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As i said, i don't want to convert my car ^^ . It was just about the general look. I wondered about the firewall. It is a wooden one on a 15-16 but on pictures of real 1916, there is a sheet metal added with the former of the hood. Also, has someone a picture of a brass radiator car, but with round ...

Hello,
I was curious about a technical question. What has to be done to " age" a 17-22 to a 1915-16. What operations must be done to the body, firewall and fenders?
I love my '20 the way it is, all black, and will never change, so the question is just for my T knowledge.
Pierre-Yves
Belgium

Ok thanks,
Merci André, i will stick to cast iron, but replacing the rings might be difficult, because it seems i have a set of aftermarket pistons as my piston rings are very different to stock ford rings.

Hello guys, I will soon have to replace my connecting rods because i'm out of shims. Doing so, should i replace my cast iron pistons with aluminum ones? I know the question was debated again and again, but i'm reluctant to aluminum considering all the problems of piston slap, seizing and so. Iron pi...

Thanks for the information about the AC brakes. I would like to know if Mr Sidmore brakes work only work with Mr. Baughman rods assembly or can also work with cables as i saw on this 1920 advertisement. Do Mr Sidmore have a email adress? i'm not as confident in english by phone as i am by mail. Pier...

Hello everyone, Since last summer i am the proud owner of a 1920 runabout in quite original condition, i love to work on the car mechanic. I already checked my rear axle and had to replace the babbitt thrust washers. I also put new brake shoes. I also ordered a new radiator for this summer. I live i...