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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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Seems like I saw a note someplace that the open cars had wood spoke wheels in 1926, and for $60 more, you could get the wire wheels like the closed cars had, wind wings, the radiator nickel plated surround, like the closed cars had and a brown canvas top. The sport model, according to Bruce, includ...

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Seems like I saw a note someplace that the open cars had wood spoke wheels in 1926, and for $60 more, you could get the wire wheels like the closed cars had, wind wings, the radiator nickel plated surround, like the closed cars had and a brown canvas top. According to Floyd Clymer's reprint of the ...

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Brian, I haven't seen those for sale for a long time. I purchased mine maybe 20 years ago, still in the car, looking New as when I put it on. Stainless steel was the best pic at the time. Yes, the stainless muffler with short tailpipe, and the stainless exhaust pipe have been out of production for ...

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My understanding, over the last SIXTY years that I have been working with 26-27 improved T's, is that the open cars came in TWO models, STANDARD and DELUXE (or SPORT models). This is verified in both of the late Bruce McCalley's books. The standard models had black radiator shells and headlight rims...

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I've resorted to Hartford tubes, which have held up well. I get them with rubber stems for the lower price and install my own metal stems. Yes, they're made in China, and the quality is OK. People are equally smart everywhere, and any country can make good stuff if enough customers want it. Steve, ...

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DanTreace wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 27, 2025 9:07 am
Looks more like a “clown car” masquerading as a racer

I have to agree, DAN, the narrowed axles would decrease stability, especially on turns, but even with a stock engine, can you imagine how fast this thing would go? With some speed equipment, this thing would be a death trap.

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20250726_103512.jpg I found this on local Facebook. I have NO connection with the seller or the sale of this car. Car is on shortened frame with narrowed front and rear axles. Radiator shell says DE SOTO on it. If interested in more pictures, email me and I'll send them by text to you. attachment] ...

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I've disassembled and reassembled several 26-27 rear springs, both 8 and 9 leaf. All have had a square head like the last picture posted; no dome like the one that you posted.

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A member of the San Antonio club, who is a forum member, told me that he had a black T radiator, re-cored by a shop here in San Antonio, a decade or two ago, and that although it was flat tube (as I recall), the shop even put the heavy steel bar between the tubes in the lower part of the radiator be...

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George House wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 20, 2025 9:56 am
Oh, OK … I thought it was one of those newly popular garage saunas….

Winner-winner; Chicken Dinner. Your post takes first place. And I was thinking it was one of those in garage storm shelters like people living in tornado alley use.

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1925 Touring wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 19, 2025 6:48 pm
For those of us who aren't familiar, what will this machine be doing?

" Inquiring Minds Want to know ". Is it closer to a 3D printer, or a CNC controlled mill- lathe- whatever?

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Thanks for the replies, but no one, yet, has mentioned anything about the difference between Model T and Model A cans. I think I remember something about the cans with Ford script and the capital letter " E " being a Model A can, or am I wrong? Also, some cans had a large Ford script and some had th...

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Looking at Ford script hand oiler cans, how can on tell a T era can from a Model A era can? How can one tell an original T can from a reproduction T can, as I know they used to be reproduced (I have one)?

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This was brought up on the Forum, recently, by Brent Terry of Tennessee. He was trying to find one on short notice and contacted vendors (I don't know which ones) and all were out. My guess is that something has slowed production in England. If and when they are available again, expect a higher pric...

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It always amuses me how auctioneers and other uneducated people throw around the term, "Barn Find ", as vanderbrink did in the title of this auction. If all these items, or even just those on wheels that could roll, were found in a barn, that barn would have to be the size of an aircraft manufacturi...

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TXGOAT2 wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:03 am
12 volt battery, lights, and starter.

Good answer.

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I'm curious who Joe Morris is, since no one has answered you.

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David, email works for me. I sent you an email.

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Here are some links to previous discussions to add to some confusion Dave Sosnoski researching handles https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/331880/380222.html?1376315418 Differences https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/179374/182212.html?1294896310 Regulator for 1926 to 1931 https://www.mtfca.com...

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Due to the unavailable reproductions of 26-27 enclosed car window crank handles, I, like everyone else, has had to resort to using the reproduction Model A handle that tightens with a set screw on the regulator shaft. I have seen window crank handle that reportedly are original Model T, but the hand...

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Brent, i don't have a brass car, now, but decades ago, had a 13. Finding a small acetylene tank to put inside a gutted carbide generator, might be tough, if not impossible. Since you don't have the Prest-o-lite tank and brackets, and since this setup is not going to be permanent, maybe you could get...

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David, I've got so many of the left side stands, license brackets and tail lights, I'd send you a set with you paying shipping, but my parts are in storage 280 miles away, round trip, and my wife got out of the hospital from being treated for high blood pressure and is on new medication and is very ...

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Ford did offer right side mounting brackets. Our Canadian cars all have them, along with the license plate bracket. I have a pair on my 27 LHD tudor now. Allan from down under. I stand corrected, Allan. I wasn't thinking about Canadian or exported cars because, more than likely, he doesn't have one...

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David, if the standard tail light is what you desire, and you already have the complete left side assembly (fender to license plate bracket, and license plate/tail light assembly), then all you need is the aftermarket right side, fender to light bracket and another light assembly. If a license plate...

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Tail light, or the accessory C.M Hall manufactured drum Stop light? If you're talking about the standard issue Tail light, they are plentiful but the license plate bracket is not removable from the mounting base for the light, and Ford never offered a fender to light stand for the right hand side be...

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Chris Haynes wrote: ↑
Fri Jun 27, 2025 2:51 pm
Howell's sold me a unusable piece of crap.

Howell's isn't the only one. Some members on this forum have done the same to me.

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Mike used to buy and part out a lot of Model T's, selling mostly on EBAY. I haven't seen him selling anything for a least a year, maybe more. I bought a lot of parts from him including a nice set of 26-27 front fenders, a set of 26-27 rear sedan fenders, a set of 26-27 coupe/roadster fenders, and a ...

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I'm sure its still the same company, just trying to change their image by changing their company name. I do know that they go by a different name on EBAY. I know their reputation has flaws, but say what you want; there aren't many (if any) companies making the products that they make, and if the own...

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Henry K. Lee wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 23, 2025 6:00 pm
Sent the memo to my cousin One Hung Low and he is on it! He says....,"Capitalist B@sT@rds want everything perfect".

Won Hung Low also said, " Not to mention your Supreme Leader is trying to screw us China men with high tariffs."

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I've got a new, never installed one that I bought from CHAFFINS. Paid $439.95 plus shipping for it. Will sell for same price, but the shipping is on your DIME.

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