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And some old classics,,,,,,

I have not had an issue with steel. As with copper, I paint with silver paint.
I agree water soluble oil or antifreeze over straight water should be used.
I have had several copper gaskets fail from the rear right steam hole out.
The copper seems to melt out a track. Never happened to me with steel.
I prefer copper for the extra perceived squeeze...

Our '26 Closed Cab TT w/ 650-20 rear tires and 450-21 front tires has a height of 85 3/4

A friend in Canada has that same brass tube bumper on his '13 Touring - check out the lever-action shocks !

Here’s another one, but I don’t think it’ll fit a Holley…

As the self appointed Model T ignition system expert (and pitchman for your products on this forum) perhaps someday you will figure it out?

So says the legendary FP forum pitchman from days of ol who goes by the moniker Coilman ...... I DID figure it out! By actually studying and testing Model T coil operation rather extensively. Did you bother...

I tried one once. Motor ran rough. I know others that run them with no problems.

That's way too high, if it will deliver 9 amps with the lights on.

A final photo.

iPad. General discussion page. Expecting a change when refreshing because it always worked. Didn’t work for 3 days.

I don't use an iPad so... but my wife has one. I'll have to see how she uses it. But its impossible to repeat your situation.
Searching the web for answers
There is confusion in how the respondent interpreted refresh vs update ....

We got it on, just kept trying and got it done!!!!

Doug,
I had the same issue with the radiator on my 1911. When I toured their shop last September I mentioned it. They said the leave them long on purpose in case people want to add a rubber tube to the overflow. I suggested they put that information on their website or at least share that information with the customer when they order so they...

It's hard to get rid of those pesky vowels.

No comment ........ (nw cmynt?)

I wondered which blue roadster til I found this:
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You're right.
Perhaps an explanation is needed.

Yeah, indeed some great ones! Does anyone have any updates on them? I like historical topics, especially I love doing papers on them for my academic homework. is always helping me get high grades. I have known already a few experts who write my paper for me quick and I can base on them when I have no time for my writing assignments.

This is one of the many places that a set of 30/60 degree open end wrenches is worth the price.
Craig.

Lacking any followers on social media, he may be a non-person.

I hope thats not a criteria that proves my & many other old guys existence that have no internet presence.

I am not a bot, no, reeeely. Ree-ree-ree-ree-lee-ee-ee. ;) ;) ;)

For sale in 2021 - FRONTENAC MODEL SR HEAD COMPLETE WITH WATER PUMP
Maybe can open it up for a look see see more pictures on the link
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Thank you for the photos!

Are any of you guys familiar with people that have these? I'm missing packing nuts, and am in the search for some....

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If you look at the spring perch nuts, they’re scripted too.

Brad

This thread made me think of Harold too. I remember visiting him several times while he was set up to take the product from barrels and put it in to the cans for shipping. It was simple, put the can under the spigot, open the spigot, close the spigot and put the cap on. It was like a little cottage industry, with his grandkids helping.

Doug, check the link from 2013 regarding Fordor doors. David's post summarizes the issue.

The 23-24 Fordor used the wood framed doors. The 25-27 Fordor used the all steel door. The later door will fit all Fordors, but is correct for 25-27.

The wood framed doors on the 24 Coupe I believe are the same size as the Fordor, but they are...

Got the alternator final assembled and bolted to the motor last weekend. Tonight’s project was making new oil lines DUN!

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I agree with Mark. I did this job rust yesterday on an old wheel hub that I cleaned up for a spare. Will get new races & bearings & seal and have a spare for myself or someone else.

If you want to enjoy antique cars and you’re on a budget Model T’s are the way to go. You can enjoy a good running car that’s already had the work done on it in the 8000.00 to 18.000.00 price range from the Black era to the Brass era. That’s not including the very early Brass cars.
With that said the overall prices have risen some but not much....

I would like to get a few bad rims really cheap. I have a couple really old tires I want to mount on rims and air up to maybe ten pounds just to to preserve and display them. A few of the tires I have are 20 inch rims, but even a twenty-one inch model T could be altered to work. Cut just over three inches off one end of the circle and they will...

The things you learn! I have never seen that centre piece turned up to lock the clamps. Doing so may reduce the te-use of the clamps though

Allan from down under.

One thing I failed to mention and you may not know if this is your first attempt at hand cranking on MAG:

if your timer is CORRECTLY adjusted for safe battery hand cranking with the lever fully retarded, then unless you advance the timer lever 3-4 notches prior to cranking, you will most likely NEVER get the car started on MAG, as the timing for...

Edmund, the book has 135 pages and virtually every page has one or more photo's.
I am a good friend of Chris's he lives only about 15 minutes away from me.
Wayne, he is OK as a matter of fact he is off to France in the next few months to meet up with
Model T guys there after last year going to a book launch in France.
The quickest and easiest way...

In terms of testing the coils, a solenoid fed with a mains frequency sine wave would also work.

I finally resolved this issue by installing a new flasher. Nothing else made any difference.

Thanks for updating, was the new unit the same make/model?

Luke.

You mean the ring and pinion isn’t lubricated with 30 W non detergent Steve ??😜😜😂... just kidding. Thanks for all responses. I’ve decided not to mix grease - just take the full grease cup cap to a trusted auto parts guy and buy a tube of the same non moly stuff.

Which way to Sanctuary of the Pines? :)

I'm thinking that the picture is of the signs that were to be placed along various routes to the tree preserve near Lebec CA. The car likely belonged to the Dealership rather than the Hotel but Haberfelde may have had an interest in the Hotel

So first the picture of the car in front of the Hotel &...

No problem. It will be fine. If it's glossy and you don't like that for chassis parts, like me, just scuff it up with steel wool before you install it.

Jennny, I believe Original Larry was considering buying a Model T back then.

Nice video and great photos!

I’ve set up for small scale copper and nickel using vinegar. This works for hardware sized parts, stronger acids are said to work better on larger parts…

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Thanks again Craig. I see a lot of familiar faces.

Andy

In MHO, the article is a vast simplification of what made the Model T so successful.

I prefer to describe it as a large number of interrelated compromises that ultimately proved successful. The study of those compromises has fascinated me for over half a century.

Respectfully Submitted,

Trent Boggess

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That was probably a rather expensive acessory, but in Northern states it would make sense.

A duplicate, but with the roofline dropped about 3 , would make a stylish sedan or coupe out of a ragtop T.

One reason for the high rooflines back in the day was the fact that most people wore hats, and some womens' hat styles added about a foot to their...

One steel head I bought had the holes drilled slightly larger and tapped with a Metric size.

That has worked well in the past for the 14-24 screws in the Bendix cover too.

It might work elsewhere.

Dish soap and water and a nylon scrub brush should suffice.

Years ago on modern cars, I always used Westleys Bleche-Wite and a brass bristle whitewall brush on new whitewalls to remove the blue protectant and as part of my regular car washing routine. However, Bleche-Wite is caustic (or at least back then it was) and, over time, does more harm...

Hi Erik,
On second thought you are correct there is no float in that carb I was thinking bowl not float sorry if I miss spoke.
Craig.

Thanks Ron it was fun testing.

In 1926, The Coleman Company published what they called The Coleman Motor Campers Manual, written by Frank E. Brimmer.

I'm fortunate enough to own one of these in very good condition. It describes essentially what is outlined in the Dykes Manual, except advertisements for Coleman camping equipment are dispersed throughout the book.

I flip...

Thank you Mike, I hope to join you amongst the TT’ers soon!

Yes, that's a good one too. AACA has this one called Period images to relieve some of the stress. 497 pages!!!

Aren't we lucky to have these at hand?
Rich

Installing wood bands hard enough with hogs head OFF
Kevlar only way to go but setting them up and driving right with them need more pedal movement and when you push to use you push nothing half a??
Woods ok but chatter cotton was desasster had it go everywhere but when it worked it worked
Liked ole Scandinavian linings great mix of all options...

Allen,
Your suggestion of putting the nuts and washers on the brake shafts before setting the hogshead is an excellent idea. I hadn't thought of that.

Art Mirtes

In the 70’s I bought a bunch of T parts, a T frame , a pretty complete T trailer and a mostly complete 38 Ford flat bed pickup that was in fairly decent shape.
This was at a farm auction and the 38 Ford was thrown in with the other T stuff so it would sell. I bid 35.00 and the auctioneer yelled sold!

I made a deal with with a guy that would...

Happy Easter!!!

Jeff,
I’ve seen Model K increase steadily in value over the last few years. As a personal aside, a good friend bought this K, and I’m thrilled he and his family have it, and that it will be driven and tour regularly. I’m looking forward to four 1907 Ford Model K on tour together in the near future.
Cheers,
Rob

It is very important that you video tape your first attempt at starting your T. You won’t regret it and you can post it here so we can share in your celebration.

Best of luck. I have never been able to get my button back on the shaft so that it works. I finally just bought a different button that sits on top of the shaft.

An over fourteen million serial number makes it a very late 1926! September 1926 many people would consider to be a 1927 model! So not likely a crossover oddity.
Given the serial number on the frame, it most likely would be a proper 1926 frame. However, you should confirm many 1926 details. Correct frame and cross members, proper (lower) front...

Reminds me of the Gilligan's island episode when the radio announcer erroneously reported that Howell industries had collapsed, so mister Howell and Lovey started training on the island to get new jobs. Later the announcer corrected the company name to Powell industries, so the Howells were still rich. :)

Sorry that should have been Big Flats Rivet Company ....
Regards
Steve

I’ve had at least 1 early spool where the drill/ machining process came through the outside of the casting. Most all the Ford information says the change from the Babbitt rear drive shaft bearing to a roller bearing was at car number 15,000.

My IXL connecting rod aligner from the 1920’s has the same capability.

Good point. Likely even more easily done on a surface plate (-or even a Mill table) using two sets of ground 1-2-3 Blocks, a couple pieces of precision ground bar, and a Mic. (-or Calipers).

EXACTLY!!!

Norman, There have also been a couple batches of head bolts made over the last four decades that are a couple turns too long, so the fault MAY not be 100% yours …

Cool find on the pic!
Not old enough but I watched that before on the Carson channel. Glad to watch it tonight!
:lol: :lol:

If you do not want to remove the outlet from the head you have to pull the radiator forward. Disconnect the upper tank support rod. Loosen the radiator bolts on the frame. Hopefully you have enough thread to do this without taking off the nuts. Remove the clamps and twist the hose. Hopefully it is loose enough and you can tilt the radiator forward...

Anyone have a spare Fronty exhaust manifold?

-Keith

Another pic

Thanks Guys ….
I wasn’t sure if Teflon would be good with gasoline ….
I’ll let y’all know how it works out …

A tornado touched down March 31, in Batavia, IL. On the other side of town from me. I don't believe there was much damage beyond trees uprooted. We had hail stones 2 in diameter.

Older farm trailers and equipment have very similar spindles.

These senior moments are a real pain I'm concerned about the size of the male end of the U/joint and it's a shortened drive shaft for a Warford.
Fits great in a early warford, may even be an advantage. I hope your solution is as easy.
Craig.

You can get the glass bowl filters with both side & top inlets. I have a top inlet on my firetruck. Most have a shutoff valve on them & can be
purchased @ NAPA, Tractor Supply and suppliers like Steiner Tractor.
Craig.

I used a repro harness from Snyders when I rewired the car. However, for the added wiring such as brake light, indicators, etc. I simply used plastic wiring threaded through black shoe lace, and bound at the ends with black cotton.

Thanks, Tom!
The first car looks to be a Hayes bodied touring. If I had to put a date on it, I'd say 1912. The side curtain fastener are at the top of the fore-door. Earlier cars had the side curtain fasteners at the bottom of the door opening, like on the non-fore-door cars. My car has them under the fore-doors. Don't ask me how one would get in...

Norman, apart from the different tread pattern your Insane tyres are well made and give good, long service. Treasure them. The others from the usual suppliers are nowhere near as good.
Allan from down under.

Thank you Rich B! It is nice to feel appreciated once in awhile. Your insightful comments and contributions always bring a smile to my face.

Nice work Les. What did you source the distributor from? Some of the Model A guys have retrofitted a '70's Honda centrifugal / vacuum advance distributor with excellent results. However, the supply of these distributors seems to be drying up.

Looks similar to Hidem Welting.
The trim piece for around the roof.

Michigan requires a bill of sale, appraisal, and sometimes a bond if the value of the car is high enough. Rural DMV offices are a lot easier to work with than those in the big cities. Visit your Secretary of State website and see what they require for obtaining a title for a vehicle that doesn't have one.

Its a great looking truck Terry. I think you have more to start with than I did. I took mine piece by peice and rebuilt it. Tim Morsher was a great help on pieces I was missing. I really enjoy seeing these old trucks coming back to life. Keep us posted on any progress.

Lucas Tire co. Wards Riversides!

Ed aka #4

A good start would be the cover page for each issue of the Ford Service Bulletins. Just about every issue had the name and address of a Ford dealer that had done something to impress Ford Corporate. Each was a story about the dealer.
One of our local dealers made the cover for building Fordson into tractors for the iron ore mines here. Dan

I believe the only thing wrong with Penzoil is the higher price that subsidizes its expensive advertising. A less costly brand is fine if it has the API seal on the container.

This is his website. That is a good place to start.

MTFCI regional Model T tour begins Sunday following the swap meet. 3 days of touring the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. We will be traveling along the Shenandoah River and the Skyline Drive. Visiting Caverns, Civil War Battlefield, covered bridge, car museums, Cooters garage, brewery and much more. Come join us for T fun. Miles and miles of country...