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George House

Oh Nooooo.... that’ll drive Russ out of bizness

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Dang ! I have everything you don’t want

It’s not original - it’s a repro Brass E&J headlamp rim with NO hinge or latching mechanism ; but in otherwise excellent condition...let me know if I may help

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** my only btt this item**

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Yeah, I have a T 932 B with grease hole too. I looked. You’ll have to go in the Way Back machine to find one of those Scott...

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...last picture..

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...forgot pics

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.....for our HCCA friends. Just in time for Christmas ! Bale handle, left side kerosene brass Cowl lamp for your big 1904-1909 non Ford touring. No dents, age cracks or missing parts. Immaculate ! ...$475 + actual shipping. Will be packed box w/in a box. gwhouse731(at)gmail.com

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Whatever you do Sarika; please don’t mount your BALE handles with Phillips screws like your picture....I guess you could call them stirrup handles if you’re a gynecologist ..

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Howdy Richard and thanks again and thank you to MTFCA....
george
142 Elm Creek Rd,
Lockhart,TX 78644

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You got ‘em. Thanks Tom & MTFCA
george
142 Elm Creek Rd.
Lockhart, TX 78644

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In really nice shape. $75 + $7.90 USPS Small Flat Rate Box. gwhouse731(at)gmail.com....Personal check OK for MTFCA and MTFCI members

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....with rubber grommet. Bolts to torque tube to mitigate binding when shifting. This is not being reproduced. Have 2. Only $35 each + USPS Small Flat Rate Box for $7.90... gwhouse731(at)gmail.com

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..... don’t cut fender brackets to only mount your headlamps. Sell them for $30 @ pair and buy my headlamp brackets for $15 + $7.90 USPS small flat rate.... gwhouse731(at)gmail.com

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SOLD..Thanks MTFCA and Jim R.
And thanks uncle Stan for your further description, picture and excellent workmanship

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SOLD...Thanks William W and MTFCA

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This happened yesterday on a T Fords of Texas (MTFCI) Tour. I just spoke with the Facebook poster-our club president - Hugh Hemphil and he claims the centerdoor was totaled. Said the frame was twisted and lots of wood structural damage. I wasn’t there but just from the pictures I’d say it is a long ...

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And when you get it running and up to speed, don’t attempt anything over 18-20 MPH on Loop 289. I just sold a TT 5.25:1 Ruckstell. Someone said a master machinist is reproducing the high speed worm and bronze ring gear for $ 2000..

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Howdy Bruce, I bought my first house in Lubbock back in ‘77 at 2201 28th St. Also bought a TT Enclosed Cab stakebed up in Plainview. There was a young fellow named Paul Ray Martin that restored a ‘26 T touring on a large cotton farm out of Slaton. You have a really nice looking C Cab there. Even has...

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Yeah; I admire how you’ve included those high head brass bolts to fasten your ‘chicken slicer’ onto the carb. My OF and U&J just has high head steel bolts......I guess if this Schebler throttle plate doesn’t sell by Pearl Harbor Day I’ll just put it back in the china cabinet.

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Spoken for. Thanks Steve....awaiting $$

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Beautiful restoration Uncle Stan !! It’d be hard for me to to remove that carb from the fireplace mantle and install it on a horseless carriage..

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OK then .... $75

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Thanks for the comment Tom. It might be spoken for. Bill up in VT. Pending $$

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Gee fellas. Many years ago Ron Patterson stated the exact opposite on this Forum. Said Ford’s originals were better than repop coil box contacts. I’ve bent originals for coil boxes I’ve restored and they work fine. Very available when you find coil boxes with rotted wood.....

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Thanks for the history Tom...a precursor to NAPA, huh? Unit is in good shape. Cute oilers for shafts. Aluminum block machined to fit s 2 cylinder Maxwell. Would suffice until someone can find s Splitdorf H magneto...

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Sure enough Tim ? Thanks ! Maybe I should try and trade it for a restored 5 ball brass carb.?
Naw, I priced it to sell and hopefully will....

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Spoken for. Thanks Danny. Pending $

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.....decidedly not for a Model T. Was an incorrect unit on a 2 cylinder car I acquired years ago. Previous owner couldn’t find the rare correct mag. I did so this is now excess.
$35 + actual shipping. gwhouse731(at)gmail.com

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....decidedly not for a Model T. Was an incorrect unit on a 2 cylinder car I acquired years ago. The previous owner couldn’t find the rare correct magneto. I could so this is now excess. Mounted on a custom aluminum bar to obtain correct height to the cam gear. $35 + actual shipping. gwhouse731(at)g...

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.....that I bought years ago hoping to use on my ‘10 Maxwell until I discovered it was incorrect. Found and restored the correct Splitdorf box so this is now excess. Heavy. missing the easily made ‘key’ that inserts into the right side. $85
+ the ride....gwhouse731(at)gmail.com

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Both sandblasted and primered. The black one stamped T 933 and the red oxide one stamped
T 932C. If any ‘experts’ out there know the correct body style utilization of these, please chime in. $3O each or both for $ 55 + $8 ride.
gwhouse731(at)gmail.com

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....for you HCCA guys. This used a pipe thread to screw onto an intake manifold of a 1910 two cylinder car I bought years ago. And it utilized a Holly NH CARB. I have since acquired the correct carb thus making this lovely piece excess. $85 + USPS small flat rate. gwhouse731(at)gmail.com

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My only **btt**

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The only **btt** I’ll apply

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$55 ?...bottom line

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For ‘13-‘14 Model T black and brass Pat’d 1908 on chimney. Please note add’l Brass above font and lower chimney. Prefer in excellent shape. Thanks in advance... george
gwhouse731@gmail.com

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.....and bottom panel - still some original black paint. Nice rear cross member ‘bump’. $65 very minor not seen rust out. cannot ship. Request specific pic angles. Road trip ? Free delivery to Chickasha. gwhouse73(one)(at) gmail.com

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I might be interested in your “headlamp glass”. When you determine the price and figure out the picture posting from the good advice above; post on the Classifieds this site and you’ll get more lookers...

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The back cover of my book gives Melanie’s street address, email address and states “$25 + shipping”

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Drove the centerdoor to the 1st annual Vet Day Parade In Lockhart TEXAS

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I’m more concerned about you having the correct frame-to-steering column bracket. Ford made a half dozen different ones for Ts. What part number is on that bracket?

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....no brakes in a TT caught between aux. tranny gears ? .... just aim it at something cheap

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Thanks for the glowing reviews guys. I received an email of thanks from Melanie this morning... shes inundated...

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....was recommended to me by MTFCA Director Steve Hughes. We both own an ‘11 Hupp and it’s engineering characteristics are considerably different than our beloved T’s. I remember this excellent compilation of Brass Car tips being available decades ago but not recently. A google search found it on Am...

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....Thanks to Kathy Taggert who found this on FB and sent to me... Have a safe Halloween tonight

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Well, a top consists of sockets, bows and fabric. Assuming you only need the latter, the fabric consists of bow covers, padding and top material - usually long grain or copra vinyl. My recommendation is Classitique. Mark provides the entire kit for either touring or roadster. But the best time to ap...

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Don’t know the answer to that Tom but I remember that the late and great John Danuser said later 20” Budd wheels can be used on the TT. Many rivets holding the center mounting steel need to be removed and that section scrapped leaving only the 1 piece rim part to be affixed to the wood spokes 20” TT...

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...in aerosol cans? This query isn’t ‘OT’ because that was the very best for painting Model T small parts. The I’Net says that Sherwin Williams bought Valspar for $9.2 B but they don’t carry this product. The I’Net also says that Lowe’s sells Valspar Project Perfect cans... but calling 2 stores I wa...

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Beaver Built bodies from Bay City... that’s too funny.... Here’s a picture of me in the back seat of my centerdoor. Most wimmen think I look like Pierce Brosnan...

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Didn’t know we had a VF Forum..What was it supposed to do?

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Our centerdoor is my wife’s favorite. Think it’s the bud vases. And it’s the ‘peppiest’ T in my collection. Congratulations on your acquisition. Upholstery looks good. You sure you NEED to reword it?

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Hmmmm... Once again - very interesting. I also have a ‘19 centerdoor. Original wood in excellent condition. Your bracketry: very interesting upper steering column stabilization bracket. I don’t have this. And the “dish towel rails” on both doors. I have them too. Are they meant to grab and close the...

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Bud, You called your ‘14 a “survivor” and you also say it “binds up and is very hard to crank”. So nothing I’ve read implies a rebuilt engine (main bearings dialed tightly down on new 4X Babbitt).Norm’s advice on opening the hood and richen the mixture is good. Lifter-to-valve clearance comes to min...

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Here’s mine. Not a dealership key board

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Just wait a few hours. He’ll chime in....

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I’ll second both of those suggestions. I’ve dealt with both and am supremely happy with the experiences.

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Howdy Wayne, I was one of three people that started the Cen Tex Tin Lizzies nearly 40 years ago in Austin. Google it. I am no longer a member. I live on a farm about 25 miles south of Austin and would selfishly like nothing better than to have a Model T hobbiest relocate to Caldwell County. Lots of ...

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But, then again, we’re extremely fortunate in that tons of Model T information has been published and made available over the years thanks to Bruce, Hugo, uncle Jack, et al. In other marques of which I’ve restored there’s absolutely no printed information to help the restorer and Merle Simonsma of e...

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Very interesting....I sold a set of 3 Victor #1 lamps to a friend in Oregon last March at Chickasha. They had the cast mounting bracket. You didn’t buy that lamp from a noted brass era collector from OR, did you ?

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**btt**...I believe these rear “light” dimensions have been researched and published somewhere but can’t put my finger on it. Can anyone else answer Smith’s request ?

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And I bought a metal rear window frame for my ‘26 FORD roadster from our Dan Treace and had it nickel plated. I then had it installed on a new Classitique top. I did it because this thin plastic sewn into tops nowadays is not close to original isinglass. And seeing it in every touring and roadster o...

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Next year’s Texas T Party is scheduled to be in Temple, TX...Tony and Debbie Marino are among the best and most fun Model T hobbiests in the State. I’m sorry I missed it this year but we were worn out from the most excellent Covered Bridges Tour. Will definitely not miss the T Party early next Octob...

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Jerome, The metal gutter bracket IS correct ( and extremely hard to find !) for a 1919 Ford. I am the 2nd owner of a ‘19 centerdoor and that metal gutter was on top of the wood firewall and centers the hood. Currently 8 hours from home returning from the Covered Bridges tour but I’ll try and send pi...

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More perfect bucolic roads on which to drive our Model T s this week. Even a driver older than his Model T !! This Missouri ‘tourist’ is 97 and his touring is only 93 !! Historic covered bridges built between 1862 and the 1920 s. Supper with an Amish family includes a 9 course meal then 5 pies after...

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Way e... “Slightly different but almost the same as a T Flywheel”..?? A Fordson Model F Flywheel is 3”-4” thick and will weigh well over 100 lbs.

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And you found the Ford script ...... where ?

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Wonderful 100 mile tour today along country roads lined with 8’ corn and fields of soy beans. Tonight we were serenaded by an incredibly talented Blue Grass trio on the courthouse square. See the musicians on the porch thru the T windshield. Photos by Kathy Taggert.

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Ha !... not stealing field corn. Friend’s exhaust pack nut unscrewed. Had to retrieve correct wrench for him.

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First day was great fun !! Here’s a few pics from my ‘26 roadster. Corn was being harvested. Amish boy gave me permission to take his picture making silage. You know the drill - touch the upside down picture to make it rightside up

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It’s missing that bottom riveted-on piece to fasten the spare rim/tire and keep it from swinging back and forth from the top two rim mounting points. It would also have provision for a padlock.

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We’re leaving south central Texas this morning for Parke County. Hope to make Memphis tonight. Trailering the ‘26 roadster. First time for us too....

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Went into town this morning in the 100 year old Taurus (centerdoor) to get a haircut. Unfortunately the exhaust pack nut came unscrewed and slid down the exhaust when about 1/2 mile from home. Turned around because I was scared the floorboards might catch fire, then the car, then me...and I wouldn’t...

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Shoot ..... I think “Model T travel” or driving Model T s doesn’t cost - it pays. It pays by clearing one’s head on back country roads or fueling the old male ego by driving a T thru a tourist destination and smilin for the cameras. It also pays me by living in nostalgia temporarily. I’ve been drivi...

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Good job Rich ! And I especially like the pictures of the steps of your job. I did the grade 8 bolts too but, instead of JB Weld, I used RTV Hi Temp on the mating surfaces. Thanks for sharing your well thought-out technique !

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Good for you Bob!! Keep showing her off and educating folks. I tried to do the same last year at a HUGE car show here at Lockhart. Took the ‘14 runabout after spending a day prepping it. Spoke to hundreds of people about Model Ts and must’ve had thousands of pics taken. But the Mustang and Chevy clu...

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Mark, I think that 2nd picture has us looking at the clear lens with the blue lens visible on the other side. BTW, that’s a pat’d 1908 stamped on the chimney and not a 32 so; check the top half of the font. It’s probably painted brass !

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Rod,... I have lots of good TT brake shoes if you need some. $50 @ pr+ actual shipping USPS med. flat rate..gwhouse731@gmail.com

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It’s somewhere between a late ‘25 (wide tranny pedals) and mid production year ‘27 ( (rectangular dash switch) .Engine serial number ??

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I should have also said I DID change wheels from 30 X 3 1/2 to 21” wire wheels and I appreciate the reacquire correct toe in advice..

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I began prepping the T for Covered Bridges later this month when I noticed huge scrubbing wear on the LF tire. I brought this set of 5 last March at Chickasha. I immediately remembered the 1/4”-5/16” Ford recommendation but wanted to review techniques from Forum archives. There is where I read an ad...

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Love your assessment Scott..Right on ! I don’t see a problem with Califunny’s legislative reaction to the Kevin Hart incident. Might even increase the Model T owners/drivers from that state to Texas and other reasonable jurisdictions

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I saw this on a trailer at a Model T tour :

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You have a ‘26-‘27 touring. That forged saddle should have a 1/2” hole for your “prop rod”.

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Ha ! Rewooded, not rewording. Let me k ow if you need further.....

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Here’s my ‘14 runabout under-the-seat wood: the ‘lid’ measures 31 1/4” X 14 5/8”. This body was reworded by Ray Wells aka The Craftsman.

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My wife says I’m very opinionated and think everyone is entitled to my opinion, so here goes: Absolutely !! Replace whatever year original crank you have with a SCAT - especially if you’re in the ‘Go Fast’ crowd. Several years ago two friends of mine -both with ‘14 tourings with rebuilt ‘14 engines ...

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Jus’ LUV them light, speedy, 22 HP runabouts ! Heres my 2 19 14.. congratulations for breathing life into a 40 year old resto. You’re just beginning to have fun with it

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Ben Martin in Tucker GA. Google; MTFCA rebuild switch. Look at the second post for his phone number

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Breathtaking pics Russ !! Thanks for sharing the results of your dedication to this rare and unique body style....another Stynoski ?

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Drove the ‘26 roadster to church today...

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Ha ! Birds of a feather flock together Don. I’d like to give you an “immensely satisfying” experience by taking this $&%#€* steering wheel spider off the column..

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I have and use an original Spindle bushing reamer. And I only ream the lower new bushing to fit the spindle in the axle yoke. The entire weight of the front of the T is on the upper bushings. Why ream them ?

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....but it’s a cutie !

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What Allan said....but let me add one extra step....quench with water. Always on dissimilar metals rusted together. I too get enjoyment separating rusted Model T cranks.....
get a life, huh?

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I have a restored ‘26 tudor I’d sell but it’s a budget buster

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I know I have a TT torque tube - maybe a driveshaft as well. Also have a friend from Destin FL coming to see me next week....in a F250. Couple

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