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Time to let my original 1916 go to a new owner. It’s a great original with history back to the original owner. The top can’t be lowered and visibility it really challenging in a coupelet, where I live is just to busy. The decal in the window is well over 100 years old. Hate to see it go, but it’s going to a good home.

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?

1915 engine block in great shape. 11/27/15 casting date. Was on a working engine when I took it apart. Was stored safely in No humidity New Mexico since.

It is now with me in Wisconsin. I don't need it as I am restoring a 14 touring.

$400 OBO. We will need to figure out pickup or shipping.

Scott

when replacing the 17-22 wood fire wall with the low steel replacement fire wall are spacer washers needed betwern the frame mounting brackets and the metal firewall? If so what are its dimensions. Thanks for your support. Jp

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...

This is a KR Wilson Pinion Gear Puller used to remove the pinion gear off of the driveshaft. The outer sleeve part is newer and not original but functions like it should. Threads are in great shape. There are some chunks missing out of the bottom part from gear teeth over the years but it still works and has plenty of life left in it. These don’t...

For Sale 1914 Model T Touring (Barn find) All original, some original paint, complete and should run. Engine free, very good wheels, top irons are missing. Please call 717-818-8171. $5200.

This Low Style flat tube BrassWorks radiator was put on a project a few years back but ended up selling the project without the radiator. The radiator was never driven. It was only used to test the engine. Under an hour running time so it's almost new. $875 and it will be on it's way to you today!

Text me for photos 631 445 five six nine seven...

last edit i think: Someone brought to my attention this being the wrong horn, I kinda thought so as well, I am not going to buy another horn any time soon, but what horn would be correct?

Edit again: Teflon on the bolt and a rubber washer before the nut fixed my issues.

Edit: how do I isolate the bracket from the steering column bolt, is there...

Does anyone know what make or on what car were there bnrackets use?

I’ve put together a lot of Holley G carburetors, there’s about 80 seats in that picture since I started saving them, but I’ve never came across a mixing chamber cover that read,”Holley Bros”. I know the earlier ones (pre-T) said that but I’ve never seen it on a G.
Lots of different variations though of just the brass ones. I’ve only ever came...

Attached are excerpts from the Ford Motor Co. (FMC) Board of Directors (BOD) minutes between April 2, 1904 and May 16, 1905. We see in April 1904, while less than one year since incorporation (June 1903), FMC is taking bids for wheels on their next model (Model B was addressed in earlier meetings).

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At the August 22, 1904 meeting,...

Cures rips, tears, snares, corns, callouses, and beats back bad breath

not really

but it WILL make your car go up steep hills even with a low gas tank, and make vapor lock a thing of the past. You will never encounter a 9 gallon hill again, with a float valve that REALLY FLOWS. If you're really unsure if they work, just ask the guy who just...

Early turtledeck. Great shape. No dents no serious rust. I think it is a 1914. You guys can probably confirm. Restoring a 1914 touring so I don't need. $300 plus shipping or pick up if near WI.

Scott

Should you be working on an original switch, do not assume the 6-32 screws that hold the brass plate on are the correct length. Try one gently to make sure it will work properly. I had a NOS switch that I decided to upgrade with a nicer looking plate. The screws were a tad too long, and pulled out the inserts. with messed up the whole switch....

For Sale: model T jack in good working condition.

$40 plus shipping

Nice solid fenders. $200 for the pair plus shipping

SOLD

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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...

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...

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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Can anyone tell me how far apart the footman loops are on the rear bow for a 1914 roadster?

Thank you for your input.
Craig

Just like Ed Archers on #4…..

A friend brought me pictures of this and wondered if I knew what it was. My first thought was a Urn. Thought I would post here for those with greater knowledge to help.
ANY IDEAS??
Thanks Rick S.

Older kit free to young person for a small donation to the MTFCA Museum. Jerry 765 969 6338

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...

Here are some pictures from Homecoming

This White truck was recently pulled out of a garage in the high country above Boulder and donated to the local history museum. They want to re-create a bus used by the “Boulder Bluebirds”, a women’s group who brought female vacationers from Chicago to the high country for authentic “frontier” experience in the old mining town of Gold Hill in the...

The starter does not turn the engine very well at all, even after battery is fully charged or placing the battery charger in starter mode .
Most of the time, I use the hand crank. Ya'll toad me about the starter already in this older post:

But I did find use for my grandfather's tool, which I keep in the Model T toolbox. This is great for...

Hey everybody.
I'm helping a friend out in looking for a small drum rear axle assembly. He's removing a Ruckstell for another project and wants to replace it with a standard rear. He'd like to find a complete assembly, torque tube, radius rods that's in good internal condition, ready to install without having to disassemble and re-do. We're in...

Ford Motor Co. was an immediate success financially. Within months of their first sale, the company issued stock dividends to investors. In many cases, the dividend actually paid a portion of some investors commitment (agree to stock purchase), as several had not paid actual cash, or their full commitment, but issued notes (loans) to pay in...

When I removed the gear case cover and moved the steering wheel, I saw the pins move from side to side. I removed the steering shaft and with some difficulty removed 2 of the pins. I cleaned the pins, gears, and pin holes with cleaner to get all the grease off them. I measured the following:
Gear hole diameters: .378, .380 and .380 inches.
Pin...

In nice shape. Threads are good. (This is a reverse thread hub that goes on the rear driver side.) The metal has been cleaned and painted. $300 plus $25 for shipping in the lower 48.

I'm parting with more stuff - assorted explosion whistle adapters - 2 homemade - $40 all three.

Limited supply of generator 3rd brush repair kits - $20.

3 Atwater-Kent LA distributors, mostly complete, no cracks, good gears & 1 Bosch 600 - no cap but good rotor - $150 for all 4 !

Accessory aluminum hot air pipes - one complete - one missing the...

Original 1915 coilbox. Purchased as is at swapmeet in 90s been stored since. The spots in paint reveal primer underneath not rust. No dents. Ready to paint or put in your car. $250 plus shipping. Now $200 OBO plus shipping.

Scott

I took everything off to get the hogs head out. The starter, all the nuts and bolts and I disconnected the packnut on the exhaust. The hogs head is up off the gasket it's not stuck down, but I can't lift it off, it hits the engine, there's not enough space to lift it out. Am I doing something wrong? Also do I need to take the whole exhaust out or...

I saw this ad today on the HCCA forum. The ad says that pre-bidding starts on May 24, 2025.

Richard Eagle Collection (Rich passed 8-23-2024)

Online/Live Auction at Blue Mule Auctions, June 7, 2024 – Featuring – 1923 Yellowstone Park Bus, 1907 Buick, 1919 Harley Davidson, 1920 Model T Speedster, many Model T’s, and other cars, parts, literature,...

A beautiful original Black and Brass carbide Generator
With basket, new brass water adjusting plate and new brass
Rod. Heat and bend around a pipe.
Selling for $750.00 plus shipping
Photo won’t load so I’ll email it or text it to you.
Thanks for looking
Larry LaPatka
Email: ltlapatka@gmail.com
Text/Cell: (423) 237-8846

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

Does anyone know the month in 1913 the rear axle fill plug was changed from slotted to hex? No guessing allowed!

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

Looking for a Splitdorf plug in 1/2 pipe thread made for an explosion whistle. All you plug collectors or hoarders in general, here is a chance to make some money!

For Sale: 1929 Ford 2-door. --- 30 years of inside dry storage. Engine free and should run. Complete with good windows. Body panels are straight and rust free. Could be original paint. Has title. Needs new top and interior. Please call 717-818-8171. $2800

For Sale: 1926 Model T Roadster. All original, runs and drives, no top irons, original Baltimore parking light. $4500.

For Sale: 1926 Model TT Huckster Truck. Needs front sheet metal. Very good wheels (I have a set of like new wheels for additional price) Engine free. Call 717-818-8171. $4500

I have a new in box 1924 to 1927 BrassWorks high style flat tube Radiator. $950 plus shipping and its on its way to you today.

You can text me if you like at 631 445 five six nine seven. Please no phone calls.

Manny

I need to get a new set of tires for my 1915 Touring and was thinking about a set of Blockleys. Has anyone had experience with this brand?

I have looked at many things on my 1921 coupe that make me think that it was a solid original car with not a lot of use when it was restored in the mid 1980's. It was carefully stored in 1987, and saw light of day next in November of 2018.
One thing I wonder about is the upholstery on the seats and the window straps. Headliner, door cards, etc...

2025 Minnesota Model T Reunion

Kingston carburetors

2-L2 carbs
2-L-4 carbs
1-L-4 carb twist top

Selling for rebuilds.

$125 for all 5 plus $25 to ship them

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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.

1923 Doctors Coupe for Sale
I'm in Memphis, TN and car is in Tampa, FL
Car ran last at Christmas 2024. New battery, oil change, coolant flush at that time.
Many upgrades including Ruxtell Rear End, Halogen Lamps all around, Brake Lights, Dual Tail Lights
Diode cut-out on generator, auxiliary batter cutoff under drivers seat, in-line fuse, kevlar...

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Gravel roads can be a bit dusty.
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Clean those wheels off.
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Searched through previous posts and was cornfused, so here we go again.

The straight sided felloe will take both Hayes 2845B and Ford 2845B rims? And the rolled side felloe will only take the Ford 2845B?

2025 Minnesota Model T Reunion

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

I have a leak at the bottom of the bowl where the drain plug is. I have replaced the gasket and it still leaks. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. With the price of gas I’m going broke.

Selling new never used 30x3 and 30x3 1/2 clincher rims. Black powder coated but some have some small scratches.

$560 plus shipping

Located in Clio, MI

Email: steven.newman1909@gmail.com
Phone: 810-210-9527

Selling all custom length parts to make a Frank Kulick replica race car. Included is:
-Shortened Torque Tube
-Shortened Radius Rods (early style)
-Shortened Parking Brake Rods
-Lengthened under the frame wishbone
-Lengthened steering column

Located in Clio, MI

$1,800 plush shipping

Email: steven.newman1909@gmail.com
Phone: 810-210-9527

FOR SALE:
Selling for an elderly friend who does not have internet:
1925 Depot Hack. Good condition and driver. Has a large wicker basket, manifold cooker, 6V Optima and title. Runs and drives on battery and mag. Includes 7x16 enclosed trailer with 12V winch and tongue jack. Asking $17500. Owner is Steve and his number is 260-610-5126, Fort Wayne...

The hood shelves on my 1915 (which should be painted black) have the hood latches on the outboard ends and the 1/4 carriage bolt that anchors in through the top and bottom channel of the frame are on the inside.

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On my brass era speedster, the latches are (inboard) where the anchor bolts typically would be, and the anchors...

I would like to find a set of Rootlieb's curved speedster fenders.
I have a set of Rootlieb flat speedster fenders.

Anyone want to swap?

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Keith

WARFORD transmission. $250 plus shipping for everything in pictures. One cast iron case, one aluminum case with shifter assembly, gears, shafts, and bearings. This would be a great project for someone wanting a WARFORD or someone needing a few parts. Thanks

SOLD to Grntea. Thanks

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.

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Okay. Replacing the two rear tires on the '23 TT truck. Have tried to follow the YouTube videos as closely as I could. Got the one tire off through grit and determination this morning. The rim spreader is still on the rim. I would like to paint the rim next. Can I slowly disengage the rim spreader and remove? Also, how much tension on the rim can...

Can someone please post a photo of the rear Fender Brackets and how they attach to the Body on a 1911 Touring. I am confused with the part I bought from a Vendor and how it attaches to the body.

Nice condition 1915 steering column. $200 OBO plus shipping. In nice shape. One small dent in the column. See photos.

Scott

Is there a difference in rear spring heights between years? I am putting the 26 speedster together and am sorting out ride height.

I have determined the problem is in the gear case under the steering wheel. If I take the cover off and move the steering wheel, I can see all 3 pins for the gears moving from side to side. What is the best way to fix this? I have never worked in this area before. The car is a 1916 coupelet with a correct 1916 column.
I have already removed the...

I am looking to make a spare tire mount for a 48 spoke Dayton wire wheel. I would like to use a Dayton hubcap to hold the wheel on. Does anyone have a spare hubcap they are willing to part with? It does not matter if it’s left or right hand thread.

I have a set of front Hassler shock absorbers for sale. The price is $200.00 plus $25.00 for shipping. These are the single-spring Hasslers, not the double-spring type.

Any interest in a complete Rubes brass horn 2 foot set-up ? I believe I even have a small bulb. I cannot verify if this is a mint original or a repro from the 60's or '70's ! Just needs some TLC ! I'd take $425.00 for the whole kit including Priority Mail. Drop me a note through the forum, please

Should there be a gasket under the valve cover for a Frontenac overhead valve head?? I've got an oil soaked typewriter felt above the rocker assembly. I dont want oil drooling down the sides on my engine.

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Keith

Spare tire carrier (26/27) Roadster / Coupe Ford Script T 7316 A1. Asking $75 plus shipping.
Sorry, no international shipping.
The treads show to be very clean.

I found this KR wilson bracket with some things I bought, does anyone know what it is? It is roughly a foot long.
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If anyone has an extra room for the Owatonna, MN July tour, please let me know privately.

I just found some old pics that I took in November 2023 while visiting Monterey CA. Does anyone know who's speedster this is?

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Well I am going to be attempting to respoke all of my wheels here soon since the wife has been on me about getting the T running for the warm weather. I know there are blue prints available to make my own Regan press but what are the chances that there is someone on here in central Indiana that might let me rent their press that is already made?...

Greetings Friends:

My 1923 touring car has a modern head with 14 mm spark plug holes. I'm having some ignition problems, and since I last changed the plugs 15+ years ago and the car has been driven a lot, I think it's time to for a new set of plugs. The car currently has Bosch FR9 HP (R3 488) Platinum 14 mm plugs in it. (These were highly...

Chicago 3 Speed Transmission for Sale. Very Similar to Warford. Fits in the car same as a Warford. Iron case. Works and came out of running car. Owner wanted a new Warford. All parts as shown. Missing the nob. $250 plus shipping. Located in SE PA.

John Trout

Nice complete riveted fan hub one blade is a bit tweeked tight rivets $30 plus the ride

Nice aftermarket tail lamp bracket no makers mark that I've found
$50 plus the ride

Horn button missing the button inside part isn't pretty probably needs to be replaced as well 25$ shipped

Small drum steel brake shoes good shape $50 plus the ride

Nice used carrier nice Spiders needs a cleaning gear is free with purchase 100$ plus the ride

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

4/6/13 cast date. Was a well running engine. Repaired frost crack. Full history to interested responders by email from profile. 40 over pistons, bronze timing gear, quiet runner. $900. Buyer arranges & pays shipping. Possible delivery to Hershey if you're not in a hurry. Thanks.

Hello-- I am looking for a starter motor for my 1927 T. ---- thanks for any help. -- Joe ----- joeg48@hotmail.com

I just saw an article that Massachusetts has started enforcing an obscure law. The law states that automotive headlights must be considered as a unit. You may not use LED headlight bulbs in housings that were not originally designed for them. This means that you could be given a defective equipment citation for having LEDs in the factory headlight...

I'd like to buy a block (block only if possible) with the casting date range from 9-1-13 - 12-10-13.

Please send a couple of pictures and $$.

THanks.

Bill Everett

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