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I have a date with my TT tonight. I just took it to town and bought her a drink. The wife and I are going to "the big town" for supper with some friends and are taking the TT. Its only about 15 miles away but we can take all back roads. Will have to stop at Yall Mart on the way home and scare a few ...

Low to mid 90's Don with 65- 75% humidity in the midwest. The T's dont overheat but if sitting still very long I do. I have flat recored in both the TT and pickup.

Now thats a real truck ! No power, no leather or heated seats, 2 doors, 8ft bed and no carpet. Wish they still made a real truck.

She's a looker and a runner Dave ! Mine will run almost 50, the T doesnt get hot but my wife does at that speed. Something about " slow this deathtrap down! " Only done it a couple times to see top end. I like sleeping in the house.

I have a 24 coupe for my next project. The spare tire carrier has been hacked off for some reason. I have both pieces and cannot figure why they done it. I will check into the possibility someone tried to modify another carrier. Cannot get to it right now.

Real fast. ! Looks great also.

If you add all the aftermarket things made to increase HP for a T over the years, you can easily get 50 to 60 HP from your T.

I got 2 HP just bolting on my APCO explosion proof muffler with a built in cutout!

I fish also.

Good one Bud! The probably figured a T didnt need a warranty. They just keep going!

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Here is my other one.

Not as old as the T but a good old tractor. Restored about 25 years ago. The birds like it in the old corn crib also. I have the original lights but I can see at night with these.

Rockford. It does what I need. Late 20's or early 30's.

Ironic that its a photo of a drawbridge? I guess the iron makes it ironic.

I love living in Amish country. I have see buggies pulling $20,000 bass boats, team of horses pulling big square balers, Horses moving buildings and this. 20200704_123619.jpg 20200704_123642.jpg Now its been in the 90's here for a week and another week or two are coming. I dont know what this rig is...

Thats pretty cool. Even clears the hole. I have an old one but I made one that checks fuel and oil. Just an old push broon handle but after another thread I modified it to turn the petcock. I filled the tank one gallon at a time and marked it with permanent marker. Its only accurate on my 26 pickup....

No parade this year. Last year was her 1st parade and 1st in line. One pass and about 100lbs of candy.

Ha! Never thought of filling the pig skin from the tire. That tire and coupe looks well used for a new car. Great photo. Thanks.

Congrats. 25 is silver. Having parts silver plated for the T may be the most cost effective but solid silver for her is best.

Wishing you both many more.

I learn something new every day. Never paid attension to the 26 runningboards on my next TT project. Boot scrapers. 23 has short ones. Thanks for all the info.

Why? To have fun and poison the minds of others that cant believe that it runs and its drivable anywhere.

Better to ask forgiveness than permission Don!

I should have noted to clean parts with gasoline " OUTSIDE". Brake clean after. A good scrub with Dawn dishsoap would probably work also.

Scott, its looking good. I see you have extra room built in the cab behind the tank for your long legs. Good idea. Mine is not made for tall people. Steeringwheel to back of cab is not great. My belly is not huge but putting a backrest in my cab will be a challenge not to be up against the wheel. Ge...

I soaked and scrubbed shoes in gas. Used brake cleaner to finish. Same with drums to get all the sticky gunk off while rebuilding the rear axle on my 26 RPU.

Hank, if you put those plates on a TT, you would need a 27 for the front and 28 for the rear.

Takes some time to find all those parts. Nice Hank.

Like tonight. I drove to the firehouse for our work night.

Paul, I drive mine all the time. A chance to slow down and really enjoy the drive. I drive once or twice a week in my TT. You will become comfortable with the fact that it will get you anywhere and back. You just need more time than other vehicles.

It wont let you down if you dont let it down. Very nice and I like the green.

The snakeskin shoes were a huge hit with librarians. The quiet footwear were known as sneekers. The favorite reptile to use was the sneeky snake that was pleantiful down by the slooshing pond at the alphabet mine . Amos was a pioneer in the development but the reptile dysfunction kept him from finis...

I gave the TT a bath to get rid of the bird bombs and barn dust.

Also adjusted reverse and brake bands in the pickup, opened up the holes in screen to 7/16. Complete lube job.
They are ready for the open road.

Open toad shoes are great to break puppies from chewing on shoes!

I know one pump that was installed because the fellow ran the car all the time with timing retarded. It ran hot after installing the pump also. He had me look at it and drive it. After explaining the timing to him while I drove it, it ran normal temp the entire time. If there is a chance the fan cou...

Mmm trapezoid pie. In school they teach that pie are square? Zelda May would have made a great teacher, especially reading.

Wonderful Don ! What a craftsman you are from wood to paint to interior. You do it all and very well. Thank you for taking us along and all the research and work is documented for the future generation to reference. Your pace is hard to believe or match. My old wood truck took 2 years and still not ...

Ace recored mine after putting 10 lbs of pressure to it and blew holes all over in it after I told them not to. I took it in for a weeping spot.
In the end they done a nice job but $200 more and I could have a new one.

It is about Hanks color green. Its a real looker Jay.

Nice looking TT Jay. Keep us posted as to what the problem is after checking some of the advise above.

I think Dan and Scott said it. My TT with high speed gears will haul 17 people in high gear up hills with no problem. Thats over a ton of people. Standard gears should be even better. If its at full throttle and not able to climb a small hill, I would see if brakes are dragging or clutch slipping.

Thanks Tim! Now I want icecream.
Looks like a great way to end the day. Thanks for sharing it with us. She is a looker.

If you put up an arm or leg, tresspassing will stop.

I got some metal ones at hardware a few years ago but dont recall the price.

Duey, different caliber rifle or handgun cartridges work great for punching holes in gaskets. Just make sure their spent!

Hank, T's are never really finished are they.

Thanks Nate. Its pretty dirty from living in the barn but I think its at home there. Its a real joy to drive.

A BIG Happy Birthday to you ! Glad you are in good health and active. At your age you should do whatever makes you happy for your birthday. Sounds like you have a plan.
Wish you many more.
Dallas

Just a thought, maybe a shop with a hot tank to clean parts.

Drove the TT to beakfast

HA, all were wrong. No cab TT. I wood stick with wood. You have seen mine Scott. Oh ya I have a metal firewall. If you have a good pattern, I would use it so you dont have to change mounts. Its going to be one of a kind. I think you will have fun with it no matter what.

I took my bride to the new house Im finishing up about 5 miles from home.Then we took the the 25 or 30 mile long way home. Weather is 75 and sunny. Around a couple lakes and miles of country road at 20 mph and the old pickup got us home just as the sun was setting. What a great way to end the day.

What a great trip in a T. We made about the same trip on the Harley a few years ago. Camped along the way. What fun.

The crossmember is probably bent forward on one side and bent to the rear on the other. Damage looks the same as my buddy's 26 Im working on. His was restored and new interior but the suspension was left wrecked. He purchased it that way not knowing what was wrong with the car. It sounds like you ha...

Check everything. Wishbone socket on the pan, wishbone, all suspension parts along with the frame. I have a 26 in my shop that must have taken a shot to the front wheel.
Bent axle, wishbone and socket, drag link, front crossmember and spring perch. Wheelbase was off by 1 inch with all the issues.

Tanks Rich, your always on the cutting edge.

KD used pushropes in the runabout engine as a mechanical study but his conclusion was that the timing for them was just not right. Looking through some files now for photos. The only file found was in the gas tank?

Wonderful Rich!!!

What ? You stop at night?

They must have dropped a washer in the tranmission ?

Thats great Rich. I feel better now I know you will have breakfast.

Thanks for posting progress and repairs. I havnt done anything on the T's latley but enjoy watching others get things done.

June 15 was the registration date. Now it is june 29. It is still possible it will happen I guess?

Yup. Just livin the Amish life for a couple days. Country boy can survive !

Well after 2 1/2 days without power after the storm, it was time to clean up some damage.

Who says work cant have fun mixed in.

This is what you need.

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This is listed as a Hercules bed "body"

Hurcules Body Co. And Hurcules Buggy Co. Was in business in Evensville IN. In 1916.
Grahm brothers were building truck chassis about the same time in Evensville.

You can go to Martin Parry .com and check the dealer catologs for body numbers. MP was made in Indiana also. It says " shipped from Evensville IN." Worth a shot.

Terry said it all Don. I cant add much more. I hope to see you and the T at OCF in person.

The bracing on the frame serves dual purpose. I had a loader for an M farmall on my C for a short time :oops: It blew the seals in the pump twice and that was it for my loader. I still have the framework that attach to the front frame. The tubes come back to the rear loader mounts in a V from the fr...

Does it do it sitting still or just in motion? I had what sounded like a bearing squeeling or a fan belt slipping. Only in motion and about 20 to 30 mph. Drove me nuts. I finally found the radiator shell was rubbing on the hood shelf. Are the sparkplugs tight? Check for sheetmetal rubbing somewhere.

Wish I could help but I cant. Someone here knows the answer.

I only have the Super C. Thats pleanty of tractor for my little farm. My wife thinks Im crazy for wanting a steel wheel tractor for pasture art. Maybe I am but rust is rust right. You are fortunate that I dont live closer to you Stan. You would probably have to throw me out to get rid of me.

I will have to get a photo of my super C. I took it in partial trade when I sold my 27 chebby

Ya, but a homeless person with a cool old car.

Does not need to reach the water.

Its wonderful to see where these threads go. I learn so much just reading them. I try to read them all because even tho the title may not interest me, the thread drift is most times very interesting. Keep it up.

Congrats on getting her on the road again. Hope you have many miles and smiles with her. She is a sweet girl.

Looks like a fine day. Good to see some sense of normal and good times being had.

I got a cold free start the other day. Never before has that happened. Lots of warm free starts tho.

Dave, my wife fell for that when I got a couple boxes of the wrong ammo at a gun show once. I have a 51 Super C .

Thank you Dan. I saw the 9N in the number and suspected that. I knew the knowledge here would not let me down.

My son brings me anything "old tool" related or ford. He dropped this off today. The logo is post model T but I would like to know what is was for and why the inch marks on it?

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Dave, c'mon. There are two more steps on that ladder! Just dont try standing on the paint shelf like one of my guys done. If you come my way bring your saw. I can hold the ladder for you.

Right you are Rich. Who could forget the sales slogan " Hay, its whats for supper"

The cook book and advice for housekeepers is a classic. My favorite book in the series is the "Mechanics Handbook and Horsekeeping".
The chapeter on farm repairs states " tighten the nuts on the wagon daily but not the horse"

Mmmm, chocklate gravey over biskets.

I would not let kids ride on the running boards on my T! Never! If its ok with the parent and they have a place to sit then pile in. Let kids be kids. My grandkids even ride bikes with no helmet or bubble wrap.

Tell him congrats from our family and thank you to you all for your service. My wife outranks me to Hank.

Just earning that spot on the seat next to you in the T. Our big bad attack dogs cant be outside if its too hot, too cold too wet or too windy, cloudy,sunny,too dry, if there are bugs around or other animals like squirls, birds ,cats,deer, ect... Yup the wife wont let them. If they could use the toi...

I keep my flatbed car trailer in the pasture. After replacing the wiring a couple times from the cattle finished their electrical inspection , I only use it in daylight hours.

Rich, that is how building codes came to be. The two story outhouse looked good on paper but not after the paperwork was submitted. I have built outhouses and the only thing required at the time was a basement and a few sears catologs.

Send the original to one of many on the forum that rebuild them. A proper tuned set of coils are a must for a good running T.

HANK! Did you send me a photo of a groundhog in the engine compartment ? I fought all spring to evict one from my place. Tonight I won. Conabear trap was his demise. After tunneling under my shop and coveringT parts with dirt in my outbuilding, it was war. He lost.
I feel for ya buddy!

Went for breakfast this morning in the TT. Being sunday morning the church traffic was heavy.

Drats! The secret society of the TT has been exposed. Scott, I am just paying it forward. So many here have helped me with knowledge and parts that I cant help but pass it on. I try to soak up all things historical so I can tell others. It takes a special person to drive a T that is slow in todays h...

I worked on bathroom remodel all day but managed to drive both today. Any reason I can find to drive them.

Lucky rabbits foot? I think not. The rabbits had 4 each and look at their luck. I think " nothing to stew about" was recorded on the victor label. Original adds show a rabbit looking into the megaphone but changed to the dog after he ate the rabbit.

Could not resist a photo on the way home from town this morning.

Pretty cool ! Guess I will have to cut a notch in my broom handle gas stick. I filled the tank a gallon at a time and put marks and numbers on it. No cool graphics like yours tho.

Mark, that story made my day also. Thank you.

What joy and frustration these little fords bring us. I think she just wanted some of your attension. She should be happy for many more miles and smiles after spending some quallity time with her.

If you clean it up and put it back, maybe the wife wont know.

Looks alot like mine Don. My foot feed is so fast, I cant get used to it. They will sew about anything that will fit under the foot.

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