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J. R. Irvin Mfg. Co. 220 McCarty St. Indianapolis, Indiana.
Manufacturers of aftermarket Ford model T bodies and detachable fore doors. IMG_7680.jpeg

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...

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...

A mining memorabilia collector has this in their collection. I think this would be a great badge to have reproduced.
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I am getting close to the point where the rear axle is ready to go in so I am looking at other parts that need to be in place. I have a nice Muncie that I am using in this car. I have the proper connectors and the support, but I don’t have the hardware for mounting the support. The manual shows a couple of “U” bolts that go over the top of the...

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...

If our '21 Touring doesn't sell in another week or two I want to install the new top we have. We've had the car almost 8 years. I have watched videos and read articles on how to. I will have some help available.

Post your OCF 2024 Photos and Video links here!

I'm looking for a period tilt bed for a model TT truck, interested in just the bed assy. or a project truck if need be.
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I found this elsewhere on the www. It apparently is a top to convert a Touring into a closed sedan. I have never seen one, not even a picture before. Anybody else got one? Can anyone direct me to more pics & info on them?

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...

By chance are there any members selling Model T parts at the Cowtown Farmers market in Pilesgrove, New Jersey?

For those who have been assigned to park at the Rotunda Center (17000 Rotunda Sr) off of the Southfield Rd. service/feeder, -or for the Lansing Run participants who are parked beside the Rotunda lot in the Link Engineering lot.

Since all of the construction is going on, there likely will be a lot of brass-era cars going back to their trailers on...

We will be at Hershey again this year with a lot of parts for the various add on distributors that were used on the model T. Find us at C4N 31 -32

Tom

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For Sale a good set of 26/27 running boards.
Ford Script both sizes ,Made in USA.

$175 plus shipping

Thanks,
Clay

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Hello,
Got this rim with some common T rims. Anyone know the brand of this smooth inner 21 rim?

Thanks, Clay

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Howdy,
Seeing clutch springs advertised in classified section brings a question to mind. What is the compression rate (lbs) in one inch?
Thank you

I think this car could vie for the best Torpedo in the world. It's absolutely spectacular. Early 1911 Torpedo roadster, ground up restoration, equipped as it left the factory. Authentic in every way. Impeccable restoration completed and the owner died. It never saw the road. The gas tank is sparkly clean. Comes with a few spare parts. $35,000.00...

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...

I'm looking for a replacement low speed drum and was looking for help in what to look for.
Cracks across the band and across the ribs I've seen on videos but what about the outer surface condition?
And what if it has been turned in the past?

Thanks

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?

I sold Tim a starter and he filmed a little video of how it arrived

Jeff

I am selling the parts storehouse of my dad and grandpa. As I get stuff out and sorted I will take pictures and list here.
First items are a rain topper for seventeen to twenty one goes at top of wood firewall $45
3 nice steering wheels with metal spyders and bakealike rims $39 each
double Flair tool with box $35
3 piece vacuum grip miniature...

For sale a new 6 volt Mitsubishi alternator!
Catalog price is$259+ tax and shipping
Mine is $200 plus shipping
Pm me if interested

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

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.

Does anyone have the instructions for a Schlaich Lock made for Motometers? The way they work is seemingly obvious but I am hunting for the original instructions just for reference.

Wanted 26-7 coupe driver side door latch pic of the passenger latch is the style I need bolts on the interior of the door. Door in second pic. Also looking for front door window regulators and exterior door handles Plenty of parts to trade

Wood door trim mostly coupe stuff 30$ each plus the ride ask any questions I can measure any of them if your interested.

Pair of nice used wire wheel Front Hubs 300$ plus the ride

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...

I have 10 original 1909-10 hubcap for sale. Not perfect but still very good. $40 each. Plus shipping. Kdmks AT att.net.

KW switch. Works, key does not withdraw from switch. Fits Master Vibrator and 1913 coil box. Needs coil box front plate. $85 plus flat rate shipping.
USA only.

Accessory tire irons and wheel lug wrenches from a garage in Ashokan, NY. Also fits head bolts. Surface rust only. On has sticky surface from being taped. Rare, hard to find. $50 pair plus shipping. USA only.

Re-built 6 volt starter for sale. Bought in Carlisle as rebuilt and never used. I no longer have need for it and will sell it for what I paid. Will add picture later today. $275 plus shipping. USA only.

Every book and video I've seen mentions or shows 3 Driven Gear Sleeve Washers, but when I disassembled my transmission I found only 2 and one was fused to the shaft. Were there always 3 and one of mine got eaten?

What the shaft looks like now

I'm would say the shaft is unusable at this point with all the scoring

What's up with Rootlieb? I get an error when I try their site. Is it down, changed or non-existent?

Our chapter had a shop day today. We adjusted the timing and carburetor on a distributor equipped speedster, replaced a stripped exhaust nut on a 1915 Touring, replaced the fuel tank in another 1915 Touring and successfully recharged a magneto in a 1917 delivery truck using the Carnegie method. None of the projects caught fire so I’m calling it a...

Sold in pairs price + shipping (think USPS Flat Rate may be best way, will calcualte least cost)
All key ways look very good as do the threads. I'm planning to wire brush the threads and do a hub cap fit

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Brown Patina $115
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Gray (almost look NOS) $200
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I have a nice 26-7 gas tank with straps and rubber gromets, $150 plus shipping Call or e-mail for pictures, Thanks, Dennis 401-932-3191.

2 repo hubcaps, nice , $25.00 each. 4 originals , all have issues. See pictures. All plus shipping. Kdmks AT att.net

I pulled out my cars and my truck out this morning, to sweep the floors, and decided it was time for a photo.... :lol:

Once I got down on the pavement, I had a struggle getting up. Old age sucks.

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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?

Up for sale is a bunch of reproduction E & J Carbide Generator parts, Ex the Late Bill Formby's business. We are just selling the parts off now.
There is E & J, but also Solar and Juno Brown parts as well,
if you are missing any little bits give us an email and we can look at what we have
Some parts include 10 E & J mounting brackets
E & J Locking...

A few days ago I put an ad on Facebook Marketplace for our '21 Touring. Since it was gassed up, tires inflated to proper specs, and ready to drive, we, my wife, and my three grandsons, ages 8, 14, and 16, and I took it for a ride today. Now I'm a little less motivated to sell it.

Brass hubcaps, 1914-16. Take your pick, no cracks, all are in good to better condition. $20 each plus shipping. Kdmks AT att.net.

Exact 09-10 fan blades die stamped with mounting holes. $140 for a set of 4 , postage $11 US , 09/10 blades have greater pitch than the later blades IMG_8518.jpeg IMG_8519.jpeg , Lang’s will rivet the blades on your hub including the rivets for $30. Larry Debaugh 4103361728

I wonder how many T guys are in the dark about using original valve stems. Yesterday, I had the pleasure of talking with a well know tire guy, and he was totally in the dark about how those early valve stems are mounted to the tubes!
The best information I've seen is from the Model A clubs. Those guys really get in there and do their research.

Its the weekend, time to get greasy...

I have an engine knock on my 22T- so I pulled each plug wires individually and seems like its coming from No. 1. So, I pulled the pan and I'm using plastigague to check the clearance. First pass came with no deformation at all, so I know the gap is greater than 0.003 in.

I measured the shims and they were...

Over the years I think I've probably tried all the available radiator flushes. Even CLR, but now the instructions on CLR say not for cooling systems. What is the best one for a Model T?

Pending sold to RK
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$5.00 each or all 4 for for $15 plus shipping.

I’d like to trade these low hood (17-22) hood shelves for a pair the later high hood (23-25) style. Looking for a nice set in similar condition to the ones I have. Not looking to sell, would really like to trade for the correct ones I need. I bought these at a swap meet thinking they were correct for my project but later realized they are not....

As some chapter's get smaller due to members dying off, has any chapter ever considered joining up with a Model A chapter? You could have a joint newsletter. Combine costs of meetings. Have bigger tours. Have more people available to work on cars. etc.

Would it even be allowed? Ins issues, etc. Just sitting here thinking outloud.

Pending sold to Richard K

Have 3 $5.00 each or all 3 for $10.
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Are you permitted to drive your own T in Greenfield Village? Is that only during the once a year festival parade? Where do I find the details?

New spinning for Brown 75 and Possibly 78 tail lamp Red Lense. Originally lenses were spun in place and the rim often split. These have the retaining rim spun and the lense is installed from the inside and epoxied in place . $83 each plus postage Larry Debaugh 4103361728 IMG_8382.jpeg IMG_8381.jpeg IMG_8383.jpeg IMG_8381.jpeg

Original Samson Lion Hand Operated mechanical Ahooga Horn. Excellent condition. Nice nickel plating (not chrome)on bell, some very minor age patina, no dents. Push plunger to operate. Very loud, ready to mount and use. Nice era correct horn. 9.5 length, 5 inch diameter bell. 200 includes shipping.

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Howdy, I’m looking for a nice set of 1911-12 running boards, or simply a passenger/right side, if that’s all I can find

Thanks MTFCA

FS: One restorable Jno. Brown 110 lantern. It will need a total restoration, the burner is missing, there's a dent in the back, the reflector plating has worn off, and the glass will have to be replaced. On the plus side, the top, while not perfect, is better than probably 80% of the Jno. Brown lights I've seen. Also includes a fount that is not...

Here is an extra to me TA14/15 mic for sale. This is a direct read mic, no math to do with it. Range is 1.2 inches to 3.4 inches.
It is made by some small company in MA. You may have heard of them Starrett. They made these just for Tobin Arp. It will work with any boring bar that is 1 1/8” dia. These were also for the SB,SBA and RA bearing...

Folks here is an opportunity to spread the word about an existing swap meet that wants to integrate a pre-war swap meet within their confines. It’s a very successful 19-year-old swap meet located in Duncan, Oklahoma. Please spread the word to friends and vendors about this meet. It’s located about 40 miles south of Chickasha, OK. If you are a...

For sale: alum S shaped intake $25 plus postage
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You see something online that you really want and someone beats you to it. Tonight, a missed a Simmons head on Facebook Marketplace. Someone say the ad before me and bought it for $50.00 ! Even if it was cracked and not repairable, I would have taken a chance for that.

Went to the local Fleet Farm today to get oil. Everything was synthetic or partial synthetic. I finally found 2 boxes of conventional 10w-30 oil and bought both. I do not like synthetic oil in my T. It seems to leak more. Is the conventional being discontinued? Thoughts?

for sale: transmission cover door, good condition $30 plus postage
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For sale: Wood hubs and flange. good condition $250 plus postage
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For sale: tail oil lamp and license bracket 15-19 $30 each plus postage
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For sale: Fan bracket #T604 with Ford script $30 plus postage

11 tooth pinion with Ford script $100

For sale: a pair of brake shoes $50 plus shipping
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For sale: Ford script head with made in USA $100 plus shipping 20240507_155020.jpg

Q&A videos seem to be all the rage on people's YouTube channels right now, so I thought I'd try a slice of the pie, with a Model T flavor!
After trawling through some of the comments on my channel, I've whittled them down to 15 questions and put them into a video for you all.
If you have any comments or questions you'd like to ask and possibly...

A few months ago I traded my 25 year old Dodge in for a 4 year old Ford Escape, one with only 3 cylinders. Little did I know I would soon have another 3 cylinder Ford, this time the 1914 Touring.

After trying many things, going back to basics, switching things around, testing this and prodding that I finally made some progress. A suggestion off...

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.

I am getting ready to mount my turtledeck onto the roadster bed behind the seat bucket. Should I put a layer of felt paper (maybe felt roofing paper) under the turtledeck? What was used originally if anything?
Thank you,
Craig

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Hello everyone, I recently went through my front axle and refreshed everything up: new tie rod bolts, spindle bolts, bushings, some ball joint shims (car already had some, I only replaced them and didn't add more), wheel bearings, the works. Didn't replace any large parts (e.g. tie rods, pitman arm), just cleaned up what was on there. During the...

This came in mail today!!!! Little over 4 weeks away.
Got to load trailer. Wondering what to take this year.
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Stay tuned to this channel for updates. Dan

I have this mid-teens(?) Holley G on a spare engine that apparently powered a saw bench way back when.

My 98-year-old Model T friend was over the other day and opined that it was a desirable unit for my newly-rebuilt '26 Touring engine (Z head, bigger valves, advanced timing gear, TW timer, well-balanced, hi vol intake manifold).

I read up a bit...

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Is it a 1926 Tourer?

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I have a Muncie transmission case and a Warford case with a pile of parts, all $150 plus shipping. tim 21303.jpg

A friend of mine who is new to Model T-s could benefit from Milt Webbs book………I can’t find one on EBay for him…..Thanks!

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

Checking to see if we have Model T guys close to Spring Texas?

Thanks

Fall is here. Time to cram in every touring opportunity. So yesterday the wife and I decided it was time to give Stanley our '26 Fordor some exercise. Nice drive around the country and went to Huron, next town over to to go walk their pier. You can barely see the lighthouse in upper right FAR background!
I grew up in this area as a kid and...