We are looking for comments on would you or would you not attend the Phoenix pre-war car and parts swap meet in October of this year, as attendee or vendor.
It all depends on your responses and on us getting our act together.
Would appreciate your response.
Thank you.
Frank
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- Thu Jan 21, 2021 4:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Bakersfield 2021
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2188
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Bakersfield 2021
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2188
Re:
Our club has brought up the idea of putting together a model T swap meet in the Phoenix Arizona area. This would only take place if all the rest of the venues either lost their lease or interest in continuing or for whatever reason would not or can not hold the traditional swap meets to meet the nee...
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 8:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Advice for towing '22 Center Door long distance
- Replies: 21
- Views: 710
Re: Advice for towing '22 Center Door long distance
I towed my 18 centerdoor a little over 400 miles in 2014 when I moved. I put it on the trailer nose first but after the first rest stop I turned it around, facing backwards, since the floorboards flew up and created a huge pressure inside the cab. Make sure your hood is secured well but if not just ...
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done with your T in January?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3084
Re: What have you done with your T in January?
Hank, I was always told that the exhaust pipes have to be equal length from the exhaust manifold to the muffler when fabricating a duel exhaust system. I may be wrong, I usually am, but opposing comments welcome, or explanations to prove me wrong. Frank
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 8:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Pick your choice
- Replies: 13
- Views: 760
Re: Pick your choice
If you are giving away any of them, I will not refuse, I will make room in my garage even if I have keep my wife’s car in the driveway. Lol Frank
- Thu Dec 31, 2020 8:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: New Years Candy.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 526
Re: New Years Candy.
Looks like a little rough on the old teeth but love the enginuity and enthusiasm. Frank
- Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Electric Model T Conversion
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1096
Re: Electric Model T Conversion
I think I saw Tesla motors on eBay that are ready to install, in a T. As John stated, the rear axle may get too much torque so you would have to put a gavernor on it. Can you imagine, a T coming off the line at a red light and going 60 mph within 5 seconds? Insanely dangerous, but it sounds like a n...
- Sat Dec 26, 2020 8:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Home page not working?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 314
Re: Home page not working?
Lately every time I open the website the page always opens in the discussion page but it never signs me in automatically, even though I check remember me. ??????
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 3:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Merry Christmas..
- Replies: 8
- Views: 557
Re: Merry Christmas..
My wife and I would also like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and hopefully a much deserved and improved new year from this one.
As Joseph Galamb would have wished everyone at the time,
“Kellemes Karácsonyi Ünnepeket és boldog új évet kivanok mindenkinek.”
Frank
As Joseph Galamb would have wished everyone at the time,
“Kellemes Karácsonyi Ünnepeket és boldog új évet kivanok mindenkinek.”
Frank
- Sun Dec 20, 2020 11:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Too busy
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1102
Re: Too busy
It is not April 1st but good thread. Lol. Frank
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 2:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What choke setup you have for a Holly G from inside the cab.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 541
Re: What choke setup you have for a Holly G from inside the cab.
Got it Steve, the project is out of commission as you suggested and resume in January. Frank
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 2:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: STUCK!!!!!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1138
Re: STUCK!!!!!
If you are going to hammer on the puller, put some wood under the spider as close as possible to the center so you won’t break the steering wheel rim. That would make it all garbage and you would have to buy a new steering wheel and shaft. That would be one solution to your problem, new everything. ...
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 5:36 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 30x3.5 non demountable rim needed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 321
Re: 30x3.5 non demountable rim needed
I think the 30x3-1/2 is 22-1/2 in and the 30x3 is 23-1/2 or maybe I have it backwards. Check what you need and it might be easier for get one. Frank
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 8:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: roughest car you have ever restored?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1201
Re: roughest car you have ever restored?
I bought a 19 Star when I was 16 that someone had totally taken apart and then the garage burned down. After I got it home my mom made the seller, George, come and take it back while I was at school. George did put it together and turned out to be beautiful a year or so later. George was a Buick man...
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:26 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: looking for complete rebuilt 6v starter w/ drive
- Replies: 2
- Views: 219
Re: looking for complete rebuilt 6v starter w/ drive
Call Hank Lee in Tennessee.
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What choke setup you have for a Holly G from inside the cab.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 541
Re: What choke setup you have for a Holly G from inside the cab.
Thank you everyone for all the help. I just got my Holly g back from Russ Potter a few days ago and had I known I was going to have a problem with the choke I would have told him to put the two lever piece on the all brass carburator. I talked to Russ and he told me to send it back and he will chang...
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What choke setup you have for a Holly G from inside the cab.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 541
What choke setup you have for a Holly G from inside the cab.
I put a starter on my 12 and it has a Holly G carburator, but with the cold weather I cannot start it unless i choke it by hand on the carburator from the outside. What setup do you have so I can choke it from the drivers seat instead from the front of the radiator or from the carburator. I’m sure o...
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 2:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Dealer and other
- Replies: 4
- Views: 536
Re: Dealer and other
That first picture is more desirable than a well stocked candy store. Love the pictures. It is interesting that they called the mechanics shop a livery. Was it called from gone by days of the horse stables? I know, it is dangerous for me to think. Frank
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1915 Center Door, pulling the engine
- Replies: 11
- Views: 562
Re: 1915 Center Door, pulling the engine
Steve, that is a fantastic body lifter that you made. It may not be a bad idea to put a rag or something on the wood firewall before lifting to keep that 100 year old wood from shattering. I always removed the firewall on my 18 when I removed the motor but I was not concerned with damaging paint of ...
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Oil funnel twisting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 473
Re: Oil funnel twisting
Put a washer under the nut and the nut will turn with the washer only, a little grease like Steve said will help with it as well. Frank
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 8:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Engine installation in a TT truck
- Replies: 10
- Views: 617
Re: Engine installation in a TT truck
Jeff, you post that your TT is original, I am not doubting it just I have never seen springs like on the radiator to secure the pan ears before. I like that idea since you tipically only finger tighten those nuts and bolts on the pan ears. Appearantly the TT frame moves more than a regular T would o...
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2905
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
I am just now almost finished with a bitsa touring with parts left over from previous builds and parts bought from friends on the website or t-bay. The most frustrating at times is that you finally see a part you have been looking for, at a good price, but no one is bidding on it or buying it, inclu...
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 8:41 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Lenses and font for Jno Brown Model 78/85
- Replies: 2
- Views: 241
Re: WTB Lenses and font for Jno Brown Model 78/85
Lang’s sells the red electric tail light lens, 3 inch diameter, item number 6484BRX.
Maybe that would work for you. Frank
Maybe that would work for you. Frank
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 8:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Non-Starter vs Starter Equipped Coil Box
- Replies: 17
- Views: 651
Re: Non-Starter vs Starter Equipped Coil Box
Someone just post a diagram of each situation, non starter versus starter coil box wireing.
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Have to frequently adjust Ooogah horn to make it work.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 512
Re: Have to frequently adjust Ooogah horn to make it work.
Clean to bare metal on each side of the head bolt and the bracket to get really good ground. Or install a second ground wire. Just a thought. Frank
- Mon Nov 23, 2020 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Turn signals
- Replies: 19
- Views: 923
Re: Turn signals
I went through the whole wireing thing three times, wire, tear out, rewire, tear out, with all the experts instructions and suggestions as to how to do it but it did not work properly no matter what I did. Then I called a friend of mine that told me that every LED bulb has to have it’s own resister ...
- Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Any info on the very first Model T?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 866
Re: Any info on the very first Model T?
I know I may be silly, but, the hoodformer on #1 in the picture above, seems like it may have been unpainted brass, or is it just the lighting. The brass radiator in front and the brass hoodformer in behind the hood would look beautiful.
- Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:56 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SOME T STUFF FOR SALE--CENTRAL N.H.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 828
Re: SOME T STUFF FOR SALE--CENTRAL N.H.
Why is everything I would like to have always on the opposite side of the continent. Just a frustrating thought. Frank
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 6:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What name have you given your T
- Replies: 59
- Views: 1631
Re: What name have you given your T
My 18 centerdoor was Sarika which is Sarah in English. Unfortunately I sold her. My second car, the 12 towncar is Mari which is Mary in English and the 14 touring is Bozsi with two dots over the letter o, which is slang for Elizabeth. My wife is naming my cars, that way there is a little more peace ...
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 1:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How to install modern needle replacement in NH Carb
- Replies: 5
- Views: 503
Re: How to install modern needle replacement in NH Carb
I would highly recommend you talk to Russ Potter for guidance. He is installing two of those float valves on my two holly G carburators. As he advertises he is the King/prime authority on model T carburators. He has done great job on carburators for me in the past. Frank
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Gland rings
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1192
Re: Gland rings
I fully agree with the method of installation, and that is the way I have always done it. But, I have always wondered while putting on the rings which side is in and which side is out. The rings have a slight opening with a asbestos type of material inside. The opening is not in the middle but on on...
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 8:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: An addition to John Warren's Early Wishbone post
- Replies: 6
- Views: 480
Re: An addition to John Warren's Early Wishbone post
Great story Bryan. Was this where the talents for the model T began and through the years/generations refined to a point where you earned the prestigious Rosenthal award?
Frank
Frank
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 2:37 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB. Aluminum intake manifold.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 246
WTB. Aluminum intake manifold.
Would like to buy an aluminum intake manifold. Can be a regular or dog legged, but with Ford script. Frank. Eight one 8 two five 4679seven. Thank you.
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 8:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Burlap sack seats?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1045
Re: Burlap sack seats?
What about those white sacks that they sell for construction trash clean up or premeasured gravel and sand at the material yards? It is advertised to hold a lot of weight, tear resistant, but some sort of plastic. Would it depend on what is under it? I am right now trying to decide for myself on exa...
- Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:34 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: When is a good time to sell a T.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 864
When is a good time to sell a T.
I have been contemplating on selling my model T but would I get interested buyers and good money now or should I wait till this virus passes or just till March or April of next year? What do you think? A friend of mine told me to put it up for sale and some lucky mans wife will buy it for him for Ch...
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 11:32 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Enclosed car trailer
- Replies: 5
- Views: 860
Re: Enclosed car trailer
20 foot long
- Fri Oct 30, 2020 9:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Disc brakes on the rear
- Replies: 10
- Views: 899
Re: Disc brakes on the rear
Yes, Tony, you are right. I meant non demountables but appearantly had my head somewhere else,but I corrected it. The only other thing with the disc brakes that frustrated me was the end play of the rear axle was too great and the discs kept draining the fluid every time I went around the corner. I ...
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 10:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Disc brakes on the rear
- Replies: 10
- Views: 899
Re: Disc brakes on the rear
If you have nondemountable wheels it is a pain if you have a flat or need to remove the wheel for any reason. The unit on the axle has to be removed every time and reset and shimmed when you reinstall the wheel. With the demountable wheels it is not a problem since the hub and spokes stay on the car...
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Advice Needed to Install Trans Cover
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1238
Re: Advice Needed to Install Trans Cover
Make sure to pack the hogshead with rags so in case you drop one of the washers or nuts they will not end up in the bottom of the pan. After all is well and done, make sure to remove all the rags and put the cover back on before you still have a chance to drop something into the transmission. It is ...
- Wed Oct 14, 2020 4:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Traffic Light Finders
- Replies: 9
- Views: 611
Re: Traffic Light Finders
The worst is the traffic lights right above you as you stop, not on the opposite side of the intersection. That is how they all are in Eastern Europe. Work around it. My $.02. Frank
- Wed Oct 14, 2020 4:08 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Accessory gas pedals. Sold
- Replies: 8
- Views: 694
Re: Accessory gas pedals
Mike, did you post that picture with that unusual radiator in the background to tickle everyone’s curiosity? Lol, Frank
- Wed Oct 14, 2020 4:04 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: I would really like to find this...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1034
Re: I would really like to find this...
Call Russ Furstnow in Flagstaff Arizona, he is the speedometer guru. Let me know if you need his number. I won’t post it for everyone to see cause he may not be very happy with me. Frank
- Tue Oct 13, 2020 8:14 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Need Old looking junk 30” wood spokes to make a clock.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 220
Need Old looking junk 30” wood spokes to make a clock.
I am making a model T 30” wheel clock and need some old wood spokes that you are ready to throw away. Just enough for one wheel. Will pay shipping. Saw this done on a YouTube video and I want to build one also. Let me know what you have. Thank you. Frank
Eight one eight 254- six seven 97
Eight one eight 254- six seven 97
- Sun Oct 11, 2020 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What is the difference between wood and metal firewall for a 21
- Replies: 13
- Views: 702
Re: What is the difference between wood and metal firewall for a 21
Thank you guys! Yes I do have a starter on the motor. The frame and runningear is a 14 with a ruckstell and disc brakes and for several years I could not find a 14 body so I bought a 21 touring body to put on but I wanted a brass car and had all the brass lights brass radiator and hood and hoodforme...
- Sun Oct 11, 2020 11:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What is the difference between wood and metal firewall for a 21
- Replies: 13
- Views: 702
What is the difference between wood and metal firewall for a 21
I had to pull the motor for repair on my 21 touring and kind of messed up the wood firewall. It is a 21 body with a 15 style hood former and a wood firewall and a brass radiator. Could I trade out the wood firewall for a metal one and do I need to use a different firewall bracket that holds everythi...
- Sat Oct 03, 2020 11:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How do I change worn out clutch pedal cam.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 520
Re: How do I change worn out clutch pedal cam.
Sorry for the confusion. I meant to say the clutch pedal cam. In a hurry and wife yelling she is in the car ready to go. Thank you Bryan for bringing it to my attention, especially while I was already a 125 miles from home and driving on the freeway in Phoenix. All the replies seemed correct, thank ...
- Sat Oct 03, 2020 11:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How do I change worn out clutch pedal cam.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 520
How do I change worn out clutch pedal cam.
My clutch pedal cam is worn way too much and I need to change it. It is a cast iron hogshead with starter. The 21 touring body just doesn’t have any room to work in and I don’t do well standing on my head. I was told I will sweat blood and throw out my back guaranteed if I will pull the hogshead in ...
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 10:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: shorten steering shaft
- Replies: 10
- Views: 451
Re: shorten steering shaft
When I shortened a steering shaft for a special build, I cut the shaft between the firewall and the steering wheel where it will be hidden in the steering tube when finished. Be sure to sharpen both ends of the cut to be welded like a pencil so the welder can fill it in and grind it smooth afterward...
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 11:43 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Data and meter plates for Fords.
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2182
Re: Data and meter plates for Fords.
I will take a 12 plate, where do I send a check. Frank
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 9:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: getting the pumpkins 2020
- Replies: 3
- Views: 418
Re: getting the pumpkins 2020
I really like the beautiful shade of blue on the body with the black fenders. The pumpkins are nice too. Frank
- Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:44 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Rear wheel pullers sold
- Replies: 1
- Views: 369
Re: Rear wheel pullers
Mike, sent you an email. I will take it. I need a hot air pipe also for a 17. Frank . 8one eight 254six seven 97
- Sun Sep 13, 2020 12:18 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: 1912 PIE WAGON $12,000. Relisted on CL and facebook
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2533
Re: 1912 PIE WAGON $12,000.
The ad said it has a two speed warford not a ruckstell. Is there such a thing as a two speed warford? If it has a clamshell rear axle it may be worth fixing up but who knows what condition that axle may be in. Looks like there is a starter and smooth pedals along with a cutout switch on the floor. N...
- Sun Sep 13, 2020 9:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What’s Your T Tip?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1842
Re: What’s Your T Tip?
Be ready to answer inquisitive questions at any time. What color black car are you driving, are you the original owner, can you put unleaded gas in it, how fast will it go, and or stop, where do you go to have it serviced, how often do you have to wind her up? These are just a few, be ready for more...
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 12:51 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: 1919 Model T Roadster
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1381
Re: 1919 Model T Roadster
Sorry to see that you are selling the T, I guess you like to drive the A better. Missed you at the meetings. Frank
- Fri Sep 11, 2020 4:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What is a Rip Van Winkle car?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1006
What is a Rip Van Winkle car?
I know I am asking a stupid question, but..... I have heard the term for the last twenty five years, but, heard so many versions that I am no longer sure. Clarification, or your version greatly appreciated. Frank
- Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Craig Beek contact
- Replies: 6
- Views: 691
Re: Craig Beek contact
The last time I spoke to him he had cars spread out between different museums all over the east coast. He may have brought home the flock since then. Frank
- Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: MODEL T REPAIR BOOMING
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1455
Re: MODEL T REPAIR BOOMING
Right there with you Henry. Love to hear the positive note on the future of our affliction. So many dreamers are talking about not having private cars and only robot driven cars in the not too near future that somehow does not compute in my head. Just my thought on the subject. Frank
- Fri Sep 04, 2020 2:02 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Looking for ‘25 Ignition switch (parts or whole panel)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 428
Re: Looking for ‘25 Ignition switch (parts or whole panel)
Thank you John Zibell for Mr. Ben Martins information. I have been looking for someone to repair my ignition switch for a long time. Spoke to Mr. Martin, super nice gentleman. His father was from my neck of the woods and we had a wonderful long conversation. Brett, if you need a new key and tumbler ...
- Fri Sep 04, 2020 9:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What a useful wrench
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3338
Re: What a useful wrench
Steve, love your sense of humor. The momma feeding the baby wrenches. Priceless. At first glance at the momma I saw the word COVID on her neck, but after enlarging the picture I saw I was wrong. It would have been even more appropriate for the times. Thank you for the laugh. Frank.
- Mon Aug 31, 2020 10:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What is procedure for Stutzman?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 2962
Re: What is procedure for Stutzman?
I have had a set of wheels respoked with teardrop configuration many years ago and they are still beautiful today. After looking at all the pictures of the shop I would hesitate to think that after so many decades of making wheels and spokes they would make such a foolish mistake as to leave out a s...
- Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: FJ - Nothing To See Here - Move Along Now
- Replies: 78
- Views: 9979
Re: FJ - Nothing To See Here - Move Along Now
I always get a kick out of the boat with the skeleton with the huge chain and anchor in the middle of the desert whenever I drive by to pick up parts from L.A. There is a gentleman near there with a beautiful collection of antique cars along with several V12 Cadillac’s and other antique cars in his ...
- Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What is procedure for Stutzman?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 2962
Re: What is procedure for Stutzman?
You can take 1/2 “ inch copper plumbing pipe, flare one end to where you like it, fit Into the stem hole to see where it needs to be cut, cut and put back into the stem hole and flare the inside by placing the flaring tool across the fellow. In other words the flaring tool is touching both ends of t...
- Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: adding choke rod inside of body 1917 touring with starter
- Replies: 12
- Views: 712
Re: adding choke rod inside of body 1917 touring with starter
Peter, can you post a picture of what the choke rod assembly you created looks like on the motor side of the firewall, please. Frank
- Tue Aug 11, 2020 12:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How many cars in a T built from parts?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1365
Re: How many cars in a T built from parts?
I am in the finishing stages on a 14 with similar findings. 15 frame, 17 motor with 14 serial number, ruxstell, disc brakes, touring body of a 21 since that was all I could find after several years of looking, 27 split rims, parts from roughly 25 different people on this website from carburator to f...
- Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:42 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: 1915 Town Car
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6419
Re: 1915 Town Car
Come on people, the comments and interests have come to a halt on this beautiful rare automobile. It would look beautiful in your garage and or with you driving it. I have no connection to the seller, just love the car but no money. Frank
- Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: replacing touring top
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1401
Re: replacing touring top
I helped my friend replace the top on his 25 touring. He watched the tutorial several times and it turned out nice. He is a machinist and knew nothing of upholstery but made key notes to follow as we went along. I am going to be putting on a top on my 21 touring this winter also cause it only has th...
- Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:04 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: 1915 Town Car
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6419
Re: 1915 Town Car
What year and model T’s does he want to trade for a towncar?
- Fri Jul 17, 2020 2:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Rare TT Truck factory body?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2236
Re: Rare TT Truck factory body?
I may be wrong, but, Mark Chaffins was selling a T with that exact body a few months ago.
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model A motor into a T?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3775
Re: Model A motor into a T?
Sounds like a lot of fantastic advice from folks that have actually done it. Thank you. Now Dennis wants to do the whole nine yards but he wants to keep the wood wheels. How can he accomplish putting back the wood spoke wheels onto the model A front and rear axles.? He doesn’t want to fool anyone bu...
- Fri Jul 10, 2020 9:17 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Free Step bars for Toyota tundra
- Replies: 1
- Views: 615
Re: Free Step bars for Toyota tundra
It is free, just pick it up or pay for shipping.
- Fri Jul 10, 2020 2:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model A motor into a T?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3775
Model A motor into a T?
My friend wants to replace a worn out T motor with a model A motor in his 25 pickup. Any suggestions and advice on the exchange and things to watch out for. Would appreciate any and all advice, pro or con. Frank
- Wed Jul 08, 2020 12:23 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Covered Oiler
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1387
Re: Covered Oiler
Sunny, sent you a P.M. can you let me know if you got it or not. Frank
- Tue Jul 07, 2020 3:11 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Free Step bars for Toyota tundra
- Replies: 1
- Views: 615
Free Step bars for Toyota tundra
I have a used set, right and left side, Aries brand Stainless steel step bars or nerf bars for a newer Toyota Tundra. It is in a box with the brackets and bolts that I took off from my 2015 truck. I did not clean them, but noticed I dented one on the bottom side which does not show when installed. O...
- Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: My quest to find model T owners in Hungary, Europe
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1496
Re: My quest to find model T owners in Hungary, Europe
Well, after grinding down my fingers to the bone on the keyboard with all the letters I wrote all over Europe, I finally made contact with the model T club president in Hungary. In my quest I also made contact with several wonderful people in Europe, such as the president of the model T club in Aust...
- Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How do you Downshift?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1208
Re: How do you Downshift?
Don’t forget, the model T transmission is either in gear or not. It is not a slide transmission like on the modern cars. The pedal has to be either all the way out or all the way in. If you have the pedal partially down and act like with modern sincro transmissions too much you could do damage. It i...
- Sun Jun 28, 2020 12:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Where do you get the prices?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1787
Re: Where do you get the prices?
I have had antique cars since I bought my 19 Star touring when I was 16. Been to many antique car swap meets like Bakersfield and Anaheim and many more over the years and even was a seller in my twenties and thirties. I am appearantly are not too smart since I could never catch on. I saw prices all ...
- Sat Jun 27, 2020 5:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Where do you get the prices?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1787
Where do you get the prices?
I see a lot of new and mostly used model T parts for sale, but, where do you get the prices? I look on the forum and don’t even get me t bay prices, can never figure out what some of these people are thinking. You may have a part with a price and right after that someone posts the same part for eith...
- Sat Jun 27, 2020 9:14 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 1910 Model T Touring
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2193
Re: 1910 Model T Touring
I would love to have that beauty, especially since I was a day old that day in July, but a few years later. Too bad I don’t have space in the garage. Best of luck on the sale.
- Sat Jun 27, 2020 9:02 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: NOS headlamp wire bushings
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1324
Re: NOS headlamp wire bushings
I would like to have a pair. Frank
- Fri Jun 26, 2020 3:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What are these?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 877
Re: What are these?
Parts to a front end/axle alignment tool. Maybe.
- Sat Jun 20, 2020 12:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: My quest to find model T owners in Hungary, Europe
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1496
Re: My quest to find model T owners in Hungary, Europe
Bump it up to the top.
- Thu Jun 18, 2020 4:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: My quest to find model T owners in Hungary, Europe
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1496
Re: My quest to find model T owners in Hungary, Europe
If you have read the above text, PLEASE COMMENT as to, keep trying, stupid idea, or whatever in between. I have nothing to gain personally with this adventure except maybe hoping that by the time I cannot physically care for my T it will still be worth something to other enthusiasts. Frank
- Thu Jun 18, 2020 2:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: My quest to find model T owners in Hungary, Europe
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1496
My quest to find model T owners in Hungary, Europe
I have been trying to find model T owners in Hungary for the past several years to make contact with but keep coming up with dead ends. I have written many emails, private messages and letters to model T people in Europe without any replies. I even reached out to Susan Yeager in the mtfca museum who...
- Sat Jun 13, 2020 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Finally learned how to attach a picture, I hope!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1144
Re: Finally learned how to attach a picture, I hope!
[image][/image]More pictures of the towncar. I cannot move it at this time to give side and rear views since I had hernia operation a couple days ago. No lifting or straining.
- Fri Jun 12, 2020 9:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Vibration
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1636
Re: Vibration
Bernd, I sent you a private message. I hope it did not go into your spam folder. Hope you can get your vibration problem solved. Frank Seress
- Fri Jun 12, 2020 8:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Finally learned how to attach a picture, I hope!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1144
Re: Finally learned how to attach a picture, I hope!
Thank you Hank, I am over the moon that I finally got this far but rotating the pictures is in the next lesson, if Bob has more patience to teach me further.
- Fri Jun 12, 2020 7:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Finally learned how to attach a picture, I hope!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1144
Finally learned how to attach a picture, I hope!
My friend Bob Doris has been helping me over the phone now for several days to learn how to post a picture. I am not too bright and the size of the picture and certain steps kept getting hung up and now I just might have it. Hope it works. 7C267D71-7463-42E4-BE21-B65A96657A06.jpeg Now I have to lear...
- Tue Jun 09, 2020 9:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How many of us ?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2729
Re: How many of us ?
My first car was a 19 Star in pieces when I was 16 but after getting it home and spread out in the garage, my mom got so angry at the pile of rust that she made me sell it immediately. Luckily I didn’t lose any money on it but the person that bought it put it together and I did get to ride in it. I ...
- Wed Jun 03, 2020 8:34 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: side mount spare tire carrier
- Replies: 2
- Views: 665
Re: WTB: side mount spare tire carrier
There is an ad for brass spare tire carrier for sale about 20 ads up from your ad. The position may change as new ads are posted or this site or it will go to the top as comments are added.
- Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Side Mirror Options
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1231
Re: Side Mirror Options
I have the same side mirrors attached to the windshield frame. The factory bracket was so flimsy that it was useless, so, I cut 1/8 inch brass plate to put inside of the original holder one for each side and now it is nice and sturdy. Also have an old piece of water hose under the clamp to keep from...
- Fri May 29, 2020 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Oil Cock Wrench And Gas Gauge
- Replies: 4
- Views: 900
Re: Oil Cock Wrench And Gas Gauge
Dallas, that is a fantastic idea. I keep losing my gas gauges, paint sticks. To put in a gallon at a time might be more accurate than what the vendors sell. I learned something again. Now all I have to do is remember to actually do it tomorrow. Frank
- Thu May 28, 2020 8:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1910 T
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1856
Re: 1910 T
Ray Wells does a fantastic job and makes it seem easy and fast. Unfortunately he is getting up in years and is thinking of slowing down and or retireing all together. But Ernie Romero makes the upholstery look like a million dollars car. The smell of the new beautiful leather even two years later is...
- Tue May 26, 2020 12:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Language Packs installed
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2393
Re: Language Packs installed
Chris, you are much more clever than people give you credit for. You caught on to Magyar as being Hungarian immediately. Thank you. I have been trying to contact a model T someone/anyone in Hungary for a while to meet with in October but no one is willing to reply to my emails. I even sent several e...
- Tue May 26, 2020 12:21 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Centerdoor Seat
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2608
Re: WTB Centerdoor Seat
I think I saw one on eBay a week or so ago. Good luck. Frank
- Tue May 26, 2020 8:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Language Packs installed
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2393
Re: Language Packs installed
Na mi van, a Magyarok nem számítanak bele a játékba? Feri
- Fri May 22, 2020 9:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Brass "conversion"
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2071
Re: Brass "conversion"
Thank you Susanne, you are a true patriot. My exact thoughts and beliefs for owning and enjoying my old cars. Frank
- Tue May 19, 2020 10:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What did you do with your T Model in May ?
- Replies: 79
- Views: 7885
Re: What did you do with your T Model in May ?
I have been putting together a touring with a 14 runningear and a 21 body for close to a year now. Used up most of the parts I have been gathering for a couple of years, parts from friends, eBay, parts stores, and now it’s a Johny Cash special. Been getting frustrated, so a month ago I rattle can pr...
- Mon May 18, 2020 9:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Airconditioning in Model T?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4244
Re: Airconditioning in Model T?
In the seventies there was a company that manufactured Brand new model A reproductions with all modern runningear that had everything from A/C to cruise control. A friend of mine has one in comiefornia but never uses it since he is too big height wise. I assume it had to pass certain criteria like c...
- Thu May 14, 2020 12:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 13-14 E&J generater
- Replies: 1
- Views: 325
Re: 13-14 E&J generater
Kim Dobbins is advertising a whole bunch of brass lamps for sale. Talk to him regarding as to what you need. If he cannot educate and guide you in the right direction, no one can. Frank
- Mon May 11, 2020 5:33 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: In Need of one BRASS BALE HANDLE **DISREGARD**
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1337
Re: In Need of one BRASS BALE HANDLE
Don, don’t get upset, under your personal information of cars owned it states you have a 22 centerdoor. Sorry, my mistake.Congratulations on the restore, it is a beautiful car. I wish I had not sold my 18, I loved that car. I have a brass bail handle, I wrote that also in my last thread. I bought it...