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- Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
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Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Got to put these on. First I packed them with grease. IMG_7933.jpeg Then they went on the car. IMG_7934.jpeg What a difference. Now when I move the steering wheel there is hardly any play. Now for the almost bad. I was checking everything and noticed that the radius rod studs were not that far into ...
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A neat Model T video
- Replies: 15
- Views: 924
Re: A neat Model T video
Another great video.
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A neat Model T video
- Replies: 15
- Views: 924
Re: A neat Model T video
As they say you are a rolling car show.
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A neat Model T video
- Replies: 15
- Views: 924
A neat Model T video
This was a neat video. 2 guys in a 1915 driving around learning and driving at the same time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SZExEgLT_0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SZExEgLT_0
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Just west of Luray.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 285
Re: Just west of Luray.
Yup. All over VA . Not as bad as CA but still not good.
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Just west of Luray.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 285
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Scott Conger suggested that I use these to keep pressure on my drag link. Ordered them from Lang's
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 3:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is a 1911 Built With Many NonOriginal Parts Worthy of Being Here?
- Replies: 88
- Views: 3207
Re: Is a 1911 Built With Many NonOriginal Parts Worthy of being Here?
Just about every car on the forum has mismatched parts of some sort. Hey It's a T and a good looking on at that. Welcome!!! Love it.
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Well tonight was one of those nights when you think you can get something done but noooooooo. Rattles had other ideas. I put the string rod on. and found out that the cavity made for the ball was worn and had some slop in it on both ends. IMG_7911.jpeg IMG_7907.jpeg So now I have to take it apart, c...
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Didn't forget to get put the safety wire on.
Looks good now. I just have to put the steering rod on and do the alignment.
Looks good now. I just have to put the steering rod on and do the alignment.
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
So close to completion. Angie came home for spring break and put the wheels on IMG_7863.jpeg She getting good at this. We've had the wheels on and off a few times. The bearings screwed on tight but the wheels spin freely. I also used some straps, 2x4, come along, and a chain to pull the axel in plac...
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius Rod
- Replies: 21
- Views: 999
Re: Radius Rod
Well it went in with the tie down straps. Take a look at the video.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YFwLsi8iViE
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YFwLsi8iViE
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Not sure if I need a reminder to renew
- Replies: 5
- Views: 439
Not sure if I need a reminder to renew
Got my MTFCA magazine yesterday. Sure glad they gave me a reminder to renew my membership. Ha!!!
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius Rod
- Replies: 21
- Views: 999
Re: Radius Rod
This car had incorrect spindles from earlier car, then you replaced with the proper 1926-27 ones which lowered the axle, correct? Was the wishbone also replaced or the mounting ears bent to compensate? Is this what your talking about? To compensate for the early perch with over the axle wishbone? A...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 10:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius Rod
- Replies: 21
- Views: 999
Re: Radius Rod
Thanks Norm. I'm going to roll it back and forth a few times then check everything.Norman Kling wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:44 pmAfter you get it all in place, be sure to check the castor of the wheels. The bottom of the axle should be ahead of the top of the axle. See the books for the correct angle.
Norm
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius Rod
- Replies: 21
- Views: 999
Re: Radius Rod
Thanks everyone. I put the car back down and the ball was a lot closer to the correct position. Then my wife and I got in the car and Angie looked at the ball as we got in and it moved up but not back. I'm going to get two tow straps and place them where the radius rod attaches to the axel then run ...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius Rod
- Replies: 21
- Views: 999
Re: Radius Rod
This car had incorrect spindles from earlier car, then you replaced with the proper 1926-27 ones which lowered the axle, correct? Was the wishbone also replaced or the mounting ears bent to compensate? No the spindles were correct 26/27 I switched them out for NOS 26/27's. The radius rod is the sam...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius Rod
- Replies: 21
- Views: 999
Re: Radius Rod
Have you tried putting some weight into the body to lower the frame so that the wishbone is more level with the axle to the crankcase? Even getting someone or people to sit in the front seat, might help. Norm I will have to try that. I will also carefully ask my wife to sit in the car. I might have...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius Rod
- Replies: 21
- Views: 999
Radius Rod
The last time I attached the Radius Rod to the oil pan I had a bit of difficulty but someone suggested to use a jack to push it in and I was able to get the ball to connect. This time It looks as if the whole axel has to move back about an inch. Take a look at the video and you can see what it's doi...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Timing
- Replies: 8
- Views: 359
Timing
Don't forget to advance your timing this weekend. Ha!!
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The Gang around my’24 Touring
- Replies: 4
- Views: 694
Re: The Gang around my’24 Touring
Wait is that Kalamity Dick? Should this be part of the big post in off topic? Cool photo.
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Tonight's job was repacking the wheel bearings. I had done this already when I first drove the car but sense I had the wheels off, and you can never have too much grease I packed them again. IMG_7755.jpeg My expensive tool for knocking out the grease seal. I should write SnapOn on it. Ha!! IMG_7753....
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound
- Replies: 53
- Views: 4958
Re: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound
This is the best post all night.
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 606
Re: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?
Sorry, I gave the wrong orientation of the dimples in the top of the perchases. They should be toward the back of the axle. Hope no one puts them on the way I first posted. If your car tends to pull to the side as you drive it, be sure to check this important step. Also check the alignment by the b...
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 606
Re: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?
See this diagram for proper perch orientation. The axle should lean back to give the proper caster angle. The nuts and studs that clamp the wishbone ball should be wired together, do not use cotter pins because the studs could still back out. Oh Yes we have proper lean. I think it's leaning back be...
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 606
Re: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?
There should be a thin About 1/4 inch thick pad between the crossmember and the spring The spring should have a bolt with a square head which sits high enough to go through the pad and the frame. This will pad the frame from getting twisted and cracking from metal fatigue. The nuts are then tighten...
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 606
Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?
I'm finally getting to put the axel in. Thanks to Scott I'm making sure to line up the square blot on the spring with the square hole on the frame. Here is what I plan to do to get the car on it's own wheels so as not to stress anything 1. Took the spring off and made sure the square bolt lined up w...
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:16 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: FS 1912 Model T Touring Sale pending
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1321
Re: FS 1912 Model T Touring $24,500
Now that's a nice car.
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:07 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: What's your MODERN? :)
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2073
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:30 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: What's your MODERN? :)
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2073
Re: What's your MODERN? :)
Well not Fords But mine is a Dodge Charger SRT and my wife has a Dodge Challenger 6 Spd
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26-27 rear brakes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 538
Re: 26-27 rear brakes
From what I've read the new linings are thicker than the originals. I had to sand mine to get them to fit. Of course check all the stuff written above but I bet you'll have to sand them down a bit.
- Sun Feb 18, 2024 8:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
This is what I love about this forum Scott Conger just sent me an e-mail with the following: "It has nothing to do with measuring or eyeballing...either the square bolt head in the spring goes through the square hole in the front crossmember or it doesn't." I told him "Thanks Scott!! I’ll take it do...
- Sun Feb 18, 2024 8:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Well I'm almost there getting it in and centered. I used a square and some tape to make sure I got the spring in the center of the frame. IMG_7732.jpeg I think I'm going to loosen up where the spring attaches and then use the floor jack to get the wishbone ball in place and wired together. This will...
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tightening head bolts and gasket protocall
- Replies: 12
- Views: 695
Re: Tightening head bolts and gasket protocall
I used new bolts as well.
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tightening head bolts and gasket protocall
- Replies: 12
- Views: 695
Re: Tightening head bolts and gasket protocall
It's in the engine Book. But here is a video of what we did. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p220qHzTJRw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8jDPK04Cgk Using the torque wrench. We did 20 then 30 then 55 pounds per the book. After you run the car you will have to torque them again. Make sure that you cl...
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 8:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Starting to go together. IMG_7719.jpeg IMG_7720.jpeg A video of the sanding of the spindles to get it all to fit. https://youtu.be/IfOguP5vmlg So much smoother now that it's all new. Well new bushings. That's supposed to be a fairly tight fit. If you had cleaned the paint off of the spindle arm it ...
- Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
- Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Starting to go together.
A video of the sanding of the spindles to get it all to fit.
https://youtu.be/IfOguP5vmlg
So much smoother now that it's all new. Well new bushings.
A video of the sanding of the spindles to get it all to fit.
https://youtu.be/IfOguP5vmlg
So much smoother now that it's all new. Well new bushings.
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: an AI poem . . .
- Replies: 4
- Views: 403
Re: an AI poem . . .
Here's my haiku for the night.
T Ford needs restored.
Now where did I put my wrench?
Drive to a show...go.
Ha!!!!
The AI one is much better.
T Ford needs restored.
Now where did I put my wrench?
Drive to a show...go.
Ha!!!!
The AI one is much better.
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Just some more painting today. All the little stuff. I'll be sanding the spindles to get the wheels to fit as well as the steering arms.
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1913 Model T on Hagerty Auction
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2268
Re: 1913 Model T on Hagerty Auction
So happy you got this car! We all know it's in good hands. Congratulations!!!!
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 3:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1913 Model T on Hagerty Auction
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2268
Re: 1913 Model T on Hagerty Auction
Someone named Mark just got a neat car for a little over 14700.00
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 10:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Important! Check the axle to see if you have ANY twist in it. Now's the time to fix that if you do. Don't want to get it all together and have an "Uh oh" moment. BTW I use Rust-Oleum 2X Black spray. Paint and primer in one. Fast drying and looks great. And fast touchups if necessary. John, the axel...
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
I may do the front end this weekend. I noticed, the Rust-Oleum Farm paint. Can you comment on how it compares to the appliance and the regular gloss black? Drying, curing, leveling.... It seems to work great. I've been using a brush and it flows and settles perfect. I think drying takes a bit longe...
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 7:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Painting Painting Painting!!! IMG_7683.jpeg Don't worry I painted the threads lightly as well. IMG_7684.jpeg IMG_7685.jpeg My plan is to paint the parts of the spring that touch each other with the Slip Plate paint. IMG_7688.jpeg Gonna be a shame once I make this all pretty and then slather it with ...
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 7:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
First up today was painting the drag link and the wishbone. IMG_7674.jpeg Then as I was hoping for spring I had to settle for this. IMG_7675.jpeg IMG_7676.jpeg IMG_7677.jpeg Looks like someone used that paint that supposed to be slippery. A friend of mine had some and gave it to me. I've got to read...
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 9:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Where's Waldo err Ford
- Replies: 11
- Views: 667
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 2:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
I also got my wishbone cleaned up as well as that old spring perch.
I also put the bushings in. When I pressed them in to the new perch they shaved off like when I load my black powder pistol.
I also put the bushings in. When I pressed them in to the new perch they shaved off like when I load my black powder pistol.
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 2:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Got a package from Lang's. I ordered a new ball. IMG_7665.jpeg Mine was just under an inch. Then I pressed out the spring perches. The first one I did (passenger side) came out with a loud pop. The other side..... We'll see for yourself. IMG_7667 2.jpeg IMG_7668.jpeg You see I put a nut on the end a...
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 2:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Where's Waldo err Ford
- Replies: 11
- Views: 667
Re: Where's Waldo err Ford
Found this one today. Love finding them.
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Allan, victory. I did what you said and it worked. Well.... of course it did you know what you're doing, I'm just plugging along. IMG_7654.jpeg I also was able to press in new bushings. The tool from Lang's made this job easy. IMG_7655.jpeg IMG_7656.jpeg Now for the bad part. I was using my blast ca...
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Then I ran into this problem. I tried on of the wheels on the NOS spindle and it didn't fit. I took a measurement of the spindle that was on the car and the NOS one and found the NOS one was just a hair bigger. Should I sand it a bit or use a big washer and the nut to seat it on the spindle? You can...
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 8:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
So I haven't been able to get this off yet. Not sure what the best thing is to stick in the square hole on the ball to get it to turn. I'm hesitant to put it in the vise because the tube is hollow. Any suggestions? IMG_7651.jpeg I was also surprised to find that the bushings on the spindles I took o...
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
I think this will work to take a little off the hole to get the arm to fit.
Cleaned up some more parts.- Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How tight should the kingpins be?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 637
Re: How tight should the kingpins be?
Thanks again for all the input. I'm going to try them out and see. If I have to loosen them up a bit I can. I do want oil to get on the thrust surfaces.
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How tight should the kingpins be?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 637
Re: How tight should the kingpins be?
My thought is the kingpins should not be tight at all. The thread in the axle allows the bolts to be drawn down enough to eliminate up and down play between the eyes of the axle. That adjustment should not cause drag. Similarly the bolts in the bushes should not drag either. A T steering mechanism ...
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 8:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How tight should the kingpins be?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 637
Re: How tight should the kingpins be?
Thanks for the input. I'm thinking this will be better than what I had.
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 7:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How tight should the kingpins be?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 637
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 6:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Nope I painted it. No paint inside where the steering arm goes. I may have to kiss it with a drill .
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 6:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
I also took a measurement here at this adjustment so that when i put it back at least I'll be in the same ball park. IMG_7633.jpeg As you can see (I posted about this before) there is no bushing in the spring. IMG_7637 2.jpeg Looks like I'm also going to have to do some fitting with the steering arm...
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 6:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
I took some measurements of the steering balls. They are supposed to be one inch. this is what I had.
Not bad. I was surprised.
Not bad. I was surprised.
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 6:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Started to take apart the front axel and steering. Just to keep it all straight I took some pictures. IMG_7634.jpeg IMG_7635.jpeg Found this under the spring where it attaches to the frame. Looks like someone used some old band fabric. I got the correct rubber from Lang's. The earlier cars I think u...
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Just got to let it down from the spring.
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Some more time out in the garage before she's off to the University of Virginia for her second semester.
First we wanted to loosen up all the nuts
Then came the wheels.
First we wanted to loosen up all the nuts
Then came the wheels.
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Got all the parts I needed from Lang's as well as a bushing tool to drive out the old bushings.
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Well it's been a while since we have been out in the garage. My wife and I got Covid. I wasn't that bad but had to stay away from everyone. Yesterday we started to look at the front suspension on Rattles. I thought the King pins weren't that bad but now that I know what to look for I'm glad I got th...
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 10:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steve Jelf visit
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2084
Re: Steve Jelf visit
Such good news!!!
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:58 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: The Imperial needed a new Fuel Pump
- Replies: 5
- Views: 431
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:56 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: The Imperial needed a new Fuel Pump
- Replies: 5
- Views: 431
Re: The Imperial needed a new Fuel Pump
The next thing we discovered was the low pressure hose on the Super Bee was leaking. It was hard as a rock so I had her change it. She was using a long screwdriver to get at the clamp.
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:44 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: The Imperial needed a new Fuel Pump
- Replies: 5
- Views: 431
Re: The Imperial needed a new Fuel Pump
Well She has been mixing cement for a while.perry kete wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:06 pmYou are a lucky dad to have such a talented and helpful daughter.
Does she know how to pour and finish concrete? I need a new patio!
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 10:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My 1927 Coupe in Storage
- Replies: 9
- Views: 546
Re: My 1927 Coupe in Storage
Very nice. Looks great!
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 10:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I Applied for Betsy's HCCA 100 Year Plaque Today
- Replies: 10
- Views: 624
Re: I Applied for Betsy's HCCA 100 Year Plaque Today
Well Happy Birthday!!!!
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 7:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Well Look who's back after her first semester at The University of Virginia. I was having a bit of difficulty figuring out that you have to get the tightness on the King pin just right so the spindle is not too loose and not too tight. We also had to sand down the nuts to get the hole lined up for t...
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 7:03 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: The Imperial needed a new Fuel Pump
- Replies: 5
- Views: 431
The Imperial needed a new Fuel Pump
So my daughter came home from College and I lined up some work for her. Ha!! My 64 Imperial needed a new fuel pump. The last one I put on the car was in 1991!! Not bad. IMG_7587.jpeg The old and new after I painted it. IMG_7584.jpeg IMG_7586.jpeg We did have a little leak but we were able to resolve...
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 6:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My daughter found this book
- Replies: 3
- Views: 527
My daughter found this book
Not sure if this is a widely known book in the Model T world but my daughter bought it for me at a used book store. It was published in 2008 and she got it for 10.00. Not bad.
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 10:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My Christmas Present to Me
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1426
Re: My Christmas Present to Me
Very nice find. Beautiful car!!
- Sun Dec 17, 2023 8:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A picture is worth 1,000 words with Steve Jelf
- Replies: 58
- Views: 3742
Re: A picture is worth 1,000 words with Steve Jelf
This was the best thread all week. Great to see you back in a T!!!
- Tue Dec 05, 2023 9:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steve Jelf Facebook Page Update - 12/5/2023
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1384
Re: Steve Jelf Facebook Page Update - 12/5/2023
Great news. Maybe he'll be able to start making posts.
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Look who I found -Steve Jelf
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2251
Re: Look who I found -Steve Jelf
Looking great as usual. Keep going!!! You're doing great. Can't wait to see your posts soon!!
- Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:23 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS Starr Bermuda Bell (SOLD)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 384
Re: FS Starr Bermuda Bell (SOLD)
Got my bell today. Ed is a great person to deal with.
- Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steve Jelf Sunday, 11/19
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3122
Re: Steve Jelf Sunday, 11/19
What great news this is. Can't wait to get back to reading his posts.
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:11 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS Starr Bermuda Bell (SOLD)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 384
Re: FS Starr Bermuda Bell
I'll buy your bell. How would you like to get paid?
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 8:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Got to pull a 1914 apart.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 869
Re: Got to pull a 1914 apart.
What is that neat looking landau Victoria in the background! Sorry for the thread drift. It's an original part Buick. "Part Buick"? Don't know if I want to know why "part" Buick? Hey there Erik B! Yeah I have had several good friends with Buick Victoria/opera coupes. I love that body style! Ha! Sor...
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 9:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Got to pull a 1914 apart.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 869
Re: Got to pull a 1914 apart.
Lots to check. Yes he was lucky. Once it comes apart we should be able to see if anything else happened.Norman Kling wrote: ↑Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:06 pmIf the magnet didn't go through the hogs head, you are lucky. Now all you need to do is replace the magneto. Be sure to check all the magnets for cracks so the others won't break.
Norm
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 9:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Got to pull a 1914 apart.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 869
Re: Got to pull a 1914 apart.
It's an original part Buick.Wayne Sheldon wrote: ↑Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:26 pmWhat is that neat looking landau Victoria in the background!
Sorry for the thread drift.
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Got to pull a 1914 apart.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 869
Re: Got to pull a 1914 apart.
Ha true. My daughter help pull the hogs head a few months ago to see what had happened. It was fun.Henry K. Lee wrote: ↑Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:33 pmRobert, it is commonly referred to as "Therapy finds its patient", You need a winter project anyway.
Hank
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Got to pull a 1914 apart.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 869
Got to pull a 1914 apart.
One of friends had a catastrophic engine failure. A magnet broke and ate his mag ring. IMG_7494.jpeg So it was engine pulling time. IMG_7492.jpeg IMG_7493.jpeg So now the rebuild begins. This was a neat car that his dad had and was redone in the 50's. Could have been a lot worse. Starting to get goo...
- Tue Nov 07, 2023 12:51 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Shop heat
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1152
Re: Shop heat
I've got a mini split LG heat pump. I live in VA, so the winters are not that bad. Issue I had was that the garage was always cool in the summer and the AC didn't kick on, so I had humidity. I put in a dehumidifier and the problem was solved.
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 12:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26-27 brake shoe question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 583
Re: 26-27 brake shoe question
They should have a lip. Take a look at my thread "Getting Rattles Back On The Road" https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic. ... &start=400 Page 5 about 3/4 of the way down you can see what I did with my E brake. Hope this helps.
- Fri Oct 27, 2023 8:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Starting to put some parts for the front axel together. I was able to buy an extra axel and two NOS spindles. Took a trip to J&M Machine and John checked to see if everything fit ok. He took a burr out of one of the bushings. These guys are alway top notch. IMG_7425.jpeg A little paint and it looks ...
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Painting or Treating Body Wood
- Replies: 9
- Views: 473
Re: Painting or Treating Body Wood
I used deck stain. I figured that the reason would be to make sure that it didn't rot out so the next guy or gal didn't have to fix rotten wood. If deck stain works in the rain it should be good for the wood you'll never see.
- Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A visit to J&M Machine
- Replies: 0
- Views: 353
A visit to J&M Machine
I had bought an axel that had been fixed with inserts and rethreaded. I also bought NOS spindles but one of the king pins didn't seem to fit. I was going to visit family in MA and decided to bring up the axel and have them take a look at it. I don't have that much experience so I wanted to make sure...
- Sat Oct 07, 2023 8:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Well almost. She got a full 4 year Air Force ROTC Scholarship. It was fun having her home.Henry K. Lee wrote: ↑Sat Oct 07, 2023 4:01 pmChild labor laws do not apply! Since Mommy and Daddy are footing the bill. LOL!
Hank
- Fri Oct 06, 2023 9:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Guess who cam home from school and helped me with an oil leak. Had to take out two blots and add some sealant. Big leak where the hogs head, oil pan, and block come together.
- Fri Oct 06, 2023 9:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 572
- Views: 136283
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
My brother came for a visit and he came up with a few adjustments and fixes for Rattles.
First up was a new choke wire.
Then he put a washer on the carb adjustment so it wouldn't snag.
First up was a new choke wire.
Then he put a washer on the carb adjustment so it wouldn't snag.
- Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steve Jelf in bad accident
- Replies: 266
- Views: 24903
Re: Steve Jelf in bad accident
Horrible news. I love his attitude of life in general and T's especially. Steve you are the type that can do anything and this will be no different.
- Thu Sep 07, 2023 12:46 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 26/27 intake and carb parts, starter parts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 352
Re: 26/27 intake and carb parts, starter parts
Bump to the top
- Tue Sep 05, 2023 4:24 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 26/27 intake and carb parts, starter parts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 352
Re: 26/27 intake and carb parts, starter parts
Anyone? Make an offer?
- Mon Sep 04, 2023 9:24 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 26/27 intake and carb parts, starter parts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 352
26/27 intake and carb parts, starter parts
I've got some intake and carb parts that came with my T as well as the plats for a starter button. How about $20.00 for the intake and carb parts and $5.00 for the starter bracket. Plus the ride of course.