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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hank

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

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

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

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

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

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

A friend thought I might need these, I Don't but you might.
thought I'd pass along

Anyone have photos of it this year for those of us that could no be there?

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

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

....,Something as bad as this wreak with Steve Jelf we come out of the ground like mad hornets. Humanity is a wonderful thing but compassion and care for another...., stranger, friend, member, etc really shows how great this club is. Putting differences aside and doing the right thing is our greatest test! I believe every member needs to take time...

I can't seem to find the make or model of this overhead setup. Most rockers are on shared shafts rather than separate standoffs.
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I don't see a outlet to the radfiator either.
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Curious.
Rich

🛞🛞🛞🛞 UPDATE FOR STEVE 🛞🛞🛞🛞
Steve's been moved to Room #357 in Neuro-Science. His doc has deemed him as stable and not in need of the ICU for now.
He has shown some agitated behaviour w/confusion, at times, pulling at his tubes and other attached med equipment.
This is normal and almost heartening, as at least he's conscious of that annoying stuff,...

Hello MTFCA.

Writing for suggestions to get my '15 touring engine running again. I got the T from my grandpa and it ran great for year. I had it running last Summer. At that time it was running rough and I didn't try to address it until this Summer. This Summer I had the carb rebuilt and it was tested working on another engine from a local guy. I...

I have the Fat Man steering wheel you see here that came with my car. The finish on the wood is flat and worn. Anyone know the brand? I found one on eBay here ... typical eBay, the price seems beyond ridiculous.

The chrome is in good shape, and so is the rest of the steering wheel.

What finish would have come on these originally, both for the...

So recently I found a Bocsh magneto as well as a magneto front plate for a model t on ebay. They were seperate posts but in doing research on the mount I found that the mount was oringally sold with the type NU4 magneto so I decided it was smart to purchase both. Both pieces are in great condition and only really need a good cleaning....

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It looks like they got what they were after. The lights are aftermarket electric I'm guessing.
Rich
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Found this on FB. You might enjoy it.

Does anyone know who can rebuild a late KW 12 /13 coil? RV rebuilt two for me 4 years ago and this one is a second spare.
Has the flat metal plate top with the six screws.
Thanks Joe

Saw this interesting 15 minute video on the use of wood in the FORD factories.

Howdy, I am trying to find out how the gear ratios of a Muncie and a KC Warford compare. I am looking for the ratio of the transmission not the final ratios at the rear diff. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dennis

I am leaving from the Baltimore area now (45 minutes north of Baltimore) to the Seaside Heights NJ car show tomorrow.

My 90 year old father lives there so I wanted to see him and make it a last hooray with the Touring that I am selling.

I might not see this post till I get back. If any of you Jersey guys/gals attend please stop by to say Hi....

Classtique Upholstery has kits for all years.
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What year, what body style, which door?

Using the witness marks on my 1924 runabout original check strap, looks like it should open this far.

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Hi,
my 1921 Model T pickup generally runs OK, but the idle is nothing to write home about. It basicly can't go idle and when stopping for red for exampe, I have to either let it idle fast or be at the throttle all the time. The carburetor is a stock Holey NH.
Now, my 1914 Model T touring have an aftermarket carburetor - a Toquet - which I am very...

Yup, this is a debate started by yours truly. All opinions and experiences offered should be considered.

After having my car almost burn to the ground due to a short in the electrical system, I proffer here that it's more advantageous to have an inline fuse located at the battery in your T than not. I'm shipping an in-line 20A in-line fuse to be...

Had a problem, but now it’s off to the races (actually, off to Dearborn). A reminder, for anyone in Detroit early, we’re having a gathering of Early Fords at Piquette Wednesday afternoon. The Early Ford Registry is presenting a fundraising check to the Piquette Plant staff around 3:00 pm.

We’re expecting early Ford models B, F, K (roadster and...

Registration for the 2023 Old Car Festival opened this morning. Some of us are like little kids waiting for Chiristmas, and need no reminder, but here's one for anybody who forgot. Along with the registration form, you have to submit three photos of your vehicle. These are the ones I used this year:

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I've owned my T for a couple months. In that time the generator hasn't shown a charge. Since I've been working through other issues with it I haven't spent much time trying to figure out what is going on with it. I did jump across the cut out switch per the service manual to see if anything changed, but nothing did. Yesterday I jumped across the...

I have found in my stash of parts what is either a cutout or voltage regulator or possibly a diode cutout. Is it positive or negative ground. The reason I am asking is do I keep it for my Model A Ford or sell it because I no longer own T's?

I have been getting inquiries into front axle repairs. I tried this once before with very little success.
I was wanting to get a list of Stevens Front Axle Tool owners that will do work for others. As many of these tool set as I have shipped all over the world anyone that is needing an axle repair there should be one close by. I am happy to to it...

I removed several head bolts from my 27 coupe. I noticed that only about 1/2 inch of the threads were engaged into the block. I would think there should be more engagement. Any comments?

Armidale Kempsey Road Bullock Drays 1920s, another photo from John Caling, this time a family shot on the Armidale Kempsey Road on the way to holiday at Port Macquarie. It's interesting how much life looked the same in many parts of 6the world in the Model T era.
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I wonder what the reason for stopping and taking this photo was.
Rich

Steve, or anyone who knows Steve, please contact me. I have the information you requested yesterday. Thanks, Mike

Anyone happen to have information regarding the profile of a wooden spoke when placed into the felloe where the spoke valley meets the outer hub plate ???????????? To simplify: on an assembled steel felloe wheel, how much wood should be showing before the valley between 2 spokes approaches the steel hub bolt plate?

I was browsing on Facebook & saw that a young fellow,Jason Anderson, is going to be offering negative ground 6,8 & 12 volt regulators soon. In his post he states that if it fails it will automatically ground the starter. I’d rather not join the PT BARNUM society but I saw that several folks from the forum were interested in buying several. Does...

I have a Stromberg OC-2 carb on a Frontenac head.
I have a 19th edition Dykes but it does not specifically cover the OC-2.
It does cover the OS carb which is pretty close.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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The 2023 Ohio Jamboree Grove City is in the books. The sponsoring group did an outstanding job keeping us fed, entertained and safe, with stellar instructions throughout the three day tour. Grove City really shined and the Mayor expressed his appreciation for us coming to their city. Ben Nolting did an excellent job at the auction with a fewer...

Hey All,
I have a 1916 Touring car that came to me very complete. Everything was included. I removed the fenders, running boards and splash shields while I redid the bucket. I wonder if I am better to find someone that will refurbish the body parts or to order new ones. Will the new parts fit as well as the original? Are there businesses that will...

Hi all,
Yesterday after working on an axle for 2 days for a rebuild, I decided to take the Tudor out for a ride to get some needed reward and fresh air. Drove around the neighborhood a little to insure that the car's running well. All good; drove downtown to the public parking area and had swarms of people looking, taking pictures and asking...

I know the 1915-16 head light had the focus screw hole on the top but what year was it at the bottom? see photos,Bob

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Hello all,

I'm looking for contact information for James Zordich who was a curator of the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles throughout the 80s and 90s.

Asking as he might have information on a 1908 Welch motor car that he helped prepare, and my shop is restoring one of the remaining four Welches.

Thanks in advance,

Harry

Good Day
I am building a 1922 Model T single seater racer/speedster. I want to install the steering in the centre of the car above the hogs head.
Any idea what steering box can I use that will fit some where around the year model.
I will love to keep the car some year between 1920 to1926 period correct.
Thanks

My beloved '13 touring grenaded its rear end on a nice summer evening drive recently. Lots of damage. . . .ring gear climbed over the pinion or vice versa, destroyed u'joint, shattered pinion bearing housing, etc.

Before I start collecting used parts (you'll see a plea for those here in a few weeks most likely), I have a fitment question. Since I...

The attached picture is from the October 1968 American Legion Magazine. I thought the pic in the lower left was interesting with the caption below it. Notice the back axle also! Actual picture????

My 26 coupe has beening missing on the #1cylinder. I thought maybe it was overcooling due to the new flat tube radiator so I put a thermostat in. That didn't fix it so here's a list of all I've done so far. I rebuilt the coil box, got new champion go sparkplugs and wires from Snyder's, got new wire that goes to the timer, tried switching coils...

Check out this listing for a Fun Projects Strob-O-Spark.
After you recover from the sticker shock read the description.
 

The 1912 commercial roadster or mother-in-law roadster has a single seat in the back the top does not cover the roadster chair the chair is sort of useless I assume when I said commercial roadster, they expected you to take that off and put a bed on or a box or something does anybody have any pictures of how it been converted? Thank you

In a car, all of the flywheel and magnet-mounting parts are bare and get continually coated with oil. The field coil ring is coated, but the coil post surfaces are bare. On an HCCT, it would be nice to protect these parts from any future corrosion. This got me to thinking, what surfaces and contact points actually need to be bare? Magnetic field...

I am looking for information on a Rajo Speedster Race car that raced in the Dover Ohio area In the early 1980's it was car number 4 and the dash has event win badges from 1984. Trying to get the history and possibly photos from back then.
I would like to restore it back to how it was.
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What is the thread size on the Hooley NH idle screw?

I'm posting a few pictures of my 1927 speedster that I made A change in the body from a buckboard style to a 27 roadster cowl with a complete windshield. This car had an engine failure back in 2001 and I decided to change the body at that time This coming labor day is the anniversary of the engine failure. Things got in the way of getting it back...

In a box of stuff I purchased. This is kinda neat.

Is this what Labor Day weekend is all about?
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G'day folks,

I've got a generator that's not playing nicely.

One reassembly I've hooked up a 12v battery and tried to adjust the brush holder for a neutral point. Though it motors the right direction, adjustment will only slow it down. It won't stop, let alone go backwards.

Dropping the third brush makes it motor marginally slower but I'm...

I have a few questions for the amazing knowledge pool on this forum. I recently inherited a 1925 TT C-Cab. However, it came mostly in parts. My welding, body work, and painting skills are being thoroughly tested. I am getting ready to test fit the cab, fenders, and hood prior to painting. I have a few questions to run by all of you experts.

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Does anyone know what the Rocky-Mountain 6spd ratios are for low, direct and Overdrive?

I have the chance to acquire one and I'm just curious if it would be a better or equal to the Iron Warford I have set aside for it.

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Are the new rear axles the vendors sell all made by the same company? Or is there a preferred one?

Thanks Tom

Can someone tell me what these brass tags are for. They are round and oval with numbers on them. Also on a steering shaft what is the difference between a round top and a triangle top. Couldn.t post picture.

I just received a speedometer gear, 60 tooth 8 pitch.

What type drive gear do I need? And cable? Hershey’s comin!

Looking for input.

Soon, hopefully, I'll be beginning the teardown and rebuild of my 25 T Touring car. There are lots of tools already in my arsenal as I've been a gearhead since old enough to hold a wrench for my dad. That begs the question, what tools particular to the Model T should I acquire?

I'm not a tool vintage collector but I also know...

After a rough week last week of storms and crappy weather today was drop dead gorgeous. At a short stop for apple fritters at a favorite farm market there was 4 folks looking over my and Art's car for a long time, asking plenty of questions of both cars. I could see the look in their eyes about a ride and didn't have to ask twice! The two in the...

Yesterday, I took the Time Machine to the local Fly-In and spent most of the day giving rides and lessons, but the best part of the day was teaching these three kids to drive the TT. They were 8, 9 and 10 years old and siblings. The airstrip has several acres of dead flat nicely mowed field that was just perfect for training. I had the Twin-High...

I am trying to help someone put a new top on a 1925 Touring T, but have no detailed instructions. We have the straps installed, but when we tried to do a fit-check of the top, the middle bows collapsed due to its weight. What holds the top from collapsing? Finally, what is the distance from the bottom of the two windows to the body where you tack...

My wife loves the fact that it takes up no garage space and doesn’t leak oil!