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The 2025 Ohio Model T Jamboree will be based out of WOOSTER, OH this year. The dates are August 29,30 and 31. As always it is Labor Day weekend, and it is in OHIO.
There is a BOGUS claim on line which looks to be AI generated saying that it will be held in a different place on a different weekend.

Make no mistake the Ohio Jamboree is in Ohio on...

Thanks to all who responded to my previous post. My 1916 with a 1921 engine is positive ground. To change it to negative ground I plan to:
1) reverse the battery cables
2) polarize the generator by briefly touching B+ to the field terminal
Should I disconnect the generator wire while I polarize the field (and reconnect it before I start the...

This week I finally added the factory pinstriping to the late 1911 touring car that I finished restoring in November 2022. A big thanks to Keith Townsend for providing pictures of the pinstriping on his car based on his research into proper striping that the factory did at that time.

I took it out for a drive today, but it appears that the...

As some of you know, I restore Ford 6v generators (model T. A and flathead V8), and I refurbish original Ford generator cutouts. Occasionally I'll refurbish other brand cutouts too. Last weekend at the Luray pre-war swap meet I picked up this unusual Auto-Lite cutout with side mounted terminals.

It was dirty and missing some hardware on the...

I have been a reader (learker?) of this forum for many years but have not kept up with it regularly. One think I asked about several years ago is still something I am not completely clear about. I am under the impression that the first jack appeared in a Model T toolkit in 1914. Some have argued that another Ford jack was used before that, such as...

WTB # 42 ignition key, But did not see this # on the key list. MY switch has 42 stamped on it, Any one else run into this? Thanks. Mike

Just bought a car with a distributor. Not sure who made this one. It is not connected to the timing lever. Should it be or does it have weights? Are tune up parts available? Thanks

Wow! June 7th & 8th is just around the corner. Well, as usual with my last minute antics, I just sent my entry forms in, and If you haven't already registered for the 64th Annual SCVMTFC speedster Endurance Run, time is running out. There's less than 2 weeks left before the deadline to get signed up. Without question, the best antique car...

I am looking for one of these (or two of the earlier style). If you have something for sale I would be very interested!

Thanks Scott

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As a Model K guy, it's always intrigued me that Henry Ford chose/allowed a Model K to lead the racers out of New York to St. Louis at the beginning of the race. As with most contests of the period, a prestigious lead car was always selected as the Pilot Car to enforce any controls and set the pace in endurance contests. A question that should be...

I guess I was pretty clueless on the availability of new stock replacement Scat T crankshafts. How long have you guys waited when buying one recently?

Can anyone refer me to a source for Medium Cream pin stripping paint, as used by Ford on 1926-27 enclosed cars?

One set of very good late style front shackles fit Ford script. Comes with new nuts and cotter pins. $45.00 plus $8.50 domestic shipping. Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928

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Here’s your opportunity to purchase unique display items. I’m selling a 1925 auto insurance policy issued to a school teacher employed in Storm Lake, Iowa for her 1923 Ford Coupe. The cost of her Model T is listed on the face of the policy as well as the engine number, premium price and peril coverage. Very good condition.

Price: $50.00 +...

This was from an auction about a month ago, and it sold for $175. What did I miss or what am I not seeing or aware of to command this price? It started at $49.99. Makes me think I should sell the nice cast one that I have.

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Lamp lens on left has a high amount of purpleish coloration. Complete $185. Realizing FedEx costs are inordinately high, I’ll split shipping to lower 48 for only $20…
gwhouse731(at)gmail(dot)com

Only $25. Don’t think they’re being reproduced/in stock.
+ free shipping to lower 48.
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I'm going to take a shot at this. I've attached a scan of a 1926 Michelin tire price chart that I found stuck between pages in ledger from my great-grandfather's store. Hopefully you will be able to download it and print a copy if you wish. It makes a nice wall hanger for the shop. Enjoy !

Does a muratic acid and water solution for rust removal eat away at brass or bronze fittings or bushings?
I know that a sodium bicarbonate solutions and a battery charger eats away at brass fittings.

Two very good Ford script universal joints in very good condition. Price is $50.00 each plus $8.50 domestic shipping. Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928

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Picked this up a recent estate sale. One 10 Tooth pinion with Ford script. Looks to be in very good condition. Price is $75.00 plus $8.50 domestic shipping. Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928

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I have a nice pair of One piece spindles, $1800 plus shipping, Send me an e-mail with cell phone # for pictures. Thanks, Dennis

Facebook link is for the Hank Lee M1 Rebel.

If you have not seen the build video, here it is:

Wanted to invite everyone to a great car show this Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. in downtown Warsaw Indiana. The show is a well attended charity show put on by the Optomist Club and they are specifically spotlighting
Early cars and Model T Fords. I'm a model T owner and am working the show so feel free to call or text me if are interested in...

The discussion on the use of coolant - what is the proper range for the Model T?

And how hot is too hot?

Part of my rocky mtn brakes came off and vanished into the ether the other day. I don’t need a whole new set, but some of the parts that went missing on my country drive. Where can I get just some replacement parts?

For Sale is a nice Cross Drive Magneto Front Plate. Nice heavy iron casting. Has gears, shaft and plate side of coupling. Appears as though it could be used on the generator or pre-generator engines. Although not magna-fluxed I can discern NO cracks or other significant damage. I believe the oil spout cap is a reproduction but not sure. $425.00...

Need the goose neck mount that mounts on the bottom of the spring'
Thanks, Bob Giles

Up for auction is a very nice 1922 Model T centerdoor sedan in Monroe Winsconsin on May 13 2025
Auction company is George's Auction service.

This car is built for touring!
It has a Rajo head, ruckstell rear axle, auxiliary disc brakes on the rear, model a crank and rods, turn signals, fatman steering wheel, 12v, and much more!
This car is right...

Yesterday my dad and went for about a 70 mile run with my 22 touring. This is the longest trip we have taken with it, although last weekend I put about 50 miles on it. Last weekend the car ran great and this weekend it ran great for about 30 miles. Then, while running about 35 mph, the car started surging. I would throttle down and it would clear...

Cleaning out the top of the barn. Foreign to me. Threaded portion measures 3 - 10 TPI. Large flange is 7 3/8 . Overall height 6 . Rear bearing hub diameter is 3 1/8 . What manufacturer, what size? Thanks!
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Is there anyone inthe Columbus Ohio area that would be willing to check out a Winged Script radiator that is being offered for sale at Buckeye Auto Parts at 2474 McKinley Avenue in Columbus? I just want to know if it is legit.

These lug nuts from Chaffins look like Jewelry.

Was the model T screwdriver in tool kits from 1908-1920?

What is the thread size on the starter switch posts?... Thanks in advance.

FS KR Wilson Model T Ford Pan Jig $1000.00 Free delivery to Luray Swap Meet in May. Can be shipped on a pallet via truck.

Langs Old Car Parts
www.modeltford.com
1-800-872-7871

Good evening all,

Looking to buy a set of restorable 1914 headlights preferably E&J but will accept the other brands.

I have good mirrors to start with.

Gerry - 510-332-9588

Poll:
How low can you run the fuel level in a cylindrical, under-seat, 10-gallon fuel tank?

I’d like to put something out there that never really seems to get mentioned about the Prus head. Of course the power difference it offers is a noticeable improvement on our cars, but the one aspect that seems to be overlooked is what that additional compression does for the engine’s retarding ability on long downgrades.

I live in the flatlands...

With a record number of vendors, The 2025 Luray swap meet was one of the best ever. The forecast of heavy steady rain for Friday, only turned out to be on and off showers in the morning, with the sun out for the afternoon. Friday evening's vendor dinner was wonderful as always. Saturday brought sunshine and still a flow of shoppers looking for...

A few more Town Cars.

This has been a very interesting and involved topic and, it is not my intent to hijack the discussion. Often, after more than 40 interactions, the subject feels drawn and harder to follow.
There are a few points about building wheels that have not been mentioned and should not be overlooked. Last year I disassembled about 120 wheels to process...

I would like to buy a block with a casting date between 9-1-13 - 12-15-13.

Let me know what you have and text me a couple of pictures to 901-496-8795.

Thanks.

Bill Everett

Cell: 901-496-8795

Helping someone identify the year on a center door. The engine is a ‘22, but it has a metal firewall. It is my understanding the metal firewall didn’t come along until mid ‘23. I assume a 22 center door would have a wood firewall? Is it possible that someone rebuilding this years ago put a metal one where there was wood, or is this likely a ‘23?...

I am looking for a good coil box lid for my 1922 . Let me know what you have and and want for it.

Making room for bigger and better toys! Bought this photo etching kit bout 10 years ago to make some hub cap emblems for a fella… and never used it. A bit dustier than when it was new, but otherwise complete and unopened. $40 plus shipping

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I have an assortment of Stewart parts available - more than I need for spares. If you're seeking something in particular, drop me a note through the Forum, please. I'd take $150 for the Stewart spiral drive parts (3 pcs.), either road gear - $40 each - all + the ride.

Forgot to a Stewart head - broken glass & rubbed numbers on the mph wheel but...

Just putting this out there if anyone is interested. I plan on being there Friday with some odds and ends. Maybe a HCCT, a couple different rod alignment checkers, some pullers and excess tools. Maybe a set of wire wheels and hubs.

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Model T Roadster Pickup with 1924 Engine

1924 Engine, 1925 Pickup Box, 1926 Rear End

Rebuilt mechanically from front to back. New rubber. Crank start.

Includes engine stand, Model T tool set and misc. parts and tools.

$12,000.00, Contact John @ 320-582-1737, Hutchinson, MN

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I have 3 or 4 sets of detachable ear bands to sell. $100 per set of 3 shipped to you. Some are Ford some have different looking ends. If you need a non Ford band send me a photo of what you need. I could sell singles of the non-Fords as long as it doesnt break up a set. Thanks

Hi Everyone,
I'm looking to install a RICARDO PAT NOV 13 1923 HEAD & would like to send it out to have it surfaced .010 to get a better gasket seal but I'm
concerned about piston clearance. The current area over the piston is .423 so I would end up with .413 with a gasket crush of .050 to .060.
I have found info on line of the stock compression...

Along the lines of the similar topic in the T area of the forum, share what you've done with your A,B,C,F,K,N,R,S,SR Ford this year. Personally, I have done nothing, :( , so let's depend on you all to contribute!

Thanks!!

I am looking for a usable windshield frame for a 1922 touring with a two-man top. It has the rounded corners on the top half. I am also looking for and oil lamp bracket/windshield mount for the left hand side only. I only need the two windshield halves, I have a set of usable hinges. Preferably without glass or good usable safety glass. Does not...

Making room for bigger and better toys! Powermatic 14” bandsaw. Ran when parked about 8 years ago. Always stored inside. Needs blade and probably tires. You guessed it, no shipping this baby! $300 pick up here is Sacramento, CA

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This is a new reproduction KW box and switch along with the parts lot you see. I purchased all of this from the vendors a bunch of years ago for a project I never got to. All the other small parts you will need to complete the box are available though the Model T parts vendors. Just he wood box and switch lists for $440. I am asking $275 for what...

To fix the mishmash of wheels my T has I would like to find a plain wood wheel, metal felloe and not demountable. Please let me know! Will Rice, Houston

In need of 26-27 Roadster Sill Plates Aluminum to finish a restoration I am doing with my grandson.

I am looking for a wishbone for the front axle, the one that has a stud to go through the perch with s good ball and threads since mine has bad threads and a bad ball.

Thanks.

For Sale: Model T Starter Switch. $20.00 plus shipping.

R/S,
Jonathan Bodine

Here's a handy device that adds a stand pipe in the gas tank so when you run out of gas you pull the string and tie it off to get to the last of the gas in the tank.The one gallon of gas remaining below the stand pipe will get you on your way to a filling station. Asking $70 plus postage.PLEASE INQUIRE VIA EMAIL THROUGH THE MTFCA WEBSITE - NOT...

My Model T (1916 with a 1921 starter engine) came to me wired with positive ground. I would like to change it to negative ground (just because that's the way Ford did it).
Advice please: Can I simply polarize the generator by putting B+ to the field, reverse the battery cables, and go? Will the cutout work with no change? Should I replace the...

I’m located in Southern California and I want to buy a T chassis with engine and radiator. My budget is $1000-$2500

I recently acquired a large group of ancient (1910's to 1930's) negatives from the Kansas City Southern Railroad. These were once part of the railroad's files and are generally photos of railroad structures and the like. The Ford Model T manages to show up in some of the photos, so I thought I would share them here.

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I would really like to talk with the owner of this car; does anyone know who it belongs to, and can you get me his e-mail address or phone?

Thank you.

Bill everett

Cell: 901-496-8795

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For sale: rear spring $125 plus postage
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Want to buy a front top bow socket for a 1914 Runabout. I need the passenger side if there is a difference. Thanks, Art

Making room for bigger and better toys! Been saving this mag drive for parts as it has new idler and driven gears installed. Magneto mount is clearly homemade, but appears to be correct enough to function properly. Cover has the typical fan belt damage and welding. Housing has the typical grinding clearance from someone trying to make the wrong...

Cleaning out shop - Ford Pliers,Band wrench,Wood wheel puller{new}-one headlamp lens -Apco Mtr. Mount-Open Car Clamp on rear view mirror asking $175.00 for the bundle shipped to your location -give me a call Matt 503-824-2681

For sale: 2 wood wheels $150 each plus shipping
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For sale: Timing gear cover for 19/25 $20 plus postage
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For sale: Stahl Magfixer for model t $250 plus shipping
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For sale: u-joint $75 plus shipping
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Paul B. Hanks was a successful young entrepreneur at the turn of the last century. He owned an insurance agency, as well as oil and coal interests. Born in 1873, he was ten years younger than Henry Ford. His photo was included in this 1906 article, regarding oil interests in Indian Territory (soon to be the state of Oklahoma):

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I bought this 1915 touring five years ago, since then I had the motor and transmission rebuilt, scraped all the paint off of the wood spokes, shellacked and pinstriped them, installed safety glass in the windshield, new radiator, redone the front axle and put on a new tapered leaf spring, had the coils redone, installed new top and seat upholstery...

WTB 26-27 hood shelves for a restoration I am doing with my grandson.

Its almost here. Time to get ready for the Mother Lode Model T Club 50th Annual Swapmeet, Auburn California. June 1. No reservations needed. We have plenty of space. Early set-up on Saturday, May 31.

FS: One reproduction brass spider, Fits a wood rim with approx 10 ID. Not brass plated steel, A magnet won't stick to it. Good quality casting. Asking $95 not including shipping.

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Thanks for looking!

….Can’t call them a “set” because Jno Brown 110 on left has a Steel chimney top. Right lamp is brass chimney top. I’d buy a mate for the steel top lamp. Wonder why Brown offered the steel top ? 1914 TT ? :lol:

The Automotive Trade Directory Oct. 1919- Volume XVII- No. 4. Over 1,000 pages of interesting bathroom reading material! Binding is loose, some pages discolored, the color inserts appear to be all there but some are loose from the binding. Positive there is NO basement smell! $45 includes shipping in the CONUS...

I will be selling the complete detailed 1914 running chassis that was to be the chassis for the C Cab body. Radiator is great, new fuel tank, extra cherry firewall, coil box and coils, new tires, POR frame painted, high heat POR on exhaust system, detailed Hassler Bee-Hive shocks at all four corners, 14 original engine, all excellent sheetmetal...

One set of Original T Ford Rear Body Sill Plates for I believe a 09-11. $40 plus $11 USPS Flat Rate Padded Envelope.
Please use email option to respond.

Thank you,
Terry

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Mid-Atlantic Pre-War Swap Meet

TT Rear Axle Brake Drum. Appears to be in excellent condition. I measured the ID in three places with a digital caliper and it appears to be standard ID.
$40 plus shipping. Will not fit in USPS flat rate box. Provide zip code for shipping cost.

Please email through the forum.

NO PM's Please

Thank you,
Terry

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I have 3 gear drums, one has 3 cracks through the pin holes, $175.00. one has a weld repair in the face, $300.00. one is a brand new Floyd J reproduction, $1100.00. One brake drum with a bad gear, $175. One reverse drum, $250. All plus shipping. Kdmks AT att.net.

The Old Car Festival registration opens June 2nd! Last year they filled up in a matter of days, so if you want to go, be sure to get ready with your photos and information! Two days of driving and displays at the historic Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan!

I have an excellent used exhaust manifold for sale. Pipe threads are very good. No pitting. Not a repo.

Just a reminder that the Little Hershey swap meet put on by the Rockford Model T Club will be Saturday May 17th this year at the fairgrounds!
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FS: Rough Aluminum castings for a bracket and timing cover, unmachined, for attaching a side drive magneto. The timing cover also has a boss for mounting a cam-driven oil pump. These were done probably 50-60 years ago and have been sitting ever since. Asking $105 not including Shipping.

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Supposedly, a basic, compact, pickup-type EV will be available for around $20 K sometime next year. (The Slate ). It's an interesting concept. Range 150 to 250 miles, EPA cycle. Motor is 150 KW, or about 200 HP. 1/2 ton+ load capacity. Regular cab, 5 ft bed standard, with assorted, post-purchase options for different body configurations, such as...

Annual time for clean out - full set of near ready to mount Hassler Pancake set w/new gr. 8 bolts & a few extra parts - $300 for the lot + the ride. Several sets of NOS Scandinavia lining sets - a couple original & a couple sets of CANTEX of the correct length & weave - $100 a set includes the ride in the U.S. I have a lot of chassis parts to...