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ARROWS ! ! ! I didn't even see any indians.

There are no words to adequately express my sorrow. Only recently, Randall went to great lengths to provide me with a set of re-built coils for my '09. He was indeed a true gentleman, who will be sadly missed by everyone whoever crossed hi path. He clearly enjoyed being of assistance to his fellow m...

I was very sorry to hear this sad news. It was only recently that "R.V." provided me with a set of re-conditioned original coils
for my '09. He was very obliging, and easy to deal with. He was indeed a gentleman.

Truer words have never been spoken !

My 23 year-old grandson calls our 1909 touring, "Methuselah".

Wanted W.T.B. "Stewart" hub-mounted speedometer drive mechanism, and outer (brass) outer cable, to suit 1909 model T.

When I purchased my 1909 touring, I was somewhat disappointed to see that it's 5-ball carburettor, and 2-piece timer had both been replaced by much later ones, dating from the mid-1920's. I was delighted however, when next day I found both missing items stowed carefully under the back seat. I called...

Congratulations Ian, WELL DONE !

I think that you'll find that the larger 3-tier E & J flared-front side lamps were standard fittings on 30h.p. EMF automobiles.

On the inside front-cover of the Jan/Feb 2020 issue of the Horseless Carriage Gazette there is a reprint in full-colour and in full-size, of an original advertisement, which extols the finer points of "Mezger" windscreens. It clearly shows how the hinge and support mechanism of these screens functio...

My 1909 Touring has a "MEZGER" windscreen. The upper (folding) part of which, measures 41 1/4 inches in width, and 11 inches in height, The lower (non-folding) section measures 41 1/4 inches in width, and 16 3/4 inches in height. At it's widest point the wood riser board (It fits between the top of ...

The top of the folded screen measures 66", and the highest point on the folded top of my car (#2436), measures 70".

According to the build sheet for my '09, it was supplied with "E & J" side-lamps, but without headlamps. However, I have an original photograph of my car, which clearly shows it fitted with an ornate pair of French-made "Ducellier" headlamps. My car was sold (when new) by "Davies & Fehon", in Sydney...

The tail-lamp is an English "Oldfield-Dependence", Made in Birmingham.

I think it's more likely to be 1910 because the position of the door handle looks to be a little too high to be 1909, and also, it has a "Rands" windshield. IF it was 1909 wouldn't it be more likely to have a "Metzger Automatic" windshield ?

I've recently fitted a "Metzger Automatic" windshield to my 1909 touring. My screen's "Metzger Automatic" tag is missing, and I'd like to buy one. Langs list them in their catalogue, however they are out of stock. Does anybody know where I'd be able to buy one of these tags ?

I've just fitted a "Metzger Automatic" windshield to my 1909 touring (Car #2436). Unfortunately this screen is missing it's "Metzger Automatic" brass tag. Langs list these tags in their catalogue, however they are currently "out of stock" Does anybody know where I'd be able to obtain one of these ta...

I recently picked up the lower half of one of these screens, but it lacks the supporting arms. It is of no earthly use to me, and I don't need it. I will very happily GIVE it to anybody who GENUINELY needs it.

Hi Rick, I did eventually find your messages. I sent payment to you last night

Hi Mike, If you still have the horn, I'd like to buy it, as an in-correct 5 twist (yes FIVE TWIST!) English-made horn is presently on my 1909 touring (Engine #2436). Please advise me of the cost to post it to me by air-mail, My address is: 22 Owl Pen Lane, Farley, New South Wales, 2320, Australia Is...

Running boards appear to be 1910 type.

Hi Kim (again). I'm sorry nut I think I forgot to ask you your preferred method for my payment. I can do pay-pal, IF that suits you.

Best regards,
John Hughes

Hi Kim, I'll take them at that price.

Best regards, John Hughes

Last January, I purchased a "water-pump" engined model T touring (Car number 2436), and in the four months I've owned the car, I estimate that I've driven it about five hundred miles. During this time, the pump has not leaked, nor has it required adjustment. I hope it continues to give excellent rel...

The lamps on this car appear to be 1913 or 1914, however the front fenders certainly are not. They have a "peak" in front, indicating that they may be 1912, or 1915 - or am I wrong ?

If you are not confident with your ability to restore old brass lamps, I suggest you take them to a COMPETENT radiator repair shop. They will undoubtedly have the necessary skills to dismantle the lamp(s). You may then repair the individual components, before returning them to the shop for re-assemb...

Can somebody tell me, please, if and where it's possible to buy replacement early style E & J side-lamp chimney tops

I have just purchased an almost complete "Metzger Automatic" windscreen, which I intend puting on my 1909 FORD. Am I correct in assuming that a 1909 Filler board should be the same dimensions as the 1911 ?

Thank-you very much for the information and advice, to the guys who got back to me about the battery position in my car.

I would like to know where the battery was originally located on my 1909 touring I assume it may have been secured under the back-seat.