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What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by Mindless Automaton » Fri Feb 01, 2019 4:40 am

Made a cam seal because nobody has anything imperial in stock and importing them is too difficult.
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Post by Allan » Fri Feb 01, 2019 7:14 am

I've had the two windscreen halves out of Henrietta. The bottom one now has a new rubber draft/rain deflector strip over the cowl. The top one needed to have a badly aligned windscreen wiper attended to. I made a custom bushing and filed the mis-drilled hole so the bushing was square with the glass. This was soft soldered in place to hold it and seal it in the frame. I touched up the solder with some flat black paint, rubbed it with a finger when it was almost dry, and it looks just like the rest of the paintwork. Now I just need a new wiper blade.

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Post by Ruxstel24 » Fri Feb 01, 2019 3:59 pm

Got my new LED headlight bulbs today.
Put the right one in and WOW. 3X brighter than the one in the left !! :D
I have had trouble getting the left ring off and found the reflector was turning...I thought I fixed it. Obviously not, cause the ring won't come off again !! :(
Maybe I can get some pictures at night tomorrow, with the big thaw coming. ;)


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Post by Loftbed » Fri Feb 01, 2019 5:22 pm

Changed from black to something more dazzling!! :)

What do you think, should I paint the wheel spokes red or leave them natural varnish?
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Post by Tom Hicks » Fri Feb 01, 2019 5:44 pm

I got Ellie Mae's dashboard in, and her fuel tank, and the box for an arm rest/electrical connections!
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Post by Russ T Fender » Fri Feb 01, 2019 5:55 pm

Tom, looking good! We had a club member on Long Island (now deceased) who had a T a lot like yours. We christened it the "desk mobile". He drove it everywhere and it always attracted a crowd!


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Post by Tom Hicks » Fri Feb 01, 2019 6:18 pm

Thanks, this is a fun build and will be a daily driver. Everything I have done can be easily reversed to make a correct TT, except the spindles have had mounts welded on them for the calipers.


And it does look like a desk! Or maybe a fireplace mantle. But I like a big dashboard.

When I get the lighting done she should be road ready!
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Post by Ruxstel24 » Fri Feb 01, 2019 6:30 pm

Looks good Tom !!
Fireplace mantle was my first thought, let's hope that's never the case. :)

You could stick a TV in there !! :lol:


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Post by Tom Hicks » Fri Feb 01, 2019 6:40 pm

I have a collection of electric horns. I will probably mount four or five on each side of the "mantle". The bulb type horns have to closer for easy reach. But I have to get the rest of the electrical first, lots of lights!
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Post by Stryk » Fri Feb 01, 2019 8:15 pm

After 3 months trapped in the garage after Hurricane Michael, I started it and let it run a bit. May go for a drive in a few days. We still have a lot of debris, including nails, lying around though.


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Post by Chad_Marcheese » Fri Feb 01, 2019 9:30 pm

Loaded the doodlebug to go snowmobiling tomorrow at the 2019 national meet.

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Post by TFan » Fri Feb 01, 2019 11:50 pm

I moved a spare engine from my 15 degree garage down to my 60 degree basement so I can tear into it and try to make it serviceable. It has been sitting in my garage for 19 years and who knows how long before that. Jim
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Post by George House » Sat Feb 02, 2019 11:46 am

Vacuumed carpets in the centerdoor. Tightened steering column nut forcing pitman arm ‘upslope’ for more positive steering on the tudor. Searched around the Conservatory for more rarities to list on the Classifieds.
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Post by Angmar » Sat Feb 02, 2019 6:14 pm

Took the old front axle and worn componants out and installed the new one.
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Post by PDGx » Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:41 pm

Went to the inaugural All Ford Show at Mac’s Autoparts in Titusville Fl on Saturday. Everything from 1917-2019’s in attendance.
However the only 2 T’s (TT’s actually) in attendance won 1st Place, and and Best in Show. Showed them young whipper snappers just how it’s done !
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Post by BobD » Sun Feb 03, 2019 2:03 pm

Tired of the Ruckstell shifter getting in the way when entering or exiting from the passenger side. Cut off 3.5” , attached handle from junk T hand lever, turned lever around and reinstalled. Position shown is "Ford high” or “out of Ruckstell"
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Post by Barth_Tool_Co » Sun Feb 03, 2019 6:33 pm

I gutted it!
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Post by Ruxstel24 » Mon Feb 04, 2019 2:08 pm

60 degrees today !!
Turned on the gas, started right up and drove down and around the corner. Stopped at my neighbor's for a few and brought it home.
New radiator is leak free and she ran great !! 8-)

Unfortunately the abundance of snow is making it's way into the garage if the door is open.
Everything is uneven and discombobulated from the sub zero freeze... :x


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Post by Ralph F » Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:33 pm

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Post by varmint » Wed Feb 06, 2019 8:30 am

As found...
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Used homemade arbor/mandrel tool...
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Making use of homemade anvil...
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More work needed on stainless...
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Post by Steve Jelf » Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:34 pm

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Got the engine out of the runabout. It will be getting a new crankshaft.
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Post by modernbeat » Thu Feb 07, 2019 8:05 am

Drove to Denver, picked up my new purchase and brought it back to Dallas where the previous owner bought it.

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Post by Dallas Landers » Thu Feb 07, 2019 3:18 pm

Jason thank you, let me know when you will be here. I like it alot!
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Post by John Codman » Thu Feb 07, 2019 5:52 pm

Towed it home after it quit on the road last week. Fuel contamination (again). I have never owned a car with the fuel issues of my '27. Cleaned the fuel strainer, removed the bowl from the NH carburetor. It looked like it went down with the Torrey Canyon. I'm now in the proces of cleaning the fuel system (again). Just got the carb gaskets from Lang's today. Will put everything back together tomorrow.

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Post by jagiven » Thu Feb 07, 2019 6:06 pm

Looked at it. Between the kid'swinter sports schedule, being sick with the deathcold,and all the snow, I've just haven't gotten to do anything else.

What to shovel for me tonight:(


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Post by woodrow » Fri Feb 08, 2019 10:53 am

A while back I posted on the forum that I had managed to repair two loose wooden wheel spokes by using a product called "tight chair". It is supposed to cause the wood to swell and make the joint tight. Although I never had a problem with the spokes I decided last week that I should replace the wheel, which I did yesterday. I sure feel better now as I drive down the road.

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Post by Steve Jelf » Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:10 am

Fuel contamination (again).
I suspect it will be again, and again, and again, etc., until you pull the tank and clean it out. I fought that battle until I finally got a new tank. There are no new 26-27 tanks, so cleaning is the only cure. I found that the sediment bulb and a glass bowl didn't keep fine debris from reaching the carburetor and spoiling my fun. When I took the tank out to clean it I found a loose baffle flopping around inside, so replacing the tank was an easy choice.
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Post by Afrazer » Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:16 pm

First drive for the new year braved the below freezing cold and took the topless roadster to club members house to get some repairs done tomorrow
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Post by Dallas Landers » Sun Feb 10, 2019 12:30 pm

Went in the shop this morning and began removing the engine in the 23TT. I came in for a bite of lunch. I have 4 bolts to go and its ready to pull.
I have a rebuilt motor from Joe Bell I picked up last year for it. I have the 8in1 bed ready for paint so for now its motor time.

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Post by Mark Gregush » Sun Feb 10, 2019 2:48 pm

Putting a Stromberg OS-1 on my Nelly-Bell the Raloo Rocket. I am stuck till the replacement intake gets here so I can hook up the throttle. The one on it, cut down when I installed the VW carb. Will have to put the water pump back on, goes to summer high even on a 30 degree day at idle. Right now I am using a piece of wire to hold the throttle closed.
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Post by Mike Royster » Sun Feb 10, 2019 3:11 pm

John: Steve is right about cleaning your tank. If it's easy to take off the car that's great, but if not you can wash it out with water and a pressure nozzle on your hose. Then put a plug in it and pour in ten gallons of distilled white vinegar and let it sit for a week. Check on it from time to time and skim off the sludge that comes to the top and replenish if necessary. Then drain it, wash it out and check the inside with a flashlight. If not shiny clean, repeat the process. Once it suits you fill the tank with clean water and the contents from a box of baking soda and this will neutralize the vinegar. After a day of soaking rinse tank with clean water thoroughly. Then put in a gallon or 2 of E-10 gasoline and swish thoroughly. The alcohol in E-10 will attract and hold the remaining water in suspension and when you drain this mixture out your tank is as good as new. I have done this on numerous hit and miss engines and lots of cars and it really works. I recently did this on a 29 model A pickup where you can't get the tank out easily and as usual, it worked wonderfully. Good luck.

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Post by Mark Gregush » Sun Feb 10, 2019 3:17 pm

If the plating on the inside of the tank is gone it will just keep rusting. The tank needs to be really cleaned and sealed to prevent further rusting.
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Post by TspokeMan » Sun Feb 10, 2019 4:44 pm

Continuation of mechanical inspections and any necessary repair. Preparation of body for painting. These are all performed by a long standing antique car restoration shop in my close proximity. Very fortunate to have these guys near.

After paint I will install an oak pickup bed and upholstery at my home. Hopeful to have it ready for cruising sometime this spring.

Oh yea, it's a '25 T Pickup Roadster.


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Post by Joss » Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:51 pm

A bit chilly this morning but went for a drive around noon. Sunny and about 65. Comfortable in long sleeve T shirt. Ready for the tour in Sierra Vista next week.

PS - pull the tank out of the 26-27 T. Clean with motorcycle tank cleaner - there are lots of brands - and coat. Nothing else will work.

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Post by AndreFordT » Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:08 pm

Not much on the Model T's the last two weeks.
Arlette and me are trying to get rid of a bad cold that stay hooked very well.
Hope we will be better in a few days.

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Post by TheSaintDiscJockey » Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:11 pm

Wheel number two rebuilt, painted and installed.

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Post by Steve Jelf » Fri Feb 15, 2019 11:20 pm

I need to get a top on the 1923 touring, so today I got busy on the top irons.

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Filled an open seam and ground the weld.

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First the die grinder, then the sanding wheel.

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Welded shut an unauthorized hole, then filled the dent around it with body solder.
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Post by Raoul von S. » Sat Feb 16, 2019 12:19 am

It just keeps snowing and snowing. High temps in the 20's, lows in single digits. Even
the stove can't push the cold out of the shop .... so everything sits.
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Post by BHarper » Sat Feb 16, 2019 12:27 pm

I envy all of you with heated shops as I have no heat. Heavy sigh.

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Post by Steve Jelf » Sat Feb 16, 2019 12:47 pm

I envy all of you with heated shops...
It makes winter considerably more costly than summer, but I consider it worthwhile
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by Dan_Jensen » Sat Feb 16, 2019 6:42 pm

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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by AdminJeff » Sun Feb 17, 2019 12:22 am

I finished the new trailer with a workbench, an inverter, 3 LED overhead lights, storage, a spare tire (kinda important), gas cans, a fire extinguisher and an electric tounge jack. And fixed all the leaks. Good thing as the drive here was harrowing at times, nasty weather. It was sunny today, but weather is looking iffy for us next week...good thing we rented a car as a backup.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by HalSched » Sun Feb 17, 2019 12:28 am

I sold my modern 13 Speedster (to a good home) and started the 12 and 25. All's well that ends well.


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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by Terry_007 » Sun Feb 17, 2019 10:04 am

After letting the 14 sit for a couple of months we finally had a really nice day while we were home with nothing to do - so, turned on the gas, checked to see the float bowl was full by letting a few drops out of the carb, twisted the handle a couple of times, switched to batt and got a free start. It sounded great but after a very short time sputtered and died. Ok, try again - nothing. Cranked a few more times but still nothing. Tried to dribble a few drops at the float bowl again but nothing came out this time - so, thinking some crud somewhere in the system had clogged something, I proceeded to take off the carb and remove the float bowl, etc. (I usually have my Holly NH on it for touring and it's always been reliable). Sure enough, something was plugging the main jet. A quick blast from the compressed air gun cleared it. Checked it out and put it back on, cranked again, still nothing! Good grief-must have been a clogged screen in the sediment bulb! Removed the gas line, blew it out (no blockage there), checked the filter screen and all was good. Puzzled, I tried cranking again but no good - soooooo, I did what I should have done to begin with - I CHECKED THE GAS! Tank was bone dry! What little was in the sediment bulb/line and float bowl got me a free start and enough running time to smooth it out, but it just didn't want to run on air alone! So, put five gallons in thank, started it on the second pull then went for a nice 10 mile run through the neighborhood. Guess I had a memory lapse over these past couple of cold wet months and forgot my own best advice - check the simple stuff first!
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by Dallas Landers » Sun Feb 17, 2019 11:00 am

Installed the rebuilt engine in the 23TT. Spring is comin!


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Post by Barth_Tool_Co » Sun Feb 17, 2019 7:44 pm

Got the NOS quadrant installed and the rebuilt levers all riveted in place... no more slop!
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by varmint » Sun Feb 17, 2019 9:43 pm

Pack nut wrench:
$6.00 thick plate from scrap yard and lots of work from grinder, sized to 2-1/16" opening, 12-1/2" long, 7/16" thick handle, 5/8" thick crescent. Maybe I'll paint it.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by Ottoparts » Tue Feb 19, 2019 11:10 am

Installed my engine into the chassis.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by Tom Hicks » Tue Feb 19, 2019 11:49 am

Ottoparts wrote:
Tue Feb 19, 2019 11:10 am
Installed my engine into the chassis.
Like the front disc brakes! Did you do them yourself?
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by jagiven » Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:32 pm

Finished cold riveted the clutch plate last night on the kid's engine. Per Mike Bender's YouTube video, he says use your smallest ballpein hammer, after a few hours I just was not getting anywhere, I had to upsize one size, maybe to an 8oz Then I made good progress.


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Post by Ottoparts » Tue Feb 19, 2019 1:01 pm

Tom Hicks wrote:
Tue Feb 19, 2019 11:49 am
Ottoparts wrote:
Tue Feb 19, 2019 11:10 am
Installed my engine into the chassis.
Like the front disc brakes! Did you do them yourself?
Yes. The friend that is helping me, this is his design and he runs them on his car. The set up works great as he has thousands of miles on his.

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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by Darren J Wallace » Tue Feb 19, 2019 1:39 pm

Rebuilt the entire front end on my early '13
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by Tom Hicks » Tue Feb 19, 2019 4:40 pm

Ottoparts wrote:
Tue Feb 19, 2019 1:01 pm
Tom Hicks wrote:
Tue Feb 19, 2019 11:49 am
Ottoparts wrote:
Tue Feb 19, 2019 11:10 am
Installed my engine into the chassis.
Like the front disc brakes! Did you do them yourself?
Yes. The friend that is helping me, this is his design and he runs them on his car. The set up works great as he has thousands of miles on his.
Front discs are great, the front wheels do most of the braking! I think you might consider doubling up your wishbone though. It could prevent axle roll in the event of a slam-on-the-brakes stop.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by DanDy » Wed Feb 20, 2019 2:48 pm

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Post by Mindless Automaton » Thu Feb 21, 2019 12:59 am

Few days more work and this timer should be ready to test in a real car.
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Post by Steve Jelf » Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:38 pm

Got back to work on top sockets for the 1923 touring.

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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by Ed Fuller » Fri Feb 22, 2019 6:57 pm

Got the wheels for my speedster back from the powder coater and got the new tires mounted.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by Bob McDaniel » Fri Feb 22, 2019 9:43 pm

Picked up "Grandpa" and gave him a ride home.
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Post by Steve Jelf » Sat Feb 23, 2019 4:57 pm

Touching a couple of spots on the touring.

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Post by Steve Jelf » Mon Feb 25, 2019 10:32 pm

Made new top bows.

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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by Tom Hicks » Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:54 am

Ellie Mae is coming along.

The run/brake/turn signal lights work!

The headlights are basically where I want them, but they have more vibration than I anticipated. They are mounted on the bar between the two front fenders. Was there a way to minimize the vibration back in the day?
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by Scott_Conger » Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:44 pm

Tom

mounting them the way they left the factory would be a start toward reducing vibration from the levels you are now experiencing.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by Tom Hicks » Thu Feb 28, 2019 2:08 pm

Scott_conger wrote:
Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:44 pm
Tom

mounting them the way they left the factory would be a start toward reducing vibration from the levels you are now experiencing.
The top lights are mounted on the bar where lights are supposed to mount, which I guess is basically how they would leave the factory. I feel they have excessive vibration.

The lower lights are T headlights mounted upside down on the bar, so they have more vibration at the base than they would have if mounted to the frame like factory, and since their mounting rods are longer they have more vibration than the top lights.

The vibration is mostly side-to-side, not fore-and-aft.

It might not be a big deal since I have not hooked the lights up and used them at night, and I don't know how much vibration is normal for this set up, but I would like to find a way to add support to what I have so I can keep the configuration like it is.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by Scott_Conger » Thu Feb 28, 2019 2:59 pm

Tom

your truck did not leave the factory with that bar nor lights mounted to that bar. If it left the factory with that radiator and those fenders, it is a '24 or '25 and the correct style lights mount on a hole in the fender irons, through the hole in the fender. That radiatior shroud, fenders and coilbox location all combined, would be perfectly correct for late '25. If the truck is late '26-27, based on the coilbox location, then you need the correct front fenders and the correct bar for those years (mid '26 and '27 are the only years for a factory bar between the fenders and lights on that bar). Either way, your vibration will be greatly reduced if it is put back the way it should be.

If you like what you have and don't wish to go stock, then you're going to have to do some serious reinforcing on the fenders as I'm sure you're aware. The bar and it's mounting appear far too flimsy for the amount of weight hung on it.
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Post by Tom Hicks » Thu Feb 28, 2019 3:34 pm

OK, thanks. I didn't realize the engineering was that complicated. I like the present configuration, so I will hook them up and see how they do at night. I suspect I will be looking for a way to give more support and reduce vibration...
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by Mark Osterman » Thu Feb 28, 2019 7:01 pm

Installed a Stromberg OF carburetor in my ‘23 runabout.
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Post by Gil Fitzhugh » Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:44 pm

It was a beautiful sunny day, temp 34. Joan and a friend had gone horseback riding, so I put on ski underwear, lined jeans, a warm shirt and ski outerwear. I put a bottle of IPA in my coat pocket and drove the '14 to town for a fine lunch at our local Thai restaurant.

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Post by jagiven » Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:59 pm

Pulled the magneto apart the other day. Finished the preliminary cleanup. Was hoping to put the media blaster back together, to start deep clearing. I'm thinking that will be for next month.


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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by BobD » Fri Mar 01, 2019 1:18 am

Gil Fitzhugh wrote:
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I put a bottle of IPA in my coat pocket and drove the '14 to town for a fine lunch at our local Thai restaurant.
Gil, that sounds great! I hope to emulate that in the near future. :)

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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by Mark Gregush » Fri Mar 01, 2019 1:34 am

Drove the T to the shop so far 3 days (about 3 1/2 miles each way) this week. Snow, cold, cold wind, some sun and a touch of rain. Friday will be 4.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by Scott_Conger » Sat Mar 02, 2019 12:02 pm

Tom Hicks

take a look at this: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1817
and see what the reinforcing kit looks like and then consider fabricating something similar to reduce your vibration on your lights.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Post by Jim_PTC_GA » Sat Mar 02, 2019 12:26 pm

Been out of action for a bit but I'm back now. I'm liking the Ellie Mae build. Looks like a fun vehicle.
Just give me time to Rust and I'll be good as new. :) Wabi-Sabi

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