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My 26 touring came with a new 8V battery a rebuilt 1925 engine/trans with oil slingers and no magneto or working generator about 5 years ago. Not what I would have done, but I'm a bit cheap so I have just left it as is, it has worked well and hasn't caused any problems. My son fabricated an eight vo...

Interesting. Wind direction is probably the difference between R & L springs listed in the chart above. A guy at Hershey this year had a box of NOS bendix springs for cheap. They weren't all the same, difficult as it was I passed on them as I didn't know the correct diameter or numbr of turns. Never...

Great score. I know Ford marked many tools used by workers in the factories, for sure at the Rouge complex in Dearborn. My Dad worked for Ford in the power department, high voltage maintenance from 1935 to 1975. I have a few tools marked with an identical Ford stamp couple of drill bits, taps, a fil...

Ed,

Apparently, my reply didn’t get through. I will send you a PM with complete address and cell number. For postage my zip code is 48176.
Thanks, Doug

If available, I would like your book collection. Let me know shipping (Media mail) book rate woul be fine, no hurry.

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All of the museums mentioned above are outstanding. Gilmore is huge certainly more than you could see in one day. A unique thing about the Stahl is that vast majority are in running condition, most even have some type of battery minder attached. They don’t display the entire collection and change th...

The Henry Ford museum is open all year, however Greenfield Village closes for the winter (December 1st) and opens around the middle of May. That should keep you out of winter conditions hear in the Detroit area. Both the Henry Ford and the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum have good websites to help...

Seems like you have it fixed. For others and future reference folks on this site https://antiqueradios.com/forums/index.php are very knowledgable and helpful, much like the MTFCA.

I’m packed and leaving tomorrow for my first trip to Hershey. Had to pivot at the last minute as my daughter/son-in-law has covid so changed to camping at a state park. They moved this spring fairly close to Hershey, at least compared to Michigan. Many things don’t seem to be what they used to be, b...

Have been thinking of doing the vinegar radiator cleaning. From those who have had success with this, what concentration in the radiator is used and how long should the engine be run for a vinegar flush? I believe 5% concentration (household) vinegar would be sufficient as have had success cleaning ...

The rear wheel boots look a lot like these that are in the Henry Ford Museum. Can't imagine wanting to put those on and off very often.

Mark,
I will take those if still available.
Thanks,
Doug

I have taken off nuts as bad as the right one on exhaust systems. Provided they were installed with never-seize. It doesn't take long to rust that bad in Michigan winters with all the salt.

Just thus weekend (4/25- 4/27) Detroit hosted the NFL Draft. Three days and nights of partying and record-breaking crowds of 275,000 plus. All media reports were glowing for the city and surrounding areas, something that would have been unbelievable in the not-too-distant past. The Henry Ford was fe...

There are a couple similar puzzles on eBay. They are rectangular, about $30 including shipping. Look up Henry Ford Puzzle.

It would be interesting to see traction testing ratings (like they have for current tires) for some of those unusual vintage tire tread designs. Here are some photos of a metal studded leather tire cover fastened with 50+ buckled leather straps on display at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn Michiga...

I would like 2 sets (enough for one T). Please let me know shipping to 48176.

Thanks, Doug W.

If still availble, I'll take it.
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Very Cool! Great Photo.

The file opened for me as a word document.

Here is a link to a guy who built a steam powered machine shop. The owner is David Richards and he has been posting videos on youtube for about 7 years. It is complete with a wood fired boiler. The link is for his first video where he does a tour of his shop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WXHNBML...

Email sent on one rim spreader.

Happen to have a photo with contact info for folks that were at the OCF at The Henry Ford this year. They had some amazing bikes! Likely they might be able to give you a lead on something.

Interested in your Split Rim, PM Sent

Matt, A lot of good information and advice above. It really depends on what you want to see. I would add that both The Henry Ford (HF Museum & Greenfield Village) and the Piquette T Museum have great websites. The Piquette site has a virtual tour where you can "walk" through the building. The Henry ...

If you find there is too much flow - It is standard practice on industrial centrifugal pumps to trim the impeller diameter to obtain the desired pressure/flow required. It would be easy for you to make a spare impeller to experiment with. Centrifugal pumps are also pretty tolerant of restrictions in...

Had my son help and got this.

If you can't find a better image, I'm planning to go to the Museum clean-up day with the local club on April 22 and could get as many photos as you would like.

Not sure if this will help, but the Piquette Factory Museum has a 1925 Snow machine. The Museum has a 3-D virtual tour on their site (link below). The vehicle in question is on the 3rd (top) floor toward the north (right) end of the plant. The tour starts in the gift shop use the arrow keys to turn ...

I have had good luck with permatex #2 on pipe threads. Pretty much use it on all threaded pipe. It is does have a near magic ability to get on your hands, tools and everywhere else but can be cleaned up with rubbing alcohol (not much else will remove it). Been around about as long as Model T's. Neve...

Email Sent with contact information. (Follow-up to our phone conversation last night.)

Thanks, Doug

Received my #66 key today. Thanks, Clay

I'll take the fiberglass insulators. Check in the mail. Thanks

Love this topic! We have had a county atlas book of our home state (Michigan) for years printed by universal map. Wore one copy out and the second one is falling apart. Sadly, their website says they were taken over by another company and are no longer publishing. Great to see alternatives, particul...

I would be extremely careful applying air pressure to a sheet metal gas tank. At 2psi each square foot will have 288 pounds pressure acting on it. One the side of a T gas tank, which might be 3 square feet in area would be 864 pounds. More than enough to split the seams if you are lucky. On two occa...

Look forward to being there on Saturday and seeing as many forum members as possible. My 26 Touring isn't ready for prime time yet (but it's fun to drive around the neighborhood and work on).

Joe, I would very much like to catch a ride in your steamer!

Doug

Thanks, Brian and MTFCA

Anyone going to Luray who could provide transport for a T Top Kit (fabric parts only) to SE Michigan/NW Ohio?

Lots of good advice above. Another tip I was given, for the beginning of very first trial is to start with the hand brake in the straight up position so you will just be operating in low. That will let you get the overall feel of the car and operation the foot and hand controls. Very little speed an...

Took some measurements from some scrap coil pieces. The primary (heavy) wire is cotton covered the copper measures 0.034" dia. which is 20 AWG. The secondary winding is enamel magnet wire which measures 0.002" dia. likely 44 AWG. (The arrow points to the end of the very fine secondary winding) The i...

My 26 touring came with a set of early 1990’s vintage Goodrich Silvertowns with full tread and fair condition. After a couple hundred miles of very local driving they are showing some signs of wear. Should last until I can get the rest of the T up to snuff but wouldn’t be comfortable touring on them...

Truly an amazing adventure. Those were the fathers of the greatest generation. The music is a bit monotonous, but the narration and photos are so genuine it more than makes up for it. Forwarded it to several scout friends to enjoy. Was on a 1200-mile bicycle trek 40+ years ago but can't imagine pull...

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I'm left-handed as well and am not surprised that the T was set up for most efficient cranking with the right hand. Like scissors, it's just part of living in a right-handed world. Very interesting to see a physical therapist’s analysis of crank starting. Could never figure out how to comfortably cr...

Most shape plastic parts can be 3D printed in good detail. Many colors and types of thermo plastic materials are available even elastomers and glow-in-the-dark. Affordable home printers can't match quality of injection molded. With light sanding and painting think it would be undetectable. A sketch ...

1926 Michigan. Plate came with the car, at least went I bought it a couple years ago.

The recent camping thread reminded me of a 60’s travelogue featuring a camper made on a T chassis. Here in the Detroit area it was part of both a local TV show and a live “World Adventure Series” which ran at the Detroit institute of Arts typically on weekends. Believe there was a circuit of major c...

Thank you all for the warm welcome. I have been to OCF at greenfield village but it has been many years ago with my Dad who worked for Ford’s from 1935 till 1975. He worked for the powerhouse (high voltage maintenance) and met Henry Ford on several occasions also worked in Greenfield Village on elec...

About 2 years ago I purchased a 26 touring (#13926448) last licensed in 1989. Nothing fancy but it does run. Previous owner had installed a rebuilt 25 engine (#11407045), he drove it to my house south of Ann Arbor, MI (only a couple miles) after sale as I had never driven a T. Needed some minor repa...

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