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Assisting a friend who joined The Club last fall during a NWVS Endurance run - seems a coolant leak (Z head in question) into #3 cylinder caused a tube-lock which bent the rod, broke the crankshaft at #3 then proceeded to take the rear main bearing web out of the block !!! I installed this rebuilt short block into this speedster 5 years ago and he...

Many of you have already seen Paula's ( SweetTing ) YouTube video on the Homecoming Pictures post. But, in case you have missed it, here's the link- be sure and give her a thumbs up . She's put a lot of effort into the video for us.

With the early cars, at least prior to 1917, there was a parts list booklet, and with it was a list of tools included with the car. On that tool list is a #27 wrench. I can only assume it is the band wrench. But why? Why didn't they just call it what it is? The other booklet included was the Ford Manual.

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2023 Model T, 6 Day Golden Gate Tour Pictures The Redwood Empire Model T Club was there.

Does anyone in here know how to adjust one of these? I've been scouring the web on these things and have found a bunch of old adverts for them but i can't find a manual or anything about where the adjustments are. the mixture screw seem pretty obvious, but is it a set it and forget thing because there looks like a jam nut/wing nut on there to lock...

Does anyone know of a stone guard available for tall T radiator? Did they ever use one?
With the price of a radiator these days it might be a good thing.
John
Oscoda, Michigan

This Stromberg LF Carb #977029 Looks nice and is complete with the fuel connection globe. All screw slots and fittings look good and unmolested. The acorn nut for the float adjustment is missing but available. These LF's were a good improvement for anyone not wanting to pay the very high prices for the OF on a Model T. $150. or Best Offer...

I know I'm asking allot with little information, but some guys love to dissect photos. Headed to pick this up next week. Its been handed down with little information and the current owner is not knowledgeable about it.

Im only a year into the hobby so Im just looking for insight as to what this car was. Windshield frame makes me say closed car,...

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Preface the subject with FS: or For Sale: or WTB gives a clear indication of your intention

Good: FS: 1921 sidelights, excellent condition...

Have a Stewart swivel for sale cleaned and greased.
1959 L4
2 1/2 to1 and left hand.
L4 April 1919
Good working condition $250 plus shipping in US
Will also include the fiber gear.

Out of the 15 units I took to the swap meet, I have the following left over and available now:

Qty 2 - 6v T Starters
Qty 3 - 6v T Generators

I'll be back home Saturday and can start shipping them then.

Jeff

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My entire rebuild process is described in gory detail on my new website:

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I need suggestions for stop lights/turning signals for my 1927 coupe. Locations and types, etc. I have front and rear bumpers. The rears are the short split type.

The suppliers' catalogs have a number of options.

Built a stainless steel muffler from scratch.
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The car is in excellent condition and runs great. This is an older professional restoration of an all-original car. The gloss black paint and interior show minimal wear. It has been meticulously maintained and has extremely low miles since restoration. Reduced to $16,000 OBO.

It has an I-timer, a Brassworks flat tube radiator, electric start, and...

Ok….312 is new….. I just took a micrometer to my valves stems. The worst one is 308 and a half…the rest are split 309-310
So….2 to 3.5 thousandths under….how much is too much…. I’m tempted to use standard valves….. there appears to be very little side movement when I put the 310 valves into the valve guides…thoughts?

Two new driving videos Newbies should watch for shifting timing. He's barely through the intersection when he shifts, retard the spark and take your time. It's not a race. Great sound and visuals. Thanks Steven, Sorry Scott C.

Our 1911 touring car was delivered in November 1911 to its first owner who lived in the LA area. Does anyone know how Ford distributed Model T's to California, or other far flung places away from Detroit during those early years? I read that Ford set up assembly centers in different cities in the early teens, but was wondering if they shipped them...

Original cast aluminum “NOPOWERLOSS” brand explosion whistle. Patented Jan. 20, 1920. Made in Chicago Ill. Adapter screws in spark plug hole and works on cylinder pressure. Cylinder fires normally. Emits a loud chirping whistle sound when lever is pulled. Includes nice Firestone plug. Does not cause loss of power when activated. Nice original...

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Here is what any young man would want to get into the Fordson engine rebuilding. It is a Hempy Cooper Fordson main bearing boring machine, a Fordson main bearing pouring jig and a homemade Fordson flywheel magnet leveling tool. I am downsizing my shop so they are for sale. Hempy Cooper works, has fake cams and crank handle. Do see any cutters ,...

I have an original unrestored touring for sale, no title. Has original upholstery, but top needs covering. Runs, and has good tires. $18,000.
Larry Smith. Reply for contact information.

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Here is a very worn incomplete rocker arm set up for a C? 30 or 31? Rajo OHV. The 4 original rockers need bushings but are rebuildable. The rocker shafts have some substantial wear and grooving from a hard life. The original? rectangle stands are solid but holes are out of round on one or two. Nothing a few bushings and some creative hands can’t...

I was able to procure 8 brand new 30x3.0 clincher rims. 2 are already spoken for. As far as I know this is the last of these that I could find. They are from the same batch that I supplied to Lang’s 2 years ago. Price is $195 each plus actual shipping, boxed 2 per box. There are just 6 left and when they are gone I will not have any more...

Hi All,

I am working on a 1911 Torpedo.
To do the job right I am looking for the firewall to frame bracket set.
In the parts catalog from Chaffin's Garage I found the part number for these brackets 3640/41T.
Since a few days I am trying to contact them for asking if they have them in stock but can't get an answer.

Maybe somebody out there can...

This weekend I installed new tubes into my new Riverside tires and put them on my new Australian rims. Some of the valve stems seemed to point straight, some lean outboard. Should I be concerned? The tube holes in the rims and the wheels are slightly outboard of center. The tubes have a blue stripe on one side. Is the blue stripe meant to identify...

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A minor item, but I am curious, what others do; that is, paint the carb heat pipe or leave it bare?

I am working on installing new condensers I purchased from Langs. I am working on 4 screw brass top coils, 6 screw brass top coils and 4 screw copper top coils. Look at the attached diagram and you will see that I have recorded the ohms taken from point A to point B along with my readings recorded on the left. These were taken with my 40 year old...

Selling for a friend - Prefer Paypal to Family & Friends - checks take longer
Nice Single Twist Brass Nonpareil Brass Horn with reed - see photos zoom in $120 + shipping
Note: soldering on tube near reed end and dent on bottom see photo
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1924 Coupe
i wasn't getting any reading on the ammeter so i watched a few videos and set my cut off switch to 6.5 (It was at like 2) and started moving the third brush. (toward the engine) Still nothing shows on the right side of the meter. I do think the meter is working as it shows a negative 1 when i turn on the lights (brights). Is my...

Another on for a collection. Don't anything about it... $30 plus shipping. Prefer PayPal to friend & family will accept check & cash
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While looking over the bones of my Centerdoor I’ve noticed that the windshield was never drilled for a wiper to be installed

I assume the car was built and sold without one

What gives?

… or ‘sheath’. Who doesn’t need one ? Solid. Possibly original paint. No spark/gas rods. No steering column shaft or 5:1 gears. Only solid sheet metal. Not being repopped but all other components are. Need more pics ? Only $55 + the ride… gwhouse73(one)(at)gmail.com

…if not Real NOS. No evidence of rivet installed or removed. Light surface rust. No pitting. Only $50 + the ride
gwhouse73(one)(at)gmail.com

Bought this LF off of eBay. Cleaned it up inside and out. Very little wear on any of the parts. Went to install it today and realized that the flange bolts threads are small then manifold holes and course thread. Spacing is correct. Is this the correct LF for a T, or did I not do my homework before I bought?

Looking for two sets of 1926 or 1927 front fenders. Preferably something in rough condition. I can deal with splits, dents, torn bolt holes and rust.
Prefer close to Dallas, Texas, but willing to ship if the price is right.

When I nest the bows correctly the third bow is 5/8 wider than the measurements call for. Is this going to bite me in the butt when I put the top on? Or should I build it to the correct measurements and the bows not nest?

I recently acquired a TT ruckstell for my truck and I want to open it up and figure out what I need to replace. Also, I want to find a shifter that goes in the middle of the floorboard and not through the handbrake hole because I want it to be next to my Warford shifter. What type of shift assembly do I need for this setup? Do I need any special...

Morning, looking for a useable tall T radiator. Can pick up in AZ or SoCal, thanks!

1927 Touring, I can not see a way to mount the radiator with the springs, without having the radiator mounted solid to the hood shelf. the picture shows where the mounting hardware would end up if the springs where fully collapsed, using new spring, which when collapsed are shorter than the originals.
The only thing I see different than all the...

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Early front hub.

Just a reminder for anyone interested. Great swap meet for T parts.
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Harnesses 1- 5 appear to be new #4 has some discoloring on some wires likely heat from soldering as the wires look unused.
Did continuity test on the #2,#3 & #4 harness only. Didn't want to open original packaging
Prefer PayPal to Family/Fiends prices do no not include shipping (expect USPS Priority Mail to be $10)

#1 T-5031 1919-25 Commutator...

I recently found pictures of a 1924 TT C Cab that belonged to my great grandfather and the back of the truck looks different than any C cab I’ve ever seen. Instead of having an oval ring around the rear window, it has a diamond ring. The body looks like a Ford body except for the back of it. Was this a custom job? I am going to get it out of...

Priced as noted plus shipping (need zip to calculate) prefer PayPal to friend & family to my email address
#1 & #2 Used Cam Shafts $10 each #1 Sold
#3 & #4 new cam bearings $90 each Sold
#5 & #6 new/used? from the Krull Estate were carefully wrapped assume for reuse $40 each #6 Sold
# 7 - #12 for re-babbitting $10 each
#13 & #14 for...

Was helping Craig Beek organize some parts etc and came across some photos of a top he has (no longer on the Touring ). Did a bit of bit surfing the web and found some info about it. The photo's of the top were taken several years ago and the top is currently stored up in the rafters of his museum. Will pull it down and get some better photo's for...

The frame measures 39-1/4 across, bottom half 12 & upper half 10 . Includes all parts shown (missing bottom glass channel). Has brazing in one corner
The upper half has a some slight rust in the rounded corners. I cleaned it out see photos. Note the edges of the channels are smooth the photo is showing light reflection. The same is true for...

Priced as shown - shipping is extra. Prefer PayPal to Family/Friend to my email address
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#4 1926 coil box 2 with lid -- $65
#3 1926 coil box 2 with lid -- $65
#2 Late style box with lid - lid has issues - spot weld is easy fix $50
#1 Late style no lid $30
#5 Early style - bottom tabs missing rusty but descent $10
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Going through a Chicago transmission and discovered the case has been welded. I would rather not use it so I'm looking for another.

Please find attached a flyer on the 2023 Minnesota Model T Reunion

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Some of you may have seen this on the Facebook model t page but I wanted to post a couple of photo's here also. Spent the last year and half working on this. I've been wanting to learn about DIY fuel injection for several years and finally decided to use my 16 t for the project. This isn't so...

Slowly, with y'alls help I have been sorting out the little bugs and issues with my old T and by and large it has become a pretty well reliable car. I was out the other day and when turning in a parking lot I noticed a popping noise coming from a rear wheel. When I got home I jacked it up and inspected the offending wheel to find that on this one...

Is anyone planning to drive their T from the Manhattan MTFCA tour to the Speedster Reunion in Lincoln Wednesday or Thursday of the tour? Does anyone know of low traffic side routes? Thanks. Kurt Baltrusch

For sale 15-22 roadster wood plans. 5- plates $60 + ship

I have a Lincoln Aux Trans for sale. Im not really sure how much these go for. Its attached the frame so the TT frame can go with it.
Let me Know if you're interested. 218-355-0981 Located in North Georgia

Thanks

When I put the truck together I wanted it to be multifunctional. The last week it was in our Memorial Day parade with my family on the back playing patriotic tunes - to being filled with cleared greenery to be disposed of up in the woods.

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Has anyone used the wireless LED bicycle turn signals available form Amazon for around $60? They are rechargeable, said to be bright and easy to install (on a bicycle). If adaptable to a Model T without drilling holes, running wire etc. this could be an ideal safe solution to driving in traffic.

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Noting the louvered hood on Rob's new Model B, I took a look at all the Ford models. B, C, E, and F had louvers. K, N, R, S and T (for the first six years) didn't. I'm not trying to make any point, just observing an interesting detail.

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Ever see a cap like this? I found it today in a box of caps at a friends place. History???

Hey all,

I am restoring my fathers 1927 Model T. I have done the work to the engine, frame, rear end, etc. The issue I have is the body. I am not an auto body person. I have been calling around trying to get someone to do the body work. Collision shops are not interested and if I go to a place with restoration in their name the price sky rockets....

Brand new never used Alum. 1915 Hood, $350 plus shipping. Jim 970-373-8864

FS is a 1914 90% complete chassis, frame and many items have been cleaned, inspected and powder coated black. Engine has been cleaned, inspected
and magnafluxed. had the machining completed and new babbitt installed and line bored, crank was machined to 020 under. Has new aluminum pistons and rings, rods have been re-babbitted. Chassis has new...

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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How do you take out the front seat to restore with new material

You need to be a member to post in cars for sale. For the administrator - I'm only the poster, the boss man's member no. is #50232. If you don't approve of this that's fine. 25 touring that is a rather complete car. Has all top irons, missing the front piece wood.seat springs ,even little end caps on wood. Has wire wheels on now. Started it...

I have a Stewart model 26 on my 1912 van. This is my reserve one. I figure since I have never fitted the internal cable on my van since I built it in 1995, its not ever likely to wear out, so someone might put this one to use.
It has a scratch on the glass at 5 mph. Apart from that it is undamaged. It has had very little use, as there is no wear...

I’m selling one of my Mercury front axles. Good condition and with good threads.
$2600 plus shipping. Located in Sweden.

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I had a request for a ride to the icecream shop. I woke up the TT this morning and run it down the road for a warm up. Chainged oil, lubed and greased all points needed. Gave it a bath for its next task.

I was asked to take the Amish shool kids for icecream. Its their prize for beating the adult men in baseball on the last...

I was hoping to bring this to Homecoming
But the graduation season is making me a no-show for another year.
I would like to sell all this as one lot.
Rod jigs
Combination Machine
Babbit fixtures
Reamers
Also includes 2 blocks ,2 heads,3 camshafts
A box of main caps, and 8 rods for practice .
I can text pictures to interested parties

My best...

Very nice truck, with Ford script stake bed. Plus high speed gears, ruxtell, and overdrive 3 speed. Very fast for a TT! Great for touring with the cars. Located in Auburn California. . IMG_20230409_161336822.jpg
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eBay item number:134595124499 Interesting truck a lot of photos.

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Looking for a 1926 or 1927 Model T Roadster Pickup Bed. Would like one in good condition.

Helping a family friend find a new home for this car. On later chassis with 1919 engine; has a starter. Runs well – a great car for touring! Garaged and well taken care of. Additional photos are available upon request. $27,500.

Stewart model 100 speedometer for sale. I bought this at a swap meet 12-15 years ago with the intent on using it for my huckster I was planning to build, well, the huckster ended up being a 1922 black era T so I didn’t end up using this brass era speedometer. It will need fully restored but is in pretty decent shape. Inside looks very nice and I...

On a wooden firewall, is the terminal block held to the firewall with the same screws that hold the wires? Or are there longer screws for that? Thanks!

Looking for a tall radiator shell prefer a nice nickle one but will take anything that is in good shape.

I witnessed a man jump start his 6 volt battery with a 12 volt battery for his T at a car show. He said his 6 volt battery was dead and his arthritis was hurting so he couldn't arm crank. He connected the 12 volt battery via jumpers. The T started immediately then he disconnected the back up 12 volt battery right away. QUESTION: what harm was done...

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Sold! Thank You MTFCA

How and where does the hidem welt end on the bottom of the top rear curtain at the belt rail? Thanks, Art

I was at a friends house and he showed me his new lift chair that got me thinking how about a lift creeper . I have noticed lately they seem to be making them closer to the ground and therefore harder to rise from. While were at it why not a screwdriver with a big soft handle? :twisted:

Well it finally happened to me. During the Thursday tour at the MTFCA, I broke a crank on my 24 Depot Hack. We were on the return trip from the Carillon Historical Park and about 10 miles from the MTFCA Museum when it happened. A loud knocking from the engine and we pulled over. A few minutes later, here comes Jerry Kramer to the rescue. He was...

Have a new unused master cylinder kit seal is open looks to missing the cap. been setting on a shelf.
new is $105
Sell it for $60
Plus $15 for shipping in US only.

This is a brand new old stock unit ready to mount on your T. Comes with the original light bulbs install. Wiring is easy through the removeable inspection cover plate on one side in between the lenses. The original box is not included with the sale. Asking $85 plus $15 priority mail postage.
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I would like to buy a good 1925 block with a 12,000,000 serial number.

The following explanation, in simplified terms, is typical of all GPS navigation systems.

The GPS navigation system knows where it is at all times.
It knows this because it knows where it isn’t.
By subtracting where it isn’t from where it is or, where is from where it isn’t (whichever is greater), it obtains a difference of deviation.

The GPS...