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Thanks Kerry.

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I recently saw The Absent Minded Professor movie dated 1961, and just loved the movie and the flying model T. Was the T a 1915 or 1916 touring? Our whole family watched the Wonderful World of Disney every Sunday evening, including the movie on TV; lots of good memories. Regards, Steve Boothroyd Sidn...

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I have been away in England and just got back home. I've noticed lots of icons in the classified section; an eyeball flashing yellow to red, a ghost face, and a star. I assume that the flashing eyeball is a warning about the seller, and a star is a good seller, but what is a ghost face; someone who ...

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Thanks for the info George.
I'm having issues with my e-mail since yesterday morning.
Not being able to send or receive directly via e-mail.

Regards,

Steve Boothroyd
Sidney, B.C. Canada

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Bob, I tried to reply to your post by e-mail but had issues.
Looking for a good condition T wrench with ford script that does not have the square plug on the end of the handle and if you have any good pliers with screwdriver on one handle.

Steve Boothroyd

e-mail:
theboothroyds@shaw.ca

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Re-building my Ford T tools set for my 1922 touring and am looking for a ford script monkey wrench in good original condition as well as ford script pliers with the screwdriver on the handle. Please let me know price in US dollars and cost of shipping. Thanks for your time and consideration. Regards...

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Thanks for the info Dan; I really appreciate your help.

Regards,

Steve Boothroyd

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I am looking to purchase a Model T Ford monkey wrench without the square plug on the end of the handle for my August 1922 model T. I see quite a varieties of these wrenches. Some only have FORD displayed while others have FORD in script followed by USA. Are these wrenches for Model A rather than the...

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Thanks everyone for your input; I really appreciate the information John created for the hobby.

Regards,
Steve Boothroyd
Sidney, B.C.
Canada

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Does anyone know what happened to John Reagans technical library?
I've been out of the loop for quite a while.

Regards,
Steve Boothroyd

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Thanks to everyone who replied with info and pics of the standard ford tools that came with my US build 1922 touring car; I really learned a lot.

Regards,

Steve Boothroyd

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Just wanting to know what tools are correct for my August 24, 1922 T. I see some variations in some, e.g. square on end of monkey wrench handle; some without square and some with, sparkplug wrench with hollow socket for cylinder head bolts instead of cast in socket, the hubcap wrench also comes in m...

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Just wondering how high above the rear panel top beading for a touring car is the bottom of the three rear curtain windows?
Mine is about 8 1/2 inches.
I imagine there is some difference as production lines were rushed.

Regards,
Steve Boothroyd
Sidney, B.C. Canada

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My T touring car was built on May 26 1922 and has a wood firewall and came with a factory installed starter, and a magneto horn mounted to the firewall. As Ford had many localized assembly plants (mine was in Seattle), there may have been supply issues from the factory in Detroit just like now, resu...

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Thanks for the reply Russ.
I will see if any of the Ford Times are available online.

Regards,

Steve Boothroyd
Sidney, B.C.
Canada

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Hello from Canada Russ. Have you considered creating an article with just the notes regarding the small details about speedometers that you have uncovered? I for one would be interested. I restore antique clocks for a hobby and have a model engineers lathe. Regards, Steve Boothroyd Sidney, B.C. Canada

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I recently purchased a complete Stewart #26 speedometer head in a second hand shop.
Not bad for $50!
Now if only I can find a cast iron swivel!

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Regards,

Steve Boothroyd
Sidney, B.C.
Canada

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Thanks for the feedback regarding the straps and buckles.
I do wonder if Old Henry would bother to make sure the strap buckles were plated due to frequent cost cutting initiatives; perhaps on the older T's?

Regards,

Steve Boothroyd
Sidney, B.C.
Canada

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My original 1922 Touring top saddle pads and straps were in poor condition. I had ordered some from a supplier and they did fit but were made from very very thin leather, unlike the originals. I bumped into a leather crafter here in Victoria, and he made some for me with thicker black leather and ne...

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My '22 Touring has the original upholstery still in decent condition. The original Top was another story. I got the new top from Clastique and it was fantastic. Only took a day, but the top looks great! Sorry to hear that you are not satisfied; perhaps you should have contacted them first to see if ...

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I was able to remove both the upper and lower glass and take it to a car glass company who used it for a pattern. They even made sure to cut the new glass so that the saftey glass stamp was visible on the lower drivers side at no extra cost. I cleaned the old channel and slipped the new glass in, th...

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Thanks Adrian; she's mostly original except where required; electrical, saftey glass, new top, tires etc.

Regards,

Steve Boothroyd
Sidney, B.C.
Canada

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Betsy, my Model T turns 100 today!

Regards,

Steve Boothroyd

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1. How old were you when you first owned a Model T Ford? 2. Why did you buy it? 3. What was the most interesting thing you did in or with your ModelT Ford? (Keep it clean please!) 4. What was it about your Model T Ford that you liked? 5. What was it about your Model T Ford that you didn't like? Rega...

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Same here in Canada; when I order model T parts and reference books etc., the cost for shipping is often more than what I ordered, plus the Canada to US exchange rate as well.

Regards,

Steve Boothroyd
Sidney, B.C.
Canada

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Thanks again Slim.
Very interesting and informative; now I know exactly where my baby was born!
She will be 100 years old on Thursday May 26th!

Regards,

Steve Boothroyd
Sidney, B.C.
Canada

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Thanks for the drawings Martin. It's been quite a while since we last talked about your top installation. I've recently retired and move just up the peninsula from Victoria, B.C. to Sidney B.C. My wife, daughter and I are heading down to California this week to go to Disneyland. Regards, Steve Booth...

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Heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Best regards,

Steve Boothroyd
Sidney, B.C.
Canada

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Thanks for everyone's input.

Regards,

Steve Boothroyd
Sidney, B,C,
Canada

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Thanks for the information and pictures, Slim.

Regards,
Steve Boothroyd
Sidney, B.C.
Canada

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The sparkplug wires on my Model T are orange or yellowish with black flecks. I purchased them quite a while ago and they were pretty much all that was available at the time. Now I see many T's with what looks like a blueish gray. What color were the original Model T sparkplug wires? Regards, Steve B...

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Sounds like a good trade off; I would go for it!

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I purchased my 1922 T Touring from Washington State.
Are there any pictures of a Ford assembly plant in Seattle or other city in Washington available?

Regards,
Steve Boothroyd
Sidney, B.C.
Canada

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I zoomed in on the photo and saw that the speedometer appears to be a Stewart Warner Model C which according to Russ Furstnow's Speedometer handbook, was used in 1913 production.
Interesting and potentially rare body.

Regards,

Steve Boohroyd

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Sorry the other pics timed out.

Hope this will work now.

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Make sure that the bowdrill is wrapped so that the final seam is on the top of the bow and any tacks are placed on top as well so it will not show when the top cover is installed. I used some heavy thread and needle to fix a few places where the bowdrill needed some tightening. When you wrap the bow...

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Thanks for the info Tim.

Regards,

Steve Boothroyd
Sidney, B.C.
Canada

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My USA built 1922 T touring car is coming up to 100 years soon. Does anyone have the list of engine serial numbers and can give me the date of my T's 100th birthday? I had it a long time ago and think it was sometime in May, 1922? The engine serial number is: 6040989 Thanks in advance, Regards, Stev...

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Thanks for the reply Tim.
This set up allows the user to reverse waterflow through the water passages to remove scale etc.
I put it together in about 30 minutes using some materials on hand, without much effort.
I welcome any suggestions etc. from members.

Here is a pic of the set up.

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Yes, my 1922 T touring is coming up to its 100th birthday in May!

Regards,

Steve Boothroyd

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I created a quick flushing setup using some clothes washer hoses, split shutoffs, and hose clamps.
It was amazing how much rust etc. was discharged from the hose.

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I have noticed that often when I signal for a right turn, many young people start waving at me.

Regards,
Steve Boothroyd

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Thanks everyone for your comments.
Good food for thought.

Best regards,

Steve Boothroyd
Sidney, B.C.
Canada

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My 1922 touring is very original and has a black carpet for the rear floorboard. It is worn and has some holes that appear to be from many years of wear from rear passengers. Did the T's of this era come with a rear carpet, or would this be an after market product? Best regards, Steve Boothroyd Sidn...

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I am going to be adding a turn signal switch to my 1922 Touring and would like feedback on what members think is the best available.
I don't want to go cheap, as safety rules.
Thanks for your time and consideration.

Steve Boothroyd
Sidney, B.C. Canada

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After I wrapped the bows, I sprayed a fine mist of water on them, then used my wife's hairdryer to dry them off; in the process, most wrinkles disappear.

Regards,

Steve Boothroyd

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I found a Steward Speedometer Model 26 all brass with the original brass dash bracket.
Looks to be in good overall condition.
It has the drum numbers in the rectangular openings.
Any idea of what this is worth, and what to look for as far as condition etc.?

Regards,

Steve

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Thanks everyone for the information.
I do perform most of the suggested tips, however I do not have the T on blocks.
Thanks again, a great bunch of members with great tips.

Regards,

Steve Boothroyd

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My '22 touring has been in storage for a few years and I have been cleaning her up and noticed that one of the Firestone tires is showing a small crack running from rim to tread on side of tire. Is this normal, and is this something to be worried about? I have had the tires for about 7 years and the...

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I have a mostly original 1922 touring with starter and therefore it does not have oil cowl lamps. However for safety reasons, I wish to install oil lamps (which I got from Mark Osterman) and electrify them for turn signals. I am looking for the cowl light brackets for side cowl lamps. My windshield ...

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I have an early 1919 CLUM pin type ignition switch that I am working on. It has the cast switch lever and the back plate which is made of composite layers of cardboard is separating and has burn marks at some of the terminals. The back plate has the following stamped: 10072 CLUM MILWALKEE PAT APPL F...

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