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The S hook is a good idea. I have a temporary tube in one of my rear tires, I will give it a try when I put the “real” tube back in.

I recently had a chance to try out my Marquette tire tool. The biggest issue I had was holding the arms together while manipulating the tire. This was a problem when both removing and installing the tire. I found an old C-clamp that worked, thinking about better methods for future use. I first attem...

Ouch! I wear my welding gloves when I pour coils, this is a good reminder for me. I got my tar from a local family owned roofing company. I met with the 75 year old owner and explained what I was doing. He examined and smelled(!) my sample and determined that it was #3 roofing steep, as noted above....

Car has been sold. Thank you.

Now $7000 or serious offer, sorry no trades. I need to sell, thanks!

Here are a few of the cars on display, including 1932 Willys-Knight and 1960 Rambler. It was perfect weather and good turnout. Sorry I didn't take any pictures of swap meet.

Time to sell, reduced price to 9000.00. Great car for summer driving.

The engine number is 485976, which aligns with the casting date of 2-20-14.

Reducing price to 9900.00 or reasonable offer, no trades.

Thanks Keith for the removable trim idea. The header is 84" so the cars should fit without the trim. We have been considering replacing two trim boards with a piece of aluminum facia trim. The actual door is tall enough so it should not be noticeable from the street. Projects for next summer, flurri...

I have two 1914 touring cars with stock non-demountable wheels and tires. The height on each car is 83 to 83 1/2 inches. My garage door opening height is 82 inches from concrete to the door weatherstrip molding, the cars will NOT fit through the door with the top up. Good luck

Thanks for the interest and keeping the listing near the top. Please be aware that this car is CRANK START ONLY. NO modifications have been done to prepare for starter installation. If you read this far price is now $10,500 or reasonable offer, NO TRADES at this time. Thanks!

Thanks, I reached out to "other Jerry." He has not ruled this car out, but is really looking for something older.

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For sale 1914 Model T Ford touring car, engine casting date 2-20-2014. The car runs and drives well after being revived from 25 years of storage in 2017. Mechanical components have been checked and refreshed including the following: new tires, Brassworks flat tube radiator, rebuilt Holley G carburet...

I also use a modern float sanded down to original thickness as recommended by others on the forum The material is soft and easy to work with.

Adding to what Rich said about modern floats:
Stan Howe posted that modern floats should be cut down to the size of original cork ones. I found the new float easy to shape using fine sandpaper on a flat surface. My car runs good with the puddle about 3/32, made a tool like pictured.

I used TopFlite fuel resistant model airplane paint from a local hobby shop. It is the only thing I have found that has survived the toxic Minnesota gas formula. My Model A carb has lasted 8 years, still solid. The Rustoleum on the engine pan underneath turned to goop long ago.

There are several posts on this site with good information on Holley G carbs. One post has a drawing of the "tool" used to measure the float level. You set the float, fill the bowl and then use the tool to check the depth of the fuel in the cup. Then, remove the bowl and repeat about a dozen times. ...

There is a discussion of the Holley G float level in the Model T Service Manual (sorry don't have page number). It includes information about a stick with a 1/16" nub (high) on one end, and 1/8" on the other end (low). You rest it on the edge of the cup (as shown above) and use it to measure the gas...

I bought a reed and bulb for my 1914 horn here:
https://www.bonedrymusic.com/Spare-Repl ... s/1272.htm
Not exact as original but serviceable and reasonable price.

For me the A is "easier" but I enjoy learning and working on the T! I grew up fixing 50s-70s era cars, the A is the same technology. Points, coil, carburetor, single disc clutch, drum brakes, balloon tires, etc. I have rebuilt several with standard hand tools. I have only owned a Model T for 3 years...

Putting on my work security administrator hat for a Flash lesson: The simulator is an Adobe Flash document, designed to be viewed using the FREE Flash player. The Flash format was introduced in 1996 and dominated multi-media production in the 2000's. Flash is now considered to be outdated, and has b...

Excuse me for turning the camera around, this photo shows my grandmother standing in the front of the family Ford that my great-grandfather is driving. I am the (60 yr old) grandchild, this photo inspired me to buy my own 1914 Touring car. Hopefully some of the grandchildren pictured above will have...