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Does anyone have picture of what goes here? Is it worth removing the dash to replace It?

Are you referring to the Steering Column, Ampmeter / Ignition Switch, Speedo our Dash Light?
Alan In Western Australia

Bruce,

I am not seeing what item/location you are asking about. I see a steering column, switch/ammeter, and speedometer with the dash light above it. Sorry, I must not be seeing the problem.

After taking a longer look, are you talking about the kick panel to the left of the driver's foot?

I think all 26-27 Model T's have the gas tank under the cowl in front of the dash. Only the 4dor has it under the seat. The tank can be placed without removing the dash. All the switch and ammeter and light can be installed without moving it. I'm not sure about a speedometer.
Norm

That used to be windlass for the interior and those used to be original plated screws

Hopefully, the gas tank interior is spotlessly clean at this point.

Sorry that I was not clearer in my question!! I meant the fiber material between the dash and the door column.

That used to be windlass for the interior

windlace, not windlass

Scott, Here is several looks into the gas tank.

Even tho the inside of the tank is spotless... be sure to inspect the external front panel of the tank for deep rust pits. There was a tar paper anti squeak pad between the tank and firewall that was notorious for holding water and causing rust.

Also, be careful not to tighten the mounting straps any tighter than necessary, as the solder joints will be stressed and develop cracks.

If only my Fuel Tank was that clean! Consider yourself fortunate (or is it a result of thorough cleaning?)
Alan In Western Australia

Hi Again,

I do not know what that fiber material was made out of originally. I believe it was just for looks and to reduce/prevent squeaking. If you need to replace it, a piece of an old leather belt should work. Otherwise, if it's in relatively good condition, I wouldn't mess with it unless I absolutely needed to. Let sleeping dogs lie.

Cheers

Or you could put windlace in it like what belongs there. There is nothing exotic about it, nor is it rare. If the correct interior is purchased, it should come with it.

If it was my car, I'd be removing all of the sheet metal parts around it, removing every bit of old interior, and replace things properly after painting.

Kevin, I was fortunate the back of the tank, which was up against the card board piece, was in good shape as shown in the attached photo.

Alan, I did not have to do any cleaning inside other than rinse it with gas and a little oil mixed in. I was surprise on the inside condition being that the tank had not been used in 62 years!

While your tank is out, check the best you can for loose baffles. 26/7 cars are bad for drumming noise made from loose tank baffles.

Jim Eubanks wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 28, 2022 5:19 pm

While your tank is out, check the best you can for loose baffles. 26/7 cars are bad for drumming noise made from loose tank baffles.

What do you do if they are loose? Whats the fix?