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don't know what i was thinking BUT, i purchased a air compressor cylinder head for a model A motor ... thought this would be an interesting use for several used model A engines i have sitting around ... it is a simple reed valve assembly , i have tried to locate parts diagrams and a manual online , but have not found any useful info . , if someone...

Ok guys , finally back to working on my 25 roadster , and of coarse I have some questions , I rebuilt the rear axle and installed the bronze thrust washers etc . My question at this moment is how to the turtle decks match up with the body ? The one I have seems like it’s smaller ( narrower ) than the body . Any photos of figment would be helpful ,...

Nice bearings, 7 axle bearings, .497-.499, 5 drive shaft bearings, .559-.560. $40 each plus shipping . kdmks AT att.net.

Hi all - I purchased a new 26/27 front spring from Langs and it doesn't fit right. When I attempt to put the shackles on, the oilers on the spring get hung up on the perches on both sides, so the movement is very limited. Doesn't seem to be enough clearance between the perch and the oiler. From what I can tell, the main spring leaf is thicker than...

One complete set for the spark plug wires and mag post. Brown cloth wire with copper ends.
$15 plus shipping

mikebird@lifeattheridge.net

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Have two sets (8) plugs fs. Made in u.s.a. 25.00 each plus shipping. ctleonard64@gmail.com IMG_20260302_090339215.jpg IMG_20260302_090348623.jpg

I have two (2) sets of the 1911-Mid 12 terminals for the Heinze coil boxes. These are new and were made by RV Anderson.
$75 per set plus shipping
mikebird@lifeattheridge.net

Thanks!

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I inherited Dad's T Speedster equipped with an original Bosch front plate distributor. Is there a proper method to lubricate the shaft? I got to spend a couple of hours last nate pulling the front plate off because the cam shaft nut came off? Is there a torque spec for the nut? Armstrong? Is locktite appropriate as there is not a hole for a cotter...

I am looking for the windshield garnish with swing arm bracket attached, for a 1923 Fordor Sedan. I believe the 1924 & 1925 models used the same garnish. There are some photos on this forum from a few years ago, showing exactly what I need. But have not yet been able to reach the gentleman that posted the photos. Any help would be greatly...

FS: Set of Hassler single pancake shocks for the front. Includes two spring mounts, two springs, and two arms. These look like they can be restored without too much trouble, the holes for the shackle bolts aren't all wallowed out. Asking $225 not including shipping.

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Would someone please help me identify this? I would like to see an example of a rotor for it.

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Thanks!

Matt

I have 14 6 glass reflectors $75 each plus shipping in the USA.
Have some 5 and some 7 -8 glass reflectors.
Thank you Tim D

FS: Quick change band 'ears', several different styles. These don't have Ford Scripts they may be aftermarket. Asking $3 for the regular low and reverse ears, $5 for the wide brake band ears, not including shipping.

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FS: Generator armature core, well used. Asking $10 not including shipping.

I also have a starter armature that someone pressed the shaft out of - maybe the commutator or something can be salvaged. Free if you pay shipping.

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FS: 3 pcs. connecting rods for cores. These are the later light style rods. The babbitt bearings are shot, of course. $10 each not including shipping.

I also have several connecting rod bearing caps, cores only. $2 each not including shipping.

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FS: Rebuildable Holley NH, missing float bowl and drain petcock, looks rebuildable otherwise. Asking $35 not including shipping.

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One of the shop tasks for this week is shaping & fitting a set of new Wood Bows into a new set of Sockets on a 14 Touring. We do not have anything to sample off of, so I am looking for hints or tricks from those who have experience doing this without a template or sample to pattern from.

Maybe I am overthinking this a tad, but it appears these...

I have 1 set left of 4 new in unopened K-W points.
$105 per set shipped to the lower 48.
PayPal friends and family prefered or good check.

From John Biggs:
“Blockley Tyres has now released their 28 x 3 Tyres - I am going to fit them to my cars as they have a great reputation for their Model T tires, according to the MTFCA Forum.”

John included this Blockley link:

My 2 cents; I have Blockleys on one of my cars and they appear to be a well made quality tire. The inner tubes are the...

Looking for a decent pair of 21” wooden wheels for my 25 roadster . Kinda don’t want to wait until Hershey 😜

Seller is asking for $500
I’ve never seen one, besides in Russ’s book

Not mine, just passing it along

This week I'm planning on priming the wheels to our 14 touring car that were rewooded by Stutzman's last fall. I am using a Urethane spray primer that is two part and cures pretty quickly. I am curious what people's experience has been, good or bad, in priming or painting the wheels laying horizontally and doing one side at a time, versus doing...

One more item, a period Water Pump looks to be serviceable $50 plus shipping, again contact via text or call, 3threezer02fourone2six4one. Thanks Wingnut

I’m looking for a copy of the plans developed by Ron Buckley for all the wood used in a1925 model t coupe. I saw the much earlier posts that he had made some but can’t find any on line so far. Would appreciate any help finding these. Thank you.

Do you have to constantly fiddle with the ignition coils to keep your Model T car running properly? I can assure you this is not normal operation for a Model T Ford. Unreliable engine performance, hard starting and poor idling are commonly caused by poorly operating or adjusted ignition coils.
Over the last 35 years I have rebuilt over 26,000...

Just Sharing a Craigslist posting, I have nothing to do with the posting, car, nor the person posting it.
more photos are on the Craigslist posting.

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For attendee planning purposes and letting Vendors know in advance:

Annual SWAP MEET, Sunday November 1st, 2026 . 8am – 1pm, Miami County Fairgrounds Duke-Lungard Building, Troy, OH. 17 miles north of I-75 from I-70. Exit 78—go 3 miles south on Co Rd 25A to the Fairgrounds. Sponsored by the Dayton-Buckeye Model A Ford Club. All Makes, Models and...

Ford model F parts carbs 50 takes the pair shipped

Bunch of main bearing caps all for $30. Bunch of main bearing bolts all for $25. All plus shipping kdmks AT att.net.

4 sale 1915 to 1925 license plate brackets 40$ plus the ride ea if you know why the one is curvy I'd love to know im sure there's a reason

Pretty nice original Ford script tail gate $250 plus shipping. kdmks AT att.net. now $200.00

3 packages older mfg. New old stock K-W type coil sets, contain one set of points per package.

Plus 4 sets of points of later mfg. In good shape to be reused.

$30 postage paid USA.

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I have 6 888 Schrader stems. The threads are pretty nice. Only to of them are a little bit rubbed down on one side. All thread very nice still. These are just a little shorter than the 777s but still work well with the dust covers and rim nuts. $100 plus shipping.

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For sale excellent unrestored, original throughout. Complete and runs excellent. It was in storage for close to 80 years. Never any rust out or dents. Original interior including front floor mat. One of the finest unrestored model T's in existence. The price is $23,500 FIRM, FIRM. NO TEXTING. five0745eight677eight. S. Mn.

Does anyone know if this page is actually connected to the club or not?

Got to wonder about it because they don't list actual names for administrators, just the page name itself.

I'm converting a 1926 T roadster to a slide in pick up box. I'm wondering if anyone has tips (experience) for removing the turtle deck/trunk of the roadster body.

Thanks, Mike

New standard piston set with wrist pins in the box and packaging. $125 + shipping
New grant standard piston ring set $45 + shipping
or buy them together $160 + shipping
Located 20 SW of Port Huron, MI.
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Set of Four matched set forged model A rods $350
Standard rod bearing set $150
New diamond pistons 0.060 $125
Piston Ring set $45
Buy it all for $650 + shipping if needed, located 20 minutes SW of Port Huron, Michigan
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Hello everyone,
I'm trying to find a picture of the perch nut end of a wishbone that uses the tapered nuts. Back story... I still have a death wobble at 20mph after changing king pins, king pin bushings , perch bushings and shackles, steering bushing, tie rod bushings, wishbone cap, pitman arm and tie rod ball end. Everything is nice and tight but...

Just wondering if it is behind schedule OR did I not get my copy? I'm not complaining, just wondering. ;)

Model TT, probably 1924, stake-bed, C-cab
Rear wheels are solid rubber, rim is steel. The wood felloes have some dry rot. Can they be replaced when the tire is solid rubber? Spokes too?

 
Here is a link to a short video for a unique method of handling and
shipping a HCCT (Hand Crank Coil Tester).

It was designed by Mark Gember (the guy in the video).

Anyone want these ? 5.00 each, some are NOS. Plus shipping. kdmks AT att.net.

I found sn original T screwdriver in a second hsnd tool store recently. It has been well hammered on the handle end and the handle is a bit short as a result but it is still recognisable, so into my 1912 van tool roll it goes. That liberates the one I fitted with a new handle made to the Ford print.
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Allan from down under.

Get it for your grandkids! Get it for yourself!
To be issued in March.

LEGO 11376 Ford Model T celebrates the revolutionary automobile - Jay's Brick Blog

First Brands appears to be filing for Chapter 11 and state that Autolite is one of
the brands to be discarded. I called around for Autolite 3095 and no one had any
in stock. I was able to order some mail order, but I am wondering what will be
available after those are gone. Just Champion X or do some of you use something
else?

it is getting to be time to start planning our springtime auto. activities ... i spoke with Kevin Hammock this week regarding any changes in the Duncan swapmeet in March ... the only change is BIGGER ... the 2 north buildings are sold out and the building that was under construction last year is completed and will house an additional 100 plus...

Looking for a Stewart speedometer S bracket that clams onto the speedometer drive (swivel)
Thanks
Mike

mikebird@lifeattheridge.net

Heavy Case Muncie - Gears look very, very good with exception of underdrive gear on lower shaft, which has 4-5 teeth in a row damaged. Photo of damage included. Everything spins nice. Under-Direct-Over-Reverse. Roughly 2:1 U, 1:1 D, and 0.73:1 O. Were used in Ts and TTs. I don't have the couplers. Pick up south of Kansas City or can deliver to...

Unpolished cast aluminum. Vendors no longer carry the traditional finned style. Full disclosure, it was made from a cast running board step plate. $135 and that includes shipping in the CONUS.
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WTB
Looking for 4 sets of new KW points for 1922 ford t.
Thanks Larry

Hello.

I recently bought a fulton whistle over ebay. The whistle is working and in good shape, but the cutout is totally worn out and there's no sense in trying to restore it. So I was looking for a proper alternative part and found the perfect solution at Texas-T-parts. But unfortunately they don't answer my email for an estimation of shipping...

I am going to part out my 1913 Roadster project. The body is going to be first to go. Very nice body and top irons/bows. Came from an auction in Ind years ago. $4500 pickup here. It Email me by forum. Dan
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For sale is three running board luggage racks. One short one and two tall ones. All three work as they should. The brackets on the two taller ones are just a little bit different. $60 for the short one, $80 each for the other two, plus shipping to the lower 48 for all three.The running board is NOT included. Best way to reach me is either a text...

Has anyone ever seen one? Or own one? Have one for sale even?

Selling this as a lot $15 plus shipping.
mikebird@lifeattheridge.net
Thanks!

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Hello, does anyone know what chemicals would you use to clean the wood in a coil box? Basically, what a professional wood worker would use which will not deform or compromise the wood integrity?

Again thanks.

Looking for a Stewart Cast Road Gear. Block lettering No. 22
Thanks Mike

mikebird@lifeattheridge.net

Found one. Thanks for all those who emailed me.

A nice, large pair of electric headlights from about 1912 to 1915ish. These are probably too big for a Model T but? They are approximately 12 in diameter, 9 length and have 9 center to center for the mounting holes. These have convex lenses and single sockets. Brass bodies with nickel/brass rims. Very nice as found original condition. A great pair...

i am starting this post in possibly the wrong section BUT ... the Duncan,Ok. swapmeet is coming up in March and i am attending to sell as well as purchase some parts for my projects ... i am WANTING TO BUY ...a windshield frame for a 1931 Murry body model A 4dr., Masonic items from the 1900-1930 era , and 4 cyl. Dodge Brothers items ,particularly...

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Perry Auto Lock Accessory for the Model T steering column. Very nice shape, It comes with the original Yale keys and it works very nice. Great item for a speedster or period correct accessory to add to your model T. Great conversation piece.
$200 plus shipping

mikebird@lifeattheridge.net

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For Sale is a rare 1926 - 1927 Kingston Regenerator Carburetor. Most likely needs to be rebuilt. $200.00 plus shipping Lang’s 1-800-872-7871

Burners and parts, all plus shipping. kdmks@att.net.

A real nice 9 diameter spot lamp from B&L Company in NY and is Number 107. A very good lamp for medium or large brass car. Nice glass reflector, burner, handle, tag etc. Price is 350.00 including shipping via FedEx Ground with insurance in the USA. I don't check messages here so call me directly at 734-730-4274 or email directly at...

Wanted: original 1914 Ford coil box lid

I purchased a new repro lid for my 1914 T awhile back. When I installed the coils, the lid would not close all the way. Now I have to drive with the coil box lid off. I am using original metal top coils. I set the metal top coils along side of a later ford coil and the metal top coil is much taller then the...

For Sale are 2 tools used when removing and installing the Driveshaft bushing for Model A’s and V8 Fords. $250.00 plus shipping Lang’s 1-800-872-7871

For Sale is an original 5Z-204 Ford Script Exhaust Pack Nut Wrench. $100.00 plus shipping. Lang’s 1-800-872-7871

For Sale is a nice 1910 - 1913 2 piece driveshaft housing, no bump spool, ball and collar. $550.00 plus shipping Lang’s 1-800-872-7871

For Sale is a usable low head for 1913-18 T’s. One spark plug thread isn’t as good as the others. A crack is developing on the water outlet flange. $35.00 plus shipping. Lang’s 1-800-872-7871

Zero throttle shaft wear
main jet and compensator jet access bolts have a little bit of wrench marks but are not objectionable
fuel coupling has a new retaining bolt (old one had some pliers marks - why on earth do people do that???)
no cracks in brass body
venturi is complete - I doubt it would survive removal and suggest it be left alone...

The title says it all. I have new made visor frames and brackets for 23-25 closed cars. I don't think these are available in catalogs. I used an original as the pattern. The frame is a little heavier and the stock for the brackets had to be custom made before the brackets could be made. These are very nice with all holes drilled to match the...

Here in St. Louis, The Model T Club of Greater St. Louis, is having our annual swap meet May 3rd.
I don’t know how many years this has gone on for us, but I attended many times before joining the club, going back well over 25 years ago.
We have been at this location for a few years now.
Last year highway construction impacted our turnout, but as...

For sale: I have 2 fatman steering wheels. 1st one is a Bauer and the 2nd one is a Spencer. Wood is very good condition. Have not done any cleaning or polishing so you can make it what you want. Have a key for the Spencer. They are $500 each plus postage.
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For sale: Hayes rim $100 plus shipping

For sale: Ford script bendix puller 5Z323 very good condition
$95 plus postage
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IMG_8587.jpeg I just got the head back the machine shop this week. The head got 8 new valves, 2 new valve guides and 6 bronze inserts. There is a serial number on the front of the head and it is 1077 X. There is freeze plug on the top of the head that has some number but are pretty hard to read
Fitz

Anyone know what is the original wood in a 26/7 coil box?

Thanks in advance!
John.

1911-12 TW trade mark front axle with early no oil hole spring perches. $200 plus shipping. kdmks AT att.net.

WTB Driver side REAR Fender for 1915 or 1916 ONLY. A curved fender that is flat on the top with no crown between the beads. I need it for a Touring Car.
Contact Gator Gould, Monroeville, AL. Email me here on Forum.

I need a modern title for a 1915 or earlier T, so I can register my speedster. Joe at 650-279-6609

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Has anyone received the Jan-Feb issue of the Vintage Ford?

It's that time of year! Time to dust off the ole speedster and head for Santa Clara Valley for the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club 55th Annual Endurance Run & Lowland Tour! And don't forget about our Veterans. We haven't! In addition to our annual endurance run and lowland tour, we are hosting another Veterans Appreciation Car Show at the VA...

For sale: Ford script wire wheel hub caps all for $65 plus postage
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Looking for a Model T service provider in SE Wisconsin. I have a 23 Model T Tudor that I would like to have the engine tuned up.
John Cleary

Model T Speedster Project For Sale

-Very well built steel body with wire edge, wood firewall and floor.

-Older, new reproduction gas tank, never had a hole cut for a filler neck.

-1926-27 engine and transmission, turns with crank.

-1921-1925 frame and axles.

-Older, used high radiator and shell.

-Wheels and tires are in rough shape, just...

This is the last in this series, and is perhaps the most unique in overall design having a folded center support wall, vs. the traditional vertical. The six center holes are spade-shaped vs. oval or circular. The lugs are formed from semi circular designs rather than the previous curved step outs.

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If you like a deep, steam train whistle and a high pitched whistle, here it is from an old garage with neat brass parts. There are two Aermore whistles, marked No.0 (smaller)and No. 00 (larger) and a Fulton cutout which can be used with either. The cutout has double butterflies that work and the enter/exhaust pipe inlet is threaded. The two...

This Budd knock-off cap can be used on Model T or Overland depending on the emblem. At one time, the Ford emblems were reproduced. Of course, you can just remove the Overland emblem. This is a very nice cap. Good threads, latch, etc. This has not been hammered to death. Hard to find in this condition. Price is 200.00 including shipping via FedEx...

Any idea on this wheel