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A fellow today offered me what seems like a fair trade, a nice looking but unrestored 1916 Maxwell touring car. It has presentable paint and original interior the motor is complete and turns over freely. The top is bad. That is all he or I can say about it. He bought it to get another early car and has no interest in the Maxwell. I have only seen...

I have recently acquired the tools and machinery to pour and size babbit, I am not professing to be an expert by any means.
However I have made some observations, it seems that the older engines I have disassembled which appear to have OEM Babbitt. I only “assume” these to be OEM, for example they would typically have cast iron pistons....

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.

I recently decided to remove the windshield on my August 1924 Touring to tend to some rust and replace the rubber bits. As part of this, I will need to paint the cowl as well. I figured, removing the cowl should make the process of masking easier by eliminating it. Boy was I in for a surprise. Once I got a closer look, the top rail that goes from...

An assortment of miscellaneous items as escribed below. Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928

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Waterpump pulley assortment for flat and V belt. Get all three for $25.00 plus $8.50 domestic shipping.

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Atwater Kent Distributor Coil units. $25.00 each or get the pair for $40.00. Domestic shipping $18.50...

Hi All,
I found this image on a local Northport village calendar. Does anybody know what kind of car this is? I don't recognize it and I've been looking for photos of it all over. Thanks,
John
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Got a question on the 1911 Engine Block....are the Intake and Exhaust ports on the side of the block threaded for some sort of insert between the manifold and the block?

Also, on the 1911 Block is the oil fill a long tube running down the left side of the engine like on the 1909's?

So, if any of you guys has a 1911 block, disassembled or...

I lost a latch handle on the road somewhere, luckily the nut was on the running board. Does anyone have an extra?
Thanks

I was driving along after work enjoying myself when suddenly I heard a clank and a crash from what sounded like underneath the car. I looked behind me and there was a black round thing in the road. Thankfully it was just a small gravel road and I was able to stop and pick it up. Coming up on it I thought I had some sort of catastrophic failure...

I am in the process of restoring my Ruckstell rear end. I had to replace many parts including the axle shafts. Now I tried to install the left (the Ruckstell) axle housing to the axle shaft. This did not work as the diameter of the modern axle bearing in the axle housing is smaller than the diameter of the axle shaft. When I tried to do that, I...

1911 Model T Enclosed Runabout (Torpedo) for sale. The car is a June 1911 Model T with a Wilson body (as opposed to a Beaudette). It was restored about 25 years ago and it is painted a dark Mercedes blue.  It has all white tires front and rear.   The car was restored according to the original shipping record obtained from the Benson Ford Research...

Cleaning out some coffee cans and have multiple matched sets of the threaded Timken's available - clean & ready to grease - photos coming soon - $100 pair includes Priority Mail in the U.S. Drop me a note through the Forum, please.

Looking for other owners of a Koupet Top, Thanks.

German soldiers examine a hastily abandoned field workshop where two examples of imported armoured cars were in the process of being repaired.

The Russian Army received 22 Lanchesters in December 1915. 19 of them were later rearmed with 37-mm naval Hotchkiss gun instead of a .303 Vickers machinegun.

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Since I am getting rid of the mag on the car I am installing oil slappers. My question is, how many oil slapper would you use, 2,4,6 or 8. Wondering if to many slappers will increase the pressure and not enough will not move the oil.

Thanks in advance

This photo has appeared on ebay, it shows women and men working on Model T's at what appears to be an emergency assembly line during or after the first world war.
Any one have an idea as to what is the story beind this? Possibly Model T Ford ambulances being rescued for reuse, what country might the soldiers be from?

Living in Los Angeles I am looking for a great re-builder. Please don't mention H&H.

Before our elder son was afflicted by a degenerative brain condition called Leucodystrophy, he was a talented artist, graphic designer and sculptor. His best works were in steel, using found parts and scrap. This one is my favourite.
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Here he is in an iron environment.

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I used Wood wheel hub plate to...

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Rather rare and very clean 1924 Mattoon Illinois under 27 hp plate, perfect for a model T. See attached image for size and condition. $75.00 delivered CONUS.

I recently pressed a set of pins out of a flywheel I was re-purposing. They looked pretty good so I cleaned them up and measured them. They are slightly tapered to the outer end. The worst one was .0025 down.
These are old originals with the small shoulder at the back so they don't come out.
If you were to reuse them in the absence of proper...

So today was the start of a long stretch of famous balmy, non-muggy Ohio days. So off 6 of us went to a place called Sorrowful Mother Shrine for a comfortable picnic tour. Jeff Swope, our youngest member of this clubs touring gang is handy with apps. He always has a recording of where we go. An app called Track My Journey. So this time along with...

Daisy was born on or about March 2nd 1914.
One thing that has been in my possession for decades is a newsprint from the LA Times saved (along with other vintage front page news by my Great Grandma Annie Elizabeth (my Model A named in her honor)). Anyway, it's been buried in a box until it came to mind recently and I dug it out...to find it was...

Looking for a good used pedal pad assembly for a 28 with multiple disc clutch. ( goes around steering column and pedals to seal). I know they make new ones but I have an original unrestored car and new parts just stick out like a sore thumb.

Please see photo for size. Enamel. Good condition. $40.00 delivered lower 48.

Beautiful brand new trailer that I just bought. The trailer is 7’- 6” wide by 7’- 6” tall interior by 16’ long plus the 2’ V nose. Rear door fold down, led lights, plywood interior sides and floor, silver color with screwless outside paneling. I ordered the 7’- 6” wide since I like to know what is happening behind me while towing down the road and...

Part no. 3539C that attaches steering column to chassis rail. Will be made as mirror image of standard unit.
Most likely to surface in Australia, U.K., New Zealand or Argentina right hand drive markets ?
I could actually make use of 2 of them.

IMG_5983.png I have a 1918 Model T Couplet removable post car for sale. It’s a very rare car that needs to be saved. There are less than 20 left in the world. No motor, but included are window frames, door latches, doors and truck lid, cowl light brackets, seat springs that were copied from an original car, upholstery cloth ( 9 1/2 yards), splash...

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Rajo B,BB,BBR single inlet updraft manifold with water tube as in this photo to rebuild this Australian original race car to its 1925 form. Any help appreciated.

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Set of three Boyco running board cans (9-3/8 deep). These are in decent shape, but do note the dent in the unpainted can. $200 OBO plus shipping. Local pickup in Burbank, CA

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Is the headlamp tubing the same material as fuel line?
Should I use it my headlamp tubing that’s surplus to make a new fuel line or does someone need it?

WTB: 1919-1921 Coupe with a pickup bed instead of the turtle deck. Running and drivable. Not interested in a Roadster pickup. 1919-1921 Coupe with turtle deck will be considered. (Am posting for a neighbor who does not have internet.) All leads are appreciated. Please send pictures via PM messaging. Thank you.

Brass top tank main ring $60
Brass bottom tank mounting brackets set of 3 $24
Locking E & J side levers set of 2 $125
Brass Thumb nuts with the brass screw good for the head lights as well as the generator set of 5 $50
Brass top tank gas tap $ 60 small amount to screw the lever in
Please email daveandjand@gmail.com

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Here is a large, brass bulb horn. It is made in France and stamped 175 Auto Escargot Marque & Model Deposes and Paris Marque Deposes . These were made for the European and American market in the period of about 1905 to 1913. It is about 10 tall and the bell is 7 in diameter. The inlet is...

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This Gray and Davis #115 tail lamp is about 9 1/2 tall and is probably from about 1911 to 1914. It is missing the clear side lens, which is easy to make. The body, chimney and font are brass. The door and top are steel. The red lens is in good condition as is the burner assembly. Overall,...

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Here is a great and rare Solar taillamp that dates from 1910 to 1914ish. This lamp measures about 9 1/2 inches tall. It is in excellent condition including the two lenses, burner, etc. It is brass with nickel trim over brass. There are no dents or cracks. A super taillamp.

The price is...

10 new 1909-1912 E & J Carbide Generator mounting brackets, excellent reproduction $130US delivered anywhere in USA and Canada.

These photos were sent to me by a relative asking if I knew what the heck it was. I said I’d ask here. It looks like it converts a non demountable to a demountable rim. We were speculating that it might be used for a quick change for a flat but that’s just a wild guess. Anyone got any info on it?

For Sale - listing for a friend
1920 Roadster - Near Lexington, MI. I have worked on this car and can attest that the description is correct. This is NOT a project car, it has been extensively restored and is ready to tour. The body is in excellent condition (9.5) as is the upholstery and top. The engine has been refreshed and the transmission...

I am having some carb backfiring and wanted to see if anyone had insights before I start “trying” things to fix it.

Here is what I have: 26 engine,rajo BB head, Winfield SR down draft, AB distributor. Fuel is hand pump, set to 1.5 psi with an hidden regulator. Engine was built in the 70s, I rebuilt the Winfield and distributor this winter...

Looking for a Splitdorf model D magneto distributor cover/cap. The mag I have it is missing it.

Thanks!

I just bought a Marquette tool to attempt to change my tires (since I ticked off ever tire place in town because of these clinchers). I wanted to ask if anyone has any literature or just pictures or a video of exactly how it is supposed to be used. Also, I saw a video once of a man mounting clincher tires on some English car. He placed a thin...

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There is a fake website for Howell's Sheet Metal, so beware!

That fake is .fordor . us

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The valid website for Howell's is closed now for on-line ordering. If you order from the fake website on-line you will be scammed.

Warning from friend in Jacksonville FL. who used this fake site and...

On our '21 Touring, it has got to the point that I have to hold pressure on the lever with my left foot for high gear to hold. And the parking brakes, with aftermarket, lined shoes don't hold very well. I'm hoping I can adjust it and make it work but I am unsure what to try first. Shorten the rods? Lengthen them? What say ye?

I purchased this Rotary Valve cylinder head at a local auction several years ago. Since that time, I have been unable to locate any information on it. I thought I would share a few photos of it in the hopes that another forum member would recognize it or offer some suggestions on who I might contact for assistance in identifying it. It appears to...

On the fence about glyptal painting generator, starter housing insides before installing rebuilt field coils.

Have found a couple of screws located at the bottom rear of both door openings on our 1927 Tudor.

No idea what purpose they had - does anyone have an idea what they were doing there?

Is this event still going on? Any idea on the date?

I have orders from my better half for a particular project. It needs a head high stand, so down to the T scap pile I went.

Just two components and I was done. That's a non starter flywheel for the base and a late driveshaft housing for the column. Two magnet retaining bolts were used to bolt the two pieces together. The flange is a perfect fit in...

When I go out for a drive I keep an eye open for old buildings worthy of a model T portrait. I led the gang past this one room school years ago and always regretted not stopping. Today, after a nice lunch in a family owned restaurant nearby, we got our chance. And took it! Wasn't expecting the corn crowd this time but we managed! It was a super,...

Saw on the National News here tonight a story regarding the California wildfires & there were some photos of Lake Elsinore in ashes ??? Quite sure that Mark resides there !

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Does anyone have an idea where I may be able to procure this stud for the thumb nut on a Jno. Brown model 85 sidelight? It appears to be a #12-24 (.210 diameter) with a square neck. 20240911_113946.jpg 20240911_113952.jpg 20240911_113934.jpg

WTB RH quarter panel for a 1923-25 Roadster, If you might have the panel behind the door, this is what I am needing. Please let me know if anyone has one in their pile of T parts. Thanks...Mike

Looking for a stock size scat/dubats/NZ/whatever new crankshaft. Anyone hoarding? EMAIL me with a price if you do.

I am trying to source a vintage looking Magneto-type Coupler that has a 0.750 diameter, keyed-shaft bore on one end, -and a 0.500 keyed-shaft bore opening on the opposite side. At last resort I'll consider using a modern coupler, but if someone knows of a source to purchase one, I would appreciate it.

Thanks.

Want to buy 26-27 Ford accessory Canadian rear bumpers, the split bumperetts. Can pick up at Hershey.
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Possibly these pix were to promote the bead-breaker tool the gent is using ? I don’t recall seeing very many period photos of a tire repair in progress.
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Bosch mag and side drive mount. Has wear and tear missing gears and the fan mount up top can include a front cover for a replacement piece shaft has something brazed on the end . mag turns over I don't know if it works haven't tried. Would like to find a gen mount mag drive so I'm selling this. $450 shipped lower 48

It's September 6. Guess we'll get it rolling.
We had a terrible Spring.  We had to ask a tenant to leave who had issues paying their rent and when they left, their unit was trashed.  It took us close to 4 months to make it rentable again.  This made it so our first ride of the Summer took place today, Sept. 6.  After some gussying up, it was a...

Can anyone date this photo for me?

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Nice original 1925 roadster. Good solid body, complete car. It’s been sitting 3-4 years, I have it running 3 months ago. This is a nice solid car. $8500.00 located in Colorado Springs. Kdmks AT att.net.
None of the other cars in the background are for sale, I can get more pictures.

Time again for Lang's Old Car Parts Calendar! Lang's Old Car Parts is accepting photos of your Model T for our annual calendar. Photos and information are due by Friday October 14th! High quality photos only (photos from phones usually do not work). When sending the photo, make sure it is downloaded in FULL SIZE. Newer phones can take good enough...

Hemmings used to have several companies available that you could purchase titles through but I have been searching the computer today and can't find a one. In Virginia it is almost impossible to get a title if one didn't come with the car. I only know of 3 ways, a garage can get title to a car that has been abandoned or left unpaid, you can get a...

I have some new transmission main shafts. Extra to me. Why mess with the old Ford shafts. I have not found one straight enough to use. I don’t think they were straight 100 years ago. These are. $195.00 each + shipping. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan
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I have a set of new reproduction 23-25 one man top irons for sale. Never bin mounted on the car. These are the ones the dealers sold before they were discontinued in about 2019. Price $1,600.00 plus actual shipping. Prus, three three 0-77four-71three0. kprus@zoominternet.net

Have a 26-7 short block .060 over pistons, .020 under rods, .030 under mains, hardened seats, s.s steel valves, adjustable tappets, aluminum timing gear, pre hershey price 2000. at hershey it will be 2500. Tiffin Ohio 419-618-1025 Joe, Thanks!

For Sale model T keys as shown.
Number 55 is non script round top.
These are placed in numerical order starting with 51.
so missing three script keys; 55, 64, and 69.

$225 includes shipping to lower 48

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Storage jacks one set of 3 on pair and a few singles some have issues 40$ each plus the ride

Post your OCF 2024 Photos and Video links here!

This is not directed at anyone in particular. It seems that lately, there are lots of questions being asked here, with written descriptions only, and no pictures. Lots of us here have seen a lot of things, but none of us are mind readers. It's also more difficult to help the newbies, who may not yet know the proper names of various parts, or the...

Does anyone know if Kohnke Rebabbitting is still in operation? I’m suspecting that I have a few bent rods in a newly done engine and would like to have them all checked. Herm had done excellent work for me in the past and I do know that his son was continuing the business after his passing, but haven’t had any luck reaching him. Also, who else is...

Transporting parts from Canada to sell at Hershey, can it be done, are there import issues, fees, duties, taxes, etc.? I have the opportunity for someone from Canada to bring me some Model T parts to sell me at Hershey and save the cost of shipping, but I see potential issues at the border. Anyone done this recently and can share their experience?

When did Ford change the design of the grease cups from the early style to the later style used until the end?

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For sale: Longer style valve covers $20 each plus postage

For sale: Kingston Model L4 carb $75 plus postage

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For sale: very heavy brass headlight rims. No cracks. $150 plus postage

For sale: new never used large Burner Cones. $20 each plus postage.

email: melbanolan@aol.com
text: 314-575-7115

for sale: outlet connection pipe, for water pump 10 3/4 $5 plus postage new

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for sale: locking foot pedal for exhaust whistle $10 plus postage

pictures........melbanolan@aol.com or 314-575-7115

For sale: original metal firewall in good condition. alittle surface rust on bottom $50 plus shipping
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Reminder that Horseless Carriage Club of Missouri will be having their 45th Annual Swap Meet and Car Show. gates open at 6:30 at the Fox Service Center 849 Jeffco Blvd. Arnold, Mo.

1 pair of hyatts both measure .498 evenly so they have some life left tight cages 68$ shipped lower 48

More will be availble as soon as I can process them

As the pictures show carburetor completely disassembled, cleaning all parts, new choke spring, polished and reseated needle, reconditioned spray needle, new mounting gasket. Carb only needs a float and bowl gasket, then it will be ready to install on your car. Asking $95 which includes FREE Shipping to any of the lower 48 contiguous states only....

I'm shifting my newly rebuilt Ruckstell pretty well. But looking for experienced methods of shifting from Ruckstell High to Ford High. Advice?

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Looking to install my recently acquired pans.
Do they sit on the bottom rail of the chassis or underneath?
Any insight much appreciated.
Thanking all in advance!

As I was driving my Model N through the Greenfield Village, a nice young kid, (maybe 12?), asked if he could have a ride. I just couldn't at that moment but told him to find me later. It wasn't until the next day that my wife spotted him. I waived him over and offered a ride. (Thankfully, his parent was there to approve) As we rode around, he...

For sale Robe rail for rebuild the end are nice one got a big gouge froma saw or cut off wheel at some point t the brass hardware seems to be taped to it the pipe is so broken ill cut it off 100$ shipp lower 48 not sure what years used this specifically

Here is a pair of sidelamps which I believe are from an early 1915.

They are the same size as the later 1915 side lamps. They have the same lenses and the same glass rims as the regular side lamps.

The differences are as follows: the chimneys have vent holes on the bottom of the first upper tier, the fonts are larger, different shaped and...