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Here is the contact information Dave gave me to purchase a new drive plate.

Thanks Dan,
I sprayed some carb cleaner on the bottom and brushed it and found a crack between two of the rivets. Good information!!

Thanks Jerry, I will. Part of the reason I got into this hobby was to learn new things. Taking things apart, listening to others experience, trying different approaches is all part of the learning process for me. Even when I make mistakes I learn things. I appreciate everyone's input!

will do, thanks

Thank You John,
That answers my question. This gives me options to consider.

I forgot to mention this is a 1925 transmission. I tried to attach a picture but i it didn't attach. I will try again.

While I was at the Winter Clinic Dave Nolting evaluated my transmission parts and made a recommendation that I replace the drive plate because the rivets are loose and the holes that the push plate pins protrude through are wallowed out. I respect his opinion and will probably replace the drive plat...

I built my own from a box of miscellaneous tools. I verified that the torque was correct.

This weekend in Nebraska is the Bargain Buyway. Sales all over the area. This is listed on one of the sites.

vintage car parts, a nice set of Model T wind wings

There weren't any pictures any idea on what to look for? What are they worth?

Will Do, Thanks!

Thank You Jerry,
The photo's help. I don't have a picture of the front of my box but based on the photo you posted in the link my strap is inserted in the front just like the picture. My strap is just too long so I will have to cut it back a little.
Thanks again!

I am rebuilding my coil box and purchased a security strap. How do I secure it to the box? There is not a hole in the firewall for it to extend through.
Based on the diagrams it shows a screw or something like that attaching to the end. That did not come with the strap.
Thanks,
Ernie

Good information, Thank You!

Thank You!

I just purchased a complete rebuild kit for my coil box. The wood is hardwood but doesn't appear to have any stain or sealant. I have read several items on the forum about what should be used. Any new recommendations? I have some stain and polyurethane in my wood shop. Would that be suitable? Thanks...

There is an article in the January/February Vintage Ford magazine that might help. Page 34

I forgot to put the year 1917 New York City.

I ran across this picture this morning, Winter Begins on the calendar today. Brrr!

Thanks Ron,
I will look Brent up.
Ernie

Thank You Scott,
I appreciate the honesty! Makes my decision to replace easy.
Ernie

Just looking for opinions, based on these pictures would you repair or replace this generator? I don't know the history of this car, I purchased it this past November not running. It is running now but the generator has no output. I noticed that the ammeter needle was laying at the bottom of the met...

Thanks Mark, good to know. I was a little concerned when I saw the metal shavings.

Thanks everyone for the replies! As Nv Bob mentioned I have installed new lined brakes. I will try everything that John suggested and see how it works. I have changed the oil and figure I will change it again after I try to get the neutral working. There wasn't a filter and magnet in the transmissio...

I purchased my car last November, 1925 Runabout. It had been sitting on jack stands and had not run for over 10 years. This is the first Model T I've owned so have no experience. After a lot of cleaning, replacing the transmission bands, etc. I finally started the car this week. I was concerned abou...

I noticed that the needle on my ammeter was laying on the bottom of the gauge. I took it apart and found that stem was broken. I would like to rebuild it rather than replace it. Does anyone have a broken gauge that I could use for parts that they are willing to sell?
Thanks,
Ernie

One other thought I would like everyone's opinion on. The man I bought my car from inherited it from his grandfather. The grandfather was going to make his own cotton liners from cotton belts. They gave me the cotton belts with the car. Has anyone ever tried making their own cotton liners?

Thank You Scott,
I will do my best. I would really like to start out with cotton for a learning curve but haven't been able to find them so I will give kevlar my best shot!!
Thanks,
Ernie

I read the information from Dan, Thank You! Since I am going to put in kevlar bands and they need to be installed with the hogs head off maybe it's best I don't cut anything.

Thank you for the responses, I was orginally planning on putting in cotton liners because this is my first time installing and adjusting bands so I thought the cotton liners would be a little more forgiving if I make a mistake. I was at the McPherson Winter Clinic and they said the kevlar were much ...

I am a new Model T owner and have a question about the slow speed pedal shaft. I am replacing the band liners on my 1925 Runabout. The previous owner had removable ends on the bands but they were installed with the removable ear on the right side. Also the slow speed pedal shaft extends all the way ...