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What’s up with Distilled Water?

I used to be able to get distilled water at Walmart for under $2 a gallon.
Walmart hasn’t had distilled water in a long time.
I went to every major grocery retailer and no one has distilled water.
Desperate, I went to Amazon. Prices range from $6 - $8 to over $20 a gallon.

So, what happened?

Is Distilled...

Has anyone ever removed this and left it off? It’s impossible to clean under.

Of Melbourne to Moscow fame. He had an apartment in Crimea and a Ukrainian girlfriend at one time, which is what prompted his epic trip. Last I heard from was several years ago when he mentioned going to the US

I am working on solving a rough running issue, which means a lot of test drives around the block. This involves backing out of the shop, which is not going well. My technique is to start with the hand brake on then press the reverse pedal down and let the handbrake off. Oddly, the car will go backward when the handbrake is about halfway off, but...

I have done some work on my 22 and have been driving it a bit. At first, it ran very smoothly but after driving it around for an hour the other day, it started to sputter and pop when I try to accelerate. It has a pretty smooth idle.

I have checked the electrical and it’s getting spark on all cylinders. Shorting each plug showed a noticeable...

I finally got my little red roadster pick-up assembled and put the engine back in the car.
A T friend of mine that have known the car from the past have told me that it is cursed and often fails when the stakes are high and it's function needed. I was supposed to participate the comming weekend in Bornholm Rundt ( Around Bornholm ) - one of the...

Just sorting through some parts that I bought at one time and found what I think is a Model T 10 tooth pinion gear. It looks to be in pretty good shape except for some surface rust. I would appreciate it if someone would confirm that this is in fact a Model T pinion gear. As can be seen in the pictures, there is a divot on the back of one of the...

Need a pair of 17-23 low radiator hood shelves. Not looking for perfect. just good enough to straighten out and fill and paint. Looking to help a friend.
meyre14t@yahoo.com

Primed, good shape resdy for body work and color
Use email: R_Flesnner@yahoo.com or message 509-935-0627

For sale, 1924 Model T roadster, has been in the same family since new. Just removed from long term storage. Very solid straight all original car with one old repaint. It still has the original upholstery with a gunny sack cover. Wheels are in very good shape. It has demountable rims and electric start. Engine turns over.$5,900. S. Mn.

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Our Wonderful Wisconsin Tour is now history, but many pictures have been taken.
Given here are links to over 1400 pictures:

Here is the link and also a tiny url. Both will work.

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On the top right corner of the Photo Album page are options. You can order prints for 18 cents and picked up at store of your choice. You...

Has anyone ever tried to reduce engine vibrations transmitting to the chassis by placing a strip of rubber between the engine arms and the frame?

FOR SALE; emergency brake handle and rod $25 plus postage 20220616_123557.jpg 20220616_123543.jpg

BOTH FOR $120 !!! Here are a couple of nice firewalls. 1923-25 in great shape…….. a very solid 1926-7 fordor or commercial chassis ( perfect for a wood truck or station hack project) these are getting very hard to find. Tmorsher@icloud.com for doing the deal, thanks! D029AE7A-611F-43B7-8693-26D805ECA01E.jpeg

If I set my '27 generator with stock cutout rate high enough to hold the ammeter at zero to 1 amp charge at road speed with the lights on, it shows about 7 amps charge with the lights off. If I turn the lights on with the engine stopped the ammeter shows about 7 amps discharge, which seems too high to me, so I question the ammeter accuracy. It is...

For sale: commutator rods bundle for $5 plus postage
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Sorry - Double Post due to a cerebral malfunction.

For Sale: Turtle deck key $7
coil mounting bracket 12/27 $2.50
differential thrust washer with oil grooves on both sides. Brass $13 each
drag link 09/10 $200
steering gear rod ball cap 09/27 $12
front dust cap assembly 09/27 $13.50
crankshaft front seal. felt 2 pcs. 9/27 1.50 each
oil drain plug 13/27 $3

All are NOS

all plus postage

I here so much talk of innertubes not being any count these days. I am getting ready to mount a new set of 450-21, Had already purchased new tubes back in 2015. Opened them up today, and they say, Made In EEC , but no brand on the tube. Are they worth installing? Give me some opinions.

For Sale: 1915 to 1925 coil box in excellent condition $155 plus postage

Anyone that is reputable .....as a hobbiest or pro shop is fine .

thank you , John

How can I rejuvenate the reflectors in my sidelights and rear kerosene light?
Should I sand/smooth the back and paint using a high sheen silver?
Right now I’ve got Alumlnum foil pieces for reflection.
What have some of you done?

On another note. If my 22 touring has only kerosene sidelights and a kerosene tail light, does that indicate that it...

I’m looking for a set of 4 FORD (2 front, 2 rear) 28x3 wooden artillery style wheels. Any wood condition is acceptable, what I want is the hubs and rims and I can have the wood replaced. This is for an early Ford project. And yes - I have posted on the EFR site. THANKS MTFCA!!

I replaced the ignition and light switch contacts 30 some years ago. Everything worked ok, but I wanted to have the face plate nickel plated.

After disassembling everything I found the lock cylinder (tumbler) was missing 2 of the 4 wafers. The rectangular end of the pot metal cylinder wasn't so rectangular anymore - a chunk was missing where it...

For Sale: Brass Bridgeport Tire Pump. Very good condition just needs to be cleaned and polished. Not sure if it makes air. Pumps up and down with no problem. $175.00 plus postage 20220630_122513.jpg 20220630_122458.jpg 20220630_122831.jpg

For Sale, column pictured. I hope you can see the tube must of filled with water and froze, distorting the tube. Quadrant and threads look good at top.$75 Steve 701 212 5009

Looking for a pit free 1919-25 rear crossmember. Thanks

I am NOT very familiar with the TT. I do know that the threaded portion is larger than the passenger T and on this assembly and it's marked TT. It's 26/27 with the threaded boss for the radiator valance. The length of the threaded leg is approx. 2 1/2 . Threads look good, may be original Henry's black paint? Spring clamp bar has the matching...

For sale 1926 Model T Ford touring car. 1 owner for 45 years. Wire wheels, Very straight body. Doors open and shut as new. Very good interior. Good top. It still has the original wood floor boards in very good condition. 4 matching wards riverside tires. It runs and drives good. It has an older repaint. No Texting. $8,800. Located in S. Mn. It has...

Cleaning out the top of an old timers barn. Approx. 20 lbs. of misc Crankcase, Oil Pan Parts. What you see if what you get, remember old times never threw anything away good or bad! $55 and THAT includes shipping in the CONUS. Please respond to this email, jandulics@gmail.com

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Cleaning out the top of an old timers barn. Approx. 12 lbs. of misc. frame brackets. What you see if what you get, remember old times never threw anything away good or bad! $50 and THAT includes shipping in the CONUS. Please respond to this email, jandulics@gmail.com

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3 general brown 1 10s plus a 1 10 top
$450 for all

Message me at 509-935-0627 or use email R_Flesnner@yahoo.com

If you own a Zenith U5 or U6 carburetor, you most likely are missing this part. I needed one, and made 2. This one is for sale and no more are anticipated for the future (there are too few of these carbs floating around to stock this part)

If you are interested in this EMAIL ME ...no P/M's. Thank you.

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In a previous post a few years ago when discussing this cars tendency to dance/veer left or right when driving over a road repair or similar surface someone suggested that my front end could be in the wrong way around.
I was thinking that if that was the case would the bearing threads be a give away given that they are left hand thread on one...

Planning on using a paint stripper to remove what appears to be a lacquer finish on brass lamps before polishing.
I've used paint stripper on furniture but never on brass.
Any issues or cautions I should be aware of?
Is there a better way?

For Sale, windshield. 40 5/8 wide outside. One side 12 1/2 other 14 1/2 . This is not a top shelve part. Has repair and holes worn in it.$75 Steve 701 212 5009

Last weekend we took part of the international French Model T happening this time in Verdun 2022.
This concentration is each year always on the last weekend of June on an other place in France.
Last time was in 2019, due to Corona,2020 and 2021 didn't happen so you can imagine the joy we had to see back some old freinds.

Here a few links with the...

Have a aluminum cased Stewart-Warner Speedometer I have only seen one other like it. Speed works Odometer doesn't $125 plus shipping.
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Craig.

1918 and earlier for front end with over the axle wishbone. Straight and good threads both ends. $65, domestic shipping $45 ( due to length).

Original 1911 Kingston Coil Box. Original box with stamped matching lid. Original switch. 4 correct Kingston offset contact coils. Includes Kingston key. Box has been cosmetically restored, with correct cherry stain, leaving wood grain texture exposed. Original nameplate. Original brass lid clasps. The contacts are all in nice shape, and the solid...

Looking for a high radiator for a non restored '27 T. Any condition other than junk is fine. I will pay for shipping or pick up if possible. Thanks

Very nice pair of early black and brass side lights. They are not marked I’m not sure who made them. Burners look the same as T burners and are in exceptional condition as are the lenses. They appear to have had very little use.
$325 + Shipping

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For members who own brass era Model T’s and members who enjoy restoring antiques with polished brass parts, the subject of polishing and protecting polished brass comes up often on the forum.

Though I don’t have a brass era T, I have been collecting and restoring antiques for 55 years and until recently, have not been able to find a good...

Hi guys
I have a 1915 patent Kingston carb for sale. On shelf 30+ years

Unknown condition - looks low mileage and not worn out. Seems complete.

30 dollars plus shipping from Oregon.

My photos are too large for forum. I’ll email them to you if your interested.

Please email:
Travellak1@gmail.com

I will have a Magnafluxed and ground crankshaft at Iola space E-1 from noon Thurs. thru Fri. Ground .020 rods and .030 mains with .020 rebabbitted rods. $600

Howdy guys,

I’m in need of a RHD Canadian Generator and Mounting Bracket, OR THE AUSTRALIAN VERSION?? Of this setup (see attached photos) or any information on someone that may have, or know where to get these parts.

Thanks!

Call/Text: 314-287-1901

Email: stephensmail2001@gmail.com
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Wanted to Buy Model T Ford Ignition Coils
Looking to buy large stashes of used and rebuildable Model T Ford ignition coils.
I have customers who want rebuilt coils, but have no cores.
I will buy your used coils outright for cash, trade for rebuilt coils or take your extras as full or partial payment. The more coils you have the better this works....

Here is what looks like a homemade peening tool. It is sized for. Model A crank or a Scat stroker crank. $20.00 + shipping. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan
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Here is an early NOS Tear Cross member. Never been installed, how rare is that. $500 + shipping. Email me at address in pictures.
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Here are two period pumps for pressurizing fuel tanks.
One is much fancier than the other and was originally nickel plated. Mostly work off. The brass screw that holds the knob won’t screw on tight. I think it just has a slightly damaged thread. Perhaps with a screwdriver it would go on all the way.

Both seem complete. Both will need fiddling...

I have for sale an individual cell tester for I assume six volt batteries. It tests up to 2.8 volts with “good” being about 2.1 volts.

I tested it and it seems to work. It’s in very nice condition and has the original lead with probe

45.00 plus shipping from Oregon

Please email
Travellak1@gmail.com

I have a pair of 1914 patent Macbeth lenses.
9-1/2” across.
One has a small chip about dime size in the green area. Likely would be covered by trim ring.

100 plus shipping from Oregon

Please email
Travellak1@gmail.com

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FOR SALE: Windshield hinges for 1913-1914 hinges are even $55 pair
Windshield hinges are uneven $50 all plus postage

Hello All!

I'm brand new to the forum. This is my first post.

I have a 1925 Coupe that I inherited from my grandad. It has been in a barn for the last 20+ years and I'm working on getting it back in running condition.

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First thing to address is the tires. I've recently ordered the tires and tubes, however, the tubes that...

I have been working on Model T's for 20 years and still only know a little bit about these great cars This forum and the little black book have taught me a great deal ! I am fixing one that has no connecting control rods between the spark advance and carb control rods on the steering column There are no connecting pieces on either of the rods! It...

Would appreciate any help I can get identifying this early truck chassis. No markings present.

For Sale: Dome light $25
Dome light with wood looking trim $25
email for pictures

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Very nice model T radiator mascot. Not sure who it is. Possibly Jack jumping over the candlestick.
$125+shipping.

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For Sale: Original 1912?-1913 Stewart speedometer model C
Nice case, bezel & face. Turns but tight. May need cleaned or gone through. $125 + Shipping.

I need to paint a new aluminum head. Any suggestions appreciated.

This is a mint condition, new in the original box gas sight gauge, with original installation instructions. Asking $165 plus postage.

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These were found with Model T parts and may be something that someone needs or can identify.
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If interested more information and discussion are on this thread:

Thanks
Rich

For sale 1926 Roadster pickup. Runs, drives, has new battery, rebuilt carb. good tires and wheels, good solid body and box. It has the correct windshield, needs glass. $6,900 OBO. NO TEXTING. five07 458 677eight.

After finally getting my '22 running well and building a Touring body so my wife and kids can all go for a ride, on the first trip around town, the engine suddenly started making a loud knocking sound while cruising in high gear on a flat road. The knock (banging more accurately) increases with load. At idle it gets more pronounced as the throttle...

Need a set of 4 21 split rims for wood wheels. They need to be extremely good condition, I already have junk ones...

Frank
518-755-0986

We saw this Model T pickup when we were leaving the Tetons last Monday. Since we didn't track him down I was wondering if anyone recognized it. It had a Texas plate on it. How much fun he must have been having.
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We also stopped at Menor's Ferry in the Grand Teton National park and found this photo of a YPC bus crossing...

I have some questions on my 1925 Model T Coupe.

We ordered new tires and took them to someone here locally who restores vintage cars to have them mounted on the split rims. Went to put them on last night, the first one went on perfectly. No issues at all. All 3 of the others were a nightmare to get on. It seems the rims with the tires mounted...

Thanks to the forum I found that Tom VanMeeteren is able to supply cap, rotor and points for my AK type RA distributor. The cam gear that came with the unit has no slot or locating hole to position it correctly. The distributor sits slanted. I have attached a couple of pictures of the unit. I could find no markings on the plate, just the Type RA...

Mint condition running boards for a 1926/27 Model T. They are original and may have been restored many years ago. I can send more pictures if needed. Asking $350 for the pair, not including shipping.

Henry
henry.kraft@yahoo.com

Have a Bosch mag drive setup up for grabs.
Has a crack in the front plate where the fan belt wear always is. So the front plate is in on large piece, and the little thin tab section thats split. Im assuming it can be aluminum welded back? Front plate holds fine otherwise.

Some wear to the gears as seen, but all move fine when the mag drive end...

Looking to buy large stashes of used and rebuildable Model T Ford ignition coils.
I have customers who are seeking rebuilt ignition coils, but have no cores.
I will buy your used coils outright for cash, trade for rebuilt coils or take your extras as full or partial payment. The more coils you have the better this works. I have done these deals...

Forum please forgive me up front for listing here, if it offends anyone I’ll remove this post. I know that many of you may have other vintage makes and wanted to let you know that a friend of mine, that was a model T & model A enthusiast that has since passed away, has a 23-25 Tudor sedan that he was in the process of rewooding and was almost...

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MTFCSD 2022 San Diego Endurance Run , a 3 Day Event
All welcome. Speedster and Non-Speedster Classes.
Saturday, Oct. 15 - Monday, Oct 17.
Day 1: Lowlands Tour.
Day 2: The Main Event.
Day 3: Salton Sea Hangover Tour
The Palm Canyon Resort, Borrego Springs, CA. (805) 691-8086
Preferred rates available until July 8th. Group: MODEL T FORDS...

Looking for a un-pitted or lightly pitted 26/27 frame only. No significant rips, tears, or tweaks within a 200 mile radius of greater Cleveland (44039). Thanks

Here is a NORS radiator cap to fit the model T neck. This has a knockout hole where you can easily mount a motometer or other type of decoration, and not ruin your original cap. Comes with the box, as you can see intact but poor condition. Some light scratches from storage. $55 delivered to your post box or mailbox. Tmorsher@icloud.com to reach...

SOLD is a nifty , all mechanical stop lamp device. Hook up the cable to your brake pedal and when you stop, it’ll flip the plated cover down in front of your tail lamp, thus showing the large red letters, STOP. Ever see another? Me neither. $250 , tmorsher@icloud.com to make it yours. Thanks! 228BF1E5-730D-4167-A9B1-4EC890F99B74.jpeg...

The rubber bulb end is new, the flex tube and 90 degree end are original. Comes with a reed which is at the bulb end. Has the 90 degree end for 1915. Asking $85 plus postage.
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I haven't found a reference explaining the different lengths of the bends, but I assume they're for different years.

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Both rods have the later forged ends. References disagree about the year those began. Both rods are 54¼ long.

Fear Not!! Tulare 2023 will be a GO!!! Steven Chase and I have been working hard to make this event even better than last year. There have been quite a few changes happening and I'll explain in detail a little later. At this point, Tulare is going to be held at the Tulare County Fair Grounds in Tulare. The Board of Directors at The International...

I got a flyer in the mail saying the swap-o-rama was going to be discontinued. I presume the horseless carriage part will also not be.
It would be a real shame to lose this meet. The last one was supposedly sold out, but had a lot of holes in the swap grid. It was still a very good meet. Lots of good stuff. The threat of rain & recent rise in gas...

My 1915 Touring Car is running rough at higher rpm after I’ve replaced all ignition components and I’ve decided to go through the carb. and make sure it is ok as I have never done this yet on this car and feel that some issue with it is probably the culprit.
I have discovered that instead of a needle and seat attached to the float that I instead...

Completely disassembled and cleaned, new needle and seat, float, choke spring and reconditioned spray needle. Test run $200 postpaid to continental USA. Email: wlkma9@gmail.com

What you see is what you get. Asking $50 for the lot plus small flat rate postage.
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This Nonpaeil Black and Brass Horn has a Nickle bezel around the screen (note 2 small dents). Paint was removed and the underlying brass polished to show the brass. Could not find any dents or cracks in the horn other than the 2 small dents on the bezel. The reed is in the horn and its LOUD.
Price us $425 plus insured shipping - PayPal to a...

Yesterday I scored a set of counter weights at a price too good to pass up. So this is the first time I've actually given any thought to using them in a engine. I would be interested in the opinions of you guys who may have used them in the past. So tell me what you think, pros, cons, successes, failures, whatever. Thanks in advance. Bob

I was contacted by a lady that lives in Elkhart IN that is looking for someone to give her dad a ride in a Model T for his 100th birthday. I would gladly do it except my car is being restored right now (Not running). Perhaps there is some guys local in the area that could do this? He walks with a walker but can get up and down. The Birthday party...

As the title says, I’m in need of the rare and elusive hens tooth; I need an original one-piece right hand spindle for my 1910 touring. I’d buy the pair if needed. 586-651-5760