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The new tubes that I bought from Summit with my new Firestone tires also have the larger stems. So, I had my new rims made with 5/8" stem holes.

I will check the snout of the cam shaft run out too, but I doubt that is it. I never noticed it with the roller timer.

The arm is holding it good and firm against the cover. My timer measured right around .820 from the mounting surface to the contacts. The timer and brush assembly are both EBay purchases, so no idea what could have been done to them in the past. They do both look good. I do not know if the gear is f...

The old roller timer on my 26 Coupe wore out and left me on the side of the road. So, I installed a New Day Timer. As the engine is running the timer rocks around. I assume that the brush is pushing it outward as it turns? Should there be a plate between timer and the timing cover? There currently i...

My 26 Coupe has one on it.

Here is episode #17.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lcDG2RHP38

I dropped the lower frame from my 25 RPU off at the local glass company today. I did not ask the price, but I can let you know when I pick it up.

Please do not feel that you are high jacking this thread. That is exactly why it is here, to share questions and information on anything regarding a 1925 RPU, or any other T.

The rubber piece on this one was under the end caps. I assume because the glass was too short? Should I use any adhesive on the rubber, or just slip it in place?

The lower panel appears to be about 1/4" too short. That is from the 2 caps that hold the glass in place. That left a large gap even with the rubber installed.

Thanks Dan, that is exactly what I need!

I had some free time this morning, so I removed the windshield frames. There was a gap between the top and bottom glass. The bottom is just a piece of plexiglass. It appears to be too short. I am thinking that, maybe, I should replace both the bottom and the top glass. Does anyone have the correct m...

That is exactly what I need, it is a lot better than my file!! I was just thinking, while driving home, about making something that would be piloted off the king pin.

We a re rolling right along! Here is episode #16 from 9/12.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWeaQAiA9wY

My 1966 Ford Bronco U13 Roadster. It was built 9/27/1965, the second month of Bronco production. One of only about 5,000 built between 1966 and 1968.

Here is episode #15.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XnxzOL2404

Steve, That was a bag of trash from the campsite, not Jimmy Hoffa!!

I made a few videos with music and some folks really liked them. How ever, I am with you on just listening to the sounds of the T, as it hums and rattles along!
Here is episode #14.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDEW_Z82vuA

That's what I think too. I wonder how much the colors have faded over the past 94 years?

Here are the panel and head liner samples.
Light grey.

Dark grey.

And this.

Here are the samples that he sent me.
Grey with green stripe.

Grey with red stripe.

Grey with white stripe.

I found some original material on the back of the seat!

Surely, some one has pictures of a 26 Coupe with new correct upholstery?

Here is episode #13. The beginning of day 2. We start our trip back towards home.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4STG2s6Qq8s

Thanks, that really helps. I should be able to get them snugged down, once I remove the roof material.

Does anyone have pictures of the correct upholstery?

Can someone show a picture of how the top bows fasten at the sides? Mine are loose and rattling. That is what is driving the decision to tear into it.

I contacted Mike at Classtique and he sent me 3 samples. They were grey with green stripe, grey with red stripe and grey with white stripe. He sent me 3 different options for the head liner, dark grey, a lighter grey and another that looked like a woven vinyl with some brown it. He said that all 26 ...

My VIN is 13648885. I believe that dates it to 5/26/1926. I do not see any evidence of any other color than black. Here is a picture of the interior and the roof. The roof has obviously been replaced long ago.

What about early to mid 26 painted black?

Were there any color options for a Coupe in 26? Or, were they all the same?

There are stop signs everywhere. However most are only 2 way stops. They do have 4 way stops at busy intersections.

Steve, you are right. We have been there before! Here is episode #12.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnZF6X_kdqo

Does the top wood need to be removed? Or, can it be left in place?

I did not locate anyone else currently offering the rims. I do believe there is someone in New Zealand? But, I have read some comments about questionable quality. All communication was via email. I placed the order on 6/11. He did not have any on hand, so I had to wait for them to be manufactured. H...

I have a loose top bow right above above my my head that rattles real bad. I need to get to it to fasten it down some how.

Does it matter if you replace to roof material before, or after the head liner?

They are zinc plated.

This weekend I finally got time to finish the build of my spare front axle. I have it under the car with the new tires and wheels. I have the toe in set at 1/4". It drives a lot smoother!!

I finally got 4 of my new rims from Steve Hood down in Australia. I have the new Firestone tires mounted on them. They are pretty nice rims.

Here is episode #11.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsDY2jxgE5s

I found and bought both type of bolts. They should be here next week.

The top is either ripped or pulled out form the body on the right side just behind the window opening. So, I will probably have to repair , or replace it. Does anyone have an opinion on witch water inlet bolts would be correct??

What water inlet bolts would be correct? The early flat, or the later domed head bolts?

I am contemplating new upholstery options for my 26 Coupe. What are your opinions on Classtique vs Cartouche kits?

What type of mirror would be right? Mine has no mirrors at all. It is difficult to see behind you when pulling out into traffic.

Are they original Ford bolts? Or, are they reproduction?

I am wanting to remove the water pump on my 25 Roadster Pickup. I need a pair of original water inlet bolts.

Here is episode #10.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9Y5jH4Y2ms

Here is a picture of underneath the seat. Is this the tray you are asking about?

Here is a picture of the dimple on the dash.

I just got home from work, have been working 7 days a week, and I lifted up the seat cushion. There is a compartment behind the gas tank. I will get more pictures when I find some time, please post as many as you want. The more the better!! The horn mount was probably modified when they installed th...

You mentioned that they modified the dimple in the dash in order to accommodate the new style rod. I would like to dash view pictures of the difference between the early and late control. How should the horn be mounted? It looks to have been welded on at some time.

Can you show me the difference in the dash between the early and late carburetor controls?

I will look under the seat when I get a chance. I see what you mean on the tail gate hinge. Here is are pictures of this one and the tailgate on my 27 RPU.

Larry, please show us some pictures of original examples of these details that you claim are incorrect. I would like to learn more about the differences in these 25 RPU's. I believe that the bed strips are modern reproductions. What makes you say think that the top is is wrong? I will look under the...

Here is episode #9.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mR0N9wGFXwA

Another question. The build date on the engine #11969237 is 6/16/1925. It has the 26 style swivel top NH. Is that correct? Or, would it have had the older style carburetor controls?

Here is a little bit on the history of this one. It was sold new in 1925 By Edwin Wohlgemuth, of Wolhlgemuth Motor Sales in Mellen WI, to Carl Messerli. Then in the 1950's either Edwin or his son Ernest bought it back from Carl. Then Robert Wolhgemuth, son of Ernest, had the restoration done in 2011...

I recently purchased a 25 Roadster Pickup. Here is a short walk around video of it. The fuel line is pinched flat and not routed correctly. Can someone show me pictures of how the fuel line should be routed? Here is a short walk around video of the pickup. More questions too follow, I am sure. https...

Here is episode #8.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozWBx6hKR9Y

Yes, the old guys were pretty tuff! They transformed the wooded land into the farm land that we know today.

Here is episode #7.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMRgZXxlidw

I just received an email from Steve. He has 4 of my 5 21" split rims done and more are still out being plated. Here is a picture the at sent.

I have had a set of 21" split rims on order from Steve since June. Hopefully he gets them done soon.

Larry, I just bought a 25 Roadster Pickup too. So. I will start a post on it soon.

Then I got the GoPro out and took a second drive. It actually drives quite well considering it ahs set for 60 years!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjUt_x4yDE4

I finally got the chance to actually drive it! Here is a crude cell phone video of the first drive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORjUDFn2yPY

Yes, it was very close!! Luckily, I had recently adjusted the bands. I didn't think that I was going to get stopped. I throttled down, applied the brake and held on to the wheel! There was no where to steer away either with that concrete on the right there. The engine didn't even stall. I just pushe...

Here are a couple of pictures of one of the rims.

Here is episode #6.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8D1bZ5BKO8

It is a demountable for a 1925.

I need a good 30" clincher type rim. Does anyone have a good one that they would sell?

Are you wanting a nickel plated brass, or steel one?

Early 235's had the large side cover like the 216's. I think the 235's actually date back to 1935?

Here is episode #5 from 9/12/2020.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb5O2mBiiIE

Steve, Thanks for chiming in! I have been wondering if you were still riding along with us? All of that tall green corn has dried to a golden brown and most of it has been harvested. The leaves are turning and falling. The scenery is getting more open again.

Here episode #4.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHo3FlW3Cqg

The Ford service manual has instructions on how to move the seat back on a 26-27 coupe.

Here is episode #3.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVmctpqlVWQ

Sorry for the delay. I have been working way too much and have not had time to do anything at all. So, here is episode #2.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQb7oJmVK2w

I drove down to Wallace this morning in my coupe. I left Nick's place around noon, because I had to get home and go to work, there was only a few T's had showed up. Some where driving modern because of the weather. I think they were running a little bit late?

With all the driving that I have done this year in my 26 Coupe, I have only cleaned the timer one time. I cleaned it with WD40 and compressed air then wiped it clean with a paper towel. I put a little engine oil on the roller and put it back on.

Ok, who wants to go for another drive? This time we will join up with a few other cars and head out for an over night camping trip! So, grab your sleeping bag and enjoy the ride!
Here is episode #1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCztg6XSsho

Like I was always told a youngster, I promise to stop twice the next time!!

Here is #6, the final episode of this sunset cruise.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwvDzEdmQfU

Here is episode #5 of 6 from our sunset cruise.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdj9XtkducM

Be careful out there guys!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPjnhqmeIYo

Gee Hank! I am glad you guys are OK! I had a close call yesterday in my coupe. Both of these situations could have turned out much worse!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPjnhqmeIYo

Here is episode #4.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC5u6i1o-Gg

Here is episode #3.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-9x2kgwgNA

Here is episode #2.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upzw3Podp9w

OK, who wants to go for another ride? How about we get the roadster out and take off on a sunset cruise!
Here is episode #1 of 6.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzpdz2u4a8g

What is their usual turn around time for a set?

I am just curious as to the cost of having a set of 21" wheels respoked?

We have come to the end of this ride. Here is episode #9 from 8/9.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx7qUKGRkoU

Here is episode #8. Only 1 episode left of this ride.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3Y12wvBxcQ

That's one of the nice things about these video cruises. You can ride along at your own pace! You can even stop anytime for a break too!
Here is episode #7 of 9 from 8/9.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0DRke2ajAM

Here is episode #6 of 9 from 8/9.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPcRN-ohlwk

Two thumbs up!!

I wonder how old that rail car is? Who built it? How long has it been there? What it took to get it there? It would make a decent greenhouse. How many Model T parts could you fit in it!!

Here is episode #5 of 9.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiQoef8FIms

The Newport Hill Climb has been canceled, but the Covered Bridge Tour is still on, according to the website. The Covered Bridge Festival is still on also, according to the website.

OK, here is episode #4 of 9 from 8/9. This time we see something you just don't see every day!
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcCjaFhDHDY

Thanks! I am glad to here that people are enjoying these little videos!! It does take a little time and effort to create them. Here is episode #3 from 8/9.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1rawPIaytE

Here is episode #2 from 8/9.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVQOIZVdRrU

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