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A long number of years ago I remember the late great Ted Aschman had a hint about replacing the mounting blocks on the oil pan ears with springs. I did this on my 22 center door and it worked very well, but that car is long gone to Ron Kipling and then from his estate on to others. I looked in my copies of Ted's Tinkerin Tips(both volumes) and in...

I got most of the oil pumped out of my ‘24’s differential and probed around a bit with a borescope. Is the yellowish component in the first picture the bronze axle thrust bearing everyone says should be there in place of the original babbit? Sorry I couldn’t get a wider view. The second photo is the ring gear for scale (hopefully). There was no...

Goes by a few different names and will respond to the following; Ryan, Daddy, Honey, Sir, Hey Dude, and Mad Dog , Pretends to be a CFP, but has a strong knowledge of vintage car parts and will engage into deep conversions with interest. Thin build (athletic), mid 30's, wears sunglasses to look like Elvis. Last seen pretending to borrow a classic...

Is there a comprehensive article on identifying top irons for the various years of open cars? I have seen studies of comparisons of changes of various parts over the years but don't remember one for top irons.

I have found diagrams for a 1915-22 Touring, a 1912-14 Runabout, and a 1915 Roadster.
Do you have links to others?
Thanks

I am intrigued by Jay's collection of gas vapourisers:

If you look at the sales blurb that comes with this last one (Imperial) at: (scroll down) my question is - DID THESE ACTUALLY WORK/ DO ANYTHING USEFUL?

I am half tempted to try one!

Experts, please advise :-)

So I repainted my headlights and tail light and now they don’t work. Reading through the forums it is apparent I painted over the location where the light grounds. What I’m still unsure of is where exactly do I need to sand and remove paint to make the ground connections. I’m a visual learner If someone could post a picture of the location. The...

My recent purchase, any identification will be appreciated:

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Anybody got a pdf of the Regan Spoke Press handy?

At a Shop Talk in Mid-Michigan yesterday I learned something that might be of interest to those of you with gas tank repair issues. There is an outfit near Flint that people have used to repair Model T and A gas tanks that in the old days would have gone to the trash pile. With new tanks hard to find, repair might be a good option. Gummed up,...

front body to frame mounts were removed does anyone have replacements or a drawing to fabricate from? Thanks for your help

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O.K. Peter, it's your turn to fill in the gaps!

Going through some original shackles I came across a few odd ones, anyone ever see any like these, Bob?

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Adjusting the low band is not very convenient, unless you pull the floor out. I made this specifically for adjusting the band, from underneath the car, and I carry it with me in the car's tool kit. The photo pretty much shows it all, no need to go into any great detail about making it. I cut a socket off, and welded it to one end, for loosening...

I’m in the process of putting the transmission back together in my sister’s T. The car has hydraulic drum brakes. Previously the transmission did not have an engine brake band installed so while I‘m at it I thought I would add the band as a backup. However, the brake pedal is a Rocky Mtn pedal without the cam to engage the brake band. It has a...

My wife and I will be attending the Chickasha Swap Meet this year for the first time.
We have one daughter that lives in Yukon, Oklahoma and one in Burkburnett, Texas, and Chickasha is between the two of them.
I know it is a Friday & Saturday meet, but never having been there before I would like to make the most of it, while keeping my wife and...

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Not a Model T water pump obviously, looking for opinions as to what car/year that it may have come from. Thanks

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Tried to adjust my magneto horn, barely put any pressure on the stuck nut and the brass bolt snapped right in half. The lower half of the bolt is still in there. How difficult is this gonna be to fix? Is there an easy way to replace the bolt or should I get to soldering?

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somewhere i read a book about Ford maintenance. in the initial chapters, reference was made, complete with nicely done line drawings, of fixtures which could be built to make the work easier.

obviously this was before consumer-culture and such things were not available down at the corner store. ramps, workbenches, and engine cradles, were among...

Hello,

I just wanted to see what you all think of adding an extra quart with an oil change in more mountainous areas. I recently read that many people will use 5 quarts in their T's instead of 4 to ensure good oiling to the front of the engine when driving in hilly or mountainous areas. Does anyone think this is necessary?

Thanks and God Bless.

In Mr. Andersons 2021 catalog, he had these two types of 1915 horn tubing assemblies listed. Would anyone be able to shed some light on what the difference is between the two?

- Horn tubing with correct bracket  for 1915 for bulb horns mounted under hood 30” long order elbow  separately  127.00

- Horn tubing with correct bracket 1915 short style...

I would like to find a picture of the parts that are missing from this 1911 Stewart Speedometer Swivel. I got it with some other speedometer parts and would like to complete it. I believe it to be the early 1911 swivel because of the small, brass grease cap.
Any help will be appreciated. 1911 swivel body.jpg

My friend is looking for a 1914 engine for his t, rebuilt and ready to go would be good, will consider other years. Bob, 507 458 6778.

A fellow on the AACA forum is hoping to find out what became of Charlie Shaver's Russel Knight automobile. He had traded several emails with Charlie before Charlie was sadly killed, as they both had Russel Knight project cars. If someone knows anything that might help?

AACA thread;

Or if you can help? Contact me through here? Or a PM? And I...

Here are two index links that will take you to 570 Accessory Of The Day posts from my accessory collection which I have authored and posted over the years to this Forum. I believe it to be the most comprehensive compilation of accessories for the Model T available to date!

IF YOU BOOKMARK THESE LINKS YOU CAN USE THIS INDEX ANY TIME YOU'D LIKE....

Would someone post the coil wiring diagram Please. I can't find mine. THANK'S

How tall is a 1922 Ford Center Door at its highest point???

Getting ready to paint my 1912 roadster and want to go with a very dark midnight blue. Many photos I've seen of restored cars don't have as dark a blue as I want. I'm hoping some members might chime with photos and suggestions..

This low hood is for my latest project. You can see the original black paint under the red primer. What is not seen at first sight is the panel damage.
In the 1960's a large city Ford dealership liquidated old stocks of parts to get them off the books so taxes on stock were eliminated. They had to be destroyed to avoid potential re-use. The result...

I am switching from a vaporizer carb to a NH carb on my 1927 coupe. I will need to move the arm on the throttle rod down about 10 to an existing hole on the rod. My problem is how to move the arm. Apparently, there is some type of pin holding it in place. However, the pin does not go completely thru the rod. I can move the arm slightly. The...

I'll be returning to Chickasha after missing last year due to medical commitments and, of course,
nobody was there in 2020 :cry:
Really looking forward to say hello to all my friends, including the Erslands. Mike, Susie and the
Ersland family. Thanks for working so hard to put this meet together.
Look for us in the North Bldg, NJ 8-9. We'll...

Been thinking of getting a head gasket. There are several types available, copper, steel clad, Fel Pro, and fiber with silicon squish. Started reading about how the thickness of the head gasket could effect compression but couldn't find any information on what the types being sold are spec'd at. Also is there a consensus of what a stock head...

Like the title says, any guess as to what lining this might be? Never installed in the transmission. Appears to be two different materials bonded together? Thanks

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What year do these doors fit?

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Thanks

I borrowed a top boot cover from a friend to give to my upholstery person to have her make me one out of sailboat fabric. I want to use it until I get my top installed to cover the top bows both for aesthetics and to prevent damage while towing the car on an open trailer.

My question - there were a couple of long straps attached to the top of...

I just acquired a 1926 Va plate in good condition, just surface rust. I want to get it restored. Does anyone know who can restore plates? Thanks

I am in the process of replacing the cobbled up shift linkage that came with my Ruckstell axle. I’ve purchased the new one from Snyder’s. It appears to be made from galvanized electrical conduit. For those of you that have installed one of these, did you paint it or leave it as is? If you did paint it, what kind of prep and primer did you use? I’m...

Title says it all. I think modified, but they did nice job.

I've never been able to inspect a copper head gasket closely. Are they one piece of copper or a sandwich of copper and other materials? If one-piece I would think that they could be cut with a laser or other cutting technology.

I heard the shortage is because the die used to make the gaskets was damaged. Anybody know the details?

Looking at Facebook Marketplace. and saw an original WWI ambulance stretcher for sale.
I can't get the link to work. It is Potosi MO.
I have no connection with the seller. Someone with an Ambulance should have this.

(20+) Marketplace - Haywood brothers and Wakefield company army stretcher April 6 1918 | Facebook

I got a call from Larry at Valley Head Service this morning with some questions pertaining to the work they are doing on my Rajo B head. The first question he had is about the lift on my cam. I have a Stype cam in the motor. I bought it so long ago (close to 20 years) I am having memory problems. I got the one better than stock but not the full...

Looking for any details about any of the the aluminum high-compression low heads that have been on the market place over the last 50 or so years. Details and photos of these heads are hard to find, other than it has been reported that the most recents ones manufactured are said to have a 6.0:1 compression ratio.

I'm looking for photos of the...

Found this at a garage sale this weekend. Surprised that it says Craftsman on it. Very common?

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After removing the old rock hard tires from my split rims, I have been removing the rust around the inside of the rims and re-painting the entire thing with Sherwin Williams “Silver Brite”. The best and most durable industrial silver paint I have ever found. So reflective, you can almost see your reflection. Anyway, I figured while I’m in the mood...

Does anyone use the wheel dollies from Harbor Freight. Do they work good for pushing your T around and out of the way or are they a waste of money? I have a 2 car garage that is not designed with a door wide enough to pull 2 cars straight in and if I could push a T sideways it would work great.

Anyone have Russ's contact info?

Our touring car has a replacement firewall made of particleboard that is 3/4 inch thick. I am asking for advice as to thickness and material of the original.
Thanks for the input.
Campbell Tellman II
1915 or 1916 touring
Beaufort,NC

Found this on Youtube - although the title mentions the 20 millionth Ford, there are some good shots of the construction of the ten and 15 millionth cars as well. :)

Should I straighten the radius rod now, or wait until I get the axle reinstalled and check caster? Twist in the axle has been corrected. 1924 Touring.

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I would like to have a clarification on the manufacture number attributed to the recently sold 1908 designated a Number 2.

1. Are all Model T's dated by the manufacture number stamped on the engine block?

2. At the time the Model T was introduced, production beginning 1907 to 1908, the foundry (Romeo Foundry Co) contracted with Henry Ford to...

Well, not really a controversy but a question. When did they start putting the clamps on backwards ? Maybe somebody who's a better researcher than I am can find some documentation.

Anyone here seen or herd of a small booklet that contains all the manufacturers markings on the early front axles.
Apparently there is one out there but have no more information about it apart of it has a white cover.
Might be a long shot.
Any info appreciated.
Regards Michael A

Can someone please tell me the approximate height of an early T touring (1912 in my case) from where the rubber hits the road to the top of the top when it is up. Thanks!

Want to ship some flyers and brochures to my model T friends in Hungary but the prices have tripled since Brandon took office. Any help as to which company to use would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Frank

Question how many bushings does a 26-7 use on the brake drum ?
thank you

Hi All

Is the Moore transmission drive shaft a cut down ford one or did it come with the gearbox from Moore ?
Picture for reference
Cheers
Andrew

Anyone able to enlighten me as to the dimensions of the gasket for the headlight reflector to glass.
Our local supplier has none in stock, and to get postage from US to Australia borders on obscene...
I got a quote the other day from one of the better suppliers there for $14 worth of parts and the postage to Australia was $74. Not the suppliers...

Using my rim spreader, I successfully got one of my 21” tire sets mounted on the rim. After I released the rim spreader and spread the rim back out, I noticed that the rubber tire stem is a little crooked. Looking at it from the side, it is at about 1:00. Not bad, but I don’t like it. What is the best way to straighten a crooked stem to an upright...

Does the turtle deck on a 14 Ford roadster have a sheet metal panel fit inside the turtle deck that coves the opening between the turtle deck and body?

Thank you, Craig

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Where is the appropriate/proper Board to list items we’re bringing to Chickasha for sale ? Here or Classifieds Parts ? And, if you’re going, what T parts do you need ?

I have something in the Cleveland area that I need to get. I'm near St. Louis, and I could get it at Chickasha.

Thanks

Herb

I want to thank the WV gang for putting on another great swap meet in Marietta, Ohio today. Lots of good stuff and a good turn out of vendors and shoppers. Thanks to Norm Bailey and his gang and the club ladies who put out good food beginning at 7:00 am this morning.
And thanks for all those who purchased the engine raffle tickets for the youth...

I'm restoring a 1925 Runabout and as I began to install the turtle deck onto the body, I noted a gap of about 1/4 between the body and the upper edge of the turtle deck. I noted that it would quite easy for water to enter the turtle deck through this gap, soaking whatever is stored in the turtle deck. I have called numerous people asking if there...

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Asking for a lead to where I may buy: a) Brass or brass plated nut covers b) brass or copper colored powder coating powder. Thank you.

I just completed respoking my wheels on my t using the regan spoke press. The rear wheels went without too much difficulty as the hole in the hub was close to 5/8 and. Did not allow the hub to tilt when. Pressing. but I had problems with the front as the plumbing bell reducer was much wider at the top allowing the hub tilt making it difficult to...

I was about to pull the trigger and get a set of new Blockley tires for my 1926 Touring with wire wheels. I took another look at my existing tires and began to wonder if what I have is fine? I plan to retire in a few years so was thinking replacing while funds were a bit higher. Local driving around dirt and paved roads. My existing tires are...

Does anyone use their T as a daily driver? I was curious from those who do, what it was like and what challenges you had?

Received my car with the bolts and shims missing between the block and hogshead. I can figure out the bolt size, but do you use feeler guages to determine shim thickness? Do you need to use the stator shims...?

Got this with some parts I bought a while ago and would like to get them in some capable hands if the variety of parts can be used.

Would like to know what is useable, lots of small parts like gaskets and springs, also the two stomberg covers still in plastic.

At some point, a book was produced, that described all the principles behind the assmeble line production and production in general of Ford cars.
I just can't remember the title, so can someone help me out?

Thanks a lot!

Hello, I am interested in buying a model t but I would not like to go too far. I also would like to look at a few before I would travel further to look buy a T. Does any one know of any for sale near the south eastern Michigan area?

I know some of you folks play with Fordson tractors, I have magneto conversion that also accepts a taco governor for my 1925
Fordson tractor. I have restored the governor but I don’t have the gear that goes on the end of the shaft. I was wondering if
Anybody Had a junker governor or even better a gear? Or any idea where a gear could be found...

I know that re-babbitted connecting rods are scarce these days, so when I heard that they were available from a reputable parts supplier, I ordered a set, and they arrived today. However, they are not Ford rods. The only mark anywhere is a letter K near the bottom of the rod. No Ford script nor familiar forge trademarks anywhere on neither the rod...

Requirements, Light, single axle, open.

Any ideas?

Im looking at using the frame from an old boat trailer with is 4 inch alumin i-beam. Welding the ibeam to angl but welcome some design ideas, the trailer will use brakes and be towed behind the lincoln.

Does anyone know what original company made the body for this truck?

What is involved in replacing the firewall? Do I need to lift the body?

Good day. I have searched past posts, but have been unable to find a notation for the correct length of brass tube for an early 1915 Rubes Horn tube. I am looking for the length of the tube assembly from the start at the 90 degree brass elbow, up to the bracket end that mounts on the door WITHOUT the slip in reed or any adaptors for the horn bulb....

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These people have a number of era appropriate clothing patterns to wear when you drive your T
My wife has used them and likes them!

I am getting my 1912 roadster ready to paint. The drivers splash apron does not have a hole for the gas line. Unless I am mistaken, I believe it should. If I am correct, can anyone tell me the size and location if the hole?

This is my first time opening up the gearbox to clean it out. Grease was old and hard. I cleaned it out as best as I could.

Do the parts look okay?

What kind and how much do I use to replace the grease?

Thanks!

Has anyone ever heard of Hobbs Wind wings dated 1923? I have a set but haven’t been able to find out much about them. I don’t have them handy to take a picture right now. Maybe someone else has or knows something about them.

Thanks,
Robbie

My friends Brian Dowell, Gene Butler and myself are making the long drive from Michigan to Marietta and I got to wondering how many others from this forum were planning to go? I'll be the big guy in the white Ford hat so if you see me, please say hi! It'd be nice to put a face on the many of you that have helped me with info and advice as I...