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My interest in early Ford history has led to several observations about one of the two primary (and equally largest shareholders), Henry Ford and Alexander Y. Malcomson. If one goes the Google route, the first impression of Malcomson's and Ford's relationship was one of antagonism, with A.Y.Malcomson pushing or even forcing Henry Ford to build...

I took a pair of 14 windshield hinges apart to clean them up and found what looks like brass plating on the screws and nuts that hold hinges together. Spring inside the hinges looks to have copper plating on it. Has anyone ever seen that? Dan

Saw this on AACA web site, thought it interesting. Anyone ever seen one of these? Dan

She’s in real nice condition. Restoration isn’t that old. Has a ruckstell rear end and rear juice brakes. The water pump and radiator hoses has been changed since the engine picture. Also has newly rebuilt coils and carburetor installed.Runs and drives as it should. $9,500

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Frame is Sold

I have a good drivers side 1926-27 brake rod, my passenger side rod is a rod but not a 1926-27 Ford e-brake rod.

I won't even explain anything, the title says enough...

The time has come for me to make some decisions, so I am offering up my unfinished, but near complete 2 Cylinder T engine project. $650 Local pickup or can crate and ship in the US on your dime.
IM or email me at crazydart400 AT yahoo DOT com

I can provide as many pics as you need, many were posted on the old forums as this was a project I...

The 67th Long Beach Model T Club Swap Meet is scheduled for Saturday July 17, 2021 at Veteran's Stadium in Long Beach. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! For Info contact Jeff Hood 562-597-5936 or moemechanic@aol.com or lbmtc.com

Good morning. I am looking for an acetylene generator to use on a brass era car project. The maker of the generator is not of particular concern, but need one that is similar to the early round brass John Brown or E&J types.

If you have one available, please send me a PM through the Forum. Top dollar paid for a good, complete example.

Thank...

I am planning to prep and paint my car soon. My original paint plan was Windsor maroon. does anyone here have pictures of model ts with that color? also, i am going to paint the fenders and running boards black.

Hi I'm selling a Very nice Running board luggage rack. $45 or BO plus shipping. PayPal prefered. Thank you MTFCA.
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We will be holding our annual spring Model T- Model A- prewar swap meet on April 17th at 7 A.M. at our farm 5 miles East of Kenyon, Mn. at 7525 Co. 12 Blvd. It is 50 miles south of St. Paul, Mn. It will be outside only. No setup charge. We have room for primitive camping the day-night before unless there is heavy rain. There will be a lunch wagon...

We are having our annual Model T-Model A- pre WW2 swap meet on Saturday April 17th at 7A.M. at our farm at 7525 Co. 12 Blvd. Kenyon, Mn. It is 50 Miles south of St. Paul Mn. There is room for primitive camping the day-night before. Bring your parts, cars, and period memorabilia. There will be a lunch wagon on hand. Questions call 507 458 6778,...

First correct answer. Only one clue, it’s T Ford related. The first correct answer can have a choice of one of our spring loaded oil can holders, or my left kidney. I’m still using my right one. 3B0EF058-56E3-4466-A36B-BE903B4A18E5.jpeg

Wondering what the word is on OCF for 2021?

I see that Motor Muster is moving forward

John

Come sell or buy at a great event !

You must be a dues paying member of
The Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum
to vend at the swap meet.

FJ

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I would like to build a replica of the #2 Ford car that was in the 1909 race. I am looking for information on how the body was constructed. Does anyone have plans of pictures of the body construction it would be greatly appreciated. This picture is a replica of a car driven in the 2009 race/ jputnam(at)wcoil.com

Nice used 26-27 gas tank. Very solid, pretty clean inside. $450 plus shipping. Kdmks AT att.net.

What Barn find would you like to find and buy.
I assume we are looking for early Fords, but do not limit yourself to Model T Folrds. My choice would be a Model K, perhaps a late production one. My other choice would be the original engine from Model T number one, for the original engine was replaced soon after assembly.

Model Ts from clubs are on a tour to the Joshua Tree area in Southern Cal. During the day, by the way the weather was just perfect, we saw several wrecked cars but no Model Ts. The only Ts were the seven cars on the tour.
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The roads into the park are all paved but once in the park we searched out dirt...

I’m still fairly new with model Ts. I just purchased a 1915 roadster. I’m probably going to need to put a radiator on it as it has the original round tube on it. It’s not in the greatest shape and it probably leaks. I haven’t put water in it yet as the car has been sitting idle for About 49 years. Hard to believe I put gas in it and it started but...

Does anybody out there in T Model country have a manual for the TT rear axle that you'd be willing to sell to me or make a
copy? I need to tear into mine and replace the gears (7 1/4:1 to 5 1/6:1). Some literature would help so I won't be totally winging it. Please send me a pm if you can help. Thank you. Bob

I picked up a Weaver axle stand at a local swap meet on Sunday. Tried looking up the model that I have and all I was able to find is the more deluxe version made by Weaver. does anyone have any factory or information on this model?

Complete engine /trans
.030 aluminum pistons.looks to be a running engine when removed probably for upgrade cast iron hogs head
could be available for inspection in Luray I'm thinking about 5000. for more info. call 561 262 0393 I still like the phone

As the title says. I found my last one a ‘Bimel’ did not fit so I need one more front wheel to get my project rolling.

One poster wanted to pre-sell items he was taking to the Tulare swap meet in May and I contacted him by mail and responded to his post. So far, no reaction. I am looking at getting an engine block from the meet to Richmond in the east bay area of San Francisco, or somewhere close enough for a courier pick-up. If anyone from the bay area is...

When this forum went to this new format years ago, one of the pro's of it was to be able to post pics of just about any size with no problems, as opposed to the old forum. Steve Jelf used to always promote that.
Seems lately tho, about 80% of the time I try to post a pic, of usual MB size , it gets tossed out because the PIXELS for Height and/or...

Has anyone mounted one on a 26/27 yet? Column has horn wire channel which is right in the way of clamping it . :cry:

I am buying my first Model T this week. It is a touring car that was made in October of 1913 so it has a 1914 body style. The car was restored to be the way it came from the factory without a battery or electrical lights. I want to add a battery, turn signals and brake lights for safety.
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I have two questions about about the simple light bulb...

Hello all!

Would a Klaxon 18B Delco-Remy make a good ahooga horn for a 26 Touring? Time period correct?

Thanks,
Mike

I am just now getting to the water pump on my 08 model SR. The water pumps were built into the radiator similar to the first 2500 T's, but ran off a gear mounted on the flywheel which is on the front of the engine. Mesh was adjusted through rubber pads/shims on the radiator mounting. I found that the gear on the water pump shaft is Fiber. The gear...

I am looking to buy the removable choke assembly for a Stromberg MB-1 carburator. I will buy a parts carb to get one if you have that! PM or email bjdizeratHughes.net Thanks!

Found an index of different designs of unusual internal-combustion engines.
Most impressive of all is they did it all without any computers, just guys that had a clue.

Unusual Internal-Combustion Engines for Autos etc.....
An enormous variety of unconventional internal combustion engines have been invented, almost universally with total lack of...

Carb runs great on new engine start, but dribbling a little fuel from the passage screws. They were a little loose but don’t want to snug them in until I ask. Not tapered and nothing to seal on the lip. I am thinking a touch of pipe dope maybe. 91CEE119-B52D-4B5E-8127-80967E763A7D.jpeg 8417E65E-E303-416E-9FB9-80FA983AC312.jpeg

Wanted early 4 cylinder American LaFrance, complete, or chassis, or major chassis components, motor transmission rear differential, what have you

Thanks

Richard

FS Kingston Carb L (1915-16), asking $80 or BO plus shipping

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A friend just bought a Model T speedster with buffalo wheels. He feels the caps are in bad condition, so he would like to replace these with better ones. Does anyone repop these or do we need to advertise for originals? I don't see them in any of my catalogs. What is a fair price? Are there left and rights? I am not a speedster guy, so this is new...

Could be beneficial for some of us.

Model T Speedster. 1926 Indiana title. Stock Engine. Ruxtel 2 speed axle. Rocky Mtn brakes. 4 good Universal tires. 1 spare tire & rim. Ready to go. $6750.00. Jim Collins in Indpls. 317 797 3763. Call before 9 PM. Email for pics jbcmac@gmail.com. Can’t figure how to post.

If you've personally re-assembled your 1926-27 coupe, contact me here and I'll contact you by email or messenger on this forum. I have some questions that I need answered before I proceed any further.

Got these co-co mats, 24x35 from IKEA that have a heavy rubber non skid backing. ( under 8 dollars each ) The one for the back is too big but the one for the front is a little shy below the firewall. Easy to cut with a knife and looks as good as the ones the parts suppliers sell. Sorry guys, we are cheap. Make sure you make a paper template for...

This is the Speedster in the upcoming Montana auction. I know it is of interest to Speedster guys and some would like to see these.
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I asked the auctioneer to send them to me so we could share them. I have no connection with the sale. He felt there might be complaints if he posted...

Looking for 4 Kelsey wheel lugs like in the first attached picture. Alternatively, if those can't be found, 2 of the slanted lugs with a K stamped on them should work. Prefer the first kind with Kelsey written on them so that all my lugs will match. These are on the rear wheels of a TT.

Thanks,

Grady from Paradise, TX

Hey Y'all!
The Model T Museum's hours have updated! The museum is back open on Sundays from 10-4. Masks are no longer required but you can wear one if desired. Our staff will be wearing masks interacting with our visitors and members until further notice! Thank you guys and hope to see you all soon!

These are new splash aprons from Rootlieb. Never mounted. New in the box. They are for an 11 and have the bulge. These retail for about $370 new.
Selling for $270 plus shipping.

mikebird@lifeattheridge.net or 574-584-6744

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Henry Ford was fascinated with watches as a child. He learned to take them apart and reassemble them at an early age.
Georges Frederic Roskopf developed “La Prolétaire” (People's Watch) in 1867, intended to be affordable by the masses.
I suppose it's possible that young Henry would have known about him and his watch, n'est pas?

Folks - Only 8 weeks until the Mid Atlantic Prewar Swap Meet in Beautiful Luray, Virginia! We currently have almost 80 vendor sites sold which beats our all time high record for our spring meet - and we are closing in on the attendance we experienced at our one-time-only fall meet.

Use this thread to post what you will be bringing to sell ....

Hello, i am trying to get a complete list of prewar (mainly brass era) swap meets, car shows, and tours that are held (mainly in the US, but abroad welcome) because it can be hard to track them down as many are not well advertised and info is limited.
I'd like to just see whats out there and how different events are held. As well as to see if any...

WTB Early brass double twist horn with scalloped style cover . Entire horn or cover with bell only. Must be restorable parts. Call 1 513 378-4235
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Evening all,

Have a set of 1913 1914 front headlight forks and front fender iron set up for grabs. They are still attached to my frame, so please excuse the odd photos ( I will keep the bolts and castle nuts though). A bit of light rust, but no pits. Should clean up nice.

Asking $175 plus shipping. I can ship worldwide.

If paid in advance, I...

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So I went for the second of the two vaccine shots about a month ago and from what I've been told, that's supposed to do it. Hard to believe that after twelve months of hiding at home, grocery shopping at dawn to avoid humanity and the quest for toilet paper, it could be over so suddenly and so easily. Well, maybe...

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Does anyone have any used but decent seat/backrest covers? I'm needing some stuff to repair my new 40-year-old rodent-damaged seat and backrest. I'm not concerned about period correct as nothing else is. I'm just trying to end up with a presentable driver.
Thanks,
Rich J
561-262-0393

Hello,

I don't know much about brass parts on a Model T. I was wondering if these parts could be cleaned up and how to go about it.
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So when I went to hook up my Radious rod it didn't line up. I'm thinking that I have to jack up the frame of the car to allow the front suspension hang and line it up that way. Am I missing something?

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Looking for T snowmobile parts. What do you have.

So I'm not sure if the person who put this together before had it on correct. Does the bend go up or down?

Like A

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So my steering wheel key seemed to be loose. It looks like it is tapered like a wedge. so I ordered anew one and it won't fit when the wheel is on the pinion.
New on the left old on the right
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You can see the small gap on the pinion with the old key.
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Once I tighten the big steering wheel nut with the old key the...

This came with an assortment of model t parts I purchased. I know very little about whistles. Happy to answer questions if I can. $85 plus US shipping. Thanks

Once again it is time for the Sunday Swap Meet. This week we have an assortment of mostly new items. Prices indicated are well below retail. Items are generally shipped USPO Priority Flat Rate. Combine items and realize a savings on shipping. Payment by PayPal (preferred) or by check for those not so inclined to use PayPal. First come first serve....

I have 5 of these ready to go. Latest and best design IMHO. Also , cheapest yet at $135 ppd to your door. Includes T column mounting strap for painless install. Tmorsher@icloud.com to reach me, please no PMs, or messages here to call you. No can do. No will do. 9AB775F4-22B8-4895-AE44-6539E457F16F.jpeg

Once again, time for the Sunday Swap Meet! Prices and shipping are as indicated below. Payment by PayPal (preferred) or by check. Message me or call Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928

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1. Model T Jack Ford script $40.00 plus $15.50 shipping.
2. Taillight $30.00 plus $15.50 shipping. SOLD
3. Universal joint. Minimal wear. $40.00...

On the 26/27 coupe, roadster, touring, and tudor, which side of the firewall should the steering column flange mount ? I've looked over quite a few pics on the net and it seems both ways are quite common. I believe on the pre 26 models they all mounted to the inside (passenger side) of the firewall.
I'm thinking the 26/27 also mounts on the...

Does anybody out there in T Model country have a manual for the TT rear axle that you'd be willing to sell or make a copy?

I need to tear into the axle of my truck and it would be nice to have some literature so I won't be totally winging it. :)

Please send me a pm if you have such a manual. Thank you. Bob

Nice gear with very minimal wear. $20, domestic postage included.

I have five New Old Stock Shrader 777 valve Stems complete with all original hardware excellent storage and original plating

I am looking for 8 Champion brass top take apart Number 7 park plugs would like to trade the Shrader stems plus cash depending on condition of the plugs. I can send photos to your cell phone or email.Prefer calls 507...

Want to locate Mike Davis . Thanks Ted 503 728 3476

I've posted this on the early ford site without luck, so thought I'd try here also. I need a few parts to complete my 08 SR.
Hood former, gas cap, radiator cap, timer cover and front spring shackles. I will be stopping by Tulare so could pickup there.

thanks Jim

I used to believe that old axiom when I was younger,
then I went to work and learned it was mostly a story for telling customers.

But successful people are breaking that paradigm all the time - Henry Ford was one of them.
General Motors tried to corner the market on automobiles and would have been happy perpetuating that myth,
but Henry Ford was...

I tried to go to the Cimorelli Model T site and got something completely different, has the site been hijacked? :(

Model T 26-27 Standard Head Light Buckets For Sale, $80 Or Best Reasonable Offer For The Pair.

Model T 26-27 Pedestal Head Light Buckets For Sale, $80 Or Best Reasonable Offer For The Pair.

Up for sale, my 1923-ish T doodlebug.
$4750, located in the Capital Region of NY.
IM or email: crazydart400 AT yahoo DOT com
If interested, lets talk.

If you've subscribed here long enough, you know this and what I started with. This is one of the best T doodlebugs on the east coast and has gotten used for work and play alot since I've owned it....

I am thinking about rebuilding a few bare front axles to bring to Luray. These will be without perches, blasted, straighten, Stevens inserts in repaired yokes and primed. Not going to do unless there is interest. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan
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FS early May West rear Shackle set plus bushing. Please refer to the pictures bellow. They have some solder made by previous owner in the goal to fit well with bushing but they are in descent condition as well. . PayPal prefered. Thank you MTFCA.

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FS new Rear shackle set, non-original style U-style. Never used. $20 for the set plus Shipping. PayPal prefered. Thank you MTFCA

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FS 1909-1912 Cast Aluminum hood handles new repro never used. $20 plus shipping.

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FS complete Ford Faithful Ouside Oiler Kit. This is a reproduction of the original “Ford Faithful Oiling System” that was offered to Model T owners from 1911 through the twenties. No modifications to your original engine are needed, no holes need to be drilled. I used one time only and decided to go with different path.

Comming with:
“Ford...

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I have the turtledeck itself. Nothing else. I can't figure out how it attached to the frame. There are no brackets.

FS Early Side light brackets, they are new and Excellent Reproduction. Asking $50 or BO for the pair plus shipping. PayPal prefered. Thank you MTFCA.
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Does anyone support the True-Fire ignition system with parts or information? A friend got one of those setups in a box when he bought his car. The main coil portion looks to be fine but the timer has been abused and is likely shot. Any ideas about where to find support and/or documentation would be appreciated.
Thank You,
Walt Berdan
wberdan at...

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Hi everyone new to this forum ,,I am building a Roadster pickup 1926 in the UK ,, :?: my question is is can I use a modern coil through an atwater kent type h old style distributor ,,thanks for your time