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This year's Little Hershey Swap meet is coming up fast, Saturday May 21st. 2022
who is planning to come this year, also we will have Bob's Antique Auto Parts open the same day, come and look through all three buildings of T parts, only ten miles from swap meet, Bob

Update on my spare tire carrier project. I talked to the foundry the other day and they told me that the once the mold pattern is made it’ll be about a 3-4 week lead time until I get the carrier rough castings. Once I have those I’ll know what it’ll take to finish them. My hope is to have the end product, both top and bottom, be available ready to...

Looking to buy new 1912 gas tank. Is anyone gearing up to making them?

Working on a full pressure oil setup on a T engine. Looking for recommendations/sources/options on: adjustable pressure relief valve (bypass), check valve, remote oil filter adapter and oil pickup/screen. Dan McEachern makes a neat remote oil filter adapter with an adjustable relief valve, but he is struggling with getting castings from his...

My granddad used to say, Every picture tells a story. I wonder what this story is ? Probably Depression era, two young men looking for work, most likely prospects in Wyo at the time, herding sheep or shoveling hay. Or maybe they went broke in Wyoming ? :lol:

I'm discovering what everyone else already knows.....Wheel bearings are impossible to find. Is there another style of bearings that will work? Is it a bad idea to just put the one that fell apart back together?

Any idea if it’s a real vehicle depictions? Ok

I decided to drive SaraJane (27 RPU) to the ageing/rehab center where my Bride is now staying until May 6th when I retire so I can take care of her. About 1/4 mile away SaraJane started tugging to the right I thought no problem when I get there I will see what is wrong, then the tug became a pull hard right then I heard the unmistakable sound of a...

Anyone familiar with this ?
Curious of the cost back when.
Didja all know that your Ford engine will outlast your car ? :lol:

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Dr Liston took some time from his busy practice and had his roadster photographed in Bellows Falls, VT near the Connecticut River. The source of the photo, the Rockingham Library has dated it as being taken on June 12, 1913. Note the added electric horn.

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My 1919 T is 750 miles from me so I need some help with dimensions.
It is 7 ft 2 inches tall.

It is in storage in NH with 8 ft doors and I want to move it to a storage unit in NC.
I can only find places in NC with 7 ft doors so I am wondering if someone can tell me how much I can lower the height of the car by removing the detachable rims and...

Is anyone making the small rear drums, the vendors tell me that they are discontinued now. Thank You—-Dan

Can you or how do you lube the bearings in the hub of a '26-'27 fan?
Not seeing the screw to lube earlier ones on improved T.
Thanks in advance.

Does anyone have any experience with these aftermarket roof irons in picture 1? I have a set of these as per pic 2 below. 64-53958.jpg IMG_5279.jpeg
However it seems mine did not come with all the hardware such as the support bar and the hook brackets. Does anyone have any detailed drawings showing the dimensions of the support bars and position...

While restoring my spindles, I’m wondering if these threaded holes are original. My other set has a cone shaped hole that doesn’t go all the way through. I’m wondering which one is correct.
Thanks,
Joe Caraway
(480)998-6617

Any body going to the Tulare swap from Dallas area? I need a ride for Model T top bow set to Dallas.

Inspired by Rich Eagle's illustration I decide that I needed to update my mobile phone in the T to a more compact version.

This is not my car and I have not seen it and do not know the owner. I am just letting the good people on this forum know it is available on the Seattle Craigslist. It was on earlier with a $ 55000 price.

In my research if I understand things this is a set of 1917 through 1922 roadster top post. I am I correct?
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Thanks!

Matt

Looking for a NOS rear crossmember and attaching brackets for my 1915. Not sure if there is any differences in a 1915 crossmember than later years, I think by then the design was finalized until 26/27.

I passed a few of these up at Hershey, I had no way of transporting them home. Hopefully I can find the crossmember and/or brackets here!...

Working on correcting a few things on my '20 Roadster that have bugged me for some time.

These two cutouts appear near the starter button on the floor. I have no idea what a previous owner was attempting to do or had rigged up.

Short of tearing the entire seat assembly apart, how could I repair this? It's covered up by the floor mat, but still I...

For those who have attended Luray in the past- what is the best day for a buyer to attend? Is it like Chickasaw where it starts before the advertised dates/times? Thanks.

I’ve walked by this old heap for many years while visiting my brother in law at his cabin. A local resident uses it to mark his driveway. I think it’s a little too rusty to be a restoration candidate. The “hood” is a defunct mailbox.

So looking at my Dad's '14, I noticed his front fenders were different. One has the expected three rivets, but one only has two. I can find nothing in the encyclopedia about '14 style fenders with two rivets. Anybody seen these? (the car came with no fenders and these were picked up at separate auctions)

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Anyone going, I know there is not much T stuff there but it's a fun time anyhow. My buddy and I will be set up in spaces MG 61-62 Wed. through Sat. I'll have some T things, running board tool boxes, pair of springs for Hasslers, and some anti-rattlers + other stuff. If you get there stop in and say hello. Mac that's close for you maybe I'll get to...

I have a Wheeler-Scherber marked FORD and pat. pending. The intake is marker PA3 Is this a desirable carburetor? It is all there. I found in a box of carbs that I have had for 40 or 50 years.

Does someone have a parts breakdown diagram of the front wheel bearings and spindle? Last night I took mine apart on the right front because it was loose like it needed adjusted, but everything was very tight and couldn’t be snuggled up anymore. The bearings, roller type, fell apart when I took them out. Trying to figure out what I need to buy.

I have a line on a Frame for a Stevens Axle tool, but it does not have the cutters. Are these available somewhere?

Has anyone tried to re-rivet their transmission drums?
Has anyone tried to tighten up loose transmission drum rivets ?
Does anyone know what tool was used to rivet drums?
Is there a source for replacement riveted gears/shafts for drums?
My driving plate rivets are just slightly loose. Not scary/cracked loose thou. Is there a technique to make them...

Is it possible that a 1913 KW wooden coil would/could have been installed on a Feb 1914 build??

I have been working on getting the pedal trim to fit properly. Before I do something that I will regret, I thought I ask for some help image.jpg
Thanks
Fitz

Hi all

I look at the post almost daily, but this is my first post. I am Bob with a restored (not by me) T. Millie is a RHD English with a full restoration. Ever since I have owned Millie she has been troublesome with starting and running. I have downloaded huge amounts of info and nothing seemed to work. This winter I have done the following.

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The past few years, there has been a man selling old and obsolete hardware at Chickasha. He obtains it from a closed hardware store in Nebraska. He gave me his contact info, and the city in Nebraska that the hardware store was located in, along with the name of the hardware store and it's owners, but I have lost all the information. I am looking...

Fun with tires. It's a great feeling of accomplishment to repair a flat by patching a tube on the side of the road. :lol:

In Macs catalog, I notice an item called Body to Frame Welt Rolls . It says it is prevents squeaking. Has anyone used it? Is it a good idea or not?

The wife is very happy with the anniversary present.

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No, it does not have lights. Found all kinds of things incorrect with the kit, fixed a few but still happy as she is.
Mixed black and two colors of green to get this.

As promised.., Print off for your records! Just a single page.

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All the Best,

Hank

Just looking to see if anyone might know/remember what size they used when re-installing the kick panels, Not the upholstery nails that hold on the welting, rather the tacks that attach the kick panels to the wood frame. The kick panel material is 3/32 in thickness, so I am thinking that the 2.5 oz tack would be the right size. Any help is greatly...

Found this in a pile of T parts still turns is it T ?

Does anyone have a drawing, with dimensions, of a crate, to ship my Model T engine.

George

Recently, I had the opportunity to purchase a '12 Torpedo formerly owned by a family friend. It is a nice genuine torpedo, partially restored in the '50s. It was driven quite a bit as an antique up through the 70s or so. At points during its history it had various rear bodies installed, including a truck bed. The original fuel tank and toolbox are...

Working on a 1927 Touring, thinking about ordering Lang's spindle bolt reamer and alignment tool, how do I use them?
Lang's reamer is .502, Snyders is .504 and anything else I can find doesn't say what the diameter is, the spindle bolts I have are .5001, the cheapest I've found for an engine rebuilder or machine shop to hone them is $53.00 each,...

I have a 1926 tudor sedan that i am re-upholstering the seats The passenger seat back has a loop shaped frame and i have no idea what goes on it to restore it. Can anyone please help me with what materials i need and how to install them ?

When the lifter guides are bored to the max and there is still too much play, what do you use to bring the bores back to standard or at least the first OS?
I've heard of using a flange bushing with the flange at the bottom pressed into a circle milled out under the guide. Should be an easier fix with just a thin steel bushing.
What do folks do?

To finish off my work on the After-market Items gallery section I would like to add a few more overall pictures of YOUR accessory collection cabinets/ shelves.

I have been able to put up some pics of Jay's collection (probably a small part of it!)

Can you please take pictures of your cabinets and post them here. I will add them across to the...

My new 14 has what appears to be a Bakelite or plastic switch cover on the coil box instead of the steel version. Was there a switch that was taking place around this time in production? I have looked at various books on the subject hoping to find a definitive answer. I am rather new at the bass era stuff so please excuse the lack of knowledge....

I replaced the tires on my '26 Canadian Touring (15 years, thousands of miles, zero flats). Given the uncertain quality of new tubes, I'm reusing the 15-year old Universal brand tubes and hoping for the best.

Anyway, four of my rims have the common hinge-pin joiners (lower photo) and the fifth has a screw-thru-tongue latch system (upper photo)....

I have this reproduction horn/bulb that needs a reed in order to work. This setup was on a T but is most likely not correct. I would like to use the bulb and related but would like to find a more correct looking horn if possible. Will the reed shown in Lang's catalogue work with this and or should I wait until I find the correct horn?

This car...

Two questions about 1927 coupe steering wheel.

Is the spider painted or should it be left bright metal (I wire brushed it)? In the photo it looks brownish , but it actually is bright silver. If painted what color, black or body color?

How should the handle be cleaned?

Ask for Lisa D.

Two 1803s that I I have questions about.
One is a Stewart 1803 and stamped 1913 - this one has a rivet holding it together
Stewart Another 1803 this has a nut holding it together
one is a right and one a left. How does one tell a right from a left?
What years and which model speedometers?

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Who today would send you an expensive piece of test instrument free for a 10 day trial.?

Still one of the best coil testers and trouble shooting units on the market.

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While I am waiting for my Rajo B head to come back from the machine shop, I am turning my attention to the pushrods. Seven rods came with the head but I did not really get into them till yesterday. They are in decent shape for their age and where they were found, but in inspecting them I found three different styles of jam nut and two different...

Are all steering wheels the same diameter and fit? What should I be looking for? My car came with a 'Fatman' steering wheel and I am thinking of changing it out. It's just not my style and I just climb in through the passenger side anyway.

Need the center to center dimension to bore my connecting rods.

John

Thought some of you might enjoy seeing how it's done

The springs on my 12 are weak and soft. Is there a test as to how much weight should depress the spring and how far down for proper tension to be like when it was new.
This is a rear tapered spring but the front is even worse. Frank

Hello all, I have the rear wheels off of my 1912 Flanders to look at the rear axle bearings. They appear to be larger than Model T, I'm wondering if by some lucky coincidence TT parts will fit. Can anyone tell me the dimensions of TT Hyatt bearings and sleeves? Thanks!

One bearing slipped out easily, but the other is hung up on a ridge, which...

I've had this, my first 'T', for a week now. It's a '26. As best as I can tell it's an older restoration from the 70's. The only rust I see is the floor under the seat and it's been painted over. One front fender has a small chipping area of bondo. All in all it's a great first time T. Also the first time driving one. A real eye opener! I'll have...

I have a Sept 1916 Engine and and plan on using the improved large drum transmission.

Is a 26/27 Hogs Head required or does it matter. If yes, then what about the upper two mount bolts that go into the block. The 1916 block is not drilled for that.

Thanks MTFCA

Trawling the old forum for items to add to the After-market Items section of the gallery ( I came across the two threads on Spark Plugs from 2017.

These showcase collections and related advertising and boxes of spark plugs and are well worth perusing. There are too many items in these to put in the gallery so I have just made the following link:...

This past weekend I was thoroughly inspecting my 1923 touring for any loose bolts (in anticipation for summer and touring). When I came to my rear right axle nut, I realized it had somehow loosened up. As I was pulling the cotter pin and applying my torque wrench, I realized there was a good amount of oil covering the nut. After pulling the wheel...

Need some advice/information on what I have. 25+ years ago I bought a box of car books at a farm auction in my State and these two Ford books were in the box. A 1910 Ford Model T color brochure and a 1910 Model T Souvenir Booklet. I put them in plastic bags and stuck them in my desk. I think they are originals. The brochure has the label of the...

Keith:
After looking at your photo, I'm wondering if my response is out of order? Are the threads NC as I suspected, or are they really 6-32?
Larry

The Portland Swap Meet is back April 1-2-3.
After a two year Covid hiatus, the Portland Swap Meet is back at the Expo Center. Among other duties, II'll be working the Portland Regional Group HCCA booth. Look for the big banners in building D.
Who plans to come? Any parts requests?

: ^ )

Keith

I have a descent sized spark plug collection that I plan on making as a display. My question is what’s the best coating to apply to stop the flash rust once they’ve been cleaned ? Would gun bluing work?? It would look more authentic if the bluing will stick to the metal.

After finding a good working horn and putting things back together I noticed I don't have the bolt/nut that holds the horn switch and secures the bracket to the steering column.

If any one could snap and post a picture of that long bolt/nut that would help in locating it through all my small boxes of parts ect. Thanks in advance.

Any thoughts and advice of any potential problems or benefits with this arrangement?

Over the last half century, some moth damage was done to my package tray, necessitating reupholstering. When I bought the Coupe in 1970, it had some remnants of upholstery and I used reverse engineering to upholster it in the same way it was originally upholstered at Ford. The package tray consists of five pieces: 1. The curved steel back piece,...

Even though the 26-27 roadster and touring's had cowl gas tanks, did they cut back and not supply the sheet metal cover formerly used on under seat gas tanks ??

Bell turns 100 today! Here’s to 100 more!

I have a 24 T Coupe and been through the sediment bowl 3 times over the years to stop the slow weep leaks. Been thinking of buying one of the new repo ones and be done with repairing mine again. Anybody bought one and had good luck with it? Thanks for any thoughts about the repo version.

If you own or use a Miller model W carb, I would like to communicate with you

email is fine, thank you

model t repair at gmail. com

close spaces and adjust appropriately and you'll get ahold of me. Thank you

A friend is trying to remove the dash from the cowl and says he can't get it apart on a 24. I did not know how but knew someone here would. Any ideas about how to separate would be appreciated. It appears to have an edge crimp, similar to HVAC duct work joint?

Fun projects brake light switch?

Are these units still being produced? If not who is making a comparable setup?

thanks in advance.

When I got my car, about a year ago, it ran very well. After some weeks of driving, it began to run somewhat rough. I inspected the timer (New Day) and found it to be full of metal powder. I replaced it with a spare, and the car ran much better for a day or so, then began to run rough. I found the second New Day timer to also be trashed out. After...

Hey All!
I am taking a 1916 touring car apart to learn about and restore. It has been a lot of fun. I removed the rear upholstery and found three vertical bars
from the seat to the top of the body. This a new project to me and my first Model T. Is this normal construction?
Thanks,
Campbell Tellman II
Beaufort, NC

Russ Furstnow and I are currently having discussions on oil cans. Russ recently posted some very nice photos of tools and oil cans he believed to be correct for various years. It's a great article except for the oil can he uses for each and every year! I stand by my research that the oil can pictured for the early cars is a Maple City...

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.