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While on a tour in Maine, over 5 days we traveled 750 miles. Car ran well and had no problems to speak of. Oiled front end, checked oil and water every morning. Not even a flat tire.

Whatever treatment you are giving your car, it is NOTHING compared to what they survived during the early years of motoring. If you haven't been slogging through gumbo mud up to the hubcaps, and driving across ditches and railroad tracks, you haven't stressed your front axle at all. Like everyone has already said, make sure it is lubricated, and...

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They would fit 1915 to 1925 T with cowl light brackets, open or closed even TT's, not just 1926/27. They could replace the kerosene lights or with brackets added starter type cars.

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fronty boy

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Here are some photos using the Joe Bell tape measure method. I like it. I don't think I could ever have got the aluminum repo to work.

If Jim doesn’t need both sets tell him, I’ll gladly pay him for 1 set! :-)

I have seen 2, one of which I have in my collection. I would post a picture but not sure I know how.

Why isn't this staying with the car?

I wonder how long that Model T’s cotton transmission bands lasted in that deep mud!! There’s only so much 20 HP or so can do. But it could be a heavier car might have had a harder time than the lighter Model T getting out of all that mud slop.

I’m thinking that T Touring weighed around 1200lbs considering the tool box, spare and any etc that was...

In response to John Kuehn’s post about coming on the forum with a problem with my new radiator missing the top mounting ears for the shell, I have an apology in order.
You are right. I should have contacted Brass Works first before I came on the forum with my complaint. I am truly sorry if I offended anyone. Turns out, I misplaced the brackets...

There was one listed not long ago by Mark Gember, aka MAG, no carb!

I just finished watching the two videos and what I think is amazing is that these people went on a cross country drive from Phila to Alaska during the 1st year of the depression and thought nothing of it.

Early in the first video when they are driving on the concrete highways it's easy to see the oil trail in each lane.

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Well, nicely done

I think I have a set of irons and bows, will check Monday

Richard

Thanks Richard, let me know!

A 6mm x 1 screw is very close to the number 14 thread used with the starter bendic cover. They will work very well and they are available with a torx head. This makes it easier to install.

I haven't change to these yet.

Art Mirtes

I have not tried to adjust one but have a WWII war surplus generator diagnostic tool with instruction manual and am pretty sure that shows how to do it.

If your cam has been reground, chances are there is no heel left, check it. If that is the case you will need to install a thrust kit.

What can happen is the lobe can drop into the notch without the thrust kit that is installed between the cover and timing gear.

Just sent you an E-mail.

I did spend some time looking. Overland, Chevrolet and even Cadillac had similar ones but not a match I could find. I suspect a small car or even an accessory for a Ford.
Rich

Thank you.

SOLD - TT Truck Ruxstell Rear End

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SOLD - Model T Frame 1911-1912 to early 1913

Rich,
Sorry, something seems to be going on with my emails. I didn’t get the message. I am sending to a PM and email with my contact information.

If these are still available for $110.00, I will take them. Let me know how to make payment.

bump to the top. These are great boards and ready to ship for FREE asap.

anyone ever seen these types?

Great to know, Ed. Thanks!

I'm sure many manufacturers besides Ford availed themselves of the same paint. I wonder who made it ??

The any color so long as it's black legend is misunderstood. The economy of gilsonite black and its durability dictated black pigment, because the varnish made by cooking gilsonite in drying oils was too dark to allow for pigments other than...

Never heard the bad luck thing. My grandpa mentioned soldiers getting paid with them many years ago. I have a couple in my pocket right now, got them in change recently, don't remember where, but the clerk actually asked if I was okay with them as change.

I'm not a collector, but I do have an unopened pack of 100 $2 bills from the federal reserve...

That looked like a very nice Model A!!

Some of Gail's research is in the latest Model T Judging Guidelines, and I believe when I was reading it recently it says the heads are 13/16 .

For those who care, advice was given to contact Corey Walker for the float arm. Short story even shorter, he had one, in the mail as we read. I had bought a refurbished NH from him several years ago, excellent carb but not correct for the 1912. Meanwhile, the Holley H1 in question has been rebuilt (with new needle and seat) by The Old Carb Doctor,...

The lever will not tire, and its position can be readily checked with a glance, if need be. Proper adjustment of the linkage is important whether you use the pedal or the lever to hold the car in neutral . Use of the lever prevents an inexperienced driver from stalling the motor by putting the car in high when starting from a stop. If I stop and...

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The date is about right,Ed. it has the divers helmet round reflector the early ones came with, but not the brass top and front lens rim the 1015's had.

Allan from down under.

contact Steve Zajicek 586-983-9771(Michigan) He makes new Z heads and they are beautful. The script is bold and sharp. I just purchased my 2nd one as they are perfect.

frontyboy

Price drop. $75 plus shipping in the U.S.

Price drop. $125 plus shipping in the U.S.

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Morgan, all castings have to be mounted for machining. Differences in the castings and initial mounting for machining will produce some parts seemingly out of whack. Manufacturers have tolerances for these variables. Sounds like your might be on the outer limits of these tolerances. The hub can be machined for the speedo gear mounting, but it must...

The reason I want that brand is because I have one with three burned out resistors and I need a good one or a schematic to know what size they are.

Ed,
I will go for it. Zip code 56144 Let me know the amount for shipping
Dan

Tim, I have 4 pairs of RMs. They are the most comfortable, best fitting boots one can buy. They are not cheap, but amortise the initial cost over their lifetime of service, and they are really good value. rmwilliams.com .au

Allan from down under.

firewall still available.

bum de bum da

This one is on eBay now:
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They also made brass ones for '13 according to this.
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God i love you guys!

Thank you so much for the help. Now it makes sense. I will scrape some paint off below the switch so as to get a good ground (earth).

Thank you for all the feedback.

I think I will only clean the spark plugs on the outside and then put them into operation. If they run well, the spark plugs will probably stay as they are.
I have a set of four of each variety.

I don't see an answer to my question about the difference. I am particularly concerned about the different heat ranges...

Nice find Don. I don't see NOS stuff like I use to many years ago. The last ones I came across at an estate sale was a couple of NOS 26-7 generators thrown in a small pile of misc electric motors for $5 each. Makes the trip worthwhile doesn't it?

The wood was painted.

Thanks JB. That’s a great idea (dates/model). A group of us talk every week, I’ll bring that idea up. We are also working to make more information about early Fords available through the website, and will post updates as we add information/photos etc. Every pre-T Ford provides a roadmap of Henry Fords goal to create an inexpensive, easy to service...

The home page that comes up on my lap top is the same on my I pad that use all the time now. The links are there by clicking on the right side of the Home page on the 3 small lines of the page and going from there. Hope this helps.

If anyone needs a TT frame, let me know, I have one to sell but dont want to load and unload it unless I am pretty sure it will sell.
Also will have a pair of Model T Snowmobile skis.

A good situation with these wheels is that the new owner would be able to paint the wheels the exact color he/she would want. Plus if one wanted to go with stainless spokes , perfect timing.

thank you, Bob

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They are yours Ken. I just sent you an email.

My first car was a 1929 Model A. It was first sold in January 1929. It had some features of the 28. It had the red steering wheel. It had the Pinch top parking brake lever but was in front of the gearshift. Later they used one with a button at the top. It did, however have the single disk clutch. While I had the car I bought a used engine from a...

Its yours Don. Let me know what address to ship it to. Thanks.

I will take it, Bob
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Hi larry, im interested if dan doesn't take it. Thanks Chris

Now even Charley would find this humorous.

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