The Model T Speedster Project

[Gen3AntiqueAuto]

For those here that are "new" here and don't know me - after a 10 year break from the hobby I have resumed making tutorial videos on youtube to promote and preserve the hobby. I want to leave something behind for my grandchildren's generation. I am doing this around a future car build in a youtube playlist titled "The Model T Speedster Project". I am in gathering mode at the moment, restoration of each part and assembly will be on film and explained the best I can. This is a "long haul" project, not a 30 minute tv show.

Last time the theme was "everything through the mail" - I had money then...
This time the theme is "bartered for". The name was almost "I bartered ford it" but I wasn't sure many would get the joke.

Here is the playlist so you can follow along, I did some trading Sunday already - that's in the coil testing video (I traded some coils too):

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... Rge7x3lJZg

[Rich Huggins]

Hi Do a You Tube post on gathering all parts and restoring them, and keeping on a buget and a interduction on what you plan to build i,am interested let me know

[Gen3AntiqueAuto]

I added a link to my original post for you - if you subscribe you won't miss anything. Tally of the finances - right now the budget is $0 so that will have to wait. I can go over what I have and what I need - inventory. Great idea!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... Rge7x3lJZg

Hi Do a You Tube post on gathering all parts and restoring them, and keeping on a buget and a interduction on what you plan to build i,am interested let me know

[Gen3AntiqueAuto]

A bit on the fence here. I'm aiming for a brass car here, I got some E&J side lights the other day and that set the theme. I do have an early engine but it's unrestored and - no starter is a down side... I think I SHOULD go with that one, it's also special to me because I got it from my grandfather and he's weighing heavy in my mind as I start this project.

So I am going to need some cash to use the early engine. I am missing things (i.e. head gasket) and I will have to find and pay someone for machine work and balancing.

I have a 27 block here, all rebuilt with a 290 cam in it. If I can find a buyer for that I will use the cash to fund the project and rebuild the early one. Bone stock if possible and of course, on video to show how it was done.

27 Engine is Cash and Carry - located in MA if anyone is interested --> https://youtu.be/e67RhQ9F1lg

I could use that one (27) on this project, but that would skip steps in the process as well as being the wrong year. Opinions welcomed here.

What I have to barter with or sell:
the 27 short block
about 20 high cast iron stock heads
about 10 late model engine blocks
about 10 engine pans
several transmissions
10-20 timing covers
10-20 intake manifolds
a 1925-ish TT rear end with 5:1 gears in it
TT Frame
TT Dump bed
a 27 T roadster pickup bed all apart for restoration
one fender for above bed.
a large pile of NOS spring leaves, front and rear - mostly later style
and a lot more...

I am looking for:
27 wire wheel hub set or a set of Model A wheels/tires (I have a set of T wire wheels, and a set of A adapters, but no T wire hubs)
brass and gas headlights and brackets
early support rods, running board, fenders, etc
an early steering column and wheel
an early tapered leaf rear spring
rear hasslers (bee hive style)
Torpedo parts, hood, fenders, etc.
oddball pre 15 accessories
underslung parts

[Gen3AntiqueAuto]

Does anyone have a drawing with dimensions for a 1911 Torpedo body? I have a woodworking shop here I plan on utilizing on this project. I can guess pretty good but if someone has the blueprints that would really be helpful for when I get to the seats.

[Moxie26]

Tim... your posting here is more appropriate for the classified section, please consider moving this to classified.

[Gen3AntiqueAuto]

Bob?!? Glad to see you're still around.

As for the post - sharing information about a car I am building is not a classified ad.
Feel free to watch as much footage of this Model T Speedster Project and my past projects on there as you like.
I'll be posting updates here in this one informational thread as I go. If you look in the classified section I have an engine for sale.

Tim... your posting here is more appropriate for the classified section, please consider moving this to classified.

[Gen3AntiqueAuto]

Update on the project, this weeks Treasure Hunt.

https://youtu.be/uF57mxKd4BI

[Gen3AntiqueAuto]

OK folks I found another part and made another video on it as promised. Also did some horse-trading today with a gentleman from the Keystone Cops Model T club (think that's what he said) and found my 1911 dog leg intake, a potential seat skin, what I think is a brass-era steering column housing, and an early fan bracket. Things are moving along.

Now - it has also come to my attention that some of you are afraid to click on the video links. It's perfectly fine, there will never be a link posted by me (life member MTFCA and MTFCI) that is not legit and safe to use. I've been involved in this hobby since 1969. The links I post are to a youtube channel, where you can watch the videos made here (we're up to about 100 T-videos already). Don't be afraid to follow along as this project parts pile and then the car itself grows.



This weeks video: https://youtu.be/rl3R8hGPFbA

[QGolden]

PM sent. Thx.

[Gen3AntiqueAuto]

Ok - this one took way too long to make for what it is, but I did not want to steam bend wood or use finger joints to do it. If anyone knows anything about the spider, I am all ears. Is it rare? https://youtu.be/qEF5jDQDEgM

[Southfork Creek]

I am always fascinated by woodworking and the rim you made came out great. Thanks

[Gen3AntiqueAuto]

Thank you, there are 36 sawmilling videos, 62 cnc videos, 90 woodworking, and roughly 100 Model T videos on that channel if you want to watch more.

I am always fascinated by woodworking and the rim you made came out great. Thanks

[Gen3AntiqueAuto]

Here is this weeks video - https://youtu.be/HvteWgtRXXk
Any suggestions you may have on chemically cleaning that 1911 intake are welcomed. As you can see in the footage, attempt #1 was not a big success!

[TRDxB2]

Watched your video and it looked like you may have diluted the White Vinegar too much.
From the internet "Vinegar is an effective resource to clean aluminum. Mix one part white vinegar with one part water to create an acidic solution." Use one of these Stainless Steel scouring pads to cleaning the surface inside and out. They don't scratch. For the inside, maybe run a wire through the intake and pull some of the pad back on forth on the wet residue.

[Gen3AntiqueAuto]

I appreciate the input - I did use 100% vinegar and that also did nothing - I filmed it but haven't uploaded that one yet. "soon"

Watched your video and it looked like you may have diluted the White Vinegar too much.
From the internet "Vinegar is an effective resource to clean aluminum. Mix one part white vinegar with one part water to create an acidic solution." Use one of these Stainless Steel scouring pads to cleaning the surface inside and out. They don't scratch. For the inside, maybe run a wire through the intake and pull some of the pad back on forth on the wet residue.

[Gen3AntiqueAuto]

Latest video:

https://youtu.be/QzQsy3JNQhE

[Gen3AntiqueAuto]

Curious if anyone here can tell me - is this factory wire? I suspect this has never been opened. Do you agree?