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I made my own. If I can find the math on it I will share.

Nowadays, the rubber man would be used to drive in the high occupancy lane.

It would be easier to cut one from a 3/8" x 2-1/2" stainless hex screw, grinding the head down, cutting off the threads.

Jeff,
Thanks, ordered the two garnish pieces and four brackets for Coupe from Snyder's. It was all in stock.
I also appreciate the window glass installation instructions in an old post.

n/m I don't know what I am taking about. I finally found some photos and now realize that there are two brackets, front and rear of the door glass that support a U shaped garnish that slides down from the top.

Door Garnish photos needed for part made out of unobtainium. Does anyone have clear photos of the three metal garnish items on a coupe door, want top, front, and rear of door around the window glass. Since I cannot buy all three and want them to match, I might as well make them. We already have the ...

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Don't know why I am confessing this here, but it was brought up. Twice i slept in a church parking lot. The first time, i did not intend to go asleep, was listening to music and was awakened by the cops. So I drove off. the second time I slept in a church parking lot was because i ran out of gas and...

Radiator shroud, running boards...but the most important part besides the ignition switch already mentioned is the fan belt in order to get it running. We bought our T in deplorable condition for $1000. A clean title itself is worth another $250 on top of its value. Jason, hopefully, your uncle has ...

I did my own stainless exhaust. If you cannot weld, there is a place in Lafayette, IN that I drove right by this year that does custom exhaust. I have not used their services. Whatever they charge is what it costs for stainless. I would provide them with a new pack nut ahead of time.

We have been in Michigan and traveled the entire length of 66 in 2018-19 in correct fashion (old roads in a 1950 Ford F1). There are "official" Route 66 books that will detail the route more than I have time to explain here, including motels. Since the Chain of Rocks bridge of Route 66 is closed, go...

Thanks for the responses. I fixed it with three plug welds.
But you're gonna luv what A.I. has to say:

Upon repairing the Coupe passenger door, i noticed what looks like two spot welds. The outer green skin had two round holes which I figured were just rust holes but when I removed the really bad part, I found that the inner structure had separated from the skin. So, I was wondering, "Did Henry start...

Rich, I suppose Grandpa's Dad wanted his son to have a horse? Does that mean that you also consider a Model T like a hot rod?

Greets Kevin,
The horn you pulled looks like a battery horn, which is important in how you wire it back into service.
Nice car.

I used the POR system and am fine with it. However, I recall prepping the tank (improved & made from unobtainium) with vinegar and rocks for weeks. The tank was then rinsed out several times before POR began.

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You should be able to order this in store or online. If this is what you are looking for.

When I repaired our fenders, i replaced the wire and put a bead undernaeth the cracks. Saw my uncle do that on a VW Beetle. The insurance man said that after an accident that it needed a bead to reinforce the area. He said that too soon, as the bead was already there.

After days of playing with it, I answered my own question. The passenger latch does not lock from the inside as they purposefully cut and bent a tab down to prevent the lever from being pulled back (no position 3 for right side). Also, if you were to lock the door with a key from the outside, it can...

Welcome to the club! Nice T.

What have you done to/with your Model T in July? Was so excited to get our new starter that I installed it last month and tested it out - problem solved. This month, I removed the starter, made a gasket and installed it again - still starts. Like the old saying someone wrote in my high school yearbo...

Gary, I mounted all five tires on the rim myself using the three legged tool. The old tires were so hard that I had to saw in some cases. The replacements were new pliable tires. When compressing the rim, if I saw the rim start to distort, I backed all the way off and placed the tool on the rim in a...

The passenger side door latch cover is formed to take a spring but i don't know if it is supposed to have one. The other three springs are assembled and I found a great source for spring material, the window regulator which I replaced with new. Just attempting to remove the spring gave me what was n...

I never did post the finished left latch which functions but I have a question about the other side. Driver latch 17.jpg New latches sometimes have a working lock, depends on who you but it from. The original passenger (right) latch has a key lock mechanism built in, which I have a new key for. I no...

When I was a child, I wore bibs but as an adult, wore overalls :D . That was in Virginia where it is cooler. Here in New Orleans, with no A/C in a hot garage, I can only do with painter's pants and a t-shirt and swap out the t-shirt often :( . Last night i only brought one to the garage. So, that li...

Installed a new starter. Much better. At least the engine turns over.

Tom, some headlights use the crossbar, others do not.

"intake manifold connection" This is used by the EGR, not the PCV. Even though I tried to give a complete summary of both, and in the process mention "exhaust manifold", that does not in any way imply that everything that I stated was also stated by Frank. Hope that clears any miscommunication by my...

Frank, I think you are confusing two things: the PCV and the EGR. The PCV vents the crankcase not the exhaust manifold. He would have to put a hole in his oil pan. The Exhaust Gas Re-circulation takes unburnt fumes from the exhaust manifold. The PVC dumps oil vapors into the filter before the carbur...

Purchasing a rusty door latch is probably not a good idea if you need this spring. My understanding is that spring steel has a tendency to rust quicker. It does NOT come in the kit from the vendors. If yours is bad, you might as well replace the entire lock and not bother to fix it. No one has yet t...

I just installed our windshield on a '26 coupe in the past month and was told that there is supposed to be a gap between the cowl and the dash for air ventilation, not filled in with wood. I do not know if the Fordor is different.

I figured that someone should document this for those who follow. This is the way the spring goes if yours is missing. I peeked inside another and photographed it. Driver latch 09.jpg The internal replacement hardware from the vendors is installed but I have yet to flatten the rivet on the base of t...

I imagine a pair of worm gear clamps would give me more confidence than wood glue or epoxy, ugly but more secure, maybe out of balance. Perhaps some galvanized bailing wire is the cheapest compromise, than a total rebuild. We are still shaking down our T and one thing I am watching is the spoke situ...

IMG_20230607_221818028b.jpg Maybe eight years ago I decided on stainless steel exhaust but they did not exist that I know of, nor was my request for measurements met. So I built my own. It is what it is. I could have ordered a correct muffler to remove one problem in exchange for the problem of rus...

Call you a spare tire wheel well.

I think its cool. Like to see a side photo.

Glad it does not look like this which I photographed in 2019.

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The starter does not turn the engine very well at all, even after battery is fully charged or placing the battery charger in "starter mode". Most of the time, I use the hand crank. Ya'll toad me about the starter already in this older post: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=37076 But I di...

Did not mean to leave on a sad note. The brass screw remnant did unscrew out the back side and the mirror is installed.

Vernon is smart. Nice front seat bottom removed to preserve it. He's attaching a magnet under the rear view mirror mount where there is a dark broken off screw in the center hole so that he can drill it out while all the filings are caught. Alas, the remnant is brass!

Useless fun fact: Louisiana is the rainiest of the 50 states for average annual rainfall. So, I don't worry about lack of humidity. I second the motion about care with linseed oil as i have seen the contents of a concrete building get burned out by the stuff on a rag, spontaneously combusting after ...

Homecoming starts with the family home. Children grow up and then live in other places. Eventually, they all gather back to their family home to see parents and each other. Schools can be a home. Students graduate and leave for college or a job. Once a year, schools have a homecoming day for old stu...

I document exact part numbers and places of purchase in an electronic journal per car, especially for modified parts that do not specifically belong. UPC barcodes off paint cans are also documented for an exact match for the next person and for my own forgetfulness. Having that information may help ...

On June 3rd, we installed the windshield. It was the last thing, in my mind, keeping us from taking it out on the road for a shakedown.
Shout out to Haro Glass (local only). They asked that I provide a pattern and pick it up. It was same day service.

Congrats and hope it goes well.
Wife and I were just talking about our trip up US 61 that starts here in New Orleans and runs the West side of Wisconsin.

We drove it outside the garage for the first time.
Went to the Ford factory where it was born and then it died.
Replaced the blown 20amp fuse with a 30amp but could not get it started again.
Towed it back with a chain to the garage and got it started.

We used a couple gallons of vinegar and some rocks for cleaning in stage 1.
After cleaning, rinsing it out we used the POR method.

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I recommend that you get the mechanicals working before starting on swapping the body.

I wonder if page eleven implies that Ford will also sell a chassis if you request one.

Amazed that you could get all 12 spokes in there.
Is is spray painted plastic?

I lightened up the inside photo. Here are some photos of the driver's side with the kit and I believe the original mounting screws to the door. Slowly figuring it out.

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Oversized, undersized sockets, and a lot of skill. Practice on scrap aluminum and see if you like the results. You already have the originals to match the correct sizes.

Thanks guys, Yes, I do have a spare beater lock that I could disassemble to see what's inside. Yes, I did take photos but just could not find them until now. I had to go searching back thru months of photos (86 months to be exact) to March of 2018 in order to find these. So, I might as well post the...

Umm, how do they go back together. Mine is disassembled and I cannot find photos of when I took it apart. Photos and orientation of parts, especially the small parts would be great. I did search the forum and found write-up but no pics. Mine was missing good springs and some were in pieces. I have a...

I was at the junk yard in March, waiting at the counter when the employee working there got a phone call. He began looking directly at me, with the most awful look on his face. After hanging up the phone, he explained that a customer on the phone "wants to buy a used head gasket" and "how much are t...

Thanks, my mind is blown away as I was not expecting that answer.
Good news that I can cross another item off my cardboard list.

What is the solution to the gap between the cowl and the dash? It is as big as 7/16". I know nothing about what goes there or how it is attached.
Improved coupe.
Thanks

Garrett, This T is the fourth car that I have restored from a junk state. It has taken about 9 years but I'm older and up for the challenge. I grew up with no training or wealth. I do not recommend you getting into a long term project that may last into the beginning of marriage as you don't know wh...

Made a cardboard pattern for the windshield and had some laminate cut two days ago. Fits perfectly in the aluminum frame last night with gaps and setting tape is on order.

You can get a cheap bore scope $10-$20 on A-zon or eBad. I did and use it/abuse it.

I confirm what Allan said. I tried welding zinc and it did not go so well.
What zinc does well at is forming to a mold, even more so than aluminum. I suppose you could research any safety concerns about re-pouring zinc into a mold that is made from the piece itself.

Cut and welded the sides of the trunk over and over to get it into form.
Installed the deck lid hinges, support bracket, bumpers, lock latch.
Cut out rear panel for the striker location.
Tested closing trunk and unlocking it.

Steve, I think the extra holes, top, are for the water outlet and the water inlet.

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It came in today. Already looked the thing though once.

Drilled the four holes for the hood hold downs (hooks) and installed the hood. Had to cut the springs a little in order for them to reach the hood, especially the front two, just to get inside of the frame.

Where you ya'll mount these?
I see where Steve mounted his.

I installed ours two months ago but I hear a lack of information. Just some general questions: Is it an electronic flasher or thermal? Does the flasher have it's own ground wire? Does it buzz then head lights are ON? OFF? Does it buzz then the engine is ON? OFF? Are you using incandescent or LED bul...

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Bay Street, St Johnsbury, VT
A pile of wood down by the train tracks and river.

License plate hanging from the rear axle, when that was legal.
Four cars pictured have bumpers. I suppose if you can afford a bumper then you can afford a camera.

I have an engine block from a different 4-cylinder Ford at the machine shop getting another .020" bored out because the blow-by was so bad it turned new oil black in less than 100 miles, dry carbon in the intake from the EGR, and build up on the plugs. I certainly do not wish that on you. FYI, I wen...

Floyd, Iowa on 1st Street looking west.

Winthrop, Iowa on Madison Street looking East.

Delmont, South Dakota

Mike, I know the blocks are available from the vendors for cheap:
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But I made mine custom to fit whatever condition our T was in, sagging and straightened brackets. The measurement I have probably won't help you.

Something from Langs?

Very nice, congrats.

No.

"You need to enter at least 10 characters." Sorry, Steve, the Forum will not let me give you a simple answer.

Steve,
LEDs run on D.C. but the magneto is A.C.
You could create a rectifier with four diodes but...
LEDs do no like a variation in voltage, changing from 8v to 20v?

What I like best about your timer is the reinforced hole for the rod. Mine looks like Bakelite and is worn with slop in the timing adjustment.

Took this photo today for our improved T - Nickel plated.
Floor boards have a nice finish too.

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Rare early brass accessory - made available today only

No one has stated the obvious yet - brace and bit.

1017 Olive Street, St Louis, MO

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All other bridges have been modernized, save this one pony truss bridge over Caesar's Creek near Harveysburg, Ohio.

Wrapped the two front lights together. Wrapped the two red and two black turn signals together. Grommet is in place. turn 16.jpg Wiring harness is wrapped, not just in the plastic tube that comes with it. The extra long black wire is the additional ground. turn 17.jpg My first thought was to solder ...

I used the same ground wire that was being used by each headlight for the same reason. This screw goes into the headlight fixture as the focal length adjustment of the bulb. turn 11.jpg 1/8" Rubber friction hold. I had to purchase extra...hate saying it...metric nuts on the business end to prevent c...

You are welcome to do the same as me. This is just conduit that I keep rolling as I strike with a hammer. turn 06.jpg Got the shape that I wanted. turn 07.jpg Both get a round hole, aligned. turn 08.jpg Top plate gets the square, for tightening the two brackets. turn 09.jpg Both brackets are mounted...

It was a small adventure but here it is: This is the opened top half of the turn switch. The instructions say to scrape away paint from the steering column so that the clamp makes electrical contact between the column and the exposed zinc casting. Some time ago I already stated that we disassembled ...

Pat said it before I could...
pack that sticks and...
low band that is loose.

I see that this is your first post...welcome aboard!

Here is a photo of our Battery Horn. The back side is larger than a magneto horn.

Be careful in testing the horn. You should have a battery horn like I do but if you have a magneto horn, then things can burn up. Positively identify the horn first. Also, if you are having electrical problems, now would be a great time to install a fuse if it does not already have one. wiring d 221...

Herndon, VA

Our October 26, 1926 ('27) T has blocks between the running boards and the support brackets but not between the running boards and the fenders. If it is supposed to have them there, i don't know anything about it.

Please post. I started our T this weekend by hand cranking it on BAT. I have yet to try on magneto.

What condition was it in when you got it?
And how long did it take to restore (if necessary)?

The math looks like a lot of fun. I don't know if there is any information about shift efficiency that you can use to weight the shifts unevenly.

Our 10-26-1926 coupe was assembled in Arabi, LA which is a long distance from Dearborn, Michigan.

Witten, South Dakota along Main Street which runs North-South.

Went to the MTFCA museum in Richmond, IN and took photos of a T there to help us restore our deck lid install. It was nice that they opened the truck for us. Apparently the newer improved coupes have extra rain guards at the top of the drip gutters inside, that the early ones do not. Shout out of th...

Perhaps the Indians also thought that it looked a lot better before all those modern "improvements".

C street
Washington, Kansas

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