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I know there is a good group of Model T'ers where you live. They invited us up from Milwaukee group to have a meeting with them. Langs, Snyders. Chaffins, etc all have the books you need. The service manual and the books from the MTFCA. You can also order them from the Museum in Richmond if you wou...

Well, the model T drives !!!backed it out of the garage and out to my street took it around the block. Everything works as it should . Reverse , Low gear , high gear, brakes work it was even charging !! now I have to figure out if the magneto works. I should’ve measured the voltage next time I fired...

Steve Jelf wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 04, 2023 11:45 pm

Looks like you're off to a good start. I believe so far most of the comments are correct.

I think there is more information available on Model T than any other old car.
https://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG80.html

thanks , i'll check that out!

you will have a temp gauge - coolant will come out the overflow tube or not ;) if it isn't steaming, you're fine (and with a new radiator and learn how to adjust timing properly, you will be...) BTW - once you're up and running, carry coolant at about 1/2 way up "FORD" on the shell...any higher and...

Yeehaw Mark! A FUN designed model T! No worries about correctness, just fun. I like it. :) yup , i want it so if my buddies, their wives , kid or grandkid want to drive a 100 yr old car they can , only got mabey 2000.00 into it so share the fun/ experience...not alot to lose and easy to fix. my 10y...

I would take a close look at the wiring, particularly where it passes through the firewall. That ain't the way Ford did it. I also noticed a solenoid for the starter. Is the car 12V? Nothing wrong, but the T was originally 6V negative ground. You will not be able to count on any standard T wiring d...

Mark Nunn wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 05, 2023 10:45 am

John, Mark has a 3-year old flat tube radiator. He's good to go.

Mark, there are 240 wonderful assembly drawings on this site. Martynn Vowell made and uploaded them. Click on "Gallery" next to your login name. Click "Vowellart" and enjoy the drawings.

sweet, thank you!!

Hey Mark, welcome to the affliction, as they say here ! Nice T, looks like a lot of fun to be had riding as well as wrenching, This forum has a immense amount of knowledge about the T, and a lot of members willing to help any T-er. First thing to do is order a reprint of Mr. Fords model T Shop Manu...

Steve Jelf wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 05, 2023 12:41 pm

...you'll be swamped in answers in no time at all.

...and many of them will be right.

thanks

up date!! removed the added wires /wiring from prev owner , head lights and tail light since it had the orig wires in the cloth harness (checked with my DVOM) . looked everything over should work for now. it has a universal key/ starter switch on the dash which is ok for now , i have the orig style ...

All Model T's which came with generators were gear driven from the camshaft timing gear. Some T's have after market generators which are belt driven, but that is not the way Henry made them. If the block is clean and you have a good radiator you don't need a water pump. The pump will actually cause...

It looks like a 26-27 cutoff touring, I would suggest to assume nothing unless it comes from someone you trust who does mechanical work. If you can wrench a lawnmower engine, you can fix a T. Take your time, it looks like everything is there to make it run. lol thank you i'm an owner operator truck...

your "year" description makes perfect sense and yes, it is a cut down touring car from 26-27 period if you were very curious, or when/if the waterpump comes off for whatever reason, the engine number appears just above the water inlet. The SN will tell you what year the block is. thank you , more g...

You have a combination of parts from various year cars. The body, gas tank, and coil box are 1926. The fan attachment and upper water outlet from the head are earlier model. The water pump is aftermarket accessory. The wheels are ? year The transmission is earlier with the narrow pedals. However, t...

Welcome! That's a neat looking truck. :) thanks, yup had to have it, was tryin to get rid of toys(9) lol but still have 9 i'll sell somthing else , the T is juts to cool , even my 35yr old son like it and he's telling me "pops you got to much stuff" LOL but it's all cool stuff older cars, trucks an...

JohnM wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 04, 2023 4:38 pm

Iowa Norm, on the river. Looks like a patchwork of parts but a runner. You'll have a blast!! Oops, correction, Wisconsin! Le Claire is in Iowa.

yup Wisconsin, and thanks

You have a combination of parts from various year cars. The body, gas tank, and coil box are 1926. The fan attachment and upper water outlet from the head are earlier model. The water pump is aftermarket accessory. The wheels are ? year The transmission is earlier with the narrow pedals. However, t...

Scott_Conger wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 04, 2023 4:20 pm

Welcome to the affliction!

hold on to your hat...you're going to be flooded with comments/questions

thank !! i'm ready

thanks the guy i got it from got from this dad when he passed , he saw my Bradley listing on FB marketplace and made me the trade offer, i have a VW trike and and a dune buggy so i didn't need three VW's lol and always wanted a Model T or A but they aren't cheap so i think i did all right,

if any needs any of the parts that won't work on mine let me know ,

EAU CLaire, wisconsin great info allready !! bring it on !! it's will be a sunday driver , i'm not a show guy , but i like cool and as dependable as i can get it . if i ever sell it i've got to know what it is good and bad, so information is key thanks again!!

hello my name is mark. just got it home , came with xtra carbs, coils and misc partrs many questions to come i'm sure what do i have here as far as carbs go , i see coil boxes and i'm guessing resistor plates, new timer is installed i haven't heard it run but the person sail it started for a minute ...