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How thick are the wood spacers under the running boards?

My opinions, with a few facts sprinkled in.

I've been working on this for some time, and am going to call this portion Follow the Money.

We are fortunate to have monthly audit reports for Ford Motor Co., beginning with March, 1906, and continuing into 1908. With Ford Motor Co. (FMC) fiscal and model years beginning and ending on September 30...

So I just got my oil pan blasted so I could see what was hiding under all the 100 plus years of dirt and grime.

I was quite pleased so far. No areas of rust out,
The oil pan has the reinforced ear brackets on the inside, one was missing. Didn’t see the other one since it was covered by all the grime. There is only about three areas of brazing on...

See attached pictures, I picked this jack up at an estate sale. It has 8553 on it but no Ford script. Is it Ford? Also how do I get or make a handle? According to this 2008 thread they look like twins.

Central Montana, 1924. Another gusher .

I removed the body to prep it for paint. Somehow I lost the bolts that hold it to the frame. Does anyone know the type / size so I can find replacements? I checked with Lang's and they didn't have anything to offer (I even called). This seems like such a basic question but I have looked all over the web and can't find anything pertaining to the...

Check this out.

I'm looking to purchase two 30 X 3 1/2 inch demountable clincher rims. I'm looking for a good source for new rims as I'm not finding much on-line.

Gentlemen thank you ……you called that one …….the rear bolt on the Bendix was missing and it didn’t fall out when I took off the Bendix cover, so God knows where it is or if it was even ever put back……. The bendex spring was horribly bent, I wonder if it’s been starting a long time without that bolt in there….. So I’m gonna find me a new Bendix on...

There dual tire wells but what do they belong to?
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Are these bumper brackets for Model T? What model year?
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Really nice windshield frame, no rust. But what Model Year?
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The 1927 Ford model T I bought had been starting flawlessly…. Just this afternoon I went to start it and it’s not turning the engine….. the starter sounds like it’s spinning fine but I’m thinking the Bendix, any thoughts….. Would low battery voltage cause The Venix not to engage, the original owner had an 8 V battery in it I can’t figure out for...

Hi Everybody, This is a New vs Old photo of ZINK Motors in Appleton City, Mo. ZINK began business in 1916 in a building built by FORD Motor Co and still operates in the same building today. On July 9th 2022 a photo was taken to recreate the original taken circa 1923. What do you think? ZINK.jpg

I am restoring a 1914 Ford and wondering if I can install Timken roller bearings into the front hubs or do I need to use ball bearings. If I go with Temkin's, what problems will I run into?
Thank you
Craig

Greetings and thank you for the add….. I just purchased a 27 model T and I’m looking forward to learning more about this wonderful automobile

evening all.

Seems I have 2 Holley Model S 2 screw carbs. At first I thought they were identical, but now I see some differences. In the bowl, choke and throttle levers, and the 2 screw cover plate. The bowls have a different shape. The cover is thicker on one than the other, and there are differences in the castings of the throttle and choke...

So I found another Holley S carb in the house, so I have 3 now to look at.
I cracked open all 3 to see whats going on inside.
2 have the same valve seat, and the third one has a completely different one.
As you can see, it has a guide for the valve needle, whereas the others do not.
Is this a later addon, or is this an earlier version?

I have a ball cap for a 2 piece drive shaft that has roughly a 1 inch long & 1/2 inch deep missing piece at the large open end. If I cut to square the circumference to the depth of the missing chipped out piece would it effect the use of the ball cap? I hate to scrap it and I’m looking for options for its use.
Best John

Can anyone explain the correlated usage of the Marquette tire tool? I understand the bead breaker application, but the other parts of this tool are unknown. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. 20220720_155418 (640x480).jpg

Pulled an unknown hub puller out of the evaporust bucket today. I'm unsure what it fits though. It's 2 7/8 diameter from the outside of the threads.

A friend and I decided to make a pan jig out of our collective available resources.
I had a piece if 6061-T6 one inch thick aluminum plate (aircraft grade),
We bought some steel tubing and channel to fill in what we didn't have on hand.
A friend with access to a water jet cut the plate out for us.
Another friend with a CNC mill drilled the hole...

Can any one give an explanation about the styles of open and closed exterior Model T door handles from 1908 to 1927?

Hey all,

I find myself in possession of three complete 1928 Chevrolet motors, all with the complete overhead valve assemblies that people like to use on T's (theses are the ones with the dual intake and exhausts). All in what appears to be pretty good shape. I'm not sure if these are considered valuable or not particularly valuable at all, since...

Took the body off of my '25 to take care of some frame issues and when I took the drivers side front fender off I found this.
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I suppose this is a support that someone made the studs are welded in the fender and are not visible from the top side but this was only done on the drivers side. The flat bar is not a perfect match to the...

Its a RHD (made in Canada) car seen in the Waitaki region of the South Island New Zealand.

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Click on the YouTube link below and come along with us on our 6 Day Golden Gate Tour last month.
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By Sarah and Gary Johnson

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I have seen several articles on using a triple chain hookup using hooks into the magnet area. One thing you would have to make sure you have them spaced evenly and you run the possibility of one of them coming unhooked and serious damage resulting.
Would it not be safer to remove 3 alternate clutch retainer plate bolts and use 3 longer bolts with...

I have a seat cushion spring that measures abour 41 wide, 16-1/2 deep and 5 high. The back corners are more rounded than the front. Any idea of what years of what body this may fit? Thanks.

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Keith

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So I was up at Carlisle for the Chrysler show and came upon a foot warmer. The outside seems to be covered with what looks like rug material. Then it occurred to me. Is this made out of asbestos? I see them for sale on here from time to time.

Thursday we returned from our great coast 2 coast tour from San Francisco and on Saturday I joined a local tour through the Hunsrück Region with more than 100 cars.
My 1914 Model T Speedster was the oldest car but not the slowest one.
When I drove a long right turn with about 45 miles per hour I lost my left rear wheel.
I could hold the car on...

I was reading about the changes in Scandinavia band quality on the old forum. There were comments about things to look for in those bands. I have a box of ’26-’27 Scandinavia bands that my uncle bought in the 1990’s when he restored my car. One narrow band is missing and I assume that it is now in my transmission. I recently bought a box of...

Hi, All:

I'm driving in my first parade coming up next week. I was wondering what tips you all might have regarding driving and participating with a Model T in a parade?

Thanks!

I bought a 1915/16 roadster last winter and am still learning to drive it. The engine 1s from 1922 with electric start. It has a Ruckstell that I have kept in underdrive so far. The car is VERY hard to push in neutral, it takes two men to push it on level ground. Am I wrong in thinking the car should be easy to push with the handbrake halfway on?...

LAST CALL FOR THE CHINESE EXPRESS! Last of 3 loads, no interest at give away prices. No regrets, turning the page and writing a new chapter in my life.

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All the Best,

Hank

The Southern Peach T’s 🍑 formed as the MTFCA’s Georgia chapter a little over a year ago. We’ve taken a crawl, walk, run philosophy as we started with the basics, like proceeding through the MTFCA process to become a chapter, and slowly advanced forward from online chapter meetings, to in-person meetings, etc.

Now, we are working on our next step...

Good evening Folks:

Well, for years my '27 block has had a gentle, intermittent coolant weep around the upper water jacket, left side. And about every five years I take the antifreeze out and run water with a little Water Glass (sodium silicate) and - problem solved for another five years.

However, this time apparently I did not put the...

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I have 2 WS carbs and I am thinking of putting one on my speedster. The one on the left was sold to me by Uncle Stan. I do not remember who sold me the one on the right. I have switched the air intakes, but they are basically the same. I found an article that states I should open the idle adjustment about 1...

I saw some unique (to me at least) Model T accessories on cars at a show today. Anybody have any info on these?

Shocks:
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Luggage:
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Wheels:
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Brakes (look similar to Bennetts)
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Anyone here going to the Long Beach meet tomorrow?

On a 1927 fordor can you shut off the fuel tank valve if you lit the seat is there enough room between the seat frame and tank to do this

I don't think I asked this before. At least I can't see that I did. In pulling the rear hub on my '26 Runabout with wire wheels, do I need to buy the threaded hub puller that is in the catalog or can I use a 3 finger style like the parts stores has?

has anybody ever changed the front motor mount without removing the engine,(can it just be raised or not)?

Does anyone have dimensions for 1915 running board blocks?

I had the pleasure of looking at this beautiful example in person today. Thought I would share it with the rest of you. PXL_20220715_021218020.jpg PXL_20220715_021114654.jpg PXL_20220715_021151474.MP.jpg PXL_20220715_021143877.jpg PXL_20220715_021133551.jpg

Ford recommended ¹⁄₃₂ (.03125 ). Some other sources say .025 . How come? Does it matter?

I think this is 1911, but I wanted to double check

The hinge is marked Model 3 Automatic

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Many may recall I like to research the people who owned our early cars, and attempt to understand their lives, as well as the impact early cars had upon the culture at the time. This story takes place in my own backyard, in Nebraska.

John W. Wehn was born in Pennsylvania in 1849. To put this in perspective, he was born about 14 years before Henry...

I would like to get comments about painting wire wheels by brush. Is this practical, type of paint, etc.?

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Hello fellow Model T-ers.

My 1912 Warren Speedster lost one of its fancy brass framed floorboards on Interstate 5 somewhere between Los Angeles and San Francisco. So, unless I see it laying on the highway tomorrow when I drive back south, I will need to fabricate a new one. Would any of you know where I might get my hands on the approximately...

I bought a set of steel felloe wheels for 30 x 3 1/2 demountable rims. They have a punched raised piece at each rim mounting bolt location for a separate lug I’m guessing. Will these work with my fixed lug Hayes rims or did I but lawn art? 😀 Bought them for rebuilding so that I can keep driving my T with the wheels on it.

Found this on YouTube
Pretty interesting

Does anyone know if a person from the Portland Oregon area that will be headed to the east coast in the following weeks? If you or anyone you know is headed east, please call me. I have some items that I would like to transport east. Tom Five03-644-Nine374. Thanks for any feed back you can supply.

Here in Ontario Canada, I can get Blockley Tyres shipped to me for about the same price as buying Firestone Tires from a local tire shop. Any advice on how to decide?

Thanks,

Everyone,
I've been installing a new firewall in my '22 touring. I started to button everything up today and I noticed this little interference issue. I installed a new Pitman arm and it is interfering with the end of the spark rod when wheel is cut hard to right and the spark lever is all the way up(retarded), when the lever is moved down, the...

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The photo above contains a late Warford transmission cross member and the clamps that fasten it to the frame. The image below shows where it is located in relation to the transmission.

I'm looking for a photo or illustration that shows the transmission mount itself, which is fastened to the bottom of the cross member and then to the...

I have a 1925 T Tudor that is missing a gas cap. The tank appears original, a cap for it looks like it would be a push and twist type. There are no threads. All the caps I see for Model Ts on the supplier sites are screw on which is the same or very similar to my 26 T.
I've attached pictures of the tank. Does anyone recognize this? Is it likely...

There must be at least 100 cars in this photo with the majority Model T’s. Apparently the owners were not worried about damage to the cars…..

Anyone have a photo of a original muffler for 1926 touring car,

Last week I made a panic stop in my 24 touring from about 35 mph and slid the rear wheels about 40-50 feet. Since then the high gear clutch has been grabby, and the parking brake lever movement is stiff. Did I break, bend, or pull something out of adjustment?

Is this correct? HF house for sale?

Could a TT owner post a picture of their battery bracket and battery setup on their vehicle? Many thanks in advance!

Does anyone know of any one who may have the 21 inner tube in stock. I'm batting zero so far, most vendors are out of stock with no real good idea of when they will be available. Thanks

When the transmission in my 22 was rebuilt, we used the best of several transmissions lying around the garage. We had enough good parts to complete the rebuild. We also installed a new Watts clutch. We put it all back together and the car was back on the road. However, several months later when sorting/storing the left over tranny parts we...

What is the proper puller to use to remove the gear on the generator? This is on my '26.

Anyone know something about these all black (steel) Brown style 110 side lights. I see all brass and black with brass trim but not all black.

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Need anything? Not sure just how much stock he could carry around with him ;-)

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There appears to be a mint 1913 KW coil box switch on ebay now, that is on a master vibrator. They are identical to the one used on the 1913 KW coilbox. All you need to do is put your correct plate on it. I have used these often. They are asking $100.

So I'm looking for what was used on the Mother in law seat strap button to hold the seat cushion down. It should be just a simple piece of leather that fastens to the front of the seat with a button snap? Anyone have a close up picture of what this looks like or what they used on theirs? I heard the original buttons are impossible to find. Thanks...

The bolt fell out of the eccentric and I would like to know the size.

I found this bolt 2.5 inches long that looks too be correct but it won't screw in.

Greetings All,

I have a question about where the REAR end of the pedal return spring is supposed to attach on the Rocky Mountain Pedal. The front end goes in the hole in the Rocky Mountain Brake Pedal but where does the REAR end of the spring attach? The photo is borrowed from Dan Treace in a Sept. 30, 2012 post on this Forum (it doesn't show the...

I tried to start my 27 touring recently and checked the battery which had a good charge, but I got nothing when I depressed the starter switch. This was one that I got from Langs some years ago that never gave me any trouble. I checked the input side of the switch with a voltmeter and got 12.6 volts on the input side and 0.01 volts on the output...

Inner tube patches? What brand of patches that will work on the newer synthetic rubber inner tubes. My tube had a pin hole, an unopened tube of glue & the old method of preparing the area, heated etc; wouldn’t stick. Went to my local tire shop, was told we don’t patch, buy new tube.
He didn’t have 21” tube, was very hesitant to patch, I insisted...

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This image was taken at the Labor Day races in 1927 at the Pompano Beach, FL, Race Track. The Miami-Dade Library described this oddball Ford machine fitted with a small six-cylinder L-head as a Junk Racing Car.

Check out the T chassis fitted with a nice amature-made racing body, sheet metal wheel discs on T wheels, and the aircraft...

While reverse engineering is a common practice this one is very original!

Today I bead blasted some recently acquired transmission bands with the demountable later style end piece.

Five of the ears came off easy, but no amount of beating would remove one of the ears.

Evidently someone needed the earlier version fixed ear style.

Once cleaned,...

Found this in one of my nuts/bolts buckets.
Horn bracket maybe?

Every thing I have learned about the quarks of a Model T, I learned from reading the publications about the Model T from 1915 to 1940.

Thoughts, Are the suggestions from past tech support still good advice?

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Does anyone know the Mitsubishi or Industry replacement part number for the external plug in voltage regulator used on the early Texas T alternators marketed by the late Ralph Reeder? I know Snyders sell them for $45.00 each (6 or 12 volt, available), but I figured they probably could be bought through just about any auto parts supplier if the...

I know I see a few of you each year. Anyone else going?

Here's a link for those who haven't seen this compilation of Model T accessory carburetors. If you have one that's not shown please feel free to add it. Thanks!

Hello all, I've just traded for a 1927 Armleder and will be looking for some help. Not sure where the best forum or place is to ask knowledge folks such as you all a few questions. Thanks

Our local club has seen a lot of growth recently. People are buying or resurrecting Model T's without ever having driven one. Either that or they've figured out the basics but don't truly understand the do's and don'ts of safe and effective driving. Some have also picked up some questionable information such as using reverse pedal to slow a car...

This is a url for an Instagram page my daughter put up of the car in the ‘death wobble’ posts below being put away after our 4th party. The shirts indicate our tradition of steaming up the hard shell clams and eating them on the day after. Mmm-good!

At my daughter's urging to try social media, I've opened a Youtube channel where I figure I'll show videos for Hershey, Greenfield and whatnot. I just missed taking more long form videos at Homecoming, but maybe next year. I'll try and post successful videos of big events here for you guy's viewing pleasure and hopefully not throw too much...

When fitting your hogs head do you us Neoprene or felt for the front arch?
And do you gunk both sides?

When I fitted brake lights to my barn fresh Henrietta, I went away from the usual, new motorcycle pull switch used on all my restored cars. This is what I used
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This switch came from an 80s Subaru. The metal stem is threaded so the engagement of the plunger .can be adjusted at the switch. The rusty metal bracket is the same...

So, I need some help. I have a pair of Model T's that I need to get rid of but I know nothing about the. I'm going to preface this with these are my mom and dad's cars, primarily my dad really however my dad was recently moved into assisted living due to failing health. My mom will be moving into a condo sometime in the next year and we'd like to...

I’m trying to put AC brakes on my 24 Model T. It has an adapter so Model A wheels fit. My question is how do I pull this hub.
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George
Elkhorn, Nebraska

The Midwest Speedster Rally started to day with a meal at the Pizza Ranch in Portage,WI. The Rally was started many years ago by Russ Potter.

Thursday we will head to Beaver Dam on Highway P through Pardeeville and Cambria. Our destination is the Beaver Dam Race Track. Hopefully we will be able to test the track's clay surface.

Hope to see you...

Many in the hobby knew Milt Webb and his expertise on Model T's and giving back to the clubs.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Milt Webb.
Milt had been with the Museum for decades. He's the one we have to thank for the founding of our Pit Crew, the group of talented volunteers that keeps our roster of cars in functioning...