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A set of six coils I rebuilt 26 years ago came back to be adjusted.. in checking the secondaries, all passed, but on two coils capacitor leakage was indicated. All six of these coils had the orange drop capacitor installed on that first rebuild.. replaced those two with new stock orange drops and they just work fine right now. What would cause the...

My hood support rod keeps moving rearward. It only takes about 10 miles of driving for the rod to slide off off the cradle on the radiator. Is this normal? Is there a common fix?

Here is a neat, original automobile plate. Embossed tin. 3 by 13 . Made for a car. Detroit Automobile Club, Protected Inter-Insurance, AAA, Thieves Will Be Prosecuted etc. The price is 245.00 including FedEx Ground including insurance in the USA. Call me directly at 734-730-4274 or email directly at motoringicons@hotmail.com Thanks.

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I recently came across these remnants of a carbide generator.
It is a side mount type of generator. Holy cow, what happened to it?
Is it just showing the effects of age and brass cracking from the spinning process? I have seen other pieces of brass get this way, but not to the extent this one has suffered. It looks shredded.

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

I am restoring a 1926 TT Steel Cab truck and need a windshield frame, fresh air cowl vent flap and a passenger door latch.

I have two 1913 T's that require a battery for cranking. I have found a Lithium battery that is about the size of a Model T coil to work very well. The best part is they are 12 volt, and fit nicely along side my spare coils under the seat.

Hello, I've researched PCV discussions but don't seem to find a picture of a modern PCV Valve addition to a T engine. Please post a picture of an in-situ PCV Valve addition to your T engine. Bonus points for parts list. Thank you!

Want to buy 2 cowl lamps for a 19 Touring. Prefer rusty finish to match the car. Art

After over a year of work, I finally have my brand new Model T Starter field coils completed and ready to ship. They come with everything I also make to get the job done right.

I got tired of spending over $100 on the Wilson field coils so now I make them. These are replicas of the original Model T field coils but are superior to the aftermarket...

The Internet is changing so rapidly, even I have to scramble to keep up sometimes!
Now that Flash Player is no longer supported by any mainstream browsers, I had to change a lot of the code for my website. What does this have to do with Model T's I hear you ask? Simple, I had to (temporarily) remove the music library from my website until I could...

I have 30 x 3.5 demountable wheels. Two have been rebuilt by Stutzman and two are original. One of the original wheels has a single spoke that has a crack. In fact, there is a crack on both sides which may go all the way thru....I don't know. The spoke is otherwise very solid and the other spokes are likewise very solid. The tenons are in good...

Is anyone here picking up/transporting lots from the Richard Eagle estate who might be able to help me transport my lots to Northern Utah? I'll be near Salt lake city from the 21st to the 26th.

FS: 2 Very used Accessory Devices, installed between the carb and manifold to Improve Fuel Economy basically just air valves that lean out the fuel-air mixture at higher speeds, AKA a vacuum leak. These are being sold as a collectible only, for obvious reasons. Yours for free if you pay shipping.

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Set of 3 transmission drums for model Ts 1926 and 1927. These drums have been cleaned, checked for cracks by magna flux and have been precision ground and polished. The gears are excellent and tight. Brake drum uses replaceable shoes. Original bushings are on place and could be used without replacement. This is a great set of original Ford...

Dayton wire wheels. 30x3 1/2 Pin drive. Excellent condition.
These have been respoked using new nipples. Rims are very good. These come with s full set of hubs and caps. 5 wheels and 4 hubs. $5000. Can deliver to mtfca homecoming or pick up in northwest Ohio. If interested contact me through the forum. Jack Putnam

cast steel trailer hitch. Made to mount under the rear cross member and spring. For 1925 and earlier model Ts.$225 includes shipping. Paypal friends and family. Contact me through the forum. Jack Putnam

Still selling for a friend. This is the slower starter of the former pair left. My guess is it's very usable, may just need a little TLC. I MAY have another friend going to Homecoming that could maybe deliver it. Connecting would be the hard part but that's what cell phones are for :lol: $75
PayPal or check. Reply by email thru profile. Thanks.

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Can someone recommend someone who can make a cushion like the one pictured at a reasonable price? Rough dimensions are pictured but I'm no DaVinci. Whomever does the job can use the existing cushion for more accurate measurements.
It's for my 1923 ALF Brockway Torpedo.
I'm in the Detroit area.
Thanks

This NOS Brass Fan was found in a General Store on the same location for many years.

The black paint is original on the blades. Contact Jim Golden, Bowie, MD

The rear Early Fan Front.jpg brass roller bearing is also there and original. Early Fan Rear.jpg

Early Dodge Brothers Heavy Rod with DB mark, with cast iron piston attached, nice conversation piece, pay shipping and it's yours.

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Thanks for looking!

In very nice condition, all the inside parts are there. Asking $350 plus shipping. Jim 970-373-8864 Pictures to your text.

I am restoring a 26 Fordor and am at the point of installing the dash and windshield. Starting at the cowl, there is a thin strip of wood then the dash panel and then the windshield frame (glass installed). How is the windshield frame sealed to the top of the dash panel? Does that seal run up the sides of the WS frame to the break in the WS.

In need of 26/27 Roadster Side Curtain plans or used pair. Jim

I’m not sure what year this roadster top will fit. It doesn’t fit 26/27 roadster. It is a little narrower than 26/27 Maybe you can identify what roadster they will fit by looking at the pictures. Thanks for looking.

$400 plus shipping or local pickup. I can bring this top to Seattle if anyone is interested. Thanks

This starter was rebuilt a few years back and never installed. I would like to sell for $200.00 plus the cost of shipping. Tom Five03-644-937four

Buggered the threads on the nose of my T cam, anyone have a die they wouldn’t mind parting with? Thanks.

Set of 3 transmission drums for model Ts 1925 and earlier. These drums have been cleaned, checked for cracks by magna flux and have been precision ground and polished. The gears are excellent and tight. Brake drum lugs do show minimal wear. Original bushings are on place and could be used without replacement. This is a great set of original Ford...

I some how managed to acquire a set of Mel Miller roadster wood plans that had been copied many times, but still true size. Come with many instructions, tips, and how to pages.

Just trying to help keep the community going. I do plan to digitize them at some point and perhaps redo them in a CAD type of program.

$60 shipped. That's covers...

Looking for a set of side curtains for a 1926/27 Roadster with Irons, any condition will work, Jim

For sale: battery carrier in very good condition $45 plus shipping
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WTB 26-27 hood shelves for a restoration I am doing with my grandson.

Title is Spark Plug tire inflator which is partially correct. Yes, the device fits into a spark plug hole, and yes, it inflates tires....box says from flat to inflated in less than 2 minutes, but the pump can be used wherever compressed air is required: inflating beach toys, air mattresses, spreading pesticides or fertilizer, paint, blowing away...

I would like help in identifying this wire wheel. If possible, could someone please post photos of the correct hub and hub cap to fit this wheel? Thanks in advance.

For sale
One of four Mercury Speedsters sold new in Sweden in the 1920s. Restored in 1968. Excellent bodywork. Standard T-engine. Wings available.
Registered as 1919, with 1926 chassie. Driven 2019 then stored. Located in Sweden. Email hagahall@hotmail.com.
21.500 EUR

If I found a oil pan jig missing all the parts are they still available?

Umm, how do they go back together. Mine is disassembled and I cannot find photos of when I took it apart.
Photos and orientation of parts, especially the small parts would be great. I did search the forum and found write-up but no pics.
Mine was missing good springs and some were in pieces. I have a rebuild kit for both.
Thanks

For sale: worm gear $50 plus postage
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For sale: Texas T water pump $100 plus shipping

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For sale: crossmember with one bracket $100 plus postage

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For sale: New York coil box with 4 coils. Box in very good condition. $800 plus shipping

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For sale: sediment bowl with shutoff $75 plus postage

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For sale: muffler with brackets in good condition 1917-20 $50 plus shipping

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I am looking for a couple of loose springs for the nine spring rear axle spring pack for a 1926. I need the spring with the holes for the clips and the one above that. One is missing and the other is bent in the set I have.

Aeromoter whistle, cutout and pedal. 225.00 If you want the complete exhaust with whistle and pedal 275.00 but not sure how to ship it. Art

I'm trying to identify the manufacturer of a non ford script gear. It appears to be the same as a ford gear but the axle it came off of was a little shorter and the key slot was different. I'd like to use it but with the proper key. IMG_5768 3.jpg

Nice used armature has been turned and checked 90$ shipped lower 48

Nice spare tire mount corner of the flage is bent and could probably use studs. I also have the Y forks avaliable if you have wood wheels spare carrier 70$ plus the ride

Attempting to get my dad’s 1916 Touring running again for the first time in five years or more to commemorate his memory on Fathers' Day. Unfortunately the oil drain plug was stuck and I stripped it trying to get it off. I can see a thread or two but it just spins either way, can’t get it off can’t tighten it back up. I thought of a couple things...

For Sale: model T jack in good working condition.

$40 plus shipping

For Sale: Nos Wickwire starter spring.

$17 includes shipping to lower 48

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Come and getting them before the scrapper does 2 pairs I parted them out I've got a pile of whole axles don't need empty housings sitting around located pleasant prairie wisconsin. I would have to be heavily bribed to ship any of these

I do not know what others do or have done to install the the original hold downs for the hood. I should have done it while the engine was out but I am new to the T community. Below is a tool I made that holds the spring in compression such that the installation can be accomplished readily with just 2 hands. My 12 T has the later hogshead with the...

Believe this to be a Spencer brand wheel. Excellent condition complete working and ready to use. Tilts, locks and has original keys. $550 includes 48 state shipping. Contact me thru MTFCA messaging.

Does anyone know of a current source for the gear reduction 12v starters? We need one within the next few weeks.

TIA

Steve contact me ASAP if you still need a header flange for standard, non-OHV motor. Terry Woods

I am attempting to recharge my magneto magnets, which I've successfully done in the past for this engine, with each magnet capable of supporting a 2 LB steel weight. But last summer, the cutout failed, and afterwards the magneto barely worked. I've seen other posts implying that a shorted cutout could apply a DC voltage across the coil ring,...

Hi all - Looking to replace the top on my 1927 touring, and need to replace the top irons.

If anyone has some to sell, let me know.

Thanks!

Looking for 23” clincher demountable rims, fixed lug “Ford” style like in the attached picture. Thank you!

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1924 Model T Roadster at Van Massey Auction & Realty, Fayetteville, Tennessee.

Vanmassey.bidwrangler.com is website.

Auction ends in a week. Looks to be in very nice condition.

Ron in HSV

Just like Ed Archers on #4…..

My private messages are full. I see how to mark them, but how can I delete the marked ones?

Reliance brand porcelain 3 1/2 face, 5 overall mounting flange,3600 RPM markings, needle moves when spun by hand, nickel plated case that could be stripped to bare brass, marked on back 1/2 to 1 so is calibrated to be driven at camshaft speed. $185 which includes domestic 48 state shipping. Contact me thru MTFCA messaging.

I’m working on a 26 Tudor with my dad. He bought it 35 years ago partially restored with lots of parts and pieces in several boxes and it’s sat like that ever since. I’ve figured out most of them, but can’t figure out what this group is yet. We are just getting started on the body so maybe it will become evident as we go, but thought I’d reach out...

Here is a set of oval gas tank brackets. They are media blasted and ready for paint. The brackets have some rust pitting.

$15 plus shipping in the U.S.

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Missing the single strap, one of the ears on the double strap Is half there. While this is not the cleanest tank on the inside, it is a very runable tank. The majority would say it's a pretty clean tank. I will take 70.00 plus shipping. ctleonard64@gmail.com IMG_20250603_114838852.jpg IMG_20250603_114821848.jpg IMG_20250603_114833584.jpg...

My neighbor needs a used vinyl top (no bows need)
Good condition or good enough so it could be used as a pattern to remake. Pictures would be .
Thanks MTFCA
Larry LaPatka
Email: ltlapatka@gmail.com
Or call Mike Kirchoff at (954) 789-1280

Selling for a friend. Best I can say is this generator does motor...as you can see it needs the gear and cutout. If nothing else it's a good core to send in to a vendor for exchange. My gut tells me it'll work once the necessary stuff is attached. $50 plus the ride...I imagine like a starter I shipped it'd be somewhere around $20 depending on zip...

We drove it outside the garage for the first time.
Went to the Ford factory where it was born and then it died.
Replaced the blown 20amp fuse with a 30amp but could not get it started again.
Towed it back with a chain to the garage and got it started.

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As the pround new owner of an exhaust whistle, I’m curious as to where the pedal mounts. I would think that there are a couple of different possibilities, but I’m wondering if anyone can share their experiences. I’d rather not mount it, only to find out that there is a better option after I drill holes and cut the floor mat.

Thanks,
Scott

Anyone have an idea when the change from 6 screw coils to 4 screw coils is?

For Sale: Like new set of wheels. Should fit a Model TT truck or possibly other types of trucks. In very good condition. Please call 717-818-8171. $1200

Just got approvals a few minutes ago. I applied on 6/2. See ya' there! :)

For sale: tool box for running board in good condition. $75 plus postage
Box has some holes in bottom and someone put a liner in it. Sitting on running board shouldn't show.

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Price reduced to $50 plus shipping

For sale: timing gear side cover $25 plus shipping
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For sale unused transmission lining $50 plus postage
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My 1926 Tudor has been modifies with a distributor and coil. I get anywhere from 5 to 1 mile and it stalls and will not statrt. No sparks. I have burnt 5 coils so far. What can cause the coil to die?

For Sale: 1923 Model TT Truck. Family owned for over 60 years. Runs and drives. Warford auxiliary transmission, distributor, electric start, Boyco cans, clear Michigan title. Located in Newaygo, Michigan. I am listing this for Dan, please PM me and I will give you his contact information. $7.500 OBO. TRUCK IS NO LONER AVAILABLE.
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Anyone on the forum going?

I believe that it was Marty Bufalini who took the reins a few years ago, and set up a MTFCA forum meeting at the Greenfield Village Old Car Festival. I'd like to do this again. Any interest?

I attended the Model T Ford Homecoming last weekend and had an opportunity to drive the museum’s depot hack. It was a lot of fun, but I was surprised at how much vibration there was while the engine was running and while I was driving.

Also had an opportunity to ride in a friend’s Model T and, again, I was a little surprised at how much vibration...

Speedster reunion banner from the first reunion in 2005 in Lincoln NB. I purchased it as a fund raiser item for $275 if my memory serves. Measures 2' tall 6' wide. Has a lot of signatures of speedster people no longer with us. It's History you can hang on you can wall. Asking $250.00 if you pick it up in Lincoln next week or $ 300.00 shipped...

This weekend I was able to go for a ride in my friend's well sorted '15 Runabout. Afterwards, while driving my '14 Touring around town, the additional rattles in my car became more obvious. I know that the Rocky Mountain brake rods and the regular parking brake rods are close and bang together every chance that they get, I figure that some split...

Good morning y'all got a good one for you. I'm currently helping a friend with a T he just bought. it's titled as a 23 but the engine is a 4 dip 25 motor based on what I'm seeing. he bought it since he has a boiled pnut business and wanted a vehicle to not only sell pnuts out of but as essentially a rolling advertisement. so far it's been a...

I’m located in Southern California and I want to buy a Brass T chassis with an engine. My budget is $1500-$2500

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It is all there, but the wheel rims are in need. It looks like they sat in the dirt.
It even had the canvas belly pan under the car and around the chain drive.

Sort of off topic, but sort of not. This trailer has been used to haul many brass era cars. It’s a 8’ x 20’ Jensen enclosed trailer. 6 lug axles, 2-5/16” ball, stored inside its whole life until may 2025. Roof does not leak, a few repaired spots on the body (last picture) that were well done, but overall in great condition. The door opening is 85”...

More photos of 1913 coilbox and parts

Rare 1913 KW coilbox. Used on Model T Ford cars in the last half of 1913 production cycle. Faithfully reproduced by a professional cabinetmaker in Cherry wood using an original 1913 KW coilbox as pattern. Excellent quality workmanship. All holes and channels for ignition switch internal wiring are included.
This complete coilbox package includes...

Phinney-Walker brass clock 2 3/4 OD that is the matching accessory to Stewart models 11 and 26 speedometer heads, see the 3 threaded holes in the back. This particular clock was factory modified with a rim added for panel mounting, the ring can be easily removed for bracket mounting as used on Model Ts 1911-1914. A very nice clock that will...

FS Colorado titled as CV Convertible using VIN on frame. RAJO 8 plug, Scat 4.25 drilled, full pressure, Bosch front plate with 8 plug distributor, 3 exhaust with cutout. New Warford, 4 to 1 gears, frame boxed, Z'd, X'd shortened, front axle moved forward, 5 T wire wheels. Custom built body, seats, gas tank, frameless Duval style windshield, early...