There is still a lot of work to do...as can be seen by the pictures. But at least now it's in my garage.
Thanks for all your help.
cj
Collin,
Congratulations on getting your new T home! It looks like it is in good shape and has been partially restored. That can save you some time and effort. It can also introduce some new challenges in that you do not know if it was driving well the way it is currently assembled or not. Many Ford parts will fit more than one way but only function properly one or two of the many ways they can be installed. For example the ring gear can be assembled on either side of the pinion gear. One way you have two speeds forward and one reverse and the other side give you two speeds in reverse and one very low speed forward.
It may be an optical illusion, but as I am looking at your front axle it looks like it is tilted backwards to the way it should be on the passenger side. If I was there I would just walk over and look at it from the side and I could easily tell if the bottom of the kingpin is further forward than the top of the kingpin – which is what you want. But since I’m not there I can’t do that. Note if the spring perch or perches are installed improperly instead of having the positive camber you want, you will have the negative camber you do not want. The driver’s side spring perch appears to have the boss at the back which is what you want. But I cannot tell which way the passenger spring perch is installed. Please see the thread at: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/80333.html?1233523419
And also http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29/40382.html and double check that the spring perches are in correctly (yes they fit either way and you can have them swapped or two lefts or two rights etc.). Also check the threads on the front spindles. The nuts and roller bearings should tend to loosen as the car goes forward and the cotter key and washer keep them from coming off. If not – the wrong spindle is on that side and the bearing can turn and tighten up and split the front hub or lock up the wheel.
Ok – hopefully it is just he way the photo was taken or just me. Again it looks like you have a solid car to start with and that is great. If you have a chance, please take a look on the front seat and/or rear seat heel panel for a body manufacture letter (B, W, M may be stamped there or it may be blank). Also check the right front floorboard riser for a body number tag or perhaps the body number stamped into the wood. Please see: “Home for the Holidays” at: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29/40322.html for additional details on where and what to look for.
And if you put gas in the tank -- be sure you are not storing it in an area with an open flame -- such as a gas hot water heater. For other safety items see: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/257047/258265.html
Again – Congratulations, I know you are glad to have it home.
Respectfully submitted,
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Thanks, I will look into it. I am learning there is a lot more about old cars that I don't know...than I thought that I did....and T's are a unique breed.
Also, I will look for body stamps or tags, but I doubt there are any. I got it from my dad, and he is the one who restored it to it's current condition, including the wood, body, and engine. I have found a few problems in going over it. Dad is in his 80's and maybe getting a little forgetful. And he has 3 other cars he is working on...so, well, I can't point any fingers, just be glad what I have and work with it.
Thanks for eveyone's input.
cj