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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By bob (Bigballs) on Thursday, May 02, 2002 - 10:10 am:

Why is the model t a revolutionary vehicle


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By jjpierce@centurytel.net on Wednesday, June 01, 2005 - 08:04 pm:

I guess I'm pretty new to this, but I've heard reference to "Watts Clutch" a couple of times now. Could someone please explain what exactly this is and how it works? It sounds interesting. Thanks


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By R.Jay Finke on Friday, September 02, 2005 - 09:44 pm:

I want to build a replica Ford Model T truck but I don't have the measurements and the dimensions and was wondering if anyboby did. If anyone has this information for me it would be greatfully recieved.Thanks.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Paul Mantel on Thursday, October 27, 2005 - 12:41 pm:

I have a 1915 Model T Touring and 2 of the doors (front & rear passenger doors) don't fit properly (tight fit). Do you have any tips on fitting the doors?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By jack daron on Thursday, October 27, 2005 - 05:58 pm:

Paul,Fitting doors is not rocket science. It's simply a matter of knowing what you want the door to do. If it sags or is to high to latch properly,you must bend the hinge (top or bottom) that makes it go up or down. If you have a lateral closure problem,then the hinge must be bent sideways. Picture it as a piece of card board the same size as door and the see what it takes to get it where you want it. Good luck.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Walker on Thursday, October 27, 2005 - 09:08 pm:

Paul -- How is the wood in your car? The body is formed by a wooden framework with the sheet metal tacked onto the wood. Rotting wood often first shows up as ill-fitting doors. If the wood is getting soft and/or the wood joints are loose, it won't hold the body in the proper shape so it's impossible to get your doors to fit right and have them stay there. The old wood won't hold the hinge screws well either, so the doors will sag. If the car's 90-year-old wood hasn't been replaced, it may be time to do that.

On the other hand, if the wood is solid, you may be able to get the doors to fit right by following Jack's suggestions or possibly by changing the shape of the body slightly by using washers to shim the body where it mounts to the frame. You can make the door openings wider or narrower at the top by doing this. If the wood has been replaced, it may need some shims to get it properly aligned.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By MIDNIGHT on Friday, January 06, 2006 - 03:04 pm:

does anyone by chance know what the thread size is on the model T radiator cap (crown style cap)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By ka8ram@ncweb.com on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 02:16 pm:

Anyone having knowledge of 1927 Tudor with blue vases in rear seat area. Any info re the blue vases?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rick LaPraim on Thursday, April 20, 2006 - 12:33 am:

Wanted 1918 to 1920? Coupe body parts


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rick LaPraim on Thursday, April 20, 2006 - 12:36 am:

Wanted 1918 to 1920? Coupe body parts
E-mail me at Lapraimr_c@tcsn.net
Need windshield,Turtle deck lid and front door post. Also need doors if they are reasonably priced.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Brandon C on Monday, June 05, 2006 - 11:26 pm:

i have just been given a 22 model t touring car, a 29 model a Roadster pickup and a 36 ford flathead v8 chemical spill truck. they were all from my grandfather who is still around but too old to fiddle with them. Lucky me. i have been around them for years and consider myself very educated about a's and t's. they are all restored and run well, i think. the model t seems to be suprisingly quick with the ruxell. the model a starts and drives great at slow speeds. i know that the t's will go forty and i believe it. i also know that the a's will go sixty-five. mine seems to run out of power around forty and sounds like it is working really hard at only fortyfive. it runs great around twenty-five or thirty and has lots of power. they all had the same motors but could my pickup be geared differently. it's not a ton truck, just a roadster pickup. i love driving them all but i am curious about the A. i know this is a T sight but any information would be appreciated
p.s. i feel privelaged considering i now own these and can in fact drive a tin lizzie. i also plan on joining some a and t clubs. thanks


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By DAREL J. LEIPOLD on Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 06:05 pm:

The Model A Ford pickup has a different gear ratio in the differential than the passenger cars. My 1931 (widebed) Model A Ford Pickup runs great at 30 and 35. Anything above 45 mph puts a strain on the engine.


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