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Strange,the radiators are different sometimes in pictures.
I just wish I was younger or in better health,I have always wanted to build a close replica,I bet that would BE FUN to drive.

Mike,

That's the exact same situation I'm facing. My hope is to peel back the top/straps/bowdrill, etc., remove & replace the wood, then carefully tack everything back in place.

Unfortunately, the suppliers only sell straight sections of wood that do not have the bends/curves at each end, as the originals do. My exact problem is that my bow is...

Trent

Thanks for your details on the brackets. My photo just depicts the common types found, and I left the ‘17-‘25 dates on that bracket as the earlier ones have more unique markings as some are raised embossed in the castings, making ‘11-‘16 just exceptions for real authenticity, as you noted they all have that later angle.

For early ones, and...

I saw a Jay Leno's Garage episode this morning featuring a ride in a Model T equipped with a wood gasifier, and a trip on the Mt. Washington (coal fired) cog railway.

Robert... I do not know Shawn, and If he contacts me I will sure help him out,,,n

It has been tried several times. Insurance is one of the big issues!
One of the biggest problems is the potential for liability, coupled with the club politics. Some people want to go whole hog crazy! Most people that get involved are too short sighted. Those two things get together and the serious hobbyists realize the ridiculous risks the others...

Don’t know why my phone posts pics here all catrywompus
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I believe this is caused by the orientation of the phone when the picture was taken. And may be smart phone model dependent.
I don't have the problem with my iphone 7 with the Portrait Orientation Lock OFF
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To Rotate the screen on an iPhone or iPod...

The entire angled piece holding the rubber bumper is held on to the inside of the door by 2 rivets. Since your main concern seems to be that there is no room to properly attach the bumper, have you considered grinding off and punching out the two rivets securing the angled bumper holder with a dremel tool equipped with a grinding disc to remove...

I love my ol model T's but no way I am stout enough for a trip like that in 1.
He is a adventurer for sure.

On my 26 roadster, the outboard lower edges of the top pads come down to the bow that extends forward out over the windshield and run paralell to the bow. The outboard lower edges then run straight back to the rear bow, while the top deck material itself slants down a little toward the back of the car. The pads seem to be tacked to the middle bow,...

Dan,

The Record of Changes for the steering gears (the sun, the planet and the gear case itself) do not list a pressure angle for the teeth before the change in 1919. The Record of Changes simply describe them as having “straight 14 pitch teeth”. I do not have the part drawing for any of the gears made before October 1919, so I cannot say if a...

Send it to Ben Martin for rebuild. Don't waste your time and money doing it yourself with vendor repo parts. 770 938 337six

Today I was informed from someone who just fitted 4 Blockley's that in very small print is, Made in Vietnam. :o

Yes they are made in Viet Nam. However they are made to a much higher standard the anything from the Long Beach guys.

I have 1927 touring , paint red , body nice amateur restoration, motor runs fair ,should be rebuilt . I have owned this car for 32 years.
Pictures on request. Price $7000.

Personally, I liken this to people saying that tool boxes will tip over if you leave one too many drawers open... just my opinion.

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That is definitely the plan. I am making new push rods, need to do some fiddling and adjustments to the rocker alignment (side to side so the pushrods align with the rockers and clear the cover) and am waiting for a copper head gasket to be available. Manufacturing manifolds is also on the list. Looking for a proper carb for it.

Options (of many types!), commodities exchanges, even the stock market today (but that could be another political drift?), are all not much different than horse racing or a floating crap game. A few people that know how to game the system can make a fortune! Many people will win big (occasionally?)! But for every one of those, a hundred other...

I did talk with Larry Sidmore and got it figured out.

Here are some pictures, I can get more. If you need more let me know what pictures you want.

Yes
His plans you use them as a pattern to make the wood. I had a set for my 19 Runabout years ago. I later sold them. I made some of the wood using them using them as a guide. I bought a kit that was made using his plans.

I’m still wondering who or what ever happened to if Leon Parker’s plans that were put up for sale. And as most of know they...

Cut a wooden form matching the curvature of the good side and use it on the broken side to hold the 2 parts of the broken curved bow at the proper curvature then when you have the ends perfectly aligned, cut several strips of fiberglass cloth And place the strips long ways and apply the mixed resin to the cloth. Do two sides, let it cure an turn...

Model T tires, including the low pressure balloon tires are low volume tires. They do not need to lose much air to lose a substantial amount of pressure. I find that small variations in tire pressure can materially affect ride and handling with 4.40 X 4.50 X 21 balloon tires. The clincher tires get downright dangerous if correct pressure is not...

I just bought a part and as right now waiting for her get my check but her communication great and she hopes she gets thing right
But 9ne thing is I'm getten ready dump another big pile of T goods on interwebs cheap cars and parts ect

Tom, thank you for posting these great pics.
Wayne, good catch on Edsel’s cross country T.
Dan, I had to give it a try on a couple too.

Hi Kim, thanks for the recommendation, I'll look into that.

Has anyone used the plastic ones available

Yes they work great, you will have to heat and shape it though.

I knew those would go fast, hopefully they will be used on a car and not just thrown into a bin. :)

I bought a hill climb motor with a sure break crank. It was std/std large radius's. Knowing that everyone I ever heard of that was run broke, I ran it anyway. (All those others must have been well ground, but mine was like NOS. #3 version) Btw, I believe there were 3 versions, The last & best having the biggest counterweights. I dont think I put...

I don't see why not, give them a call. :)

LOL, and when it got towed, it became the worlds' first 5th wheel.

I have one used copper gasket, I will send pictures if someone interested. I'm asking $40 plus the ride. Not perfect like a new but it look not bad, maybe a guy like Scott Conger will gave you better opinion about it than me. I'm not an expert just enthusiast Model T folks, Hope that help.

That's WICKED Pat
Craig.

Put me in with the crowd that uses a solenoid to save the original switch. a solenoid for a 66 f100 ford pickup will fit the top 2 bolts holding the steering column to the dash,a couple extra wires and use the original switch to make the solenoid work.

The switch I used was a 20Amp and it has a 25 amp fuse inline too. Just in case....
Red cutoff...

Yes, we booked our time slot.

..ever notice that nothing on these cars is EVER straight forward and or cut and dried? ;)

That pretty much sums up my sermon for the past forty years!

If I have said it once, I have said it a hundred times!
The model T Ford is the ultimate icon of mass production! Fifteen million cars, all alike. No two exactly alike?

Wonderful the work you...

Hi John, welcome to the hobby (and the forum).

All the best with the Ruckstell. Following the book for a tear down is not difficult and you should be OK with doing the work .

all the best
Adrian Whiteman

Do you have contact info?

Tim,
Here you go:
Brittens Brass Works
Rick Britten
10391 I-Drive South
Cresco MI 49033
Two 69- nine 79-392 eight

Jim - re: threaded shafts. The car is a 1911...would that make a difference? Are early pedal shafts any different?

Good question. I didnt think so, but the shafts shown appear to have a lot more thread. Could this be from an accessory outside band adjuster set?
I have seen old pedal shafts that get a wear pattern that reduces the O.D.
This...

Steve

with carbs like this, the rebuild process typically involves the bushing of the throttle shaft and manufacture of a new shaft. If the rebuilder knows the intended application, an extended shaft is made so as to effect actuation from which ever side you need or desire.

Carbs manufactured like the OE-1 really should be mounted with the bowl...

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Has anybody made blocks from the 'plastic' decking materials that are so common today? And if so, with what result? I used it for the hood shelf blocks on my 26 and will also make body blocks from it. jb

I received the new rivet setting tool pictured above yesterday. I'm glad I posted this question. I've been doing riveting all my life, and never heard of this tool. This is the real purpose of this forum.

The best thing to do is get Russ's speedometer book.

Terry. I purchased a 160 from Russ Furstow about 25 years ago. I wanted to use the 160 in my 1926 coupe because it looked cooler, was bigger, had a trip reset knob and color coded numbers that reminded you that the time had come to perform certain maintenance functions, but when I did the measurements in order to install the 160, I found it was...

I think that is evidence of a very healthy, well tuned engine. Magneto starts on MAG have happened to me when starting my ‘26 coupe with the starter and with the crank, which is very satisfying when it happens. Jim Patrick

Thanks Frank. I have several boxes of clear ones like that and the box is marked Headlight Bulbs. I had thought they were Mag bulbs also. Sorry if I have confused anyone.
Rich
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Thank you Mark, that is what I was looking for. Ray

Go to the vehicles forum. Click on the rules near the top and the post describes how anyone can post an ad. There is a phone number to call and a $20 fee.

I have replaced a couple of loose rivets on the outside end. The loose ones were drilled out. New rivets were inserted from the inside. I used an angle grinder to dig a slot in the outside of a piece of heavy walled tubing to act as a buck for the rivet head. The tubing was inserted in the end of axle housing and jammed the rivets in place.The...

Owner’s of barn fresh TT’s, T trucks and rusty, unrestored drivers would appreciate upholstery kits made of burlap feed sacks with the purina checkerboard logo still on the burlap. Burlap was a popular replacement upholstery material among farmers back in the day. It was cheap, durable and abundant. Jim Patrick

PS. It was not a problem back when...

The attached photos show how the metal channel is fitted to the bottom of my 1927 coupe door glass. The original is also shown.

The bedding material is rubber to which oil is added to get it to swell once in place.

The seal piece is A-79500.

Here is T wire wheel with correct style lug nut. Two of the others are impostors :lol:

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how are you window runs on the glass for the door mine is missing them not sure how to make them

Mine are a latch system introduced in late 21 for the 22 models. The same as the front quarter glass.

Give me a call since your email isn't working.
Great. I found two phone numbers and both got a cannot be completed as dialed message. Maybe you can call me.

Three won sicks, 7 7 too, 7 fore too won.

I saw that collection. Guy had 250 cars. Lots of 33-34 fords.mowt haven't run in many years

Yup. The parts from Snyders are patterned after the Cleveland Forgings kit. Understandably, they are not forgings, but welded fabrication except for the tailgate latches. The rear bolsters are cleverly made by welding the S member to a carriage bolt. In all, very serviceable. I wish the welds had been fussed with a little better to mock forgings,...

I think a lot of the taper issues might be build up in the taper and choking caused by the nut giving a false reading of wollered out hubs. I recently went through 16 rear wire hubs with a coarse round file. It is important to only glide the file flat on the angle and not lift either end as you do it. Feel the small lumps and work the file...

I will buy any you have left

Mike commented first,but I think his product would be perfect in a higher revving engine of a speedster and still able to maintain the stock look and function of running on coils. No hassles with high rev operation of coil points and timer rollers.
The E-Timer eliminates all magneto variables by operating only on 6V, 8V, 10V or 12V battery. The...

Operating on battery means you have to continually adjust spark advance with engine RPM for optimal engine performance. A distributor with proper centrifical advance is one solution if you don't mind the non-stock appearance. Another option is the E-Timer electronic ignition which uses the stock coils, stock wiring and provides Automatic Timing...

I may be wrong but i believe they were introduced around or in 1915/1916, they were used a lot on the World War 1 ambulances of the American Field Service. Ford did not provide removable rim wheels yet and they were a great thing to have in the adverse conditions of the war in Europe. On old photo's fromthe early ambulances you can spot them...

Thank you Duey. I appreciate your comments, and the fact you've suffered through to this point. Now to put a fork in it on the 5th and last one. I thought this would take two or maybe three segments when I started. However..........

CRANK CASE REPAIR ARMS

Automobile crank-case mounting
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Thanks again. I was trying to do some research on what folks might be asking for them. I have a few Hudsons and three or so set of APCO arms that I don't need and I'll either be posting them up here on the forum or have them at my spot at Hershey.

Andy

I have a NORS C.D. switch assembly, and it is exactly the same as the Ford issue, except there is no script under the headlight switch lever. Also, the back of the assembly is bare metal.

I see a lot of carbon, have you tried leaning out the carburetor in small increments to see if the car will run OK with a leaner mixture?

Any time you use low gear, it is essential to keep firm, steady pressure on the pedal to prevent band slippage. A T can run for long distances in low gear, if it is necessary, but the pedal must be kept firmly pressed down for the entire time.

I had a worn out roller on a T some years back (at least I was carrying spare roller!). Went on a tour, car was running rough. Went to change the roller, and sure enough, dropped the pin. As Steve J said, it wound up in some alternate dimension. So I found a twig from a tree branch, found a section about the right diameter, and using pliers or...

I zoomed in at the maximum on that car stuck in the mud. I can't see the emblem on the radiator even with a magnifying glass after i zoom. I did, however, notice something interesting. There is a small animal tied to the spare tire. Looks like it might be a fox.
Norm

Apparently, the fail was from not using the ring & gland type gaskets.

...I am using the copper gasket with the spring like ring pieces that help line up.

Apparently not...

There I went assuming.

Our club members often have our picnics at the beach along the shore of Lake Erie. At one of these picnics we met potential members who shortly afterwards bought a car. Tim helped them bring the car home and helped them get it running.
Today, he gave the husband and wife driving lessons.

Later in the afternoon, Tim was stopped by a couple who...

You're right Rich and thanks. I bet they told me 6 times along the way how great it was for them to ride in my car and that I was willing to take the time to do it. I think it was as good for me as it was for them.

The front bushing was modified too - what you see sticking out does not turn. Only the gear+ does.

There are/were several Gary Browns in Waco TX. You'll need some additional info to narrow down the search

From your photo, the two ends should be bent down. This will result in the plain section of the bend being closer to the spindle arm and thus a tighter fit. That is the way the originals are bent.

Allan from down under.

Grandma didn't ride in the car. She held on to a short rope tied to the back. When she got above a slow trot, air collected under the starched skirt and she skimmed along on a cushion of air. That lady would have been middle-aged at the outbreak of the Civil War.

When blowing out the ports with air, or cleaning them out with a spray cleaner, use eye protection. Sometimes the port can make a U-turn and point right back at you. Jim Patrick

Hi Mark and Scott,
I’ve known fellas who were fond of Carter BB-1 with the adjustable main jet. My understanding is rebuild kits are available, they start and idle well, and they have nice accelerator pump on them.

Try the Model T Times.

When you say towed it home I hope that was on a flatbed. Model T's should not be towed on all four wheels or you risk damage. You obviously have the skills to work on a Model T, what can bite you is making assumptions which might not apply to the technology used in the vehicle. Educate yourself and get to know some local Model T people. It's a...

James

It HAS been done, and it has reported on. One well known engine builder did it perhaps hundred(s) of times with reported great success. All documented within the pages of the FORUM. It was a well-known modification pitched during the time these things were made new.

My preference would be studs & nuts. I'd suggest re-torquing the manifold assembly after running the vehicle and check that the exhaust pipe nut is still tight.