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Announcement - All Support questions have been moved here

Last post by AdminJeff « Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

by AdminJeff » Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

In the ongoing quest of reducing forum clutter and keeping the topics relevant to the Model T in the Model T forum, this is the new place to ask for all help on the Forums.

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Identifying body to cowl/firewall brackets

Last post by Scott_Conger « Sun Oct 02, 2022 11:04 am
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by groselle » Sat Oct 01, 2022 6:20 pm

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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.

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My apologies! I did not catch that small difference in brackets.

that bump at the bottom is a countersunk hole for (I recall), a #12 x 3/4 screw. The bump up is a rivet hold that the cowl rivets to...and the small holes around the square hole are also for flathead rivets to the cowl...with the square hole for a carriage bolt to the steel...

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Sun Oct 02, 2022 11:04 am
Model T’s and changing 1930’s street scene

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:36 am
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by John kuehn » Fri Sep 30, 2022 6:01 pm

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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.

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Oil Boom. Sleepy farm town becomes an ongoing riot overnight.

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Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:36 am
Bending Bendix washers

Last post by J1MGOLDEN « Sun Oct 02, 2022 7:24 am
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by tom_strickling » Fri Sep 30, 2022 6:53 pm

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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

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I always bend the other tab up a little bit, the bend it the rest of the way with a large pair of water pump pliers.

Other directions have noted the starter shaft can be bent by hitting that tab with a hammer to compete the bend.

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Sun Oct 02, 2022 7:24 am
Help identifying these drum headlights

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Sun Oct 02, 2022 2:38 am
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by FireDan » Thu Sep 29, 2022 9:23 pm

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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...

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I would be very tempted to carefully remove the original mounting brackets, fill rivet holes etc. Then take common model T post mounts, remove the rusty beyond salvage buckets, and reshape the posts to a nice goose neck to hold the drums lower and more forward. Position those under these drums rotated to hold straight up and down for the lenses...

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Sun Oct 02, 2022 2:38 am
Upholstery Installation

Last post by Distagon2 « Sat Oct 01, 2022 11:26 pm
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by BLB27 » Fri Sep 23, 2022 9:56 pm

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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...

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My upholstery came from Carters Cut & Cover back in 1980. I don't have the instructions anymore, but they were worthless anyway.

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Sat Oct 01, 2022 11:26 pm
Interesting red car at Covered Bridge tour

Last post by Tmooreheadf « Sat Oct 01, 2022 8:31 pm
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by DHort » Wed Sep 28, 2022 5:00 pm

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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...

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Car belongs to. Brian Andrews. He did a nice job with it. Been on many tours with him driving this car.

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Sat Oct 01, 2022 8:31 pm
Armadillo B-ARD Speedsters : Checking in to say hello

Last post by FireDan « Sat Oct 01, 2022 6:33 pm
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by FireDan » Thu Sep 29, 2022 9:16 pm

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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,...

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One of the Telephone Operators was one of two that almost hit us on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz two years ago. And to boot, the Driver of that car was the same person who screams in and out of our Mobile home park dropping off two kids at a baby sitters house daily.....and I have screamed at her as she drove by at 25 mph in a 5 MPH zone w kids...

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Sat Oct 01, 2022 6:33 pm
Questions about rocky mountain brakes

Last post by Vonau « Sat Oct 01, 2022 5:45 pm
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by Vonau » Thu Sep 29, 2022 3:17 pm

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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...

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Thank you all for the information

Lukas, thanks for Bud's email address. I'm always surprised at the great willingness to help here in the forum. This is a big help for me as a newbie in this Hibby, especially here in Switzerland.

I will take some time to write down all my brake questions and then contact Bud.

Many greetings from Switzerland

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Sat Oct 01, 2022 5:45 pm
AACA Hershey Fall Meet Tues Oct 4 –Fri, Oct 7 2022

Last post by MKossor « Sat Oct 01, 2022 5:34 pm
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by Quickm007 » Wed Aug 31, 2022 11:52 am

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Hershey Fall Meet is coming soon in October. It will be nice knowing who's coming and let us know which vendors with the pole number and the field name who will be present. Also if you may have something related with our hobby Model T Ford you would like to share on the post about Hershey. I'll be there this year after missing the last 2 years...

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Oh Snap! Something unexpected came up so need to cancel my trip to Hershey this year. Very disappointed I will not be able to say hello, share information and and visit with everyone this year. Please drop me an email if I can be of assistance. Wishing everyone safe travels and a great time at Hershey.

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Sat Oct 01, 2022 5:34 pm
Back to a New Day

Last post by thom « Sat Oct 01, 2022 4:23 pm
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by thom » Thu Sep 29, 2022 6:08 am

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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...

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Thanks, I believe it was late 2016. We got our '21 Touring in September that year. I was working on finishing the restoration and had planned to drive it for the first time on July 18, 2017 but another driver crossed the center and hit me head-on that day (I was driving our 1956 Ford F100) when I was coming home from work. I was in two different...

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Sat Oct 01, 2022 4:23 pm
led taillight

Last post by TWrenn « Sat Oct 01, 2022 2:12 pm
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by Ralph F » Fri Sep 30, 2022 6:08 pm

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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?
thank

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Snyders seems to have LED's that I believe are for both head and tail lamps, as well as multiple voltages. Some aren't cheap. But take a look at them. I'm not ready to make the move just yet, I drive my brass cars mostly so obviously wouldn't work! And seldom drive st night even in the '25 Fordor.

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Last post by TWrenn
Sat Oct 01, 2022 2:12 pm
Storage Box Under The TT

Last post by George House « Sat Oct 01, 2022 11:12 am
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by MichaelPawelek » Sat Oct 01, 2022 9:11 am

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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...

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Michael,... don’t do it. Too overbalanced. Here’s a few pics of a TT tool box on the T Party... doubles as a bench. Have other pics. They wouldn’t load. Bench seat hinges up and 2 slide out drawers both side.

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Sat Oct 01, 2022 11:12 am
MTFCA Hershey Invite

Last post by KLTagert « Sat Oct 01, 2022 10:37 am
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by George_Akin » Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:09 am

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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.

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Model T folks, whether you’re a MTFCA member or not - stop by the MTFCA booth at C4Q 37 - 39 area for a visit.
There’ll be 5 Club Directors there, a couple Model Ts, a chair to rest and some water.
The Director hosting the 2023 National Tour in Manhattan, Kansas ( Stu Tomlinson) will be there to tell you about the great time
He’s got planned for...

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Sat Oct 01, 2022 10:37 am
26 Touring Top Frame Hardware

Last post by Ken Buhler « Sat Oct 01, 2022 9:35 am
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by GBaker » Fri Sep 30, 2022 9:58 pm

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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?

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Grant,
My '27 Roadster has 1/4 carriage bolts with thin hex nuts.

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Last post by Ken Buhler
Sat Oct 01, 2022 9:35 am
Oil Pan Sealing Nylon Washer Set Question

Last post by Dave Sullivan « Fri Sep 30, 2022 11:48 pm
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by jagiven » Thu Sep 29, 2022 5:48 pm

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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...

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In my hunble opinion, Surf city Gene got it right, in 60 some years of assembling engines, the use of first GE silicone, and then, and way better, Right Stuff has made habitual leakers, dry. David Sullivan, Bellingham WA

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Fri Sep 30, 2022 11:48 pm
Kevlar band

Last post by John kuehn « Fri Sep 30, 2022 8:32 pm
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by Ralph F » Sun Sep 18, 2022 6:01 pm

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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

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Driving your T with a slipping low speed will heat the drum up fairly quick and with Kevlar bands they will heat the drum up pretty quick with it slipping.

Something will give and it won’t be the Kevlar low speed band material. Transmission drums are around 300.00 and up,depending who you buy from plus the extra fun you’ll have pulling the...

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Last post by John kuehn
Fri Sep 30, 2022 8:32 pm
Bending Bendix washers

Last post by tom_strickling « Fri Sep 30, 2022 7:50 pm
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by tom_strickling » Fri Sep 30, 2022 6:53 pm

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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

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Got it Thanks agian.

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Last post by tom_strickling
Fri Sep 30, 2022 7:50 pm
Missing info in the encyclopedia

Last post by dykker5502 « Fri Sep 30, 2022 4:45 pm
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by dykker5502 » Tue Sep 20, 2022 7:22 am

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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...

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Hap and all - I actually have the full version - now copied to my PC - from the CD I was given personally by Bruce at Chickasha in 2010. I got him to sign my then new copy of the black book but did not think of asking him doing the same on the CD cover :-)

Copenhagen (and Denmark) came through the war relatively intact. Yes there where bombings,...

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Fri Sep 30, 2022 4:45 pm
Passing through Nashville to Hershey?

Last post by csnailnrun « Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:56 pm
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by csnailnrun » Thu Sep 29, 2022 11:11 am

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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!

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Repost bump

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Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:56 pm
Door window channel for a 1922 coupe

Last post by Axial_Flow « Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:14 pm

by Axial_Flow » Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:14 pm

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...

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Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:14 pm
Free start

Last post by Rich Eagle « Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:13 pm
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by Rod Petrie » Fri Sep 30, 2022 8:45 am

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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.

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Often when we least expect them. I often get a chuff from one car even after sitting for days and a free start 1 out of 16 times or so. The other 4 hardly ever. The engines don't always stop at the same place. Momentum, temperature and the phase of the moon have something to do with it.
Rich

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:13 pm
Other events surrounding the period of our early Fords

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Fri Sep 30, 2022 2:18 pm
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by Rob » Fri Sep 30, 2022 11:10 am

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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....

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I'd venture to say that Jack Johnson was twice the man that the newspaper writer was.

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Fri Sep 30, 2022 2:18 pm
How Do I Install a Throttle Lever?

Last post by BLB27 « Fri Sep 30, 2022 1:48 pm
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by BLB27 » Sun Sep 25, 2022 8:24 pm

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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?

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Dan, Oops!! I should have remembered the 9/26 post.

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Fri Sep 30, 2022 1:48 pm
Wiring Question

Last post by Steve Jelf « Fri Sep 30, 2022 12:18 pm
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by Tadpole » Fri Sep 30, 2022 9:08 am

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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.

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When using custom spark plug wires it's nice to have a colorful variety of plugs.
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Last post by Steve Jelf
Fri Sep 30, 2022 12:18 pm
See a T among the Turkeys.?

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Fri Sep 30, 2022 12:11 pm
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by John kuehn » Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:00 pm

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

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The last Turkey Trot was in 1972, but...

Although the Turkey Trot no longer exists, Cuero still celebrates the turkey every year during the annual Turkeyfest. Turkeys are no longer herded through the streets, but the festival does feature a race between a turkey from Cuero and one from Worthington, Minnesota, Cuero’s competitor for Turkey...

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Fri Sep 30, 2022 12:11 pm
What have you done with your model T in September?

Last post by Bruce Balough « Fri Sep 30, 2022 10:14 am
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by NY John T » Fri Sep 09, 2022 9:58 am

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Hi all,
Last night with the help of my buddy Bob (who knows way more than me) we finished rebuilding my non functioning generator. New bearings, cleaned up the wiring, had a great shop coat the armature with red insulating varnish, put it all together and it worked! I now have lights of all things! A week ago I went to a cruise night with no genny...

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Not Ts but a nice lineup the day before the Old Car Festival at Piquette. QdLaxsbs.jpeg

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Last post by Bruce Balough
Fri Sep 30, 2022 10:14 am
Armadillo Speedster (B-ARD) that sold for $23,000 a few years ago....

Last post by FireDan « Thu Sep 29, 2022 11:33 pm

by FireDan » Thu Sep 29, 2022 11:33 pm

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 .

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Last post by FireDan
Thu Sep 29, 2022 11:33 pm
Upper bridge ignition coil adjustment lock nut

Last post by Poppie « Thu Sep 29, 2022 11:22 pm
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by Moxie26 » Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:50 am

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Thread size. ????

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For what it is worth (my thoughts),
I don't use the Upper bridge lock nut because after setting the trembler coil points and I service 5 coils in a batch ...(4 for the vehicle and 1 to go under the seat to help out another vehicle with a dud coil)...to all fire at the same TDC (or point of combustion) for equal ignition timing of the four...

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Thu Sep 29, 2022 11:22 pm
Block pressure test.

Last post by RajoRacer « Thu Sep 29, 2022 7:48 pm
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by Erik Barrett » Thu Sep 29, 2022 1:24 am

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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...

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Too busted up for me to mess with so a buddy up in Canada took it home to practice welding on !

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Thu Sep 29, 2022 7:48 pm
Metal fragments in Oil

Last post by jagiven « Thu Sep 29, 2022 5:10 pm
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by jagiven » Fri Sep 23, 2022 8:28 pm

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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 work tonight, I'll get them cleaned up and the tranny all back together. I'll have to wait for the kid to come by to help stuff it back in. I realize I
did not have needed to pull the engine, but it did make it easier to do some other maintenance and clean the 1/4 of dirty greasy/oil off everything. (if oily it cannot rust:)). I've had an...

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Last post by jagiven
Thu Sep 29, 2022 5:10 pm
OLD PHOTO - Pronoun Twins

Last post by DanTreace « Thu Sep 29, 2022 4:18 pm
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by Jay In Northern Ca. » Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:28 am

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Pronoun Twins.jpg

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Upper left corner of the top seems to read, Our stop light don't work. If yours does don't tell anybody. :?

As far as intended humor goes, what am I missing here???

Wager that those guys had many folks riding up along side shouting out to them Your stop light don't work! that it got their goat.

So the riddle......as an opposite comment....

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Thu Sep 29, 2022 4:18 pm
Tonneau cover

Last post by Norman Kling « Thu Sep 29, 2022 1:20 pm
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by Bobbbenner » Thu Sep 29, 2022 10:30 am

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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...

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Looks very good. Only very short people could ride there though :lol: It looks like a good place to carry your luggage when on a tour if only 2 people will be riding in the car. Very well done and very adept at that work. Maybe you should open a upholstery and top shop!
Norm

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Last post by Norman Kling
Thu Sep 29, 2022 1:20 pm
Engine Rear Mounting Brackets

Last post by Chris Barker « Thu Sep 29, 2022 10:40 am
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by BLB27 » Tue Sep 27, 2022 3:33 pm

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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?

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Introducing pads only under the mounts will not isolate vibrations as the solid path via the bolt head and nut remains.
And rubber in compression is virtually solid so if you put them above and below, it won't do much.
i certainly wouldn't bother.

The important thing is not to only just 'nip' the horizontal bolts that pass through the wood blocks.

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Last post by Chris Barker
Thu Sep 29, 2022 10:40 am
learning to drive my T

Last post by Scott_Conger « Thu Sep 29, 2022 9:14 am
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by andy2794 » Sat Sep 24, 2022 11:17 am

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I have a 1916 Touring and trying to learn how to drive it. I have watched the videos but not much out there for these hills in PA. I can go in low & reverse OK, I am learning to adjust the throttle & timing, but when I move the Ebrake into high range it runs much better if I push the ebrake forward a little more with my toe. Is that normal or is...

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Joe

what a nice place!
Log homes are special and we love ours, with the exception of dealing with the occasional flicker (woodpecker).

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Thu Sep 29, 2022 9:14 am
My 22 drives like a new car after rebuilding the steering

Last post by Reno Speedster « Thu Sep 29, 2022 12:33 am
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by Reno Speedster » Tue Sep 27, 2022 9:15 pm

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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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Thanks, I already have a 17” wheel on it. At some point I would like a fat man, but that can wait.

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Last post by Reno Speedster
Thu Sep 29, 2022 12:33 am
Looking back

Last post by RandyB « Wed Sep 28, 2022 8:19 pm
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by Dollisdad » Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:43 am

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Tom - Thank you for posting the vintage photos. They give us a look at the lives our parents and grandparents led. Please keep them coming! I always enjoy them.

Dan and Rich - Thanks for the information on the wheels. I bought mine before the internet was around and stored them in the garage attic. Had no idea what they were. I totally forgot...

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Last post by RandyB
Wed Sep 28, 2022 8:19 pm
Model T Drivers Education

Last post by Rich P. Bingham « Wed Sep 28, 2022 6:41 pm
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by Been Here Before » Mon Sep 26, 2022 5:37 pm

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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...

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When the discussion turns to the poverty of the Model T's stock brakes, and folks wax poetic over various added improvements, rarely does anyone mention how tiny is the contact area of two 3-1/2 tires on the road surface. In my experience, the stock service brake is fully capable of locking up the rear wheels. If it won't, the band is either out...

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Last post by Rich P. Bingham
Wed Sep 28, 2022 6:41 pm
40 tooth ring gear

Last post by speedytinc « Wed Sep 28, 2022 6:19 pm
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by Tim D » Wed Sep 28, 2022 3:15 pm

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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.

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Never heard of a 40 tooth large tooth.
Wouldnt hurt to know if this is a rux rear end, the answer would be different.

A 12 tooth pinion wont fit in a stock rear end with a stock 40 T ring gear. The 12T pinion gear is a larger diameter.
You would need a ring gear from a 13/39 or a 13/40 & shim the ring gear up about .090

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Last post by speedytinc
Wed Sep 28, 2022 6:19 pm
Find the T in 1919.

Last post by John kuehn « Wed Sep 28, 2022 5:53 pm
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by John kuehn » Wed Sep 28, 2022 9:54 am

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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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I agree it was a staged picture that took a good while to get everyone in place. Especially with getting the horse drawn wagons in place. A street scene is one thing but this took some work to get done.

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Last post by John kuehn
Wed Sep 28, 2022 5:53 pm
Evidence of tire life

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Wed Sep 28, 2022 5:16 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Fri Sep 23, 2022 6:06 pm

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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...

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I'd guess that '42 Buick felt like a magic carpet. Those things would move pretty good. I'd love to own a '41-'42 Buick Century coupe with the twin carburetors.

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Last post by TXGOAT2
Wed Sep 28, 2022 5:16 pm
Side Curtains

Last post by Original Smith « Wed Sep 28, 2022 4:59 pm

by Original Smith » Wed Sep 28, 2022 4:59 pm

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...

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Last post by Original Smith
Wed Sep 28, 2022 4:59 pm
Wishing all the best to our friends in the path

Last post by DanTreace « Wed Sep 28, 2022 4:51 pm
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by perry kete » Wed Sep 28, 2022 11:16 am

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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.

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Expect the high winds and heavy rain tomorrow, if like Erma in 2017, we lost power for 3 days. :o

So the generator is ready, with 30 gal of gas, should be good. Run it only daylight hours to keep frig and freezer, well pump and septic lift working, along with the ceiling fans :D

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Last post by DanTreace
Wed Sep 28, 2022 4:51 pm
Can anyone tell me what this set of Dertz lamps fit?

Last post by ModelT46 « Wed Sep 28, 2022 3:31 pm
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by FATMAN » Sun Sep 25, 2022 11:53 am

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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

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I have a pair of Adlakes in black, nice with burners. If anyone is interested, email me.

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Last post by ModelT46
Wed Sep 28, 2022 3:31 pm
To Each Their Own...

Last post by Rich Eagle « Wed Sep 28, 2022 12:24 pm
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by Tadpole » Thu Sep 22, 2022 12:46 pm

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This one is way off. 1919 coupe with a polished radiator, wire wheels and green paint? Someone please get this guy a judging manual!

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Could this be the same Coupe before it was personalized? It appears all over the internet with the Any color you want... slogan.
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I believe that is a 1921 N.Y. plate on it. The personalized one could be a '21 also I believe. Does anyone know?
Rich
I am still chuckling, Tad.

P.S. OK, I answered my own question.
1919 Ford Model T...

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Wed Sep 28, 2022 12:24 pm
On the Road Again 2022: OCF or Bust

Last post by Atomic Amish « Wed Sep 28, 2022 11:30 am
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by Steve Jelf » Mon Sep 05, 2022 12:31 am

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Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be software that will download photos from my camera to this laptop, so I can't show you any pictures until I ind a way around that.

I left home at 7:10 AM Saturday. The 1915 runabout ran great across the first southeast Kansas counties. With the recently installed Holley G I was able to high gear a hill that I...

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I borrowed the sunflower pic to use as my desktop at work. ;)

Great story!

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Last post by Atomic Amish
Wed Sep 28, 2022 11:30 am
Touring Top Repair

Last post by Tadpole « Wed Sep 28, 2022 9:04 am

by Tadpole » Wed Sep 28, 2022 9:04 am

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.

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Last post by Tadpole
Wed Sep 28, 2022 9:04 am
Spark coil hammer

Last post by Moxie26 « Wed Sep 28, 2022 8:25 am
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by jiminbartow » Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:25 am

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Good morning.

I found this spark coil hammer 15 or 20 years ago, in my Dad’s shop. I would not have known what it was for, had I not seen a picture of it in, I believe, the Model T Essentials book. Many of you may recall that I posted it on in the forum way back then and then it went missing. I was distraught over the loss because I believe it is...

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Jim.. how is your coil hammer donation progressing?.... Hopefully you have batten down the hatches with the approaching storm hope all is well.

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Last post by Moxie26
Wed Sep 28, 2022 8:25 am
Radiator repair?

Last post by JunkyJud « Tue Sep 27, 2022 9:41 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:39 pm

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Solder will go where there is flux.

Before I attempt repair of the dripping seam, I have some questions. What is the opposite of flux? Is there something I can apply where I don't want the solder to go? Or should I mask where I don't want solder, apply flux, and pull the tape before soldering?

Is there a particular type...

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Many years ago my father made a soldering iron from an old veneer iron. The temperature is adjustable from 200 - 500F. He milled a slot in the face of the iron and inset a copper strip. This is one of the best soldering irons that I've ever used.

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Last post by JunkyJud
Tue Sep 27, 2022 9:41 pm
20th annual Cameron’s swap meet Minnesota

Last post by 1915ford « Tue Sep 27, 2022 7:20 pm

by 1915ford » Tue Sep 27, 2022 7:20 pm

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.

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Last post by 1915ford
Tue Sep 27, 2022 7:20 pm
Will the real '12 hub cap please stand up.

Last post by John Heaman « Tue Sep 27, 2022 3:29 pm
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by DanTreace » Mon Sep 26, 2022 12:32 pm

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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...

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When I posted the picture of my style hub cap I considered it similar to the description in Bruce W. McCalley's book, 'Model T Ford'. I am including a photo of the paragraph from his book, page 126 and picture of the two hub caps he described. If I am infringing on a copy right by posting those pictures I will gladly take them down. Now if someone...

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Last post by John Heaman
Tue Sep 27, 2022 3:29 pm
THANK YOU ALL!!!

Last post by Dave_Kriegel « Tue Sep 27, 2022 2:56 pm

by Dave_Kriegel » Tue Sep 27, 2022 2:56 pm

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...

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Last post by Dave_Kriegel
Tue Sep 27, 2022 2:56 pm
Fan-tastic

Last post by Gen3AntiqueAuto « Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:50 am

by Gen3AntiqueAuto » Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:50 am

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.

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Last post by Gen3AntiqueAuto
Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:50 am
Model T camping equipment

Last post by Rich Eagle « Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:46 am
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by Steve Jelf » Fri Sep 20, 2019 11:52 pm

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Space for carrying stuff can be a problem with a Model T, especially a runabout.

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I love web chairs. At home. Taking this one off every time I wanted to get something out or put it away got mighty tiresome. So I went to our friend Mr. Google in search of something more convenient.

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The result of the...

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My Mom's friend Wes:
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I suspect a Chevrolet.

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:46 am
Change Timing Gear

Last post by John_Aldrich « Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:41 am
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by John_Aldrich » Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:59 am

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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.

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Does your car have a generator? I suggest that you replace both gears as a set. Timing gears depend on good cam bearings and main bearings to run correctly. Generator drive gear clearance can be adjusted, if necessary.

Running an alternator now.

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Last post by John_Aldrich
Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:41 am
Junk yard Special update

Last post by Scott_Conger « Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:33 am
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by RRmp108 » Tue Sep 27, 2022 12:58 am

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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...

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to your bend question: yes you certainly can fix it

first you want to be sure it's bent and not out of round...that can be done when it's reading ..002 and then with your hand, pushing down on the crank right at that spot and seeing if it will go back to zero . If it does, it is bent. You will want to set up the indicator to anything over .010...

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:33 am
Pickup Box

Last post by Original Smith « Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:33 am
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by SIR TIMOTHY » Sun Sep 25, 2022 10:10 am

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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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Looks like a good one. The fender iron brackets appear to be gone, but the box looks like it has a lot to offer. Usually the center brace is gone, because many of them have been removed for trailer use.

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Last post by Original Smith
Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:33 am
Is this a 1920's steering wheel ?

Last post by Mark Nunn « Tue Sep 27, 2022 8:53 am
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by ironpony » Fri Sep 23, 2022 10:24 pm

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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 ?

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The encyclopedia shows the change to 17 inch outside diameter rim in December 1925. The 16 O.D started in Dec '20 and the 15 started July '19. These are the dates for Fordite rims only.

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Last post by Mark Nunn
Tue Sep 27, 2022 8:53 am
Moving on to the next piece and hit a snag

Last post by Dan McEachern « Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:48 pm
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by Gen3AntiqueAuto » Fri Sep 23, 2022 2:43 pm

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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...

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Just be aware that needle bearing hubs are a disaster waiting to happen if the fan shaft is soft, (and all the stock shafts are soft). If you can file the shaft, its too soft to run a needle bearing on. Just something to be aware of. Needle bearings are great if used properly and a disaster if installed where they don't belong.

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Last post by Dan McEachern
Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:48 pm
Wood steering wheel

Last post by KWTownsend « Mon Sep 26, 2022 7:09 pm
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by SteveD » Mon Sep 26, 2022 12:57 pm

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

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A steering wheel wood rim would be painted black.
If you are asking about the steering wheel rim for you 1924, it would have been black Fordite.

If you are planning to stain and finish a steering wheel rim, pick your favorite stain and finish with a good exterior marine varnish.

: ^ )

-Keith

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Last post by KWTownsend
Mon Sep 26, 2022 7:09 pm
***1916-1918 Wheat Gluten/Asbestos Coil Assembly***

Last post by Ron Patterson « Mon Sep 26, 2022 6:47 pm
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by VowellArt » Mon Sep 26, 2022 2:45 am

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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...

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The wheat gluten cast Model T Ford coil was dimensionally unstable because wheat gluten is not resistant to humidity and water.
Ron Patterson

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Last post by Ron Patterson
Mon Sep 26, 2022 6:47 pm
how to check the level of lube in the rear end of a 1914?

Last post by tmagill « Sun Sep 25, 2022 8:15 pm
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by tmagill » Sun Sep 25, 2022 4:47 pm

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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

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thats a good Idea Bob, I will try that next time. Thanks Tim

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Last post by tmagill
Sun Sep 25, 2022 8:15 pm
Does this sound like a knock?

Last post by Norman Kling « Sun Sep 25, 2022 3:52 pm
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by ecory0 » Sat Sep 24, 2022 10:28 am

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Is this a knock?
Video link —>

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Each timer is different in the location of the retard for starting. The rod must be adjusted so the spark comes just after the piston reaches top dead center on the compression stroke. On most crankshafts the pin which holds the front pulley is straight across at top dead center. rotate the crankshaft to the pin at about 10 and 4 on a clock dial...

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Last post by Norman Kling
Sun Sep 25, 2022 3:52 pm
A few from here, a few from there.

Last post by Southfork Creek « Sun Sep 25, 2022 3:45 pm
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by Dollisdad » Fri Sep 23, 2022 7:35 pm

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The 4th one down is from Peach Springs Arizona.

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Last post by Southfork Creek
Sun Sep 25, 2022 3:45 pm
A clutch question. Forgive me if this sounds stupid

Last post by J1MGOLDEN « Sun Sep 25, 2022 10:49 am
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by skyhunter » Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:05 am

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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.

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The second lever on an early 1909 Ford operated that way.

Now I don't recall if you pulled it back or pushed it forward to engage the reverse band.

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Last post by J1MGOLDEN
Sun Sep 25, 2022 10:49 am
Reassembling the 27 Coupe

Last post by BLB27 « Sat Sep 24, 2022 10:34 pm
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by BLB27 » Wed Sep 21, 2022 9:36 pm

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

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

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The surfaces inside the body have been painted: I prime painted the surfaces, that will not be visible after the upholstery is installed, with a brush. This was done prior to taking the body to the professional painter. The surfaces that will be visible were painted by him.

I believe the reason you think the surfaces are not painted is the color...

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Sat Sep 24, 2022 10:34 pm
Glorious day with the vagabonds

Last post by Mark Gregush « Sat Sep 24, 2022 4:48 pm
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by Dropacent » Sat Oct 02, 2021 1:13 pm

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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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Sorry but seeing the post title I was thinking Vagabond Lady! :lol:

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Sat Sep 24, 2022 4:48 pm
OLD PHOTO - Disc Wheels On A Model T Pickup Truck

Last post by Mark Gregush « Sat Sep 24, 2022 4:47 pm
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by Jay In Northern Ca. » Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:26 am

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My DB disk wheels have the stem on the inside, but there is a window for bent stem to come through. Real pain to check tire pressure if stem is on the back side. :lol:

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Sat Sep 24, 2022 4:47 pm
Spammer, “jgreenlee”, 17 posts today, Sept. 24.

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by jiminbartow » Sat Sep 24, 2022 2:09 pm

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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...

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Frank, I sent a note with my report, noting my concern about someone being able to insert something into the postings string like it was and lack of information in the posters viewable profile.

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Sat Sep 24, 2022 4:44 pm
Driveshaft sleeve install

Last post by Sean Butler « Sat Sep 24, 2022 3:52 pm
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by Dave Young » Mon Jan 31, 2022 7:42 pm

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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...

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And, John is correct. The Stevens puller is awesome. Obviously we all can't come up with one. The grinding and splitting method works well. But, always keep your eye out. You'll end up with new friends! :o

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Last post by Sean Butler
Sat Sep 24, 2022 3:52 pm
Our Yellowstone/Jackson trip

Last post by Rich Eagle « Sat Sep 24, 2022 3:08 pm
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by Rich Eagle » Wed Sep 21, 2022 1:43 pm

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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...

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Perry, bring your PO along. The bears are getting hungry.
:lol: :lol:
Rich

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Sat Sep 24, 2022 3:08 pm
1922 wood firewall

Last post by Altair « Sat Sep 24, 2022 2:20 pm
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by Art Ebeling » Sat Oct 02, 2021 8:14 am

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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...

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Allan, tell me more about your Canadian project it has left hand drive but no hinges on the driver's door?

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Last post by Altair
Sat Sep 24, 2022 2:20 pm
Installing a hand wiper

Last post by tom_strickling « Sat Sep 24, 2022 1:35 pm
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by Nunsio1 » Sat Oct 02, 2021 5:37 pm

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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

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Be sure to somehow use 2 jam nuts, or lock tite or peen over the bolt. Model T vibrations and just using the wiper will sometimes cause the nut to loosen and fall off

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Last post by tom_strickling
Sat Sep 24, 2022 1:35 pm
removing rear wheel

Last post by Norman Kling « Sat Sep 24, 2022 11:11 am
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by Emeraude » Sat Oct 02, 2021 10:38 am

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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...

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Sometimes just tightening the puller and leaving it overnight will loosen it. Maybe the change in temperature as it cools off during the night?
One way I have been successful is to back off the nut on the axle a few turns and install the puller as tight as you can. Then drive in circle with that wheel to the inside of the circle so that the...

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Last post by Norman Kling
Sat Sep 24, 2022 11:11 am
Going Nuts with threads

Last post by Allan « Sat Sep 24, 2022 7:41 am
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by TRDxB2 » Fri Sep 23, 2022 6:28 pm

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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...

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If you radius rod has coarse threads like Whitworth it has likely been re-threaded as a patch-up repair for damaged original UNF threads.

The 55* and 60* thread angles Scott mention have little practical effect on interchangeabiloty between the two, EXCEPT in the 1/2 where there is a 1 thread per inch difference. Mixing Witworth nuts and bolts...

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Last post by Allan
Sat Sep 24, 2022 7:41 am
Tractor conversion advice

Last post by dobro1956 « Sat Sep 24, 2022 4:25 am
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by KenHaverhill » Thu Jun 09, 2022 7:34 am

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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...

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Ken, When I made my roller pinion gears I used 7/16 grade 8 bolts with square nuts on the inside and lock washers on the outside under the head of the bolts. The square nuts fit against a shoulder on the inner plate so they will not turn,, and the lock washer keeps the bolt in place.. For the rollers I used model T piston wrist pins . One pin will...

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Last post by dobro1956
Sat Sep 24, 2022 4:25 am
Zenith Model B carb

Last post by ModelTWoods « Fri Sep 23, 2022 10:30 pm
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by Tmooreheadf » Fri Sep 23, 2022 7:27 am

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

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

Tom, I sold you two. Who rebuilt those carbs? I thought you did. What happened?

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Last post by ModelTWoods
Fri Sep 23, 2022 10:30 pm
Over charging causin g bulbs to blow?

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Fri Sep 23, 2022 9:12 pm
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by colonelpowers » Fri Sep 23, 2022 10:33 am

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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...

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An open ammeter would have the same effect as an inoperative cutout. I suppose a shorted to ground ammeter would cause the cutout to chatter until it failed, whereupon the generator would run away. System voltage would probably fluctuate wildly until the cutout failed, which would likely trash any bulbs that were lit.

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Fri Sep 23, 2022 9:12 pm
Approximate Year Of This Model T?

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by MichaelPawelek » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:34 pm

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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….

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the 3-window rear curtain was 1917-Mid 1922.

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Fri Sep 23, 2022 11:29 am
Dean, I’m heading your way……. With a 300 c.i. Model T motor…

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by Rob » Wed Sep 21, 2022 3:40 pm

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

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Pat, actually, barely. I would like to find a way to get a diff high gear ratio of 2.00:1 to 2.75:1. 1st can be whatever the ratio becomes. It has way more power/torque than needed in low. The few race specs I’ve found, these Ford Specials were running 2:1 and 1.5:1, in hill climbs. Currently I have 3:1 gears and 32 inch tires, but it should be...

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Fri Sep 23, 2022 10:43 am
Position of Rubber Seal in Window Glass

Last post by BLB27 « Fri Sep 23, 2022 1:58 am
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by BLB27 » Thu Sep 22, 2022 9:42 pm

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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...

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Jim, Thanks for the August pic of my original glass/channel. I tried to find it earlier but couldn't. It shows the end of the seal pointing away from the glass, so I have installed it in the correct position.

The first pic shows how I attached my original channel to the glass. The second and third are good discussions of how various door windows...

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Fri Sep 23, 2022 1:58 am
Adding steering column support bracket to my 22

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by Reno Speedster » Mon Sep 12, 2022 1:29 am

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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...

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One more question…. When I got the later dash mounted steering column bracket from the dealer it did not fit the steering column very well, only touching in the center. I scribed and filed the bracket so it fit much better (it didn’t take much).

Later, in looking through the catalogues I came across a rubber piece that goes on the edge of the...

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Fri Sep 23, 2022 1:18 am
Old Car Festival, Dearborn - pictures?

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by BCSzirony » Thu Sep 08, 2022 10:45 am

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With the OCF coming up this weekend, I figured I'd put some feelers out. Who's all going to be there, and with what vehicle? Since I don't have my own Car to enter (yet!), I usually end up walking around and taking pictures of all the interesting and unique vehicles I see. If I know who and what I'm looking for, I'll try to track you down and take...

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Last post by Rob
Thu Sep 22, 2022 10:15 pm
New book about racing Model Ts

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by Chris Martin 2 » Thu Sep 22, 2022 10:02 pm

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...

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Thu Sep 22, 2022 10:02 pm
A Couple of Questions

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by BLB27 » Mon Sep 19, 2022 9:41 pm

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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?

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I have never used the red, but there was alot of discussion on the best RTV’s in 2010 and I based my decision to select “The Right Stuff” on the recommendations of many of the most respected experts on the forum at the time. I happened to be overhauling my 1926 Coupe engine at the time and do not regret my decision, as my engine still does not...

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Thu Sep 22, 2022 9:13 pm
Need contact number please

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by Mike Lebsack-Iowa » Thu Sep 22, 2022 1:30 pm

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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

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Emailed you with a link to phone & address info for the one in Ponoma, there are two Larry Nollers listed as members with different locations

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Thu Sep 22, 2022 3:00 pm
Can anyone identify this Model T Exhaust manifold

Last post by kevinf « Thu Sep 22, 2022 1:42 pm
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by FATMAN » Wed Sep 21, 2022 4:31 pm

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Just got this from an estate sale, very cool looking manifold with no markings, see photos and let me know if you have seen one like this, all help appreciated, Bob

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A search for 'KMC manifold shows a similar kerosene manifold and carb.
Not sure what brand this one is but it sure looks like it was meant to burn kerosene.
All the best,
Kevin

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Thu Sep 22, 2022 1:42 pm
John Brown #15 Headlamp

Last post by Rich Eagle « Thu Sep 22, 2022 1:08 pm
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by Original Smith » Thu Sep 22, 2022 11:58 am

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Would someone be kind enough to post a good photo of a John Brown #15 headlamp? There aren't any real good photos that I can find.

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Thu Sep 22, 2022 1:08 pm
Auto Polo Car - Kansas Work Day

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by Chris Paulsen » Sat Sep 17, 2022 9:58 pm

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The Flatland T’s had a work day today. We got an original polo car running and driving for the first time in decades- probably the 1930’s. We also took turns driving the Staude Model T tractor. Fun day!

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Dave-as luck would have it, Steve Bender our local chapter president has one. A real match is in the works! The broom was just the first thing Sam could find that would work for the picture.

Glenn- We got it a couple of years ago from Western Kansas from the grandson of the original builder. His grandfather used it for polo matches in Colorado...

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Thu Sep 22, 2022 11:35 am
Our first car

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by Dollisdad » Wed Sep 21, 2022 9:11 pm

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Where it all began. 23CEC66A-A9F7-402F-A0E0-5333D61C4907.jpeg

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Little Rascals

:lol: Best TV show on earth! :lol:
Next to Green Acres of course!!

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Thu Sep 22, 2022 8:05 am
Babbitt Thrust Washer Photo

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by BLB27 » Mon Sep 19, 2022 8:58 pm

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I thought I would share a photo of the babbitt thrust washers we found when rebuilding the rear axle. I was fortunate they were in so good condition.

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Babbit can vary in make up. Old salvage babbit is even more uncertain as to analysis. Ford used to warn against gyp babbit, claiming their own was of superior quality.

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Thu Sep 22, 2022 7:08 am
28 Chev head adapter

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by randahl » Wed Sep 21, 2022 3:20 pm

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Is it still possible to purchase a 28 Chevy head adapter plate or kit? I've looked at some posts about it but they are quite old. Hopefully somebody still makes one. Thanks

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I have one left over from my sprint car restoration projects. I will look for it tomorrow.

frontyboy

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Wed Sep 21, 2022 11:24 pm
My 1927 Model T Coupe Restoration (Phase II)

Last post by BLB27 « Wed Sep 21, 2022 9:11 pm
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by BLB27 » Sat Sep 10, 2022 8:39 pm

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I am starting phase II of my coupe restoration; that is, putting things back together. Wheels went back on the axles today.

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Engine is in. We took it out with a skid loader and put it in with a good hoist. Much easier. Son and grandson like it better than the Bobcat.

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Wed Sep 21, 2022 9:11 pm
New Vermont MTFCA Chapter

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by KLTagert » Wed Sep 21, 2022 7:30 pm

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Join me in welcoming the newest MTFCA Chapter
The Green Mountain Ts from the beautiful state of Vermont.

A great group of folks who have connected with each other over the Model T.
Look for their story in the Vintage Ford, in the near future.

Kathy Tagert

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Do we know what part of VT they are based?

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Wed Sep 21, 2022 8:29 pm
What to carry: Anything to add?

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by Steve Jelf » Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:00 pm

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Almost eight years ago this list appeared in the MTT. I assume Dan distilled it from numerous forum discussions and his own experience. I'm using it to prepare my runabout for travel, but with a few alterations. For example, instead of a bicycle tire pump I'll take an electric compressor. It runs off the12 volt mower battery I use for the...

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I installed mine about a foot below the terminal block under the hood where it is easily accessible. I also got the modern fuse holder so fuses are readily available. I did not want it under the car where it can get wet and I have to lie on my back to get at it.

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Wed Sep 21, 2022 8:05 pm
A bit of help please...

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by Been Here Before » Wed Sep 21, 2022 4:45 pm

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Cleaning boxes of stuff found the attached.

Any suggestions...motor bike, automobile, Ford Related? Thank you. DSCN1668.JPG DSCN1666.JPG DSCN1663.JPG DSCN1662.JPG

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Looks like motorcycle speedo drive.
It would clamp to the rear frame & that gear / sprocket would mesh with the sprocket on the rear wheel .
Probably worth pretty good money in the vintage motorcycle world.

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Wed Sep 21, 2022 5:32 pm
Door striker

Last post by John kuehn « Wed Sep 21, 2022 1:52 pm
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by SteveD » Wed Sep 21, 2022 9:52 am

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I noticed the striker on my 24 touring rear door was loose. Tried to tighten it, nothing. Realized the screw is just stuck in the whole, no nut on the other side. As best as I can tell, the only way to get at the other side of the door post is by removing the front seat upholstery. Am I wrong? I'm thinking I need to make/find a threaded insert....

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It probably was a machine screw with a nut on the other side that was put on sometime back to help hold on the striker. The hinges on my 21 were held on by at least one machine screw and nut. I saw this when I restored the car so I put it back the same way on the hinge and added a machine screw with nut on the striker too. Makes since to me to do...

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Last post by John kuehn
Wed Sep 21, 2022 1:52 pm
Modern cam seal

Last post by John kuehn « Wed Sep 21, 2022 1:25 pm
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by SteveD » Wed Sep 21, 2022 1:15 pm

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Can anyone tell me the number on the modern style cam seal?

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Lang’s has them if you can’t find one at your local bearing, seal and etc supplier.

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Wed Sep 21, 2022 1:25 pm
First things first!

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by Bill Robinson » Mon Sep 19, 2022 2:14 pm

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Back in the past there has been a list posted on this forum of possible causes of specific engine noises (knocks, taps, rattles, etc) that we hear from a Model T engine. Example: a tap that is heard at moderate speed, with no load. this list would be a starting point- not a sure fix.

This list detailed the most common noises and the possible...

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Pinging or spark knock can sound like a knock, a rattle, like a pebble hitting a window, or a little like glass breaking. Backing off the throttle will stop it. Opening the throttle will bring it back. It does not occur at idle or light throttle running. It can be caused by overheating, lean mixture, too much spark advance, a valve running hot due...

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Wed Sep 21, 2022 12:57 pm
wiring harness clip for 1911?

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by KWTownsend » Tue Sep 20, 2022 2:48 pm

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Does anybody have an pictures or dimensions of the wiring harness clip that goes on passenger side of the firewall? I'm not sure what years it was used.
I think the firewall mounting bolts hold it in place, just behind the hood former.

Thanks,
: ^ )
Keith

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I once owned a 1917 that was still in mostly original condition and it had the same clip pictured above

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Wed Sep 21, 2022 11:42 am
My 1st T

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by andy2794 » Tue Sep 20, 2022 11:56 am

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This is my 1st T. 1916 Touring. It was a rust bucket when I bought it, took it down to the frame, did not have to remove the engine, had good radiator, wheels & tires. Had to replace the king pins and a few other things while the body was off. Had to remove the hog head and replace some bands, would only go in reverse when I bought it. I only had...

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If you have not done it yet, I highly suggest rebuilding the rear axle. They're usually in sorry shape mechanically and have several things wrong in addition to the well known babbit thrust washers. A failure in the rear end means no more foot brake.

Stephen

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Wed Sep 21, 2022 11:21 am

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