MTFCA Forum

How thoughtful Erik! You’ve really made this s ‘brotherhood’ Forum !

William, do you need the bronze flange reamer or the kingpin reamer ? I have an original dealership tool of the former type I’d loan you.

Well, ....what’re you gonna do when you have a flat tire? You asked about maintenance. You don’t have a spare tire carrier for a rim
/tire

Dimensions of both halves, please

Notice everyone says the engine misses when the explosion whistle is activated. Now ask yourself If the T crankshaft is sturdy. The answer is easy - don’t do it ! Buy an Aermore instead, I’m quite sure an explosion whistle caused a broke crank on my ‘23 during the 1976 Glidden Tour

Excellent idea John !! That’s the same problem I’ve had so I shall now adopt your solution. My enclosed trailer is only 7’ wide so, when loading a T, I place the LF fender about 2” from the sidewall. Then I can exit all my T s from the right side. But I have scraped both front fenders on the beavert...

...ya mean like this ?

Thanks, Tom, for sharing these fascinating pictures of aftermarket body and bed manufacturers. Most of them appear to be furniture quality. Yeah, that fellow with all those bushel baskets doesn’t seem to be too concerned about who would be passing him when he turns left.... side view mirrors ? I don...

Very interesting ....thanks for all the responses. Now I’m somewhat confirmed by my above-described technique. Rivets and braze after 100 years coupled with metal fatigue incentivizes me to partially remove weight on the 2 crankcase ears with a belly strap. And I do believe the 1/4” hard rubber betw...

Frank, I’m intrigued by your statement “don’t put it on too tight. It’s merely a backup device.” it has long been my intention to affix a belly band under all my Model Ts to primarily take stress off pan ears. As such; I bottle jack the engine at the oil drain plug a little less than 1” and install ...

Yes, theywere installed in a T Ruckstell when new but should be replaced any time rear end is rebuilt. And they were used on both sides

Enjoyed your very descriptive story Paul. See to often U joint lubrication and enjoy your new environs in your T s

I was going to say the same thing happened to me until I reread that your coupe died. I sheared those 8 rivets but the engine kept running. Just pressing down on the clutch pedal had no effect...major surgery time and commo with Big Flats Rivets was in order. I just considered it a failure due to so...

Yeah; that is Art Morra. He adapted a Ruckstell to his ‘10 or ‘11 Hupp. The Hupp originally had a 4:1 ring/pinion and he’s using a 3:1. Said it runs and climbs real well.

Correct... the entire circular assembly - the mag field coil - is removed. The 16 wrapped coils stays with the circular iron unit.

Gut morgen Patrick, the 16 coils stay with the circular bracket. Simply remove the 4 bolts holding this unit - called the mag field coil. Yes, the magnets and ‘thimbles’ should be removed if you’re using slingers.

Jimmie,... I use unserviceable bendix springs as explained and you understood todrop the voltage to the starter motor to 7.5-8.3 volts. This saves the starter armature, ring gear and bendix drive from damage. But I also agree the 6 volt original design is excellent

Some will say you need a starter motor wired for 12 volts. Others will say you can use your original starter. If using original starter motor, I’d caution you to use a bendix spring above the starter hooked to the cable and starter terminal. I do.

Close up all 6 side windows and remove flowers from the bud vases. Either remove the ignition key or turn it to MAG.

Column clamp ?.. oval

Richard,... go to HCCA classifieds

Yep..I concur..make it a bronze cam gear. BUT, while you have the engine out of the frame; go ahead and tear it down and install a rewound field coil and recharge the magnets. Your roadster will run better. After all, its winter now and you could have it ready by Spring touring

Trailer my centerdoor to Rockport to tour environs with the San Antonio club in February. Then trailer my roadster to Lebanon MO for the ‘Show Me’ tour

Good advice. Jack Daron’s techniques always the best. I would only advise that “blunt punch” be brass and not steel so as not to disfigure square carriage bolt holes.

Front radius rod/Wishbone....Timer/Commutator (and more recently on this Forum: “Commuter”)

Everclear...

And I ,too, hope your birthday was great !!

Sand my prayers on this Sabbath go up to our God for Rich’s comfort, peace and healing..

and my prayers.go up to our God on this Sabbath for Rich’s comfort, peace and healing..

As I understand it, you’ll need at least 5 members willing to join the National ( MTFCA) then contact the business office and they’ll send you a charter...Go for it !!! Good job !

They’re basically the same except the base is cast brass on early DU 4s and cast aluminum on later mags. I think both will fit.

I am shocked and saddened to find out Jay has been taken - too soon - from us. I very much enjoyed the fellowship over lunch with Jay and Barbara when I visited the museum many years ago. They are both so dedicated to showcase our beloved Model T s and are just all around great folks. May God’s comf...

Keep in mind the “radiator shield” (sheet metal panel covering the bottom radiator tank and through which the crank handle enters) is wider for a TT of 24-27 than for a Model T.

My most difficult restoration was a 1907 REO Model B. Sorry, no pics. It was for the New Braunfels Conservation Society and was about 35% complete. Vic Groah in CA made the 4 wooden fenders, Gary Hoonesbeen turned 30X3 clincher rims into 28 x 3s and Johnson’s of OK RESPOKED THEM. Took me 10 years...

No Reserve ??? Sold for 99 cents + $35.10 shipping ?? That’s terrible !! Should’ve gone for $750-$900...

It might fit a Model T headlamp bucket but I wouldn’t pay a nickel over $765 for it

And to you guys; Mark, Will and Dan, Jonah sends his heart felt thank you for your help...

I, ....er, ah,....don’t see a Front spring perch

I’d advise a rebuild of that worn out ‘24 transmission. I have over a dozen of those round cast iron components that attaches to the tranny shaft with a set screw and that encompasses the clutch pack. I’d send you one just for the mailing cost. All the other parts are available through our suppliers...

Very difficult to use on a 26-27. You’d have to remove the gas tank. And that’s the hard part. If you’re not going to have it Stynoskie judged, use pop rivets. I do

Master craftsman Hank ! Used TIG ? Now speedshift it into OD going about 50. Good job !!

Horace and John’s boys ? ...it does have ‘DC’ in a corner... Dodge Cousins ?

My “rider”, “cranking supervisor” generally reflects the degree of interest her momma (my wife) has for Model Ts..

Heck no they’re not Model A keys. If you think they are and that I would represent A keys on a T keyboard, then you should have your gall trimmed. I would think they’re aftermarket just due to the shape and absence of Ford script. I removed them and polished so the numbers may be seen...Wasn’t A key...

Howdy fellow Army musician Bradley,
I’d consider selling this keyboard with at least 1 key per number...$750

I’ve gone to the grocery store and bought a 79 cent candle and rubbed it over the 4 wooden sides being careful not to cover the 2 contact points. Works for me ...

I don’t think it was coincidence that Ford used a sedan in his ad. I think they help topheavy body styles in cornering. Tourings and roadsters not so much.

Amen... other George

Do you still have the correct solid valve cover panel ? If so you’ll want to deface a hole in the middle of it too. ... #vaporizers

some people are known to carefully wrap aluminum foil around the plug threads a few times. I haven’t.

Howdy Mr. Parker, Sir !! The KW Auto Lock seems to be a 3rd option on this thread. But I still think I’ll stay put with the 4 Brent Mize excellent brass top coils. Besides, I’d hate to cannabalize my KW MV just for the switch. Then I’d have an extra ‘14 Ford switch and a KW MV box w/o a switch. 😁 Go...

Very good ! Great information all ! I never considered covering up the data plate Ed. Is it difficult to access the switch that close to the top of the steering column ? And both styles were offered at the same time according to Todd. This might be the earliest version of a unique key for a Ford ins...

Looks like a KW Master Vibrator to me John. May be an earlier version of yours. Les, none of the 4 brass brackets can find a place to mount wood screws to the left of the steering column

Merry Christmas friends.. I recent acquired this early KW Master Vibrator and wanted to use it in my ‘14 runabout. I really don’t need it because the 4 Brent Mize coils are excellent but just desired the ‘bling’ factor. And I understand it’s purpose and how it’s wired but don’t seem to have any room...

Spoke to him today. Hes good. Still jovial. Yeah; a great guy, has helped me too. 2020 has been tough on most of us - some more than others.

Good question. I’ll call him...

I’ve won more than a few beers from Texas license plate “experts” who said the state didn’t place the date on 1923 plates. Well, the state didn’t - except for Dealer plates. Hence the ‘D’ on the set..... And the first state issued plate in Texas was 1917. Prior to that date towns issued license plat...

FWIW, I’ve learned the worst way to paint cast iron is spray painting. Whether a rattle can or spray gun. And whether you want satin, glossy or flat. Brushing on your desired paint fills the cast iron grain and remains beautiful for ever.

Naaah....not Model T

Nice looking cut off touring. Do I understand you to say the key falls out when running on magneto AND battery ?

I easily made a flywheel lifting device like Steve posted. It’s really important to have 3 ‘legs’ of chain and hooks rather than 2. More stable.u

I might have to break down and install front and rear turn signals. Last Saturday I was coming home on a rural sparsely traveled gravel road in the centerdoor and signaled a left turn with my left arm straight out. Well, the idiot behind me thought I motioned him to pass me. So we nearly swapped pai...

Hank,... why do I think 1912 windshield assemblies were brass ? Are the legs of the hinges of equal length or is the bottom leg longer ? Windshield frames sheet metal or brass ?.. thank you

Well, good for us. Welcome Rachel..And thank you Susan for your past leadership..

That’ll easily be descending Pikes Peak in the 1976 VMCCA Glidden Tour. I was in the 1923 Ford touring that I kept from 1966 ( first T) until 2016. Had a Ruckstell and was very concerned about it coming out of low because I only had lined internal emergency brake shoes. The 17 miles downhill with re...

You mean like this ? I can’t use it. I’m Presbyterian...george
(512)37six-4one80

What oldav8tor said on 15 Nov. that hunk of brass + cut down later under axle wishbone is the BEST

Loved the Model T portion of the video ! Many thanks for posting it. I was reminded of the time that Kirk and Randy drove the latter’s 1913 touring in a NY City to left coast tour. They were flying the MS flag ( partially Stars and Bars ) And became lost in NYC and ended up driving thru Harlem. 😂😂.....

A quick and dirty diagnosis is to remove the mag terminal on top of the tranny cover to see if there’s lint or junk (wire ?) on its spring. This will limit mag output. While that mag terminal is out, replace it with a front main accy Oiler mag terminal - if grandpa hadn’t already....If you enjoy Mod...

And when you cut the torque tube to allow for the length of whatever Warford you buy, be very precise in lining up the 4 T tranny holes with the 6 TT differential halves bolt holes before welding....

Very nice looking young couple Stan. I applaud the military and work ethic you portray in them. Now show us a picture of a couple of
Restored U & Js...

When you have to go to low gear pulling a hill; make sure you lock that low Band hard on the low drum with your left foot. If it slips it’ll really heat up the drum and could cause it to crack.

Here’s the other side. All wood is original. I’m the second owner

Mine is a ‘19 centerdoor so I might have wood where you’d have metal. The panels aren’t nailed or tacked but, rather glued to the A pillar, vertical wood to the rear of firewall and compound curve wood following the contour of the Cowl.

Oh yeah,... I always liked to haul hay in a Model T touring car too - until I bought a F 250 and a 24’ gooseneck trailer

Thanks for the cool pictures !

Sold ! Thanks MTFCA and Greg

Wonder who will be the “lucky heir” to receive 8-9 cents on the $ when the collector attains room temp ??

Love

the omnibus Terry. First time I’ve seen it’s pics. Original radiator too ! How far does that take you before getting hot ? Back in the 50s when I was very young, our church also had Halloween parties. Now our church produces a Reformation Festival on 31 Oct..

And what makes it a ‘14 ? The hood former perhaps or maybe the repop oil filler cap. So they made bitsas way back in the 50s too.

Only **back to top** this item

Greg,....you still coming tomorrow to pick up the 2 steel felloes ?...george

I have 2 I’d sell. Stop off about 7 miles north of Lockhart next time you’re heading west on IH 10 to save shipping. Want ‘em powder coated or not ?... george house
gwhouse731(at)gmail(dot)com

Well then.... how about $70 ?

Hopefully its only your last tour of the season. Beautiful pictures ! Thanks for sharing them. Yep, its fixin to get a mite cooler. Winterize your touring and roadsters then drive the sedan w/o floorboards this winter.

Not real sure if its for a TT but I’ve placed a 23” TT rear felloe inside and it fits perfectly. In excellent condition-no pits or cracks.You’ll need to figure out how to attach it to the felloe. Black felloe doesn’t convey.
Only $80 + the ride
......gwhouse731(at)gmail(dot)com

Was gathering up parts to list For Sale on the MTFCA Classifieds and came upon this front spring perch. I thought they all had a ‘boss’ that showed which side of the axle they should be installed. This one obviously doesn’t. The number cast into it doesn’t appear to be Ford-6318 -then a cartouche. T...

I can’t speak on Model T s as daily drivers in the 1940s as I came along in 1950. But I became interested in and aware of Model T s in 1952. In late elementary school and junior high I knew of a 1926 roadster and 1919 centerdoor as daily drivers by elderly people in New Braunfels TX. I’ve been the p...

Back to top please....Sorry, but I don’t know what a “Model T fan with flyweights” is..

Basic Training in 1929 with WW I Truck transport.

....Yikes, those barracks look like my basic training “accommodations” at Camp Forsyth in 1970. At least we had Korean War era transport

.....What a wonderful Model T adventure - with Babbitt thrust washers and no disc brakes no doubt.

Ton Truck chassis were initially produced in few numbers in 1917 and in greater numbers in 1918 but a WW I And Model T ‘expert’ told me there was no evidence of these vehicles sent to Europe. Did you know that Walt Disney drove Model T ambulances for the AEF during WW I ? I read it on the I’Net so i...

One of two reasons:...either low speed band is too tight on the drum or high speed fingers set screws too far into the fingers. I vote on the latter. And, yes, oil too thick...

Wow Donnie !! I’m sorry about the tragedy to your touring but thank God you folks weren’t badly hurt. Thank you for turning this traumatic time into a teaching point for us old timers and newbys alike...

Welcome to this awesome fun packed hobby! You’re correct in expecting engine problems to either be electrical or fuel. Does gasoline make it to the carb bowl ? The firing order is 1,2,4,3. You may remove the spark plugs, lay them on the head and reattach the wires while hand cranking the engine thro...

What Norm said.... don’t forget to remove the radiator

. And drain the oil unless you want 3 + quarts on the floor.

I forgot to add, my ‘14 Beaudette runabout (pic in this thread) has the rectangular area to the rear of the gas tank that you’re calling the tool box. I only use it for the battery; tools in the turtleneck.

For what it’s worth; my 1914 runabout was made by Beaudette. They embossed their ‘B’ on the front of the seat riser. You may see the vertical midway bead to the right of the B in this picture..

I see nothing wrong with the black tape as pictured. Personally I use 5-6 dabs of permatex to hold the rope in its groove. With the headlight vertically mounted in the fender bracket, you cannot keep the rope in place. Either way doesn’t add to the difficulty of installing the rim with lens. After m...

Top is looking good Mark. That’s a job that needs to be done before winter all right.

I replaced the steering shaft, gears and pins in my ‘26 tudor. Drove the car for the first time in years last Saturday night and considered 4” steering wheel play was too much. That Texas T Parts unit is great !! Did have to grind about 1/32” off that top, long pin. Task was easily accomplished with...

Does your-supposedly- 1917 runabout have 4 rivets holding the bottom windshield to the cowl lamp brackets ? I’ve seen that on an early unmolested ‘17 touring. The only way I would hate you 😜 would be if you Brass up the radiator and have 2 screws holding that lower windshield to the Cowl brackets. B...

Search found 902 matches