MTFCA Forum

I have a 25 Touring with a 26-27 engine. The engine has no serial number so I assume it is a replacement engine. The head has no markings and the block just has a casting #. Can the casting # tell me anything about the date it was cast? The # is “16-G-D” Any help appreciated. PS I tried looking the ...

Jay Leno referred to them as Mennonite Ts as some Mennonites could own cars as long as they were “plain Jane” as they weren’t allowed to have anything “flashy” or that would draw attention to themselves

An accqantance has a 26 T touring with black radiator shell, cowl lamps, wood wheels, no bumbers etc. I’ve heard of these as having been purchased by religious people who had problems with modern conveniences and showy chrome. Does anyone know more about the history of these cars? How many were made...

If a person makes a test stand for a T in order to be proper it should be made of “junk”. Pics of my “junk” coil tester.

I found this odd coil. I’m not an expert but thought I would post some pics and hopefully someone can tell me about this coil. The core is made of flat pieces of steel instead of the usual wire core. The capacitor is tubular and is set at an angle. Any ideas?

Oops, didn't get the pics. I will try again

I’ve been rebuilding coils and ran across an odd one with an unusual core. The only marking visible is “MADE IN USA”. The condenser is cylindrical and lies at an angle. Any ideas?