiful as the road passes through historic districts on roads that were once just paths to farmers fields. Usually there is little...

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When I first got my T I had several failures of locomotion and wound up at the side of the road. I discovered that I had a contaminated fuel issue and the screen was plugging up. If you have ever pulled a cowl tank you will know why I had the recurring problem. Virtually every time that I pulled over to clean the screen, someone would stop to see...

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Last post by John Codman
Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:50 am
Centerdoor upholstery welting

Last post by Will_Vanderburg « Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:01 am
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by Stephen_heatherly » Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:31 am

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I'm working on my 1919 centerdoor restoration project. I remember seeing a thread on the forum a while back from another member who either made or had made the fabric fold-over welting that is used extensively in a centerdoor body. The piping that surrounds the seat backs and carpets in the car has the same stripped pattern as the welting. As I...

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That’s nice!

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Last post by Will_Vanderburg
Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:01 am
Model T Bandsaw !!!

Last post by Erik Johnson « Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:17 pm
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by BE_ZERO_BE » Fri Oct 27, 2023 3:43 pm

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Yet another tool from Model T parts.
Saw this on Facebook marketplace.
More photos at the link.

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There's a homemade jigsaw on Minneapolis Craigslist that has at least three Model T parts on it.

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Last post by Erik Johnson
Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:17 pm
Gas cap thread

Last post by Dan Hatch « Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:39 am
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by Tmooreheadf » Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:23 pm

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What is the gas cap size and thread on an oval 25 gas tank?
Thanks

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Close but no cigar
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Last post by Dan Hatch
Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:39 am
Big Auction including Model T's this week

Last post by babychadwick « Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:30 am
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by DHort » Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:58 am

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Last post by babychadwick
Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:30 am
Dealer’s advertising for 1924 Model T Touring

Last post by Humblej « Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:47 am
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by Harvey Bergstrom » Thu Oct 26, 2023 10:17 pm

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I have a ‘24 Model T Touring that I have restored & offered to have it displayed at a Ford dealership in January 2024 when my T turns 100 years old. I would like to obtain copies of sale material such as price tags etc. that might have been placed on the windshield to advertise the car for sale. Does anyone know where I could obtain any such...

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You will find a few dealer brochures at

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Last post by Humblej
Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:47 am
Interesting experiece starting the engine

Last post by Norman Kling « Thu Oct 26, 2023 10:13 pm
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by Norman Kling » Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:44 pm

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I had an interesting experience this morning.
I was getting my T ready to do a school visit this afternoon. I oiled everything up and checked the fluids. I had one very low tire so I wanted to start up the car to move it to another location closer to the air compressor.
I pulled the choke wire and cranked it to prime the engine to save the...

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About 15 miles each way and up and down hills between. Ran like a top. Now, if only I could run like a top! :lol: I can walk for a while, but not like I used to!
Norm

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Last post by Norman Kling
Thu Oct 26, 2023 10:13 pm
How old are your Model T tires?

Last post by NHUSA « Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:40 pm
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by Harry Lillo » Fri Dec 02, 2022 3:11 pm

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How old are the tires on your Model T driver?
I am not asking about the trailer queens or cars that rest in the back corner;
but those who put serious miles on their T's every year.
At what age would you consider them unsafe?
For example, my white 1913 speedster with clinchers has old NZ tires that were
almost too hard to mount (but new) that were...

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When we got my dads 1919 T in 2011 it had been in a barn since 1964.
I put air in the tires and drove it for about 8 years before getting new ones.
So about 54 years.

The tubes were fantastic — they only lost about 2 lbs of pressure over the winter.
The new tubes lose about 5 pounds a week.

Still have an old one as a spare and the others with...

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Last post by NHUSA
Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:40 pm
Duplex universal tire carrier

Last post by Belliott3 « Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:20 pm
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by Belliott3 » Thu Oct 26, 2023 12:36 pm

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Is anyone familiar with this particular spare tire carrier? I’m wondering how it would attach to T and if it would hold a Demountable tire? IMG_4383.png

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What was wrong with it?

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Last post by Belliott3
Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:20 pm
Safe-T-Block for handbrake

Last post by NHUSA « Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:18 pm
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by Jem » Sun Oct 22, 2023 9:20 am

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As requested, pics of safety device. Not patented, feel free to copy but ,please, no varnished mahogany and polished brass trim, this is shade-tree engineering for a T, just scrap wood and mismatched nails :lol:
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I made something like that years ago for parades and newbie driving lessons.
I attached a cord to it so I could disable the safety (pull it out) if needed.
Pictures are someplace in the old forum

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Last post by NHUSA
Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:18 pm
Steve Jelf Update 10/21/2023

Last post by Distagon2 « Thu Oct 26, 2023 4:57 pm
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by CudaMan » Sat Oct 21, 2023 2:45 pm

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Here's the latest posting on Steve's Facebook page. It was posted in Facebook as a picture, so I attached it as a picture here as well.

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I am praying for good results for Steve. I am confident he will be OK. My father developed a subdural hematoma about 20 years ago and became paralyzed (temporarily) as a result while visiting relatives in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He was admitted to St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, and as luck would have it, a renowned nuerosurgeon from the Mayo...

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Last post by Distagon2
Thu Oct 26, 2023 4:57 pm
They really ARE still out there!!

Last post by John kuehn « Thu Oct 26, 2023 2:16 pm
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by david_dewey » Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:24 pm

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Lately we have seen a lot of barn finds postings that are actually about cars that have been restored, decades ago and have been left in a garage or even a barn, but here's the REAL thing!
This September 1915 touring when found had 1929 CA license plates on it. it was (may still be) in a Barn of a building that was a feed store in a SMALL town in...

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Yes those are the real deal barn finds! It’s great they were still inside of a barn and not left outside! Unfortunately I think there were more “field finds” when I was growing up instead of the barn finds. On a street close to where my Grandfather lived there was a wrecking yard that two 36-37 Packards that were big cars compared to my...

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Last post by John kuehn
Thu Oct 26, 2023 2:16 pm
Los Angeles to New York

Last post by SurfCityGene « Thu Oct 26, 2023 1:06 pm
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by Dollisdad » Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:23 am

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Looks like that first car has a NONSKID tire on the rear. great pictures Thanks for posting!!

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Last post by SurfCityGene
Thu Oct 26, 2023 1:06 pm
Champion 30 brass top plugs

Last post by Rich P. Bingham « Thu Oct 26, 2023 12:52 pm
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by Roger Byrne » Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:10 pm

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Is anybody running Champion 30 Brass Top plugs in their cars? How are they working out?

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That's interesting, Roger ! Thanks for explaining. With a pipe thread, should work in a T, the only sensitive issue being the amount it intrudes into the combustion chamber. Guve them a try and let us know ! 🤔

Useless factoid for the day - the small one-lung gas engine Maytag provided to power their early square tub grey machines in the model T...

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Last post by Rich P. Bingham
Thu Oct 26, 2023 12:52 pm
Need firewall drawing information

Last post by Craig E. Luton « Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:50 am
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by Craig E. Luton » Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:02 pm

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I am restoring a 1914 Ford roadster and am looking for a drawing that shows and gives the dimensions of the steering column slot. I did find a print of the early dash but the writing was so small and blurry that I can't read it. Anyone have a copy of the factory blueprint? Thank you
Craig

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Thank you Tbird for the information, it is just what I was looking for. I will save the link for anything else I may need in the future. Craig

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Last post by Craig E. Luton
Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:50 am
Vintage Spartan Model 170-A “Music-Air” horn on ebay

Last post by Mark Gregush « Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:34 am
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by jiminbartow » Thu Oct 26, 2023 12:02 am

I’m not sure if anyone is interested but there is a multi-note Spartan “Music-Air” horn on ebay item #355133610313. I have no affiliation it’s this seller. It has been relisted for a second time so the seller may be ready to accept an offer. Jim Patrick

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:34 am
Best camshaft for a Rajo OHV engine

Last post by babychadwick « Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:04 am
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by Rajo T Speedster » Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:08 pm

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What sort of cam grinds are being used in OHV T engines that can use the different properties that a Rajo or Fontenac head have.
I am thinking that something like a Model A grind with better carburation would improve the performance greatly.
John
From Perth WA

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I'm pretty positive I have a stock A cam in mine with the lobes knocked off. I'm not positive due to the builders rip and I was a bit too young to remember (few weeks old) when it was assembled. So I'm going off of what I remember hearing. The lobes being cut down allow for offset rockers to make up for the lift and being cut down allows for...

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Last post by babychadwick
Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:04 am
Throttle decelerate lag

Last post by speedytinc « Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:12 am
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by Mustang1964s » Tue Oct 24, 2023 5:34 pm

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I am sure this has been cussed and discussed many times.
Yes, I have searched and there are a 2k hits on throttle.

I am tooling down the road with the throttle and timing down.
Need to slow down just a little.
Bump the throttle up, nothing, bump up a little more. It seems that it needs to be bumped up way up.
Then the acceleration drop...

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Despite the translation issue, we are on the same page.

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Last post by speedytinc
Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:12 am
Old gang

Last post by jiminbartow « Thu Oct 26, 2023 12:23 am
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by Dollisdad » Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:28 am

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Colorization really brings out the beauty in those girls. The girl in the middle whose head is higher than everyone elses is especially pretty. With her high cheekbones, she could have been a model. Jim Patrick

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Last post by jiminbartow
Thu Oct 26, 2023 12:23 am
Pedal to the floor , unfortunately .

Last post by AndyClary « Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:23 pm
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by bagotcorner » Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:18 pm

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Sorry , I made a video , too length for a ton of photos and typing .
But I think I have it figured ( most of it )
If you have the time , please have a look .
Thanks , Vince

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Judging by the color this band has been slipping a lot. It may be the notch but you have to give some thought to driving habits.

Andy

Update- sorry, those were Norm’s pics.

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Last post by AndyClary
Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:23 pm
Coil unit capacitor From the mid 60's anyone remember these

Last post by JohnH « Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:47 pm
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by FATMAN » Sun Jul 30, 2023 11:15 am

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Back in the 60's my father made the wood coils, boxes were made from scratch in our shop, I just found a few of these Coil unit capacitors
in a box Black Cat does anyone remember these and how good they were? Bob

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CBB Capacitor 474 400V 474J 0.47uF 470nF P15 CL21 Metallized Polypropylene Film Capacitor

Is that dv/dm/whatever you wrote in that description?

I really need to use that function here more!

The only specification there is the capacitance value, tolerance, and voltage rating. However, the fact it's polypropylene means that it might have a...

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Last post by JohnH
Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:47 pm
30X3 1/2 & 30 X 3 Tubes

Last post by TRDxB2 « Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:45 pm
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by Original Smith » Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:52 pm

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Who was the manufacturer of Extra Quality tubes, made in USA at least 10 years ago? They must still be in business?
The English company is making a nice tube, but they have the wrong valve stems. Why to companies do this? Is this asking too much, especially since they were made here not long ago. I had a nice talk with the English guy, but he...

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Who was the manufacturer of Extra Quality tubes, made in USA at least 10 years ago? They must still be in business?
The English company is making a nice tube, but they have the wrong valve stems. Why to companies do this? Is this asking too much, especially since they were made here not long ago. I had a nice talk with the English guy, but he...

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Last post by TRDxB2
Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:45 pm
question for those that know

Last post by Craig Leach « Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:44 pm
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by Gen3AntiqueAuto » Tue Oct 24, 2023 4:15 pm

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Who's making the repro notches aka pedal cams ? I have an idea and a request for the person casting them.

and just for fun, here's a link to a video short . I'll be doing more and more Model T videos over the coming months and hoping to increase my audience. I hope you all will follow along.

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Hi Tim,
Someone tapped & installed a grade 8 bolt in the notch thinking they could remove the bolt and slip the shaft out and replace the notch & cam
without taking the HH off.
Craig.

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Last post by Craig Leach
Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:44 pm
1915 Timing Gear Cover

Last post by RajoRacer « Wed Oct 25, 2023 1:27 pm
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by Original Smith » Tue Oct 24, 2023 2:36 pm

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I like to use a 1915 timing gear cover in my 1913's because I am able to use a modern seal in them. The outside appearance is identical to the 1913.

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I believe the felt seal is only adequate until it reaches the saturation point - thus the drain hole in the nose of the crankcase - I've installed both & prefer the rope although I believe the rope is tougher on the crankshaft nose.

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Wed Oct 25, 2023 1:27 pm
Stumble point 1 crossed !

Last post by bagotcorner « Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:37 am
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by bagotcorner » Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:12 am

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Thank you folks for all the help I’ve been receiving in this forum.

I’m really glad that I joined, there is a wealth of information here.
I was able to move far enough ahead to understand how most of the systems work and finally be able to check if it runs
With that done I can move ahead on my order for parts.

Thanks, Vince

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I'm 2 min into your video - it's at full of retard now (awesome!). The cranking freaked me out a little - I hope you never do that with the key on!

Lol no , I was just priming the carb .

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Last post by bagotcorner
Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:37 am
Taking out a Fordoor engine

Last post by jiminbartow « Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:32 pm
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by tom_strickling » Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:22 pm

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I have taken the engine out of my 18 touring before, not too tricky.
Are there any special considerations for taking the engine out of an EARLY 23 Fordoor?
I have heard it said you should take the hogshead off before pulling the engine.
Any advice?

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You could do it by hand with two friends, but have a place ready to put it. Here is a picture of a simple engine stand I made of 2”x 4”s. Measurements are basically taken from the chassis so the engine stand is the chassis made of wood. Jim Patrick

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Last post by jiminbartow
Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:32 pm
Took a day trip in the T. Went to Natural Bridge of Arkansas

Last post by dobro1956 « Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:15 pm
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by dobro1956 » Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:03 am

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Finally got around to taking another trip with the T. We went to Natural Bridge of Arkansas. It is an old tourist destination just north of Clinton Arkansas. It has been a scenic stop in The Ozark Mountains since the early 1900s. The road to the bridge is a steep, winding, crooked, switchback laden road. Today it is a nice narrow asphalt road with...

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Thanks for all the comments. We also drive down the hill in same gear we would go uphill with. I used low Warford/high Ford for the down hill. Same gear on most of the uphill. The corners of the switchbacks and one slightly steeper stretch of road was where we used low Warford/low Ford going up. John, we live right in the middle of some of the...

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Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:15 pm
Auction, Minnesota, oct 28

Last post by clayton swanson « Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:21 pm

by clayton swanson » Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:21 pm

Auction time for me, not a health issue, I just want to move out of state and simply have too much stuff! Auction this Saturday, the 28th Oct.
Tons of T, A, and v8 parts, A 14 roadster project, 19 touring, 26 touring, 23 roadster, and A and v8 cars Online, and live auction on site, 35miles sw of the cities. Only about 1/4 is on line, LOTS of stuff...

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Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:21 pm
Leather Source Found

Last post by MarkS « Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:38 pm
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by TFan » Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:24 pm

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While shopping with my wife and daughter the other day we happened to go to Hobby Lobby and while strolling around I ran across this leather, looked to be good enough and large enough to patch in on a interior or even for some speedster seats. I thought some of you might be interested and the price seemed reasonable. Jim

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I also found a nice piece if leather at Hobby Lobby last year and used it to replace one of the leather corners on my ‘15 touring. They had a couple of different textures/sheens and I found a pretty close match.

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Last post by MarkS
Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:38 pm
**CARB ICE**

Last post by Professor Fate « Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:04 pm
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by Professor Fate » Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:47 pm

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Drove the '26 today and it ran poorly. Investigation revealed a wet exterior of the intake manifold.
I think I was making ice internally with the temp and dewpoint so close today. Very damp and raw.
Car would run great ceuising at just less than half throttle and mixture adjusted. Any advance or movement of the throttle caused it to gag, sputter,...

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What about using one of those production bolt on heavy cabin heat shrouds and ducting the air to the carb.? I'd want some kind of controllable flap to increase and decrease hot air intake.

Just thinking....

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Last post by Professor Fate
Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:04 pm
Help with Image on Patterson article...

Last post by Fozz71 « Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:10 am
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by Fozz71 » Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:24 pm

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Hey all, I am working on timing my 1913 T and ran across that great article by Ron Patterson about hand cranking, but I am asking for a little help with interpreting this image...can someone validate this is a diagram of the front of the timer as seen from the front of the car? Or what does this diagram show? My puny brain is struggling to make...

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Thanks guys and especially to Ron for the invaluable article and willingness to reach out and help fellow old car buffs!

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Last post by Fozz71
Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:10 am
Pan ear hardware?

Last post by Steve1920 « Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:17 pm
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by Steve1920 » Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:36 pm

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Greetings,

Don't let the low number of post's fool you- I am not a BOT! Lol. I've been a T owner for over twenty years, a member for at least twenty years and I was a forum user way back before anyone had to register. Fast forward to now, after a '24 Coupe project followed me home in June, I'm back on and I have a lot of questions about this car....

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Guy's,

Thanks for the replies and information!

Steve

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Last post by Steve1920
Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:17 pm
Numbers and letters on TT rearend

Last post by Mark Gregush « Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:38 pm
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by Mark Gregush » Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:38 pm

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Not up to date on TT rear ends, only have worked on one. Do these letters and numbers have any importance? It is on this TT, about 1923. Was an assembled TT, so There were liberties taken. :) Not sure what the transmission is from but looks to be turned around. I have not seen it in person just have been asked to help ID some things. Not mine, am...

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The story is it was use in the wood for a logging operation. I was thinking the transmission was turned around because the bend in the lever looks factory, don't know if you can reverse the lever or top on them. Also, the end facing the T transmission, does not look like it could be bolted up the Chevrolet bell housing. They might have been going...

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:38 pm
Slowsters

Last post by Bryant « Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:16 pm
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by Bryant » Tue Dec 28, 2021 7:24 pm

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All this talk of speedsters makes me want to slow down a bit 🙃 F0D78FBB-07FE-4929-9550-FBBC789BB85C.jpeg AFB8D357-FA0F-46BB-B14F-7CD3413C1E1D.jpeg 5D6F470C-AC8F-4C9D-98D4-B4B415258645.jpeg

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E819852B-E1A5-493C-B93A-F847631DE294.jpeg interesting generator or maybe it’s a starter generator?
Bryant

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Last post by Bryant
Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:16 pm
1914 vs 1915 T

Last post by ModelT46 « Mon Oct 23, 2023 4:58 pm
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by schwabd1 » Sun Oct 22, 2023 5:37 pm

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What would be the value difference between a correct, restored 1914 T touring vs a correct, restored 1915 T touring? This is assuming both cars are on the same level of restoration.

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You mentioned the Flubber T. A friend in California provided that car for the movie and I saw it many years ago. The T was alerted to make it narrow enogh so that it could sit on top of a modern car as in the movie.

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Last post by ModelT46
Mon Oct 23, 2023 4:58 pm
Which timer should I keep ?

Last post by Oldav8tor « Mon Oct 23, 2023 12:54 pm
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by bagotcorner » Sun Oct 22, 2023 1:17 pm

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Good afternoon ,
In a box of things with my TT I had two timers .
Both appear that they would work but is one better than the other ?
I’m not sure which is on my truck currently , but I’ll be pulling it off This afternoon before I finish adjusting the timing I had previously poster about .
Thanks , Vince

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Mark Hutchinson (Hutch) is the guy to talk to at TipTop. hutchmc@comcast.net or 509-220-0892 The best bargain is to get a cap and brush kit. That gives you a spare cap as well.

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Last post by Oldav8tor
Mon Oct 23, 2023 12:54 pm
Locking ring wheel help

Last post by JunkyJud « Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:45 am
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by bagotcorner » Thu Oct 05, 2023 2:06 pm

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Hello , im looking for guidance or a video possibly on how to change the tires /tubes on this type of locking ring wheel and also do i have the correct tool?
Thanks Vince

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One more thing to watch is when removing a stuck tire, be careful not to smash the lip of the rim with the tire irons. If the lip gets smashed, it will no longer allow the lock ring to fully seat.

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Last post by JunkyJud
Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:45 am
Question on 1913 Windshield

Last post by Fozz71 « Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:33 am
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by Fozz71 » Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:30 am

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I have a '13 Runabout and am adding a windshield, but I can't see any existing bolt holes in the body where the braces would go (see pics) so just wanted to ask how and what type fasteners to use? Wood screws or drill straight through to the outside of the sheet metal?

Thanks,
James

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Yep, that's what I was thinking as well- the bolt is behind the sheet metal and was added during the wooding process of the car. What's even more odd is that my Runabout doesn't have any evidence of a large bolt there either....

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Last post by Fozz71
Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:33 am
Perch without mark

Last post by JTT3 « Sun Oct 22, 2023 9:38 pm
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by Phillip » Fri Oct 20, 2023 4:55 pm

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Can anyone tell about these perches on a 1927 roadster pickup. No marks to indicate left or right.

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Phillip I believe Hank Lee has a decent pair of perches for sale at a fair price in the classifieds forum .
Good luck, Best John

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Last post by JTT3
Sun Oct 22, 2023 9:38 pm
Facebook Find - Stewart Speedometer

Last post by Retro54 « Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:13 pm
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by Retro54 » Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:35 pm

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So I acquired something pretty cool last Friday, but didn't want to add it to post about it and the story until I had it in my hands.
A random search last Friday for 'brass speedometer' turned up a 1913 (13-15?) Stewart magnetic drive speedometer that is of the style and patina that would match my 1915 T. I messaged the lady, and her husband...

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Hey Andrew, I sent you a PM (I think, I've never sent one before!). Dave

Hi Dave, I appreciate your interest. However, still doing some research on my end. Always like to know what I got before I would let it go. I cleaned up the swivel tonight, and found it's an Ogden Manufacturing Company product. Pretty sure it's a model #2094, which would...

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Last post by Retro54
Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:13 pm
Fat Man missing parts

Last post by vping « Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:12 pm
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by vping » Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:51 am

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One of the many parts being giving to me with the 25, is a Fan man steering wheels. First thing I noticed is that he lost the screws that hold the wood rim on. Now that I've had a good look at it, the center hub seems to be missing a screw in badge? I also don't know what else is missing to make it function.

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Good to know. I only know what the owner told me which is why I'll be asking a lot of questions!
Thanks.
Vince

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Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:12 pm
Safety tip and a funny story

Last post by NHUSA « Sun Oct 22, 2023 4:40 pm
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by Rata Road » Thu Oct 12, 2023 4:42 pm

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On one of our USA holiday trips I looked at a 17 Runabout for sale in Shelby Montana. The owner had died and his daughter was selling the car.
They had a large 4 car garage and a wide and long driveway sloping down with a power pole at the end in one corner.
The Lady said help yourself and take it for a drive if you can work out how to start it....

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I put a small block of wood in the handbrake slot to stop the car from going into high gear when I am in a parade just to be safe.
I also use the block when teaching someone to drive the T the first time.

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Sun Oct 22, 2023 4:40 pm

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