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Just tried a solution to clean parts ...
Hot Water & Dawn x5 Powerwash dish soap.
Spray parts with Dawn, let set for a minute then brush in the hot water. 2nd application might be needed, but ECO friendly & easy to dispose of.
Worked well on 40yrs of grease & crud.

John M.
Oscoda, Mich

new gas line do you install 1/4 steel tubing or 5/16
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I have a 1923 rolling chassis with about 3000 miles on both the rear end and engine. 3000.00 dollars. The engine has high compression head, aluminum pistons, chevy 350 valves. rod dippers nylon cam gear. Runs perfect have video.

I’m looking for a matching headlight and bracket for my speedster. The one I have (driver’s side) is labeled “1917-1925” that I picked up at a swap meet earlier in the year, and that’s the era I’m sticking too for my speedster. I put an ad in the Foothills T Club looking for a matching set, and I got a photo sent back asking “how about these?”

I...

More a curiosity question. I’m going to strip and refinish naturally finished spokes. Spokes and wheels are solid. It seems it would be easier than sanding , scraping, etc. But I don’t want to do something that might permanently damage the wood.
Thanks
Tom

I hadn’t bought any T sheet metal form Howells in several years and was just looking at their website to find either they were scammed or something else. If you looked at the catalog they say it’s current and still have T sheet metal and other Ford parts up to 1940. Hopefully they are better than they use to be in turn around time. They appear to...

Hello all, I've got a few difficult to find parts I'm hunting for. First up, I'm looking for a set of 4 or 5 Buffalo #3 lock ring wheels in 19 , 20 , or 21 , with or without hubs and nuts. Will consider individual/miscellaneous wheels/hubs/nuts. I have #3 clinchers, #4 Buffalo stuff, and 62 Rudge long spline stuff for possible trade.

Next is...

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I presume this meme is intended to plug electric cars. I wonder if they realize just how ridiculous it is ?

Is anyone reproducing the idle jet for a Stromberg RF carburetor?

Curiosity or not? I pulled a steering column from a ‘25 Pickup (an original one with steel bed!) to rebuild it. At the bottom bracket it had a huge play. As I use to do, I hacksawd the bushings and knocked the bottom one out. The upper one however did not want to come out. After several attempts and cleaning to bare metal with brake cleaner, the...

For the 21st year we will have our free swap meet at the Cameron farm, 5894 Lemond Rd in Owatonna, Minnesota. Ribs will be served as always ($10.00 donation for lunch please). Everyone’s a vendor or no lunch for you! Indoor heated spaces available. See you there…..

Hi all,
I'm doing a new interior and top for my 25 Touring. On the back panel, there is a break in the center of the panel (see photo)
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I have since welded the crack but I'm not sure if the back panel should be completely flat where the tack strip goes, or should it have a slight curve. I feel that the back panel of these...

Accessory out side brake backing plate for 26/27. See photos. $50.00 plus usps shipping.

Contact through MTFCA email only.

I have seen a lot of model T keys, but never noticed one with this little spur at the base. Any idea why?

I bought this Holley NH yesterday at a swap meet and thought I might clean it up.
I have some new parts on hand, 20 - 25 spray needle etc which states NH 3-3/16 long.
Does this model have different parts or Is this suitable?

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I find it interesting how the Model T is perceived in popular culture as the years pass.

I am looking for a LED bulb that will replace the existing 1158 incandescent bulb. I have 4 Model T’s that use the same tail lights and all use the 1158 bulb. They work but I want brighter. I do not want to change to a modern fixture, I’d like to stay as original as possible. So far, I have not found a LED replacement bulb that has 2 contacts...

Was the Model T cooker ever made in cast iron?

1908 t parts book
June 1909 parts book
Aug 1909 parts book
1911 parts book
1915 accessories and parts
T pocket size instruction book
All $10 each plus postage. kdmks AT att.net.

A set of top irons for a 17 to 22 Roadster in used but good condition, pictures sent to your text or email. Asking $350 plus shipping from 80543. Jim

3 piece wood laminated bow set, new and one bow was shaved for sockets and broken at the radius on one side but usable, $225 plus shipping from 80543

...IF they can't find the answers on their own. BUT you can save yourself the time if you know where to look. Parts ID? Get the digital version of Bruce McCalley's Model T Encyclopedia . It includes the dates of many changes, sometimes even with pictures. There's a truncated version on this website, but the digital edition includes considerably...

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

Ok,

I've found old threads on this, but I am still stumped. Supposedly, you remove the rear bearing sleeve with the tool sold by suppliers by engaging the tool in the grease cup hole and then turning clockwise. Yeah, right... What about that dimple that's supposed to keep the sleeve aligned? I see where it apparently mates to a depression on the...

I have a new complete set of Rocky Mountain brakes for a small drum car, but I need a set for my 26 speedster. I checked with Chaffin’s, who normally carry the bands separately, and they are not available at the moment. I was planning to keep the parts for the small drum as spares for my 22 that has Rocky Mountains on already.

So, does anyone...

24 coupe
two problems.
Mine is the only Model T I've ever listened to or driven so my experience is very limited. When i get up to about 30, or the high end of first it has some vibration. I know this description is really vague but that's really all i have. Also, there is a slight tick i can hear if the hood, cowling, or bonnet (whatever you...

Would anyone have one of these anvils or know the history behind why this one was made with Ford 1920 on it in raised text?

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I understand how it is for folks who want to hire help for switch repair, mounting new tires, rewiring their cars, and other Model T chores. I still prefer a hired expert for some repairs rather than attempt another DIY project. You have to choose your battles. I have sometimes taken on jobs that somebody else could have done quicker, and...

I’m looking for the piece that has the copper contacts in a horn button. The one I have is broken. For a 1922

Anybody?

I have the following available - 2 wings & 2 dog-bones - already threaded - you finish - $100 for all four + the ride. Drop me a note through the Forum, please.

1913 Illinois licence plate.

Great for collection or for your model T.

$180 includes shipping

Original unused battery manuals. Lots of information on T batteries. 3 available, $20 each.
1916 T parts books. All very nice, $25 each.
1924 T pocket parts book, $10.00. All plus shipping kdmks AT att.net.

I am experiencing skipping when I am under load in high gear. Starting, idling,and low gear are fine. When I go into high and accelerate or climb even a small incline I get repeated skipping. I have adjusted spark advance and GAV. Ultimately, when I remove the coil box cover and drive under the same circumstances it goes away completely.

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“”Long Shot””
I am looking for a matching (thinner)oil can for this set. 9 1/8 inch diameter
Anyone have a spare???
Also missing the mounting bracket. Pictures would be helpful.
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If you Google Beaded edge tyre making and scroll down to;

Blockley tyre, 26 x 3 beaded edge tyre, you will find a very interesting article. I know it is a motor cycle tyre, but the philosophy behind its manufacture may be of interest. It is a parallel to their production of their 30 x 3.5 BE tyres.

Allan from down under.

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1924 Model T Roadster from the estate of the late Greg Holm of Brookville, Ohio.
Greg was Tony Wiltshire's right-hand man at the Model T Museum and a member of the Indy 500, West Central Indiana and Southwest Ohio Chapters of the MTFCA.

Email: rdbolser@gmail.com

Description of Roadster

1924 total rebuild of everything....

Hello. I am in need on one 30x3 (24 ) all white Firestone Non-Skid tire for my '12 Touring car. Would prefer new. I have one new front tire and both rears (23 ) so far but no more fronts coming until February I am told.
I am in Northcentral Ohio.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you.
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I have a friend who is looking to buy a starter equipped Touring. He'd prefer something within 5-7 hours of southwest Michigan. He likes my '26 Touring (which is not for sale) and wants something similar in terms of condition, i.e. may need a littletinkering, runs, drves, not a project.

Thanks everyone.

Price drop! Can't believe someone hasn't realized how much fun they could have with this thing just getting it running and enjoying it the way it is. It doesn't need a restoration just some TLC and refreshening. Sooner or later some ones going to wake up to what a deal this is. The 30X3 1/2 wire wheels are worth a bundle by themselves. An original...

A few weeks ago I went to take a drive in my T and it was running excessively rich from the start, it was barely driveable. I suspected the carb so I ultrasonic cleaned the carb and parts, replaced the needle/seat and float with new, new gaskets, set the float height. I saw some bubbles when I put the old float in hot water and thought that may...

Late 12 7 rivet pan. According to Mark Herdmans research.

It has/had the reinforcement plates on the ears. Only 1 ear remaining. I’m including 2 ears from a 3 rivet pan that a person could modify. This is a very solid pan… no rust out. $500 plus shipping. I can ship via Fastenal or will put in a large box with garbage bag/spray foam around it....

I have this 3” horn bulb new. I got it thinking I would use it on my horn but decided to use a different bulb
Catalog price is $60 save a few bucks
$45 plus shipping

mikebird@lifeattheridge.net

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Here is my Hershey loot.
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I would like to buy a 1914 or older Model T Touring for use in Parades and touring.
Thanks,
Jerry
574-952-4550
myclassic29@gmail.com

Restored Rubes triple twist brass horn restored and ready to install. It is has some usual dents and small crack along one side of the removable front piece where it fits into the horn. $300, which includes shipping within the US.

Anyone know what the sill plates on a high radiator coupe are supposed to look like? Mine are painted black, are they supposed to be bare? Polished?

Real nice original 1913 sales catalog. First edition, Nov. 1912. $100.00 free shipping. kdmks AT att.net.

We are currently stationed in Bradenton (Manatee County) where we will be waiting out the storm. Jim Cantore is staying at a hotel here in Bradenton and there is a fair chance we will go thru the eye. The boat (65' Bluewater) I do work on, not mine is tied up at the marina down the street in Sarasota (Sarasota county) at the primary marina. I...

A Running Board Carbide Generator in nice condition for a 1914 or ? has some damage to the mounting surface, needs restoring. Pictures sent to your text or email> Asking $550. Jim

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Just saw a FB ad for half a dozen 1986 NOS tires for $1500. I wouldn't take them if they were free. I was delighted by my NOS white Firestones. Coming out of the original wrappers they were beautiful. Country roads ate them up PDQ. When I see guys brag about running on tires that are decades old, I bet they don't drive hundreds of miles at a time....

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1908 Model S Roadster. Complete car, Canadian Built, work in progress, not running. New body with original seat section. Buggy rails and useable top. New gear case by Floyd, new exhaust and water outlet manifolds. Aluminum pistons and new valves. Rebuilt Heinze coil box and four good coils. New smooth all gray tires, tubes, flaps....

Just had to rebuild my transmission due to a cracked drum.
Got it back in car and was having a time getting pedals adjusted. Found my problem I think. Pedal has gotten loose on the shaft. The pedal is from an older rebuild before I got the car. Now I have to fix it. I don’t want to pull engine again.
Anyone fixed this problem with out pulling...

Original literature on Bosch mags and distributors. $40.00 plus $9.80 priority mail shipping. kdmks AT att.net.

When did Ford switch the design of the 1914 key to the flat version?

Actually the whole rear end. Two-piece driveshaft, forged end radius rods, 13 -14 rear end,, Chicago duplex cantilever spring assiste. Richmond is coming, I'm in mt.vernon Indiana. Come load your truck. 800.00 for driveshaft alone. If you take it all( minus wheels) the price is 1250.00. ctleonard64@gmail.com IMG_20240524_150239587.jpg...

Wanted, a 1912 Timer -Jim Golden, Bowie, MD

I have original Model T Snowmobile skis and tracks for sale. I would like to sell them as a package. If you look at the new made parts, it is at least $5,000 plus shipping from New Hampshire. The skis will need new wood, but I did not include wood when I gave the $5000 price.

I have been told that these all steel tracks and the ski spindles are...

Left side. No burner. Cracked square glass $125 + USPS Medium flat rate
gwhouse731(at)gmail(dot)com

Original manual and envelope, has some water damage. $35.00 plus $9.80 priority mail shipping. kdmks AT att.net.

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My new AC brakes were apparently dragging a bit on the passenger side and after a long drive i discovered that it had heated the hub enough that the seal failed and i had bearing and axle grease all inside the hub. It migrated outside enough that the AC brake lining is also contaminated. I tried cleaning it up carefully with brake cleaner and also...

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Finally getting around to advertising my Frontenac single overhead Cam race car. If you want to really go fast you can't beat a single overhead cam Frontenac powered machine for speed....... and finishing a race. Faaasssst and ready to race, $25,000.00. More pictures on request.

Ed aka #4

I have a 1914 Ambulance project that I started a year ago and I have to many projects at this point in life to finish it . This is a quick project that has all the items to make it a neat little WW I Ambulance. Asking $7,000 O. B. O. Send e-mail for pictures or contact# to discuss the project.Thanks, Dennis

Just for everyone’s info. I shipped some parts yesterday & USPS started their Holliday rates. A medium flat rate box is now $19.30 & a large is
$26.00 I didn’t know Halloween was a big shipping time? :o
Craig.

I've been approached by some vendors in the EU to distribute my products, and some want exclusivity. If you live in Europe and/or the UK, I'm VERY curious where you buy your parts from and your experience with various Model T parts vendors.
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Or do you just buy from vendors here in the states like Langs & Snyders, etc?

Any...

As I read through the forums I am beginning to realize how much and/or how little people drive their Model T's. Some people treat their Model T's like daily drivers and others only drive them in parades. Some people worry about how many miles they can get out of a set of tires and others have 40 year old tires that have good tread and bad dry...

A friend gave me 2 pistons today, a .031 and a .033 , factory ford markings.
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Make your S4BF carb run correctly for your particular car...

Dial in the high speed mixture just like you dial in the idle, with this good looking, compact device
Kit includes the needle assembly and custom jet

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If interested in info: EMAIL ME DIRECTLY

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I have some pieces of Mr Roadster brass glass setting channel

Dimensions of the pieces-
Large piece with radius on ends: 38” x 9 1/2”
Straight piece: 37 3/4”
2 short pieces: 11 1/2”

The straight piece and the two short pieces are mitered on the ends and form 90 degree angles. When assembled it makes a large frame… I have no idea what it was...

According to the AACA forum it was a hot time for opening day in Green field today.
Someone had their camper burn to the ground. Hope it wasn’t one of our guys. And hope no one was hurt.
Looks like luck it was opening day cause no one was parked close to it.

I bought one of these and put it on my NH. It worked for one day. It was on my car for the Western National tour in San Diego, and I had to get pushed to start the car every time. What a problem! The car always started every time before I put that POS on. I believe the gasoline in California is attacking the viton. I took it apart and it looked...

Can anyone tell me why my fan would just fall apart while just driving? It is a 25 engine in a 13 Model T. Not sure if the fan came from the 13 or the 25.

Here is a nice 9 all brass taillamp that dates from about 1908-1912'ish. There are some cracks in the brass. It is complete with the thumb nut, burner, good lenses and a brass bracket. Take a look at the photos. The price is 225.00 including shipping in the USA. Call me at 734- 730- 4274 or email directly at motoringicons @ hotmail.com Thanks.

Here is a great Phares Auteroche acetylene/carbide all brass spotlight that would likely be for a pre-1912'ish automobile. This light measures overall 11 long, the diameter of 7 and has a depth of 6 . This light has two acetylene/carbide gas tips with individual on/off valves attached. The interior has a glass mirror and a nickel- plated inner...

WTB - Fender bracket speedster headlight mounts for fender-less speedster

Tom Stephens

Hi all,

In my quest to find more stuff I don’t need, I bought a carb at the Model T Auction today. It is a Tillotson Model C 11A. Rather nice looking in brass with aluminium intake. Google has not been helpful. I found a reference to Willys Overland, but that was a Model C 13A. I did find one reference to a Model T, but would have expected many...

I did upholstery on collector cars for 30 years. I could never understand people doing incorrect materials or patterns. Someone with a CCCA classic would inquire about doing vinyl instead of leather. Yes, they could save a thousand or so dollars by doing vinyl, but when the time came to sell their car the car would be worth about $ 7000 less...

For Sale: a nice smooth set of 23-25 stanchions.

$150 plus shipping

Thanks

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For Sale model T keys as shown.
Number 55 is non script round top.
These are placed in numerical order starting with 51.
so missing three script keys; 55, 64, and 69.

$225 includes shipping to lower 48

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For Sale Rubes horn $150 plus shipping.

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I have two copies of Ford the times the man, the company by Alan Nevins, and one copy of Ford decline and rebirth by Alan Nevins. The Times, the man the company is the history of Ford from 1903 to the end of model T production and is the best Ford history book I have ever read, excellent research. Decline and rebirth is about Ford history from...

Floyd climbers, antique car repair manual, automotive mechanics, Audel‘s new automobile guide, model T Ford, front and rear axles manual. All $10 each plus shipping. kdmks AT att.net.

Three copies of tin Lizzy, the story of the fabulous model T Ford by Philip Van Doren Stern. This is one of my favorite model T books, full of great for history. $20 each plus shipping. kdmks AT att.net.

Sales and service data, model T Ford service book, The model T Ford, encyclopedia, Model T Ford service bulletin essentials, Oh marvelous model T!, Two copies of from here to obscurity. All $10 each, kdmks AT att.net. Plus shipping.

I have 4 copies of the red restoration handbook, 2 copies of Henry’s wonderful model T, 2 copies of the model T Ford car by Victor Page and 1 copy of Floyd Clymers’ model T memories. All are $8 each plus shipping. Kdmks AT att.net.

For sale: Bosch distributor $200 plus shipping
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Every time while driving my grease cap on the fan hub untwists and falls off. No matter how tight I twist it on it is missing after a tour. How can I keep it on ?

I am wanting to buy a Ruckstell rear end. Does anyone have one that they are willing to sell?

I am restoirng my 14 Runabout and everywhere I look I can only find traces of dark blue paint on the body. There is no indication of it ever being black except the fenders and running boards and aprons. This is an October 14 built car. Is it possible that this car was originally dark blue? I have looked at several old posts and discussion and most...

I am looking for the front license plate bracket crank holder for my 1919 runabout. I’ve seen two of them on friend’s cars and i like the look of them. One of the parts stores has the unpolished brass version but I’d like the steel because I don’t like painting over brass. Please email me at jcsincl846@pccsk12.com

SOLD!

This is a used set of 4 Universal T Driver tires and 4 rubber stem tubes. (2) 30x3 and (2) 30x3.5

These tires are about 15 years old. They have about 5/32” to 6/32” of tread remaining. I removed them due to some sidewall cracking. They would be good to use as rollers or for a car that just goes to the ice cream stand a few times a year....

So at nearly every car show I attend, at least one smartass asks me where I charge my phone in the Model T, or does it have Bluetooth? Well this little prototype box I cobbled together answers both those questions!

Enjoy the video :D