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I've driven my T's in snow lots of times and most of them without doing anything special to them. For a number of years in our small town, Santa arrived in a Model T for the Holiday celebration. There have been a few times when the snow was deeper, that I wrapped a rope around the back wheels as men...

Below is the seat cushion Bob is looking for. It was used for the 1911 Torpedo and 1911 Open Runabouts and some of 1910 & 1911 Roadsters with the Mother-in-law seat. The springs are 36" wide, 18" deep with it pinching down in the center to 17" (see lousy photo below). The padding adds about 1" to th...

I agree with the majority view and use bar oil on all of them . . . EXCEPT on the spindle oilers. If the bushings are new/tight, I use regular engine oil (10-30). If they are worn, then they get bar oil too.

Started to collect parts in 1990 . . .
started building it this year (2023) . . .
it will be DONE in 2024!

Though Ford was a political figure in his day, I hope this thread spends its time on questions about his cars and doesn't get side-tracked about social issues. Henry, why did you stay with the rear wheels only trany band brake so long after everyone else had stronger/better systems? Henry, why did y...

What are the different ways of making a combination throttle control on a Model T? I'm looking for one that uses the standard lever on the steering column and also a foot-feed on a pre-1926 engine with the standard NH carb. A System that gives you the same combination as a model A. I've got one idea...

To Henry, his family and all Veterans:

Rich, at first that is what I was thinking. However it is the standard tapered pipe thread and mic's with the same taper on the top and bottom of the threads as the standard T plug. It is not undercut above the threads so I can't see how that ring would ever seat. When installed in the head, it tigh...

Here is what they look like. The same as the regular T plug but a bit shorter.

Is anybody running Champion 30 Brass Top plugs in their cars? How are they working out?

A great day, many "displayers" and lots of items. THANKS Mark and Sheri for putting it on!!

Thanks fellas for all the input and photos. If I build one for my car, while still trying to retain the "vintage" look, I will definitely attach some type of absorption device at the mounting points. I figured there needed to be something there like the composite bushings used on modern suspensions....

I'm in the process of building a speedster and about to finish the chassis modifications. I would like to see examples of Panhard bars that have been used on Model T's. How were they mounted on both the front front and rear? Those of you that have them, did you see any difference in handling or stab...

ALWAYS a great event!

Here is a link to the different (better) one that Lang's sells and it works fine with RM brakes.
https://www.modeltford.com/item/3158FM.aspx

A couple more photos . . .

Here are a few photos of the Ts that were there and raced. GREAT DAY!!! Two hours of watching both the Ts and As strutting their stuff.

I have talked to him and his current phone numbers are: 951-440-1451 & 406-802-4658 . . . they are shown in his the Vintage Ford ad. He does have an E-Mail and sometimes it's easier to convey information that way instead of over the phone or waiting for the US Mail to get correspondence back and for...

I have the RMB's phone numbers but does anyone have his E-mail address? I know he has one but I can't find it in my files. If you don't want that information posted, just send me a private message or E-mail through this forum.
Thanks.

Final results below. Congrats to all the drivers for keeping this kind of competition alive! Sorry Dan . . . I guess I should have been pulling for you just a little bit harder!

I'll take it if you still have it. Sent you an E-mail.

Thanks Todd for posting the results. The Montana 500 page is slow to post the standings. Dan Brown is a friend of mine so I'm pulling for him to win and he's off to a good start. Dennis Powers was a 40+ year friend of mine and a former winner of the 500. It looks like maybe Dan is driving Dennis old...

Dan, I'll take one and sent you an E-mail.

A big THANKS to you and Hellen for putting this on!

Kwik Poly was a truly great product and I used it for over 40 years. I sure wish the owner of the formula would sell it so someone else could start producing it!! As for now, the best stuff I've found to use for bad wood or a penetrating sealer is: Abatron LiquidWood® Epoxy Wood Consolidant. It is a...

Thanks John, that was the type of installation I am interested in! By the way Dan, they make them in a 120MPH version so it could work for guys like you too!

Thanks for the comments but I'm not talking about a phone app. I'm wondering about the GPS units that look like a speedometer used on boats and ATVs.

Is anyone using a GPS speedometer on their Model T? How is it working out and do the coils cause a problem?

Here is where I got mine: https://www.ebay.com/itm/162767177727?hash=item25e5ae07ff:g:u80AAMXQDjhQ5wIi They make several GREAT products and I use their quality mirrors (brass or chrome or black) on my cars. Here is a link to Antique Model T Sports E-Bay store: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_dkr=1&...

Has any one done a speedster front suspension using a 2" drop front axle, with the early style perches, a double wishbone (above and below the axle) mounted to the engine pan (not on the outside of the frame) , reverse eye spring and 26-27 spindles? If so, how did you set-up the tie rod and drag link?

I imagine the guys working on this car know this, but here are a couple photos from the Henry Ford Museum. They show the Model T Frank Kulick raced for the Ford Motor Company from 1910 until 1913. It clearly shows the 5 Ball Kingston just like what Rob has on his car and Frank reached a speed of ove...

I've found that the 5 Ball Kingston was one of the best of the early carbs of that period . They were very popular on many styles of engines including the big prairie tractors of that era and were known for their responsiveness with varying loads. When these tractors were running sawmills, they had ...

I've worked on a number of 5-Ball Kingstons of various sizes for tractors/cars and Royce Peterson's outstanding article in the link Kevin posted above, is the best I've ever seen on rebuilding them. One important note is that the balls need to be all the same size, the right size for the seat/cap an...

Keith, this is not an original car. It has a Rootlieb body/fenders, Brassworks radiator and re-wooded wheels. The engine is an April 1912 (#151XXX) production, the differential/chassis, windshield and misc parts seem to date to the same period. Like MOST of these you see around, it is a put-to-gethe...

Thanks for the comments but I've had a Sedan and a 25 Coupe in the past, and they are not what I'm looking for. I have a T touring and a Model A sedan to haul friends around. The 1919-23 are the roomiest of the T coupes so that is what will best fit our needs now.

The ad I had in the classifieds was deleted do to scammers. Thanks for the comments about changes from open to closed cars.

The ad was deleted do to scammers.

I've got a couple questions on Warford transmissions. First, are the gears/bearings in the aluminum case and the cast iron case, the same? Second, I see that there are replacement bearing sets available but they are listed as fitting either the 1923-24 Warfords or the 1925-27 version. Is there a way...

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Hank, I've always enjoyed your comments and insights into restoration work. Your fantastic creations were an inspiration to all of us. Thank you for your contributions to this forum over the years and best of luck on your new persecutes!

Congratulations Tom on your win and thanks for the information . . . interesting results. Dennis Powers was a 40+ year friend of mine and I've known Dan Brown for some time too. I've always enjoy following the Montana 500 since I first found out about it in 1972 from a Minnesota contestant. Sounds l...

Do any of you know the results after the first day of the Montana 500?

Here are links to a couple MTFCA Forum discussions about the "Midnight Blue" paint codes from a few years ago . . . with photos. As Russ posted above, I think #DB-904 is the best match to Ford's original "Midnight Blue". http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/125711.html http://www.mtfca.com/di...

Here's are links to a couple MTFCA Forum discussions about the "Midnight Blue" paint codes from a few years ago . . . with photos.

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/125711.html

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/33 ... 1357355430

Maybe these will help.

As those above have said, tons of knowledge, tons of talent, a true asset to the preservation of mechanical history and a great person.

Looking forward to seeing the final results for all the cars. We now know the winner and I'd sure like to see where the other contestants place.

Thanks for the replies fellas! Below is the style I'm looking for. I got a bunch of them a number of years back but between trading vehicles and giving them away, I don't have any left.

I got a new vehicle and I need to know who sells the bumper stickers that say: "My other car is a Model T Ford"? It is printed in blue ink and is about 11.5" long. It is not the one sold by Lang's and I don't see them in the MTFCA store. I think?? the last batch I got several years ago, were made by...

Stan Howe, a man of great knowledge and many talents died, as the old saying goes, "with his boots on" at his work bench. I think that's probably the way he would have wanted it. I talked to him several times on the phone, E-mailed back and forth and I had a nice long one-on-one lunch with him when ...

Thanks for hosting the event Bob!

Jack, I'm confused too . . . I don't see a split in the rim ? ?

Maybe a Saxon about 1917.

Herm was a great asset to the preservation of Model T's. A true professional in his workmanship and knowledge. I never met him but communicated with him via E-mail a few times . . . he always had an answer. He didn't suffer fools well , but if you weren't a know-it-all, he would take the time to exp...

Congrats Bob on finding such a great car. I'll have to come over and compare notes with my not original, reproduction body version.

Sent you an E-mail message.

Original owner.

A friend of mine said he looks happy . . . he is, he doesn't have to start or run it anymore.

Well Derek, so we have Dean to blame for your "problem"? :lol: B lue S moke aside, you are right . . . it takes a rare combination today for guys in your age bracket and other young families to get into the Model T affliction. I'm just damn glad there are guys of your caliber, that get involved!

I'm looking for an accessory magneto drive that will fit a Model F Fordson tractor. It must be in decent condition, complete with all gears, and can be with or without a magneto. Please E-mail photos and information along with your price including shipping to 55967.

Thanks,

Roger

Yes Dave, I was able to get on Sunday night

but had to re-register, which was no issue. I'm glad they got it back so everyone can access the 2019 forum . . . it's been a looong six months!

A big THANK YOU to those who have the board now working for those of us that have been block with that "Trojan" issue for the last six months! There were a lot of guys in the same boat as me and it's GREAT to be back.

My avatar is our 1914 Touring. I've been interested in Model T's since I was a kid and after having a couple of black radiator versions, I was able to get this one in 1989. The top two photos date from 1989 and the bottom (avatar) is recent. I have several Model Ts now but I'm thinking this one will...

OK . . . should have thought about that.

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Thanks.

I notice on my post and other people's posts, all photos end up being the same smaller size than on the old forum. Does this mean the end of the BIG photos we used to display?

I'm just testing to see if I'm back on the Forum and if I can get some photos to post.

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