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Where or what organization may I apply/request to purchase/get a Century Plaque for 100 year old Model T's? These are engraved or acid etched metal plaques (generally oval in shape, approximately 2 x3 ) that indicate that the vehicle is in fact 100 or 100 plus years old. I'm told that pictures of the vehicle, its serial number and title...

I have a 25' Coupe that I am working on getting as period correct as I can.
This is my visor, it has philips' head screws and chrome acorn nuts threaded through the material. I have not been able to study other cars up close, anyone know the proper hardware to use on this visor? I am planning on buying a kit to recover it as well, any tips or...

I thought this was interesting
This appears to be an early 1909, with the squared off front fenders & the early, brass trimmed, covered wooden running boards .

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I have a problem with my top irons. I bought a new reproduction set of 1 man irons for 1922 Touring however I cant get them to fit on my car. I dont know if I have 2 man top irons or if Im missing parts. Ive attached a pic of all my irons and the wood bows as well as a pic I found 552433.jpg on the internet of a Touring set and they have some...

Hi there. Just purchased my first ever Model T! It is a 1926 Coupe. I am looking for a 1926 package shelf and a trunk lid latch. I know there are quite a few on line sites that sell reproduced parts, but sometimes parts are on back order for quite some time. Does anyone know where to find both parts used? Thank you....Lisa

Need a little guidance, my brain hurts
Assuming my research is correct I need to replace the spindles on my 1927 Touring, black ones are off my car, unpainted ones are the replacements I bought. Is it correct that I need to take spindle arm T282B off the old right hand spindle and put it on my replacement right hand spindle and Spindle arm T270B...

Howdy everyone. I’m trying to list Model T parts for sale but am unsuccessful in adding pictures. Under ‘Attachments’ it states :“You may also attach files by dragging and dropping them into the message box.” Please simply tell me how that’s done. I’m using a smart phone but it has a dumb operator 😞🇺🇦

Planning on getting a '26 T and using an enclosed trailer, was kinda hoping to keep the top raised?

Can anyone measure how tall the car is with the roof raised?

Thanks,
Jim

I am attempting to replace the bushings in my '21 steering bracket. I had no problem removing the lower bushing using a 7/8 tap method. The upper bushing is not brass but steel. I figured someone at some point replaced the upper with a steel bushing. So I proceeded to use the same method as the lower but it does not give and seems like there is no...

I have a new top kit on order with Classtique for my '21. The correct orientation and design of the weather flap, (bewteen the front bow and the windshield frame), has been a topic many times. If I recall, lots of opinions, advice and theories were the result. Can anyone post a photo of a known, original weather flap for a '21 Runabout? I suppose...

Here is what the fenders for my 1927 coupe look like after blast cleaning with crushed glass, sanded with 220 grit, prime coat, sealer, and three layers of top coat.

Looking for a source of brass trim for my speedster build. Would like some trim where fasteners don't show and I used oval shaped t trim for floorboards on other restorations. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Harry HAL Leo Hosterman started developing overhead cam conversion heads in 1921 and by the late 1920s to early 1930s he started developing the DOHC heads. He cast his own block, and aluminum oil pan, and made the connecting rods and 5-main bearing crankshaft.

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I have a 1927 Touring and was ordering some parts from Langs and saw these, what are they for and where do they go?

Anyone near Stockbridge, Ma who could help me tune my coils. I have two that are going to be sent out for a rebuild. I have four that just need a tune up.

I have a guy who wants me to build 3 12volt starter conversions and a generator and then send them to Victoria Australia. He's legit and the past president of the club there. I just sent a generator to New Zealand last week and the guy paid $150 via FedEx. Wow.

4 units will weigh about 150 lbs! Does anyone have any good ideas about shipping heavy...

looking for two front wheels for my friends ford model t 30/3 wood felloe 1914 to 1915 the Diameter of the front wheels 25 inchs looking for a good pair thanks

I am seeking some advise on how to restore the original channeling for the windshield of my 24 Touring. I am told the channel was originally nickel plated. Some time ago, it was painted over. Now after I have stripped the paint you can see that it appears to have been plated originally. My question is it necessary to have it re-plated or can the...

Better than a high compression head, better than a warford, better than almost anything. Apex carburetor throttle, (pneumatic butterfly) 25%-50% more miles to gallon, easier starting, more power on hills, more power on heavy pulls, less carbon in your motor, reduced oil consumption, reduced repair bills, more pep in a sprint, quicker getaway. Fits...

Post to a history page I follow claims a photo lineup of some eight new Fords (no date - cars appear to be pre-1912) represents the first shipment of cars to Pocatello, Idaho and that they were sold through Sears & Roebuck. I have never read of a Ford-Sears arrangement. Thoughts, please ?

Is there any easy way to replace a Worn Crank Holder Sleave with the engine in the car and the radiator installed?

This one is so worn the crank spring slides in and blocks the crank from turning.

Can the flywheel be removed from transmission without dissasembly of trans?

Morning guys,

I have just purchase the A-45983-PU WINDOW CHANNEL KIT but it doesn't come with instructions. Can anyone help? Anything I should know before attempting the install? Tips? Tricks?

Thanks in advance,

You only have seven days left to register for a motel room at the MTFCI national tour in Hamilton, Ohio in July. After April 1st, the rate nearly doubles, if any rooms are left. Don’t miss out on all of the fun for the whole family. Be in the first group ever to have registered to stay at the brand new Spooky Nook facility!

I have 2 sets of top irons for a 26\27 roadster one set is about 1 inch taller. Could one year be different than the other ? Another question.... The taller one has holes on the inside with the remains of spring loaded sockets. Is this for side curtains ? Are the sockets available ? Thank you.

Last fall I purchased a 1916 Model T. My 1st experience with a Model T. It had been sitting for a long time. When I bought it we had to jack up one wheel to start it. We got it running then lowered the wheel down after it warmed up a little. It would back up fine but did not go forward very well. After watching some video's on YOUTUBE I figured...

Guys, I just met a guy whose dad has been collecting for YEARS! The stash of stuff he has is amazing. Early and NOS Model T brass stuff that hasn't seen daylight since he put it up in the late 30's.This guy use to work at the Ford plant on the assembly line in Detroit in the late 20's. This guy has it all lights, carbide generators, early blocks,...

Is there still a source(s) for a complete setup for the A/C and or other auxiliary brakes besides the Rocky Mountain version?

Thanks in advance.

I have a very nice start for a speedster. Call me at: Five03-644-937Four more details and a pictures of the car. Very nice set of wire wheels. Four Tom Elliott This car will be at the Portland Swap meet. This car is not too far from being on the road. The wire wheels are McClaren 30 x 3 1/2

Does anybody know where I can get the pieces of steel that get wrapped with upholstery and then popped into place on the quarter window moldings for my 27 Coupe? My originals are long gone.

I came across these two pictures which amused me. It seems the County Engineer was checking the NEW road just completed before its offical opening in the Mangamuka Gorge, New Zealand:

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I need some help with how to adjust my ac brakes. They came on a car that I bought with unknown adjustment and history. I am sure that they are not adjusted and working correctly. I have read all of the earlier posts on ac brakes but still have some questions.

The car is on jack stands, one wheel will stop when the brake pedal is pushed and the...

Hello. I am about to purchase my first Model T this weekend. I have not been able to find a good alternative for trunk and cabin floor mats. Rubber mats appear only available for cars up to 1925. It looks like the 1926 mats were wool? Langs has a carpet set but it is wool and close to $300 for just the front cabin.

If you have a 1926, please...

I'm running a full length Model B crank with a rear driven VW oil pump and full oil pressure. Before I drill and tap all the holes in the flywheel for the slingers (I had to use this shorty style, thanks Dan McEachern, to clear the oil pump), I thought I'd solicit some advice. With the slingers I'll get oil to the transmission bands, without them...

Can I use the Model A rope seal on a 1911 or pre 18 pan and front cover?

I'm going to buy a digital scale to weigh pistons, rods, etc. I have found one for a reasonable price that has guaranteed accuracy to one gram. Its maximum weight capacity is 5000 grams or 12.5 lbs. Seems like this ought to suffice. Thoughts?

A few years ago I found an article that discussed the use of Briggs coupe bodies on the Model T.

The Coupe bodies have a B in the numbering. Earlier Fords also had a B on body parts, signifying that the body was manufactured by Beaudette. O.J. Beaudette is though to have supplied Ford with well over 2,000,000 bodies from 1910-1922 when the firm...

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The lower end of this engine appears to be equipped with either a Roof or a Green five-main bearing crankshaft, and a set of bronze main bearing supports for #2 and #3 mains. All of the mains have been fitted with bronze caps with steel re-enforcing plates. Some of the other pieces in the photo appear to be DOHC Fronty parts and a clutch...

I have here a Model A truck of some kind? Has been converted into a tractor. These are know locally as a doodle bug. Want to know year and model?

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Neighbor Richard took this video as I drove to our weekly 'old guys' meeting. Was a rather cold day this Feb. too. We don't work on cars, but just gather each Wednesday morning for a couple of hours of jawbone on most any topic. ;) Drove Nellie , the '23 cutoff.

So he posted his video on YouTube. You might enjoy.

Of the articles/ posts that I've read it seems that most common issues is a bock cracks on the water outlet side of the motor (driver side) from mostly freezing it seems. Are there other known weak spots on this block that happen for other reasons such as vibration or tension? On all the picture I never see any damage on the manifold side of the...

has anyone powdercoated the silver on the rim lock? I was wondering what color silver to use

I am making some custom rear radius rods to fit the lowering brackets I made for my speedster project. I could make entirely new ones, but I wanted to modify original ones to make them more period. I needed to shorten the rods and make new “forks” to clear things. I am also taking the opportunity to drop them down slightly to make a bit more frame...

Hi guys, I inherited a 1916 Ford Model T touring from my great grandpa and I've been fixing it over the past few months and am yet to get the thing started. The car may have been sitting for 50+ years. I have a battery hooked up and my coil boxes are buzzing and spark plugs are sparking. I've confirmed gas is to getting to the carburetor and have...

Hi Erik Johnson of Minneapolis, I do not have your phone number, call me if you can, Bob P. 507 458 6778.

Hi all,

I was curious if anyone had any information on this heater. I can’t find anything online or even one that looks like it. It’s been completely professionally restored. Not sure what ima do with it yet but may sell to fund other parts etc. No idea what something like this would even be worth. Came out of a ‘34 Hudson but seems like it...

Dave H. mentioned this article was out in “Model T Times” last month. I’m working on Part 2 now, and thought I’d post this for anyone who may enjoy reading it.

I had the good fortune of finding a relative who knew Frank Kulick, and recalled many specific stories of his time with Ford. Many thanks to the “Times” editor, Natalie, who made sense of...

I have heard it is being planned for July 7-9. Lock in the dates. More info as it becomes available.

Here are photos of the starter switch for my 1927 coupe. What should I do to it, if anything? Is there a way to test it before installing it in the car?

I assume the non-metallic washers next to the base are important and probably should be replaced.

What happens if a switch shorts out?

Hi, I'm having an issue with a Ruckstell axel rebuild. I'm using a 39 tooth ring gear and a 13 tooth pinion. On the drive shaft I'm using modern drive shaft spool with the tapered bearing. The driveshaft is new. I set the spool with those little shims as directed. I'm not using a gasket between the spool and the axel housings. I've rebuilt a...

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Does someone here have dimensional data for the spotting bosses that are shaved off on the no-rivet rear end housings. No very clear but shown in this photo is one of these lugs at approximately 12:30. This part also has 2 similar bosses at approximately 11:00 and also 5:30.
Regards,
Scott

I need help installing the windshield frame rubber gasket for my 1927 coupe. The attached photos will help in explaining the situation. It is going to be difficult to insert the gasket into the small grooves.

What lubricant should I use? I would appreciate learning what others have done to install it.

Attached is a condensed photo summary of how I fabricated a rear tire carrier for my '21 T that has 30-inch split rims. It began with a salvage bracket I purchased as one assembly from Mark at Model T Haven, before he closed shop. These assemblies are also available on eBay. To cut down on weight, the frame might also be fabricated with aluminum....

We have a new to us 1916 Touring and under the rear seat is a compartment. Should there be a metal cover on this area?
Thanks,
Campbell Tellman
Beaufort, NC

So we took a family vacation that had us driving over 4800 miles through 7 states. We were at the Indy 500 speedway on our way to Memphis to see Elvis' house when my wife said why don't we backtrack to the Model T museum. So off we went. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

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Gents,

I have a '14 with front facing Kerosene lamps. As shown in the attached pictures there is a bracket inside that Locks the tank into place. One of mine is missing. Here are some things I am trying to learn.

1 Where might I find one, preferably with the bolt and nut?
2 Should it have a washer involved?
3 What is the name of that bracket?
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Russ Furstnow posted a wonderful article on tools. I agree with most of it, but disagree with the oil can photos. I emailed Russ, and he encouraged me to post the photos of the early oil cans in my collection. The Maple City oil can is the actual oil can pictured in the parts books. It has the Ford logo in two places just under the neck. The next...

Hello and thank you for your help. I have a 1925 Coupe that I purchased in 1974, and completed the restoration 8 years later. No problems with the magneto until recently, when it shut down when I switched from Bat to Mag. My ignition switch is very worn. The original key was worn so thin when I got the car, that I could bend it. I was lucky enough...

Many years ago, I wrote an article with photos of tools I have that were used in 1913. I can't remember what year that article was, or the issue of the Vintage Ford. I think Bruce McCalley was still editor then. Can anyone help me identify this for me?

The FORD Digital Library consists of many original Ford Model T manuals, publications, part lists, literature, and related material. There are over 650 pieces of printed documentation that has been donated by the folks that are determined to see that a broad level of people have access to this information.
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All material is...

When my 27 shifts into high gear it starts luging and bucking. ????????

Mike

I've lost contact with Dale Finnigsmier. Can anyone send me an update?

I managed to rip two of the fabric straps under the internal headliner of the 2-man top on my 1915 Touring. So now when I put up the top, it just sags everywhere. To make repairs and properly put it back together, I need a reference photo of what the inside ceiling of the top is supposed to look like. Does anybody happen to have such a photo...

I am looking for some detailed photos of 1914 windshields and the various mountings especially any showing the support bars on an express hack (not depot hack). I have some books but need a bit more detail if possible. Thank you in advance.

I am trying to help a friend who is new to Model T's. He has a 1927 Four Door Sedan and is missing the windshield frames as well as some other major parts. Since I don't know much about the Sedans, I am asking for help.

I have been told that a lot of parts on the Four Door Sedans are interchangeable from 1924 through 1927. In looking at pictures...

MTFCA's 57th Annual Meeting is now history. I was again reminded how enjoyable it is to get together with a bunch of Model T people and catch up on everyone's news, especially after the recent forced hiatus in our activities. It's always good to reconnect with old friends and make new ones.

I took some pictures the last evening, but I'm having...

Harold Schwendeman's most recent post was in November. Wonder if he's OK.

Awhile back there was a post about the larger print edition of the service manual. Can you help me find this ?

Are the early Hall shifter housing interchangeable with the later style Ruckstel shifter ? I’m following the very little instructions from the MTFCA booklet, making sure the shifter is in Ruckstel low. I rebuilt the late shifter. When I installed on the axle housing I can’t get it to snap over like it should. It does go a little but the slightest...

I've got questions about styles of U&Js. The first is I've seen pictures and looked and have noticed the throat on some have 1 hole behind the throttle collar plate and some have 3 holes behind the plate. What would be the reasoning in the different locations of these? Also I've noticed the choke arms on some are different. Some have almost a...

Hello.
Today I had a wonderful first drive of 50 km with my Lizzy (1915 Touring). Everything fine, no issues, this was/is good for my trust in this car (actually this was my 3rd drive in total).

My Lizzy needs almost exactly 10l/100km gas (approx. 4.25 gpm), this appears to be a good value.

What I figured out is:
On long increasing streets,...

How can I restore the radiator cover on my 1927 coupe?

the attached image regarding servicing the clum ignition/lighting switch is from a ford service bulletin... i am trying to research these switches in general and assume that switches from other vendors may also be covered elsewhere... i am trying to identify the the actual (or similar) source so that i can acquire a copy.... are there copies of...

Just helped a new local guy today fish for the hard to catch transmission nut fish. We put together a new and exciting fishing jig. Makes the nut fish strike every time.
Took a borescope and taped a small vinyl tube to the side of the camera cable. Then when nut fish is sighted, insert a surgical retriever grab tool in tube down to where nut fish...

A friend asked me these questions but I do not know the answers. Please educate me and my friend. What are the width dimensions of a 30x3 and 30x3-1/2, 4 lug rims? What are the outside diameters of the 30x3 and 30x3-1/2, 4 lug rims? Are the 30x3 and 30x3-1/2, 4 lug rims the same but only the tires and tubes are different?

We don't need to get into a big whooptedoo about whether to use engine pans. I aim to do it. But in researching the mounting hardware I find some disagreement about what's the right hardware. I'm sure about the bolts: ¼-20 carriage bolts with about an inch of thread. But what about the nuts? Hex or square? What kind of washers, if any?

I created a quick flushing setup using some clothes washer hoses, split shutoffs, and hose clamps.
It was amazing how much rust etc. was discharged from the hose.

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How do you mount a gas generator to the running board when the diameter of the generator base is a small bit larger than the distance between the two vertical ridges of the running board? I was thinking about cutting a piece of 1/4 inch plate as a spacer.
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I am looking for information on these Wheel Hub Covers . They are aluminum and I believe they will fit over the later wood wheel hubs. I have done a few searches but my search criteria were too general and did not produce any results for these. I need to know how they were held in place.
Do you know who made these? Do you have any like these?...

I am working on a late friend's 17 T. The car was running fine last fall but for some unknown reason his son left it outside under a tarp all winter and now it is not fine. It took forever to get the car started and when it finally did start it was only running on the middle two cylinders. I thought that it might be the coils so I switched them...

Hello model T owners
Taking my first trip out of Alaska in over 24 years and will be in Newport N.C. Around mid April and looking to possibly meet up with someone in that area that has a model T...
will only be there for about 5 days then down to Mobile Al.and New Orleans for awhile... looking to meet and greet as many model T owners as I can...

Hello,
I actually got it last summer and joined the club, but I never got around to posting on here. I'm under 30 so just a we youngin' round these parts.

Its a 1924 Touring I bought off of a family friend who didn't think they were going to get around to fixing it. Before they had bought it the shed it was under had collapsed during a heavy...

By now we would usually have had several reports back from the tour.
Did anybody go?
How was it?
What are the plans for next year?

I am replacing the glass in my 1927 coupe. I have taken the pieces to my glass shop. What I need help with is the size of right door glass.

The left side of the glass measures 19 inches and the right side measures 19 3/8 inches. As shown on the attached photo of the glass specifications, the right side should measure 19 7/8 . The shop is ready to...

I have a Model T chassis in my yard. It has wooden spokes, so relatively early. Is there any other hint about what year it might be.

Cheers

Tim
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Got a call from the shop repairing the radiator I brought them, they said everything is great on it EXCEPT the inlet, it’s completely gone. He’s trying to figure out what he can do to fix and has called some friends of his to see if anyone has one or a junk radiator he can take it off of. I figured I’d post here as well with the pics of my inlet...

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Model T’s constructed for model year 1922 will be celebrating 100 year anniversary. The year 1922 may be a turning point too for the production of the Model T. According to Automobile Industries 12 October 1922, the Rouge Plant was building the phaeton and the two door...

I'm installing a new starter ring gear that is tapped to 1/4-24. I am not running magnets and may not have room for slingers (Model B crank, stock length with VW oil pump driven from rear of camshaft). From what I've seen vendors often provide a complete set of the correct size bolts with their slingers. Are these bolts available elsewhere, or is...

I am changing from a vaporizer to a NH carb on my 1927 coupe. What carb adjusting/choke assembly do I need?

After a dormancy of 7 years, I will be attempting to start my 1926 coupe in the next few days. The four spark coils were rebuilt and adjusted by Ron Patterson shortly before I parked it in 2015. After 7 years of the 4 coils being in the coil box and not being used for 7 years, is there anything that needs to be done to the coils, the contacts, or...

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would be interested in knowing best practices of removing and installing SMALL timing gear.

Thanks,

Craig Bothwell
bothwell.craig@gmail.com

When I took apart the drive shaft to inspect it I found it has a Babbitt bearing in it at the ujoint. The Babbitt looks good and has no cracks, it is also tight in the tube, the ID is with in .010 of the shaft OD, the shaft has very little wear at the bearing surface and the thrust is with in .008. My question is do I need to replace it with a new...

Anyone know of a good radiator shop with experience to re-core a Model T Brass radiator and make a neat job please?