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I see Mark Chaffin has a set of .100 OS pistons for sale on the Classifieds. Has anyone ever bored a T block that much and is there any danger or chance of failure due to boring a cylinder wall that much? I'm not an interested buyer but just wondering how much a T cylinder wall could be bored and st...

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Looks like you've already got a handle on the situation, but if not either get yourself another NH body to rebuild, or better still, get yourself a Holley G carb, proper for a 15.

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perry kete wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 19, 2026 3:13 pm
That is a very nice video. It is beautiful country there. Thanks for the ride.

I'll second that comment. I was going to say exactly the same thing, but someone beat me to it.

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Frankly with all the work you have done on the wheels, I would look for better rims. Those are pretty pitted. I agree with Mark, but that depends on your budget. new rims are very pricey and good un-pitted or minimally pitted rims can usually bring $100 a piece. If you do use your rims and all the ...

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Thanks to all for input and suggestions. My situation involves submerging a Kingston regenerator intake and exhaust manifold, made together, which makes submerging it in penetrant harder than soaking a smaller part like a carburetor in a sonic cleaner or centrifuge. I have considered putting the man...

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I know this topic has been discussed many times on the Forum, including how to make "homemade" penetrating oil, but this is a comparison question between two commercial brands. For those of you who have used these brands : Kroil and PB Blaster, which do you find more effective? I can buy a FIVE gall...

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John, My Grandfather on my Father's side of the family did exactly the same thing to his 27 coupe. He cut off the deck lid about 8 inches below the hinges, removed the back panel below the deck lid, and built a wooden box to fit in the trunk space. All this provided a lot of extra work and expense w...

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Somewhere I read that TT trucks were assembled way past the date of the last T car on the assembly line. Seems like they were assembled into the Fall of 1927 when the change over to Model A production was in progress. I know this to be true because last year, a local club member sold me a late 27 nu...

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EBAY is also a good source for Holley NH carburetor bodies and/or complete cores. There's almost always some on there at any time.

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As has been stated, extreme heat may, or does, things to cast iron manifolds that heat may not do to iron cylinder heads, but I would recommend contacting Midwest Cylinder Head Repair in Nevada, Iowa. They are experts in cast iron cylinder head repair and have been in business since 1947 (one year o...

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I think it’s a real photo and not A I. It’s hard to believe that in the mid 30s thru the early 50’s the majority of cars in wrecking yards were probably T’s. I’m guessing but I think they were. Considering there were over 15 million Model T's produced, more than any other single make of vehicle at ...

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I just saw a 26-27 T roadster pickup for sale in Longview, Texas by a salvage yard on Facebook marketplace. Price $2500.00. Ad states no title, no motor or transmission, and I do not see top irons or bows. Picture is not a close up, but it doesn't look like a rust bucket and fenders don't look all b...

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I haven't measured them. but I have both Firestone 4.40-4.50x21 and Goodyear Diamond tread 4.50x21 tires and the Goodyears are definitely shorter in diameter.

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I agree with Ed on all issues. #1 The bottom side of each valve is not shown, however the two holes in the top of each valve shown, appear to indicate original two piece valves. Two piece valves are known to 'loose their head' from the stem: not good. If they are original two piece valves they shoul...

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The high head does have a larger water capacity, but the low head has a slightly high compression ratio (i.e. smaller combustion chamber). This is what I saw listed on TBay. Didn't know if it was true or not. May be why the guy who originally put it together used the low head. Is this why the 22hp ...

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The high head does have a larger water capacity, but the low head has a slightly high compression ratio (i.e. smaller combustion chamber).

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I'm not the seller, but a seller on Facebook out of Lubbock, Texas, has one 6.00x20 Denman tire for sale at only TEN Dollars $10.00 ! He will ship at buyers expense. The tire looks to maybe have been mounted at one time, but appears to have new tread and no age cracking. If you are interested and ca...

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The MTFCA has a video you can buy, about changing a camshaft with the motor in the car. Fred Houston and Mike bender were in it. to remove and change the cam, the valves and lifters have to be suspended to clear the cam, so the procedure is basically the same.

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Dan Hatch wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 28, 2026 12:54 pm
Terry what color are the bases on your A-25? They are take apart right?
I have some I got in the 60’s that are cad plated. The 50’s ones I got are black or blued. Dan

As best I remember, the bases were cadmium take a parts.

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Dan, Would there be a difference between Champion A-25's made at different decades? Is the electrode threaded on all of them? My box of NOS Champion A-25's were made in the 1950's or 60's, at the latest, and I never noticed the electrode issue. The have A-25, not just 25 on the porcelain and have mo...

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Thanks to both of you. I knew Champions had gone out of sight. I still have some NOS Champion A-25's. I wonder how they compare to Autolites?

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Some people just have too much excess time and money.

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What is the Autolite spark plug number for 1/2" thread base plugs? I have seen three numbers: F11 , #25 , and 3095.

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Original Smith wrote: ↑
Thu Jan 15, 2026 5:18 pm
I don't believe Ford ever used such a fastener.

Larry, I agree with you, but I was going to use them in a place no one would ever see or notice.

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You can find wire wheels for 26-27 fairly easily. BUT you will need different front and rear hubs which aren’t cheap. I did it but would consider new wood spokes if I did it again. A lot depends on if you like the appearance of wood vs wire spokes. From my experience, there are as many Model T part...

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I'd like to have an old cheap '56 Chevy 2 door 210 model with deluxe heater and radio, a 235 six and overdrive. But they ain't cheap anymore... I'd love to put a 261 six in one, or one of those big GMC sixes.... Pat, a 292 Chevy 6 is almost as big in displacement and are a lot more plentiful. 302 G...

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Glad you had a willing grandson to pass the knowledge on to. Many men in the trade aren't so lucky.

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Terry. the brackets changed when the fluted lens was introduced. Does this matter to you? Allan from down under. Allan, I wasn't aware of the change and difference, but I need some for fluted lens. I have a pair of steel rims that have been nickle plated by a previous owner that have all the tabs b...

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Thanks to all who responded. Rectangular push nuts is what I was looking for.

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What is the proper name for the type of fastener that is commonly used with sheet metal screws in applications where a nut and bolt can't be used. they ware always made of spring steel and can be flat or slightly curved with different sizes for different size screws and applications, I loked at McMa...

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Wanted: One 1915-27 electric headlamp rim in unusable condition. MUST have at least ONE usable bracket on backside with usable tabs. Rest of rim, unimportant, as I will cannibalize rim for one lens bracket. Willing to pay shipping. Contact me through this site's messenger.

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Could it be a REEDER? Looks like an early one before FORD made him quit putting the Ford script on his.

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These are all 28-29 Model A.

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I agree with Scott, however another alternative would be to bring a cutting torch and a small wagon or cart, or even a wheel barrow, and cut and remove the front axle/spring assembly, the rear axle/spring assembly, and the engine/trans assembly and haul them out of the yard. Then, if the bare frame ...

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Josh, you say you would be afraid to roll wheels without rims in the yard for fear of cutting up his yard. Where you are you must have gotten plenty of rain or snow to make the ground that soft. Here in central Texas, my yard is so hard and grass is so dead, I can drive my F-150 on it and not leave ...

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I have an APCO filler. It has a hinged lid.

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Has anyone heard of, or had, a Bennett brass updraft carburetor ? If you know, are they a 'economy' carburetor, or a 'performance' carburetor ?

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Mark, I received the steel muffler and sediment screen kit that I bought and you sent.

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There's a LIZARD cast iron head for sale on EBAY, if anyone has $1,300.00 burning a hole in their pocket.

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Fuel filter and pressed steel muffler, from other Ad held for Terry. Mark, i called yesterday and talked to DAVE At the shop. He said to make check to you and not the business, but I could send it to you in care of the business. TODAY, I got an email saying that I owed for the pressed steel muffle ...

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Mark Chaffin wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 08, 2025 11:18 pm
Fuel filter and pressed steel muffler, from other Ad held for Terry.

Mark, Tried to call at 4;45 PM Central time ( 2:45 ) Pacific, today. Got no answer. Checked phone number and it was correct. I'll keep trying. Terry

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Mark, I'll definitely take the fuel filter, if still available. I would also take one of the pitman arms "IF" one of them is marked T 929 C. Also interested in pressed steel muffler you had in previous ad.

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I have several Chapman wheel locks and they all have Corbin keys and cylinders.

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RajoRacer wrote: ↑
Sun Nov 30, 2025 1:52 pm
He stated it went from the mag. post to the front.

Ooops, I should have read his post more carefully.

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KWTownsend wrote: ↑
Sun Nov 30, 2025 10:54 am
You will only have to remove the front oil inlet and replace it with a bolt, then replace the magneto terminal with a stock "non-oiler" type.

Or if your outside oil line is one of the High volume types, feeding from a hole in your hogshead, you'll have to replace the hogshead.

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Most Klaxon horns were motor driven. Ford T horns were vibrator.

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Restoration Supply in California sells a extruded aluminum molding, part number MOU 035. It is a T shaped molding, sold in 8 ft. lengths. Current price is $60.00 if I'm not mistaken.

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Thanksgiving, T Model, or whatvever other T that you want it to be.

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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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