Need help with newly acquired 21 Roadster

[oldflathead]

I've got my first Model T, a 21 Roadster that was in the process of being restored and was never finished. I received many boxes of parts with it.
The car is painted and the engine is rebuilt. The transmission is in pieces and I don't know how it goes together or if I even have all the parts. There don't appear to be any brakes on the car. What's the chances someone would have a complete good transmission available for sale? Or any help in getting it put together. I'm in Arlington TX. I would love to receive phone calls from knowledgeable folks. 408-230-5755

I don't know how to post a photo on this post but would be glad to send one if you ask.

[oldflathead]

https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/download/f ... w&id=29115

[Scott_Conger]

Welcome to the affiction!

You're jumping into the hobby from the ground up, for sure. It looks like a nice start to a great car.

You will get lots of advice here. Personally, I would find someone near you...so, Arlington, Where? If your 408 telephone is your area of residence, there are no end of folks available to help. If I were in your shoes, I'd be very selective in acting on advice as to where to start and how to do something unless it is from someone actually looking at YOUR car, and has experience in the area being advised, and not just making sweeping generic recommendations.

That being said, my advice ends there.

Best of luck!

[oldflathead]

I'm in Arlington, Texas

[Norman Kling]

I would recommend the books Engine, Transmission, Electrical System, Front and Rear axles, Carburetors. These can be purchased from the club or from the parts vendors. When you work on a part of the car, read the appropriate book which has instructions and pictures of the parts.

The foot brake on the Model T is a band in the transmission and stops the car through the drive train. The parking brakes are on the rear wheels. There are no brakes on the front wheels. Several kinds of auxiliary brakes are available for the rear wheels and I would recommend you install some for better and safer stopping.
Norm

[Steve Jelf]

The aftermarket brakes Norm recommends are a nice accessory you can add later if you want, but for now just get the transmission assembled so you have the transmission brake, and get the parking brakes working. With a runabout you may find that's all you need.

http://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG80.html