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I’d like it. Private message sent to you.

I don’t think you told us. What happened to the phone in the end? My phone was totaled. It had been run over by more than one semi-truck. I was able to have the screen replaced, then I could back up all the pictures. But the camera didn't work. I took it back and they ended up replacing my entire p...

As they say, it is better late than never. So here is our trip recap to the 2024 Old Car Festival! I drove my 1923 Model T, and a buddy drove his 1930 Model A from Cincinnati to Dearborn on back roads. This was our first time participating in the amazing weekend event with out cars there, and I can ...

Steve,
Do you sleep in your car like that?

Steve Jelf wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 02, 2024 10:02 pm

What are the best places to stay for OCF if showing a car?

Depends on how you travel. I often stay in a parking lot or a secluded spot near the road.

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What are the best places to stay for OCF if showing a car?

Exactly, I had looked at doing that for Cincinnati to Dearborn, and it puts you on a bike trail for a large portion of the time. I can go through and pull the route back to a "car road"... that will just take some time. Avoiding highways using Google (no research or adjusting ) - 279ish miles Avoidi...

I was just accepted today!!!

I plan on driving my T from Cincinnati up to Dearborn!

I couldn’t get the above link to open, but was able to find it easily by searching on YouTube directly. https://youtu.be/p_RrG9rDaGI?si=LKm1KvkfB7FIUIZM Coming from Michigan, we stayed at the meeting hotel in Miamisbutg Thursday evening. Trailering down to Shandon early Friday morning in the still-...

That was a great video, Jarrod; thanks for creating and sharing it. Your Hazel is a great looking car. Even though it's Feb. 2, I want to offer New Years thanks to all of the MTFCA video content creators. Donnie's camping videos, Scott's covid drives in his coupe and all the other camera operators ...

For those of you who weren't aware, MTFCI hosted a Polar Bear Tour on January 19-21, 2024 in conjunction with their membership meet in Dayton Ohio. The tour was hosted by BJ and Casey Miller of https://ronsmachineshop.com/Home.html and the NOKEN T's club. Well as a member of the NOKEN T's, my wife a...

Would anyone be able to post some nice pictures to show me how side curtains attach to a Touring car from 1923-1925? I'm pretty new to the hobby and haven't been around them enough to see them in person.

Hey Art! Thank you, Hazel sure does present well with the wreath on the spare tire. I tried to drive her as much as I could, even to work on several Fridays. I'm holding out hope that you find the snow chains eventually! We haven't had snow yet, but they are forecasting it for this weekend. We'll se...

My wife and I delivered Christmas cookies to our friends and family when it was 28 degrees out, top down and bundled up! Helen, our Model A, received her front Christmas wreath. Hazel, our Model T, received her spare tire Christmas wreath. The weather here in Cincinnati has been snow free so far. 2,...

Writing from the 24th floor, overlooking Lake Michigan in Chicago, my typing on a strange computer is none too spry. I will struggle to report that I am getting along well enough for an old man whose heroes are all obsolete. More later after I learn more. SJ Steve! I'm so happy to hear from you and...

Thank you sir! Yes, our bridge was the "first try" bridge before he went on to build the Brooklyn Bridge.

Steve Jelf wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:05 am
Well done!
For those who don't recall John (Johann) Roebling, he was famous for building the Brooklyn Bridge.

Thank you sir!

Scott_Conger wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 12, 2023 9:47 am
Wonderful Stuff!

Hello everyone, This past month was the one I was waiting for since I bought the Model T almost 2 years ago. On May 2, 1923 the engine in our car was 1 of 6,515 units that were produced at the Highland Park plant! In honor of her birthday, the entire month of May was a celebration of my car. She was...

It's a long shot but I'll ask, running board gas/water/oil can set with bracket?

Dave, I bought this rack last year and it works perfectly for both my Model A and Model T: https://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Racks-SR1-Spare-2-Bike/dp/B000QJDFMK?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1 I bought two shorter bolts ($4 from the hardware store) than what came with the rack, that allowed the rear supp...

We actually have a short 11 second video doing just that!
It was taken in portrait and not in landscape layout though.

tom_strickling wrote: ↑
Sat Apr 15, 2023 8:18 am
Loved the video, but you are supposed to honk the car horn several times while in a tunnel!

Hello everyone! My wife and I took our 1923 Model T, Hazel, on her first camping trip last weekend. This was the first of many trips, but I wanted to share it with everyone. The trip ended up being 297 miles over two days, from Cincinnati Ohio to Red River Gorge Kentucky. Check it out and let me kno...

Thanks for posting it over here! I was too excited when I found it and only posted it on the Facebook page

DHort wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:59 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbowovVdYyE

Thank you to Jarrod Williams for this video. I have not seen it before.

Thank you Steve. That means a lot coming from you. Your help was instrumental in helping me understand the Model T world, and the differences between years. I have had my Model T for one solid year (June of 2022). [/size] I remember how careful you were in finding and buying it. That sure paid off. ...

I have had my Model A for going on 7 years. It is completely stock (6v generator, no overdrive, no turn signals, no seat belts, no thermostat). I drive it to work everyday that there is not salt on the roads in the winter. I drive on backroads only so no interstate driving. I have put 5,000 miles a ...

I agree the pin position technic works great. I almost always prime the engine with 4 pulls, and then she always starts right up. I use the the horizontal pin position also, ever since John Regan taught me that way back in 2013. Works great. My '13 will almost always stsrt cold on 1st or 2nd yank af...

Thank you! Yes this tool is not "needed", which is why I said I splurged and I was curious on how it worked. And I think we can all agree that over complicating a Model T is possible, but this was a fun experiment, and I was willing to spend the money to try it, Excellent presentation and explanatio...

Even though Steve Jelf created some great directions on setting your Model T timing over at https://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG97.html , I thought I would splurge on the Timing Indicator with LED kit that the vendors supply. It is supposed to make it easy to find the 15 degrees ATDC. Video Review Link: h...

Thank you! While I can't take credit for the install, I can certainly agree that picking Classitque Upholstery for the kit and Steve Stutzman as the installer was a great choice! You did a pretty nice job on your car. When you take your time, and pay attention to the details, it really shows. So man...

Rich, You and your wife are bolder than I am haha. I had confidence in trying it, but I knew if I messed something up I would stare at it for the rest of my life. That's just how I am. So I was happy to find someone with experience that could do the install for me. You two are making some great prog...

Hello Everyone, I thought you would like to see how my new top and interior look installed! Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cg1kbdiznY&t=34s I bought the full kit from Mike at Classtique Upholstery - https://www.classtiqueupholstery.com/ Knowing my own limits, and also knowing that if I...

Jerry VanOoteghem wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 29, 2022 8:23 am
These are beautiful videos! Just watched "Work #3". I enjoyed the music, "Button Up Your Overcoat", as much as the T content! Good job!

Thank you!
I tried to switch up the background music in each video for something different.

Hello everyone, My name is Jarrod and I am 41 years old. We live in Cincinnati Ohio and over the last year and a half my wife and I have gone down the adventurous road of buying our first Model T. I had and continue to use this forum religiously for questions, general knowledge, and inspiration. So ...

Jarrod...as I recall, when Elizabeth came to my house to install my upholstery, she required the top be entirely off the car. Seems the back panels overlap rhe sest material at the wood on top of the seat. Tim, Where do you live that Elizabeth came to your house? I assume you mean Elizabeth of http...

I bought a upholstery kit from Classtique and installed it in my 21 T Touring myself. The instructions were pretty though on what you should. The seat upholstery is already pleated and to me that’s the hard part to do. I bought new springs from Snyder’s and all went well. I haven’t done the top yet...

I'll be going through Classtique Upholstery and pulling the trigger on a full new interior for my 23' Touring car in the near future. I was curious if anyone has any recommended upholstery shops in or near my area that I can trust to do a great job? I don't mind traveling, but if something was withi...

I have a 1923 Touring car with electric start.
What secures the wiring loom to the car as it runs to the headlights on each side?
I bought 4 of these 5033HS clips that are called hood shelf mounted wire clips.
Do I use two on each side?

Dan, Thank you so much! I am at work and couldn't access the encyclopedia. That really helps. Next question to the group, after the box is sand blasted and painted... what is a good way to bend over the latch tabs? Yes, the tab fastened type latches, supplied by Corbin were nickel plated at least in...

Hello everyone, I have a May 1923 Touring car with short radiator and metal firewall. I have the coil box apart for a rebuild and I wanted to make sure the side latches really should be nickel? The judging standards show no mention of it, and the ones that I just took off are painted black. From the...

Is there a larger print version of the black bible (Model T Ford Service Manual) available?
I'm 40 and also have the Les Andrews books for my Model A, and struggle reading and learning from the black bible.

Would it be better to buy new front and rear hubs to make sure everything will last a long time. I'm 40 and want this all to last another 30 years

Has anyone had any experience with these companies?
Option 1: MEL'S Leather and Horsehair in Jeromesville OH?

Option 2: http://www.woodwheels.com/home.html

Option 3: Stutzman in Baltic OH
Seems like this is the go to. But the sandblasting of the metal felloes and hubs needs to be done beforehand.

Hello Everyone, I am in the process of learning and budgeting for a complete wheel/tire rebuild for my new to me 23' Touring. I removed the old cracked tires yesterday and the attached pictures are of course what I am starting with. This will be a good driver and I am planning on spending the money ...

WOAH, Woah, woah!!!! That's my car "Gracie" pictured above and although I'm flattered you think she's righteous, (I do too) she's not for sale and certainly not for $10k. Unfortunately while driving it in October she joined the "Two Piece Crank Shaft" club. Luckily, I was going slow enough no resid...

I'm still on the hunt for a low radiator 1923 Touring with electric start, fully restored.
These are proving hard to find haha.

Yep, I expect a restored engine to have the magneto restored as well. It just makes sense while you have it out and are there.
But it is something on my list to ask potential finds.

This forum and posts have really helped me! I can not thank everyone enough that has given input, especially Steve Jelf. I am getting some great mentoring! I am still on the look out for a 23' Touring that has been restored (body wood, engine, trans, rear end, front end). But now I know a lot of wha...

Are there any obvious things to look for to make sure it is in fact a 1923? [/size] You bet. The serial number (stamped above the water inlet) will tell the engine assembly date. Of course engine swaps are common, so you have to look at other things too. 1923 was the last year for some features and...

I agree with all the advice so far. I gather you have studied the years enough to know you want a 1923. If you're not thoroughly familiar with that year's distinguishing features, study some more. It's very common for these cars to be titled and registered with the wrong model year. That's usually ...

There are more than a few Model T’s around that have been restored or at least have had time and money spent on them and for whatever reason the owner wants to sell it. They spend around $15-17,000 for the restoration and find out they can’t get what they want for it. These are the cars you can fin...

All the ideas expressed above are good ones, but many of them can be fixed with a little money and do it yourself work. The most important thing to be sure the body is in good condition. The body is an expensive part to restore. In all the cars built before 1926, and even the 26-27 sedans the body ...

big2bird wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:54 am
I agree with Norm.
Gracie.jpg
This is a great looking car. I would buy it for $10K without hesitation. The heavy lifting is done.

Big2bird,
Are you saying that car is for sale?
I agree it looks gorgeous and would be interested if for sale.

Hello Everyone, I am 39 years old and starting the slow process of looking for a Model T. I currently have a great 1931 Model A Town sedan that I almost daily drive to work. She is completely stock and I love it. I have been hitting 5,000 miles a year for the past 4 years. I have narrowed my search ...

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