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- Wed Mar 03, 2021 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Posting pictures
- Replies: 11
- Views: 202
Re: Posting pictures
I find that resizing pictures is not usually needed here. The forum software does that automatically for most of the pictures I post. Sadly no. There is enough frustration that I don't post as many pictures as I used to. It is too much fiddling. (I use Windows10 on PC) Frequently the file size is a...
- Tue Mar 02, 2021 5:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Help ID Aux Drive
- Replies: 5
- Views: 409
Re: Help ID Aux Drive
Thanks Dan, that does in deed look like an EZPower,
Cheers
Adrian
Cheers
Adrian
- Mon Mar 01, 2021 6:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Help ID Aux Drive
- Replies: 5
- Views: 409
Help ID Aux Drive
I have been contacted for information on the auxiliary drive pictured below. I have no further information than that it was used on a Model T. I believe it was fitted to the front ratchet (as many accessories were). From the pictures provided by the owner I cannot see how this was fitted or how it w...
- Fri Feb 26, 2021 3:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: spark plug whistle =KABOOOOOM !!!!????????
- Replies: 17
- Views: 948
Re: spark plug whistle =KABOOOOOM !!!!????????
Mine works OK, and makes a funny peeping noise that turns heads.
Reliability wise it keeps coming loose, and needs regular tightening. Probably on balance worth the fun, but not really worth the hassle if that makes sense
Reliability wise it keeps coming loose, and needs regular tightening. Probably on balance worth the fun, but not really worth the hassle if that makes sense

- Thu Feb 25, 2021 6:47 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
- Replies: 508
- Views: 53642
Re: This was trucking-Old Photos
Leyland Post Office delivery truck (hence the uniforms of the men).
- Tue Feb 16, 2021 3:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Sheep with the Wolves
- Replies: 3
- Views: 658
Sheep with the Wolves
As you will know from another recent thread, February saw the 28th National Rally of the Model T Ford Club of New Zealand held in Christchurch, near my home. I had started rebuilding my 1923 Model T Colonial Roadster (a locally bodied Model T) about 4 years ago after collecting parts for the last 10...
- Mon Feb 15, 2021 1:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Down under. Two toned paint schemes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 504
Re: Down under. Two toned paint schemes
Blue and Black is one option:
- Thu Feb 11, 2021 10:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 28th National Model T Rally - New Zealand
- Replies: 23
- Views: 537
Re: 28th National Model T Rally - New Zealand
I don't have many photos toady but I am assured they will follow from other members. In the meantime here is an engine to look at and critique: This is the most recently 'registered' (titled and allowed to drive on the road) model in NZ - just 2 days ago. This is as far as can be determined exactly ...
- Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: FJ - Legendary Ed Archer Sits For A Visit
- Replies: 9
- Views: 817
Re: FJ - Legendary Ed Archer Sits For A Visit
Hi Jim, many thanks for taking the time to make this interview clip. Priceless moments not lost 
Cheers
Adrian

Cheers
Adrian
- Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Not on the road 5 minutes and look what happened!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1557
Re: Not on the road 5 minutes and look what happened!
Thanks Duey, I sure like it tooNeat T Adrian!

The wooden side panels are 120 yr old timber - nice slabs of solid wood !
- Wed Feb 10, 2021 9:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 28th National Model T Rally - New Zealand
- Replies: 23
- Views: 537
Re: 28th National Model T Rally - New Zealand
Hiding from the Sun!!
- Wed Feb 10, 2021 9:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 28th National Model T Rally - New Zealand
- Replies: 23
- Views: 537
Re: 28th National Model T Rally - New Zealand
Great second day (first day of motoring). Beautiful summer day here in the Sth Pacific.
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 5:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 28th National Model T Rally - New Zealand
- Replies: 23
- Views: 537
28th National Model T Rally - New Zealand
We kick off tomorrow on 7 days driving around the Canterbury Plains, based in Christchurch and Geraldine in NZ's South Island. I will endeavour to post a few pictures as far as it progresses and ask any other NZ members on the rally to chip in and add comments/ pics too as we go. Looking forward to ...
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 5:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done with your T in February?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2121
Re: What have you done with your T in February?
Woo hoo I registered (titled) and had the Colonial roadster legally tagged and put on the road today. 5 mins into our first run I blew up the muffler (see Luke's post on the subject). And you should have seen the cows run! Many thanks to Luke and Chris for their help all hours of day and night to ge...
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 5:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Not on the road 5 minutes and look what happened!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1557
Re: Not on the road 5 minutes and look what happened!
Thanks Luke ( I think ;-) ) That experience was certainly an awakening for the local sheep and cows! copper vs steel - well, we may leave that for a separate thread perhaps ... :-) I can say that with Luke and Chris' help I am a very happy owner and driver. Still work to go, such as windscreen, top ...
- Mon Feb 01, 2021 3:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done with your T in February?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2121
Re: What have you done with your T in February?
This was the car 11 days ago!!
- Mon Feb 01, 2021 2:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done with your T in February?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2121
Re: What have you done with your T in February?
Panels all installed and a quick coat of primer. Trim and a 'bolt and nut patrol' to do then off for a compliance check for registration. So far I have the paper work sorted as well (which went very smoothly - but then our system sounds simpler than in the US). Doors, windscreen, top and proper upho...
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 2:05 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 860
- Views: 114473
Re: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
Definition of a microsecond?
The time it takes the light to turn green and the person behind you to honk their horn....
The time it takes the light to turn green and the person behind you to honk their horn....
- Mon Jan 25, 2021 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Help Please - Switch Assembly Assistance - Clum (?) type
- Replies: 13
- Views: 774
Re: Help Please - Switch Assembly Assistance - Clum (?) type
Hi Mark, could you take a picture of that?
Thanks
Adrian
Thanks
Adrian
- Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Help Please - Switch Assembly Assistance - Clum (?) type
- Replies: 13
- Views: 774
Re: Help Please - Switch Assembly Assistance - Clum (?) type
Hi Martynn and Rich
Many thanks, these are just what I was looking for.
This is great,
Kind regards
Adrian
(ps - maybe I should send assembly sequence pictures and dimensions Martynn
)
Many thanks, these are just what I was looking for.
This is great,
Kind regards
Adrian
(ps - maybe I should send assembly sequence pictures and dimensions Martynn

- Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Help Please - Switch Assembly Assistance - Clum (?) type
- Replies: 13
- Views: 774
Help Please - Switch Assembly Assistance - Clum (?) type
I have what I think is the Clum? switch. It is proving to be a bit faulty and I am not 100% sure how it should be assembled internally or what component may be missing/ broken. I found this picture on the old forum: Switch.jpg Can anyone provide more details (including pictures of the other side of ...
- Sun Jan 24, 2021 2:40 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 860
- Views: 114473
Re: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
I met a chap the other day who told me he had come up with a way to get good money quick. I was interested and asked how much did he get. He replied "6 months".
- Sun Jan 24, 2021 2:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Windsor Maroon
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1130
Re: Windsor Maroon
I heard why a friend's car is called Mr Bean.
Because it is red - closer to crimson than maroon ('scarlet') and it goes (is a 'Runner') = 'scarlet runner' which to those not gardening is a variety of BEAN.
Name donated by his teenagers - so it seems youth does have a sense of humour too!
Because it is red - closer to crimson than maroon ('scarlet') and it goes (is a 'Runner') = 'scarlet runner' which to those not gardening is a variety of BEAN.
Name donated by his teenagers - so it seems youth does have a sense of humour too!
- Sun Jan 24, 2021 1:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done with your T in January?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 3954
Re: What have you done with your T in January?
The car lives! Engine was rebuilt a couple of years ago then stored. Started right up and we had an interesting drive at midnight dodging trees by the light of a dim flashlight - but hey - we just HAD to
(Yes, we did use the traditional upended boxes for seats too).

- Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: wheel rim plated
- Replies: 20
- Views: 945
Re: wheel rim plated
Cold galv paint is useful, but fragile. The finish scratches and chips. Ideally it is used on metal, then primered then top coated. That said, I have used cold galv for touching up welding and it has protected the fittings well for several years without being primered or top coated. That is in place...
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 2:20 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 860
- Views: 114473
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done with your T in January?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 3954
Re: What have you done with your T in January?
The Colonial Roadster progresses with thanks to Chris and Luke. Panel beating to rebuild the rear deck, scuttle and seat quarter panels under way. Guards rebuilt - bent to shape (;-) ) and patched and welded and dollied and did I say bent to shape? So far this is what she looks like: IMG_7988.JPG IM...
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 8:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: CHRISTMAS VACATION PROJECT: MODEL-T ENGINE TABLE & FLOOR LAMP
- Replies: 7
- Views: 828
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 3:42 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: The Visit of George - A Morris Cowley Tale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 230
The Visit of George - A Morris Cowley Tale
Christmas in New Zealand is summer time, time for the BBQ, gatherings and family holidays. This year the holidays have been domestically focused. No shooting off to Fiji for a week or the Gold Coast for a few days. As a result many ‘Kiwis’ have been discovering the beauty and spectacular landscapes ...
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 243
- Views: 26768
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
Hi Matt - Two Thumbs Up from me.
Nice post, well put.
Cheers
Adrian
Nice post, well put.
Cheers
Adrian
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:14 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
- Replies: 508
- Views: 53642
Re: This was trucking-Old Photos
Yes, there is a cable visible still attached to the truck rear that swoops back up the hill and looks like the tail of a cable in the foreground on the ground.There may be a cable attached to the back of the truck.
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: #4
- Replies: 9
- Views: 643
Re: #4
That is one well trained (or tied on) dog 

- Sat Dec 26, 2020 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Installing a battery cut off switch
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1425
Re: Installing a battery cut off switch
My 2c worth is to make sure it is easily accessible. On the front of the seat upright is a good place. I have one of the rotating switch versions on the truck mounted on the wooden battery/tool box: cutoff location.jpg When the horn button jammed by the time I got out of the truck, ran around and tu...
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Wishing You a Merry Christmas
- Replies: 8
- Views: 497
Wishing You a Merry Christmas
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a chance for a quiet reflection after this unusual year.
May the Good Lord keep you and yours in the year ahead
Kind regards all
Adrian
May the Good Lord keep you and yours in the year ahead
Kind regards all
Adrian
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:14 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 860
- Views: 114473
Re: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
Youtube clip - this explains the British 4 levels of Covid response: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSXIetP5iak
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 4:35 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 860
- Views: 114473
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 2:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: MODEL T AMBULANCE
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1024
Re: MODEL T AMBULANCE
Welcome to the Forum John. Have a look at the gallery here on the web site as well: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gallery/album/49 As to forum rules, there are a number listed, but in simple, if you ask anything at all that is T related someone is sure to chime in with a comment, suggestion or ad...
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 5:21 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Not a Ford - identify ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 866
Re: Not a Ford - identify ?
Yes, that is a caddy. A friend has a '17 rebuild on the go. There are more parts in that Caddy's rear axle/ diff assembly than in a whole Model T !
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 5:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Survey on Hassler shocks
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1552
Re: Survey on Hassler shocks
TT Truck:
These are a 'flat' pancake style. As the bushes were worn, I took them off. Now rebuilt with new springs I have not yet reinstalled them. Anecdotal reports from club local members about excessive bouncing put me off, but I may try one day.
These are a 'flat' pancake style. As the bushes were worn, I took them off. Now rebuilt with new springs I have not yet reinstalled them. Anecdotal reports from club local members about excessive bouncing put me off, but I may try one day.
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 4:19 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Mechanics at work-Old Photos
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1228
Re: Mechanics at work-Old Photos
Hi Leo, that is the New Zealand division workshops (see the funny hats they wear
)
Cheers
Adrian

Cheers
Adrian
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 4:46 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Mechanics at work-Old Photos
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1228
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 10:25 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 860
- Views: 114473
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 10:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Cycle Guards (Fenders)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 520
Re: Cycle Guards (Fenders)
Hi Hap,
Thanks for that, it is very helpful,
Keep safe,
Kind regards
Adrian
Thanks for that, it is very helpful,
Keep safe,
Kind regards
Adrian
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 4:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Cycle Guards (Fenders)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 520
Re: Cycle Guards (Fenders)
Tucked in the garage at the moment, but here is a 'partial' picture. It is based on a 26 with the front cowl narrowed by about 6 inches. Gas tank behind the seat is in fact the tool box/ storage.
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Stations and stores
- Replies: 6
- Views: 737
Re: Stations and stores
Dollisdad - these pictures are great. Maybe post them in the Gallery section so that they do not get lost in the threads as the forum grows.
There is a section for garages and dealers too: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gallery/album/99
There is a section for garages and dealers too: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gallery/album/99
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Cycle Guards (Fenders)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 520
Cycle Guards (Fenders)
Cycle Guards on your T Speedster I am planning to install cycle guards (mud guards - or fenders in the US - that fit over the front wheels and move with the steering). I am sure someone out there has done this before and I am interested to see how you fixed the brackets to the spindle. Please share ...
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Turn signals
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1003
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 3:01 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
- Replies: 82
- Views: 7775
Re: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
Reminded me of these pictures:
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:57 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
- Replies: 82
- Views: 7775
Re: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
That is too cool for school Duey!
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 4:15 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Tree hugger
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2051
Re: Tree hugger
Algae: great idea and technically works. Problem: so far the energy needed to extract energy is greater than the energy extracted. Also very large areas needed to grow the stuff as well. And then there is the toxic by-product to deal with.... Waves: Again, great ideas and several designs tried. Prob...
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 2:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Carsenegenic??
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1764
Re: Carsenegenic??
I heard he is still living with his wife of 33 years after ending his Magnum PI TV series?
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 2:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What name have you given your T
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2130
Re: What name have you given your T
TT - "Albert" Roadster "Victoria" (I didn't name that - the family said it was an obvious choice!) Morris "Aunty" (we are very kind taking our Aunty away on so many trips and visits.....) Morris #2 - you guessed it "Uncle" ohh.. :-) Wolsely "The Blue Car" (wonder what colour she is painted...) 1936 ...
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 2:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Carsenegenic??
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1764
Re: Carsenegenic??
A perfectly serious comment: One deadly carcinogen we all have exposure to daily is sunlight. It kills thousands every year (tens of thousands maybe). Don't laugh and don't deny - make sure you wear a hat, cover up and use sun screen. Melanoma (the cancer sunlight causes) is NOT a pretty or a kind c...
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 5:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Those roads we used to travel
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1054
Re: Those roads we used to travel
We all have choices in life, but we only get one life. Choose wisely. That is a fair thought, and it is a truism that we need to make wise choices. Sadly not everyone has the same range of choices available to them, and not everyone is in a position/ability to even 'make' some choices. Advising fol...
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 3:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: TT Progress
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3669
Re: TT Progress
The pictures with reflections in the paint on the cab are interesting too. Looking at the latest pictures I was thinking that myself too! I was thinking how much my workshop looks like yours in the reflections --- the 'cosy' workshop seems common world wide. I do find it relaxing to retreat to the ...
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Those roads we used to travel
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1054
Re: Those roads we used to travel
I also see vivid illustrations in them that explain why having a car (or truck) that would go 90 MPH wasn't important. Us TT guys are always talking about how to get our trucks to go faster. Look at the photos. 15 MPH was plenty when they were built. Very true. We tend to forget this. Many roads ro...
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 1:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Those roads we used to travel
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1054
Re: Those roads we used to travel
Local South Island roads, New Zealand:
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model T Capabilities on Hills?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2169
Re: Model T Capabilities on Hills?
it is in low gear. Seldom do we run in high gear - it's just too fast for the roads we travel. Very hard on both the transmission and the engine to use the low gear all the time. Wow, I would think that Ernie must have a very strong right leg holding the pedal down all the time! As its is your car,...
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 12:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What was the Model TT rear diff advantage?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 563
Re: What was the Model TT rear diff advantage?
I believe the worm was used due to two main considerations. Firstly, one of metallurgy of the time. Worm drives are a lot stronger and easier to make than a heavy duty crown wheel and pinion, and weigh much less than a whacking big solid crown wheel. Given the low power of engines then, the worm als...
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 12:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model T Capabilities on Hills?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2169
Re: Model T Capabilities on Hills?
I would like to say a welcome to the hobby 
May you both enjoy the T and the new friends you are sure to meet with it.
All the best!

May you both enjoy the T and the new friends you are sure to meet with it.
All the best!
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 12:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Vacuum Tank ..... What's Missing?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 724
Re: Vacuum Tank ..... What's Missing?
While this is really "off topic" - before it can be moved I can help make it "on topic" :-) I am rebuilding a New Zealand locally made roadster at the moment (slowly I might add) known as a "Colonial Roadster". A common feature of these roadsters is the use of a vacuum tank for fuel delivery. The fu...
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: TT with or without Warford?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 351
Re: TT with or without Warford?
Hi Alex, I am assuming you do not have a Warford but want to know if you should put one in? Have a few drives to get a feel for the TT first. That will help you get a feel for its performance. Keep in mind that Ts wear out! The harder you drive / push it, the quicker an engine rebuild comes around. ...
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 3:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Burlap sack seats?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1146
Re: Burlap sack seats?
Hessian (burlap) is also comfortable and nice and soft to sit on too
And you don't tend to sweat on your rear on a hot humid day either !

- Wed Nov 04, 2020 3:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Another TT Question.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 325
Re: Another TT Question.
Hi there, I would say build it as you would like :-) just because the 4 spider gear is correct? That is not actually accurate to say as 2 spiders ARE correct too - for 18-22 trucks - and 4 come later, because these trucks were worked VERY hard back in the day, the extra gears were found to be a good...
- Mon Nov 02, 2020 6:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: One picture is worth...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1443
Re: One picture is worth...
I dunno Allan, your new android may be a little more straight forward than they way they do it from the apple phones these days!
- Mon Nov 02, 2020 3:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model T Limousine, Interesting
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1827
Re: Model T Limousine, Interesting
There is one for sale (was for sale) in New Zealand built on a TT chassis. Was very well done. Made 'recently' for a winery tour, so they are out there. It would make a great tour or parade vehicle, but the one for sale here had an asking price of more than a pristine original brass car would fetch....
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:45 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 860
- Views: 114473
- Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Magnets Vs. Slingers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 646
Re: Magnets Vs. Slingers
I would say "yes". Are the screws new? Don't use old ones which will be work hardened (brittle) and prone to break. Having them sit out like that will flex them, which will make them brittle which will break them. There is a LOT of force when they spin around and smack into the oil. Slingers (as muc...
- Wed Oct 28, 2020 3:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Replacing front crossmember
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1041
Re: Replacing front crossmember
Whew thanks Luke, that extra bit of info on why to heat the whole rivet was timely to ensure the joint is tight...
Thanks again, Cheers
Thanks again, Cheers
- Wed Oct 28, 2020 3:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Magnets Vs. Slingers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 646
Re: Magnets Vs. Slingers
Slingers usually break, regularly too leaving bits of metal around the trans. At least when they break it is rarely 'catastrophic' and they have little weight so you probably won't notice them gone.
Magnets tend to break if not checked first (for cracks) and not installed properly.
Magnets tend to break if not checked first (for cracks) and not installed properly.
- Tue Oct 27, 2020 4:54 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 860
- Views: 114473
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 4:40 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 860
- Views: 114473
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: World War 1 Model Ts
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1834
Re: World War 1 Model Ts
Have a look at our own gallery at: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gallery/album/54 as Wayne suggested. Feel free to add something too 

- Thu Oct 22, 2020 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: TT Tires & Wheels
- Replies: 4
- Views: 319
- Fri Oct 16, 2020 5:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model T on the international scale
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1044
Re: Model T on the international scale
This articl;e is 'pretty good' too - Canadian Ts: https://modeltfordfix.com/model-t-fords ... da-part-1/
- Thu Oct 15, 2020 3:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model T on the international scale
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1044
Re: Model T on the international scale
Hi Randy, nice to know you are interested :-) Yes, Ts were made in several locations ranging from just assembly, to using some locally made parts (such as in New Zealand) to fully made (such as in England and France). There are pictures of foreign built Ts in the Gallery section. Probably the most c...
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 2:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Cutting Down A Model TT Drive Shaft
- Replies: 7
- Views: 606
Re: Cutting Down A Model TT Drive Shaft
A large press and nudge the shaft back to straight?
My TT has a shortened drive shaft as well. We did much as you are having done, shorten the shaft and cut down the torque tube too.
All the best (it will make the TT much more 'driveable' in todays traffic - but maybe not that much
)
My TT has a shortened drive shaft as well. We did much as you are having done, shorten the shaft and cut down the torque tube too.
All the best (it will make the TT much more 'driveable' in todays traffic - but maybe not that much

- Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: F.O.R.D.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1554
- Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: F.O.R.D.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1554
- Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: F.O.R.D.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1554
- Sun Sep 27, 2020 3:21 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
- Replies: 82
- Views: 7775
Re: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
The years roll by.
My 24 Morris car has almost been restored as long as its age at the time it was restored... (1924 - 1973 = 49 years old; 1973 to today = 47 years)
My 24 Morris car has almost been restored as long as its age at the time it was restored... (1924 - 1973 = 49 years old; 1973 to today = 47 years)
- Sun Sep 27, 2020 3:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Where is your T?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1695
Re: Where is your T?
Actually, I can often have issues with 'jpeg' files not being recognised. It has something to do with the program that saved them. Admnin Jeff also could not figure out what the issue is/was, but with some fiddling and converting they do work. I seem to dislike technology the longer I use it..........
- Fri Sep 25, 2020 4:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Where is your T?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1695
Re: Where is your T?
Hi Bob, you should see this button in the gallery, just click and go. If you don't see it (you have to be logged in) then message Jeff, there have been glitches where permissions were not correctly set.
Cheers
Cheers
- Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Where is your T?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1695
Re: Where is your T?
Hi Steve, good question! Perhaps the gallery is not as obvious to find, but not hard if you look either. It is accessible from the "Board Index" and the little icon that pops up on the 'ribbon' right next to your name (near the top of the pages). The gallery link icon only appears when you are logge...
- Wed Sep 16, 2020 11:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: SEMAPHORE TURN SIGNAL
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1394
Re: SEMAPHORE TURN SIGNAL
And here is mine (RHD truck). Pull down on the lever for 'right turn' or pull out the end of the lever and the 'hand' moves up to the 'stop' position too
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- Tue Sep 15, 2020 6:55 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 860
- Views: 114473
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:51 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 860
- Views: 114473
- Sun Sep 13, 2020 1:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: BAICO Fire Engine Conversion for the FORD
- Replies: 5
- Views: 631
Re: BAICO Fire Engine Conversion for the FORD
I think the rears are a larger diameter tyre, and possibly solid too. Hard to tell, but possible from the 'squarish' profile maybe visible in teh English town truck. Looking behind the Firemen's legs, the Tring one has solids, albeit with 'holes' in them as a trade off for ride. Come to think about ...
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: BAICO Fire Engine Conversion for the FORD
- Replies: 5
- Views: 631
BAICO Fire Engine Conversion for the FORD
Intrigued by the fire engine found in the background of one of Grandad's slides (see my post at https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15625 ) I had a look for Ford fire engines in Upper Hutt, New Zealand. Several Fire Brigades in New Zealand used Ford fire engines, so the design is not unusua...
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 7:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Preserved Model T Fire Engine - New Zealand
- Replies: 3
- Views: 487
Preserved Model T Fire Engine - New Zealand
Sorting my grandfather's slide collection I found the picture below. It seems he had a bit of a focus issue! but the picture of this nice shiny 'vintage' car caught my eye for its background content. Sitting proudly in the back is a T fire engine with solid rear wheels. This may have been a conversi...
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 4:45 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 860
- Views: 114473
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 1:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: I ALMOST GAVE UP........,
- Replies: 92
- Views: 7270
Re: I ALMOST GAVE UP........,
With a nod to Steve Jelf:
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 12:50 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 860
- Views: 114473
Re: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
My son in law to my grand daughter: "time for bed now"
Grand daughter to son-in-law : "no you are a smelly poo I want mummy to tuck me in!"
Son in law - picks up grand daughter and puts her in bed,
Moral - be as clever as you like, but don't mess with your dad!!
Grand daughter to son-in-law : "no you are a smelly poo I want mummy to tuck me in!"
Son in law - picks up grand daughter and puts her in bed,
Moral - be as clever as you like, but don't mess with your dad!!
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 12:50 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 860
- Views: 114473
Re: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
My daughter to my 2 1/2 yr old granddaughter:
"Please pick up your toys now"
Granddaughter to my daughter
"No, I am a little kid and you are the mummy and mummies pick up little kids' toys"...
"Please pick up your toys now"
Granddaughter to my daughter
"No, I am a little kid and you are the mummy and mummies pick up little kids' toys"...
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 3:17 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 860
- Views: 114473
Re: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
My daughter to my 2 1/2 yr old granddaughter:
"You are a big girl now, you can go out and help dad"
Granddaughter to my daughter
"No, I am a little kid and I just do things like go to the park and play with my toys"...
"You are a big girl now, you can go out and help dad"
Granddaughter to my daughter
"No, I am a little kid and I just do things like go to the park and play with my toys"...
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:25 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Replacing the wood floor in an enclosed trailer
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1340
Re: FJ - Replacing the wood floor in an enclosed trailer
And it looks like "home away from home" in there too! Good idea,
- Wed Sep 02, 2020 5:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Installing hardened seats
- Replies: 4
- Views: 786
Re: Installing hardened seats
Phew! Reading the thread title I wondered "Why would you put wooden boards to replace the sprung padded ones..."
Close call that...
Close call that...
- Wed Sep 02, 2020 4:57 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
- Replies: 82
- Views: 7775
Re: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
Sounds like you are having fun there Duey!
I just sold the F-14 - its off to a new owner in the morning. Had to make room for the JD that arrived the other weeK:
I just sold the F-14 - its off to a new owner in the morning. Had to make room for the JD that arrived the other weeK:
- Mon Aug 31, 2020 6:35 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: "Pretty far-fetched" and stuff
- Replies: 71
- Views: 3588
Re: "Pretty far-fetched" and stuff
I think we are just 'off on a wild goose chase' myself.
That will 'tickle your fancy' I am sure.
So don't 'beat about the bush', just get on with it!
But I guess when it is 'all said and done' it is just 'fine and dandy'.......
That will 'tickle your fancy' I am sure.
So don't 'beat about the bush', just get on with it!
But I guess when it is 'all said and done' it is just 'fine and dandy'.......
- Sat Aug 29, 2020 6:29 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 860
- Views: 114473