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What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
Made a cam seal because nobody has anything imperial in stock and importing them is too difficult.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
Got my new LED headlight bulbs today.
Put the right one in and WOW. 3X brighter than the one in the left !!
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.
Put the right one in and WOW. 3X brighter than the one in the left !!
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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Changed from black to something more dazzling!!
What do you think, should I paint the wheel spokes red or leave them natural varnish?
What do you think, should I paint the wheel spokes red or leave them natural varnish?
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
I got Ellie Mae's dashboard in, and her fuel tank, and the box for an arm rest/electrical connections!
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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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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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!
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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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
Looks good Tom !!
Fireplace mantle was my first thought, let's hope that's never the case.
You could stick a TV in there !!
Fireplace mantle was my first thought, let's hope that's never the case.
You could stick a TV in there !!
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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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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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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Loaded the doodlebug to go snowmobiling tomorrow at the 2019 national meet.
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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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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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.
I don’t know why I turned out this way. My parents were decent people.
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Took the old front axle and worn componants out and installed the new one.
Still crankin old iron
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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 !
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 !
If my short term memory gets any shorter, I won’t even have thought about what I’m going to forget.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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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I gutted it!
... and my number is Beechwood 4-5789
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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 !!
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...
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 !!
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...
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I am trying to learn to post a photograph of my Speedster!
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As found...
Used homemade arbor/mandrel tool...
Making use of homemade anvil...
More work needed on stainless...Vern (Vieux Carre)
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
Got the engine out of the runabout. It will be getting a new crankshaft.
The inevitable often happens.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
Drove to Denver, picked up my new purchase and brought it back to Dallas where the previous owner bought it.
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Jason thank you, let me know when you will be here. I like it alot!
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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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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:(
What to shovel for me tonight:(
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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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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.Fuel contamination (again).
The inevitable often happens.
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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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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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.
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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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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A little wrestling match and its out. Stripped of all parts needed for new engine.
I won!!!!!
A little wrestling match and its out. Stripped of all parts needed for new engine.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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.
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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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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.
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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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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.
André
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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.
André
Belgium
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
Wheel number two rebuilt, painted and installed.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
I need to get a top on the 1923 touring, so today I got busy on the top irons.
Filled an open seam and ground the weld.
First the die grinder, then the sanding wheel.
Welded shut an unauthorized hole, then filled the dent around it with body solder.
Filled an open seam and ground the weld.
First the die grinder, then the sanding wheel.
Welded shut an unauthorized hole, then filled the dent around it with body solder.
The inevitable often happens.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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.
the stove can't push the cold out of the shop .... so everything sits.
"Working today, for a seamless tomorrow"
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
I envy all of you with heated shops as I have no heat. Heavy sigh.
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It makes winter considerably more costly than summer, but I consider it worthwhileI envy all of you with heated shops...
The inevitable often happens.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
Ready to leave for the Sierra Vista tour. 57.5 miles from my house.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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.
We’re in my office parking lot in Tucson tonite in the RV, ready to drive the last leg to Sierra Vista tomorrow for our first tour!
I gave all my staff rides in the T yesterday and that was a blast.
Jeff
We’re in my office parking lot in Tucson tonite in the RV, ready to drive the last leg to Sierra Vista tomorrow for our first tour!
I gave all my staff rides in the T yesterday and that was a blast.
Jeff
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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?
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?
Installed the rebuilt engine in the 23TT. Spring is comin!
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
Installed engine in 27 Depot Hack restoration. This is the Frnch Whorehouse version with Ford Tractor Grey block and matte black bols and acceessories..
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A bunch of old cars
Sometimes they run.
Sometimes, they don't.
A bunch of old cars
Sometimes they run.
Sometimes, they don't.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
Got the NOS quadrant installed and the rebuilt levers all riveted in place... no more slop!
... and my number is Beechwood 4-5789
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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. Humble beginnings...
$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. Humble beginnings...
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
Installed my engine into the chassis.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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?
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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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?
Rebuilt the entire front end on my early '13
1913 Canadian Touring & 1905 Queen, both cars are 4 generation family owned cars
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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?
I looked at the shed where they are stored. And it is snowing hard again now!
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Few days more work and this timer should be ready to test in a real car.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
Got back to work on top sockets for the 1923 touring.
Some of the seams were wide enough to need filling.
The places that needed filling were mostly near the bottom.
After tinning you lay on the solder...
...then you have to file it.
Some of the seams were wide enough to need filling.
The places that needed filling were mostly near the bottom.
After tinning you lay on the solder...
...then you have to file it.
The inevitable often happens.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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?
Picked up "Grandpa" and gave him a ride home.
Give an old car guy a barn and he won't throw anything away.
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Touching a couple of spots on the touring.
The modern paint-shedding bolts with numbers on their heads are going away.
The modern paint-shedding bolts with numbers on their heads are going away.
The inevitable often happens.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
Made new top bows.
Fortunately I had one original that was complete enough to serve as a pattern. I still have to set up a steamer and bend them.
Fortunately I had one original that was complete enough to serve as a pattern. I still have to set up a steamer and bend them.
The inevitable often happens.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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?
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?
Tom
mounting them the way they left the factory would be a start toward reducing vibration from the levels you are now experiencing.
mounting them the way they left the factory would be a start toward reducing vibration from the levels you are now experiencing.
Scott Conger
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Tyranny under the guise of law is still Tyranny
NH Full Flow Float Valves
Obsolete carburetor parts manufactured
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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.Scott_conger wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:44 pmTom
mounting them the way they left the factory would be a start toward reducing vibration from the levels you are now experiencing.
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?
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.
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.
Scott Conger
Tyranny under the guise of law is still Tyranny
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Tyranny under the guise of law is still Tyranny
NH Full Flow Float Valves
Obsolete carburetor parts manufactured
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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?
Installed a Stromberg OF carburetor in my ‘23 runabout.
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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?
Gil, that sounds great! I hope to emulate that in the near future.Gil Fitzhugh wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:44 pmI 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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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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.
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.
Scott Conger
Tyranny under the guise of law is still Tyranny
NH Full Flow Float Valves
Obsolete carburetor parts manufactured
Tyranny under the guise of law is still Tyranny
NH Full Flow Float Valves
Obsolete carburetor parts manufactured
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Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
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