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By golly you’re right Allan ! Once I expanded the picture I saw they were the later heavier clamps. You’re right, all he needs are the 4 correct studs....

They call me ‘Style over Function’ around these parts.....but I feel your perfectly functional 4 manifold clamps are the early style. The New and Improved clamps are heavier duty and would install ‘flipped over’ from your style. Engine looks 600% better than my ‘27. Welcome !!!

Yeah... I had one of those ‘23-‘25 rear touring seat + 2 back doors for years. Tried, I thought very aggressively to sell it for $150. Two years at Chickasha and MTFCA Classifieds. Incorporating it into a cutoff would require a wood kit and a lot of work. I just figured everybody was content with th...

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In the-posting title and in his lead sentence he identified Vaporizer as the type he is needing info on

Looks like a fun assembly project David. Thanks for sharing your good fortune. The only comments of substance I can provide: make sure you get a statement of differential installation. If none; open it up and follow instructions in the MTFCA front and rear end pamphlet. And, the Muncie tranny is a g...

Wayne, have you ever hooked up with the Cen Tex Tin Lizzie’s in Austin ? Probly Randy Brown of that club ever reads the Forum. He’s reached out to you before.

Howdy Joe,
There’s no problem using an NH carb on a Fordson. I have one on my ‘19 ladder side 6 spoke rear wheel too. Don’t use the water bath air cleaner either. Just don’t plow in a dust storm.

Ya’ll I cheated 😞....I tried following the up and down movement of the raw gas as it turned into an air/fuel mixture and found that sheet metal ‘coil’ was toast so I turned to the old standby NH carb. Makes starting and running much simpler....Question: How do I keep the 2 bolts fastening the bottom...

Whatever you do; don’t try to use a polishing wheel on them. And don’t ask me how I know that 😞 it’ll turn you expensive glass channel into a pretzel. What I did do on my ‘14 windshield glass channel - that’s supposed to be shiny brass - is I spent hours hand cleaning with steel wool then a polishin...

I have four early ‘50s Non Skid 30 X 3s on my ‘11 Hupp. I’m in for a new set of Bockley’s...

Oh, ... OK.. then it’ll be a “speedster”. Then the front spring won’t matter. Use that one

Hey doc; do you know ‘26-‘27 Ford front springs are different from previous front springs ? The arch is lower. Yes, Allan is right. The spring in your picture has been assembled from multi years and assembled not in order (longer spring leafs above shorter leafs). For instance, if you install a ‘24 ...

Yes: I install a pad on all my belly pans. I found an old truck dually thick rubber rear rock shield alongside the road while I was looking for a T oil filler cap. I’ve been cutting a 4” diameter piece out for years for a pad. Then I use a bottle jack on the oil drain plug (15/16”) to lift the engin...

Howell’s Sheet Metal has been legendary for that exact level of customer service every since David sold the business. I can’t believe they even answered the phone on 2/3 rds of your calls.

Me too ! I received my ‘23 T touring in ‘65 when I was 15. Sold it in 2015 after 50 years and a 1976 drive up and down Pikes Peak at a VMCCA Glidden

...And Brent is my coil man too. I ditto all the good recommendations above

Yes. I knew that Mark. My question concerned the bolts through the crankcase that Dan precisely answered.

That’s perfect Dan ..Thanks !!

The other day I was disassembling a 11 7 19 Model T motor when I recognized the block/crankcase bolts were cotter pinned but the trans cover/crankcase bolts/nuts were fastened with lock washers. This made sense I thought because the engineers determined the hogsheads had to be removed on occasion to...

The biggest puzzler I’ve ever recognized to Henry Ford’s way of thinking is his introduction of 3 speed sliding gear transmissions in 1917 with his Fordson tractors and continuing throughout Model T 2 speed planetary transmission production in his cars.

Good idea Terry.... I hope that’s the plastic float material that Stan will be using on my two
U& Js..

Thanks Dan. Good consideration. I’m going to try Scott’s method on my repop carb but, in the meantime, I went out to the barn and picked out several original NH floats and put them all to the test. Picked a winner, installed it, turned on the gas and didn’t leak - car running or not. Went for a driv...

You only lost a fan blade - on the pavement ? If so, consider yourself lucky. I lost a fan blade on my ‘14 and it stuck into the bottom of the top tank of a 1 week old Brass Works brass radiator. So I got to fix both radiator and fan. Expect 100 + year old spinning fan blades to develop age cracks. ...

Rocky Mountain. Period correct. ...I only have Henry’s brakes on all my T s so I’ve been enjoying driving them like Model T s for 53 years.

Great idea Scott ! In my initial post I said “Next I placed the float in a cup of water and it sunk” (over time). I’ll go on the hunt now for RMA flux and eutectic solder. Thanks !

Thanks John but I’d just be replacing a 10 year old never used new Lang’s float with another one. Suppose I could call and ask for a float test before sending but, in the tradition of restoring, was just wondering if there was a lightweight ‘brush on’ or ‘spray on’ product someone has used successfu...

The other day I replaced the carburetor on a T with a rebuilt carb done by a dear deceased friend about 10 years ago. But gasoline wouldn’t stop pouring out of the inboard hole next to the choke shaft hole. I tapped and tapped hoping for just a stuck needle in the seat - to no avail. So I drained th...

Agree with Allan. The ‘Ford O’ (lamp on the right 1st and 2nd picture) was non electric commercial and fit on a somewhat rare “butcher knife” bracket. The mounting bolt on the lamp side won’t fit any T bracket except the butcher knife bracket. So the little red lens will act as a tail light and the ...

Yes Jim. . I have those “belly pans” on 5 of my T s as a precaution. I also adjust them to take weight off the pan ears that mount on 1/4” rubber above the frame rails. But I have an old 3 dip starter equipped engine with both ears broke off and 2 Ford ?NOS? Replacement ears. I just needed the seque...

I have a real nice April 1918 engine if you want to make the old girl legitimate . you’ll need an Armstrong starter tho”.

Great considerations Allan. I’m wondering about replacing a later pan ‘ear’ in a later model pan. What’s the sequence of events? Remove broken ‘ear’. Rivet new ear on? Then how is braze applied?

How about $15 apiece then ?

. That was RICH Dave. Loved the true comment.

IMHO, the best and easiest to install outside Oiler is the one described and pictured in Dan Trease’s Post. I’ve got ‘em on all my T s and every Model T I’ve previously had. On the last install I cut out about 8” of copper tubing and replaced with clear plastic tubing. Sure enough; that flywheel spl...

Yeah Charley... right or left.... all 3 doors of a touring and passenger door of a roadster... can’t speak on the Canadians.... never seen one

Passenger side and touring rear left side. Sandblasted and primered. I thought they were ‘24/‘25 but the Forum taught me 1 Year only. $40 + cheapest freight or your choice. George.
gwhouse731(at)gmail.com

Extremely well spoken Gary Hammond (tinman). I once bought a chain hoist from that Chinese garage sale called Harbor Freight. Was rated at 2 tons. The first time I used it was to lift a 900 pound Fordson engine + flywheel. It allowed the engine to get about 4’ off the floor then a chain link was str...

... sent email to Dennis...

Not too sure a modern AC auto compressor would drag down our precious 20 HP. We used to have a ‘62 ch&$€y II with dealer add on AC. When you flicked the switch to turn it on while underway, you were thrown forward in the seat. Nowadays, the compressors somehow don’t steal HP from the little KIAs and...

Out of respect to my Model T brothers; this’ll be my only **btt** this item

Many thanks Hap - and you too David. As usual, I learn many tidbits of useful information from your research and diligence at correctitude (new word). So. The rectangular appearing hinge IS a 1 Year part,huh? And I didn’t know ol’ Henry didn’t like to use ‘Model years’ in discussion. I’ve been in th...

Here’s a picture of me in my centerdoor with my Pierce Brosnan mask on. Ten made for TV (AMC) series of ‘The Son’

Love that tulip hauler !! Beautiful colors in the fastidious Dutch gardens ! Thank you for posting the pics !

Sure you can ! Measure center/center of hubcaps on one side, then the other. That should tell you which radius rod nut to adjust. It might

Wood rotted but metal in excellent condition. No rust pits. All metal and rare machine screws w/ square nuts included. Only $55 + shipping. Also have real nice rear Seat Riser and excellent floorboard risers for sale...George
gwhouse731(at)gmail.com

Howdy Kim,
Do you happen to have the mate for this E&J cowl lamp. See the additional brass above and below the black square body. I need the left side. Thanks !

Show your nuts on the outside ! And for ‘14, they’re square. The whole purpose of carriage bolts is for the square shoulders to bite into the wood. And for the ‘14 taillamp bracket, the nuts are also square....

Sold ! Thanks Brad and MTFCA !

... with no Oiler hole?..Will need to be rebushed $9 + $9 shipping. George gwhouse731(at)gmail.com

All I can say is that it perfectly matches the upper window pulls on my ‘19 centerdoor.. Make offer. George. gwhouse731@gmail.com

If that’s the case, where do all these rectangular (red oxide primer in my pic above) fit in ? The New and Improved open car hinges are totally different. Other than me; who else has seen an unmolested ‘24 touring or roadster with a hinge as I stated above ? That rectangular hinge isn’t a 1 Year onl...

The early to body style 1923 is the one on the right (upside down) . The 24-25 is represented by the pic on the left .

No, John prior to the ‘24 Model year the open car hinges appeared-when opened- as a triangle with a flat top. But thanks for the input. I’ll post a picture.

A friend of mine needs to replace a 24 roadster door hinge rib or pillar. I have Mel Miller’s wood blueprints for a 14-21 roadster. What, if anything, is common or appropriate for his roadster and my wood plans ? I know the hinge is different. Thanks all !!

Oh no !! I so enjoyed his participation on this Forum and very much increased my Model T knowledge by reading of Herm’s experiences. Like Jerry said, “ I hope we were listening”.. to him. Prayers for God’s comfort an Grace to the Kohnke family.,

Jelf Test for vertical.....It actually works !!

October 2018 we were on the Covered Bridges Tour in Western IN. Wonderful time !! Took the ‘26 roadster.

OK.... help me out here Mike. “right front crossmember bracket for TT” means two things to me. Either the NOS corner bracket pair pictured below or the bracket pair pictured below onto which the radiator mounts with 2 rivets visible on the front of the crossmember. I compared both pairs with a TT fr...

** Out of respect for my Forum Friends, this’ll be my only btt this item **.... OBO....

**Out of respect for my Forum Friends, this’ll be my only btt this item**.....IOBO..

**My only btt this item**

**Out of respect for my Forum Friends, this will be my only btt this item **

It’s unusual too. Distance c/c spring eyes is 32” and spring width is 1 1/2”. The main leaf has Oiler holes. Next leaf is squared off. Fifth leaf has two clamps riveted on. None of these 5 leafs have center holes for a bolt. Sixth leaf does. (See pic) No rust pitting. Only $70 + shipping. George gwh...

Only superficial rust. Really straight. No pitting, dents or repair. Some original black paint. Only $50 + shipping. George... gwhouse731(at)gmail.com

Minor superficial rust. No pitting or rustout. Some original black paint and original wood (see pics)..Only $60. Will cost too much to ship. Road trip ?... George gwhouse731(at)gmail.com

Thank you for the positive testimonial Matthew.

Dave,
Text me a picture and I’ll post it here for you...george (512) 376-4180

How about $60 ??

No email rec’d. Shackle still available.

Lester, these??..I can furnish... george

Thanks Herb; but you said “them”. I posted 2 pictures of the only Mae West shackle I have. And my last statement in the ad “Note, one rear shackle”.

Nope.... close but no seegar. Your ‘outboard’ side is curved. Mine is straight. And your ‘inboard’ Neck is longer. Dimensions are the same....sorry

Shoot... I’ll buy it for $50 and pay shipping...george

.....I found 3 of these in my stash years ago when I began restoring the ‘14 runabout with incorrect shackles. So I had a friend weld up the shafts and machine them to 0.56” for a slip on bushing fit. Oil holes redrilled and 1/8” PT Oiler threads tapped. Guaranteed as presented. $40 + the ride. Geor...

Very early ‘15 centerdoor. Artist’s rendition? Fork mounted carbide headlamps and curved front fenders. Congratulations on your discovered treasure !!

Rob, you can use a dial indicator too. I’ve made a ‘transmission lift’ tool you can use. It’s essentially 3 chain lengths connected with a ring on the lift end and hooks for the flywheel end. When the engine is vertical-nose down- it makes it easier to lift the tranny numerous times

OK then ....$70 bottom price..

Jim,...contact Heff and Luke Cordes our at Engle. They have a bunch of Model T s - even a tractor trailer TT !

That’s a good piece at a great price. Used with fork mounted carbide lights.

What kind of brackets are those Mark ? I’ve never seen anything like that for Model T s

Definitely a flatearth car. Love the sound of that 1 cylinder exhaust! Reminds me of when I pushed a’09 Brush through about a dozen switchbacks up Pikes Peak in the 1976 Glidden Tour. Was only 26 years old then. I’d sure like to add one to my collection of little runabouts.

I have most of a nice one I don’t need. Missing top 2 not visible leafs...George.
gwhouse731@gmail.com

Thanks for the reproduced ad Ray. So ..... it’s a winter water pump, eh ? I hear it’s snowing in Minnesota..

....and I have one of uncle Stan’s restored U&J carbs on my ‘14 runabout. It makes my T scary fast ! If you’re performance minded, this next unit should be ready in a few weeks.

Anyone seen one like it ?... Dan... Jay ?

As an answer to many questions - yes, it IS for Model T s. The two bolt holes are same as T head water outlet bolt holes so pump pulley is perfectly above fan pulley. So a longer fan belt will be required to run all 3 pullies. The impeller is located where the hotter coolant gets ‘pushed’ to the upp...

Now bottom price is $159 + the ride. New ones are over $800

** My only btt**

OK... now $190

OK. The little pencil thingy didn’t work. Of course I meant WATER PUMP ?

...replaces head water outlet. This is a Stockton CA accessory ! Brass impeller pulley driven off fan pulley. Only $80 freight ppd in lower 48. George.. gwhouse731(at)gmail.com Please, no PM

No cracks or Repairs or Rivet Gouges. Use your own bearing assy. buy rivets from suppliers or Big Flats Rivets.Only $100 and postage ppd in lower 48. George.. gwhouse731(at)gmail.com

I’ve got one I’d sell Dan. Handle turns real nice - not rust frozen like most. That is; if you haven’t already found one...george...gwhouse73one(at)gmail.com

...The 2 with shafts $20 each and the 1 w/o shaft is $9 + FedEx. Won’t fit in USPS flat rate
george....gwhouse731(at)gmail.com

...no cracks. Tight rivets. Really, really nice clutch lugs w/ very minimal wear $210 + your choice shipping...george...gwhouse731(at)gmail.com

Oh, I knew right off it isn’t a TT...

Good grief ! Consider that low band constricting on the low drum gets that heavy trailer with a not insignificant heavy load under way and another band constricting on a brake drum (presumably narrow) to slow/stop it. And all that’s done with only 20-22 HP ! Totally interesting photo ! Thanks for sh...

Most Texas license plate collectors will swear that 1924 is the first full size Texas plate with the year on it. I have original small size Texas plates dated 1921 and 1922. But also have this rare 1923 set (rare because state issued to owners weren’t dated) The Key is the first letter ‘D’ for dealer.

Most Texas license plate collectors will swear that 1924 is the first full size Texas plate with the year on it. I have original small size Texas plates dated 1921 and 1922. But also have this rare 1923 set (rare because state issued to owners weren’t dated) The Key is the first letter ‘D’ for dealer.

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