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This is one of my favorites. It... show's the train's inaugural run, pausing at the depot in Deer Lodge. What could be more delightful than an early T and a steam engine?
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I figured we all could use a little bita humor these days...so here's my thoughts on the REAL use for a front bumper on a T. Great garbage bag holder! :lol:

Yesterday, I saw an imported car with the darkest blue/black paint I've seen on a modern car. I believe it was an Infinity. I'm willing to bet this is close to what Ford used.

I’ve got a start to one. I don’t know anything about it really. It’s a late model, it came with 2 blocks and a 4 dip pan, lots of stuff, fellows, bands, steering column, even the straps from the back of the hogshead to the frame. I’ve got a late model transmission already. I just got it today but it’s about as much of a T as I ever get because I...

Some may recall my pique at the price quoted for delivery to the USA for 5 tubes from Blockley. Hopefully those same people also read that the price quoted was in serious error and was experienced by another Forum member as well.

Well, here is the upshot. After discovering that the shipping quote was in error and promptly followed up with the...

2022 Minnesota area Model T Reunion June 11-12.

It is interesting that a person is looking for the perfect Model T, one the meets his unusual close standard. Nothing else will do for him. He wants the result of someone else's hard work and much time. He does not want to do any of this hard work or will not take the time to do so. That is his privilege, of course, but it sets him apart from most...

Used valve springs. All look good, no rust. $.40 each plus flat rate shipping. USA only.

Used steering boxes for sale. T932C, Ti932B, and TT boxes. $25 each plus flat rate shipping. USA only.

Having a 1/2” plate machined at a local shop next week, and they’ll be building my “lake style” exhaust.

The measurements I acquired off the forum, that I corrected with information from original post:
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I also saw a post with the plate that was produced by Chaffin years ago:...

09-10 Front Radiator Panel. Some solder around edges. No dents. $50 plus shipping. USA only.

Re-babbetted main bearing caps. .010 over. $125 for all three plus flat rate shipping. USA only.

Used transmission clutch push rings. Box full. Buy one or all. Make offer plus shipping. USA only.

We live in an old factory building and when we bought it years ago, a neighbor told us that a friend of his from school worked there as his first job through high school. He was drafted right out of high school and killed in Vietnam 5 months later. We honor him with his picture and share his story. Sgt. Lauren Heydinger, son of the local barber....

Last weekend my son and I took our speedster up to the Fairgrounds in Allentown, PA to participate in the Vintage Dirt Drags.

The event focuses on flatheads and early OHV powered Hot Rods and early motorcycles. The fairgrounds have been around for well over 100 years and they started racing cars on the dirt oval horse track sometime in the...

Looking for front hub with shoulder on inside for speedometer gear. Must be serviceable. No cracks, or opened up at the wheel bearings. Races must still be press fit.

I have the Guinn wooden bands on my ‘26 T Coupe. If the T drives fine in low gear but will not pop into high gear when the car gets up to speed and the pedal is released, would you say the clutch band is too tight? Jim Patrick

Just sold one to a gentleman and found another. Called the gooseneck I just learned. 75.00 plus shipping IMG_20220314_113210531.jpg IMG_20220314_113231869.jpg IMG_20220314_113220729.jpg

Can't figure out why this is bored into the engine side of the this firewall....what's it for? It is only 5/8's deep and it does intersect the mixture control rod that passes through that slant drilled hole. Is there some sort of vibration damper that fits inside to keep the rod from turning on it's own whilst the car is traveling? You can see it...

Finally finished most of the running gear and directed my focus to my roadster body - only to discover a former owner had pop-riveted patch panels along the entire length of both side of the body (firewall to back of bucket) to cover up rusted out panels and (unfortunately) a significant amount of the subframe is also rusted out or paper thin…...

Looking for a set of original sun visor corners for a 27 coupe.

Many communities in the last couple years have paused parades but around here getting back to semi normal. People are very patriotic in these parts, This is a copy of an extremely rare radiator accessory, Uncle Sam holding a 48 star flag. I’d hate to tell you how much I paid for the original as someone may tell Wifey Connie! We have only about 20...

Video link to Erik Barrett explaining the modifications
required to add an electric starter to
a 1914 Model T:

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FJ

So, after a few years in storage, I've been working on getting my 1919 Speedster running.

A few items to bear in mind:
- Rajo overhead Model 30
- Hand crank only
- Texas T distributor with new Champion A-25 plugs
- Carter fuel pump with Holley regulator set at 1.5 lbs pressure; flow test was good
- Stromberg RF carb, no leaks
- half a tank of...

I have just replaced a faulty aftermarket clutch with a NOS Watts clutch which was made when Mr. Watts had that business. I have used several Watts clutches in the past and had no problems with them. I always set them up using the 13/16 measurement under the fingers, and that always worked out fine, within 1/2 turn or so. I installed this clutch...

Saturday July 16, 2022 from 7:00Am until it’s over. One of the oldest and best swap meets in the west. Tons of Model T, Model A, and pre-war Ford stuff. Open to all makes and models, automotive and hobby related items only. Long Beach City College Veterans Stadium, 5000 Lew Davis St. Long Beach, CA. $5 Admission, Free Parking. Spaces are 20ft wide...

For Sale, 1915-16 Coil box, New Switch, 4 screaming HOT brass top coils, Round corner one piece lid, it needs some TLC a very solid complete hard to find coil box with good coils. $500 obo. plus shipping. 1-423-two84-97fifty.
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My 19 touring had some leaks I was sealing up. I took the engine pan inspection cover off today to replace the gasket and seal it up better. To my knowledge, this was the first time in 33 years the cover has been removed. Can you guys take a look at the photos I took and see if you notice any issues or something that shouldn't be there? Does...

So much wrong about this video. Great respect for the WWll veteran though.

Found the Livingston radiator I was searching for and am now looking for a badge and serial number plate. Email me by using the envelope after you click on the contact button to the right of this post if you can help.

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Saturday July 16, 2022 from 7:00Am until it’s over. One of the oldest and best swap meets in the west. Tons of Model T, Model A, and pre-war Ford stuff. Open to all makes and models, automotive and hobby related items only. Long Beach City College Veterans Stadium, 5000 Lew Davis St. Long Beach, CA. $5 Admission, Free Parking. Spaces are 20ft wide...

Saturday July 16, 2022 from 7:00Am until it’s over. One of the oldest and best swap meets in the west. Tons of Model T, Model A, and pre-war Ford stuff. Open to all makes and models, automotive and hobby related items only. Long Beach City College Veterans Stadium, 5000 Lew Davis St. Long Beach, CA. $5 Admission, Free Parking. Spaces are 20ft wide...

I have installed the repaired and repainted front fenders, new hood shelf wood and trying to fit the repo radiator apron but no cigar yet. The front of the fenders where they bend over the front of the frame extend behind the apron and won't let it come back to meet the front engine mount. The original apron was welded to the radiator shell and...

I need to change to safety glass in my 100 year old touring T.
I have taken the frame and glass out of the car and found a fellow to cut the safety glass and replace it.
What advice can forum users give me to get out the old glass and put in the new safety glass?
Should heat be applied or some solvent to loosen the glass? It seems to be solidly...

These take a long time to make and are most economically done in batches. That said, even in batches, they still do not come cheaply.

Contact me via EMAIL for information

Thank you

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FS One NOS (almost) Lester 30 X 3 1/2 white wall tire. In case you haven't notice nobody's making 30 X 3 1/2 white walls any more. While on a 4 day tour recently I had a tire problem on old #4, on the third day. As a true track race car #4 doesn't carry a spare, and we were a long way from home. I Called a friend in the area and borrowed the only...

I think someone was looking for one of these. Has the socket off center. $20.00 + shipping. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan
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Here are 7 triple gears. All are rivet type. $15.00 + shipping. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan
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Here are 3 transmission bands. Old style without removable ears. $20.00 + shipping. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan
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New part, exactly correct. Finishing up a short run and will be available next week

please email me

sorry, no sales to California

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I came across this spotlight without mounting brackets, just a handle. Anyone have anymore info on this product or its manufacturer?

I have 5 new Comander brand tires, rubber stem tubes and flaps. $750 for all I am in Indiana. Can send pictures if interested in them.

I have a steel, high radiator shell for sale. It has tapered mounting brackets which I believe makes it is for a high radiator. It has a mixture of black paint and surface rust. I don't see any rust out, cracks, or missing pieces. I am asking $125 plus shipping.

If you have any questions or need any more pictures, please let me know. Radiator...

This is a narrow style transmission cover (5th style)
For very late 1909 & 1910. The cover is in good shape no cracks in the perimeter mounting bosses, the pedals are crisp & pedal holes have been sleeved plus the Clutch pedal boss has been reinforced. Really a nice addition. $1650.00 plus the ride to your location. I bought this for a 1910...

Waiting for me when i got home, thanks to Calimers wheel shop. Now I would like to stain these black, what have you guys done that finishes well, oil/water based ect.

I am looking @ a pre-stain water based wood conditioner and then applying a water based wood stain Varithane. Any input would be great, thanks in advance.

Here are 4 NOS starter brush plates. $20.00 + shipping.
Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan
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I have 25 wood panels I got with a bunch of coils. These are same thickness as wood on coils. I think they were to be used as repair panels on coils. Size is 5 1/4” x 8 1/4”.
I don’t need them. $20 shipped to lower 48. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan
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WTB: Front spring, 7 leaf, rounded and tapered ends.

A contrast to the Model T Ford in its heyday was The Cole Aero-Eight. From 1915 to 1925 Cole featured a V-8 engine car in a variety of body styles. I find it interesting how much more sophisticated other cars were in the same era. Somehow it puts things in perspective and I appreciate the Ts just that much more.
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I think I have seen vacuum gauges on Montana 500 dashes in the past. If not has anyone run a vacuum gauge on there model T and know what the vacuum is under acceleration? I know this changes with altitude just looking for ball park figure from hard acceleration to WOT.
Thanks.
Craig.

Today, I got a set of door and window shim sets at Lowes for about $6.00 and they make excellent coil shims.

With them still sealed tight with plastic wrap, I cut the pack in two at the middle with a miter saw.

Then cut each section in two off center, so I had 1 inch and 1 1/2 inch wedges.

Then made the ends slightly smoother on my belt sander,...

Stock Model T's, in short, Ford Races, were a part of the program at some of the larger race meets as a filler before the featured races. These races were just as popular with Ford Owners in the grandstand as the Fronty Fords that ran in the Indianapolis 500 races in the 1920s.

This race was held at the Legion Ascot Park Race Track outside of Los...

This is a complete unit that will need to be gone through. Asking $750 firm.I WILL NOT SHIP THIS, BUT I CAN BRING IT TO THE MOTHER LODE MODEL T SWAP MEET IN AUBURN CA. ON THIS COMING JUNE 5TH 2022. OR you can stop by our house and pick it up.
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Please reply to my email address below if your...

I am picking my 1922 up in a couple of days and taking it to the port to be shipped to Alaska. I need to get as free a neutral on the handbrake as possible so the shippers can move it (they will not drive it). The car has Rocky Mountain brakes and the the transmission brake does not really need to work during shipping. I can readjust things when I...

Cleaning off shelf's. Sets 1 & 2 are 5.00 each. Sets 3&4 are 8.00 each plus shipping. IMG_20220526_131325221.jpg IMG_20220526_131337070.jpg IMG_20220526_131340831.jpg IMG_20220526_131344835.jpg IMG_20220526_131331606.jpg

I would like to buy a wood wheel puller.
I have one but for the life of me I cant find it.
If some on in the Tucson, Arizona area would loan me one that would work.
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If anyone who read part 1 is interested, the link below has part 2. Frank Kulick was one of Henry Fords first five employees with FMC, and the only one hired by HF himself. Kulick was the face of Ford racing, and along with Henry Ford, probably the best known of all Ford employees between 1904 and 1928.

To read part 2, click on the link:...

Need a set for a low cowl 23, should be the metal style.
Thanks

Want to buy Stevens number T-181 rethreading tool. Used to clean up the hub cap threads on the front & rear hubs. Darryl Bobzin

I just put white vinegar my radiator to clean it. How long should it be left in?

Is there a forum member who lives near
Topanga, California who would be willing
to give driving lessons and serve as a Mentor
to a new Model T owner ?

FJ

I am wondering if someone can be of help on this

I have a 1922 Canadian Touring. Before I start the upholstery do I need to add the wood trim around the top edge of the seats. It already has the plastic trim installed as per my pics but Im not sure if I need to build or buy the wood rails and attach them. IMG_5100.jpeg IMG_5101.jpeg

I checked...

Betsy, my Model T turns 100 today!

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Regards,

Steve Boothroyd

I'm trying to help an elderly friend on his Model T (1927 Roadster). He has a 12 volt battery installed but he is still running the 6 volt wooden coils and generator. He's using a ballast resistor (white porcelain resistor) that reduces power from 12 volts to 6 volts. We're having trouble with the car running for only a few seconds then dying. I...

Since I’m not too bright on things like this….

Is this a Mag horn or a DC horn? The coil thingy has me thinking it may be AC??

Thanks in advance….

I am looking to buy Wheel Dollies to move my vehicles around the garage. I'll either be moving my '28 A or '26 T or '55 Chevy truck. When the rating says it's good for 1,000 pounds is that at each wheel? Would 4 of them hold up a 3,000+ truck? Or do I need ones rated for the total weight of the truck?

I need to adjust my headlights upward. When using a plumb bob, they are about 1/4 out of adjustment. I know there is some special tool that Ford created to do bend that thick bar, but I don't have one. What have other done to adjust their headlights (up or down - not left/right) Thanks.

Have a set of new floorboards I purchased at Luray last year that I won’t be using. Made by Jonathan Anderson for an ‘11 Torpedo. Would like to get back what I paid for them, $210. Willing to ship domestically at my expense.

Feel free to reach out.
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Thanks,
Austin

As seen in picture. All are used and look decent. $25 gets them. Shipping inside the U.S. is included. Please email if you are interested, do not post here or pm. Thanks!

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As seen in picture. All are used and look decent, not rusty. $30 gets them. Shipping inside the U.S. is included. Please email if you are interested, do not post here or pm. Thanks!

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SOLD ORIGINAL UNMOLESTED aluminum valve cover for the Frontenac OHV head. You’ve heard of unobtanium? Here you go. Tmorsher@icloud.com no repairs, no extra holes Tim made the bad mistake of buying a reproduction years ago. Don’t make the same mistake Tim did. Tmorsher@icloud.com to reach me. Thanks! 1A5F18F0-9CA8-4BC4-A228-0C2B460241C7.jpeg...

Nice and clean ready to install. 50.00 plus shipping IMG_20220519_135716915.jpg IMG_20220519_135653705.jpg IMG_20220519_135641778.jpg IMG_20220519_135634067.jpg

Pulled off an engine and cleaned up. Looks like it will operate nicely. 35.00 plus shipping IMG_20220519_145544574.jpg IMG_20220519_145533672.jpg IMG_20220519_145522146.jpg IMG_20220519_145458010.jpg

A couple questions:

How many speeds does a Warford have
does it have reverse
how do you modify the drive shaft
can you buy an already shortened driveshaft

Thank you for your help in advance!

Jonah D'Avella

Here we go with that firewall again. The drawing shows ⅜ holes for the two bolts and calls for T-7255 body bolts without giving the bolt size. The bolts used when this car was assembled in the seventies are ⁵⁄₁₆ . I'm assuming that the ⁵⁄₁₆ bolts are wrong and they should be ⅜ , but I'd better check and be sure. I've found plenty of incorrect...

WTB '26-'27 touring top bows/irons

I have just purchased a 1926 Model T pickup. It is in need of a new roof. Does anyone have a resource for a wood kit for this vehicle?

Thanks,

Ben Fry
San Benito, TX
956-498-5990

Starter switch with extension use on 19 - 27 $25.00 Front floor board support 22 * 25 $15.00 Spare rim carrier outer clamp $5.00
Radiator apron for 17 - 23 (T 3977-E) $50.00 All are plus postage. DSC00006.JPG DSC00005.JPG DSC00011.JPG DSC00034.JPG DSC00033.JPG

Have a couple of Ford script inlets fs. 10.00 each plus shipping IMG_20220525_122713797.jpg IMG_20220525_122720579.jpg

These are 1/2 for22-27 touring roadster.28.00 for the pair plus shipping IMG_20220525_132957971.jpg IMG_20220525_133008133.jpg IMG_20220525_133018701.jpg

I am also going to make a run of the Reamer/Taps for the Stevens tool. Price will be $200 + shipping. If you want one email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan 1F63BB1A-86D2-4CBF-8351-B678600E540B.jpeg

I am looking for one of these snow chains that are pictured below. It is made by the Bear MFG Co.
I am looking for one to complete a set of eight. I have seven.

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Are there any antique electric car guys on here? I have searched the web for interest groups but have not found any. Art

What is the bore spacing for the T engine as well as the Model A. Searched but with no avail. Thanks

Glad to answer questions and add pictures if needed. $375 now $310 shipping included to the 48. A

I've been calling around for a piece of 14 1/2 round 1/4 thick laminated glass with 1/2 of it having a polished edge for the monocle windshield for the speedster I'm building..... I only found 2 places that would do it, one wanted $325.00 the other $430.00. I know it's a tricky piece to cut, but does anyone know of an economical place to get a...