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I have seen pictures of Centerdoor T's with the side window down. We have a 1920 Centerdoor, with a strap that hangs off the base of the window. How do you operate the windows?

With fuel prices as well as other expenses I had decided to skip Hershey this year. However, following the lead of forum “nomads” such as Dean Yoder and Steve Jelf, as well as others, I decided to take advantage of my hybrid car and do Hershey “on a budget.” Usually I pull a trailer with one or two cars, staying in hotels on the way to and from,...

I have purchased a brand spankin' new EZ-Hauler all-aluminum 7'x14' enclosed cargo trailer for hauling Model Ts around.
Since it is new, before I get gas and oil dripped on it, I would like to put some sort of protective covering on the floor and ramp.
Maybe like a spray/brush on pickup bed liner, or maybe the epoxy type of garage floor finished...

As you all probably know, here in SW Florida we were hit by Hurricane Ian last Wednesday. Our house and the Model T are fine, we have power back (we have a whole-house generator, so technically we never lost power) so for us all is well. The same cannot be said for Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, and Pine Island. If there were any Ts on Fort Myers...

I saw this add on facebook marketplace . What is the springy looking thing near the oil can?

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Number one is the less pressing problem, the car gets weak spark on magneto and backfires. I cleaned off the terminal but we were told when we bought the car it flat out didn’t work. What could be the cause of this? We have just ran the car on battery this entire time so it is more of just a wonder instead of a real problem but ideally I would...

Here are a few pictures, have some time before the Friday night dinner.

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Our Monday run to Trangie
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I am not a TT kind of guy, so got a question. How do you tell difference between T3814, front shackles tie bar and TT 1067 brake expander link. Be told look very close to each other. Thanks Dan

Note: 3814 fits car

My problem is, I am getting to old and tired to keep working cars. I have 2 model t's left. One is a 24 touring, everything is completely re-done, motor,, trans, ruckstell, driveshaft and bearings, front end, bearing, bushings, new body wood, new wood wheels, all the sheet metal and fenders has been blasted, repaired epoxy primed and painted......

Have a speedster build and tearing apart a rear axle I’ve got. Looking for input on whether new ring and pinion is warranted. Also I see some wear on axle, Babbitt thrust washer was broken when I tore apart so assuming it caused the wear?

Good Morning-
My Dad and I were going through some carburetors in our collection and came up with this unusual Kingston Model L. It appears to look and be the exact same as a regular Model T L just scaled up into a larger size. Does anyone know what this might have been used on?
-James

From reading Model T lore you might think magneto headlamps burn out at a furious rate. But when I had a bulb go out last week that pair had been in the car for at least three years. I don't do much night driving, but I seldom shut off the lights. When the car is running the lights are on.

Mag lights being wired in series, like old time Christmas...

I just picked up a set of Roadster body wood plans drawn up by Mel Miller and would love to know more about him. He is going to be saving me quite a bit of money and headache from beyond the grave.

Anybody have a biography of this guy? How old was he when he passed? What did he do for a living? What motivated him to make these plans? Did he make...

I’ve been going through my collection of bits and pieces and came across this set of body to cowl brackets. Can anyone tell what year they would fit? They don’t seem correct for my 1923 high radiator roadster. Thanks.

Here is a typical Texas town street scene probably in the mid 30’s.
It gives an indication that Model T’s were beginning to lose their favor as an older car and times were moving on. I think there are no more than 3 among the crowd of parked cars. I know there is a 26-27 Coupe but not sure about the others.

Concerning bendix spring bolt washers. Does it matter where the tab that bends down rests? Should it touch the outer surface of the bendix spring or should it be down in the gap and the end of the spring?
Thanks

Since I bought my B-ARD Armadillo Speedster, I have never restored the GUIDE TRACTOR drum lights that came with it , I have been using a set of Model T headlights I bought. I saw these lights on Ebay with a buy it now price, and they looked awefully clean so i went ahead and bought them . They have STANDARD lenses, they are dual bulb and have...

I have decided to install the upholstery/top before putting the coupe body back on the frame because access to the inside will be easier.

I have never installed any upholstery. The instructions received with the upholstery is limited. Therefore, any suggestions/guidance will be appreciated. I assume I will be asking specific questions as the...

Kathy Tagert posted a couple of interesting photos of a red Fordor. Apparently they have left so she cannot get more.

Wire wheels are silver. Lower body is red with wood strips on outside of running board. Upper body is white. Silver roof? Interior looks like correct wool fabric. She stated it had a cedar headliner

Would like to see more shots...

Hello all.... Dan Knoll From Santa Cruz.. Checking in to say hello . Now that we are post Bad Covid , just wanted to check in and say hello. Still have my B-ARD ARMADILLO SPEEDSTER , SERIAL #2, currently putting new tires on and getting rims powder coated. Built a Mother -in-law seat for the rack out of a Treasure chest small Lane cedar chest,...

Hello T friends

Yesterday I received a set of used Rocky Mountains Bremen for my 1926 Touring. Unfortunately, not everything is complete.

Can someone tell me how long the two operating rods have to be? Can I take the fork heads off the original brake?

Also missing are the two springs that go over the mounting flange and pull the lining away...

At a local flea market with my wife sometime back, late last summer I think, I bought a large box of assorted Model T parts for $10. Included were a bunch, 6 or 7, timers. Our '21 Touring had a New Day timer on it but the cam seal leaks a tiny bit so I've been removing the timer and cleaning it out occasionally. Since one of the new timers was a...

I know there has been a lot of discussion about led head light for model t but, has any one found one for a 15 taillight?
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Saw this on the main site for Big Bend National Park enthusiasts. Sanderson is on the road to BB out in West Texas and a main railroad switching station for trains heading West to California. Building has been turned into a “Cafe” of sorts. I would be interested in seeing up close the storage box under the rear end. Secondary roads out there are...

It is only 2 weeks until Hershey. Be sure to come by the MTFCA site for refreshments and Model T fellowship on Tuesday around 3:30. Enjoy refreshments and meet the directors of the MTFCA.

Guys,
I’ve been lurking for a while but I don’t think I’ve posted since finishing up my 15 Touring several years ago. Working on a 26 touring now and my top frame is fastened together with 5/16” hex bolts with 2 nuts jammed together on the other end. What’s the correct hardware for holding the top frame together?

The joke in our house, If there is not oil under it! There ain't oil in it . As I put the engine back together, a goal is to remove as many oil leaks as possible.

I purchased Lang's Oil Pan Sealing Nylon Washer Set (P# 3100WS, $3.95). The description states the areas they are for, but they arrived with zero instructions. I have not dug into the...

I am have a problem with my 15 touring car not being able to pull a hill when I step on the low speed pedal. The motor and transmission were completely rebuilt . The car has kevlar bands and is possible that the low speed band has glazeover.
Thanks

Concerning bendix spring bolt washers. Does it matter where the tab that bends down rests? Should it touch the outer surface of the bendix spring or should it be down in the gap and the end of the spring

Hi,
anybody maintains the encyclopedia on the website?
I miss the date from which serial numbers was stamped in the chassis. I believe it was sometime in 1925, but I'm not sure. And of cource a note on Chassis that serial number - same as enginenumber - was stamped on left rail under the floor at the frontseat.
And then maybe a general note that...

If you're passing through Nashville to Hershey, please reach out to me. I'd like to get 4 accessory wheels up for delivery and some brought back down to me.

Even if you're passing through once, I'd like to hear from you. Thanks!

Hello,

I am looking to replace the window channel while I am replacing the glass in the drivers side door. The current channel looks to have been replaced at one time and I am not sure it was the correct channel as the window was difficult to raise and lower.

Some of the Model T suppliers list channel for the `22 coupe and others don't, I am...

After driving my 26TT almost every day for 6 months I got my first free start. I am curious as to how often others get a free start.

I'm often intrigued by the events found while researching events surrounding our cars. Events like Civil War veteran events, the Titanic disaster, Presidential elections and wars make headlines I've noticed while capturing events involving our cars.

This one caught my attention while reading an article about Frank Kulick and Ford Motor Co....

I have installed a NH carb on my 1927 engine, so I need to install a lever in the hole in the rod. The hole is located about 10 below the present lever.

How do I get the rod exposed so I can slip the lever over the rod?

Here is a silly question from someone with no electrical skill:

Is there a technical difference between Model T spark plug wires and the rest of the wiring (Other than gauge)? If not, what gauge should the spark plug wires be?
I ask because I am making my own wires for a distributor, I will be using cloth braided wire.

There looks to be one Model T at the Turkey trot gathering in Cuero, Texas. I’m thinking it’s a 13-14 Touring?

I found this pursuing the internet tonight . The Armadillo Speedster (B-ARD) that sold for $23,000 a few years ago in Arizona at auction was resold by RM / Sotheby's in March of 2022 for $11,000 in Ft. Lauderdale , part of the Rey collection. That was quite a loss considering the mad money that was paid for it at auction a few years ago .

Thread size. ????

I have put this up before but thought it could use a reboot. All T blocks that come here for work are first given a pressure test. I made tooling and bolt down a head with a reusable rubber gasket. Then the whole thing is filled with water and pressurized to 20 psi with a radiator pressure tester. More than a few times I have found leaks that...

Been a long time since I posted anything!

When I have done my last two oil changes I have found steel fragments attached to my magnetic oil plug. 3 or 4 in total. This image is the smallest of fragments its about 3/4 long (it is attached to a round magnet). All the pieces have been similar width and thickness, the others have been about an inch...

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After three years of evading Covid-19, getting shots and boosters, I finally got it via my granddaughter!
I’ve been lucky that it’s been basically a bad cold and got the five day drugs that supposedly help getting back to normal. While sequestered I decided to make a tonneau cover for ‘Bell’ as I had made a ‘regular’ top cover earlier and thought...

I just ran across an article that recommended installing a leather pad between the top of the frame and the rear mounting brackets. Is this a good idea?

Just took the 22 for a drive after rebuilding pretty much everything in the steering. I put in new bushing in the lower bracket, installed a 5-1 steering conversion that I got from a nice fellow on the site, installed a new pitman arm and ball, added Apco caps, and installed a dashboard-column steering bracket. Not a huge job, but it took some...

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Just a mindless suggestion. Certainly someone from the forum will have their car at the Hershey meet during the week. Maybe just maybe the owner(s) may have the time and patience to give lessons for those new Forum members who are still not certain as to how to operate the Model T they just purchased. Even show how to make adjustments to the...

what is the difference in a 40 tooth ring gear and a 40 tooth large tooth. wanting to put in a 12 tooth pinion gear in a 26 2 door sedan.

This photo was taken in June 1919 in Houston Texas of the Phenix dairy Co. starting out delivering milk with horse drawn wagons. When I first saw this I really had to look closely to find a T in the photo. There is one but you really look closely to see it.

I wonder how much longer the company used horse drawn wagons to deliver their product.

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September 2, 2018: Setting out for Michigan, about 40 miles from home, on new Wards Riversides installed a couple of weeks earlier.

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September 5, 2022: The tires have worn through the tread to the cords, and this one has died in a blowout.

How many miles from new to defunct? I have never had a speedometer...

I'm working on a set of side curtains for my 1913 runabout. I've seen two different sets so far, which appear to have been made from originals, but don't know for sure. The point here is when you do something like that SAVE THE ORIGINALS! I would rather be using a tattered original than a copy.
Why? When a copy is made, usually, some of the...

I'm wishing all the best for our Model T friends in the path of hurricane Ian. Hope everyone remains safe and free from all harm and destruction.

Just got this nice set from an estate sale and wondering what they should go on, color makes me think Military but just guessing, I know lots of cars and trucks used this name lamp, thank you, Bob

Any recommended avenues for getting a touring top off an early non-Ford car repaired and recovered? I have all the bows and hardware, wood is all rotten.

Its time once again to load up your parts and head for Owatonna for our 20th swap meet. As always ribs offered for all vendors (everyone is expected to bring items to swap).
October 22nd 9 am to 3 pm. 5894 lemond rd. Owatonna minnesota. Hotels 7 miles away. See you then.

Am interested in which hub cap is proper for a 1912. According to the Encyclopedia, the '12 has script and thin edge. A sketch also shows plain or no scallop edge from the side view.

Have a group of 4, the shiny one on the far right is the current reproduction, the others appear to be originals, which 1, 2, and 3 are 'real' 1912?

Think the...

There is so much help here. I had posted about trying to hook up NH carb on a 1927 Engine. Another post had what I hope is an answer!!!

Steering rod throttle lever, bolt on style :D :D :D
Model T 6297 - Steering rod throttle lever, for use on a non-vaporizer steering column to allow you to use a vaporizer carburetor.
Model T 6297 - Steering rod...

Got the fan sorted out. Hope this helps someone in the future.
Forgot who told me 13 - but thank you, the little one threw me off a bit.
and yes - I talked to my friend Martynn about the thumbnail and got his approval, he's credited in the image and in the description.

I want to replace the aluminum timing with an original steel one.

Is it as simple and pulling off the aluminum gear and pushing on the steel gear?

Is the timing gear pressed on? That would make swapping the gear MUCH more difficult.

Hello Forum, you get an A. From a single picture you could tell how bad an engine could be.
I started cleaning the block and ran over the freeze plug once and it started a hole in it.
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I have replaced the vales and springs, I pulled one piston and decided to put new rings in too. Give it another refresh. When I pulled the...

I am curious if this is a 25 pickup box. It has a reinforcing piece inside the box but no provisions for the fender irons.
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Hi All,
My name is Ken and I live in Ohio. I am north of 60 but still I can not walk past a dumpster without looking in. I joined specifically to identify this find. Google says it is a 1920's Model T steering wheel.
Can anyone confirm this or be more specific ? Does it have any value ? does anyone on here need one ? or know someone who does ?

Can someone tell me what the diameter of an early fan is? Brass car, bent arm. I have one that was chopped and welded and most likely out of balance (and I can't find my tool to check it) and a bunch of later fan blades that are not going to fit. Plan is to MAYBE to cut down a later one as I have a needle bearing hub here. Just need to know the...

What do you guys like for a finish on a wood steering wheel?

Contrary to popular belief, this coil was produced between late 1916-1918 and replaced the brass top coil, mainly due to WWI where brass was a strategic material for the war effort. So, the Ford Motor company came up with a substance that was not considered strategic in any way. Wheat Gluten. But this substance had some dimensional stability...

I should know this but I dont, I stuck my little finger as far as I could but didnt get any on it. Thanks in advance Tim

Is this a knock?
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But has anyone ever modified the clutch foot pedal and converted it to a shifter lever?

I don't mean for a Ruckstell shifter. I am just wondering about operating the stock ford pedal by hand like a jockey shifter.

Phase II of my coupe restoration is reassembling. Just installed the engine.

I would appreciate do and don'ts comments as it progresses!

A bunch of old guys with old cars………No jobs, no money, no prospects, and nothing better to do. They stopped by ,got me out of the shop for a couple hours, and thrilled with the day. Probably nothing better than enjoying the backroads around these parts, just following the tailight in front of you. Thanks for the nice day, and hope you’ll have me...

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Administrators. There is a German speaking spammer who joined under the username “jgreenlee” and has 17 posts, all posted today, advertising drugs. I have been hoping he would be noticed and removed from our site. With dangerous drugs, such as Fentanyl, coming into this country, through the open border at record levels what he is selling could be...

I’m open to some tips about installing a new sleeve onto a driveshaft. So far, it kinda sucks. I got the old one off by heating it with a torch and beating it free with a brass shaft. I put the new one in a toaster oven set at 450 for about 20 minutes and proceeded to try to install it, with the key way properly aligned. It pounded on about an...

Our car club was invited to an air show in West Yellowstone last Saturday. A dozen cars made the trip hoping for good weather. The assemblage was from my 1925 T to a 1980s Mercedes. Back roads through the farms and up Warm River to Mesa Falls made for beautiful driving.
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Clouds and some rain kept the radiators cool. Joy, our daughter...

Can someone post a picture of a 1922 wood firewall with the cap/gutter on top? Attached is a picture of the 22 body as I got it back from the body builder. It does not have the two side caps on the firewall and it appears that the top cap ends up too high angainst the body. I don t have the hood here for a trial installation but it looks like it...

Thinking about installing a hand wiper, already have the hole in the upper windshield frame. Is it worth the bother.. how’s the quality and fit of the repop parts available. Thanks for any opinion’s
John
Oscoda Michigan

I am sharing my experience in removing the rear wheels on my 24 T. I tried the ford puller sold by langs with no luck after hitting it numerous times. I then used my trusty penetrating solvent(50 percent acetone and transmission fluid) putting on several drops over several days. When i put the puller back on it just took a small amount of presuure...

Have a set of Common Sense Split Radius Rods. Need to do a bit of thread repair on the long radius rods. Problem is that while the original threads appear to be 7/8 9tpi replacement nuts don't fit. The new nut & original nuts fit on a new 7/8 - 9 bolt but only the original on the radius rod. The new nut is BSW. I also have a 7/8 - 9 NC die that...

I have a trailblazer tractor conversion on a 26 /27 frame,looks like it has been together for years .I got it minus driveshaft and engine.i installed a driveshaft and a pain so as to line everything up .this is where my problem starts,the driveshaft hits the bottom of the axle which the tractor wheels ride on not allowing it to come up enough so...

Looking for a Zenith model B carburetor rebuilder or someone who has rebuilt B carbs available outright or exchange!
Thanks
Tom

Hello Everyone,

I was driving my 27 tudor the other day when apparently the cutout started acting up. It pegged out the amp gauge and stayed there for about 20 mins. until I arrived at my destination. I stayed all day and then returned home late that night. In the dark I couldn't see the amp gauge but I could feel that it was hot. The headlights...

Taken out in the Big Bend area of Texas. Looks to be a three window top. What is the approx. year of this Model T? Thanks….

Poor Dean only sees me when there’s a problem. Kind of like a doctor.

I installed the rubber seal in the bottom of the window glass with the end of the seal pointing away from the glass. I now think it should have pointed toward the glass.

As you can visualize from the photo, as the bottom of the window comes in contact with the bottom of the window opening, it will catch on the frame. This prevents the top of the...

I am just about to order some parts and I have been thinking about adding a bracket to support the steering column in my 1922. It has had the wood firewall replaced with a metal one so the column is a bit wiggly. It has the dashboard. I have been looking at the options available and it looks like I could add an aftermarket column style brace or...

Hi folks.
Some of you may have read elsewhere about my book 'Charles Montier and his French Racing Fords' available now from Amazon.
For anyone who does not know the name, Montier was a Ford dealer and a racer so it was inevitable he would modify the Fords of the 1920s (and into the '30s) to compete in races, sprints and hillclimbs against the...

I have a couple of questions before I install engine onto the frame.

I painted the front engine mount. Should I lubricate it before installing the engine?

I have not painted the ball at the end of the wishbone. Should I lubricate it?

How did the factory tighten the shackle bolts and the front and rear engine mount bolts?

Does anyone have Larry Noller’s phone number, I have been trying to contact him by private email but have not getting through. Please email me at lebsackmike@gmail.com or call me if you know my cell number. Thanks, Mike