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Hi All
I have a set of Messenger wire wheels that suit a T. I am trying to find some information on how the hubcaps work? I am missing them all. Any information would be greatly appreciated
I believe these wheels were made in Canada

Not sure who Tennessee Mort is/was, but he nailed it in this recording...

A few years ago our club adopted Jim Riedy's Golden Retriever as our mascot. He loves riding in Jim's '26 Roadster. He even helps Jim at stop intersections by literally looking both ways for traffic. Jim's daughter is quite a talented artist and made this comic poster and framed it. I think Rich Eagle will appreciate this! That's Jim holding the...

On my ‘26 Touring the top bows ,that fit into the irons , have a “tenon” cut on them …
Does anyone have the length ,between tenons on all four bows ..I’m most concerned about the #1 & #4 bows …
The ones on them right now ,,look original ….But are different than the ones in the kit I got with the car …
They are from the Gentleman that produced them...

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A few years ago I did a run of these. I see that there are 10 left. If you are interested, they are $25.00 each with 2 rivets and including postage.

Does anyone know and can share just how much stiffer the special round wire Watts clutch spring is over the stock Ford flat wound spring?

The floorboard in my 22 (not original) was banged up and broken so I made a new one out of some wood I had in the shop. I need to add some cleats on the bottom. Can anyone tell me how wide they are and how far from the ends of the board they were mounted? Also, it appears the cleats were held on with screws or nails, but I can’t tell from the...

Langs doesn't have an amp meter. Mine is sticking. Is there a way to clean it? or somewhere else to get one?

The Portland Swap Meet begins tomorrow, March 31. The Always in April swap meet continues through Sunday April 2. Rain (most likely) or shine, come on out and see me at the HCCA booth in the northeast corner of the D building. Look for the big yellow banner!

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Keith

For no particular reason except that I really want to get back to traveling, here are three shots on the road last year.

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On Christie Street, Greenfield Village.

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Early morning by a soybean field, Crawfordsville, Indiana.

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Part of the adventure, near Bowling Green, Missouri. My...

Going through some more original parts I ran across these odd and large car windshield hinges one is brass and steel the other all steel, anyone have any ideas? Bob

I found an 1914 original glass mirror Reflector for gas headlight in usable condition but it's appear the diameter is too small and doesn't fit. Someone know what is the correct measurement ? The actual glass I have is 6''. The head light I have is Corcoran Lamp Co made for Ford Cin'ti. Also, if you could post the way how it is fit inside of the...

So I hurt my back and I'm down for a bit - so I grabbed the laptop and edited the last of the footage I took pre-tweak.

Here it is for those interested:

It's two parts - skip what you don't like.

In the video I discuss options on what I could do to the fordor. I can't sell it as is cause something inside is clearly not right and I can't move...

Why can't I post photos that are taken with my phone in vertical position?

From a friend I got a Octopus Growler ,he is made in England .
Here in the Netherlands we have 240 Volt AC .
So I like to know or this growler is 110 or 220 Volt .
Thanks for your answer .

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In Bushmike's post on his re-awakening his TT, he mentioned new upholstery for it. I suggested using pre-used material.

Here is the trim in Henrietta. Her upholstery was all bu eaten out by mouse plagues during her 63 year slumber. This upholstery was in a car I restored for a customer. I kept it for patterns so others could...

On March 18th I hosted an ignition system clinic at my shop. About 18 members attended enjoying donuts and coffee with a shoebox swap meet before hand. Using a variety of parts and tooling we went over the basics of the model T ignition system. I think everyone picked up something and I had to dig a little to answer some of the questions.

With...

The valve head drawing (15th Jan 1927) lists the material as Grade B cast iron. I'm wondering if anyone has the specifications on this material?

I've seen other threads referencing Shop Theory - The Henry Ford Trade School listing the composition of EE steel and other materials. Does anyone have a copy of this that could check?

I'm looking for some input and advice regarding how realistic an idea I have is.

Here is a little background information: I'm looking at retiring in about 5 years and we'll probably be downsizing shortly thereafter (or so I've been told...). My main hobbies have been vintage and antique snowmobiles as well as some old tractors & a few old cars &...

Windshield decal - there when I purchased.

Does anyone have a factory drawing of the two piece valve? Any year would be ok.

I'm putting together an article for our local club magazine and am after the material for the head and stem & also details on how the two are joined.

Pictures of other cars in the estate auction

Hello,
Broke out the t for the first time and noticed a flow of grease and oil out of the u joint. It was grease followed shortly after by a mix of oil. I believe the grease melted and flowed out. What grease should be used in the u joint?
Regards,
Matthew

I will be upholstering my touring car this spring and want to know if anyone has any photos of the job anyone else has done. I got a kit from Classtique & it is beautiful! Of course I don’t want to mess it up in any way, so just trying to do some homework before tackling the job. Any photos and comments appreciated!

During our club's tech session last night, Joe Bell showed us a rear wheel with an interesting hub on it. As you can see it's got six flats on it that are also pretty well beat to crap. Apparently someone had trouble getting the wheel off the axle. The felloe clamps do indicate it's a Hayes wheel FWIW. Anyone seen one like it? Aftermarket hub...

For some time now one rear wheel was talking to me as we rounded corners. It had already had a farm fix with metal wedges driven between spokes. I had tightened the hub bolts and re-peened the bolts, but looseness in the tenons could not be fixed. The difficulty was finding a sound replacement with the same weathered look. In the end I gave up...

Anyone bringing good usable ‘22 fenders to Luray this year? I may be in the market if price and my wallet can come to terms.

I’ve heard that a Voltage Regulator (cutout look alike) is smarter than the original generator cutouts. How is the generator third brush adjusted when a VR is used…or does it even matter?

The Brass Era, 6 Day, 2023 Golden Gate Tour will start on Sunday evening, May 28, 2023 at the Mill Valley Travelodge for 4 nights. Call (415) 569-3948 for reservations (no group block). Make reservations now if you plan to attend!

Then, we progress to the Creekside Inn - Russian River, on Thursday, June 1 for two more nights. Call 707-869-3623...

The clamp-on swivel bracket on my 1915 didn't want to stay put. So I bought a #2696B spindle arm, the one with a hole in it for a swivel bracket. I thought it would be pretty simple to make a bracket that would take a bolt through the hole and remain solidly in place. But it turns out the hole is tapered. I expect I can make a tapered part that...

I have sent rocky mtn brake an email with not reply
Just need afew small things for TT brake setup

...I’ve recently had the good fortune to acquire most of the correct ‘3 bolt’ muffler for my 1914 runabout. Thankfully, the center and middle ORIGINAL baffles are still in good shape as is the tail pipe. However I had to order the external muffler shell from one of our suppliers. Therein lies my problem: The cast iron muffler diameters are...

What are these wire springs and where do I get new ones?

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April 13-15, setup day is April 13. New location this year, Tulare County Fairgrounds. This is traditionally a great swap meet! See you there.

These are images generated by Artificial Intelligence on the Stable Diffusion website.

You type in a description (eg Model T Snowmobile) and hit Generate Image.

I wonder if anyone recognises the photos they are based on?

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I used to post pictures but now a yellow triangle comes up, what am I doing wrong? Thanks

In the thread Who's that in the photo? Alan invited me to post a photo of him on a visit to us here in South Australia. Before I could work out just which photo he was referring to, the news came that his five year fight against leukemia had taken its toll, and he passed just after his 70th birthday

Alan had restored a 1926 T roadster pickup that...

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I’ve got what may be the last new Berg’s radiator, that I bought from him last winter just as he was shutting down the business. The box arrived, I peeked inside and put it away til needed. Well, opened it up today to install on my ‘26 RPU and saw that the upper hose neck is very different than all of my other radiators. Not only does it take a...

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I wish I knew how to zoom in on the radiators.

So I want to make sure I get the layering correct. Got my kit from Classtique ( a very well made kit!!). For a 26 touring. Starting from the vinyl to the springs for the front seat back.

1. Vinyl this has a layer of cotton and then burlap secured with the buttons that are on the rear of the seat.

2. Next 2 layers of cotton that was marked...

I am looking for pictures of the seat back upholstery on a 19 roadster. I am especially interested in the area of the arm rests and where the body dips down from the top bow saddle bracket to the arm rest. I want to know how close the upholstery follows the body contour. Inside and outside views with the top up would be great. If anyone has a...

I am wanting to purchase an Enclosed trailer to haul a single Model T Touring and am looking for some advise on what the size enclosed trailer one should use. I want to be able to go in and out with the top up with a 1924 Touring Car that has a height of about 7 feet and a 1909 that is about 7 foot three inches. The height of the door would be...

I just spoke with Debbie at the Fair Grounds. If you want a space for this year's event, please contact Debbie, or me, by this Friday. They want to close the registration by April 3rd. Debbie's phone number is: (five five nine)686-four seven zero seven. My number is: (five five nine)967-zero one one two. You really don't want to miss this event....

Some know Robert ( Bob ) Peterson.

For those that don’t - Bob lives between Rochester & Minneapolis in Kenyon, Minnesota.

He has several Model T’s and Model A’s.

He hosts a Swap Meet at his farm each year.

What caught my eye - about 2.5 years ago Bob purchased the 1913 Ford Dealership Building in his small hometown in a sealed bid auction....

How I install a tire with NO TIRE LEVERS. No risk of scratching the paint on the wheels.
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I thought I would check in with the experts before I take to tinkering tomorrow. Not too much to my dismay at the moment all of our modern vehicles are having issues so our 26 touring has had to step up to fill the void. Today I had to run to Wytheville (about 60 miles roundtrip) to get some feed for our mules. Going there I noticed what I...

I got a reground cam in a box marked.295 lift. How can I find out what it is? Thanks Dan

Three years ago - on the eve of the beginning of
COVID-19 travel restrictions in Minnesota - I found
myself visiting a Living Legend in Minnesota.

I had to be out of the state in the next day
or so - I could not visit his farm.

This year - he will host another swap meet at his
Farm on April 22nd for Model A and T Hobbyists.

This Is What I...

Anyone know what this ring gear and pinion fit.
11 tooth pinion 42 on ring gear. Shaft in pinion is tapered like a T. Looks to be same size as T. Any info would welcome. Thanks Dan
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Forum Chums……
This is off topic….if not of interest or not allowed please remove…..two videos to follow from my bailiwick…..you folks have taught me so much about the Model T and my new venture….thought I’d share my area of a little knowledge……I love wrenching in all iterations!

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Part 2

Anyone know the maximum amount of material that can, or has been removed from the late model cyl head?

I am contemplating installing a set of 265 chev pistons into a T block to accomodate the chevy crankshaft I will be installing.
It seems the chevy pistons are a pretty close match for the chevy rods, this will require a bushing for the wrist...

I needed to drain my radiator and now that I refilled it the petcock is dripping. The car has an original radiator and the petcock seems loose. Any tricks to help with this or is it off to the radiator shop?

Can anyone tell me if there were 1915 Touring cars that did not have the brass radiator? I'm trying to resolve with a friend. Would there be a late 15 change to steel curved radiators and hoods? Thanks.
J

When I purchased my 1927 coupe in 1954, eight coils came with it. When I started the coupe restoration, I purchased a coil tester, and all tested OK. I had the Coil Man restore five, and I am keeping the other three for possible future use. I recently coated the five with three applications of boiled linseed oil per his recommendation.

I thought...

This lid/cap came with some Model T parts I picked up a while back. I’ve had a lot of T accessories over the years but I haven’t been able to figure out what this lid’s application was for. The lid measures 3.4” in diameter.

Thanks!

Good morning all,
I have searched the web looking for a nice full side view photo or sketch of a Steel Closed Cab TT Snowmobile. Lots of pics of angled views but none a straight side view. If I can find a nice pic, I need someone with printing capability to print off half a dozen 8 1/2x11’s. I would be happy to pay for the copies. I want to cut...

Here is the 2nd steering column to be identified. (Last one).

Column Length is about 54-56 inches.

Steering wheel is finger-jointed wood.

Spark and Throttle control levers are near the top of the column and have spring loaded lockers to maintain a setting.

The control levers and quadrants might be brass, but I have not done a test.

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Paula has posted some new videos of the MTFCA Wonderful Wisconsin 2022 National Tour. Please give her a thumbs up. Great videos- lots of effort.
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The videos are also posted on the Tennessee T’s website

Is anyone using a GPS speedometer on their Model T? How is it working out and do the coils cause a problem?

Found some of these bolts in some NOS stuff. Anyone have ideas what it might be for? I was thinking maybe TT rear spring clamps?
Have not gotten size yet, but will if needed. Thanks Dan
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Do you have this early Model T Coil Box Key? I am looking for a photo of this key for a project I am working on.

Thanks for the anticipated cooperation and assistance,

Don Demio

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Optima Battery ? Looking forward to 6 volt after tax refund arrives.... After looking at lower sales prices from independent vendors, bargains galore, and several opinions given by friends,.... I probably will purchase direct from manufacturer to get a true new battery. Others that have purchased thru cheaper sales have actually purchased used...

I was wondering when the stamped body numbers first appeared on the front floor risers and how long they continued. Also, can you please post some photos of actual stampings? The one I’ve included is from a 1917 touring, but it appears to be stamped onto metal, when I always thought the riser area was typically wood?...

Anyone have issues with the aluminum timing gears?

Mine is noisy as all get out.

I need a new 12V battery for my T. The current Optima red top lasted only four years. I'm very disappointed in it. The previous one lasted almost ten! I'm looking for another brand that is cheaper. I'll entertain all types. Thanks.

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Didn’t quite expect to see this Leg at Chickasha, especially at 50 ft tall, but here it is. You can see the south building in the background and you can also see the Leg from the fairgrounds.

I want to use original radiator springs for my 1927 coupe, but I can't find two of mine. Do any of you have some that I could purchase?

I will put this request in the classified section aso.

I got home tonight and found a prize in the mail box! Many thanks to Mike and Keith for your kind gift of the beautiful
Prest-O-Lite wrench, very much appreciated! You guys made my whole weekend! :D
Kind Regards,
Rick Rice

Please help identify this steering column (#1) and the vehicle it was used on.

Length of column tube is ~ 46 inches.
Spark and throttle levers are about 11 inches down the column from the steering wheel spiders.
Part number 344253 and a 4 with a (triangle K) proof mark are cast-in-place on the gearbox housing.

Thanks in advance for your help....

I've got a couple questions on Warford transmissions. First, are the gears/bearings in the aluminum case and the cast iron case, the same? Second, I see that there are replacement bearing sets available but they are listed as fitting either the 1923-24 Warfords or the 1925-27 version. Is there a way to date when these transmissions were built . ....

These regulators are from my 1927 coupe. I purchased new ones. Should I throw these away or would someone find a use for them?

I just received an early hub with the machined step and three holes for mounting a speedo drive gear directly to the hub. I thought the holes for mounting the gear would be threaded but they don’t seem to be. Should they be threaded and if not, how is the gear mounted?

What would be the average acceptable amperage draw on a Model T starter?

just a note for all so they don't repeat an episode like mine. I recently bought a new battery for my touring. Like everything else it cost more and was a little smaller than the battery it replaced. It definitly does not fill the battery cage, but neither did the previous battery. It appeared to be secured as it should be with the stock T hold...

Whether you use Schrader, Dill or Bridgeport tire valves, the choice is yours. I like 2 3/4 valves as opposed to the original 3 length. You still use the same number of threads, and there is just enough room for the rim nut. With the dust cap installed you can't tell. Why? Probably that 1/4 cuts down the weight somewhat.
As for the new rubber...

Some of you have seen it happen on video - it's way worse now. I have an issue with the green thunderbolt - I thought it was akin to slamming a modern car into park but after watching the video I shot yesterday (bcking the car out to bring in another trans to rebuild on camera as requested) - it is definitely throwing the car forward when it...

Ok, why is the speed of the engine affecting the pitch of my motor type horn? I assumed that it was getting power from the battery which would be constant. Would it have to do with me changing my generator cutout to a diode?

Today, I was going to throw in the trash, 5 old, cracked metal and 5 old cracked rubber stemmed 21 tubes. I, also, have 2 tubes that are not cracked and are still holding air. I have no idea how old the lot is, but I suspect even the newest are 60 years old or more. I went ahead and cut the metal valve stems from their tubes, These were original...

The roadster pickup and an A from Bardstown, Ky. are in an online auction, earlier today I thought for sure the delivery truck was on there but I don't see it now, there is a huckster on it. You'll see a Studebaker Lark on there, I was told today that's the only car left in that lot that's not sold. These were from the thread months ago listed as...

Replaced housing caps with the Snyders outer grease seals. The key doesn’t fit all the way into the keyway length wise. Solutions please.

Less than 24 hours to go on this auction. Looks like a nice car, and seems like a pretty low current bid:

Late last Monday night, a little past midnight, I ordered two new front tyres (30 x 3) through the Blockley website. Later that morning (Tuesday) my card was charged. The amount was about $25 more than the cost of tyres (£298) plus shipping (£116). I assume that was Paypal's cut. On Wednesday at 8:26 AM British time the tyres were shipped. They...

Looking for a 1912 or 1913 Runabout/Roadster restored or (unrestored but must have all pieces).

I installed the fuel line as shown in the attached photo. After the install, it occurred to me that I maybe should have used a longer line and put more bends in it so that there is more give to accommodate engine vibrations. What do you think?

August 22nd

Subject to availability

Free enclosed transport along my current route
[from Gallup, NM east along the I-40 corridor
to Corbin, Kentucky

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If you attended the 2023 Chickasha Swap Meet
as a private shopper - visitor - vendor
I want to personally Thank You.

Free transport does not apply...

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Did heat pipes come from the factory on vehicles with NH carbs?