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What year(s) of roadsters use the same top irons ? Are 22-23-24 the same are 25-26-27 the same?

There have been a lot of speedometer threads lately and I have an original Stewart speedometer booklet that went with the Stewart 160 with the colored numbers that correspond with the type of maintenance that comes due when the colored number comes around. This booklet was necessary to determine which color matched the type of maintenance depicted...

Greetings,

I'm new to the forum and Model T's. I recently picked up a '23 touring and I'm working on a deeper dive into what exactly it is that I purchased. Today I peered into the transmission and gave the drums a once over. I found that the drums had a few grooves in them. The grooves are just deep enough that you can feel them when you run...

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I have spent the past couple of weeks putting together the pieces of our restored 1911 T touring car. This is the second frame up restoration that I've done, and I have to admit it is a lot more fun putting together clean, painted parts than taking apart a grimy old parts!

Anyway, last week it was time to install the engine. Like the first...

A couple of Ruckstell Questions...

1. Can you use the 1926-1927 Ruckstell Shift Lock Assembly on an earlier small drum Ruckstell? I thought I had heard that the later style Shift Lock Assembly (P-158A) for a 1926-27 could be used on an earlier rear axle (1913-25) AND that it helped keep it from jumping out of gear. I have a Ruckstell with an...

I have read a number of solutions to the problem of extending the fuel shutoff handle from under the car to the outside. For sure the passing of time makes the trip to the ground and to the center of the car further with each birthday and I now find it a quite a chore to make the journey. As a result I often leave the fuel valve on, risking a leak...

Our 1915 runabout had the engine rebuilt in 2019 when I was restoring the car, and it easily starts by hand when set to the magneto. I'm currently in the process of putting back together the engine for the 1911 touring that I am restoring, and I also hope that it starts by hand cranking on the magneto.

Ideally it would be nice to know if the mag...

Vintage Ford magazine, September/October 2022 issue, page 41 describes how to reduce air leaks between valve stems and the guides: with felt washers are held in place by sheet metal clips. It also says here: they are sold as a complete set. I checked Snyders, Langs and Macs but found nothing. Can someone tell me where I can order this set?
Thanks...

I found this post card in my Dad's old family records. The photo was taken in Rutland, North Dakota. It is a small town in the southeast corner of the state. I was raised in Forman which is 9 miles from Rutland. My Dad's farm was about 7 miles from Rutland.

I purchased my 1927 coupe in 1954 from a farmer located about 15 miles from Rutland. It is...

Hi. I’d like to know more information about this rim. It is a Ford 2845B style rim made by Kelsey. One lug is marked with a K and Ford script. On the inside, it is stamped No. 188 and has the same Kelsey stampings (name and patent information) as the fellows in this old post. This rim also has a faint stamp that I think is an 8-24 date but it is...

OK I have my 'Stromberg OF' coming soon.
Now I am looking for information for the carb.
Does anyone have any idea where I can get information?

What is a Wakasha Ricardo Head very good and possible value?

Looking to do some learning today, so off to the forum I go!

I am putting new tubes on 20 split rims. I'd like to buy tubes made with metal valve stems (I don't trust my capabilities to fit my own valves) but can't find one with a long enough stem. Any idea where I could get valve stem extensions threaded for dust covers? Thanks!

I’ve been able to start on battery and switch to magneto with no issues until today.
I’ve checked all the obvious (to me) places, connections and post. Also took apart the switch and found nothing.
I started this morning and mag was functioning, this afternoon nothing.
What am I missing.
Thanks,
Bob

Did Model T open cars come with top bow clamps from the factory or were they Ford accessories or after market. I Have one extra that I found going through some T parts that I’m thinning down. My 21 Touring has some that came with it when I found the car in a pasture years ago.
Any information would be appreciated. I don’t think they are being...

A member of Dean Yoder’s family took these images.
He visited a local elementary school in Iowa.

FJ

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I have had numerous Ford script tools and plyers but this one caught my eye, looks different on one leg has Ford
on the other by the jaws says Herbrand mfg. in USA
does anyone have any information on the year of these? Bob

The Anheuser-Busch Kampkar version was an adaptation of
Sam Lampert’s Lampsteed Kampkar that was sold
as a kit to fit onto a standard Model T chassis
that could be ordered at your Ford Agency or Dealer
for $535 that was shipped by train.

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Good evening Forum Chums, can anyone tell me where I might be able to get an original style can type cut out for my generator I didn’t see one on Langs… Many thanks in advance Many thanks in advance

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I know the discussion has gone on as long as there have been Model T cars. Here are two new old stock unused Champion X cores I just bought (at a discounted price from what they were asking) that have the ribbed top and the old style small nut ( I believe) which should be 5-40 threads. Common or not to have that combination ? Lot's of discussion...

Since I became of that age and started taking blood thinners I bleed like a stuck pig. The little nicks seem to bleed forever, the other day I remembered Styptic pencils and tried it and man does it work great to stop the bleeding. I was so excited that I thought that I would share it.

What was this used for? The website is no more. It came with a bunch of parts.

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Even though they were wired differently, would the 26-27 Model T amp meter be the same diameter as the Model A ampmeter?

I made a purchase today.
Some are T some not so much.
Any help is appreciated.
Probably for sale soon.
Thanks

Good afternoon forum Chums!
I just thought I would give you all an update. I just got off the phone with Steve at Lang’s antique auto parts and he said replacement cams are nowhere in sight….. In spite of whatever rumors you may have heard, there are no cams even in production at present and no definitive date is to when camshaft productions are...

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Hello,
Even through I have a new top for my 1914 Touring I decided to repair the top that was on it and use it until I had time to put the new one on. Most of the time I have to put the top up and down by myself and I have noticed it puts a big strain on the fabric in a few key places and it is starting to rip. I believe the problem is how I am...

I thought the valve guides could be reamed with an oversize reamer WITHOUT removing the camshaft and lifters. But obviously I was wrong! Also, I expected the exhaust valve at the number four cylinder to be accessible WITHOUT removing the wooden firewall , or pulling the entire engine!!?? But it was not!
Any valuable hints?

Now that I have the lack of charging behind me....hopefully....it now seems to be overcharging.....maybe. I was able to get it out for a brief drive Saturday. The car lives in the corner of the garage on dollies with two other old cars so it's an unwelcome chore. I drove it for around 20 minutes and it always showed near 15amps charge and never...

I decided to use new flaps as the ones I'm taking out of the old tires are hard. I think they have been in there since 1974 when the tires were put on. I haven't tried Lang's yet but everyone see to be out of stock. Has anyone bought any lately. My car has 4.40/4.50 21 wood wheels. on a 26 touring.

Hello everyone,

A while ago I installed a new neoprene half shaft inner oil seal on my 1915 tourer. I installed it as per recommended, having wrapped tape around the keyway, apply grease etc so as not to damage the seal.

All was well at first, but after about 100 miles the oil seal is leaking again, not as bad as before but still a bit of a...

Following up on an earlier thread, when Frank Kulick went through the fence at the Highland Park racetrack with the six cylinder racer, and Henry Ford declared he was through with racing. A month later, Ford and Kulick were back at it with the 1100 cubic inch six cylinder racer, sanctioned to attempt a world mile record. This is what Detroitans...

I am looking for help to be able to finish correctly the upholstery on the seat back for the driver's seat on my 26 Tudor. The attached photos show where I am at this point. I would appreciate a couple of pictures that show how the cover is fastened and trimmed to the base of the seat back both on the front side, behind/under the driver's seat...

With the mass of knowledge on this forum, I'm sure someone has an answer for me.

Our TT did not have brake shoes in the drums when we purchased it. Thanks to Tom Strickling, I have brake shoes. I put new linings on 2 pair and installed them. When I went to put the driver's side wheel back on, it would NOT fit past the brake shoes. I had backed...

I ran across this in my internet travels. Very interesting. Supposed to have the newer bronco chassis (escape platform) I can see some familiar body lines. Even suicide doors… B8FD7D1A-5FA2-4514-8812-3310E60ED8E3.jpeg what will they think of next?
Bryant

The Southern Peach T’s took another step forward and had a weekend tour. Kept it small and simple during our visits to Rome and Cartersville, Georgia.

We visited Berry College the first day, a location which has an extensive history between Martha Berry and Henry Ford. Also, we swung by Euharlee Covered Bridge.

Sharing some pictures of the...

This image was supposedly taken in Allenton, WI.

A LOT of cars were damaged here. But, one identifiable car stands out. A Centerdoor.

If you zoom in you can see the roof of the car and that there is a strip of material of a slightly different hue on the sides of the roof. You can also tell that the roof panel is solid.

I have an idea for building a run engine stand that would rotate around the front engine mount using a old engine frame. This would not be ideal for pan/transmission alignment, but more of top and bottom end engine work.

Here are the design requirements I have in mind:
Radiator can be mounted - so it is a true run stand.
Engine can be rotated...

I am looking for source of exhaust manifold gasket for a Roof liberty 8 overhead. The exhaust ports are 11/2”also could use a recommendation for exhaust manifold material so I can make my own.
Thanks
Ralph

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When complete and fully installed, what would cause gas to leak from the hole at the bottom of the stem? Holley G 1914 carburetor,i.jpg

What is this hole for? It has a pin in it for some reason.

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20220928_111812.jpg Brought this double spare tire carrier yesterday for $40 for my 1914 touring. Assuming that it is correct because it has a narrower spot for the 3 and wider for 3.5 spare. Are there any brackets I'm missing? On my survivor car, you can see where one used to be attached to the top side of the drivers false door. I'm sure it was...

For the past 5 years I have been sitting on the collection of parts which will become my Ford English Station Omnibus. I have just shortened this to Omnibus, or Bus. My wife, Terrie, has had other names for it from time to time.

It is now time to start work on the old Bus. I have pulled it out of the barn in order to clear a space to start work...

I have just bought a kr Wilson model t oil pan jig have sand blasted the whole thing and getting the top milled but I’m missing the part that goes on the front of it and the bar that goes underneath if anyone has any pictures and measurements of them so I can remake them it would be super handy. Also wondering what the original colour of it would...

How are these brackets mounted? Would someone post a picture. Thank you. Brass tire holders.jpg

I am getting a speedster back on the road. We went with the dual exhaust. I'm looking for a carb that is more period correct.
Currently I have the lawn mower carb WILBRO. But it deserves something better.
The dual exhaust manifold gets in the way of the choke/mixture rod.
Now I am looking for a carb that is pretty close to period correct with...

This maybe a crazy idea, but has anyone ever tried/found a way to change the position of the low speed pedal itself to give more pedal travel when engaging low before you hit the floorboard?

I use Kevlar bands and a few years ago I cracked my low speed drum - I am terrified of doing that again. What a headache. Anyways, after a rebuild, some...

Anyone have a factory drawings of hogs heads can tell me center to center spacing of the pedal shafts. Thanks Dan

forecast is for sunny and 78 degrees. We are at 5894 Lemond rd in owatonna (one hr south of Mpls) See you there.

Here is another pic from 1926 in Borger, Tx. The oldest T that I can see is maybe a 23. Undoubtably there were earlier T’s around but maybe not so much on this particular day. Times were changing I guess. The date appears to be mid 26.

Does anyone know what this is
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I lost the front side curtains for my 1919 touring, will the curtains for a 1919 roadster fit? Don’t leave curtains laying on a running board. Thanks

Wednesday 9 AM I-20 Westbound Weatherford Texas there was a car hauler with a load of T’s—-anybody know where they were headed?

Mark Smith auction starts today. I was interested in a 1915 T center door sedan in original condition that Mark owned, but it's not in the auction. Does anyone know if cars were pre sold or some held back?

Just got the new Vintage Ford. Does anyone know just how many times Ed Archer’s speedster has made the cover?

Andy

Where is the best remote location for the Sure-Stop Disc Brake fluid reservoir on a 1927 coupe?

I would like to see a photo of the master cylinder connection to the brake pedal.

I wanted to put brake and tail lights on my 22 runabout pickup but I wanted them to look period. I bought some of the aftermarket lights then converted them to take the two contact T headlight sockets. I then made up a couple of mounts to screw to the bottom of the bed. I don’t think it looks too bad.

My 1919 Tudor has the keyed switch that appears to be quite standard. The back of the switch says CLUM. The key in the front says Ford. The switch face has DIM OFF ON in large letters around the top and, in smaller letters, BAT on the left and MAG on the right side.
I have an original 1919 Ford Manual. Among other things, it explains how to...

I’m in the process of installing Bennett external brakes. I want to include the drum brake but need to adapt the peddle somehow so it has the cam.
Suggestions are appreciated.
Left picture is the peddle with a short shaft and no cam.
Bob Bente
Redding, Ca.

Who sells re poured cam bearings? I have a new Stipe cam and need a t least a front bearing. Mine has an elongated hole.

Recently found a nice cowl tank and when taking apart the sediment bowl found these internal parts. The screen is just rolled up and inside the slotted housing and the tapered “cap” isn’t soldered on to the screen housing or the whole thing fastened to the bottom drain screw. It seems to go up into the bowl and sit in a hole at the top but no way...

Hackett Lowther Ambulance Unit - Le Fayel 5th July 1918

Chateau de la Mothe Haudancourt (Chateau du Fayel)

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Congratulations on our 2023 Model T Calendar winners! So many beautiful entries this year it was very tough on our employees to choose! Thank you for all the people who submitted photos. Calendars are available for preorder now and will be shipped in a couple of weeks once done with the printing.

January - Andy Blaydon
February - Zach Suhr...

Is there anywhere in the OLD , ORIGINAL Ford literature any information regarding the tolerance of the weight that the factory accepted when installing the piston/ rod assembly , when the model T was assembled at the factory in the teens and twenties?
I work on a 1919 engine and will use the lightweight cast iron pistons and rods that Ford...

Got some running board shields last month or so and a spare tire carrier back in May. I am now saving up the cash to obtain the correct fenders for 1922.

Once the fenders are acquired, a new radiator will be procured.

The fenders are the final pieces I need.

Here’s a 1919 photo of a food truck. It’s a 1919 but it’s a touring car.
They have it set up pretty neat going by the way they have the food shelves.

The caption under the photo read “food truck” so for some folks that what it was.
I don’t know if that’s an early coffee pot but maybe it was either tea or water.

Not breaking any new ground here, but since the speedster diff was illuminated and clean, the photos show a couple of modifications that make maintenance, and the eventual sale of the car, a bit easier: brass pipe thread drain plug, and brass bronze thrust' ID tag.

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I am in the process of fine tuning some Anderson Timers that I own and I need some dimensions.
Look at the image-
A - I need the distance between the point of contact on the terminals where the flapper strikes the terminal.
B - I need the distance between the point of contact on the terminals and the inner rim of the timer case.

Thanks-...

While I’ve been recovering from some medical issues & surgeries. I’ve had some time to think about some next steps on a semi restoration of an early 1910 touring I have. The engine has never run since I’ve had it. The previous owner located it in a warehouse that had been vacant for decades. He never did anything to the engine and if able I’d like...

Some of us like to travel by Model T. T travelers use various methods to find their way. GPS devices, Google maps, and Delorme atlases are popular sources. But many don't know about the detailed county road maps provided by some states on their DOT websites. Sadly, some states don't do this. But among the ones that do, the maps range from adequate...

Video camera microphones are poor at picking up some sounds, but maybe you can hear the knock. My 1915 runabout ran normally when I shut it off. But the next time I started it there was a definite knock because of some maintenance I did. The fix was simple.

Keep it stock…..or a 280…..that is the question…lol
Thought I’d toss this grenade and run like the dickens…..interesting read!

Thoughts?
Cheers Chums

Bob and Jane invited us out to the hangar for a potluck lunch after some short landing practice. Here is the '09 in front of his Beechcraft Staggerwing.
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8 cars showed up and the weather was warm enough to enjoy the day.
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I believe this is his Stearman, 1934 International, his 1940 Willys Jeep and Gary's '34 Chevrolet....

I found a license plate for my 1916 Touring that I would like to mount on the front of the car. being there is no bumper, what is the best way to mount it?

As I have sent multiple emails to the administration, log me out, remove me from your mailing list, keep my life membership, I am moving on! Enough of the silly drama and all the complaining. Life is so short and meant to be enjoyed.

Shrek aka Hank

Model T Braking

As part of our semi-annual mechanical inspection necessary to register the car and use it on the road, the inspector has to test the braking.

A modern version of the 'Tapley Meter' is used. It measures the forces when the brakes are applied using an accelerometer.

Anyway, the minimum reading to 'pass' is 50 (somethings!)...

I always wanted a brass T because I thought it would be fun to polish brass ! For the past six years, I've been honored to be Lizzie's caretaker, and she doesn't seem to mind all the mud, dust, wet sheepdogs and dirt lanes through her summer's work. And polishing the brass when she gets her annual cleaning is fun indeed ! Here's to a good start. :D

Hi there.

Here are two videos we just made in France.

The first is made by my son Hugo and concerns an attempt to drive a Ford model T using ethanol.

The second is made by a young YouTube influencer trying to drive my Ford T for the first time. It was not easy for him, but he succeeded. Now he is convinced that the Model T is an...

Kingston L-4 carbs are known to be docile running carbs at best, at worst, they starve for fuel at high speeds and when climbing long/steep grades. I've never been a fan of them, but that may be about to change...

Here's a new float valve body on the left, with increased through-put, and a Viton-compatible seat, compared to a factory body shown...

The black 1913 truck i finished 4 yrs ago..
The ex Pinno - Dobbins 1912 below that was a 2 yr build & race to make the car show in my town yesterday.. if i had another 2hrs i would of been able to fit the rear guards.
Someone on this Planet had to give these the WoW factor.
BOOM !
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If anyone can supply me with the length and width dimensions of this key rack it would be greatly appreciated. The jpg attached was originally posted back around 2017. Thanks kindly in advance, Tom. 739250.jpg

Are those white tires ?

What steering column items should be checked, other than the pitman arm and the steering bracket bushing? How are they checked?

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I came across this while I was looking for something else, it is listed as a 1931 Model T. Did/Does this belong to anyone here?

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