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- 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: 3956
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.
- Mon Nov 20, 2023 5:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steve Jelf Sunday, 11/19
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3338
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
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 3:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T's on film
- Replies: 13
- Views: 837
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 ...
- Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Safe-T-Block for handbrake
- Replies: 9
- Views: 777
Re: Safe-T-Block for handbrake
Yes, that's just why my mate Rodney came up with it
- Sun Oct 22, 2023 9:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Safe-T-Block for handbrake
- Replies: 9
- Views: 777
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
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Safety tip and a funny story
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1322
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...
- Thu Jul 13, 2023 12:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford Tri-Motor coming to Ohio
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1729
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 ...
- Sun Dec 11, 2022 11:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Five ball carb question
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3300
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...
- Wed Nov 09, 2022 12:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford in Lilliput
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1271
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!
- Tue Mar 08, 2022 2:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Clarification on vehicle manufacture numbers 1908 to 1922
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1071
Re: Clarification on vehicle manufacture numbers 1908 to 1922
FWIW, my Aug 09 has a raised 3 on the side of the block.
- Sat Mar 05, 2022 12:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T #2
- Replies: 112
- Views: 15755
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...
- Sun Feb 27, 2022 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Anyone heard from Constantine?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4503
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
- Sat Feb 12, 2022 4:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T #2
- Replies: 112
- Views: 15755
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 ,...
- Sat Feb 05, 2022 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T #2
- Replies: 112
- Views: 15755
Re: T #2
I think if you approach the car with a pocket knife, Bonhams may have a fit!
- Sat Feb 05, 2022 9:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T #2
- Replies: 112
- Views: 15755
Re: T #2
I'm assuming this is the Don Hess car (of disputed provenance) that I saw in Scotland a few years ago.
- Thu Jan 13, 2022 5:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Randall Anderson
- Replies: 65
- Views: 9302
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.
- Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Eifel cars made by Ford.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1363
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.
- Sat Dec 18, 2021 2:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ok.... I am baffled!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1892
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.
- Fri Nov 19, 2021 5:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1909 Town Car to be auctioned in UK
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3496
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.
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.
- Fri Nov 12, 2021 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New scam
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3232
Re: New scam
Well I feel quite insulted! Nobody's has tried to scam me, do I look that poor?
- Sat Oct 23, 2021 6:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1909 Town Car to be auctioned in UK
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3496
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...
- Fri Oct 22, 2021 11:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1909 Town Car to be auctioned in UK
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3496
- Sun Oct 10, 2021 2:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Slow vehicle sign
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2418
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.
- Sat Oct 09, 2021 5:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Slow vehicle sign
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2418
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!
- Sun Aug 15, 2021 2:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Anyone remember building one of these as a boy?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5349
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 ...
- Mon Aug 09, 2021 1:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ethanol question. Any chemist out there?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3456
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...
- 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: 3038
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...
- Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: William Braybrook - Henry's chauffeur?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1879
Re: William Braybrook - Henry's chauffeur?
My friend Lizzie will be delighted with William Braybrook as VP of the Michigan Chauffers Association!
- Sat Jun 19, 2021 2:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tuning an Aermore
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1454
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.
- Fri Jun 18, 2021 5:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: William Braybrook - Henry's chauffeur?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1879
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...
- Fri Jun 18, 2021 5:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tuning an Aermore
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1454
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?
- Mon May 24, 2021 5:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stan Howe RIP
- Replies: 95
- Views: 13687
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
- Sun Apr 18, 2021 2:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Safety with Subtlety
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5282
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.
- Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Where did you discover your Model T?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5458
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...
- Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T/Model A Song 1928
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2244
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...
- Fri Apr 02, 2021 2:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What does the "D" stand for on this original 1913 brass steering column quadrant?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2040
- Fri Feb 12, 2021 12:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is this Ford sign correct?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1710
Re: Is this Ford sign correct?
Rest assured, Steve, I am not about to buy it!
- Fri Feb 12, 2021 7:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is this Ford sign correct?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1710
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
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383787300453?ul_noapp=true
- Sat Feb 06, 2021 2:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Ford Music
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2144
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
I'll even take a Rolls with a chauffeur man,
But gimme a little Ford, and I'll give it right back to you
- Sat Feb 06, 2021 2:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Ford Music
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2144
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...
- Wed Feb 03, 2021 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: This is what takes so long
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3388
Re: This is what takes so long
Stan Howe you are a National Treasure. Someone needs to put a Preservation Order on you.
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: All I have left
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2358
Re: All I have left
Yes, thank you, a most excellent collection, thanks for sharing.
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 5:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: #3
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2023
Re: #3
Well, my car is #9267 dating from Aug 17 1909, so I think they're slightly over-egging the pudding.
- Tue Dec 29, 2020 2:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New pistons
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1722
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.
- Mon Dec 28, 2020 2:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Electric Model T Conversion
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3017
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...
- Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Happy Birthday To Kim Dobbins Who Turns 49 On December 31st !
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3022
Re: Happy Birthday To Kim Dobbins Who Turns 49 On December 31st !
Happy Birthday Kim!
- Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stan Howe's Birthday
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4771
Re: Stan Howe's Birthday
I'll second that! Happy Birthday to our hero of the carburettor and teller of country tales.
- 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: 2951
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.
- Fri Dec 25, 2020 2:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wishing You a Merry Christmas
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2002
Re: Wishing You a Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas everyone and let us hope for a happier, healthier New Year.
Jem
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: 2617
Re: Anyone had a Spring break at the centre bolt?
Herb, the moment I posted that subject line I was waiting for someone to come out with that line!
- Mon Dec 21, 2020 5:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Anyone had a Spring break at the centre bolt?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2617
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...
- Mon Dec 21, 2020 11:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steering question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2195
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...
- Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: MODEL T AMBULANCE
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3357
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'.
- 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: 3544
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...
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 2:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T EMF
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2135
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...
- Sun Nov 22, 2020 2:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Traded in my T
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3959
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.
- Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What name have you given your T
- Replies: 61
- Views: 6666
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.
Now that's The Proper Mr 'Enery Ford!
So, The Proper Mr 'Enery Ford it is.
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 10:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stevens Tool Catalog - wow!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1303
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.
- 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: 2021
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
- Tue Oct 27, 2020 5:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is this a Livingston radiator?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1777
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.
- Tue Oct 27, 2020 5:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is this a Livingston radiator?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1777
Re: Is this a Livingston radiator?
great stuff Allan! Certainly looks like they stole the rad off a Newton Bennett.
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 10:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is this a Livingston radiator?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1777
Is this a Livingston radiator?
Nice photo stolen from the Automobile Sept issue. Any ideas on the source of the radiator? RHD English registration
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 9:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Floorboards from crates...myth, right?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4877
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?
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Floorboards from crates...myth, right?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4877
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...
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 12:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Floorboards from crates...myth, right?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4877
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...
- Sat Oct 24, 2020 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Floorboards from crates...myth, right?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4877
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.
- Sat Oct 24, 2020 5:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Floorboards from crates...myth, right?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4877
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...
- Wed Oct 21, 2020 6:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Monday engine, spot what's missing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2493
Re: A Monday engine, spot what's missing
Oil drain hole?
- Wed Oct 14, 2020 2:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1909 Fords
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2777
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.
- Thu Oct 08, 2020 2:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A steam powered Model T? On Craigslist for the person who needs everything.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2946
Re: A steam powered Model T? On Craigslist for the person who needs everything.
I want it! Wife says NO.
- Wed Oct 07, 2020 5:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fords in the city
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3153
Re: Fords in the city
Wonderful set of photos! I want to change my name to Cookenboo. Where does that originate?
- Tue Oct 06, 2020 5:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model A Carb.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1781
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.
- Tue Oct 06, 2020 4:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1909 firewall trim
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2209
Re: 1909 firewall trim
Yes there is a screw behind my lamp
- Tue Oct 06, 2020 12:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1909 firewall trim
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2209
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...
- Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1909 Flywheel/Magneto problems
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3550
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?
- Thu Oct 01, 2020 2:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Can we solve a 75-year old mystery?
- Replies: 39
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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.
- Tue Sep 15, 2020 5:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bargain!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1353
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.
- Tue Sep 15, 2020 2:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Reprinting another version of Stevens catalog, UPDATE
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4713
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 2:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Oil Leak help, anyone seen this before?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1791
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...
- Mon Aug 31, 2020 5:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I’ve Never Seen This Accessory - Have You ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3009
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.
- 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: 4454
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...
- Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A question about brass
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4385
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.
- Sun Jul 26, 2020 2:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model Ts
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5317
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.
- Thu Jul 16, 2020 2:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How Fast is Too Fast?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 11037
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.
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Seat Belts, What of it?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 9566
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...
- Mon Jun 29, 2020 2:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Photo - T lunch vendor
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5203
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.
- Sun Jun 28, 2020 5:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Installing balance beads
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4867
Re: Installing balance beads
I confess. I don't use them in my T, but my V8 & my VW camper.
- Sun Jun 28, 2020 8:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Installing balance beads
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4867
Re: Installing balance beads
I use a small orbital sander to vibrate the stem.
- Thu Jun 25, 2020 6:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I"m in a bind.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4559
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...
- Sun May 17, 2020 5:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T’s in the movies.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5840
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.
- Sun May 17, 2020 2:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T’s in the movies.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5840
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.
- Sat May 16, 2020 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T’s in the movies.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5840
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...
- Thu May 07, 2020 2:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: This car is Beautiful - have a look
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6331
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 ...
- Wed May 06, 2020 12:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Even the bears are going crazy on lockdown
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2215
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.
- Mon May 04, 2020 2:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: This car is Beautiful - have a look
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- Views: 6331
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.
- Sun May 03, 2020 11:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: This car is Beautiful - have a look
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6331
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/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/oldefule/ ... 850294526/
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 2:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1909 door check straps
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3772
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...
- Mon Apr 27, 2020 3:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1909 door check straps
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3772
Re: 1909 door check straps
Shoul have said never rewooded! Spell check!
- Mon Apr 27, 2020 3:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1909 door check straps
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3772
Re: 1909 door check straps
August 09 Beaudette alloy body, believed never responded or retrimmed.
- Sat Apr 25, 2020 2:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26 Transmission Drum Wiggle
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3514
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...