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Jonah,
With house door locks, easiest to use a "bump key". Can buy online.

Hey Rob,
The color picture on page 31 of the Buffalo Times looks like it could be your car, just not as beautiful!
Enjoy yours at Christmas and hope you and your family have a wonderful and safe holidays.

Hey Larry,
I've got an extra broken sediment bulb handle off my '14 if you need it???

Hey Bill, Your problem and the different answers you received remind me of an old joke about a farmer whose donkey wouldn't enter the barn because his ears hit the top of the door frame. A friend stopped by to find him trying to saw grooves in the top frame to fit the donkey's ears! After watching h...

Hey Rob,
Really enjoyed the pictures of the K in Lincoln. I drool every time I see pictures of it. I've got a 45th reunion coming up in Omaha next Spring. Hoping I can impose on you and drive down one day to see the K (depending on Covid and all). Getting along with your hip OK?

WOW! Are those porcelain like the 1914's or metal? Either way, unbelievable job.
Are you for hire?

Marv, If you're running out of things to check, you might want to check the wiring on the back of the coil box. If nothing else, this post will bump this topic to the top of the forum! I have a T (no starter) that would start first crank, every time, no matter how long or short between drives. But a...

Steve,
Glad you're happy. My only problem when I contacted them was they told me there was an 8 month backlog, so I went to someone else. Did you have any problems with wait-time?

I've got a '14 and a '17. I need 30x3's for the fronts and 30x3 1/2's for the rears. I'd buy them.

My great grandfather founded Baker, CA ("Gateway to Death Valley") in the early '20's. Both Death Valley Jack and Death Valley Scotty helped him do things around the property, but mainly they drank a lot! One night, coming back from the bar, Scotty fell in the new cesspool they were digging and brok...

I don't know if this is a comment on my lifestyle, but my daughter bought me this T-shirt for Christmas!

If we're talking about the same thing Henry, and it probably depends on where we're getting our information, I've read that the first moving assembly line at Ford was introduced Oct 7, 1913. Because my 1914 was built Oct 7, 1913, I always tell everyone that it was built the first day of the moving a...

Hi Tim,
Maybe you could just post the scan on here? Might save you some time as I would imagine there are more than a few of us that would appreciate a copy of that!
Thank you.

I used to always get enjoyment when I saw people confuse the spelling of "break" and "brake", especially on the forum.
Now, after reading your extremely entertaining post above, I see that, with the Model T, they eventually mean the same!
Good one Bob! Always enjoy your posts.

Along the same line as a "molly bolt" for drywall, but metal certs are for sheet metal (Sorry Steven, couldn't think of that word!).

Hey Steven, I did the same with my 1917 touring. Supposedly you attach brass wood screws thru the drilled holes into the framing under the sheet metal, but I didn't want to remove the sheet metal or upholstery either to find out where the wooden frames are. I went to a "real" hardware store (a big b...

There is a really good guy in Santee (northeast of San Diego) that did my 1914 T and a friends '26 T, but I'm at that age where I can't remember his name and can't find the paperwork! He was referred by Ray Wells in El Cajon so, if Santee's a convenient location, you won't find anyone better. Call R...

Mark, I've been driving T's with the top down for 19 years now, occasionally getting sunburns, but not thinking much about it. I recently received a diagnosis of melanoma and basal cell skin cancer with a pretty poor prognosis on the melanoma. I can't blame it all on the T's because I grew up in So....

Tommy, We were in Ireland last year and were surprised at how many Model T Ford related adventures there were. We made arrangements before arriving for some rides and meet ups. You might want to contact the Irish Model T Ford Club (we are now proud members!) at irish.modelt@gmail.com , or look up th...

Sorry to hear about your dad Jesse. Another thing you might try is to go to the MTFCA home page (click on "home" in the top bar of this page) and then click on "Chapters". If the cars are located in Oregon, look for a chapter near you. Most have phone numbers you can call and ask someone for help. T...

Can't find his number but, for what it's worth, the last time I stopped by he was in Cave Creek, AZ. Might be able to look him up or try the club?

Gary, I have two. The first came with a key, the second didn't. The key to the first doesn't fit the second lock. I took it to an old fashion locksmith on Coronado Island (San Diego) and he picked the lock and made me a key. Took him a few days but he did it. Maybe see if you can find an old fashion...

Steve,
That's why I buy T's made before generators! Eliminated a lot of my headaches

It’s from Connecticut thru a dealer if that helps.

Mark, Just bought a 30 x 3 1/2 Universal black from Lucas, Long Beach for $160 + shipping.

Just sent this from Hemmings. 1906 Model K touring. Have you seen it Rob?

James,
My 1914 touring was built Oct 7, 1913. I have the same tail light you describe on your car (doesn't mean it wasn't changed over the past 100+ years).
If you need a picture, let me know.

Tony,
The water pump would probably get you banned from the Model T Club!

Test also.

Mark, Not trying to belabor the point, but that's what I did and it came out 90 x 38 (38 is under 50 so it won't accept it!). If I keep the aspect ratio and raise the "38" to "50", then the "90" goes to "105" (over 90 so not accepted). I'm guessing that if I want both cars in the same picture, I nee...

I apologize, I also did this on Chris' 2018 post.
Can we only post one pic on our profile? I have a pic of both my cars together, but it either comes out 90 x 38 (under 50) or 105 x 90 (over 90 x 90).
Any other combination under 90, but over 50 gives a distorted picture?
Thank you.

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