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Sold! Thanks MTFCA!

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Pending sale to Mike

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John Brown Model 16 acetylene headlights complete with mounting forks and burners. Just out of long term dry storage. Both housings are rust and dent free. Both chimneys are also dent free. One rim is near perfect and the other has soft dents that would be easily removed. No cracks in any of the bra...

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Looking for a used sleeve puller for a 27 car axle. I know I can buy one new but thought I'd see if someone had a spare to part with for less.

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Not mine or my cup of T but thought I'd share.

1909 Ford Model T Touring Morgantown, Pennsylvania | Hemmings
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PM sent for the brass rivets

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Sprayed the wheels on our 26 with single stage enamel with hardner. Had the local paint store mix up a quart using the original straw paint code.

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Doing some valve work on my 26 and found these spacers between the top of the spring and the block. I do not believe these are factory and curious on their intended purpose. Thanks!

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I have also used the soaking method on extremely tarnished brass with good results. My chemical of choice is white vinegar. It does give brass a copper look until final polish and I may have read somewhere that repeated use might not be good. Only needed to do it once now just keep them shined up. W...

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Thanks for all the valuable input! I will keep this in mind when I list it for sale locally.

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No, it is pretty stock. Does have a Prestolite tank on the ds running board in place of the carbide generator. Engine number 590057 matches title.

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Good shape mechanically with no major issues. Starts, runs, drives, and stops good. Does get warm in hot weather on long runs

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Looking for an estimated value of my 14 Runabout. Car was restored in the 60's. Starts and runs on mag. Paint is old and has imperfections but no rust. Looks better in picture than in person. Thanks in advance for your input.

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I've had good luck with the 303 Aerospace protectant on my tops. No greasy residue so it doesn't attract dust. Give it a look!

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The add-on wishbone is pretty common - it was changed after Henry had an upset due to the axle turning under when he hit soft sand at high speed. The event actually happened not far from where I live. I think there are some inaccuracies in the attached account (like the year) but you'll get the gis...

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Is it a real Roadster or just a cut off touring? Can’t tell from pictures. Thanks Dan Hi Dan,. It is indeed a genuine roadster. The box is made of original Ford irons with new wood. The color matched turtle deck is sitting in the box loose as shown in the picture. It appears very correctly restored...

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Looked at a nice 1915 Runabout/pickup this past weekend that is going up for sale soon by a widowed friend of the family. Very neat car well restored with some cool accessories. One being a Savidge Co. steering stabilizer?, an add on dual wishbone, and shocks. Having never seen some of these, I thou...

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Sorting through a lot of T parts I purchased from a long time T collectors estate and came upon this linkage of sorts. My best guess is an accessory foot throttle but not entirely sure how it would hook up. The 1" round button on the end of one of the rods reminds me of a model A accelerator pedal. ...

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Thanks all! It is a Runabout. Will be on the lookout for a smooth side hood.

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Looking for information on the transition from aluminum smooth side hood to aluminum louvered hood. My late September 14 has the louvered version and is not in the best shape. I will be looking for a replacement but wondering what is deemed correct for this transitional period.

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My father has a very original 1915 wheel with spindle and speedometer drive attached that he picked from the local town dump in the 60's. The assembly is in great shape including the valve stem dust cover that can be removed by hand like it was installed yesterday. He graciously offered me the spind...

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Rebuilt the front end on the 14 Runabout. Also cleaned up and resealed the hogshead. While I was at it, I recharged the magnets in the car. Starts and runs perfectly on mag now for the first time since I've owned it! One happy T owner!

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Thanks guys! I was able to get it off by welding a couple beads and using a chisel. It is toast but wasn't the best to begin with. Thought I'd keep as a spare but in the scrap it goes!

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Thanks for the information! Would this be period correct on a late September 1914 Runabout with the flat wood firewall? I'm contemplating gathering a speedometer head and cable but would like it to be correct. The other problem I face is the lack of the flange on my current wheel.

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Hi, Looking to ID these speedometer drive parts but first a little background. These were attached to a very original wheel and spindle found by my father at the town dump in the 60's. The wood felloe wheel is in great condition complete with the metal stem and dust cover. The 30x3 tire however is h...

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Hello Forum, Looking for advice on the preffered method of removing the inner race from the spindle on an early car with roller bearings. I was able to get one side off with some gentle heat and persuasion but not so lucky on the other side. Not looking to destroy the race (or spindle) if I can help...

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Thanks for the advice so far. Just so I understand before tearing into this, once I remove the hinge and separate the 2 halves, there will be a spring that may need replacement and some dimples that may need to be built up correct? Is there a source for the spring, or will I need to get creative. An...

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Painted the wire wheels on my 26 Touring. From a dull Gray to Straw.

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Hi, Thanks for the reply! No, I have not tried oiling. I'm afraid if the hinge moves more freely it may make things worse. Could be bad springs, does the hinge need to be taken apart to check the spring?

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Is it possible to tighten the hinges on a 1914 windshield? The top section on my roadster has a tendency to flop back to match the angle of the lower section while driving. I made an attempt to tighten the slotted screw head on the inside of each hinge to no avail. Any help is greatly appreciated! T...

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Hi again, Lorien, I'll be at Iola on Thursday for sure and maybe Friday also. I'll have my '14 Touring and will be parked in the Blue Ribbon area. Will you be in the Blue Ribbon area/ Your Touring car pictured above would certainly qualify. Hope to see you there. Keith Keith, I will be there Thursd...

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Hi Allan,

I agree, the paint is in very good condition for it's age. My plan is to do a good cleaning and a light polish by hand. There are also a few areas that need attention around the cowl under the hood. These are the areas I will likely need to touch up.

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Hi Lorien, I agree that the color is not a factory offered color. That said, the paint looks like it's in good condition. You could remove a door or something and take it to a paint store and have them match it for you, then get some to do your touch up work. BTW, I see you're in Wisconsin also. I'...

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Diameter is 8.75"

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Thanks for the information! Do you happen to know the original glass thickness? Mine seem very thin. Also, was there a gasket between the glass and rim? It seems like this are is prone to breakage with direct contact between the glass and the brass.

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Attached are pictures of one of a couple cars I recently purchased from an estate. Overall, it is a good 50 year old restoration that is showing some wear. My plan is to clean it up, repair what needs it, and drive and enjoy it. My question today is I plan to rub out the old lacquer paint to shine i...

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Thanks for the reply! Yes, they are clear. I will double check the diameter tonight and let you know.

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After disassembling and reassembling my headlights to polish them I ended up breaking a lens. Is there a source for these or do you have your local glass company cut them? Thought I'd share the before and after as well. Bottom one is before. Second is after vinegar bath. Third is polished. Turned ou...

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Here's the pictures of the additional headlights. Any idea on year?

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I will definitely check out the carbide generator. There is a Prestolite tank mounted on the running board. Not sure if you can still get them filled?

On a similar note, a pair of the headlights below also came with the car and are in good condition. Any idea on what year these are?

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Hi Guys,. Thanks for all the kind remarks and knowledge about the correctness of the car. I am having a blast learning as much about the old girl as I can. It sounds as though there are a few things that need to be addressed but all in all not too bad. To answer a few questions.The hood on the car i...

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So not exactly a new T owner, I've owned a 1922 TT fire engine that is currently for sale. I recently acquired 2 new to me T's as a package deal from an estate. A 26 Touring and a 14 Runabout. Both were amateurrly restored in the 60's and are in reasonably good condition and I did get both running. ...

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