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- Tue Mar 24, 2020 11:37 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: 1926 Front spring
- Replies: 0
- Views: 452
WTB: 1926 Front spring
Looking for a good restorable front spring for my '26 Touring. The one in the car ran dry for so long it wore heavy taper shaped tracks into the underlying leafs, looking for a nice one with as little pitting as possible. I'm in Michigan, thanks!
- Sun Mar 15, 2020 11:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Period Picture- Abandoned Or Hit?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2560
Re: Period Picture- Abandoned Or Hit?
Who would abandon a perfectly good T?!
- Sat Feb 22, 2020 11:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
Interestingly, you are fixing a lot of things which could have been replaced with aftermarket parts being sold by the vendors. Norm26 Great looking touring! Lots of work to turn a pile of parts into a car, I admire your dedication! Thank you for the kind words! Over the years restoring different ca...
- Sat Feb 22, 2020 10:51 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: Magnet retainer plates and bolts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 490
Re: WTB: Magnet retainer plates and bolts
Perfect! E-mail sent.Henry K. Lee wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2020 8:40 pmI have whole sets for sale, look on the classifieds.
Hank
- Sat Feb 22, 2020 8:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
I had some time today and cleaned and painted the spindles as well as pressed in the new bushings. I'll take them to the machine shop soon for reaming to the spindles along with the head for a shave and the flywheel when its complete for balancing. I spent the afternoon cleaning the old magnets for ...
- Sat Feb 22, 2020 7:59 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: Magnet retainer plates and bolts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 490
WTB: Magnet retainer plates and bolts
I am reusing the original hardware as I rebuild the flywheel for my '26. A few of the magnet retainer plates and and the bolts with washers don't make the cut due to damaged threads or pitting. I need 6 good original retainer plates and 2 of the later bolts with washers (the ones without the holes f...
- Fri Feb 14, 2020 10:29 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: 21" Split rims
- Replies: 0
- Views: 507
WTB: 21" Split rims
Looking for two nice 21" split rims for my '26 touring. Corrina's front rims look like she was driven through a rock quarry without tires on. Looking for a nice set with no or minimal rust pitting to match the rears. Thanks!
- Fri Feb 14, 2020 7:07 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS FRONT WHEEL BEARING SETS
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1481
Re: FS FRONT WHEEL BEARING SETS
I would like a set, message sent...
- Mon Jan 06, 2020 11:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
- Replies: 434
- Views: 62009
Re: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
I bought John Mays' trailer about a month ago and carved out a patch of forest to build a shed for it. It's an aluminum car-hauler with a wind-dam....perfect for a Model T. The fenders are removable, it has a winch, plus retractable d-hooks built into the floor and four really nifty heavy-duty tie ...
- Mon Jan 06, 2020 11:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Where to start?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2976
Re: Where to start?
Perhaps a 3rd option? You didn't say what your budget was but there are some nice looking tourings out there that don't need to be revived from long tern storage... Perhaps use the funds towards one of those? Might be worth looking around to see what is out there... no offense to your relative, it n...
- Sat Jan 04, 2020 4:18 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: 1923 Ford Model T Touring. $8,000 SOLD!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5262
Re: 1923 Ford Model T Touring. $9.000
I second that, great job. Refreshing to see a great seller presentation!Dallas Landers wrote: ↑Sat Jan 04, 2020 8:44 amVery nice job on presenting the car. Most dont take the time to do this. It will make someone a nice car.
- Tue Dec 31, 2019 9:45 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Joe Bell
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1706
Re: Joe Bell
Joe's the man! Had a great time visiting him a few months ago.
- Sat Nov 30, 2019 10:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Michigan Swap Meet?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2024
Re: Michigan Swap Meet?
I live in town and go ever since I found out about it. I usually find a few T things and era related goodies. Last year I saw some rims, a brass radiator, and one seller specifically selling T stuff, just one small table. Its a good little swap meet for car stuff and related. I always find something...
- Thu Nov 14, 2019 10:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
- Replies: 434
- Views: 62009
Re: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
Really enjoying your posts! Downtown Conroe looks like my kind of place 

- Thu Nov 14, 2019 10:30 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted: Accessory F hubcap
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2325
Re: Wanted: Accessory F hubcap
Yep, still looking... somebody has one...
- Thu Nov 14, 2019 10:29 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS Firestone Spark plugs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1469
Re: FS Firestone Spark plugs
Message sent!
- Wed Sep 25, 2019 11:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
- Replies: 434
- Views: 62009
Re: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
My my! Have a busy summer and when I come back it's running and driving around! Great work, loved the videos!
- Sun Jun 23, 2019 11:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
- Replies: 434
- Views: 62009
Re: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
Cool! So close to running!!!
- Thu Jun 20, 2019 9:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Brass bushings for improved car
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1436
Re: Brass bushings for improved car
I don't know why they call those bushings brass, because they're bronze. I use them instead of steel on my 1915 runabout and my 1923 touring. For the touring I drill oil holes. I bought them by size from a bearing company online. Calling them brass seemed odd to me too... Thanks for the help guys!
- Wed Jun 19, 2019 10:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Brass bushings for improved car
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1436
Brass bushings for improved car
I did some searching but didn't get an answer so I'm wondering if I can use the 09-13 brass shackle bushings the vendors sell instead of the steel ones marketed for the later cars? Aside form drilling a hole or the oiler are they the same size as the steel ones?
- Sun Jun 16, 2019 5:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
Slow going but I am working on the front springs... House remodel and the falcon getting in the way, looking forward to getting lots done on the 4th holiday in a few weeks! I did get the front end pulled apart for a total rebuild, it needs it!
- Wed Jun 12, 2019 4:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What did you do with your model T in June
- Replies: 97
- Views: 16896
Re: What did you do with your model T in June
Looking good!Ed Baudoux wrote: ↑Mon Jun 10, 2019 5:53 pmPulled it out of the trailer and snapped some fresh pictures for the Greenfield Village Old Car Festival registration.
- Thu Jun 06, 2019 4:26 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted: Accessory F hubcap
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2325
Re: Wanted: Accessory F hubcap
Still searching, I found two but the gentleman never replied, skunked!
- Tue May 21, 2019 4:13 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: How far we have gone!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2251
Re: How far we have gone!
I wonder how the police officer was able to discern between 8 and 12 mph. Must have had one of those "tell-tale" speedometers that shows the fastest he went to catch the guy... "Do you know how fast you were going? I had to do 14mph to catch you sir" :D Sounds reasonable. He might've also been able...
- Tue May 21, 2019 9:25 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: How far we have gone!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2251
Re: How far we have gone!
Must have had one of those "tell-tale" speedometers that shows the fastest he went to catch the guy... "Do you know how fast you were going? I had to do 14mph to catch you sir"RustyFords wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2019 7:02 amI wonder how the police officer was able to discern between 8 and 12 mph.

- Sun May 19, 2019 9:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Ohio Firelands Timeless Rd daytrip
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1485
Re: Ohio Firelands Timeless Rd daytrip
Looks like a truckload of fun!
- Sun May 19, 2019 9:10 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted: Accessory F hubcap
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2325
Re: Wanted: Accessory F hubcap
Bill, I sent you a message and an e-mail...
- Sun May 19, 2019 9:08 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted: Accessory F hubcap
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2325
Re: Wanted: Accessory F hubcap
Thanks for the offer, I'll hold out for a match.
Still looking folks... I've had a few offers but waiting for reply to get back to me...
Still looking folks... I've had a few offers but waiting for reply to get back to me...
- Thu May 16, 2019 8:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Jay in Northern California
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1903
Jay in Northern California
I recently purchased a carburetor from "Jay In Northern California"... Great packing, fast shipping, a real stand up guy I'd do business with again in a heartbeat.
Jay is a credit to the hobby, we're lucky to have him!
Jay is a credit to the hobby, we're lucky to have him!
- Sat May 11, 2019 11:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: CANADIAN front license bracket, 26-7
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4890
Re: CANADIAN front license bracket, 26-7
I got mine and it looks great! Thanks for investing the time, $$$, and energy into the project.
- Sat May 11, 2019 10:32 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: F S 1926 Tudar sedan with Ruckstell and new upholstry kit
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4999
Re: F S 1926 Tudar sedan with Ruckstell and new upholstry kit
Bob,
If you decide to part it out i'l love to have that front bumper and brackets.
If you decide to part it out i'l love to have that front bumper and brackets.
- Mon May 06, 2019 3:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Sort of OT-rattle can paint problem
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2527
Re: Sort of OT-rattle can paint problem
I use ALOT of Rustoleum for stuff in my shop and if I can't hit the primer with a top coat within an hour I wait a few days. Same goes for coats of paint over paint... I get wrinkles if I wait too long (over an hour or so) or not long enough (less than a few days). Throw in humidity and temperature ...
- Mon May 06, 2019 12:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
- Replies: 434
- Views: 62009
Re: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
And...I'll say it again...I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE for the hideous paint or the copious slathering of the blue RTV on the inspection cover. This temp engine came that way in the parts chassis from the previous owner. Same guy must have been through my T engine also... they loved the blue stuff. If a li...
- Tue Apr 30, 2019 2:33 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted: Accessory F hubcap
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2325
- Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:29 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted: Accessory F hubcap
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2325
- Sat Apr 27, 2019 1:20 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted: Wishbone for 1926 Touring
- Replies: 2
- Views: 714
Re: Wanted: Wishbone for 1926 Touring
Sent you an e-mail Hank...
- Fri Apr 26, 2019 10:14 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted: Wishbone for 1926 Touring
- Replies: 2
- Views: 714
Wanted: Wishbone for 1926 Touring
Looking for a good wishbone for my 1926 touring. The left arm is bent on mine nearly the whole length from ball to perch, the ball is also pretty worn so I'll be well off just looking for a better one...
- Mon Apr 22, 2019 9:47 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted: Accessory F hubcap
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2325
Wanted: Accessory F hubcap
Had a small disaster in the shop tonight and now I need a new hubcap... Anybody have one of these?
- Mon Apr 22, 2019 2:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Magneto Advice
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3240
Re: Magneto Advice
Don If you don't have a copy of the MTFCA engine book, I have one spare left i'll send you for free...
- Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Boiled linseed oil for pickup box
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3435
Re: Boiled linseed oil for pickup box
Also when working with linseed oil, do not pile up used rags or put them in a bucket. They are easily combustible. I've always wondered about why that is... Is it the drying process that creates enough heat to combust? Makes me wonder why everything that is coated in linseed oil doesn't burst into ...
- Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Boiled linseed oil for pickup box
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3435
Re: Boiled linseed oil for pickup box
I've used it on gunstocks and an old Wurlitzer crate I wanted to preserve, it definitely gives the wood some depth and darkens it up some. I had the best results wiping some on, letting it sit 5 minutes and then wiping the excess off. I'd let it dry 24 hours and then repeat until I built up the fini...
- Fri Apr 19, 2019 12:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
Whoever said "nothing good happens after midnight" is wrong... Just finished putting new gear pins in my flywheel and it couldn't have gone better! They had some wear on them and we're pretty out of round so after consideration I decided to replace them and leave the bushings in the triple gears alo...
- Mon Apr 15, 2019 12:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
- Replies: 434
- Views: 62009
Re: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
Looking good, not even my car and I'm getting excited for the maiden voyage!
- Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
Nice work. It is satisfying when you can undo a cobbled together repair that didn't really work and replace it with a solid original part. Thanks! My favorite part of restoration is putting things right : Now I'm not sure if that's the correct switch for a '26 but I figured being able to take it ap...
- Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: First Post: Hello and Ideas to Repair Headlight Rim Pins on a 1926
- Replies: 3
- Views: 962
Re: First Post: Hello and Ideas to Repair Headlight Rim Pins on a 1926
Hello!
Welcome, I picked up a '26 touring about the same time you did and have been working on it also...
I can't help with your issue but wanted to say "welcome"! There are lots of knowledgeable folks here and I'm sure you'll get an answer directly.
Welcome, I picked up a '26 touring about the same time you did and have been working on it also...
I can't help with your issue but wanted to say "welcome"! There are lots of knowledgeable folks here and I'm sure you'll get an answer directly.
- Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
Had some time today to work on the T so I tackled the starter switch. The one in the car was modified to make a new switch fit the old base. I picked up an original to replace it. After disassembly I discovered the tabs on the sheet metal shaft were missing or bent so I bumped them back down and tac...
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Sharing the road with an Amish buggy!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2765
- Tue Apr 09, 2019 8:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
Oooooooohhhhhhh......that is some serious eye candy right there. I'm jealous. Its going to be great to get it all together, I wish I was as far along on mine as you are on yours... I'm hoping for a late summer fire up, like you I have a lot of other work going on so the T doesn't get me much right ...
- Tue Apr 09, 2019 8:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
- Replies: 434
- Views: 62009
Re: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
Looking great! I'll bet you're excited to fire it up 

- Sat Apr 06, 2019 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
Big day today... paid a visit to Joe B to pick up a rebuilt short block and check out my transmission issues. I can't speak highly enough of Joe, first class fella. He was able to get me a good brake drum and output shaft as well as put new bushings in and allowed me to ream them on his KW tool. He ...
- Wed Apr 03, 2019 3:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: FJ - What Lies In A Model T Owners Garage ? <> You Won't Believe This Discovery !
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5657
Re: FJ - What Lies In A Model T Owners Garage ? <> You Won't Believe This Discovery !
Your beautiful pictures are reminding of this 1906 Maxwell. I'm sorry my 40 year old photos aren't near as good. Rs06Max.jpg It was offered for sale for $6,000 about 1979. I could not buy it but sure thought about what a great car it was. I watched it be restored and change hands several times. A f...
- Tue Apr 02, 2019 9:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done with your Model T in April?
- Replies: 121
- Views: 21064
Re: What have you done with your Model T in April?
Cleaned up my pan to prep for straightening...
- Tue Apr 02, 2019 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Which way should the blade cut?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3682
Re: Which way should the blade cut?
Out of curiosity Steve, how many teeth per inch on the blade you're running?...Steve Jelf wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2019 2:14 pmThe Keller is less sophisticated than the Marvel. The blade rests on the work in both directions.
- Tue Apr 02, 2019 12:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Which way should the blade cut?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3682
- Tue Apr 02, 2019 12:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Which way should the blade cut?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3682
Re: Which way should the blade cut?
My Marvel 9A cuts on the pull, teeth on the blade face towards the back of the saw. The manual states this is correct for that saw.
These are neat tools, fun to watch!
These are neat tools, fun to watch!
- Mon Mar 25, 2019 4:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Sand Blasting a Model T
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3781
Re: Sand Blasting a Model T
Anybody try the new "dustless blasting" on a Model T? Something about C02 pellets that evaporate or something?
- Thu Mar 14, 2019 2:54 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FOR SALE - SCHALER TIRE TOOL
- Replies: 2
- Views: 945
Re: FOR SALE - SCHALER TIRE TOOL
E-mail sent....
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 11:09 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: Good 26/27 front perches.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 560
WTB: Good 26/27 front perches.
My perches are shot, shackles wore through the bushings and into the perches on my front axle big time so I need a good set of 26/27 perches I can bush for the car.
Thanks!
Thanks!
- Wed Mar 06, 2019 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model T Special build.
- Replies: 185
- Views: 26885
Re: Model T Special build.
My kinda basement! I think my wife is glad my shop is an outbuilding... don't think she's fond of the smells and noises that come out of the garage during peak working hours, let alone have it under the house
Great work on the body, keep it up!

Great work on the body, keep it up!
- Mon Mar 04, 2019 6:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Serious cabin fever—counting the days
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2707
Re: Serious cabin fever—counting the days
16 days till spring...14 degrees here this morning !! Maybe by June it will warm up !! :( I know the feeling... I'm a bit further north, winter starts November first and lasts until we get 2 weeks of spring that starts mid May. June 1st through September the thermostat is stuck on hot/humid but Oct...
- Mon Mar 04, 2019 5:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Wood stove
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3947
Re: Wood stove
I'll play... I love my old Monkey Wards wood heater.
- Sun Mar 03, 2019 8:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: OT- Forum for pre war Chevrolet?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1178
Re: OT- Forum for pre war Chevrolet?
I'm a VCCA member, nice group of people. 29-31 are very similar body stye wise... Prices on these are all over the map. I just sold a '29 4 door for $8k a few months ago, it was an older restoration in need of tires and a front end rebuild. There are a few that have been listed locally for up to $13...
- Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: ‘Matching Numbers’ Add any Monetary Value to a Model T?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3445
Re: ‘Matching Numbers’ Add any Monetary Value to a Model T?
I'm just happy to have 4 matching tires now
- Sun Feb 24, 2019 5:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
Not a very good afternoon on the T... Lots of problems in the transmission that need attention, it's a fixable though and this is a great time of year up north to work on stuff! I like to end the week on a high note so I put together this radiator cap, I will eventually plate the brass but that's do...
- Sun Feb 24, 2019 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Triple gear pin wear.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1438
Triple gear pin wear.
I got the transmission apart today and measured the triple gear pins to see how much out of round they are... I got .0021" difference measured 90 degrees apart. I want to make sure I do this right while it's apart. The bushings in the are likely worn also as I can rock the gears side to side on the ...
- Sun Feb 24, 2019 4:05 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB 1927/27 Transmission brake drum and driving plate.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1393
Re: WTB 1927/27 Transmission brake drum and driving plate.
Jason while not cheap, new drums are gorgeous and I personally feel they are a great value. You can send the mfg your assembly to have the drum shaft removed and have it riveted onto a brand new drum. This will keep your low drum bushing matched to the brake drum as these more often than not are no...
- Sun Feb 24, 2019 11:37 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB 1927/27 Transmission brake drum and driving plate.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1393
WTB 1927/27 Transmission brake drum and driving plate.
Looking for a good usable 1926/27 transmission brake drum and driving plate.
My parts are shot and not suitable for rebuild.
My parts are shot and not suitable for rebuild.
- Sat Feb 23, 2019 10:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
Good news and bad news today... The good news is the Joe Bell is going to rebuild a short block for me as he happened to have a good block in his possession, my block will be religated reserve status. The bad news is my transmission seems to have had a disaster in it's life and some shoddy repair wo...
- Sat Feb 23, 2019 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Clutch blues...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2238
Re: '26 Clutch blues...
Why did you take it down? Was the clutch mis-operating? If it was working OK you could just put it back together and leave it as is. If it was not working well, you must then find out why. normally the clutch disk which fits the inside of the brake drum is toward that plate and the plate turns with...
- Sat Feb 23, 2019 4:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Clutch blues...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2238
Re: '26 Clutch blues...
Dang, this car is testing me!
- Sat Feb 23, 2019 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Clutch blues...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2238
Re: '26 Clutch blues...
I see no damage inside... Someone has been in this transmission before me so it's possible they removed the other damaged parts. I don't find any broken bits or pieces laying loose.
- Sat Feb 23, 2019 12:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Clutch blues...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2238
'26 Clutch blues...
I've got a feeling my clutch part is shot... Can an experienced eye confirm?
- Sat Feb 23, 2019 12:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Anyone running a Chaffin's .250 cam?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 682
Anyone running a Chaffin's .250 cam?
I'd like to hear some input on the Chaffin's 25-27 Improved .250 lift cam... I don't want to loose any low end in my '26 touring.
- Thu Feb 21, 2019 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Rims, rubber and tubes...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2752
Re: '26 Rims, rubber and tubes...
George:
Just plain old stock 1926 wood wheels with split rims. All the other cars with split rims I've had did not use rim strips so I just wanted to be sure it was the same for a T.
Just plain old stock 1926 wood wheels with split rims. All the other cars with split rims I've had did not use rim strips so I just wanted to be sure it was the same for a T.
- Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
Not a clue... I do know that this car has been in the hands of a not so talented restorer so I wouldn't use it as a reference for anything, lol.
- Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Rims, rubber and tubes...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2752
Re: '26 Rims, rubber and tubes...
Ok folks, thanks!
I'll pick up some rubber stemmed tubes and call it good.
I'll pick up some rubber stemmed tubes and call it good.
- Thu Feb 21, 2019 8:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
The reason your rear view mirror doesn't look right, is because it isn't right! The one you show is for a closed car. The factory brackets for the tourings and roadsters wrap over the top of the windshield frame, and were originally held on with two horn button bracket screws. I figured that, good ...
- Thu Feb 21, 2019 8:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Rims, rubber and tubes...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2752
'26 Rims, rubber and tubes...
I want to grab my tubes and flaps before the price increase but I want to make sure I get this right... I bought a set of 4.40/4.50-21 tires over Christmas with the free shipping deal but I still need the tubes and flaps. I don't need rim strips for a split rim since there are no spokes poking throu...
- Thu Feb 21, 2019 8:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Price increase on all tires
- Replies: 64
- Views: 9273
Re: Price increase on all tires
I would assume flaps are going up too... Can't see why they'd raise prices on all the other rubber stuff and not those. Ordering this week, thanks for the heads up!
- Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
Uh oh.... we got a crack. Not unexpected but not welcome either.
I'm inquiring about metal stitching in MA and may have a lead on a machined block another hobbyist did not complete... working the options!
I'm inquiring about metal stitching in MA and may have a lead on a machined block another hobbyist did not complete... working the options!
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 11:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
- Replies: 434
- Views: 62009
Re: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
Those straps look they they've been there since day one... nice job. I like the look of running with the hood sides removed 

- Sun Feb 17, 2019 7:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 12635
Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
Got the NOS quadrant installed and the rebuilt levers all riveted in place... no more slop!
- Sun Feb 17, 2019 6:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
I got the NOS quadrant installed today. Earlier I had welded up the bottoms of the levers and reshaped them as they were severely worn. What a difference, positive clicks and no slop in the head of the steering column. Steering should be much improved.
- Sun Feb 17, 2019 1:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
I also got the engine stripped down to the block and wire brushed the top, plus all the spot prone to cracking and couldn't find any looking at it from inches away. The block had all two piece valves... They won't be going back in.
- Sun Feb 17, 2019 1:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
I got the steering shaft mount and ruckstell shifter back from the machinist today and they are great, nice and tight, gone is the major slop.
- Fri Feb 15, 2019 9:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
- Replies: 434
- Views: 62009
Re: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
Nothing brews even more motivation like a short spin around the block!rustyfords wrote: ↑Wed Feb 13, 2019 5:00 pmI think I'll cheat and at least take it around the block a couple times once it's running...before I tear into the front axle.
- Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
- Replies: 434
- Views: 62009
Re: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
Looking good!
- Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: The number of Model T's must still be going up
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3611
Re: The number of Model T's must still be going up
Sadly, for every Model T that is brought back to life, there is another one slowly rotting away in someone's garage or shed. You know, it was grand dad's pride and joy, he restored it back in the 50's, 60's, or 70's. It has 4 flat tires, and hasn't seen the light of day in 40 years and is piled hig...
- Wed Feb 06, 2019 9:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: OT has anyone ever seen a bike like this?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1414
Re: OT has anyone ever seen a bike like this?
Its from WWII, Soldier is wearing WWII pattern dress. WWI pattern British dress was much different than the later issue type.
- Wed Feb 06, 2019 9:28 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FOR SALE - SIG-NAL-ITE MODEL T ERA ROAD FLARE
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1822
Re: FOR SALE - SIG-NAL-ITE MODEL T ERA ROAD FLARE
Can't say I ever tried to light one with a match but I have updated the lighting system in them before.
- Mon Feb 04, 2019 10:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
Ed... 3 doors west, must be talking about Dave and his wife? It is a small world! The shop was one of the main reasons I bought the place, I had outgrown my little 1 car garage in Bay City and a 2 car garage with shop was like moving into a hanger. Mark has shown me pictures of the shop "back in the...
- Sun Feb 03, 2019 9:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
The weather finally got into the 30's, up from below zero so I got a chance to pull the engine and tear it down into major components this afternoon... The whole thing needs a rebuild so that's where it's headed...
- Sun Feb 03, 2019 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 12635
Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
I gutted it!
- Sat Feb 02, 2019 11:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
- Replies: 434
- Views: 62009
Re: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
Great work! Keep it up!
- Wed Jan 30, 2019 8:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Have you ever made a stupid mistake?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 8504
Re: Have you ever made a stupid mistake?
Started my Farmall F-20 in gear with the crank once by accident.... almost ran me over, then ran into the house hitting the power line under the meter causing a shower of sparks and some surprise for my wife and neighbor who were inside on the other side of that very wall. Oops! Had to have the line...
- Mon Jan 28, 2019 5:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
Funny you should mention the C4 issues... I just put it in Saturday and had no issues, no mods needed. Must be the early C4's with the small bell housing are just the right size. I did have to use a different bolt in crossmember... Stock one won't work. Now I've got space to pull the T engine out!
- Sun Jan 27, 2019 5:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
The local Model A guys have a one day swap meet at a local dealership this time of year... Found some good deals for my '26. I saw a brass era radiator as well as a few other T parts. Engine comes out this week for teardown. I've got some of my steering and ruckstell parts at a machinists now and wi...
- Thu Jan 24, 2019 8:42 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT - Ford Tractor (1) old man (0)
- Replies: 45
- Views: 8447
Re: OT - Ford Tractor (1) old man (0)
From a fellow Michigander... Glad it wasn't worse! I broke my heel bone when I fell after a corn crib roof collapsed on me a few years ago... blew up the bone into a few pieces. They did surgery and screwed it all back together but I was down for 2 weeks waiting for surgery and another 2-3 weeks aft...
- Fri Jan 11, 2019 9:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '26 Touring refurb...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8061
Re: '26 Touring refurb...
Picked up this plate for mounting on the rear tire carrier...
- Fri Jan 11, 2019 11:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Pedal Shaft Sealing
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3940
Re: Pedal Shaft Sealing
Beautiful work Adam.