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Thank you to Mr Jesteadt at Luray who bought back the side curtains he sold me last year. It’s people like this that make the old car hobby great.

I know I'm going to get a lot of flap on this, but brass step plates irritate me! First of all Ford never ever offered step plates. Second, step plates were not used on anything for any car until around 1915. And lastly, I couldn't bear to drill the holes in my nice original running boards! Running boards were meant to be stepped on. Perhaps the...

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I am getting ready to buy new tires for my TT and I want to know what tires are recommended. It has gum dipped 4 ply Firestone 33x5 Tires. They seem to have been brand new when the car was stored but unfortunately they
Dry rotted. What are some comparable 33x5 tires out there because I don’t believe Firestone produces this tire anymore....

It is generally agreed (at least amongst us northerners) that a 50-50 mix of water and ethylene glycol is the optimum cooling mix - both for cooling and freeze protection and to protect against corrosion. What got me thinking is the fact that such a mixture behaves a little differently in a unpressurized system like our Model T's. Maybe I'm wrong,...

Although I am coming to Luray this year, I don't have enough parts to sell to justify buying a space, and I was wondering if a vendor at luray would be willing to sell me a small portion of their space so I can put a four foot table in it? Should have posted this alot earlier, just plumb forgot with all the preparations for the trip.

Not mine or my cup of T but thought I'd share.

1909 Ford Model T Touring Morgantown, Pennsylvania | Hemmings

The car in question is a 15 Roadster.

Can someone point out the differences between a 15 and 17 top frame? ( I have a sneaky suspicion that my 15 Roadster has a later frame on it?

New top time is coming and I’m pretty sure the top kit doesn’t care which frame come trim out time…

But, since this becoming a hand me down to the youngest son…if the...

Does this look right? I’m used to working on non-swivel Holley NH carburetors. I pieced together the choke/mixture parts and the u-joint seems to be at too sharp of an angle and binds pretty bad. Also, the nut on the top of the carb doesn’t snug down on the mixture needle like on an earlier carb. Are you supposed to crimp the sides of the needle...

Celebrating Henry Ford’s 160th Birthday. Friday evening enjoy cake, pie and ice cream at the museum from 6 – 8 PM. Come out and meet old & new Model T friends.

Celebrating the Model T’s 115 years and still going strong.

The Rich Eagle painting tickets will be available – stop by and see me by the MTFCA Museum Parts Table. The painting is donated...

Loaded up Wednesday in Albuquerque, New Mexico …

1925 Model T Telephone Service Truck

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FJ

We are dealing with an estate T that has a Sure Fire ignition. The literature I have says 12 volt only, but owner says NO, 6 VOLT!!
Did they ever come for 6 volt??

Thanks for any information one way or another.
Ross

Lost another great member Harmon Micheals from Poland Ohio. He passed away May 9th on his 92nd birthday. He was a longtime member of the Greater Youngstown Model T Club for over 50 years. He was seen on many Model T International tours over the years in his 1926 TT truck which was his daily driver. Thank you for your serice in the US Army during...

The side of my rear radius rod at the manufacturing seam (1925) is opening slightly near the fork. Is this sn issue that needs corrected? If so, what do I do to fix it?

I have installed one of the hubs with the machined shoulder for mounting the speedo drive gear and I have stewart 60 tooth gear with the holes that line up with the three small holes in the hub. (See the pictures) My question is this, do I need some sort of spacer to go between the gear and the hub, or do I just use screws and rely on the turned...

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Is the pin that holds the generator gear to the shaft peened to stay in?
Many thanks 😊!

Late last fall I had I had to pull the engine and replace the clutch shoes (broken pieces in the oil). It got to cold and snowy before I could finalize the clutch adjustments. I need some help setting free neutral. I am wondering if I need to adjust the clutch spring length.

I have followed the instructions in the green transmission book (pg 32)....

Has anyone had difficulty posting on the Forum?

Hey guys, don't forget the Model T Homecoming is all set to return to Richmond’s Historic Depot District on Saturday, June 3, starting at 8 a.m. at the Model T Museum.

As always, the event is free and open to the public.

Join your fellow historic car enthusiasts for this annual celebration of the Ford Model T!

See historic cars from before the...

Does anybody know how many model Ts were built after the 15 millionth and which style they were? What is the last serial number of the last car built and when did it roll off the line?

Hi all,
I have tried everything I could think of to start this 21 engine. Background: the engine was rebuilt (I believe) before I bought it 2 years ago. I haven't gotten to try starting it till 2 weeks ago. Here's what I have so far:
all coils rebuilt
all new wiring harness
battery new but maybe fading a little
I rebuilt the carb with all new...

I have been cleaning the frame of my 26 Roadster and found this stamped on the inside of both frame rails near the front. Does anyone know what it stands for?

How cool is that! It’s a low hood. I found it gathering some T parts out of an old barn.

All
I’m working on a vehicle of which only 9 were made.
We need a ring and pinion.

Does anyone know a company that can make a set for us?

The vehicle is a British roadless truck and the axles were made by kirkstall forge which was in business from 1080 until Dana bought them and dissolved them in 2003. Kinda fun.

Let me know if you have any...

Hi everyone,
I am having trouble with an Anderson timer which I believe is not advancing enough at higher RPMs. With spark lever fully advanced, the end of commutator rod hits the fan belt. I took off the rod so I could advance the spark more and the engine ran much better leaving me to think there is an issue with this new timer. Has anyone...

Well, with the wife's 26 touring coming close to being on the road, it's time to get back on the TT. I was sold this truck as a 27, unfortunately the title never appeared, but that's another story. Anyway, the block stamp is a 23, the frame stamp is a 26. The transmission is a 26/27, wide brake drum and the two mounts on the top corners with...

At long last I respoked my wheels today. It went pretty smoothly. I need to peen the nuts and do a little paint touch up. The jig I made for drilling the holes straight worked perfectly.

I am sure that a set done by a professional would be nicer, but I am proud of them. Once they go back on, and I adjust the brakes, my 22 will be back on the...

Does anyone here do bright nickel plating? Ken Kopsky used to do nickel plating on the side and did a great job on some parts I sent him about 15 years ago, but he stopped doing it several years ago and I have more parts that have accumulated that need to be plated. Jim Patrick

Am I spinning my wheels trying to find a carb adjusting rod and manifold gaskets (the glands and copper rings)? Or have folks recently got these items and I just have to wait….they’ve been backordered at suppliers…and my experience with backorders is that they can be months…..

I go to this same swap meet every 3 months and see this same headlamp there every time. The owner doesn’t know what it fits, only that it’s “kerosene”. Was wondering if anybody could identify it.

1911 Ford time’s magazines have a few adds for the Buckeye jack company. They state their No. 3 jack is especially designed for Ford cars. I have one early Buckeye jack that is number 3, but it was made is Louisville, Ohio. Buckeye moved to Alliance, Ohio in the beginning of 1910. It seems all the jacks made in Alliance with the Ford name are the...

Good Morning all!

For some time, I've been using my rebuilt Heinze coils in my early '13 Canadian touring. I used to set them up using my Regan Strobo-spark unit with an adapter I made to accommodate the Heinze coils with no modifications to the Strobospark. They worked great1

I decided a while back to talk to Mike Kossor when he was getting...

On the HCCA National Tour in Visalia, California. Here is the first picture. More to come.

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Moved to the parts forum.

I am interested in a Bauer fat man steering wheel. If you have one you would be willing to part with please send me some pictures and let me know what you would like for it

I picked 1.5 of these at a swap meet yesterday. It had a Model T sticker on it not that it means anything.
I guess they are a period accessory to improve economy/performance on any car at the time.
Has anybody tried one?

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Today is Isabel's 112th birthday!
So what did I do? :lol: I took Clarabelle the '13 for a drive! (Actually forgot it was her birthday tik i got home..my bad! :roll: )Went out with 2 other club buddies..first stop was a donut stop at a fruit farm..then stopped 10 miles afterward in a small village. There a pile of gals came out of this neat old...

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Does anyone know of a new link for the John Reagan Wheel Press?

The domain used to share the drawings/instructions is no longer active ... it is for sale.

Thanks!

Tom
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This is not a T question but I figured that someone would know the answer. In addition to Model T s I also have a team of mules to get around town with and today I bought a nice old heavy freight wagon. I normally wouldn't buy one that had been changed to automobile wheels but this one had been changed over pretty early. It has two straight front...

Working on the Mall Chain Saw today, and came across this feeler gauge. Is it a possible DIY coil points feeler gauge. Thickness is 1/32 inches. No signs of being hammered , as in valve adjustment.

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Ron Custer sent out the bat signal …

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This is my route leaving
Howard, Kansas on April 4th …

I will transport Donated Parts for free …

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FJ
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Dean headed out on the highway, and gravel today - with a racer.

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Hello everyone, I was refurbishing a Holly NH when I came across something I haven't seen before (and can't seem to find references to here). It seems a few of the channels through the carb have been plugged intentionally; one of them on the flange and on of the inside the bowl. Pictures below. I don't recall my previous NH being like this and...

So is anyone running LED Headlights? If so can you give the model information and a little review for us guys without them?

Thanks
Ron

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Two years ago I discovered that the front magneto screw hole on my 1915 hogshead was stripped out. With no experience welding aluminum, I took the injured part to a shop and had the hole filled. I redrilled the hole, and ran a 10-32 tap through it. It was fine, and still is. Last week I removed the mag post to see if it needed cleaning. Nope. All...

Very few pics on the web of TT’s with mirrors. I would like to mount a drivers side mirror and have had no luck finding one. I like the looks of the hinge mounted brackets but dont like the brace going to the door panel. I have a couple of the extendable stalk type mirrors and can easily fab a “period looking” bracket. I would like to try to find...

The good news is that we have both Model T's in good running order and currently need no work. The bad news is that you can only polish brass so often, so I was looking for a Model T related project. Last year when I rebuilt the engine on our 1911 touring car restoration, I used a home made clutch spring compressor made from some modified wheel...

I replaced the steering column on my '26 Roadster with a column that was for a '26 - '27, however the throttle linkage on the column was for the Vaporizer Carburetor and I have the NH Holley. I was very careful to line up the eyelet (for lack of a better word) on the steering column in the proper place. However, to me it seems like the throttle...

I have a less than 25 miles on my New.Day timer. Last night it starting making a loud squeaking /chirping sound at around mid throttle. Took it off and cleaned it and it was fine for a few minutes but then started doing it again. A skip developed with the sound but I was also having some carburetor issues (Kingston L4 ) that I'm sure contributed...

Some of you know that I am somewhat new to the world of Model T Fords and am right now only in the very early stages of information collection. Having never owned one of these magnificent machines, I’ve nonetheless long been fascinated by old automobiles (and old buildings and old pocket watches and old typewriters and old telescopes and other...

When I bought my pick-up this followed it:
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I think it is something you mount on the tie rod (but where will the ends be? At the axle?) to limit wobble and shimmy.

Forum Chums
First, I would like to thank all the people who have responded patiently to all my questions regarding cam shafts…. your insights have all been invaluable as I try to learn more about the model T…..I am slowly getting my engine through a “refreshing”… operative term… SLOW!
I spend a lot of time on the road flying airplanes…. This whole...

I have a new Uphostery kit from Langs I had ray, Wells rewood the body and there were no springs when I got the car i believe the back rest looks weird compared to most springs I've ever seen the top of the Spring has sharp edges on the end and I don't know if I am supposed to staple the top down against tack strip , or leave it loose nothing in...

Does a spec exist for the installed ID of the TT axle bearing sleeve?
What about a spec for the bearing area on the axle itself?

I have a 27-ish T with wood spoked 21 wheels. I know the car was made with parts from all over- when I respoked the wheels there were different tenon sizes which I assume mean different wheel manufacturers. I'm asking a friend who is going to Luray to find a good rim I can rotate in to replace one with welds I don't trust (signs of cracking). I...

I’m putting in a new Brassworks radiator into my T. My question is this. Is it useful to also put in a thermostat, like the one in the photo.

George

I guess my brain is in a cloud this morning. Im trying to determine or confirm the approx ratios of my TT Auxiliary transmission and then approx mph per/1000 engine rpm based on rolling radius of my tires. One rear tire is jacked up with a flag attached so I can see one revolution while hand cranking with the spark plugs out. I am making the...

I'm attempting to assist a local upholstery gal locate any photos of a 1909 Towncar interior - front , back & top both inside & out for a friend's recently acquired project. I've done some searching on the web but not much out there - anyone here might have any documentation to share ?

Do you paint a new, zinc plated demountable rim? Just got two from Australia and am debating whether to paint or leave as is. The original two have Rustoleum silver on them.

I have an original KW 1913 coilbox, that is misbehaving. I can't see any visual evidence that there is a carbon trail, but that is what it seems. I'm not much of an electrical minded person, so am interested in hearing true answers, and no speculation. I didn't think it was possible to get a carbon trail in a solid piece of wood, but can you?

So I now have this 1914 Runabout project. What I'm guessing is the original upholstery (seat cushion, backrest, door and kick panels) are still in place after nearly 110 years. The material is very dry and brittle and some seams are pulling apart. I'm fairly certain that if I sat in it, the seams would split wide open. Is there anything that can...

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I have had a slow cranking starter in my Model T for decades and chalked it up to it being 6V. Don't all Model T' starters crank like an old tractor with a dead battery? Recently I was helping a friend with his T and was surprised at how fast his starter cranked the engine, and assumed he was running a 12V system. Well live and learn, he has a 6V...

I recently picked this up and need to know the secret for removing it from the steering column. The wheel spins freely, so the lock is not engaged. Is the key required to remove the center cover in order to get to the retaining nut?

Can anyone identify the big ol' peepers on this touring? Aftermarket or another automobile? I think they are neat looking, but don't have any other information or photos.

As I have not done any metal cutting and welding in a REALLY long time, I sent my Centerdoor front quarters to a local restoration shop for patching.

I explained these were 100 years old and cannot be had commercially.

We’ll see how that goes

Langs supplied a new gear reduction 12 volt starter for my 1914 Ford. Easy installation, just a couple of things to keep in mind.

I suggest you use 2 gaskets when installing. There is minimal clearance between the pinon gear and the flywheel ring gear. The new starter has an oil seal in the starter that makes the pinon gear slow to return after...

Just a heads up. Don Lang is going to the Luray, VA swap meet and can bring anything down if they want. We need to have the order in by this Wednesday (May 3rd). Pick up at Luray May 11th-12th. Just give Lang's Old Car Parts a call and we can put an order together for you.

Effingham Regrinding

150.00 ish
Ask for Dean….
Stock grind only

Camcraft Performance Cams

175-225 ish
Ask for Hunter
250-270 grinds

Pics to follow…..I hope!…lol

What are all these 1926 tail lamp wiring doodads things are I see in this drawing?
Have no desire to install all this stuff just curious what it looked like from the factor for a 1927 Touring.

Hi all,
I will be replacing the bendix spring on my starter. The spring loops at the ends don't line up. What problems would that pose? I've read here that the loops should line up.
Thanks,
John

Is there a website with a drawing of a model t floor. I need the location and diameter of the starter switch hole.

What size are the rivets that attach the rear axle tube to the pumpkin?

This Year’s Schedule

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FJ

What is the O ring size used in the modern style rear axle grease seals? I have a pair that need new O rings.

I do have a set of original felt style...

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Thanks,

Keith

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This is a new wood kit. Does this mark have anything to do with the placement of the risers?

Popeye is on the road again. Many thanks to cliff for selling it to me and Freighter Jim for the safe delivery. A little dirty after I drove it in yesterday’s dust storm here…

Pkl

What do you use to replace rotted top bow corners? I have seen a previous post about pcv strips from Lowes and the pieces Langs sell. Any advice or tips? Art

Has anyone ever put a Judson-type supercharger on a Model T?

Has anyone ever encountered this type of grease cap? I am assuming that it is an old accessory and not something currently manufactured. Dan FF4564A9-54F6-4D9D-89ED-DD3D1ED6B357.jpeg

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Does anyone know the name of the gentleman or business who was on the east wall of the south building at Chickasha selling rebuilt generators and starters in wooden boxes? I have a club member who may be in need of one. Thanks!

Does anyone have pictures of how they clearanced the crankcase for Model A crank and rods.

I tried to start my t today and when cranking it with the starter, I noticed the ground wire smoking and when I go out to look, it had melted. Does anyone know a cause for this problem?

Thanks in advance, Jacob Mangold

Since so many are looking for a new cam…I’ve come to a dead end…looking for another option….does anyone know of any machinists regrinding stock cams? I’d ship mine anywhere at this point!
Thanks in advance!

Can someone explain to me how to change the picture size in order to post on the forum? I have an apple iPhone and sometimes the photo will post but most of the time it says they’re too large

I've been working on my T for a while and just when I thought it was ready to be driven, I hear a knock. With a stethoscope I believe it is coming from cylinder #1. I pulled the #1 spark plug and it is oily. All other plugs were dry. Initial thought is a cracked piston ring. Took the head off and the #1 piston out and the pistons are intact. I...

The front floor boards in my 22 were old home made replacements and made out of oak. They were dried out and cracked and the “fingers” between the pedals kept breaking off. So I whipped up some new ones. They are not perfect, but they are much better than what I had and they go well with the rear floorboard I made a while back.

While I was at...

Hello all,
Are these older bands the good desirable Scandinavian bands?
Thanks,
Mike