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Now we know the current value of a Model T...

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When you do it be sure to paint the bed black to match the body, otherwise it will look like you have a huge kitchen cabinet on the back of your car.

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It's not pirating, stealing or illegal- the image is in the public domain and free for anyone to use.

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It's beyond me why, at this point in time, this would be cancelled. Things will never change and get back to normal until people stop being sheeple.

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Thanks Tom. I'm wondering if it would fit the 23 stanchion firmly as well.

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...mirror on a 23, 24 or 25 Runabout windshield stanchion. Is it solid with minimal vibration ?

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...leaves will be turning soon.

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Sorry, but these don't appear to be real. Has anyone seen these in person?

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Peaceful protest...

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Factory wheels?

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Mario, your request does not make sense. Below is a Model T magneto assembly:

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"Upgrading"

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Valve clearance? Hmmmm...

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It may have been FMC's first sale but Henry Ford's previous companies sold many production vehicles prior to this.

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Gene, because you spelled "axle" correctly I have faith in your abilities to get the work done properly

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Sorry, but a water pump on a T does not necessarily result in cooling- this is an ongoing myth...

Circulating water does not universally result in cooling the engine. That's why it's called a "pump" and not a "cooler".

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"A water pump to move coolant will decrease temperature regardless of what you put in as coolant"

Please explain...

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Applying paint to body panels and pieces is the very last thing that is done during a restoration. The body should be assembled prior to painting to avoid what has happened in your situation.

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Susanne, the answer to your question is simple. The drums were designed to have cotton applied to them- not something like Kevlar which is 5 times stronger than steel. It's not rocket science- cotton and Kevlar are 2 totally different materials. It's similar to having almond "milk" in the dairy cool...

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All of a sudden this thread has become less entertaining...

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Kevlar bands possess the ability to destroy your drums (and transmission)- why risk it?

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"I am afraid that this might change the character of the car an devalue it. Would it actually do that?" Yes, It will most definitely change the character and value of the car. If your car is unreliable it's not because of the 6 volt system. Fix what's broke or worn out and you will have restored th...

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Scott- Well said! The nonsense surrounding this 'pandemic" is ridiculous. It's inconceivable to me that so many Americans buy what the media and government "officials" are peddling. Too many people are willing to go along with the blatant infringement and trampling of their rights. * 655,000 people ...

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Hard to imagine that Robert Weighton was alive when the first Model Ts were hitting the streets...

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Frank- It appears that you are like many other Americans in that you are completely unaware that no SINGLE elected or appointed individual in Federal, State or local government has the authority to instruct free citizens to do anything. The President, state governors, county executives and mayors in...

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"There is nothing fake, or political, about 100,000 lives lost and counting."- agreed, however...

Fake: the "pandemic"
Real: the unconstitutional actions taken by powerless "officials" that are killing our economy

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I am incredibly disappointed to hear this as I look forward to the event every year. It absolutely amazes and scares me that we are allowing government "officials" ruin our lives. These people have zero authority to tell us what to do and this fake pandemic is nothing but a political maneuver to rem...

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Wait a minute- you mean the I timer isn't wired to the carb?

Some folks just can't let a Model T be a Model T...

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I have never understood why folks insist on installing those needless and unsightly paper fuel filters. They are totally useless on an original fuel system. Perhaps it's a lack of understanding of what a sediment bulb is and how the fuel delivery system works on a stock T?

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It's a myth that group 1 six volt batteries are hard to come by- any place that sells batteries have them.

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Excellent job and beautiful paint work to say the least! When finished, will this car be a true representation of what the factory produced in 1916 or will it be something more grand and beyond what mass production would look like?

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I recommend using the correct bolts (no washers) and wire tie them.

Are you able and prepared to set the clearance between the magnet clamps and coil ring? This is very important. Did you check crankshaft end play? Too much travel and you'll have problems.

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Dusted off the Runabout today...

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Looking forward to days like this...

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Photo property of the South Bend Tribune

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Click on photo for a closer look...

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One of the great things about Ebay is that it can tell you what cars are really worth. Below are some recently completed auctions showing what people actually paid for a model T...

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The original post is a photo of the "first Fruehauf "semi-trailer" created in 1914 for a Detroit lumber merchant"- Fruehauf Trailer Historical Society.

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All credit to Fruehauf Historical Society

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Dom, your family home is stunning! Love all the roof lines and dormers.

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Just sent you an email...

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Mark Gregush wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:52 pm
While Rustolium does not stay shinny that is what I used. Has held up just fine for over 15 years. Wire bushed the frame, used Rustolium rusty metal primer and black over that.

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GugCoupe wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 21, 2020 10:32 am
Great thread, I am glad to have some time to dig in to the forum lately. Some of us young bucks are getting a chance at being retired!

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aDave wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 21, 2020 10:42 am
Hi Steve...

I see that you are now online...any update on your situation? Dave

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This would be appropriate considering what's going on in the world today....

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On topic and relevant- thank you.

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Emergency ambulances alongside the Wellington Town Hall during the 1918 flu epidemic.
Source: Alexander Turnbull Library collection, PAColl-7489-69

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I'm surprised this hasn't been one of the recommendations...

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WARNING!- this is going to sound crazy to most folks... I know that virtually everyone sings the praises of using copper coat on the head gasket but I wonder if it is really necessary in your case and perhaps it's doing more harm than good? The rule of thumb I was brought up on was that gaskets go o...

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...touring, speedster, horseless carriage or bicycle?

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Something positive to the top and model T related...

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Photo is dated 1889...

Image belongs to Sudenga Industries

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I want to see the top on that car this year!

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Chad, I miss your involvement on the forum, but I agree with your thoughts...

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$68.95 for the Anderson style vs. $399.95 for the I Timer...

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Yeah, what is that?

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Looks like an early one...

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Here's the schematic if you want to build one

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Very cool setup, I could listen to that all day!

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Novice wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 05, 2020 6:38 pm
That's what can happen when the electrical system is not fused.

Jim- I must admit that I chuckled at that...

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Here's how I did it:

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Tom- it's wise of you to ask questions regarding wood bands but keep in mind that the drums were designed to have cotton applied against them. Will you be using 100 year old drums or new ones?

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Band-Aid vs. fixing the problem- I love these debates!

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Completely agree with you Perry. The old forum was awesome. This one lacks the charm and wholesome characteristics of the old forum.

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Someone please explain to me how a Model T Ford is invisible on the road and how adding lights solves this supposed problem.

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Yeah, you won't see anything regarding Model As here- after all they have nothing in common with the Model T. Completely unrelated- there was a vacuum between the end of the T and the start of the A. Totally different world when the A was introduced- it was like the T never happened. So therefore fo...

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