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Oh yeah, that's how I did it. Since breaking my fall by hitting the pavement head first, I don't always do well with searches. :D

Is the count up to 12 people yet?

I would disagree about the mag post oil line. This is a personal experience I had. When I first installed the engine in the T, the first time out, the magneto stopped working and I had to use battery for about 10 years. I was working restoring another T and I rewound 3 magneto rings. I decided to install one in the car which I had been driving for...

This raises a question I’ve wondered about: Does anyone build up T cranks and grind to standard ?

Hi Alan, PM sent. Regards Kerry.

Hi!
A good tank should be in the $125-$150 range. Give the tank a shake....
If it rattles, you've got loose baffles. Chaffins and Lang's
Might be good starts to inquire...
Best of luck,
Dan

I think I have some. I'll check tomorrow.

That fella waitin fer directions to chugwater? Certainly looks fresh outta Kalamity Dick's trials &tribulations,

Years ago, I bought a new car and sent the information to my insurance company to get the insurance and cancel the insurance on my trade in.

The new car had Collison added and raised my premium.

I expected to pay more, but soon found I was paying a lot more, as I was paying for the old car and the new car.

My phone calls and letters were doing...

The first MTFCA tour in Canada was held in 1988 in Calgary. The second one was held at Stettler in 1995. This will be a 30 th anniversary rerun of the 95 tour.
Yes you will need a passport. Your car insurance is not a problem.

Going to Brian. :)

Email sent

Differential has been sold. Thank you MTFCA. :)

Difference is the Giant version (333) of the Jumbo has 3 speeds. The Jumbo (B-C) only 2 speeds.

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Typically the rod will be threaded so you can thread it in or out. Is there an equalizer?

Keith
John Regan's magnificent 1912 Ford Baudette bodied delivery car was originally built during the oil filler timer period.
When John restored the car he found a correct oil filler timer and used it.
The story about John finding the unique timer is hilairous.
I will leave it to Kim Dobbins to relate here what happened.
Ron Patterson

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Thanks for posting the correct thread size! I couldn't find tap or a die in my stash!

It is comforting to see three 1914's with the horns mounted correctly!

I have a new, unfinished firewall of the 1911/1912 two piece variety. I plan to stain it using Laurel Mountain cherry stain. For those of you who have done this staining, how much stain is needed? Since front and back need staining, it seems like it would take a whole lot more than one of the 4 oz. containers that Laurel Mountain sells.

The...

Another give away for the coil is whether the slide off side has two small nails to hold it in place or a staple.

The ones with the nails have Ford at the top or perhaps if older, in the center of the other side.

I have found coils that make sparks on the Hand Crank Coil Tester with no sparks showing on the StroboSpark Coil Tester.

They always...

I may be able to hook you up if I can get a big scan made.

he will need one from a 1926-27 column.

To which e-mail, Steve?

This one, as stated in his post.

Only digital submissions accepted. Please email to calendar@modeltford.com

Perhaps disassembly rather than assemble? Drive to rail yard, take apart and crate up?

That sounds reasonable. But I cannot imagine a circumstance where the cap would need to be filed .050”
Maybe over the course of many refits ?

Exactly. So IMHO, no reason for a rebuilder to 'defect' a rod due to a shaved cap.

Failures in babbitt in todays rebabiting jobs could be because of how todays Model T owners treat the T engines. The...

They move easier than the motorcycle ones I'm used to. I will try tightening up. I think looking up so high to them is something I have to get used to, I'm not that tall.

I always use the new ones in transmissions builds, especially if the customer requests a turbo or other modern lining clutch. They are not that expensive and good insurance.

Nope need the seat frames unfortunately the previous owner installed ford ranger seats

I would like to buy this.

I had a 1914 speedster with a spring like that or very similar. I really did not notice anything different than normal. But it was a light car. I think mine was a Longleaf brand.
After looking closer to your photo/ad I see the ad shows a double-set of springs. Mine was a single spring as shown in the photo above

That makes sense and is probably the right bar, but unfortunately, still only have one of them. Thanks for pointing that out, Frank.

Didn’t he sell a ruckstell repair book?

The question of how to use this tool comes up frequently. I think someone needs to do a video on how to properly use it before the knowledge is lost to obscurity.

Sold to Scott.

It will certainly wear grooves in the tie rod where the coil springs rub. There is a better version which has a cast arm mounted to the axle at the front and extending back to the wishbone ball. Both are designed to solve a nonexistent problem. However, if you chuck away all but the cast arm of the better version, you do have a set-up which might...

I have a number of brass top coils( tested ) available for $15.00 each plus shipping. Also black plastic coils for $10.00 each plus shipping.
Lang’s Old Car Parts Inc 1-800-872-7871

I will take the Do Ray reflectors, pair. Sending an email. Thx / Tim

Don’t worry about moving. Sold pending payment.

Definitely a great find. Is there any way to date them?

I would like the tail light bracket!

I can't say I have one, but I worked for a year in a machine shop that did. It was cleaned up and on display in the entry way to the office.

I tried to buy a Franklin about 10 years ago. It was registered and parked (legally) on a street in Framingham, MA. It had a For Sale sign on it but no address or telephone number. I left three notes on it - actually one note went in to the car, as the driver's side window was down a crack. I never got any response, so I decided that the so-called...

Sold to Tom

I do have one of those, if you would call me rather than email, it’s easier for me, i’m bad at email. my cell is 585-738-1988.
thank you,
Tom Stewart
Churchville, NY

Thanks Alan!

Thank you for your thoughts Keith and others. Craeg's carers brought him to our home for a day visit today, and he was able to see the display stand. I read him some of your comments from the forum and he was quite chuffed.

There is another with mainly T parts. I need a stand for it too. I am thinking this one will look about right on an axle...

Site just shows picture. Doesn't say its for sale. Doesn't give information on owner/ seller.

Interesting read. Thanks for posting

Like Bob said :roll:

Sold to Paul!

Sale pending. Thanks MTFCA.

Wayne

It was a brand new engine 4-5 years ago, but I have driven it from Milwaukee to Detroit twice, so it has gotten a work out.

Thank you for the advice. I will have to find a model t owner to help me look thru the hogshead at the triple gears.

Nice looker in number 4. I like the car too!

Allan from down under.

Dude, that could be someone’s grandmother…

Okay...I warned ya! Part deux! :lol:

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing and glad y'all had a good time. This is what it's all about!

Dan McEachern Yes it is, Good Eye! I picked it up at the Turlock swap meet from him back in the earl 1990's. He was a master at restoring Model T accessories!

Beautiful car, congratulations to you and the new owner! :)

A friend of mine and I are wondering if the same guy bought the two Torpedo's that been on here. One to drive, one to keep under a cover? :lol:

If it is, I'd sure like to know what he does for a living!

Wings going to Chad. :)

For some reason, I think the 1915/16 Ts look the best with wires.

I’m a bit biased… but feel that wires look good on em all. Maybe that’s why all my T’s have em… and my dad’s T’s… :?

Wheels? Wheels? The rare item is the Avanti in the lower left corner.
Craig.

The later Avanti II’s had wire wheels… but not a fan! Was thinkin about the...

Here is an older post on making the tool.

I found it Ian. Cast into the underside is TT 1924-B With the Ford script below and an A in a circle, most likely the maker's mark. It has only one hole, for the advance/retard rod, so will be for a generator equipped vehicle. Au$20 plus whatever the postage is.

Allan from down under.

I've already been conversing with these people already and they tell me thismorning that they do not have the parts in their advert picture

This picture was posted at the fb page
covering the recent old car festival.
It was described as being a Californian top. I think the term Californian is now a more generic name for a type of type that turns a touring into more like a sedan with a soiid top, possibly with many different manufacturers of the same concept.

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Please use this email address below and NOT the personal messaging system to contact me.
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That is a distinct possibility John !

Plenty of bearings available.

I have a 1916 Touring, great little car, they are not as rare as some other brands from the time so parts are not impossible to find. From 17 on to the early 20’s the rear ends are notorious for poor metals and gear disintegration. If you can get the serial number, originally located on the base of the front passenger seat facing the door, you...