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Henry, you are a lucky man indeed. I lost my father to a rolled tractor when he was 48 and I was 20. He taught me mechanics, repair, welding, honesty, the value of a handshake and a man's word.

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With no experience with upholstery and "backyard" and motorcycle tech training in repairs, I put a top on my 23 touring. I agree with the concerns about the cold winter work. the fabric should stretch as it's put on. That being said, you can certainly do all the preliminary work, setting up the bows...

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Ignacio, I don't know what you need or what, if any, year you're looking for but if you'll be close to Pierre you're welcome to look at my stash. We'll be out of town 9th till evening of 12th. I work days Mon-Wed each week but evenings are free. Noel

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a friend in the parade sent this to me

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I've used E-85 as it's 60-85% ethyl alcohol, not as flammable (I presume) as gasoline, and it's cheap. when tossed out and lit, it burns with a much less intense flame than gasoline. Just my opinion, however

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I spent most of yesterday under my 20 roadster taking up the rods. I haven't adjusted them since 2008. They all needed .003 from each side of each rod cap. (1 shim of the stack). She's noticeably quieter! While under there, I remembered a tip that Mark might use. Chevy 350 rod bolts work well but yo...

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don't forget the oil/grease in the differential

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If the coils haven't been rebuilt in the last 20 years, send them all to one of the folks who rebuild them. The paper wrapped capacitors go bad with age and they likely all need replacement leith possibly new points and adjustment/tuning. I use Ron Patterson "Coilman" but there are several other fin...

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Nicely done. Looks like a great car for some lucky new owner. Information if you have it on the engine/transmission and drive train would help. any recent engine work that you know of? Rear end teardown and bushing replacement if known?

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I've run mine after sitting all winter, so I doubt a few more months will make a difference. I'd add more to it if you only have half a tank, then drain the float bowl and run it. Alternatively, mix it 25/75 with fresh gas. I find it too risky to use for much cleaning unless outside in well ventilat...

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That's Great News. Happy for you, Russ

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looks very pretty, Stan

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with this virus spreading like the influenza virus, being spread by air and not necessarily close contact, possible inanimate objects, (while in confinement on the cruiseiners) and apparent 1/40 fatality rate, I'm concerned!

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I have one in my 26 and it is smooth. Some have had problems with them but I suspect that if they have lasted 100 years they'll last a few more.

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Would the high compression pistons interfere with an overhead valve head such as a Rajo C-35. Interested!

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That touring is just too pretty for us with our old car to even be associated with. Looks like we'll need to find somebody else to tour with.

Congratulations on your new T, Keith and Carol

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Mike at Classtique was more than helpful in supplying just the parts I needed to repair the top that had been put on too tight on my roadster before I purchased it. You may just need the top vinyl and can re-use the rear vinyl, pads, and straps.

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I have an old Ipad 2 I often use to access the forum. It's always been slow as molasses, sometimes a minute to reload a page. It's much faster tonight!

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I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Mike. I pray Brenda has a joyous meeting in heaven and that our Lord gives you the strength to get through this difficult time.

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Michael, as a board certified physician, I must object to the name you have erroneously given this serious affliction. I am further surprised when looking at your domiciliary address. "Itis" is usually used in reference to an inflammatory condition, or where there is inflammation of a specific organ...

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When is the last time most of you ate venison? Our state game laws are very liberal when it comes to issuing licences for does. Unfortunately, the majority of hunters are after big buck racks and don't shoot the does. If you harvest 90% of the bucks, there are still enough to breed the does and prod...

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I had a switch on my 26 partially short out the magneto to where it ran but not well. Several days later, the switch completed the destruction of the magneto. On checking the switch I found a burned out portion visible from the back. I did an in the car recharge and sent the switch to Ben Martin, wh...

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I had the camshaft nut come loose on my 23 Touring on our first tour. We were stranded in a depression in the road with no spark. After checking several things, and several people stopping to help, I pulled the timer and found the loose nut, but not the pin. i couldn't find it anywhere under the car...

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Mark, hope the pictures posted as I’m sending on my phone. The distance from the pin on the drum to the middle hole is 1.2 inches. From drum pin to top lever plan hole is 4.7 inches. From middle hole to end of lever is 4.4 inches. All measurements are center to center

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Burger, I love your sense of humor. I've had patients die of mesothelioma, including a local priest and friend, and understand the concern about both good and bad asbestos, but still appreciate your story and humor. Keep it up!

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I'm a little further north of you, so definitely worry about cold storage. I agree with taking the weight off the tires but haven't deflated or let pressure out of them. I run either stabilizer or 100:1 two stroke oil in the engine much of the time, especially when I put it away for the winter. I al...

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My Grandfather used to wrap burlap around glass gallon jugs to wet and keep the water cooler while working the farm. It worked well as that water was always cooler than the surroundings. He attached the burlap with hog rings and did a nice, neat job when done. I wish I still had some of those old wa...

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I thought he was having problems with the float level in the carb. that could cause his car to run richer, cutting power and fuel economy. Just guessing. Steve, maybe next trip throw in a second carb, like a rebuilt NH, in case you have a problem. I keep one under my seat. that way I've never had to...

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Dan, could you use AC brakes with these? I've got Bennets on the back of my 20 Roadster with Pasco wire wheels and there is no fit problem.

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Stan, I have a RAJO C-35 head and manifold I got from Mark Chaffin several years ago and am very interested in this carb except that it appears that the manifold carb mounting is 90 degrees rotated from what appears correct for this carb. This would put the carb crossways to the manifold rather than...

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I've been planning on looking up the birthday of the 1920 Roadster we acquired in 2016, and finally got around to checking the serial number against the list in Bruce's book. Finally thought of it again tonight and went out and checked. DANG!!! She was born on August 22, 1919. I was thinking of spru...

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I’d like it. Thought I’d sent a PM but it must not have gone through. Noel

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I had to re-do the top on my Roadster. the previous owner had recently replaced it and had cut the top and the straps too short, so the top wouldn't go down on the windshield. I was able to stretch the top material but needed new pads. Mike was gracious enough to talk to me about it, and sell me jus...

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Mine came with no top also. We purchased some well used bows, bought the wood for them, and installed the top ourselves. Thanks Teresa! We then bought some clear vinyl at WalMart, along with some black vinyl fabric, and made the side curtains. I don't like the lack of visibility with the stock curta...

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I pulled my 23 engine several years ago to replace transmission output shaft and the slipping transmission that I had put turbo 400 plates into. The turbo plates looked good, but about 1/3 of the Ford steel plates were cracked. I suspect due to heat from the slipping transmission. I replaced the pla...

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Bob, my Pasco wheels have their own hub that mounts onto the T axle. The wheel then rides over a set of 6 studs and is held tight against them with 2 large fine thread brass nuts, the first to hold the wheel tight and the outer one to prevent the inner threaded nut from loosening. The wheels won't m...

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I'm getting our newest addition to the stable, our 1920 Roadster, ready for it's first tour. We're headed to Tennessee next month. This car has a Ruckstell and I'm installing Bennett brakes (perhaps a different thread) but it has no accessory oiler. My other two have right hogshead oilers but I didn...

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Jeff, I wonder if the increase in top end is as much a factor of the different manifold as it is the carburetor itself. The later stock manifold has a moderate restriction compared to the earlier and the aftermarket manifolds that give "60% more air flow". At top speed, the Model T seems to be hungr...

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I'm currently trying to install a set of Bennett brakes horse traded another forum member for last summer. Thanks, Keith! They are going on our 20 roadster we plan to take to Tennessee in a month. I checked old forum threads and see the that the brakes are supposed to fit on the rear bolt in the bac...

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Dan, I think you need to install one of those new tangled foot operated throttle attachments like I’ve seen on some newer cars

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Teresa and I are greatly saddened by the loss of this wonderful man. We have enjoyed meeting him and dining with him and Marcia on several of the national tours we have had the pleasure of sharing with them. He had been getting more frail in the last few years, but always had a friendly greeting and...

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With my Z head, I ran about half way down the quadrant for in town, but 2/3 down on the highway. I'm still playing with the Prus I put on the 20 but so far I've been doing the same and it seems to run well. I'm not sure that 60 degrees BTDC isn't too much for the higher compression head. BTW, I got ...

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Happy Birthday, Darel. hope you have many more. The cold of the north country makes us stronger!

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Dave, I think most of the ladies would appreciate some sort of privacy screen. :D To add to Burger's comment above, one of the pastors, born in ND and spending 30+ years in South America or the Dominican Republic, commented on our recent medical mission trip "Most Americans are born on 3rd base and ...

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I get more smiles per mile in my T than in any other vehicle. Also, the folks on this forum, and on tours, are helpful and fun to be with. Parts are relatively cheap compared to more modern vehicles, and they are easy to work on. No, they aren't a great cold weather car with no heater, and there's n...

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In follow up or question to John's post above. I'm aware that theoretically, there is only a 3% difference in contained energy between E-10 and straight gasoline. However, I've never seen a gasoline engine that was 100% efficient at burning fuel. In the past 3 vehicles I've owned, 2001 5.4 F-150, 20...

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Well, this is a May-June project. I received a Prus head several months ago and due to other commitments ( a medical mission trip to the Dominical Republic was one of them) I finally got around to working on my 20. The engine had appeared to have a complete overhaul in the 1980's, less than 1000 mil...

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During the summer months, I burn E-10 in my T's as it works about as well as regular gas and is cheaper. I get better fuel economy with my vehicles with pure gasoline, but not enough to justify the higher expense. I realize I'm paying full price for gasoline and in essence throwing the ethanol aside...

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I also give thanks and appreciation for all the sacrifices our servicemen and women have done for our country, and the countries they've freed from dictators or oppressive regimes. May God Bless All The Servicemen and Women, those still here and those who have passed on.

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Last Fall I repaired the top on my 20 roadster. the previous owner had put a new top on it after hitting his garage door, but he and his friends had the top front bow sitting about 3 inches above the windshield. I had to remove the staples of the entire top, readjust the middle bow to remain at 90 d...

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i find it interesting how many of these cars spent decades outside and show no hail damage of the hood or exposed metal.

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What a sweet deal for somebody. A little top work, sounds like a fresh engine, this would be a great car for somebody to start out with. I've already got a 20 roadster or I'd be planning a road trip! Even though they made more that year than any other year, I still love the swept back windshield and...

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Scott, I agree with you that there's likely few cardiac surgeons, or electrophysiologists for that matter, who know the Gaus units needed to upset the pacemaker, let alone the strength of model T magnets at various distances from the hogshead. They will therefore default to "why take the chance". I ...

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has anybody measured the head capacity on a Giant? just to compare to a Z or Prus head

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George, what's that little yellow thing at the top left of your cluster mean? Hope it's nothing serious!

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I'm assuming that's San Diego and not South Dakota.

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Do high compression pistons work under a Rajo C-35 head? I've got a head and sometime soon plan to have an engine built around it with probably a stock SCAT crank. I'm not sure if I want to go with the stroker crank and new rods, mains, etc. This will go in a 26 coupe to hopefully cruise with the lo...

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There are thousands of people "off the grid". My cabin in the Black Hills is one of them. They still need gasoline to run engines for splitting logs, tractors, augers, etc. There are also millions of off road enthusiasts using gasoline in their ATV's. Maybe they'll be battery powered also, but the b...

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I'm no attorney, but no names or location were placed with the picture, so there is no way I can identify who the owner of the mishap vehicle is. I agree, Tom, that maybe the correct thing would have been to ask permission of the owner if you could post pictures to other model T owners to perhaps pr...

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we had that rear facing seat in a 66 Rambler station wagon. none of us 6 kids wanted to sit there as we had several miles of gravel roads to get anywhere. The dust in that seat was so thick you couldn't breath. Nobody thought of opening the rear window! that would triple the dust!!

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