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I'm looking for some input and advice regarding how realistic an idea I have is.

Here is a little background information: I'm looking at retiring in about 5 years and we'll probably be downsizing shortly thereafter (or so I've been told...). My main hobbies have been vintage and antique snowmobiles as well as some old tractors & a few old cars &...

I have several complete Model T chassis' available for purchase. All late model years. $500 to $1500. Come take a look. Cash and carry. Located at the garage in Lake Elsinore, CA. Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928

Time to get some of the shop floor space cleared up. I have many complete engines (1917-1927) and several Ton Truck Ruckstell rear Axles with outside brakes that need to find new homes. Come take a look $200 each. Cash and carry. Located at the garage in Lake Elsinore, CA. No shipping. Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928

Hello all,

I finally got my 22 touring barn find running today. It starts ok its firing on all cylinder well but it has a clear knock. The knock is in time with one of the pistons and it gets progressively louder as it heats up. After a few minutes it gets VERY loud and the engine slows to a stop.

this is not good -

My guess is its a bearing...

So I want to make sure I get the layering correct. Got my kit from Classtique ( a very well made kit!!). For a 26 touring. Starting from the vinyl to the springs for the front seat back.

1. Vinyl this has a layer of cotton and then burlap secured with the buttons that are on the rear of the seat.

2. Next 2 layers of cotton that was marked...

I have had my 1924 Coup for about a month now but prior she was not used much for the last 4 years. The first thing I did was remove the package shelf and move the seat back 5 inches. This took a bit longer than expected as I found some wood rot that needed to be fixed... It was a bit of work but well worth the gained legroom. Then it was on to...

These are images generated by Artificial Intelligence on the Stable Diffusion website.

You type in a description (eg Model T Snowmobile) and hit Generate Image.

I wonder if anyone recognises the photos they are based on?

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I had to buy a new safe. The old one was one I bought from an S&L that moved to a new location and this one had been used for the cashiers drawer storage. The hinges were so worn that I was having great difficulty closing the door. while cleaning out the safe there in the back corner in an old Yuban coffee can I found some of my old coins. I never...

I looked underneath the truck today and discovered I had a bad seal on my differential.

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Greetings All!! Get ready for a wonderful and rewarding Tulare Swap Meet at the Tulare County Fair Grounds on April 14-15 2023. Move-in day is April 13 from 9:00am to 6:00pm. This year we have a new and, (hopefully), permanent venue. After two years at the Agri-Center, we moved to the Fair Grounds. This will be a Pre-War ONLY event this year, much...

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THIS IS THE MOST VALUABLE TOOL I HAVE IN MY SHOP. IT WILL STRAIGHTEN ANYTHING. CAMSHAFTS, CRANKSHAFTS, DRIVE SHAFTS, FRONT AXLES, REAR AXLES. , REAR AXLE HOUSINGS. I WOULD NOT SELL IT IF I WASN'T SO OLD. $6.000.00 951-735-4791 DSC0433 PRESS.JPG

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This is a really great, original book. My Auto Book: Indispensable to the Motorist is a first edition with a 1908 copyright date and written by The Outing Publishing Company. This hardcover book measures about 7 1/2 by 5 and has about 200 pages. It is a log book where motorist would write the date of each trip, the names of those who attended,...

Looking to buy top irons square type for my son’s new to him 22 roadster. Trying to find a set to match a patina car. They are the two man variety. New would be acceptable if you purchased a set and have changed direction. Mark Eyre, Email meyre14t@yahoo.com.

I am looking for pictures of the seat back upholstery on a 19 roadster. I am especially interested in the area of the arm rests and where the body dips down from the top bow saddle bracket to the arm rest. I want to know how close the upholstery follows the body contour. Inside and outside views with the top up would be great. If anyone has a...

1915 horn. Nice solid condition, has new brass screen and cover. Appears dent free, has a few tiny dings here and there. 150.00 includes shipping lower 48.

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From a friend I got a Octopus Growler ,he is made in England .
Here in the Netherlands we have 240 Volt AC .
So I like to know or this growler is 110 or 220 Volt .
Thanks for your answer .

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WTB a jack like the black one in the pic.4199376284

I will buy any and all Splitdorf or Benton mica insulated spark plugs regardless of condition.
You can reach me with the email in the attached photo below.

Thanks!

Brass Single twist horn and fittings made by Standard, pictures to your email or text. Asking $275 plus shipping by USPS Priority Box. Jim

I am wanting to purchase an Enclosed trailer to haul a single Model T Touring and am looking for some advise on what the size enclosed trailer one should use. I want to be able to go in and out with the top up with a 1924 Touring Car that has a height of about 7 feet and a 1909 that is about 7 foot three inches. The height of the door would be...

I just spoke with Debbie at the Fair Grounds. If you want a space for this year's event, please contact Debbie, or me, by this Friday. They want to close the registration by April 3rd. Debbie's phone number is: (five five nine)686-four seven zero seven. My number is: (five five nine)967-zero one one two. You really don't want to miss this event....

Here are a set of new crank and cam gears for sale. Extra to me. Cam gear is Al. Crank gear is steel. $75 for set + shipping. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan
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15 binders for the Vintage Ford magazine published by the Model T Ford Club of America

Each binder holds six issues (one year) of Vintage Ford

$30

Local pick up in south Minneapolis or I can deliver them to Bob Peterson's April 22 swap meet in Kenyon, MN

We are in the planning stages of putting together a model T tour in Eastern Europe, with the antique automobile and model T club of Hungary, and the caretakers of the Jozsef Galamb museum in September of 2024.
Gathering information to find out if anyone would be interested in a 15 day tour that includes Budapest and Vienna with your own model T....

I’ve got what may be the last new Berg’s radiator, that I bought from him last winter just as he was shutting down the business. The box arrived, I peeked inside and put it away til needed. Well, opened it up today to install on my ‘26 RPU and saw that the upper hose neck is very different than all of my other radiators. Not only does it take a...

Storyful 3-27-23 (On Yahoo News today)
Headline: Tire Shoots Off Truck and Flips Car on Los Angeles Freeway

The front left wheel came off a pickup on the freeway just ahead of a Kia SUV. The Kia went over the rolling wheel and was launched into the air, flipped, and came down on its top, then rolled and landed on its wheels. As the Kia slid to a...

Some know Robert ( Bob ) Peterson.

For those that don’t - Bob lives between Rochester & Minneapolis in Kenyon, Minnesota.

He has several Model T’s and Model A’s.

He hosts a Swap Meet at his farm each year.

What caught my eye - about 2.5 years ago Bob purchased the 1913 Ford Dealership Building in his small hometown in a sealed bid auction....

How I install a tire with NO TIRE LEVERS. No risk of scratching the paint on the wheels.
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Here are some 3420 low speed adjusting screw lock nuts. They are NOS. $2.50 each + shipping. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan
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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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Early switch panel. Has lock tumbler in, key 55. But does not turn. No switch parts. Has an amp meter, don’t know condition. Needle does move. $20.00 + shipping. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan.
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Here is a 26/27 amp meter. Looks like an original, but I am not sure. Needle moves, don’t know if it works. $25.00. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan.
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I thought I would check in with the experts before I take to tinkering tomorrow. Not too much to my dismay at the moment all of our modern vehicles are having issues so our 26 touring has had to step up to fill the void. Today I had to run to Wytheville (about 60 miles roundtrip) to get some feed for our mules. Going there I noticed what I...

I got a reground cam in a box marked.295 lift. How can I find out what it is? Thanks Dan

Three years ago - on the eve of the beginning of
COVID-19 travel restrictions in Minnesota - I found
myself visiting a Living Legend in Minnesota.

I had to be out of the state in the next day
or so - I could not visit his farm.

This year - he will host another swap meet at his
Farm on April 22nd for Model A and T Hobbyists.

This Is What I...

WTB.
I need to match this door handle on my Dad's Street rod. No idea what it really goes to. Anyone help with identifying or have this handle.
Brian Dowell 586 864 5110

We are having our 6th annual Model T- Model A - prewar swap meet and car show at our farm Saturday April 22, 2023 stating at 7AM. Free overnight primitive camping. Free setup, free admission. Restroom and lunch wagon on site. Location is 7525 County 12 Blvd. Kenyon, Mn. 55946. 50 miles south of St. Paul. Buy, sell or look. Questions, call 507 458...

We are having our 6th annual Model T- Model A- prewar swap meet and car show at our farm Saturday, April 22, 2023 starting at 7AM. Free overnight primitive camping. Free setup, free admission. Rest room and lunch wagon on site. Location is 7525 County 12 Blvd, Kenyon, Mn. 55946. 50 miles south of St. Paul. Buy, sell, swap or look. Questions, Bob &...

Anyone know what this ring gear and pinion fit.
11 tooth pinion 42 on ring gear. Shaft in pinion is tapered like a T. Looks to be same size as T. Any info would welcome. Thanks Dan
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Forum Chums……
This is off topic….if not of interest or not allowed please remove…..two videos to follow from my bailiwick…..you folks have taught me so much about the Model T and my new venture….thought I’d share my area of a little knowledge……I love wrenching in all iterations!

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Anyone know the maximum amount of material that can, or has been removed from the late model cyl head?

I am contemplating installing a set of 265 chev pistons into a T block to accomodate the chevy crankshaft I will be installing.
It seems the chevy pistons are a pretty close match for the chevy rods, this will require a bushing for the wrist...

Here is a nice unbroken early 26 fan mount. If you have a car that needs one of these you know how hard nice UNBROKEN ones are to find. $65.00 + shipping. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan.
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Looking for a new cam shaft. Preferably a stipe .250, but would consider a .280 if one is available. I called Chaffins to see if they had any of their new cams i stock but said they don't do those anymore and no regrinds on the shelf either.

Does anybody have something they would sell?

I needed to drain my radiator and now that I refilled it the petcock is dripping. The car has an original radiator and the petcock seems loose. Any tricks to help with this or is it off to the radiator shop?

A Kingston five ball with updraft and intake manifold $450 plus shipping.

For sale: Driveshaft tube in good condition $100 plus shipping
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Can anyone tell me if there were 1915 Touring cars that did not have the brass radiator? I'm trying to resolve with a friend. Would there be a late 15 change to steel curved radiators and hoods? Thanks.
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With Tulare and Luray coming up, I thought there might be some pickup options. I have decided to part with this set of four wheels (30x3.5) and four hubs (2R, 2L) with caps in Model T size. Some might run them, but were it me I would re-rim all four. Two rims have pretty deep pits on the inside and marginally sharp spots. One rear hub has a small...

When I purchased my 1927 coupe in 1954, eight coils came with it. When I started the coupe restoration, I purchased a coil tester, and all tested OK. I had the Coil Man restore five, and I am keeping the other three for possible future use. I recently coated the five with three applications of boiled linseed oil per his recommendation.

I thought...

For sale: tail light and license plate combo $25 plus postage
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Hi guy's
I'm putting together a rear for a upcoming project and found out the axle is a pre 1918. This has thrown a monkey wrench in my plans
on several points. First using the outside seals I prepurchased is out of the question. Fortunately Az Terry has a pair of early 2510 caps.
The other issue is there dosen't seem to be enough room for a...

Herb sent me a photo of an IF Harley sign. It got me digging and I found some images of the old Blasius Bros, Harley Davidson dealer. A 1935 photo of Broadway shows the dealer sign on the left.
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This is a painting I did from a later photo and sold to a local who remembered them better than I did.
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I found this...

GLOVER E. RUCKSTELL AND THE RUCKSTELL AXLE RETAIL PRICE $34.95 GET YOUR COPY WHILE THE SUPPLY LASTS FOR HALF PRICE $22.50 POSTAGE PAID, FOREIGN SHIPPING AT COST
951-735-4791 1939 S. MAIN ST. CORONA, CAL 92882
RUCKSTELL BOOK.docx BOOK_ADS.pdf

DIXIE FRONT END AND REAR END REBUILDING STAND. THIS STAND IS BETTER THAN THE KR WILSON AS IT IS MORE FLEXABLE $2,000
KR WILSON MODEL T & A ENGINE STAND WITH TOOL TRAY $1,800
KR WILSON MODEL T & A ENGINE STAND WITH TOOL TRAY AND ROLLER BASE $2,500
PAN STRAIGHTENING STAND $2,000 SOLD
TRANSMISSION BALANCING STAND $800
KR WILSON COMBINATION MACHINE...

for sale: 2nd ad...(sweet potatoe) sediment bowl with Ford script and part #T2085 $50 plus shipping
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This lid/cap came with some Model T parts I picked up a while back. I’ve had a lot of T accessories over the years but I haven’t been able to figure out what this lid’s application was for. The lid measures 3.4” in diameter.

Thanks!

Here is an original straight cut timing gear set. They were together so looks like a set. $15.00 + shipping. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan
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Good morning all,
I have searched the web looking for a nice full side view photo or sketch of a Steel Closed Cab TT Snowmobile. Lots of pics of angled views but none a straight side view. If I can find a nice pic, I need someone with printing capability to print off half a dozen 8 1/2x11’s. I would be happy to pay for the copies. I want to cut...

A couple years ago I bought a complete HP5A as shown in photos. Upon taking it apart I found damage at the bottom of the float bowl where the casting was broken. A repair was attempted with a poor job of brazing the parts by a prior owner. Needless to say, I was disappointed.

This should be repairable by someone more skilled than myself. I’m...

I’m selling one of my Mercury front axles. Good condition and with good threads.
$3000 plus shipping. Located in Sweden.

Here is the 2nd steering column to be identified. (Last one).

Column Length is about 54-56 inches.

Steering wheel is finger-jointed wood.

Spark and Throttle control levers are near the top of the column and have spring loaded lockers to maintain a setting.

The control levers and quadrants might be brass, but I have not done a test.

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Does anyone have a factory drawing of the two piece valve? Any year would be ok.

I'm putting together an article for our local club magazine and am after the material for the head and stem & also details on how the two are joined.

Paula has posted some new videos of the MTFCA Wonderful Wisconsin 2022 National Tour. Please give her a thumbs up. Great videos- lots of effort.
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The videos are also posted on the Tennessee T’s website

This is a really nice original and complete Hempy Cooper line boring jig from the early 1920s for Model T blocks. It is complete with original shaft, gears and cutters. Great unit. Asking $500 plus shipping.

144 issues of Vintage Ford published by the Model T Ford Club of America

$75 for the entire collection

Local pick up in south Minneapolis or I can deliver them to Bob Peterson's April 22 swap meet in Kenyon, MN.

Years, volumes and issue numbers listed below:

1969 - Volume 4: 3, 4, 5
1970 - Volume 5: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
1971 - Volume 6: 1, 3, 4, 5,...

looking for a peddlers box for a roadster. Condition not important as long as it has the hardware.

frontyboy 2ho6 9191949 text or call.

Is anyone using a GPS speedometer on their Model T? How is it working out and do the coils cause a problem?

HAVE 3 ORIGINAL FORD AGENCY PARTS BINS, 2 WITH DRAWERS $1,000 EA

GLEN CHAFFIN 951-735-4791 CHAFFIN0394@GMAIL.COM

Found some of these bolts in some NOS stuff. Anyone have ideas what it might be for? I was thinking maybe TT rear spring clamps?
Have not gotten size yet, but will if needed. Thanks Dan
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Do you have this early Model T Coil Box Key? I am looking for a photo of this key for a project I am working on.

Thanks for the anticipated cooperation and assistance,

Don Demio

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For Sale: front wheel hub, rear wheel hub and hub flange. $240
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Various make running light bumper clamp setups and a bumper mount strapping clamp, plus some additional parts. Asking $55 plus postage.
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Please use this email address below and NOT the personal messaging system to contact me.

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For sale: straps for gas tank 09/11 $50 plus postage
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For sale: set of 4 wire wheels $800 prefer picked up

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For sale: Ford Script on both sediment bowl with petcock in good condition $50 plus postage
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ORIGINAL NON FORD KEY BOARD $25.00 PLUS SHIPPING SAYS KEYS TO FIT FORDS

SOLD

Optima Battery ? Looking forward to 6 volt after tax refund arrives.... After looking at lower sales prices from independent vendors, bargains galore, and several opinions given by friends,.... I probably will purchase direct from manufacturer to get a true new battery. Others that have purchased thru cheaper sales have actually purchased used...

Saw this sticker at the local cruise in this evening, I got a chuckle out of it and thought I would share. Right cute little Triumph to.

These are great looking period nickel plated cast brass door lever extensions for all three Model T touring car doors. The knobs on these raise above the tops of the doors for easy access. Asking $65 for the set plus postage. THESE HAVE BEEN SPOKEN FOR, THANKS!
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Please use this email address below and NOT the personal...

I was wondering when the stamped body numbers first appeared on the front floor risers and how long they continued. Also, can you please post some photos of actual stampings? The one I’ve included is from a 1917 touring, but it appears to be stamped onto metal, when I always thought the riser area was typically wood?...

Posting for a non forum member. 1915 Roadster. Electric start, distributor, ruckstell, another driveline transmission you’ll have to ask the owner about an Rocky Mountain brakes. For more information contact: Con Faraudo. Seven-Oh-Seven Five-4-Five 7539. Car is located in Fulton, California. Asking price $14,000....

Posting for non forum member. 1915 Touring mostly stock with electric start, KC Warford transmission and Rocky Mountain brakes. Contact owner for more information: Con Faraudo Seven-Oh-Seven Five-4-Five 7539. Car is located in Fulton, California. Asking price $14,000

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Hoping to find a carbide generator appropriate for a mostly original car with a 50 year old paint job. Must be excellent and complete.

I’m still looking for a reliable 1917-21 T touring car with original engine and running condition. I’m not as concerned about how pretty the body is as much as I am mechanicals. I also want a car with starter, Demountable wheels and side lamps. And yes, I know early cars didn’t have starters and I know later ones without demountables didn’t have...