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First time access for several days here too.

I've been going since 1969 only missing when Uncle Sam had me, and it's still the best old car show and flea market, but nothing like it used to be.

After recent Apple updates to Safari, I haven’t been able to access this forum. Using DuckDuckGo browser to post this. Anyone else?

I bought 6 cases of 24 cans non detergent Zurnoil 30w back around 1970. Still using it.

Happy 4th.

Happy 4th.

Looks great.

I installed it in my Model A several years ago and so far so good. I'll eventually put it in the T.

Received mine yesterday.

Ford Escape, Chevy Duramax.

Nice picture.

Looks great.

Bill Mullins wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:22 pm
Is this what your looking for. $40.00 plus shipping

I'm looking for one like the venders sold that will fit both the Model T and the Model A like the one pictured above. Thanks for your offer though.

Happy New Year.

Lil Teezy wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 30, 2023 11:05 am
The Berts Model A (Englewood, Co.) catalog on line shows them In stock. Chris, in Boulder

I called them last week and not in stock, Lang's and other venders don't show them out of stock on their web site also, but don't have then.

modelbarn, definitely interested, email sent. Thanks.

I made one I'm using now, I need to adjust the bottom angle iron above the pan, not perfect but does the job. Just looking for the basic one as I want to start another engine I have at the same time. I could make another, but the one piece unit would be nice to have.

This is the type I'd like to get.

Looking for an engine stand adapter like the venders used to sell. All out of stock for years.

Well done..

Winterized, and covered her up till Spring.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Navy here.

I've always used a kerosene torpedo heater, but this year with kerosene $6.00 a gallon I' won't be using it that much.

Installed my rebuilt Bendix, and now all is fine.

I just had a similar problem with my 1925 Roadster, Lang's rebuilt the Bendix and now all works fine.

Congrats, looks great.

I just had a similar experience with my 1925 Roadster last week. With the key off I turned the crank over 3 times with the choke out. Then with the key on battery I hit the starter, one click and then nothing. Several more attempts sounded like the battery was dead. I tried the crank and it was stuc...

Welcome back.

Thanks for the pictures.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QhQ0K5HnH0

Thanks for the pictures, this is something I've been curious about. I bought that spring but wasn't sure how to install it. Going on today.

Nothing like it used to be. Today around noon.

Congrats, very nice.

The good old days when almost everything was pre-war.

I just got my switch back from Frank and it now works as it should. Quick turn around time, Thanks.

A big thanks to Frank Brandi for rebuilding my ignition switch. A quick turn around time, and works perfect. My key was hanging up for a second when switching from Bat to Mag, and with a loud bang I blew out the back of the muffler. All is good now.

I have always stuck with what came with the car and has always worked for me. I see this in the Model A community a lot. Nothing wrong with it, just my view.

I have a 1925 roadster dash switch that needs repair. Using a separate on/off switch now.

Just installed the transmission oil screen and magnet.

Just finished putting everything back together after completing a valve job. Starting it up tomorrow.

bobt, my cost for the kit was $295 including shipping, and I will be doing the job it in the car.

Thanks Scott, this will be fun. I got it running about 6 weeks ago, but had very little compression in 3 and 4, so this should fix that. This kit had a lot of good reviews on this site, so I felt it was the best way to go.

I've only missed Hershey twice since 1969, and that's when Uncle Sam got me. Show ends on Friday now with the car show that day. Trailer parking is now $20, used to be free. Hershey in 1970 with a couple of Model A guys.

Just received my Neway Valve Seat Cutter. Waiting on a bottle of Dykem Red layout fluid. Hope to get started early next week. I called Neway on the phone to order, and they were very helpful telling me exactly what I needed for the T. I got the 30°, 45°, and 60° cutters. Several good videos on Youtu...

I've used Evans in my 1930 Model A with no problems for over a year now. In the T I use 50/50 anti freeze.

Doing a valve job on my 25 roadster. Got everything apart and just waiting for parts.

Thanks, I love those old factory movies.

I just converted my Model A back to positive ground after changing it to negative ground many moons ago. Couldn't remember how I did it. Found this on the web then remembered that's how I did it the first time. Haven't tried it on a T.

Rebuilt coil box, Complete new wiring harness, and a new exhaust manifold over the past 2 days.

I got her running today for the first time with water in it since at least the 60's. Ran for 20 minutes really nice. A lot of smoke at first as I had Magic Mystery Oil in the cylinders for the last 6 months, then cleared up and sounded good. I had rebuilt the carburetor and starter. The front end ha...

Reinstalled the starter after having it rebuilt.

This is on my 1925 roadster.

I picked up this pair of 1925 PA plates for my roadster and registered them for the car. The scratch on the one fits perfect with the crank so that went on the front.

Today I put in new seals and greased the rear bearings.

Got the T running today for the first time since the 60's from what I've found out after getting the 1925 roadster back in October. All original and garage kept. I've rebuilt the front end, the carburetor, new fuel line, muffler and pipe, sediment bulb and shut off at the carburetor. I soaked the cy...

A few of them.

Nice job, looks good.

I pulled the rear wheels off my 1925 Roadster today and found these home made axle shims. I just picked up the T in October, and what I could find out I don't think its run since the 60's or earlier. I've done a lot of basic maintenance to it and hope to try and start it in the next few weeks.

Pulled the rear wheels with my new whew puller and put some Linseed oil on the spokes.

I just removed the water pump from my 25 Roadster and went back to factory.

Just finished the carb rebuild and hooked up the fuel line. Installed a new muffler and exhaust pipe. New radiator hoses and fan belt. Hope to get it started soon.

Rebuilding carburetor now, waiting on a few parts.

Happy Easter.

I just watched it, Probably been 40 years since I saw it. Best pie fight ever.

Everything back to normal, thanks.

Really slow today. It's taking 25 seconds to open anything I click on.

Slow on this end too.

Glad you're ok. When I got my 1925 roadster last year the front spring was the first thing I replaced as it was off center. Taking it apart I found mine just had dimples that fit into each other rather than a bolt. It had to have been a replacement from a long time ago as the car hadn't run since th...

Always nice to see the old pictures and the way it used to be.

Put me in for the later one.

Hershey around 1970. It was a mess, but memorable. I been to every one since 1969 except for when Uncle Sam got me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI-Qkshh_Lk Here's a video I found and will probably do to mine this summer.

I have 2 Optima batteries, one six volt, and one 12 volt purchased last spring. So far so good.

I just removed the water pump on my 25 roadster and put the horn back to its original location with a new bracket, as the original bracket had been modified to fit on top of the engine.

This is a picture of the T just after unloading. From what I could find out it hasn't run since the 60's. The dealer tag on the radiator also.

The front and back wheels on my 1925 roadster. Both front and rear tires are 30 x 3 1/2.

I need a 24" diameter clincher tire wheel for my 1925 roadster. I picked up my 1925 roadster back in October and it never had a spare tire. The front and rear wheels have 3 x 3 1/2 tires. The front wheels have wood felloes, and the rear wheels have metal felloes, so either kind would be ok.

I have both and enjoy the simplicity of both. Easy to work on and fun to drive.

Thank you.

I texted you just now.

I got a pair of handbrake spring rivets from Lang's. I had my wife hold a socket on its side against the rivets while I held the brake handle with one hand and smacked the rivet ends with a ball pee hammer. Wasn't easy bit worked.

I registered mine back in October in PA and had to include a picture of the block serial #.

This is my 1925 roadster I picked up last fall. Engine # puts it the first few days of May 1925. From what I've read the late 25 to 26/27 used the choke rod without the bell crank similar to the later Model A setup. On mine I think someone tried to convert it to the newer setup as the bottom hole wa...

This dealer tag is on my radiator.

TXGOAT2 wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 14, 2023 1:47 pm
Nice radio. What brand is it?

Carlton.

Always nice to see those old-time videos. How times have changed.

I've been using 30W non detergent Zurnoil in my Model A since 1963. I still have several 24 can cases I bought in the late seventies which should last me into the next lifetime. It's always preformed great in the A, so I see no problem using it with my newly acquired all original T.

One story I've heard is that most model T's being older than the A went to the metal scrap drives for WWII. The A and others of those years were kept running during the war years until afterward when new cars finally became available, and they just went to the scrap yard without being immediately cr...

Merry Christmas.

Nice, good find.

Scott, thanks for the thought. I haven'y done anything yet with the T and the Evans Coolant. I'll use the 50/50 first to see how it runs and will most likely stay as per your, and others comments on it. As for my A with a water pump, no problems since I started using it.

This past June I put Evans Waterless Coolant in my Model A and so far so good. I'm thinking I'll do the same with my 25 Roadster. It boils at 375°F.

I just picked up my 1925 roadster in October and the previous owner said the tires were put on in the late 1960's. It probably hasn't run since that time as they have major dry rot cracks, but tread like new.

Has anyone ever seen a front spring like this? No bolt, just a dimple that one leaf sits into the dimple bottom of the next leaf. I've since changed it out for a new one.

I've know Fred for a long time. He found my 1925 Roadster last month which is my first T. Having been an A owner for 60 years I thought it was time for a T. By the way, I still have that same A.

I need a good one for my 1925 Roadster. Near Allentown PA.

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