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by Jem
Tue Dec 19, 2023 2:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A picture is worth 1,000 words with Steve Jelf
Replies: 58
Views: 3726

Re: A picture is worth 1,000 words with Steve Jelf

Steve, your fame has spread across the Atlantic. I doubt I'll get to the US again to meet you but I love your videos and photos. Merry Christmas and a full recovery in 2024.
by Jem
Mon Nov 20, 2023 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf Sunday, 11/19
Replies: 32
Views: 3106

Re: Steve Jelf Sunday, 11/19

Great news! And I'm thousands of miles away and never met Steve, but I am delighted he's getting better
by Jem
Fri Nov 03, 2023 3:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T's on film
Replies: 13
Views: 753

Re: Model T's on film

Get Put And Get Under has the greatest Model T/ silent movie joke. Harold is tinkering with the motor when the whole car starts trembling. Being a silent movie, we think the car started. Harold is in a silent movie so he thinks the car started! Jumps in, stamps on the clutch, nothing happens. Looks ...
by Jem
Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Safe-T-Block for handbrake
Replies: 9
Views: 744

Re: Safe-T-Block for handbrake

Yes, that's just why my mate Rodney came up with it
by Jem
Sun Oct 22, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Safe-T-Block for handbrake
Replies: 9
Views: 744

Safe-T-Block for handbrake

As requested, pics of safety device. Not patented, feel free to copy but ,please, no varnished mahogany and polished brass trim, this is shade-tree engineering for a T, just scrap wood and mismatched nails :lol:
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by Jem
Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Safety tip and a funny story
Replies: 22
Views: 1224

Re: Safety tip and a funny story

You all need a Safe-T-Block. Take a 6"piece of 2x1, cut it in half, screw one piece across the other so have a T shape. Drop the down stroke piece into the slot in front of the lever and it cannot go beyond neutral. We used this in the movies when actors drove Ts - they could throw off the brake, st...
by Jem
Thu Jul 13, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford Tri-Motor coming to Ohio
Replies: 19
Views: 1629

Re: Ford Tri-Motor coming to Ohio

Been there, got the T shirt! In 2003 the EAA Trimotor was at the Centennial then moved upstate next day to a provincial airport where they offered rides. By talking nicely to a ground crew member I got to ride the right hand seat in the cockpit and took the stick for half a circuit - cross-wind and ...
by Jem
Sun Dec 11, 2022 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Five ball carb question
Replies: 43
Views: 3248

Re: Five ball carb question

Just had a quick look at my 5 ball, restored by Stan. Balls all measure .435", ports below all .410". Don't have a scale in my workshop but I am guessing that same size means same weight. Not sure how this chimes with the progressive response to vacuum described above. I haven't yet run this carb my...
by Jem
Wed Nov 09, 2022 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford in Lilliput
Replies: 8
Views: 1233

Ford in Lilliput

This is from our Club calendar for November. Seems to me that the huntsman and his lady friend are below 4ft height!
by Jem
Tue Mar 08, 2022 2:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Clarification on vehicle manufacture numbers 1908 to 1922
Replies: 4
Views: 1051

Re: Clarification on vehicle manufacture numbers 1908 to 1922

FWIW, my Aug 09 has a raised 3 on the side of the block.
by Jem
Sat Mar 05, 2022 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T #2
Replies: 112
Views: 15337

Re: T #2

I have been watching this saga with horrified fascination, it is both hilarious and tragic. If Don Hess did buy a substantially complete #2 car, any value it had has been destroyed by the 'restoration' it has suffered (yes, suffered is the word). Imagine what an important exhibit it would be if he h...
by Jem
Sun Feb 27, 2022 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anyone heard from Constantine?
Replies: 20
Views: 4414

Anyone heard from Constantine?

Of Melbourne to Moscow fame. He had an apartment in Crimea and a Ukrainian girlfriend at one time, which is what prompted his epic trip. Last I heard from was several years ago when he mentioned going to the US
by Jem
Sat Feb 12, 2022 4:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T #2
Replies: 112
Views: 15337

Re: T #2

FWIW, my Aug 17 1909 car #9267 has had a hard life but when it came into my hands in1979 the engine was relatively unmolested. When I stripped it down in the early 80s the crank was still STD and pistons 0.0025" (yes 2 and half thou, not 25) which means I believe that the bores had just been honed ,...
by Jem
Sat Feb 05, 2022 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T #2
Replies: 112
Views: 15337

Re: T #2

I think if you approach the car with a pocket knife, Bonhams may have a fit!
by Jem
Sat Feb 05, 2022 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T #2
Replies: 112
Views: 15337

Re: T #2

I'm assuming this is the Don Hess car (of disputed provenance) that I saw in Scotland a few years ago.
by Jem
Thu Jan 13, 2022 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Randall Anderson
Replies: 65
Views: 9072

Re: Randall Anderson

I never met Randall but he gave me lots of advice by email and did a fabulous rewind job on my 09 mag ring. Obviously much loved and respected. My condolences to his family and friends.
by Jem
Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Eifel cars made by Ford.
Replies: 4
Views: 1350

Re: Eifel cars made by Ford.

One of the links Rich posted clearly states they used British designs. The Model Y became the Koln, the Model C became the Eiffel. The US V8 became the Rheinlander. I can't see a reference to the Model 62, which used the V8-60, that also was made in France as the Matford.
by Jem
Sat Dec 18, 2021 2:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ok.... I am baffled!
Replies: 10
Views: 1864

Re: Ok.... I am baffled!

My long gone friend Eric Goodey, who was around in the 20s, gave me a tip for starting a worn T on mag. Get a tyre lever behind the front pulley and shift the crankshaft forward, that takes up the end float and helps the mag to fire on your first pull.
by Jem
Fri Nov 19, 2021 5:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 Town Car to be auctioned in UK
Replies: 17
Views: 3444

Re: 1909 Town Car to be auctioned in UK

https://www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/76- ... 54841&sd=1

Sold for £33,750 Inc premium. I didn't go to view, would have liked to know if the frame was 1909. Still think the new owner might have trouble getting a UK registration. The more genuine 1912 seems unsold.
by Jem
Fri Nov 12, 2021 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New scam
Replies: 20
Views: 3167

Re: New scam

Well I feel quite insulted! Nobody's has tried to scam me, do I look that poor?
by Jem
Sat Oct 23, 2021 6:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 Town Car to be auctioned in UK
Replies: 17
Views: 3444

Re: 1909 Town Car to be auctioned in UK

Well, I hoped to provoke discussion and I did! Couple of points others haven't made: RHD - to the best of my knowledge there are none from 1909, the first RHD import to the UK was in 1910, I will check what 'The English Model T Ford' says. There is no paperwork, no registration document, no frame no...
by Jem
Sun Oct 10, 2021 2:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slow vehicle sign
Replies: 15
Views: 2370

Re: Slow vehicle sign

There was a period just after the introduction of the electric starter & dynamo when Ford tried to standardise LHD worldwide, so there are original UK cars with LHD, but the majority of cars in our club are relatively recent imports from the US.
by Jem
Sat Oct 09, 2021 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slow vehicle sign
Replies: 15
Views: 2370

Re: Slow vehicle sign

That's in the UK, Model T Ford Register event. The club sells those magnetic signs, no use to me with an ally body!
by Jem
Sun Aug 15, 2021 2:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anyone remember building one of these as a boy?
Replies: 39
Views: 5238

Re: Anyone remember building one of these as a boy?

Didn't build the Big T but did an SJ Duesenberg in the same scale, that had an electric motor. The big kit maker in the UK was, and still is, Airfix They do lots of classics such as Jag E and even a 1/12 Blower Bentley. I had squadrons of their aircraft hanging from my bedroom ceiling. Their 1912 T ...
by Jem
Mon Aug 09, 2021 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ethanol question. Any chemist out there?
Replies: 23
Views: 3434

ethanol question. Any chemist out there?

There are several videos on You Tube showing how you can add water to E10 and the water will absorb the ethanol and you can then decant the de-ethanoled gasoline off. Are they right? Very relevant here in the UK as all our standard fuel is going E10 next month. I have one car with 10.5 compression h...
by Jem
Sun Jul 25, 2021 2:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where to find a die for the wood wheel hub cap
Replies: 21
Views: 2919

Re: Where to find a die for the wood wheel hub cap

The reason most front hubs won't accept the hub cap is that they have been spread by having slightly oversize bearing races forced into them. That's why you find split hub caps, they in turn have been forced onto a spread hub. Close examination of my hubs show they have a hairline crack the full len...
by Jem
Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: William Braybrook - Henry's chauffeur?
Replies: 6
Views: 1799

Re: William Braybrook - Henry's chauffeur?

My friend Lizzie will be delighted with William Braybrook as VP of the Michigan Chauffers Association!
by Jem
Sat Jun 19, 2021 2:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tuning an Aermore
Replies: 4
Views: 1402

Re: Tuning an Aermore

Thanks, that post was helpful. I think mine is also a Lucas repro, certainly that's the name on the valve assembly. Looks like it needs some work.
by Jem
Fri Jun 18, 2021 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: William Braybrook - Henry's chauffeur?
Replies: 6
Views: 1799

William Braybrook - Henry's chauffeur?

A fellow volunteer at our local museum told me her 'family folklore' said that great-uncle Bill was Henry Ford's chauffeur. She doesn't have much detail, but he would likely been born 1870 to 1880 and emigrated to US, married an American and lived in Detroit. Be interesting to know if his name turns...
by Jem
Fri Jun 18, 2021 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tuning an Aermore
Replies: 4
Views: 1402

Tuning an Aermore

Just picked up an exhaust whistle with adaptor for my Model A. Doesn't sound quite right so I checked each tube with the air gun. The 2 deepest notes don't toot so well, any one got tips on how to check the alignment?
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by Jem
Mon May 24, 2021 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stan Howe RIP
Replies: 95
Views: 13436

Re: Stan Howe RIP

Never met or spoke but we had a lot of email chatter and I loved his posts. His work on my 5ball was sheer artistry. A great loss. Condolences to friends and family
by Jem
Sun Apr 18, 2021 2:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Safety with Subtlety
Replies: 28
Views: 5198

Re: Safety with Subtlety

Looking forward to part 2. In 42 years of T driving, traffic density and speed has increased to the point where we feel very vulnerable now.
by Jem
Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where did you discover your Model T?
Replies: 39
Views: 5334

Re: Where did you discover your Model T?

Hershey 1979.jpg Hershey 1979. A kind gentleman (who had served in the USAF in the UK), on hearing our English accents, invited us out of the rain into his RV. As the rain stopped, his friend arrived and said to the son of the family 'Larry, get that car uncovered, it won't sell under a tarp'. This...
by Jem
Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T/Model A Song 1928
Replies: 9
Views: 2205

Re: Model T/Model A Song 1928

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOHfApjHyNNnCxTbujefEAhP4p_QZztfi8jWc4SX8RF41o0vpNtuQGQP8x-ox3iGg?key=TmZwd2llVEtRWXhHNndIOUJSTDdDVmNDUVdZNF9R https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPrQKUH05xoZjjUdXR7puQoj-7ttK7GptrVxsCCRJJPxOTvkplPbYjkDoVI5_KCbw?key=S0ItRGdGcjdaWHltbkx5N2VIelpsNkRJeDEwalNR I ho...
by Jem
Fri Feb 12, 2021 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is this Ford sign correct?
Replies: 5
Views: 1696

Re: Is this Ford sign correct?

Rest assured, Steve, I am not about to buy it!
by Jem
Fri Feb 12, 2021 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is this Ford sign correct?
Replies: 5
Views: 1696

Is this Ford sign correct?

This eBay item shows the evolution of Ford logos - is it correct?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383787300453?ul_noapp=true
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by Jem
Sat Feb 06, 2021 2:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Ford Music
Replies: 9
Views: 2117

Re: Model T Ford Music

There's a good last line in Whispering Jack Smith's Gimme a Little Kiss

I'll even take a Rolls with a chauffeur man,
But gimme a little Ford, and I'll give it right back to you
by Jem
Sat Feb 06, 2021 2:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Ford Music
Replies: 9
Views: 2117

Re: Model T Ford Music

Well, I thought I had a pretty good collection of sheet music, 78s and downloads until I saw Dan's list. I need to go shopping! Here's links to my sheet music and 78s. https://photos.google.com/u/0/share/AF1QipOHfApjHyNNnCxTbujefEAhP4p_QZztfi8jWc4SX8RF41o0vpNtuQGQP8x-ox3iGg?key=TmZwd2llVEtRWXhHNndIO...
by Jem
Wed Feb 03, 2021 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: This is what takes so long
Replies: 20
Views: 3354

Re: This is what takes so long

Stan Howe you are a National Treasure. Someone needs to put a Preservation Order on you.
by Jem
Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: All I have left
Replies: 10
Views: 2329

Re: All I have left

Yes, thank you, a most excellent collection, thanks for sharing.
by Jem
Tue Jan 05, 2021 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: #3
Replies: 12
Views: 2005

Re: #3

Well, my car is #9267 dating from Aug 17 1909, so I think they're slightly over-egging the pudding. :roll:
by Jem
Tue Dec 29, 2020 2:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New pistons
Replies: 6
Views: 1712

Re: New pistons

And when you get to fitting them, don't trust the 'as supplied' wrist pin clearance. I've had 2 engines seize up with tight wrist pins after a couple of thousand miles.
by Jem
Mon Dec 28, 2020 2:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Electric Model T Conversion
Replies: 17
Views: 2925

Re: Electric Model T Conversion

There are several forms offering 'drop-in' packages to replace the motor on conventional cars, but to retain the T trans would require some extra engineering since it is built-in to the motor and relies on it for lubrication. Electric motor doesn't need the gearbox, I'd hook up direct to the axle. Y...
by Jem
Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stan Howe's Birthday
Replies: 36
Views: 4727

Re: Stan Howe's Birthday

I'll second that! Happy Birthday to our hero of the carburettor and teller of country tales.
by Jem
Sat Dec 26, 2020 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Are you thinking about LED lights for your Model T?
Replies: 11
Views: 2904

Re: Are you thinking about LED lights for your Model T?

What's an alternator? Next thing I'll be hearing someone talking about replacing the crank handle with an electric motor! Fools! It'll never work.
by Jem
Fri Dec 25, 2020 2:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wishing You a Merry Christmas
Replies: 8
Views: 1979

Re: Wishing You a Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone and let us hope for a happier, healthier New Year.
Jem
by Jem
Tue Dec 22, 2020 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anyone had a Spring break at the centre bolt?
Replies: 13
Views: 2594

Re: Anyone had a Spring break at the centre bolt?

:D Herb, the moment I posted that subject line I was waiting for someone to come out with that line!
by Jem
Mon Dec 21, 2020 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anyone had a Spring break at the centre bolt?
Replies: 13
Views: 2594

Anyone had a Spring break at the centre bolt?

A friend recently hit a pothole. Stopped, couldn't see any damage. A mile later the steering locked up. The front main leaf had broken across the centre bolt hole, the 2 sides worked out of the spring clamps and the front of the car dropped down. Never heard of this before, but it is an obvious stre...
by Jem
Mon Dec 21, 2020 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steering question
Replies: 8
Views: 2176

Re: Steering question

As Hap has quoted me at length (Cripes! am I now a grey-haired T guru?) I'll put in my two-pennyworth. Sounds very like the problem I described, but it really only happens at parking speed, because it is right at the limit of applying lock. You need to look at all the other suggestions if it happens...
by Jem
Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MODEL T AMBULANCE
Replies: 17
Views: 3308

Re: MODEL T AMBULANCE

Rich Skinner here in the UK has built at least 1 ambulance for the Great War centenary, have a look at his site 'Tudor Wheels'.
by Jem
Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I wish I had this problem- too much money in hand
Replies: 21
Views: 3520

Re: I wish I had this problem- too much money in hand

My pal used to work for a Ford dealership parts dept. When the monthly price update showed a part increasing in price, he knew it was about to disappear. e.g. they had 100 left, so the individual price would be increased to the point where if they sold 1 or 2 they had covered the cost of the other 9...
by Jem
Thu Nov 26, 2020 2:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T EMF
Replies: 6
Views: 2108

Re: Model T EMF

Dr Noel is right. I have one and have no problems working around any electrical stuff. I have been told you can weld as long as you avoid high amperages but haven't tried yet. But if you do get it near a magnet, it will turn back on as soon as the magnet is removed. I have heard of people having pro...
by Jem
Sun Nov 22, 2020 2:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Traded in my T
Replies: 25
Views: 3940

Re: Traded in my T

I have a T, an A and a V8. In the past I've had Model Ys, Prefects, Populars, Thames van etc. All got their good and bad points, had fun with all of them.
by Jem
Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What name have you given your T
Replies: 61
Views: 6548

Re: What name have you given your T

Not one for naming cars generally but when I got my 09 back in 1980 I took it to show to an old-timer. He came out of his barn, stood in front of it and said:
Now that's The Proper Mr 'Enery Ford!
So, The Proper Mr 'Enery Ford it is.
by Jem
Thu Oct 29, 2020 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stevens Tool Catalog - wow!
Replies: 3
Views: 1293

Stevens Tool Catalog - wow!

My wife usually says 'now what have you bought?' Today she said 'That looks nice, what is it?' It's Donnie Brown's repro of the Stevens Tool Catalog and it is beautiful! Thank you Donnie. Just so frustrating that I can't actually place an order for all these lovely tools.
by Jem
Thu Oct 29, 2020 3:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Does anyone ever heard of a Porter safety neutral stop for Model T Ford Rare accessory
Replies: 6
Views: 2001

Re: Does anyone ever heard of a Porter safety neutral stop for Model T Ford Rare accessory

How does it work? The picture is a bit difficult to see, looks like it hooks back the pedal
by Jem
Tue Oct 27, 2020 5:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is this a Livingston radiator?
Replies: 6
Views: 1759

Re: Is this a Livingston radiator?

Just seen that the Automobile did a Newton Bennet article in 2008, they say there are 5 survivors, so they will have photos in their own archive.
by Jem
Tue Oct 27, 2020 5:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is this a Livingston radiator?
Replies: 6
Views: 1759

Re: Is this a Livingston radiator?

great stuff Allan! Certainly looks like they stole the rad off a Newton Bennett.
by Jem
Mon Oct 26, 2020 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is this a Livingston radiator?
Replies: 6
Views: 1759

Is this a Livingston radiator?

Nice photo stolen from the Automobile Sept issue. Any ideas on the source of the radiator? RHD English registration
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by Jem
Mon Oct 26, 2020 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Floorboards from crates...myth, right?
Replies: 25
Views: 4788

Re: Floorboards from crates...myth, right?

A further thought. 1911 is outside our area of interest because bodies were made by outside coachbuilders, e.g. Beaudette, who would have supplied floorboards with the body. Anyone got a 1911 Kansas City trade directory?
by Jem
Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Floorboards from crates...myth, right?
Replies: 25
Views: 4788

Re: Floorboards from crates...myth, right?

The only problem I have with that, Pat, is that it was established in old threads (see Cudaman post further up) that floorboard makers put their name on their products supplied to Ford. To know that those boards are from crates we have to know what Simplex Manufacturing made in 1911. If it's stamped...
by Jem
Sun Oct 25, 2020 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Floorboards from crates...myth, right?
Replies: 25
Views: 4788

Re: Floorboards from crates...myth, right?

Thanks gentlemen, a fount of knowledge as ever. Thanks Mark for sending me off down the rabbithole of vintagemachinery.com. And Dan for the interesting letter from Office of Edsel Ford. But the one I had never heard of from Wayne was that Ford did runs of special colour cars for Government orders. I...
by Jem
Sat Oct 24, 2020 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Floorboards from crates...myth, right?
Replies: 25
Views: 4788

Re: Floorboards from crates...myth, right?

Yes I can see that as wartime expedience, there was probably a shortage of timber in the war zone.
by Jem
Sat Oct 24, 2020 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Floorboards from crates...myth, right?
Replies: 25
Views: 4788

Floorboards from crates...myth, right?

The September Automobile magazine has a Model T article. One owner repeats the old 'Henry made suppliers size their crates to reuse as floorboards' story and says it's true 'cos his floorboards have company names stamped on them. He also claims his 22 touring is a Texas fire chief's car with origina...
by Jem
Wed Oct 21, 2020 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Monday engine, spot what's missing
Replies: 10
Views: 2456

Re: A Monday engine, spot what's missing

Oil drain hole?
by Jem
Wed Oct 14, 2020 2:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 Fords
Replies: 15
Views: 2735

Re: 1909 Fords

There seems to be a surprising number of 09/10 survivors, given the times they lived through. Mine is #9267, Aug 17 1909. For differences, check out the encyclopedia on this site.
by Jem
Wed Oct 07, 2020 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fords in the city
Replies: 23
Views: 3116

Re: Fords in the city

Wonderful set of photos! I want to change my name to Cookenboo. Where does that originate?
by Jem
Tue Oct 06, 2020 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model A Carb.
Replies: 5
Views: 1763

Re: Model A Carb.

There used to be an old guy here who ran an SU off a 1960 Morris Mini along with the Mini distributor running horizontally from a bicycle chain drive. Went very well.
by Jem
Tue Oct 06, 2020 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 firewall trim
Replies: 10
Views: 2182

Re: 1909 firewall trim

Yes there is a screw behind my lamp
by Jem
Tue Oct 06, 2020 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 firewall trim
Replies: 10
Views: 2182

Re: 1909 firewall trim

Here's my unrestored Aug 09 (not totally unmolested, it had an incorrect repaint circa 1950) The bottom screw is 1.5" from the bottom edge, subsequent screws are 5.25" apart. The screw is a raised countersunk 1" long with 0.25" wide head. IMG_20201006_164158600.jpg IMG_20201006_164125411.jpg IMG_202...
by Jem
Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 Flywheel/Magneto problems
Replies: 16
Views: 3503

Re: 1909 Flywheel/Magneto problems

I have a small pile of these from my engine rebuild, but I'm the other side of the Atlantic. There must be someone over there with one. Kim Dobbins?
by Jem
Thu Oct 01, 2020 2:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Can we solve a 75-year old mystery?
Replies: 39
Views: 9244

Re: Can we solve a 75-year old mystery?

That's not a T sold in the UK, it's LHD, pity we can't see the number plate.
by Jem
Tue Sep 15, 2020 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bargain!
Replies: 2
Views: 1340

Bargain!

Went to a Flathead & Hot Rod swap meet Sunday. Stole this for a fiver. No dents, no cracks, all glass good, just very dirty and minus font and burner.
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by Jem
Thu Sep 10, 2020 2:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil Leak help, anyone seen this before?
Replies: 4
Views: 1786

Re: Oil Leak help, anyone seen this before?

I have had oil sucked up into the cylinder by a poor fit of the spark plug, the thread in the head was worn. Not sure of the physics of why it did that but I fixed it by wrapping some aluminium foil round the thread. Warped manifolds are common, you can heat it up to cherry red and clamp to the bloc...
by Jem
Mon Aug 31, 2020 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I’ve Never Seen This Accessory - Have You ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2999

Re: I’ve Never Seen This Accessory - Have You ?

An old timer, long gone (Eric Goodey, of the famous Berkshire clan) told me an old trick for starting was to use a tyre lever to tweak the pulley forward and narrow the mag gap enough to get it a spark on the first pull on the handle.
by Jem
Thu Aug 20, 2020 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Looking for pictures of Model T era auto service vehicles
Replies: 21
Views: 4421

Re: Looking for pictures of Model T era auto service vehicles

IMG_20200820_100035331.jpg The wreck is a circa 1920 Rolls Ghost. The recovery vehicle was once a Daimler car, probably a limousine that spent the Great War dragging generals about. Lots of people donated their cars to the war effort. After the war's end, many ended up in a big vehicle dump in Slou...
by Jem
Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A question about brass
Replies: 12
Views: 4339

Re: A question about brass

A fellow near me with a 09 Stanley told me he had his brass gold-plated so I never needed attention 'It was surprisingly inexpensive!'. But he owned half the county, so his idea of inexpensive may vary from ours.
by Jem
Sun Jul 26, 2020 2:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model Ts
Replies: 18
Views: 5267

Re: Model Ts

That bus is mind-boggling! How does a 20hp drag all that body along, let alone filled with passengers. Imagine if a bunch of kids rushed to grab the back seats - the front wheels would lift off.
by Jem
Thu Jul 16, 2020 2:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How Fast is Too Fast?
Replies: 43
Views: 10904

Re: How Fast is Too Fast?

I have just submitted an article for our club magazine on the joy of slow driving. Throughout the T era, 1903 to 1930, the national speed limit in Britain was 20mph.
by Jem
Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Seat Belts, What of it?
Replies: 35
Views: 9487

Re: Seat Belts, What of it?

Working tractors here have to have a roll cage, most have an air-conditioned cab and are quite fast; seat belts would seem quite sensible. Going back to vintage vehicles, belts won't help in a major accident but they will stop you coming out of the seat under heavy braking or a swerve. I know a coup...
by Jem
Mon Jun 29, 2020 2:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Photo - T lunch vendor
Replies: 14
Views: 5160

Re: Old Photo - T lunch vendor

I remember discussion of the driver's door and whether the license plate was Canadian. Following the Shorpy link doesn't show me any info on place or date.
by Jem
Sun Jun 28, 2020 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Installing balance beads
Replies: 13
Views: 4837

Re: Installing balance beads

I confess. I don't use them in my T, but my V8 & my VW camper.
by Jem
Sun Jun 28, 2020 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Installing balance beads
Replies: 13
Views: 4837

Re: Installing balance beads

I use a small orbital sander to vibrate the stem.
by Jem
Thu Jun 25, 2020 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I"m in a bind.
Replies: 13
Views: 4529

Re: I"m in a bind.

If you follow all the suggestions above and it's still stiff, consider this. I had 2 engines partially seize after 2000 odd miles. The cause was wrist pins seizing in alloy pistons. I had to pull the pistons and hone the wrist pin holes. I also drilled oil holes. If you pull the head you should be a...
by Jem
Sun May 17, 2020 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T’s in the movies.
Replies: 20
Views: 5778

Re: Model T’s in the movies.

I stand corrected. I just saw a foot throttle and 2 pedals going down to the left, missed the reverse.
by Jem
Sun May 17, 2020 2:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T’s in the movies.
Replies: 20
Views: 5778

Re: Model T’s in the movies.

Good film that. History takes a beating all right, the pedals the driver slams in his emergency stop don't belong to a T.
by Jem
Sat May 16, 2020 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T’s in the movies.
Replies: 20
Views: 5778

Re: Model T’s in the movies.

I think there is more than 1 1915 used on Ragtime. Half the film was shot on a big backlot set in Shepperton Studios just outside London, England, so I think we had a duplicate car in the UK. First film I ever worked on, it was b####dy freezing on that lot, we all wore 3 layers under our costumes. M...
by Jem
Thu May 07, 2020 2:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: This car is Beautiful - have a look
Replies: 18
Views: 6258

Re: This car is Beautiful - have a look

I've told Ian there is an article to be written here. He has photos pre- and during-restoration. The car was previously owned for a long time by one of our club members Rodger Florio who sadly died just before the restoration was completed, so never saw it. I don't know if we have any history prior ...
by Jem
Wed May 06, 2020 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Even the bears are going crazy on lockdown
Replies: 4
Views: 2207

Even the bears are going crazy on lockdown

Teddies on lockdown! Left the Model T ticking over outside the garage and a Teddy decided to go for a ride. His feet couldn't reach the pedals so didn't get too far. Only a broken lamp and ,luckily, no stuffing was spilt.
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by Jem
Mon May 04, 2020 2:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: This car is Beautiful - have a look
Replies: 18
Views: 6258

Re: This car is Beautiful - have a look

The chauffeur IS Ian, the owner & restorer, not a model hired to add period effect :-). And I am sure he'll be pleased with the positive comments.
by Jem
Sun May 03, 2020 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: This car is Beautiful - have a look
Replies: 18
Views: 6258

This car is Beautiful - have a look

My near neighbour Ian Braban has spent about a decade restoring this Manchester T Landaulette to a standard that would be the envy of a Rolls Royce shop. Check out the photos on Flickr
https://www.flickr.com/photos/oldefule/ ... 850294526/


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by Jem
Thu Apr 30, 2020 2:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 door check straps
Replies: 9
Views: 3740

Re: 1909 door check straps

We have to remember these early bodies were craftsman made so there may be no single standard, it would have varied depending on which man was doing the job and what hardware was available. Like linestriping which varies from car to car. Re my axle, that needs cooperation with a machine shop, not po...
by Jem
Mon Apr 27, 2020 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 door check straps
Replies: 9
Views: 3740

Re: 1909 door check straps

Shoul have said never rewooded! Spell check!
by Jem
Mon Apr 27, 2020 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 door check straps
Replies: 9
Views: 3740

Re: 1909 door check straps

August 09 Beaudette alloy body, believed never responded or retrimmed.
by Jem
Sat Apr 25, 2020 2:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26 Transmission Drum Wiggle
Replies: 8
Views: 3479

Re: 26 Transmission Drum Wiggle

Mike Bender recommends you work on the trans with it bolted to the engine on an engine stand. Makes it easier to check for runout with a dial gauge etc. He makes the good point that the factory had separate shops for engine and trans assembly, we restorers are only doing one at a time. Instead of he...