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- Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is a 1911 Built With Many NonOriginal Parts Worthy of Being Here?
- Replies: 88
- Views: 3190
Re: Is a 1911 Built With Many NonOriginal Parts Worthy of Being Here?
You had a chance to buy a local known original car since new for a decent price. You decided to pass. Those kind of deals don't appear every day. Have fun with your new toy!
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New York to San Francisco via Lincoln Highway
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2293
Re: New York to San Francisco via Lincoln Highway
I would like to do that someday in one of my cars.
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is a 1911 Built With Many NonOriginal Parts Worthy of Being Here?
- Replies: 88
- Views: 3190
Re: Is a 1911 Built With Many NonOriginal Parts Worthy of Being Here?
Steve restored this car on my property. He is well aware of what is correct, and what is not. He chose to do it his way. Enough said.
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: MTFCA Member #29 attends the Model T Ford Club of Southern California Luncheon
- Replies: 9
- Views: 654
Re: MTFCA Member #29 attends the Model T Ford Club of Southern California Luncheon
This event was the final gathering of the Model T Club of Southern California, of which I have been a member for over 60+ years. It's sad, but it happened. I have found a new bunch of friends in the Horseless Carriage Club of Southern California.
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New day timer
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1745
Re: New day timer
The brush on the new ones is wider than the original. Why?
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What car is this??
- Replies: 6
- Views: 794
Re: What car is this??
There is a very good article in the latest AACA magazine on N R S. It is about four pages, and very well done.
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New day timer
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1745
Re: New day timer
I like keeping my T's original, but, I've yet to find a more reliable timer than a New Day.
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission brake drum
- Replies: 13
- Views: 779
Re: Transmission brake drum
A good 1926-7 brake drum can be machined down to a narrow drum. Just be sure to leave the lip for the driving plate.
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford service bulletin
- Replies: 33
- Views: 8591
Re: Ford service bulletin
I see the cover for the Canadian set has silver lettering. I've not seen that. I guess that is Canada only?
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hang on buddy!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1326
Re: Hang on buddy!
There is a photo of a near new 1925 front view. It looks to me like the car is probably a 25 model produced in 1924 or early 1925. Sometime in mid-year 1925, my guess, is Ford went to the 1926 front spring which added a leaf, and lowered the car 1" at the same time. Does anyone know when?
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford service bulletin
- Replies: 33
- Views: 8591
Re: Ford service bulletin
I would assume the bulletins were mailed to the dealers. In one of the last posts, is an example of the late bulletin binder design. I'm not willing to take apart my binder to measure the length of the shoe string, but I would assume they might be available still.
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hang on buddy!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1326
Re: Hang on buddy!
I always enjoy Wayne's comments.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:32 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: The best carburetor shut off valve you'll ever buy
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1823
Re: The best carburetor shut off valve you'll ever buy
I prefer to see the one Langs has sold for years. If it was made once, it can be made again.
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The Gang around my’24 Touring
- Replies: 4
- Views: 694
Re: The Gang around my’24 Touring
The guy on the right looks like Tony Wolleson.
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Top boot on ‘24 Touring
- Replies: 6
- Views: 378
Re: Top boot on ‘24 Touring
Ford didn't offer a boot in 1923-25. I made one for my 1925 roadster, but didn't put the center common sense fastener in the middle for the strap.
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 4:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New day timer
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1745
Re: New day timer
My guess would be the 1920's.
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford Terminal Island Plant
- Replies: 5
- Views: 408
Ford Terminal Island Plant
Did they ever produce Model T cars at this plant? I was closed probably in the early 1960s and was torn down in the 1980's. I could still see the Ford Motor Co. on the side of the building until the end.
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Converting a 1919 Coupe to a brass radiator?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1130
Re: Converting a 1919 Coupe to a brass radiator?
Forget it! Leave the poor car alone, and be happy with it. If you wish to have a 1915 Coupelet, go find one. They show up once in a while.
- Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Measurements of top bows as socks,
- Replies: 8
- Views: 695
Re: Measurements of top bowls as socks,
Where is a bowl used on a Model T? Haven't heard of them!
- Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Leaving home.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 843
Re: Leaving home.
You did it again Tom! Keep them coming!
- Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tools
- Replies: 3
- Views: 582
Re: Tools
Check your owners manual, and the parts book for your car.
- Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Terminal Strips
- Replies: 6
- Views: 615
Re: Terminal Strips
I thought they were called terminal blocks?
- Mon Feb 12, 2024 2:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Installing 27 muffler
- Replies: 17
- Views: 799
Re: Installing 27 muffler
If Ford could make the original long pipe, I think Langs, Snyders, Chaffins should all band together and get them made correctly. I had 50 made a couple of years ago, and they weren't made the original way, but with my limited $$$ they were the best I could do. They sold fast!
- Sun Feb 11, 2024 12:03 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: cap brass ?fuel?rad
- Replies: 5
- Views: 456
Re: cap brass ?fuel?
I think those were used on English Fords back in the fifties.
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 12:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Brochures
- Replies: 4
- Views: 482
Re: Model T Brochures
I have yet to see a brochure on the 1925 Pickup.
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 12:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TrueFire Coil Option
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1119
Re: TrueFire Coil Option
Since when are coils getting hard to find? Read posts above!
- Wed Feb 07, 2024 1:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A look into the past
- Replies: 7
- Views: 706
Re: A look into the past
I've been by the building many times on Flourenoy tours, and didn't even notice it!
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 1:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Floating Hubs / Safety Hubs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1234
Re: Floating Hubs / Safety Hubs
Waste of time!
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 12:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ♾️ DAYS TILL CHICKASHA
- Replies: 59
- Views: 4306
Re: 46 DAYS TILL CHICKASHA 3-15-16-2024
I'm flying in to Baltimore, and renting a car. Looks like it will be larger than ever, plus there is a wonderful Mexican restaurant in town.
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 12:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OLD PHOTO - Brass Era, Standard Oil Co. Auto Filling Station
- Replies: 2
- Views: 413
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hickory Floorboard
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1065
Re: Hickory Floorboard
I doesn't matter, since they are painted. Just be sure to plane them down to the correct thickness.
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 12:25 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Front License Bracket
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1941
Re: Front License Bracket
I don't know why I didn't get the email. If you still have the bracket I'm interested. Computers aren't my thing , so maybe that's way.
Larry Smith
Larry Smith
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:55 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: More NOS Pinion Bearing bolts FS
- Replies: 5
- Views: 319
Re: More NOS Pinion Bearing bolts FS
Great deal Dan. Do these have the 5/8" head, or the 9/16"?
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 4:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Photo - T in Yellowstone
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1013
Re: Old Photo - T in Yellowstone
Today, that inner tube would be nice to have just to get the proper valve stem from it.
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T pics
- Replies: 11
- Views: 947
Re: T pics
In picture #2, it is rare to see 13 windshield halves the same size. I have both, and both of mine are Rands.
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OLD PHOTO - Bliss Auto Sales Co. 1912 -1919
- Replies: 7
- Views: 513
Re: OLD PHOTO - Bliss Auto Sales Co. 1912 -1919
Fabulous photo. A coupelet with the top down no less!
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ♾️ DAYS TILL CHICKASHA
- Replies: 59
- Views: 4306
Re: 40 DAYS TILL CHICKASHA 3-15-16-2024
I hope it turns out well. I've been disappointed the last two times I've gone.
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Vintage Ford and Model T Times came this week
- Replies: 11
- Views: 768
Re: Vintage Ford and Model T Times came this week
I read the article on the green 1911, which I remember from the past. Two things I dislike that the new owner did. That oval rear window, looks so out of place, but it is his car. Next are those English tires. They are ugly! I wouldn't want them for free! The best looking tires are Firestone, and th...
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OLD PHOTO - Elliott Motors Corp. 1913
- Replies: 2
- Views: 443
Re: OLD PHOTO - Elliott Motors Corp. 1913
May have been taken in the 1920's.
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 1:38 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Set NOS Driveshaft Pinion Bearing bolts FS
- Replies: 8
- Views: 593
Re: Set NOS Driveshaft Pinion Bearing bolts FS
Dan, do these have the large head or the smaller head?
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 1:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Striping on a '13 runabout
- Replies: 9
- Views: 442
Re: Striping on a '13 runabout
I have no proof, but I believe only the models made in 1912 were pinstriped, with perhaps a carryover into early January.
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 1:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1923-1925 Touring Side Curtains - Show me how they attach
- Replies: 6
- Views: 239
Re: 1923-1925 Touring Side Curtains - Show me how they attach
I hope you get what you need. The open cars have two clips on each side of the windshield, and they are both different.
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 3:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steve Jelf visit
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2084
Steve Jelf visit
This morning, I was pleased to welcome Steve Jelf to my home. Kim Dobbins picked him up in his 1924 aftermarket body truck. I showed them my cars, and we talked about a lot of stuff for about an hour. It's good to see Steve in his old stomping grounds where he grew up.
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 2:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wanted: Ideas for side curtians for 1922 2 man top
- Replies: 14
- Views: 563
Re: Wanted: Ideas for side curtians for 1922 2 man top
I have a 1925 that I made curtains for. I used NOS curtains for patterns, and also have the Ford prints for them. I got the material from Classtique.
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 2:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New vs old gas shut off valves
- Replies: 16
- Views: 823
Re: New vs old gas shut off valves
I like the old design, because it really looked period correct. I'm lucky to have one on all of my cars.
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 1:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1913 KW Coil Box labels
- Replies: 10
- Views: 744
Re: 1913 KW Coil Box labels
The labels have been finished for over a week now. Email me your address via the club system. Please remember to send me a check. I've only seen one so far. Also, in your email indicate how many you want to buy. The photos posted above are the real thing!
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 1:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: putting a battery in a 1915
- Replies: 8
- Views: 645
Re: putting a battery in a 1915
Body style would help!
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steve Jelf is heading to California
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2367
Re: Steve Jelf is heading to California
He grew up in my area. Neither me or Kim Dobbins have heard a word.
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:37 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted: Lang's Good Gas Shut-off Valve
- Replies: 7
- Views: 966
Re: Wanted: Lang's Good Gas Shut-off Valve
I was lucky. I bought some for my cars before he died.
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1913 KW Coil Box labels
- Replies: 10
- Views: 744
Re: 1913 KW Coil Box labels
I've sold quite a few. Don't wait too long, and then you will forget about it!
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Chief speedster
- Replies: 15
- Views: 959
Re: Chief speedster
How could photo #9 be a Chevrolet dealer, with a coil tester mounted on the workbench? I would like to think it's probably the same dealer as the earlier photo above.
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 11:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1913 KW Coil Box labels
- Replies: 10
- Views: 744
Re: 1913 KW Coil Box labels
The adhesive I used with outstanding results is 3M Super 77 Multipurpose Adhesive, and it comes in a spray can. I got it a Home Depot.
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1913 KW Coil Box labels
- Replies: 10
- Views: 744
Re: 1913 KW Coil Box labels
I'll get some soon. They are already made, but I need to get the width adjusted a bit.
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Distributor and coil, vs. Coil boxes and timer
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1583
Re: Distributor and coil, vs. Coil boxes and timer
A Model T is not a Model T if it doesn't have four coils in the coil box!
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Looking for information about 1913-14 roadster tops
- Replies: 10
- Views: 553
Re: Looking for information about 1913-14 roadster tops
I made a new top for my '13 roadster from an original. What I've not been clear on is did the side curve back on the 1914's like the '13s do, or could it have been done for just awhile?
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Heading out for New Years Eve
- Replies: 7
- Views: 510
Re: Heading out for New Years Eve
Those lens are pretty cool. I was able to buy two NOS ones several years ago. I don't see them often.
- Fri Dec 29, 2023 1:00 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB - Pickup Bed
- Replies: 5
- Views: 474
Re: WTB - Pickup Bed
What year pickup bed? Ford or aftermarket?
- Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I Applied for Betsy's HCCA 100 Year Plaque Today
- Replies: 10
- Views: 622
Re: I Applied for Betsy's HCCA 100 Year Plaque Today
i think those plaques are stupid! Anyone that can do basic math can figure out a cars true age. Why clutter up a nice car's dash or firewall with that nonsense?
- Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What is a 1916 horn button worth?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 351
Re: What is a 1916 horn button worth?
They show up on ebay once in a while, NOS.
- Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ruckstell axle, can it do what a "T" can't
- Replies: 17
- Views: 896
Re: Ruckstell axle, can it do what a "T" can't
I have three T's that I drive regularly, and all of them have Ruckstells. Wouldn't own a T without one.
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 2:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford on a Ford- Old photo
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1251
Re: Ford on a Ford- Old photo
There are still parts of the old Cuesta Grade visible from the new 101 road. I always like to look at those portions, and wish the state would open up some of it for us old car guys to drive on, especially for taking photos. The road was cement.
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 2:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Information Wanted: Blockley Inner Tube
- Replies: 5
- Views: 400
Re: Information Wanted: Blockley Inner Tube
I'd like to buy a tube from them, but the owner refuses to sell tubes with a rubber stem I can cut off. Ford NEVER used the metal valve stems they are supplying. If you want to throw your wheels out of balance, their tubes are a good start!
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 2:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: High Volume Oil Line (HVOL) question.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1053
Re: High Volume Oil Line (HVOL) question.
What is wrong with the original improved oil line Ford supplied?
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steve Jelf is heading to California
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2367
Re: Steve Jelf is heading to California
Steve grew up in the same city I live in, Lomita.
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 2:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1913 KW Coil Box labels
- Replies: 10
- Views: 744
1913 KW Coil Box labels
I have exact reproductions of the often missing or messed up KW labels for inside the lid. The price will be $6.00 each including postage. I have four original boxes, and none of them are even close to perfect. These even have the original type paper they are printed on. Satisfaction guaranteed. I n...
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 10:00 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: side curtain hooks
- Replies: 7
- Views: 638
Re: side curtain hooks
Lower or upper?
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Reproduction Exhaust Pipe
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1715
Re: Reproduction Exhaust Pipe
I've still got a few 1914 and later pipes. For the 1913's they don't work as well, because the the muffler is placed differently. Keep in mind they changed the muffler bracket.
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:26 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1200
Re: WTB
Yes, that's the one I'm looking for! There is nothing wrong with my hub. It's just the blade that broke off. I'd buy that fan you have pictured if you would sell it.
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ruxstell thrust washer?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 916
Re: Ruxstell thrust washer?
I don't think the fiber washer I mentioned is a thrust washer. I think it's a spacer used internally. I had a bunch made a few years ago, and they are .125 so needs to have the thickness reduced to the correct thickness. Sometimes because of wear they need to be a bit thicker. The dowel pin holes ar...
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sales Bulletins
- Replies: 7
- Views: 742
Re: Sales Bulletins
I would be pleased to have a copy of that bulletin! I believe I have the rest of the set. Contact me directly and I'll be happy to send the the money for your efforts.
Larry Smith
Larry Smith
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Problem with new timer wire harness
- Replies: 12
- Views: 785
Re: Problem with new timer wire harness
I've had problems with repro looms in the past, and I've had to take my original looms to my local Y&Z's company to be made correctly! They even wove the Ford tags into the loom!
- Wed Dec 20, 2023 12:03 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1200
Re: WTB
Thanks for all the positive comments. As Kim noted, I need the type used in 1913, and is clearly shown in the above parts list. My fan hub is about the best I've seen. I cotter pin holding the fan bracket on, but somehow vibrated loose, and that's what caused this problem. I think old age has someth...
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 4:47 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1200
Re: WTB
I hope this will do for now. I can always try again.
Larry Smith
Larry Smith
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 4:46 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1200
Re: WTB
I took two photos, a front and a back. Can't find the front. Let me know if you want me to try again. I'm not good at this stuff!
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 2:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sales Bulletins
- Replies: 7
- Views: 742
Sales Bulletins
I'm sure not many of us collect these, but they are similar to the Ford Service Bulletins, same format etc. The binder is also similar to the service bulletins, but says Ford Sales Bulletin. The first issue is Saturday April 5, 1913, and the last issue is Saturday July 29, 1916. I could sure use tha...
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:51 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: FS All original 1914 Model T Touring car
- Replies: 33
- Views: 8138
Re: FS All original 1914 Model T Touring car
I have a similar condition 14 touring, someone scraped the paint off the wheels, but they are solid. $18,000. Has original upholstery. It's a late model with a speedometer.
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:43 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1200
Re: WTB
Thanks Ken. I will try to get a photo for you today.
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Mother Hubbard
- Replies: 14
- Views: 877
Re: Old Mother Hubbard
I enjoyed the first photo. Yes, it's a very early '13, and is typical of those cars made in 1912. I think that car may have been around for awhile, notice the striping is all but gone on the body and wheels. And, what is that T shaped device over the radiator? Notice too, the lack of the windshield ...
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 9:37 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1200
WTB
Need one pre 1920 fan blade in perfect condition.
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ruxstell thrust washer?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 916
Re: Ruxstell thrust washer?
Inside the bell of the internal housing, is a fiber thrust washer, originally red in color. It is .110" thick. I have never understood why Chaffin never made these correctly.
- Thu Dec 14, 2023 11:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rear Spring Identification
- Replies: 9
- Views: 387
Re: Rear Spring Identification
Pay attention to what Steve says! The sedans, and pickups use a 9 leaf rear spring.
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 12:09 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Fan Blades
- Replies: 0
- Views: 276
Fan Blades
I would like to buy four NOS pre 1920 fan blades.
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Choke pull Rod
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1022
Re: Choke pull Rod
I do mine almost exactly like Dan Treace does, except, I make the area that goes through the choke lever slightly less. I never have one come out. What I like about this design, is it can be removed from the car countless times without affecting the fit. I also use welding rod.
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 12:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Connecting Rods Debate
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1967
Re: Connecting Rods Debate
I've thought about this for years. No X will give you more bearing surface, and that's the way Ford did it.
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Blockley Tire import question.
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1714
Re: Blockley Tire import question.
I think Blockley tires are ugly, and they don't put the proper valve stems on their tubes either. I've had good luck with Firestones. I only wish the current tubes were of better quality.
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford tools
- Replies: 3
- Views: 327
Re: Ford tools
I have two sets of tools in the original tool rolls, bags, and none of them were painted. I have no real early rolls, so don't know what they did then.
- Tue Dec 12, 2023 12:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tulare swap 24 any info
- Replies: 5
- Views: 570
Re: Tulare swap 24 any info
I don't know where I got this, but I have it down for Fri May 3, and Saturday May 4.
- Tue Dec 05, 2023 5:36 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Needed pieces.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 631
Re: Needed pieces.
It would be nice if Tom would indicate what year bearings he's looking for!
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:33 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Front License Bracket
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1941
Front License Bracket
Wanted to buy an accessory license plate bracket for the fender iron. I see them often in old photos, but have yet to find one. These seem to have been used in the early teens.
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:30 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS starter set of T service Bulletins
- Replies: 5
- Views: 498
Re: FS starter set of T service Bulletins
That is how I started collecting service bulletins over 40 years ago. It was a fun project. I didn't have anything to go by then, so it was hit and miss. There are some dates that are confusing, where they didn't issue a bulletin for December, and others where they issued two bulletins for one month...
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Clincher rim and metal stems
- Replies: 6
- Views: 433
Re: Clincher rim and metal stems
The problem is, even though Blockly is sort of doing us a favor, they are not. The tire valves are too large for a Model T. They don't want to change a thing, even though what they offer is incorrect. For me, I'll be happy to wait until an American tube manufacturer decides to help out.
- Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fan pulley rebuild
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1004
Re: Fan pulley rebuild
I have two 1913's. Both of them required a thin washer between the fan bracket and the front cover to allow the belt to track properly.
- Sun Nov 26, 2023 1:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Passing the torch
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1528
Re: Passing the torch
What I enjoy seeing, is there are no step plates on any of these cars! There shouldn't be today either!
- Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:57 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: aftermarket T head
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1358
Re: WTB: aftermarket T head
I put a Giant Power head on my car a few years ago. What a waste of time. I maybe got a 1% improvement.
- Fri Nov 24, 2023 9:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Schroeder valve stems.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 662
Re: Schroeder valve stems.
It is true, the current bridge washers are garbage. Schrader and Dill made them correctly. Why not any more? The same goes for the valves!
- Thu Nov 23, 2023 8:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: AC Brakes
- Replies: 11
- Views: 920
Re: AC Brakes
What is mentioned above is correct. The current Rocky Mountain brakes were patterned after a set of original AC brakes. All AC and Rocky Mountain brakes were originally operated with a cable. Don't ask me how I know, I was there!
- Thu Nov 23, 2023 8:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Well! Wha'd'yathinkofthis?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1065
Well! Wha'd'yathinkofthis?
Oh, little Ford, come here to me, And let me seat myself in thee. Of all the cars they call the best You're far ahead of all the rest! Thy little wheels run with a will, Thou carest naught about a hill; And as by the side stand the others bu'st You go by crying "EXCUST MY DUST!" So dear old Ford com...
- Thu Nov 23, 2023 11:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Reproduction Schrader 777 tire valve
- Replies: 6
- Views: 371
Re: Reproduction Schrader 777 tire valve
That is a positive step. A&L did it for the Model A's. I prefer the 888 for my cars. It is 1/4" shorter and works just the same. Keep in mind Dan McEachern makes the correct rim nuts for these valves.
- Wed Nov 22, 2023 12:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: roadster body
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2191
Re: roadster body
Keep in mind that many 1915's are not really the real thing either. Keep that in mind when looking at them. Do your research!
- Sat Nov 18, 2023 10:35 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 1925 Open Car Floormat
- Replies: 1
- Views: 308
1925 Open Car Floormat
I would like to buy an original 1925 open car floormat. Earlier years are different, so don't reply.