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If you were going to try to make a stock T engine and transmission as leak proof as possible, what items would you attend to? I'll list some. If I miss any, add them. All oil pan bolts (engine and hogshead), Oil pan inspection cover bolts, Transmission pedal shafts, Camshaft front cover seal, Front crank seal. I didn't list places like the...

1923 Runabout, pretty much all stock, have the kit for rebuilding the coil box with plastic parts replacing the wood, got new contacts, ceramics, etc., as well. I'm wanting to know if y'all can point me to any documents, videos, or other online content that might be helpful to the little project, thanks! It looks straightforward enough, but I'm...

I am in need of a usable Radius Rod Ball Cap, part number T217. Must be the forged style used from 1909 through early 1914. Please send photos to my email or post here. Thanks very much

I have a couple of tubes where I have been driven with too little pressure in the tires, so that the rubber stems are cut off.
I'm considering save them by mounting metal stems and I can see that mr. Jelf recommend/use Schraeder 724/725 sized metal stems.

I've browsed around but have not found any availabel at the normal vendors (Including...

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This is a 1914 Model T Ford Engine. March casting date. Aluminum hogs head. Pedals with good definition of C,R,B, see pictures. Pistons not marked for size; bores measure ~3.762 by my caliper. No ridge at top of bore. Turns over easily. $1200.00. This item I can't ship, buyer will need arrange to pick up.
Reducing price to $1,150.00

R/S,...

For Sale are three Hyatt Roller Bearings for the Rear End. They look good to me and appear to be tight. $45.00 each plus shipping.
Adjusting price to $45.00 each. They need to be in a Model T differential somewhere.
These are really nice bearings. Like I said originally, really tight!

R/S,
Jonathan Bodine
jethro10101@aol.com
1 406 498 3946

Does/Are any vendors selling Bob's style of alignment tool? If so, who is selling them??

TIA

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I found some loose stuff; brake cam parts, a truss rod bracket, footman loops, top bow nuts (new), 11 tooth pinion, a spacer disk for an early transmission, a couple of swivels for timer / fuel linkage, and some magneto bulbs.

I don't want to sell and ship a bunch of individual small items, so the lot is $125 plus actual shipping. I'll send them...

This is a quite early 1928 Model A roadster; motor number of A20XXX making it a February 1928 manufacture car which would be termed by most to be an “AR.” It is a presentable and drivable early Model A. It has many of the earmarks of the early Model As such as: Red steering wheel, left hand emergency brake with early brake system, “Pop out”...

This is a 1913 Model T Ford Touring for sale. I bought this car from a man named Don the day after Christmas in 2002. He was a corn farmer in Pinkstaff, Illinois, just west of the border with Indiana on I-70. A delightful man. He took good care of it, I have as well. Don converted it to an electric start. It has a Bermuda bell, a real attention...

I thought I would ask if anyone might have a good hitch for sale that I can put on my 22.

Thanks and God Bless

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Two Schrader tire pressure gauges and an accessory glass cleaner. Both gauge pouches are in poor condition. $35 for all includes US shipping.

Ford Motor Company began describing their projected 1908 lineup in late 1907. Sales ledgers indicate at least 3 Model T were sold in late 1907 and early 1908. This advertisement appeared in the New York Sun newspaper in November 1907.
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Illusionist and escape artist Harry Houdini purchased a Ford Model K touring car in 1907 for the purpose of transporting it to Europe for use while performing. IMG_6145.jpeg

I have a 1922 Touring Car and need help with the Battery and Battery box area.

Parts I may need to find:

Metal Battery Box
Battery Box Lid
Wooden Battery Box
Battery

I have been using a rinky setup with a wood plank on the bottom with a Group 1 Battery (6v) the battery is ready for replacement so I decided that now might be a good time to fix...

For sale: tool box for running board in good condition. $75 plus postage
Box has some holes in bottom and someone put a liner in it. Sitting on running board shouldn't show.

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For sale: 30 x 3 1/2 clincher demountable wheel $200 plus shipping

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I am looking into reproducing another reamer for the transmission. This is the reamer for the brake drum and driven plate. It is a step reamer, does both sizes of bushing at one time. The bushings are aligned with each other that way. This not going to be cheap, $425 + shipping. Please email me if you’re interested and want on the list. Thanks...

Our 8th annual prewar, Model T-Model A- V/8 era. 50 miles south of St. Paul, Mn.

The world famous Thomas Flyer made it to Oakland in March 1908, escorted in by a parade of motorists. At least one Ford was in the mix.

I purchased three U & J carbs last year as a lot, from one of our Forum posters (thank you). One of them had been all but destroyed. The main jet was bored out and extended up into the venturi like a submarine periscope; the venturi was removed completely and replaced by a cobbled up hunk of aluminum.

The void where the main jet was crudely...

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For Sale 1909 Timer
Nice 1909 - 1910 timer no roller. Came in a box of model N parts. I don't know if it is an original or a Howard Caccia timer Looks very useable, low milage, but has been used. $500.00 plus postage continental USA only (moreford at netzero dot net)

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For Sale 1909 Timer
Nice 1909 - 1910 timer no roller. Came in a box of model N parts. I don't know if it is an original or a Howard Caccia timer Looks very useable, low milage, but has been used. $500.00 plus postage continental USA only (moreford at netzero dot net)

Looking for a couple pre 1923 open cars, with electric start, must be in good running order close to northern Il. I have a few friends ready to purchase, cash paid must have clear titles, please send information and photos to
modelt2001@comcast.net
no scams, Bob

I located this beautiful counterbalanced billet crankshaft and would like to see if anyone may know who may have manufactured it. I was unable to locate a name on the crankshaft other than a faint number 1103. The main journals measure 1.625. The rod journals measure 1.480. Stroke is 4 . The journals are protected by a protective coating. It...

I have a 1922 Touring Car and need some parts for the battery area.

Wood Box
Metal Box
Correct Lid

Is Larry Smith still around and how do you buy a metal battery Box from him?

I suspect that the supplier is no longer reproducing this part, as no supplier has them in stock any more. The APCO part for the radius rod is still available, but the one that fastens the radius rod to the pan is not...

I'd like to purchase a new or original part to help my dad bring his shimmy under control. He has a friend who will be going...

I saw this on one of the Model T facebook sites and ordered one. Very well made and only $30 including shipping. Not sure if it’s solid brass but judging by the weight, it could be. I’m checking with the person I ordered it from on options for the MTFCA.

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You will remember last year I built this speedster on the forum. IMG_2278.png

Now that the snow is gone, it’s time to get some paint on it. This will NOT be a show car, so I started by painting the chassis dirty equipment black, outside, hanging by a forklift. I’m pretty happy with the outcome. IMG_4013.jpeg IMG_4017.jpeg IMG_4014.jpeg...

I have a 1926 Runabout that I have owned for 59 years. For most of that time I have driven it around as a bare chassis. A couple of years ago I decided to put the body and fenders back on it. When it was together, it became obvious that everything was out of level. The driver's side is significantly lower than the passenger side.
Today I removed...

I'm selling my 1908 S Ford. It's a pretty original car with lots of original features. I bought it from friend 4-5 years ago. I took the trans out, bought new gears, pins, clutch fingers, gear case, new drum and any other new parts I could find. Engine is complete, transmission frame is original , no cracks. the body is a good solid original with...

Ford only used this coil box for one year. They used mica pieces below the common grounding strip on the bottom to insulate the ground from the mag and battery wires. These mica pieces appear to be about 1 1/8 to 1 1/4 square, and about .030 thick. Does anyone know if mica is available like that?

Knocking around ideas in my head.
Has anyone attempted to build their own driveshaft spool with modern bearings?
if so, are there any bearing part numbers for the bearing race, conical bearing, sealed bearing, shims and collar?
I know they make kits but kind of wondering if I can get the internals and then do the machine work myself.
I am not sure...

Continuing on with the restoration of the running gear, up next is the rear axle. Daisy has obviously seen a lot, had travelled across the US in '16, and must have been driven hard, as every time I dig into something she show's me she's hurtin all over.

So, out she came...
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She has two different brake rod supports......

Sliding Neville fatman steering wheel made specifically for Model T Ford, not a conversion from some other make car or universal application, this very rare style is Model T Ford only. This unusual center mount allows the wheel rim to be in the stock T location, many other Nevilles have the wooden rim mounted higher than a stock T. Nice condition,...

Within the next few months, the standard T rear axle assembly under my 27 coupe, will be swapped out for a Ruckstell, The Ruckstell axle was bought from a club member and Forum user who told me he had it rebuilt to go under a speedster project, that didn't materialize. He claimed it had a 3 to 1 ratio, ring and pinion (13-39) and was ready to...

Full frame up no expense spared restoration Ex Joe Henshaw ex Lud Gocek. Stunning concours and correct restoration Midnite blue and black
Closed valve motor with electric start added for ease of operation. Wood bands.
12 rivet Clamshell diff with 2 pc driveshaft. Original brass with new brassworks radiator. All original sheet metal excepting new...

I have a few sets of tubular front and rear shocks various brands. $100 pr plus post

Looking for a left and right side window glass channel for my 27 tudor also need a drive side window trim that goes on the bottom where your arm rests 4 hold for a tudor also

Restored Holley G, asking $225.00 and a very nice high-flow aluminum intake manifold, asking $120.00 , both including shipping to Cont. USA and Canada

In need of 26-27 Roadster Sill Plates Aluminum to finish a restoration I am doing with my grandson.

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For Sale are the pieces to make a two piece drive tube for the early Model T using a tapered drive tube. Included in the sale are two of the forward part which mates with the fourth main and one of the part which is riveted to the drive tube. As you know the two piece drive tube is often missing from an early car and are quite hard to find....

This one is a new one for me. “Best” timer. It appears to be exactly like the Nu day. Anyone else seen these? Know anything about them?

5 powder coated wire wheels with hubs.
Wheels run true with no bent spokes.
Hubs are in really nice shape with new races.
Threads look great, chrome lug nuts and dust caps included.
Rear hubs have really nice keyways and brake drums.
$2500
Scott Elliott
971-5O6-94O2

For Sale; Round bracket Rubes Horn.

Has reed and does honk, honk.

$225 plus shipping.

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1913 Illinois licence plate.

Great for collection or for your model T.

$180 includes shipping

For Sale: Nos Wickwire starter spring.

$17 includes shipping to lower 48

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For Sale: Nice original 1914 Ford Manual.

$150 includes shipping to lower 48.

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For Sale Hood shelves for 17 to early 23.

$50 plus shipping.

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For Sale:
Spare carrier for 21 rim.

$100 plus shipping

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For Sale: 1914 Wood Steering Wheel with cast iron spider.
12-3/8 ID.

$150 plus shipping

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For Sale: a 1925 Indiana license plate.

$43 includes shipping to lower 48

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For Sale: Mattoon License plate 1924.

$60 plus shipping

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My close friend and mentor Carl Megonigle is on his last trip with flight instructions in hand. I met him in 1993 at the Mtfci tour in Tacoma Washington when he arrived with his rowdy traveling companions of the Key West to Tacoma cross country tour. On the 2009 Ocean to Ocean 100th anniversary tour, he was my support truck driver, that was where...

In need of 26-27 hood shelves to finish a restoration I am doing with my grandson.

need room

1908 Model S Roadster. Complete car, Canadian Built, work in progress, not running. New body with original seat section. Buggy rails and useable top. New gear case by Floyd, new exhaust and water outlet manifolds. Aluminum pistons and new valves. Rebuilt Heinze coil box and four good coils. New smooth all gray tires, tubes, flaps....

Looking for the Hose Connector Boyce Motometer Co. supplied with their Red Ball column or dash mount gauge.
]Howard Dennis

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The 11th annual Luray swap meet is just around the corner. We are on track for another great swap meet. We are currently @ 110 vendor spaces sold. More spaces are still available. Put these dates on your calendar, you won't want to miss it!!!

Hi Model T people, On the undersides of my head bolts from a major supplier there is a ridge on the edge on the underside…shouldn’t it be perfectly flat?….One bolt had a significant high spot….I am using a Waukesha Ricardo head……does McMaster Carr sell better quality bolts?….Thank you for advice.

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For sale: wooden 1920-21 firewall $40 plus shipping

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We are in the final stages of producing a limited run (100 Sets) of correct 26/27 Wire Wheel Lug Nut sets. Each set will be 20 pieces each and made exactly as Ford manufactured them. Including the polished Cadmium plating. Previous offerings were close but not perfect. Past retail was $129.95 when last manufactured by other vendors.

Material is...

For sale: tail oil lamp and license bracket 15-19 $30 each plus postage
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New price is $25 plus shipping

For sale: Rare valve spring depressor. $45 plus shipping
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I need a drivers side front bumper bracket for my 1926 Runabout.

Mike Russell
Columbia, MO.
ml.russell1936@gmail.com
573 864 6539 Please leave a message if I don't answer my phone.

I have a restored and engine tested Stromberg RF and LF carb. The RF is almost new and was Stromberg's improvement over the OF. I'm asking $475.00 for the RF and $275.00 for the LF, both including shipping to the Cont.USA or Canada.

For sale: new stop light switch $25 plus postage
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Our 8th annual Model T-A-V/8 era Prewar Swapmeet. 50 miles South of St. Paul, Mn.

For sale : i have several sets of re-babbitted T connecting rods , size's -.010 .-.020 and -.030 ...plain NON-Xed rod sets are $360 exchange + $19.30 postage ... Xed rod sets are $400 exchange + 19.15 postage ... i also have several single rods in Standard , and -.010 diameter ...the single rods are Xed. and are priced at $90 each + $19.30 postage...

Is the Turbo400 Inner Clutch Disk a thing of the past or is someone still making them?

I am having a problem finding one.

Hi all,

Yesterday a Ruckstell rear axle arrive in my shop to be repaired.
Three weeks ago the owner lost traction and a few meters later lost a wheel.
The central nut run off the shaft. The wheel took its own way.
The key has disapeared and the key way is death so I need to replace the shaft.
As the other wheel is not tied too I fear that both...

Does any one know what cover will fit a Blockley meter stem tube? Could not find anything on their site about stems Thanks Dan

It's only take me over a year to get here, but my quest to create new brush plates and manufacture all components is now complete, save for the 3rd brush holders which are available from Snyders or reuse yours.

I now make everything in the pictures. All new brush plates are copper plated.
Generator version comes with a new 3rd brush bolt, nut &...

Bosch distributor with manual advance ... advance works smoothly and distributor housing is in good condition ... will need cleaning and lubrication ... cap and rotor are good , points will need replacement or filing to clean contact surfaces ... drive gear is good ... price is $200 + $19.15 postage in lower 48 states , actual postage outside this...

Can someone tell me thickness of the wood blocks between the running board brackets and boards on my 1926 T?
Thanks in advance.

Mike

Original T-era Bevin Bermuda Bell. Nickel plated brass, stamped faceplate with some corrosion/wear. Excellent nickel plate condition, with a few minor scuffs, overall the bell is in very nice condition. Very loud “DING DONG!” when the plunger is depressed. Works perfect as designed, ready to install. A must have noise maker accessory for your T....

set of model T caps bored to -.010 undersize ... these were removed from a lightly used engine when a Scat crankshaft was installed ... thrust on rear cap measures 3.125 bore is 1.240 ... could be easily refit to a worn standard crankshaft by using Timesaver lapping compound or fit to a minus .010 crankshaft ... price is $90.00 + $19.15 postage in...

Model B Ford 4 cyl. crankshaft ... this shaft should be re-ground , BUT is in good serviceable condition ... i have noted the rod and main bearing sizes in the photo ... this is a NON-COUNTERWEIGHETED crankshaft , but counterweights can be added by welding ... a great way to add strength to the bottom end of a motor and can be re-ground to produce...

Model T ball cap re-babbitted and bored to Standard or you specified diameter ...price is $50.00 + exchange + $19.30 priority flat rate mail in lower 48 states or actual postage outside this area or INTERNATIONAL ...Gene French 970-581-2808 or gfrench1953@hotmail.com
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Babbitt bearing mold for model A Ford mainbearings … this mold will pour both the block and caps in the model A engine … mold pours bearings at 1 1/2 diameter to allow material for finish machining to standard or any reasonable undersize crankshaft sizes … written instructions are included as are my email or phone support … price $175.00 + $19.30...

I need to put an oil pressure gauge on my speedster. Using a Datsun B-210 oil pump, what oil pressure would I expect? What gauge range should I use?

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Keith

Left over wood parts for a 1924-25 Touring from a Fordwood re-wood kit. Part # 193-Door wood driver rear, 3pcs. bottom of door piece not included. #355 Pillar #4 driver side. #314 Pillar #2 passenger side. #167 panel brace driver side. #303&304 cowl rails. #325 floor riser, tack strip front.
$100+$25 UPS shipping. Check or paypal. Email me through...

I'd like to fabricate a shift handle from a Model T part. I need idea's!! I don't want something to big a clumsy. Lamp part, trans part, carb part, anything.

I'm looking for two or three hubcaps made in Canada. Does anyone have any spare?

Thank you for your help.

I have some Cast Iron Oval Double Stacked mag coils for cores. Any interest? Can bring to Luray. Email me Dan

2025 Minnesota Model T Reunion

San Francisco, no date. I don’t get the connection between paper boxes and aeroplanes, but it sure is cute ! IMG_2508.jpeg