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Milwaukee - arrived on 3/22.

Royce Peterson said I am a troll. Maybe I have some Norwegian blood was my response.

This is about the 1909 race, I believe.

Does anyone know if any of the original cars survived? If not, is there a Shawmut, Acme, or
Italia in any museum?

There is also a Model T Ford Club of Facebook. It has no affiliation with the MTFCA.
It is a separate FB group run by a gentleman in Texas.

My gear is open to the world underneath the Atwater Kent housing. I just put grease on my finger and grease it from underneath. Just above that, the shaft goes in a bushing and I oil that by just putting some oil on the shaft which runs down the shaft and lubes the bushing. My old Anderson timer cam...

Do not discard the bronze coil contacts. Clean and reuse. They just dont make those anymore.

you can edit the subject line and add Model A

You could join the Milwaukee Club and we will send a crew up to help you.

Advance Auto has Autolite 3095 for $4.29
RockAuto has Champion 525 for $11.06

Almost 71. I think most active members in the club are older than me, but
we do have a few younger members.

First Brands appears to be filing for Chapter 11 and state that Autolite is one of the brands to be discarded. I called around for Autolite 3095 and no one had any in stock. I was able to order some mail order, but I am wondering what will be available after those are gone. Just Champion X or do som...

Raise the top, drain a little fluid out of the radiator - take an ice cream bucket, and start the car - drive it a little.

Looks like a Rootlieb kit to me. Speedsters are worth 7-12K for the most part. Use that as a start to determine value.

On this one, wheels add to value, as does the Ruckstel. Looks like a real nice paint job. Cannot see much else.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/ra ... d3cb&ei=27

Just thought some of you would enjoy watching this.

Looks like it was built on a platform. All you have to do is move the trunk and the gas tank back and you will fit fine. Speedsters are always a lot more fun than a coupe or touring.

Speedy Bill's Museum is still full of Model T stuff.

Craig Beek's Model T Museum in Moline, Illinois might be worth a stop. Frank Brandi could tell you more.

OF is a Stromberg Carburetor. A common replacement for a Holley.

Item 11376, $129.99

Thank you John K

That was the kind of info I was looking for.

We used it today and will let it sit a few months to test it. Too cold to drive anyway.

Does this date really mean anything for a Model T or is it only because it is used on aircraft?
Why does it expire? Looks like vaseline in a tube.
Thank you.

Dave and James

As I recall it takes 3-4 months to edit all the multiple videos into one video that will be posted here.

I believe he had 3 camera's recording at the same time.

I will be there and so will many of my friends from the Milwaukee Model T Club.

Gonna split his pants and then what?

I bet that exhaust does not do any favors to the fender or the running board.

Order inner and outer bearings, races, and seals from www.rockauto.com They usually have all the parts and they have the best prices. I am sorry I do not have all the order #'s for you. I got hacked and had to delete all my files. I just noticed you could probably walk over to RockAuto. I bet they a...

The bible (Ford Service Manual) tells you the exact sequence on removing an engine. I have always used the one eyebolt method and so has our club. There is nothing wrong with using 2 eyebolts like they show in the above picture if you think that is a better way to go. I do not think anyone used the ...

Remember the pictures above are from the '09. We are working on a 12 that appears to have the same problem. I have now been told that the axle on the 12 is a 26 axle. Experts more knowledgeable than me have determined this. We found some perches at the swap meet in McPherson and will determine what ...

Wayne This axle is from car #22 that was at the Winter Clinic.... The axle angle is exactly the same as a 1912 we are working on. Unfortunately we have not other early car to compare it to. We have removed the axle and are going to remove the perches and try a different set of perches. We do not kno...

whell2.jpg whel1.jpg I have here pictures from left and right of a 1909 front axle. As you can see there is no caster to the front axle. I have a friend who also has this problem on his 1912 Model T. Is this common on the earlier cars? Is it due to the wishbone being bent or on the upper side? Shou...

Have you looked at all of Martin's drawings yet?

I know they are on here somewhere. I just cannot find them right now.

If you remove the pan you will also have to remove the hogshead. No way around it. Might want to remove the inspection cover first and try to see something that way. Remove the oil drain and stick your little finger up there to see if you feel anything. Could also remove the inspection cover on the ...

Just a reminder. See you in Illinois

You are not going to take that thing out and get it dirty are you?

:)

Go to www.texastparts.com for wiring diagrams. They do not go as far back as a 1916, but you can look at the 1919-25 and see where most of your wires will be placed. I highly recommend a fuse and the diagram will show you where to place it.

I use to keep track of the grey circles to the left of a topic. This always let me know what was the last topic I read. I look at this forum every day and when I looked for the grey circle to see what I read last night it was way down by a topic I read on 12/27. Four days of stories are red and have...

Jerry

Does your wife only allow you one color marker at a time?

Good diagram to pull up and label. Thanks to you n Martin on that.

ATTABOY!!!

Andy

This was Christmas in July. The winter outfit would be a little warmer...........Remember, No windshield. No fenders. No problem.

Thank you Ed. Very much appreciated.

He already does. I saw him in July. Bucky let him use it.

I think someone should bring a T to the Winter Clinic and Steve starting it there will be one of the presentations.

Can you show us the picture of the hearse?

We need to remember how many children died in the days of no antibiotics or vaccines. My grandmother lost 3.

In El Paso, IL.

Mark your calendar.

Registration forms are out.

Tin----Lizzy----one one seven at yahoo dot com (ignore the dashes)

I find it easier to get AAA. Then all my cars are covered. Even though my kids do not live with us, they are still covered. Towing for up to 100 miles, and most tow drivers will ask you how to tie the car down and how slow would you like me to go. Worth the cost.

Just move this post to the classified section.

It has been done at the Speedster Reunion to get dynometer readings, so it should work for you.

Birdhaven has brake drums for sale. I just bought 2 last month.

David

The rule used to be, donations are not taxable. If you charged someone, that is taxable. Hopefully that is still the case.

Learned that from a clown who made master balloon creations for adults and children. He never charged a penny.

In Milwaukee : Participate in Memorial Day Parade, 4th of July Parade, Germanfest Parade and sometimes others to raise funds. Annual dues are $50 - $25 for costs and $25 for newsletter Gas, lunches, parts - comes out of your pocket. We also have 'Coach Houses'. Something is wrong with your car. We w...

I always get drips under the differential and below the king pins on the front axle. Maybe a couple pieces of cardboard on the innerside of the front wheels would cover those.

I have what I think is a flattened out mixed fruit can.

Has been on the car for many years.

Bernhard

I would suggest you mail 2 of your spokes to Noah or whomever you would like to make spokes for you. That way they know the exact size. You only need 4 spokes, but I suggest you ask him to make 6 in case one does not fit well and so you have a couple extra.

Steve and I do about the same thing.

Home Depot bucket with about 6 inches of kerosene. Put housing in bucket.
Attach a brush to a pole and pretend I am making butter in a butter churn.

Final rinse with some clean kerosene.

Steve has moved out of his house and into Winfield Rest Haven.

If you wish to call him or send him a card he would be most appreciative.

You can easily find Corey in the Classified section.

That spoke will never be good even if you glue it back together. Cut through it in 2 places and then just remove the pieces.

Just drove over Loveland Pass (11,990 feet) and rode around a few corners like that last week.

I thought riding a horse could be just as dangerous as riding in a T???

I am in Colorado for a wedding and my T's are holed up in the garage, so I haven't done anything. When I get home I hope to go for a ride, especially if it is snowing.

Like Steve said above. You will want to purchase the 'Bible' or Model T Service Manual. Only book you have to have. Next purchase might be Barb McNally flash drive with tons of information. Then the MTFCA manuals. I understand there is a great group of guys in Idaho with a lot of knowledge that can ...

I think he is still here, but he sold everything.

Moxie

It was 1AM when I typed it, so I guess % was on my mind. Must have been thinking of tariffs.

Mike, thank you for all that info.

Does it make the car go slower?
Does it make the car burn gas faster?
Does it make the car harder to start?
Does it affect the amount of advance you can do with the spark lever?

The world wants to know.

Flaps go on wooden wheels. Langs does not recommend them just to get another sale. They want you to enjoy your car and not deal with flats.

Should the springs be tighter like in the first picture or looser
like in the second picture, or should they be tightened all the way?

Do not know why the first pic is shown twice.

Black fenders always look good with any other color. Cream colored seats really do not go with many other colors. Stripes are always good lookin.

I would suggest a Tuba. At least everyone would hear it and be able to see your horn.

And if you have to room, store a couple quarts of oil somewhere in the car and an empty bottle that u can use to add water to the radiator, even if it is just an old coke bottle.

I would
1. Have someone check to make sure the head is flat
2. Plan on using a new copper head gasket
3. Buy new head bolts
4. Use the correct bolts on the water outlet (no need for nuts and washers)

Yes. Moved from June to August.

Thank you for the information Kenny.

Mark your calendars. Hope there is no conflict with other events.

Sorry, I never followed up with this post. All 3 bands were installed backwards with the detachable ear on the passenger side. Turns out the band that popped loose was a generic band and the other 2 were Ford. We replaced the generic band with a Ford band after removing the HH and now all bands are ...

I know this is a bit off topic, but Homecoming should be June 3-6, 2026.

Midwest Speedster Rally will be in El Paso June 17-20. That is El Paso, Illinois, not Texas.

No conflict with the National Tours.

I was hoping to go, but with the govt shutting down the museums and a cold front moving
in, it will just be too cold for night camping. Hopefully I can make it next year. I was
going to drop off 4 wheels to Stutzman to be rebuilt as well. Oh well.

Lucas For the HH we in the Milwaukee club have had great results by using RTV on one side of the felt and placing it on the block. Let it sit overnite, and then apply RTV to the top of the felt and install the HH. If you try to install the HH at the same time you place the felt with RTV, it slides a...

I am wondering if he has to heat up the rims to install them or can I paint them before I deliver them to Noah? Does he just press them on?

Alan

That was my next question. I pulled off my old plates and was going to paint them.

Does anyone know if Stutzman puts the ring in the valve stem hole or do you need to purchase it somewhere?
This is for a wood felloe.

Perhaps another style of dizzy from Bosch would work for you. Hopefully you can pull this one out and slip another one in.

Found some at Birdhaven.

Thank you Bill.

I see.

2 posts about the same thing at the same time.

I am so confused. Both are old postings..

Those Eckler seals are $11.99 on the Eckler website, but I am not sure that is what he is looking for.

Daktarirp
Are you looking to replace the seals on this housing?

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I think I saw a map somewhere that I could print and mark where some of you guys are. I am sure it would be 4-5 pages. Thank you

Is anyone still making brake drums? I need one that has 5 holes and not 6 holes. Or a blank that I could have the holes cut in. I think I got the last set from McLarens.

The vast majority of us do not know the code for Pound or Euro, and it is not on our keyboard, so we just use lb or lbs and E. If we are discussing costs I would hope anyone would know they stand for money and not weight.

Jeffrey

What did you do different that Dan is not able to do?

Flint may be abundant, but no one is willing to make flints for rifles anymore. Most of the skill is lost except for a few, so we have to ship it in from India. Same with tires. When was the last time anyone made tires in the US? The cost would be prohibitive. Labor is just too expensive over here. ...

Erik

If there are no pictures, it never happened.

Congratulations.

Quote from Blockley arrived today, 9/16/2025.

135 Pounds/tire x 2 tires = 270 Pounds

Total cost of 405 Pounds or $553. (I assume shipping is 135 Pounds)

I did not ask what the tariff would be. $120 for Dan a few days ago.

Wonder how long it will take before they turn the bids on. I highlighted a number of cars, but nothing coming through yet. What would be the normal time period, one week before the auction ends?

Thank you for the information Dan. As of today tires are L135. I sent in a quote and will respond tomorrow.
Will see if I can get a more compete answer tomorrow. Tubes were listed as L39..

I recommend COVId and Flu shots in late Sept or Early Oct. This gets you thru Christmas and January, the top season. I was given dexametasone(a steroid) and a Duoneb treatment(breathing) to help with the coughing. Sent home with a Paxlovid($350 was my copay, and now I am living on the couch. No para...

One of you that ordered some could post the cost to your location, so those of us that need knew tires could compare. i purchased 2 six months ago and i would like to see how much it has gone up

Wonder if they all turn over. Would not want to deal with a locked engine, although it is a T.

Wonder if they will have minimunes, since nothinglisted yet.

I came home with my cough and runny nose from OCF. It got worse with a fever and shortness of breath. You guessed it. Now I have an active case of COVID. If you present with one of those symptoms get yourself checked.

I do just like Jeff Humble does with a 4x4. Need to raise the rear almost 2 feet. Since you are not removing the rear axle, just leave the wheels on. Put a 2x4 under each shackle so all stays solid. Knock out the shackles. That bushing driver from Langs works great.........The old bushings should co...

Peter

Just set an alarm on your phone for 3:15. No need to keep looking at your watch. I know I saw you driving some kind of car.

Seems like it just wasn't a good year this year, but I know we all had a great time at OCF with the perfect weather.

See you next year.

Steve lives in Kansas in the south side of the state close to Oklahoma. Pulling my car on a trailer took me 7 hours at about 63mph...........From Algoma you probably want to take the Badger over to Ludington.

No Tom. I sold my shop coat. I was on the top row and I have a beard that makes me look like Santa Claus. I had on a grey flannel shirt. I did not see Peter N, Marty, Ed, Rusty, or many others that usually show up.

Steve Jelf is really missing the party and would like to know if anyone would be able to give him a ride next year.

I was there at 330 and I did not see anyone. The games were still going on. I left at 340 with the assumption it was not going to happen this year.

Besides, bleachers are hard to sit on for old people.

That is Mark in the passenger seat. First time ever riding a Model T. We went on a tour of the Ford campus across the street from The Henry Ford. He is a designer at Ford.

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