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I am getting ready to install a starter switch in my coupe. I have purchased two of the repos. They are the 5014 and 5014RE from Lang's. After looking at both, I would rather use my original switch. The switches are shown in the attached photos.

I want to consider using a starter solenoid. I appreciate some discussion about it, pros and cons,...

The Portland Swap Meet begins tomorrow, March 31. The Always in April swap meet continues through Sunday April 2. Rain (most likely) or shine, come on out and see me at the HCCA booth in the northeast corner of the D building. Look for the big yellow banner!

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Keith

I have a 24 coupe and think i should get the rocky mountain brakes. I dont care if i die but it would be a shame to hurt that Beautiful car. Where do i start? Langs? Are they hard to install? And is it better to get the petal rather than welding on a tab yourself?

The floorboard in my 22 (not original) was banged up and broken so I made a new one out of some wood I had in the shop. I need to add some cleats on the bottom. Can anyone tell me how wide they are and how far from the ends of the board they were mounted? Also, it appears the cleats were held on with screws or nails, but I can’t tell from the...

Picker her up Sunday, got her running Tuesday, this is the third run. I think I'm getting closer on all the adjustments, plus the engine seems to be smoothing out, she sat for a few years.

The old oil looked about like when I change my diesel, only a little thick. My hearing isn't the best plus I don't really know what a T is supposed to sound...

Nice original 4-Ball. Looks complete. Nothing is frozen-ready for rebuild. I have not had the bowl off. $150 including shipping to the lower 48.
Thanks!
Nick
PSUNicholas@yahoo.com
551 427 1593

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Selling a complete Ruckstell differential, with the shifter assembly. I also have an assortment of parts that can be used to build up a second Ruckstell.

The complete assembly, in the attached photo, was under my 26 Roadster and is in excellent condition. Thrust washers, gaskets and new bearings should be all that's needed.

Most if the parts...

An assortment of very nice rear axle pinion gears. Prices and description as indicated below. Domestic shipping will be an additional charge of $9.10 USPO Priority Flat Rate. PM me or call Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928

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10 Tooth Pinion. $100 plus shipping.

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11 Tooth Pinion. $75.00 plus shipping

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I am starting the process to prepare for retirement and have decided to concentrate only on keeping and improving my 1914 open express truck. I spent the day yesterday going through all my Model T treasures and have the following excellent surplus parts available for sale.
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Hi friends,

It saddens me to let you know Tony Bowker lost his fight today with a very aggressive Cancer. He was a dear friend, my role model in this hobby, a great mentor. I loved him like he was family. I had planned to see him this weekend but sadly it will never come. He loved these cars like no other, he loved his many friends and members he...

Early switch panel. Has lock tumbler in, key 55. But does not turn. No switch parts. Has an amp meter, don’t know condition. Needle does move. $20.00 + shipping. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan.
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Here is a 26/27 amp meter. Looks like an original, but I am not sure. Needle moves, don’t know if it works. $25.00. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan.
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Here are some 3420 low speed adjusting screw lock nuts. They are NOS. $2.50 each + shipping. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan
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Here is a TA14/15 Mike. This is a direct read Mike made by Starrett. Only selling cause I am downsizing. $225.00 + shipping. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan
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ORIGINAL NON FORD KEY BOARD $25.00 PLUS SHIPPING SAYS KEYS TO FIT FORDS

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We are having our 6th annual Model T- Model A - prewar swap meet and car show at our farm Saturday April 22, 2023 stating at 7AM. Free overnight primitive camping. Free setup, free admission. Restroom and lunch wagon on site. Location is 7525 County 12 Blvd. Kenyon, Mn. 55946. 50 miles south of St. Paul. Buy, sell or look. Questions, call 507 458...

I am looking for a 1913 0r 1914 body to build a Runabout Give me a call or send e-mail with pictures and price with contact number
Dennis 401-932-3191

DSCF0979 .JPG I have 2 Chassis FOR SALE. They have front fenders,{passenger or Commercial}, Radiators and shells, steel fire walls,steering columns, e-brake handle & rods,wheels with tires, fuel tanks, rear roadster fenders or coupe fenders, running boards . Engines rebuildable or running engine option. $4000 each OBO. engine prices to be...

I have a 50 year old collection of T parts that needs to be down sized, E-mail or call with needs,, Dennis 401-932-3191

A few years ago our club adopted Jim Riedy's Golden Retriever as our mascot. He loves riding in Jim's '26 Roadster. He even helps Jim at stop intersections by literally looking both ways for traffic. Jim's daughter is quite a talented artist and made this comic poster and framed it. I think Rich Eagle will appreciate this! That's Jim holding the...

Here is a set of 4 wire wheel hubs. One front hub has had a stud replaced and the other front hub still has some old bearings installed . The rear hubs have nice tapers and keyways. Looks like they were installed on axle shafts. The drums have some heavy pitting.

$450 plus shipping in the U.S. for the set....

My car came with an after market ignition switch. In a box of parts I found the original switch still mounted in the backing plate. I suspect it's easily restorable. My question is, how do I determine what key it takes?

For no particular reason except that I really want to get back to traveling, here are three shots on the road last year.

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On Christie Street, Greenfield Village.

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Early morning by a soybean field, Crawfordsville, Indiana.

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Part of the adventure, near Bowling Green, Missouri. My...

Greetings All!! Get ready for a wonderful and rewarding Tulare Swap Meet at the Tulare County Fair Grounds on April 14-15 2023. Move-in day is April 13 from 9:00am to 6:00pm. This year we have a new and, (hopefully), permanent venue. After two years at the Agri-Center, we moved to the Fair Grounds. This will be a Pre-War ONLY event this year, much...

1909-1912 Head, no cracks, has been glass beaded. 5 of the head bolt holes have been made oversize. $500 plus shipping. Please contact Lang's Old Car Parts at 1-800-872-7871 and mention the MTFCA forum.

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for sale: dash panel and steering column mounting bracket top and bottom 1923/25 $45 plus postage
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Several miscellaneous items available as described below. Shipping will be an additional charge. PM me or call Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928

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Economy Manifold accessory. Only one I have ever seen. Excellent condition $125 plus $19.10 domestic USPO Flat Rate.

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Heavy duty bronze...

On my ‘26 Touring the top bows ,that fit into the irons , have a “tenon” cut on them …
Does anyone have the length ,between tenons on all four bows ..I’m most concerned about the #1 & #4 bows …
The ones on them right now ,,look original ….But are different than the ones in the kit I got with the car …
They are from the Gentleman that produced them...

Going through some more original parts I ran across these odd and large car windshield hinges one is brass and steel the other all steel, anyone have any ideas? Bob

My wife and I are planning a trip back to NW Ohio to visit my brother and family this summer. I plan on heading to the HF, Piquette museum and a Highland Park drive by with my brother while there. We will be heading up to Mackinac for a couple of days before heading back to Kansas by way of Chicago, and that conveniently takes us past the Gilmore...

Just wanted to know everyone's thoughts on the Hydraulic stabilizer for front axle. I have one on my 15 Touring (came with it) and the car never seems to get caught in the ruts and I never had an issue with the front wheels tracking. I drove my 24 Coupe with a very tight front end for the first time last weekend and she tracked with the road. The...

Does anyone know how i get my hands on a Ruckstell Axle? I suppose you are all laughing right about now.

Stewart Model C, correct for 1913 in very nice condition. Untested, but drum turns when input is turned. $150.

Rebuilt swivel, 2-1/2:1 Rebuilt, very nice. $275

Price is firm, selling for widow.

Free delivery to the Portland Swap Meet this coming weekend.
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Would anyone be open to trading your 19 or 20 coupe for my 15 touring? The touring is well equipped with whatever anyone would want but we can discuss details. What do you have.
Frank at 818-254-6797

I am assembling parts to install a Stewart 160 speedometer on my 22. I am looking for the bracket for mounting the speedo head to the metal dash (see picture). Please get in contact if you have one you would sell. Thanks

Hi All
I have a set of Messenger wire wheels that suit a T. I am trying to find some information on how the hubcaps work? I am missing them all. Any information would be greatly appreciated
I believe these wheels were made in Canada

I found an 1914 original glass mirror Reflector for gas headlight in usable condition but it's appear the diameter is too small and doesn't fit. Someone know what is the correct measurement ? The actual glass I have is 6''. The head light I have is Corcoran Lamp Co made for Ford Cin'ti. Also, if you could post the way how it is fit inside of the...

So I hurt my back and I'm down for a bit - so I grabbed the laptop and edited the last of the footage I took pre-tweak.

Here it is for those interested:

It's two parts - skip what you don't like.

In the video I discuss options on what I could do to the fordor. I can't sell it as is cause something inside is clearly not right and I can't move...

Langs doesn't have an amp meter. Mine is sticking. Is there a way to clean it? or somewhere else to get one?

Why can't I post photos that are taken with my phone in vertical position?

Nice 1912 Wisconsin license plate, $150 plus shipping.
4 Ball Kingston Carburetor. Ran extremely well and idled like a dream on my 1915 T then it took a dump and started leaking fuel, I’m sure a needle valve and seat is needed, $250. plus shipping. I’ve got the correct carburetor for my T now so this one is available....

From a friend I got a Octopus Growler ,he is made in England .
Here in the Netherlands we have 240 Volt AC .
So I like to know or this growler is 110 or 220 Volt .
Thanks for your answer .

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I’m selling one of my Mercury front axles. Good condition and with good threads.
$3000 plus shipping. Located in Sweden.

Hi All,

Well I am slowly progressing, crank is now good as are the con rods all at 1.5 thou clearance with no binding. They were a pig to balance, I ended up doing twenty measurements and averaging…

So I thought I would check my pistons. These are new cam ground 0.20 oversize. I told the machine shop that bored the block to go with 0.0035...

Price Reduced to 325.00 with shipping in USA

Here is a great, European or British all brass lamp. This could be a very large side lamp or a headlamp. It is all brass and is in nice condition with a good beveled lens. Very high quality. It measures about 16 tall and 7 3/8 rim and 6 3/4 in depth. A great lamp that would date from approximately...

Price reduced to 175.00 includes USA shipping.

Here is a nice, original, brass, large size Solar Model 128-C side lamp from the 1908-1912 era. This large lamp is about 11 tall and 7 1/4 diameter rim. The large round lens has a crack but the side lamp and red jewel are good. It has the Solar tag on the front as well as the Solar stamp on the...

For Sale is a NOS gold plated Stromberg OF. Complete beautiful carb. $800.00. Kdmks AT att.net.

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In Bushmike's post on his re-awakening his TT, he mentioned new upholstery for it. I suggested using pre-used material.

Here is the trim in Henrietta. Her upholstery was all bu eaten out by mouse plagues during her 63 year slumber. This upholstery was in a car I restored for a customer. I kept it for patterns so others could...

I have several keys left, but Sold out of these 53,55,58,59,63,64,67 and 69.

Still have other numbers while supplies last.

$8 ea includes shipping to lower 48.

Thanks to all that have ordered keys,
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On March 18th I hosted an ignition system clinic at my shop. About 18 members attended enjoying donuts and coffee with a shoebox swap meet before hand. Using a variety of parts and tooling we went over the basics of the model T ignition system. I think everyone picked up something and I had to dig a little to answer some of the questions.

With...

The valve head drawing (15th Jan 1927) lists the material as Grade B cast iron. I'm wondering if anyone has the specifications on this material?

I've seen other threads referencing Shop Theory - The Henry Ford Trade School listing the composition of EE steel and other materials. Does anyone have a copy of this that could check?

I'm looking for some input and advice regarding how realistic an idea I have is.

Here is a little background information: I'm looking at retiring in about 5 years and we'll probably be downsizing shortly thereafter (or so I've been told...). My main hobbies have been vintage and antique snowmobiles as well as some old tractors & a few old cars &...

Windshield decal - there when I purchased.

Stromberg Hot Spot Manifolds with the correct and original hot spot control valve. Both manifolds and control valve are in good shape. Includes a copy of Stan Howes' OF and Hot Spot instruction manual. $350.00+$40.00 UPS shipping. Check or money order. Email me through this site if interested or have any questions. H1.jpg H2.jpg H3.jpg H4.jpg

Does anyone know of service help i can get in colorado, fixing things that i can't do myself?

Looking for 11-13 tea cup pan. Either one will do.

Thanks Tom

Does anyone have a factory drawing of the two piece valve? Any year would be ok.

I'm putting together an article for our local club magazine and am after the material for the head and stem & also details on how the two are joined.

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Excellent condition low head. Spark plug threads are all good. $225.00+$50.00 UPS shipping. Check or money order. Email me through this site. L1.jpg L2.jpg L3.jpg L4.jpg

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Hello,
Broke out the t for the first time and noticed a flow of grease and oil out of the u joint. It was grease followed shortly after by a mix of oil. I believe the grease melted and flowed out. What grease should be used in the u joint?
Regards,
Matthew

A number of folks who expressed an interest in these have failed to follow through, so I am left with a few spares that I did not anticipate having. Contact me through email if you are interested in owning one. There is not an unlimited supply and I am still conflicted as to the real need/demand for these things, so please understand that it is...

I will be upholstering my touring car this spring and want to know if anyone has any photos of the job anyone else has done. I got a kit from Classtique & it is beautiful! Of course I don’t want to mess it up in any way, so just trying to do some homework before tackling the job. Any photos and comments appreciated!

During our club's tech session last night, Joe Bell showed us a rear wheel with an interesting hub on it. As you can see it's got six flats on it that are also pretty well beat to crap. Apparently someone had trouble getting the wheel off the axle. The felloe clamps do indicate it's a Hayes wheel FWIW. Anyone seen one like it? Aftermarket hub...

For some time now one rear wheel was talking to me as we rounded corners. It had already had a farm fix with metal wedges driven between spokes. I had tightened the hub bolts and re-peened the bolts, but looseness in the tenons could not be fixed. The difficulty was finding a sound replacement with the same weathered look. In the end I gave up...

Anyone bringing good usable ‘22 fenders to Luray this year? I may be in the market if price and my wallet can come to terms.

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DIXIE FRONT END AND REAR END REBUILDING STAND. THIS STAND IS BETTER THAN THE KR WILSON AS IT IS MORE FLEXABLE $2,000
KR WILSON MODEL T & A ENGINE STAND WITH TOOL TRAY $1,800
KR WILSON MODEL T & A ENGINE STAND WITH TOOL TRAY AND ROLLER BASE $2,500
PAN STRAIGHTENING STAND $2,000 SOLD
TRANSMISSION BALANCING STAND $800
KR WILSON COMBINATION MACHINE...

GLOVER E. RUCKSTELL AND THE RUCKSTELL AXLE RETAIL PRICE $34.95 GET YOUR COPY WHILE THE SUPPLY LASTS FOR HALF PRICE $22.50 POSTAGE PAID, FOREIGN SHIPPING AT COST
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I’ve heard that a Voltage Regulator (cutout look alike) is smarter than the original generator cutouts. How is the generator third brush adjusted when a VR is used…or does it even matter?

The Brass Era, 6 Day, 2023 Golden Gate Tour will start on Sunday evening, May 28, 2023 at the Mill Valley Travelodge for 4 nights. Call (415) 569-3948 for reservations (no group block). Make reservations now if you plan to attend!

Then, we progress to the Creekside Inn - Russian River, on Thursday, June 1 for two more nights. Call 707-869-3623...

The dise brakes are sold thank you mtfca

The clamp-on swivel bracket on my 1915 didn't want to stay put. So I bought a #2696B spindle arm, the one with a hole in it for a swivel bracket. I thought it would be pretty simple to make a bracket that would take a bolt through the hole and remain solidly in place. But it turns out the hole is tapered. I expect I can make a tapered part that...

I have sent rocky mtn brake an email with not reply
Just need afew small things for TT brake setup

Hi guy's
I'm putting together a rear for a upcoming project and found out the axle is a pre 1918. This has thrown a monkey wrench in my plans
on several points. First using the outside seals I prepurchased is out of the question. Fortunately Az Terry has a pair of early 2510 caps.
The other issue is there dosen't seem to be enough room for a...

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Everything you need to turn your standard T chassis into a speedster . small drum Ruckstell rear end , shifter shaft and gear shaft handle used but in good condition , I boult it from Mark Chaffin . aluminum Warford with shortened radius rods and drive shaft rebuilt by Henry K Lee . He is the best . steering column with lower gear box , coupler ,...

For Sale: Model T Touring, older restoration $22,500.00

Learned something new today, evidently there is a longer than the normal rear spring clamp (U bolt) and I need to find a pair of the long ones for my 1927 Touring. Let me know if you have 1 or 2 your willing to part with
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for sale : set of Townsend auto. cast aluminum connecting rods ... these are designed for use in fitting Model A crankshaft into Model T motor block ... the machining instructions are included ... machining will require lathe and milling machine work ... price is $150 + $17.10 flat rate postage in lower 48 states ... actual postage outside this...

I have a set of Birdhaven wood wheel sure stop disc brakes . I bought them new 1125 .00 will sell for 850.00 I can send pictures from my phone to your phone . Perry 512 234 0243 .

...I’ve recently had the good fortune to acquire most of the correct ‘3 bolt’ muffler for my 1914 runabout. Thankfully, the center and middle ORIGINAL baffles are still in good shape as is the tail pipe. However I had to order the external muffler shell from one of our suppliers. Therein lies my problem: The cast iron muffler diameters are...

Nice round gas tank 1913-1920 $225
Free delivery to Portland Swap Meet this weekend.

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Here I have a watts clutch set up for sale. This includes the four thick plates and the one thin one as well as the special high pressure spring required for this type of clutch. These have not been available for a number of years. I removed the clutch from a rebuilt transmission that had never been used. It's in New condition with some...

What are these wire springs and where do I get new ones?