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Terry, I thought that a photo might help to suggest an alternate method of fixing the retainer in place. If you feel it wouldn't help, then you can skip it. No problem. :) Jerry, I've tried resizing the picture that I took with my cell phone, so many times that I'm now cross eyed. I give up. Sorry,...

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Can you post a photo of the area of concern? Jerry, I'm not sure what good posting a picture of the handle will do, but here you go. The square shaft was originally crimped in the area where the vise grips are attached holding the spring and retainer in proper place. One small bead of weld on two o...

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I have an improved car outside door handle with a broken, rusted spring behind the escutcheon plate. Taking it apart to replace the broken spring was easy, I just had to grind/file the crimped shoulders behind the spring retainer to remove the retainers and the broken spring from the square shaft. ...

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varmint wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 17, 2025 7:48 pm
Maybe tack welds?

Vern, I had thought of that, but in addition to not having access to a press or a torch, I don't have personal access to an electric welder and because of my pacemaker, I can't weld, anyway. I'll just have to find a local welder.

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I have an improved car outside door handle with a broken, rusted spring behind the escutcheon plate. Taking it apart to replace the broken spring was easy, I just had to grind/file the crimped shoulders behind the spring retainer to remove the retainers and the broken spring from the square shaft. P...

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Most updraft Zeniths had a model number stamped on a 'pad' on the carburetor body. The entire body with the pad location isn't visible in your pictures. Do you see any other numbers on the carburetor?

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Vern, I assume by "extending the shaft" that you are referring to an electric or vacuum wiper motor, as if you were using the original hand wiper, this should not be necessary. I haven't done it but before I bought my vacuum wiper motor, I looked at some electric ones and found at least one that had...

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There's one for a 31 Chevy on EBAY right now, but ir is pricey, over $100-150 .

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Steve, is your phone number, still the same? I guess its safe to say that your T tinkering and driving days are over, Huh? What did you do with your house and property, T parts, old Dodge pickup, and old AC tractor? If you don't want to answer that last question on this public forum, I'll understand...

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I found out the problem wasn't my latch, after all. The problem was a rusted, broken spring inside the outside door handle escutcheon. Lucky, I had an extra outside door handle with no plating and was basically, junk. I removed the spring from it and now all I have to do is reassemble on my good pla...

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Joe Bell wrote: ↑
Sun Nov 09, 2025 8:02 pm
At one time Tim Morsher had some of them made, you might want to contact him, Norwalk Ohio

Joe, I have communicated with Tim, who i am acquainted with. He said he sold out of gears, long ago, and has no plans to make more of them.

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Les, I have within the last couple of months, corresponded with you, Allan, and others about the gears from the one good gear that I have. I floted the idea of having them made from Delrin, but Dan McEachern told me it wasn't a good idea because of Delrin's low melting point, so when I inquire, I'll...

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big2bird wrote: ↑
Thu Nov 06, 2025 12:49 pm
Flea Bay is a crap shoot. People that don't know what they have can be a bargain.

Some people see Model T and think its worth 10000% of what it is.

Even the ones on this site are getting expensive.

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I am for restrictions with one exception. I know this is the MTFCA website, but, like me, many MTFCI members use it too. If membership is required to use website, I'd sure like both to be included.

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Gee, am I glad that I bought my Stromberg OF-1 carburetor, just a year or two ago when they were reasonable. Current listings for them on EBAY and elsewhere, make me think sellers are planning on retiring on their sale income.

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A Dodge Brothers filter from the 1920's (not sure of year) looks similar to the one in the picture that you posted, however, it doesn't have a curved elbow, so it would fit horizontally; not vertically, and wouldn't fit. It fits the intake of a Stromberg OE-1 carburetor, perfectly. I had one but sol...

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I have a lazy, drooping outside door handle on a 27 coupe. Is there a way to rebuild the door opening/locking mechanism by replacing a spring, or do I need to replace the whole assembly? If my assembly can be repaired, how difficult a job is it?

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WorldChamp1914 wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 29, 2025 2:50 am
Now that I know the correct name….I still can’t find 5/8-16….panel hex nut….Grainger doesn’t have any.

Have you tried McMaster-Carr Industrial supply in Atlanta? Opps. Just looked. They don't have them, either.

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What year did Ford change from the SQUARE shank to the ROUND shank screwdriver in tool kits?

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Here are two index links that will take you to 570 Accessory Of The Day posts from my accessory collection which I have authored and posted over the years to this Forum. I believe it to be the most comprehensive compilation of accessories for the Model T available to date! IF YOU BOOKMARK THESE LIN...

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Good job, Ignacio ! Did you have to dismantle anything to get it in the school ?

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Ken, I didn't know that you were "open" to a reproduction frame. I thought only an original would do. Yes, Speedway, Snyder's, and Lang's, offer the aluminum frame, and Snyder's and Lang's offer one in steel, too. I don't know about the steel frames, but the aluminum frames do not come with the pian...

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Ken, There are several on EBAY, presently. ONE: 364705846078 is a North Dakota frame offered by Doll-Off Antiques For $349.00; a good seller who i have bought from before. TWO: 226572218394 also offered by Doll-Off For $449.00. THREE: 362343788406 for $425.00. FOUR: If you needed just the top with p...

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Halloween ? April Fool's ?

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If you don't like $60.00, there's an original Ford script one on EBAY for $450.00.

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Google : Model T Ford Club of Australia. As I said, Google The a fore mentioned. I did and it went right to the club's website.

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Henry K. Lee wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 15, 2025 6:29 am
Mr Chaffin,

Please be advised that “engine porn” is not allowed on this forum!

This is your first warning!

Surely, You Jest .

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Your wife might object.

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Will, remember the movie, "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" ? Just find out how they did it and go for it.

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Pep C Strebeck wrote: ↑
Sat Oct 04, 2025 7:10 pm
This link might help:

https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/5 ... 1430496170

They are both T2335, the one with the socket end for head bolts is 1913/1914 till about 1920 and the box end is till the end of production.

Thanks, Pep.

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Ford supplied TWO different wrenches that fit cylinder head bolts, one that had an open end on one end and a closed box end on the other end. Then there was another wrench that had a closed socket type end on one end and an open end on the other end. Which type i...

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Dan, did you get my email or PM through the MTFCA ? Contacting about a trunk key.

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Received THREE emails this morning through the MTFCA. All of them had virtually the same message : "Buddy, are you still wanting to buy a belt driven Alternator. I have one in good condition". NO name or contact information given with any email. CAN YOU SMELL A SCAM like I do ?

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I believe it was that one - it's a toy tractor (quite small) alternator - I installed one on a T buddy's '15 Runabout - turned out quite good. Steve, if you've got the contact info for the maker, pass it along. I may have no choice. I just don't understand Birdhaven. Running out of stock was never ...

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A good, older, experienced locksmith can "impression" a key. I've had it done before. The problem is, there aren't many of those "good, older, experienced" locksmiths with us any more !

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Super nice fire truck. Don't tell me that its unrestored ! I wonder how much the frame is stretched ?

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Steve, i don't know if the one I saw on EBAY was produced by the CA. guy, but i didn't like the bracket design. i like Texas T Parts head mounted bracket, better, but Birdhaven says they don't have all the components necessary to make kits.

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Anyone have a belt driven alternator that they aren't using? I want to buy a new or good used Texas T Parts external belt driven alternator, either 6 or 12 volt. Must be complete kit from crank pulley, belt, alternator, and mounting brackets.

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What I really wanted was more information on why the Low Heads have never been reproduced in aluminum. So far, I have only been SCAMMED by two individuals, one in Texas and one in Pensacola, Florida! Jim, I live in Texas, and you weren't scammed by ME. You turned down my offer. I am offended you wo...

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Vernon, i don't think I'll get any disagreement from forum members on the fact that Ford basically made the low head (with compression at or slightly above 4 to 1) and the high head (with compression normally at 3.98 to 1. Aftermarket heads with higher compression were available, but Ford never mad ...

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Got message and sent reply email. Have fun touring.

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I haven't heard from him, but I did find his email address and sent him a message.

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Keith, I need your email address. Message or email me again through MTFCA.

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Git him Allan from Down Under ! Terry referred to ‘drivers side’ and ‘passengers side’. Well George, since most readers of the forum recognize that you (and I) live in Texas; and that Texas is apart of the United States (although their is a group that wants Texas to secede) I post as if 'state side...

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Not to steal Jason's thread or ingenuity, but if you're going in this direction, here's another cheaper solution with all parts needed ( less taxes and shipping ) for ONLY $184.40 ! The radiator to begin with is a 24-27 Ford T street rod radiator from RADIATOR CLUB. It is a 3 row, flat tube, aluminu...

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Humblej wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 20, 2025 12:11 pm
Terry,
A high head is to provide more volume for coolant, why would you want to put on a low head?

Jeff, John, Pat, Mark, and Frank, I was asking because I have a high compression REEDER aluminum low head I wanted to try. I know I'll have to use 'low' head bolts.

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Question : Can a 'low' head be used on an improved 26-27 with the water outlet mounted fan, without causing interference problems for the fan due to a slightly lower mounting position ?

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Hey Terry, how you doing... Any progress with your LED bulb application? Robert, I had previously ordered the adjustable LED headlight bulbs from Logo Lights, so I went back to their webssite. They do have an LED small miniature bulb that will work for the dash light and a tail light, but not for a...

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I don't have an answer to your question but I just priced a recore on a short Model T radiator at two local shops and the prices were 800.00 and 850.00. If you pay that for a recore and 300.00 for the A radiator you might as well buy a new Brassworks Model T radiator. By the way, shipping on a T ra...

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Does anyone know if a core from a 28-29 Model A can be used to recore a 24-27 Model T radiator ? I have a Model T radiator that needs recoring and I have a chance to buy a brand new 28-29 Model A radiator for the bargain price of $300.00 ! The model A radiator core is 19-19.5 inches wide, about the ...

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Can anyone post the bulb numbers for LED bulbs used in the Ford dash light and the C.M. Hall made Ford stoplight ? I'm sure they are all single contact, and I think, all straight pin, but different candlepower.

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Some of the late Ralph Reeder's heads, also had Ford - Made In USA, on them until he got a nasty letter from Ford Motor Company. His heads can be identified by the name REEDER cast just inside the water outlet passage on the top, front of the head. Heads made by the late Ralph Zajicek, were identifi...

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The reproductions on mine do have the Ford script on them, and the rivets are (very slightly) larger than the originals. Because of this, it’s a real chore to get the rims off. David, When you say the rivets are slightly larger, do you mean they are slightly too long, which could be solved by grind...

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My wife and I have managed to avoid getting Covid from the date the first Covid case was announced in America, through the present date, probably since we are retired and only had to be around family. We've had every Covid vaccine as they came out and wore masks back in the time period when Covid wa...

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George House wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 10, 2025 7:14 am
I have a pair of nice original nickel plated rims I’d sell you Terry. Right up the road from you. I’ll send a photo in a few hours….

George, if you say they are nice, I won't worry about condition. Awaiting pictures and price with postage.

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Allan, I totally agree that originals would be my preferred choice. I have some rims but they all would have to be replated, and with the cost of nickel plating these days, you might as well have a bunch of other small parts plated at the same time to make it worth it. I haven't seen an original pai...

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Is there still a problem with the fitting of the reproduction headlight rims? For some time I have heard or read that there were problems. I;m trying to decide whether to look for a decent original pair (26-27 plated) or go with some reproductions.

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I, personally, have had at least FOUR different tall shells. I have had at least ONE black painted shell with flared sides (26-27); at least ONE black painted shell with straight sides (pre 26) and 26-27 TT) ; and MANY nickeled with flared sides. All were "TALL" shells, however the THREE different t...

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Thanks to all responders. I hadn't seen a magneto horn in over a decade. Now, I know.

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Without a mounting bracket, they both look the same. How does one tell the difference?

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After examining the photos of the T window riser handles, I have determined they are originals, however, I also noticed that they are the earlier type used prior to 1926, which used a nut on the end of the shaft to secure the handles, so they are no use to me.

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Can anyone who knows they have an original pair, or even one original 26-27 enclosed car window riser handle, post a picture of it, knob side up? for 55 years, I have been using Model A window riser handles, but I'm looking at a pair that the owner says are originals. For those 55 years, I have know...

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A dome light (without built in switch), correct for Model T enclosed cars, is currently on EBAY under # 388669653685, if you happen to need one. The bezel will need replating, but the milk glass lens is intact. It is listed as being for a Lincoln or Chevy or rat rod, telling me the seller doesn't kn...

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Does Birdhaven still sell the Texas T turn signal kit that the controller/activator unit attached to the spark lever? I saw them in an old Ben Hardeman Texas T catalog, but I don't see them in Birdhaven's online catalog.

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When my Dad and I restored my grandfather's 27 coupe, with cowl mounted tank, back in the 1960's, I can't remember whether we had the original sediment bulb/filter, or not, but we chose to replace it with a modern glass bowl bulb with brass filter screen and built in shut off. I worked fine and stay...

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Tmooreheadf wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 21, 2025 9:41 pm
Wonder where in KY he relocated to?

When I communicated with Bill on Facebook, I didn't ask him where he relocated. I was more concerned with his production, which is more important to me.

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David, I have taken many dash lights apart to rewire them. A single contact pigtail (Snyders' A-13412/13 works perfectly.) is all you need. As for the lever, they're harder to come by, but you might get lucky. If I were closer to my parts (140 mile trip, one way) I'd check my stash. As Steve Jelf sa...

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FYI, I just, minutes ago, got a message on Facebook from Bill Stipe. He stated that his move to Kentucky from Wisconsin, is complete and his machine shop is pretty much set up, however he said he didn't know how much production that he was going to be able to get out, because his son didn't move wit...

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WOW, Another vendor/manufacturer looking to leave the business for personal reasons. Guys, stock up on anticipated parts while you can get them. I can think of multiple parts that I have bought within the last decade, just because I thought they were 'neat' or for some other reason, but never becaus...

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It ain't over 'till the *** lady sings. (You know the saying.)

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Dan McEachern wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 15, 2025 10:47 pm
Terry- PM sent.

Dan, I didn't receive a PM from you. Best to sent email. Terry

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To the top.

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A few years back, Rene posted that he was looking for a small spiral gear for a Patterson speedometer drive. I have been unable to find him in the MTFCA or MTFCI membership. If anyone knows him or his contact info, I'd like to get in touch.

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I, recently acquired a Patterson speedometer drive that uses a split two piece worm gear in the T transmission and a fiber spiral cut gear on the transmission end of the speedometer cable. The fiber gears are very often worn, broken, or even missing from the transmission drives. My drive uses a 4 to...

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Chaffins! Good folks. Yep, you missed Chaffins, or you didn't know about them. I have bought from all of them and the service has always been great. I, even, had two occasions when I had to contact a vendor about something I wasn't satisfied with. I have never been dissatisfied with the results the...

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If anyone had Les' email or if you see this Les, please email me about Patterson gears.

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I'll agree with Douglas Ogden, in his above statement. the current market, especially for black era Model T's is a buyer's market; not a seller's. In plain English, the market just "sucks" due to the current uncertainty of the economy caused by current governmental actions. Tim, I know that you have...

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The original Ford dash light (at least the one used in 26-27) used an oval shaped flange with the two mounting holes being on the left and right of the light. Most of the current offerings from the vendors use either a light with no flange and a threaded nut to secure the light to the dash, OR if it...

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I bought a complete Patterson set up. I bid on an original installation booklet for a Patterson set up. The EBAY auction for the booklet ended last night. Unfortunately, I wasn't high bidder, so if the winner of the auction is a Forum reader, please get in touch with me. If you'd copy the booklet fo...

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It may be a deck lid support arm for a pre 26 coupe or roadster, but it isn't for 26-27.

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I (and you) can only hope that the pot metal venturi is uncracked and intact. Most I see for sale are unusable without replacing the venturi which has to be custom made, because they are not available through the vendors.

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Whatever it is; the tube has been brazed, either to seal a leak or join two pieces from different tubes.

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I think there are 2 different counter balanced crank made in the day. Sure Mike's have a bad reputation, the other 1 is very durable. I don't know how to tell the difference, but I have 1 that was on a originally on a overhead stick, that I now have on a OHV. It has suffered much abuse from me, and...

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Shure-Mike: I have to wonder if the cranks got a bad reputation because People just slapped them into engines with bent pans, bad clearance etc. We have reused these crankshafts and they're still running today. We have the ability to crack detect and straighten and remachine them properly . Maybe t...

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I'm sure Western Auto sold them. I could look it up in their catalog.

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Herb Iffrig wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 04, 2025 6:33 pm
Stockton Kansas 1915 Wizard Ford agency.png

Wouldn't you want to walk into that picture?

As messy as my shop, except I don't have the lathe and any other dealer repair tools.

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Dallas, there's a real nice, rust free TT enclosed cab down here in Texas. The only problem is it is missing the vital windshield frames. I know its a long ways from you, but I don't think you could find a better cab on the current market. Oh, Dallas, I was almost sure that you wanted an original F...

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Unlike the NASH transmission mounted speedometer drive sold for Model T's, which used more than two gears, did the Patterson drive use only two gears, one on the transmission output shaft and one on the end of the cable which was secured to the transmission inspection cover?

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If your 26 has an original motor and transmission and just needs to be replaced for some reason, my suggestion would be to use just the rebuilt 24 short block using the 26 transmission, oil pan, and head with water outlet (or at least the outlet). That way, it is a drop in replacement and there's no...

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Dang, Every Model 490 speedo I see is the early model which uses the cable that just jams up into the head and is held in place by a bracket made onto the speedo end of the cable and is held in place on the speedo head with a screw. The later production used a threaded ferrule simular to the Model ...

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Dang, Every Model 490 speedo I see is the early model which uses the cable that just jams up into the head and is held in place by a bracket made onto the speedo end of the cable and is held in place on the speedo head with a screw. The later production used a threaded ferrule simular to the Model A...

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I thought it was the late Reverend Campbell that was making the stainless Tail Pipes. Pretty sure that Brian Dowel purchased all of the remaining pipes from Doris Ann. Brian & I had discussed the possibility of me reproducing new Pipes and possibly Mufflers since I have a friend who owns a large pe...

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I know this topic has been brought many times in the past but I thought I would look for your opinions. Here in Florida it's mainly flat land in any direction. My car has a high compression Z head and was rebuilt about 14 years ago with all new Stipe touring cam and crankshaft. I also have a Ruckst...

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Put a little weight behind the rear axle and it would wheelie. Pat, I don't know how big a driver this rig would accommodate, but it looks like a big driver over 200 pounds might have a problem even sitting in it. That said, the bulk of the weight of the driver is behind the rear axle as can be see...

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i would clean the area well and then block off the lower water inlet and hook a shop vacuum to the upper water outlet ... apply vacuum and add either locktite weld porosity filler or simple super glue to the crack ... the vacuum will draw the sealer into the crack and give a very good long term sea...

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Dallas, there's a real nice, rust free TT enclosed cab down here in Texas. The only problem is it is missing the vital windshield frames. I know its a long ways from you, but I don't think you could find a better cab on the current market.

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Would the recommended gap, be the same for original 1" PT plugs, as for newer long reach 14 MM plugs used in today's high compression heads?

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My Grandfather's 27 coupe was registered through 1951. I wouldn't say he drove it daily, as he didn't have places to go on a daily basis, but he grew vegetables and sold them in a town 3 miles from where he lived. He removed the deck lid and panel below it and built and installed a wooden pickup box...

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Hmmmm, looks like I've been collecting parts for a "Sport" and didn't even know it. If I'm not mistaken, wind wings are impossible to obtain, so I'll be one option short. David, go to EBAY motors and put in vintage car wind wings for windshield. The ones listed for sale are probably not original 26...

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That is a genuine "TT" stake bed ! Looks really nice too! I totally agree it is a factory TT stake bed. I think that I am correct that all Ford factory stake beds used from the Model AA up through the early 1950's only had Ford in script on the rear crossmember. Later Ford factory stake beds in the...

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