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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...

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...

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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All the bulbs are NOS & have dual tee-pee shaped filaments at equal heights as original. They are 6-8 volts and 21-21 c.p. & fit a headlight base socket. Boxes 1, 2 and 3 each have 10 bulbs with silver color base. Box 4 has 10 bulbs with brass color base over steel. Box 5 just 3 or 4 brass / steel base bulbs and box). I tested all the bulbs for...

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...

This article mentioned a new vehicle being built in Boston in 1924 called a Mayfair using Model T Ford parts. As per usual it didn't last too long (went bust in 1925 according to Clymer, see attached par of list)
Has anyone come across information on the Mayfair?

I'm trying to finish my 15-16 Firewall Assembly and I've come across a bracket called the Butterfly Bracket in Lang's website catalog. Does anybody know where this little bracket goes? I can't for the life of me find anyplace on the firewall that this thing would fit (or might be needed). Is it an anti-rattle bracket like the splash apron has for...

Were Buckeye jacks with Ford on the top, supplied by Ford, or were they an aftermarket accessory. to my knowledge they were made in the early years. Ford is in block letters at the top.

Any out there?

does anyone have or know of a source for the 12-32 nuts for the control rod swivels? I have searched the internet for them, no luck! Thanks in advance :D

I finally have the means to ask my grandma if I could take the Model T and restore it - she said yes! Only thing is, I’ve never restored a vehicle, but I have some support (Mechanical Engineer friend and Electrical Engineer friend who are really excited to help out), means/willingness to do classes/education, the monthly money drip (or fountain),...

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.

Looking for a right hand drive hogs head with starter mount

I wonder if it’s possible to tow a Model T in neutral please ?

It will be going less than one mile to my local garage for final inspection and adjustments before I hit the road !!

Thanks from a newbie in New Zealand 🤗

I went and got this today,not worth 2 cent money wise but I think it is a great example of American ingenuity when it came time someone needed a tractor. When I first saw it a couple months ago I thought it might be a factory made kit but it is home bullt using horse drawn manure spreader wheels and gears and chains. Bill Irwin didn't have the...

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....

Any recommendations as to who can make and sew side curtains for a hack or huckster. Prefer 250 mile radius from Fort Wayne IN.

A friend gave me 2 pistons today, a .031 and a .033 , factory ford markings.
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For sale 1914 Model T Ford touring car, engine casting date 2-20-2014. The car runs and drives well after being revived from 25 years of storage in 2017. Mechanical components have been checked and refreshed including the following: new tires, Brassworks flat tube radiator, rebuilt Holley G carburetor, rebuilt coils, TW timer and more.
The...

Pair of good used burners for gas headlamps, $85 pair including domestic shipping.

It should fit, but the inlet is 2 inches, so you have to enlarge, not reduce, the connection with the exhaust pipe.
Do they make a 1 1/2 inch to 2 inch adapter that would fit or do you have to have it made?
Exhaust parts are always measured by ID and OD, so it makes it hard to find a piece that fits.

Posted an ad for a Bosch front plate a week or so ago. I asked for communication by phone as I don't get in front for the computer so much. Got a text with several different pictures. One was the plate and distributor and misc. pieces. Communication has been by text and seems like english is not their 1st language. Sent a personal check for $50....

New never used reproduction burner stand for gas headlamp, $28 including domestic shipping.

I recently ran across a few unused inner tubes from some of my grandpa's old things, still in their plastic wrap and was wondering how long and inner tube lasts in storage.
I opened up one of the bags and looked at the inner tube no dating could be found. The tube is in very nice shape, and was obviously never inflated, and stored in a cabinet out...

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Anybody have the two hole type?

Thanks,
Michael

Wire rear hubs good shape $300 plus the ride

Original Winfield carburetor mount for S and SR models, has built in tap for vacuum to run vacuum tank windshield wipers gauge or whatever. Factory marked S64BB1 made for Winfield carbs size BB to fit to a manifold with 1 1/4 S.A.E. carburetor flange ( 2 bolts on 2 11/16 centers). Perfect condition $95 including domestic shipping.

These are made of brass, nickel plated, now covered with patina , $45 set of 4 including domestic postage.

New Old Stock bolts for ends of the tie rod, authentic supplied by FORD 1911 thru 1916 with threaded hole on top for brass oiler, for the purist! $125 pair, domestic postage included. These are NOT reproduction but are New Old Stock.

Nice 26-27 wire wheels hub and drum. Hub is very clean with some original paint. Drum is rusted but sand blasting should clean it up.
$150 plus shipping. Neil

Hubs are 40$ea plus the ride I have a ton of them

1924 Roadster. In overall good shape, with some paint missing from rear corner of the turtledeck.

Runs well. Good touring car. Rear end has been rebuilt. Has a high compression Z-head. Electric start. Demountable rims. Top is in good shape

Trying to thin the herd down a little. Asking $9,000

I'm posting this for my father in law, so PM me and...

This is the valve operating parts of an intake manifold vacuum operated whistle, missing the trumpet part. $25 including domestic shipping.

This special nut has holes in the arms for a padlock to secure the spare rim on the carrier, for 1926-1927 Ford part number 2876. $24 each including domestic shipping. Only 4 left of these New Old Stock originals while they last!

Very nice angle mount dash clock, solid brass construction that has original nickel plating that can be stripped to bare brass, complete with mounting bracket, winds and runs properly. $195 including domestic shipping

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.

The cork gasket from the vendors leaks too much. It is destroying the paint on my tank.
If there is a neoprene one out there I am willing to try it.

The door latch on my 14 isn’t original to the car. Either it is a rear door latch (don’t know what they look like) or they made 2 different styles with the handle placement slightly different than the other. I was thankful to purchase this interior from Mr Art Ebeling here in the forum and I have a picture of his latch with the handle clearly...

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...

I am learning to drive my model t and have a couple of questions.

1. My model t as with many t’s wants to run forward when cranking. I’ve jacked it up or put wheel chokes in place to keep that from happening. Can the car be started with the parking/emergency brake engaged.

2. I have big feet so operating one lever and three pedals in a tight...

Hello, I was wondering what was origianl from both the dealership and factory for my 1927 Tudor. This winter I'm upgrading the engine and returning it back to orginal as much as I can. I wanted to buy some of the upgrades you could get from the dealership or factory so its top of the line but also original. I plan on take as much time and working...

When I pull the crank gas sprays out of the carb, it looks like it might be coming out of the side of the carb. It is an NH carb. Could this be caused by a stuck intake valve. If I leave the gas turned on and don't crank it no more fuel leaks out. it can sit overnight with the gas valve on and no gas leaks out, it seems like that would eliminate a...

Here is a set of hubs for sale.
One rear hub will need studs installed.

$450 plus shipping or best or better offer.

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I don't believe anyone has really said anything (-or posted any pictures) about this year's tour. To somewhat keep this Model-T related, there were a handful of Ts participating. I think there were 52 of us that started the event, -and I think there were approximately 7 that failed to complete the tour under their own power. None of which were...

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 friend in the market for a roadster trunk lid, preferably with handles and hinges, for a project he’s working on

He only needs the lid with hardware. Nothing else.

Anyone got anything? I will pass the info on to him.

Thanks !

Everything is brand new as I am now fabricating all the components used. Starter or Generator (use your 3rd brush holder on gens).

I’ll sell some of these to forum members.
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$45 + shipping. (Compare at $60 with used parts)

I will also be selling the rebuild kits with all new components (use your brush plate) for $25+ shipping....

I don't know if I am thinking things that didn't happen or what but I am wanting to replace the bakelite parts in a horn button that clamps the steering column and I think I bought the parts from a vendor at some point in history but now all I can find is complete units. Are the repair parts no longer available separate? This the button and the...

So on my 1919 runabout, the fan has seized for the second time in the span of 15 miles worth of engine run time. I’ve found that it does free up if I loosen the center shaft but I’d prefer to not have to fix it every 15 miles. Is there something I’m doing wrong, the fan spins freely when I put it on and then locks up and melts the belt before I...

I need to install a new fan on my 1919 roadster due to .metal fatigue and hairline cracks. I have the new blades and rivets and have already removed the old blades by grinding the heads off the old rivets and punching them through. Now, I'm faced with installing the new rivets. Is there a special rivet punch I need, or do I just wallop the bejesus...

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

Pair repo 466 E &J headlamps. brand new in box never mounted. Purchased from Gilberts in california. no longer made
S 850.00 plus shipping. call or text 313 919 1939 Anthony

This is an 8 1/2 x 11 reprint done by the MTFCI in 1976, it is the first book of that series and contains all the Model T service bulletins from their start in 1919 thru 1920, perfect condition. $99 includes domestic shipping.

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

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I am selling our 1915 Touring car due to inability to figure out how to drive it without killing myself and everyone who's in it with me. Actually, two knee replacements and big feet are the problem. The car is in our garage in Upland Ca. It's an amazing car. Rajo head. model A crank, custom header, completely rebuilt 1926 engine and trans by Eric...

need room

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....

Need the room

1922 Coupe. Ricardo head, OF carb, hasslers, ruckstell, AC brakes, I Timer. New tires, tubes, flaps, top, upholstery, radiator, safety glass. Matching 1922 Washington plates and clear Washington title in my name. Featured March car in Lang's 2024 calander. $18,500. More pictured on request. Located in Friday Harbor on San Juan...

Here you can view a short video depicting the camping setup:

Longing for Adventure and Learning from the Sages
The acquisition of a motor car transforms transportation from mere practicality into a splendid gateway for adventure. Having primarily utilized my Model T Ford for quotidian errands, I found myself inspired by the delightful...

Well, it's back on the market. Hard to believe how many serious tire kickers are out there leading us down a path and then just fading away! And I won't mention any names. So anyone that was thoroughly disappointed for missing out, you now have a second chance. This could vie for the finest restored Model T Ford Torpedo Roadster in the world....

This car belongs to an acquaintances of mine that inherited it from their father. I have not seen this car in person, nor heard it run. It is located in Kalispell, Montana and has been in good, clean, dry heated storage. The engine # 6142472(1922). I believe based on who the previous owner before Mike was and the fact that Mike owned an aviation...

… I didn’t :oops: The foam crap needs to be replaced occasionally. I haven’t driven the roadster since the 2019 Covered Bridges tour where it performed flawlessly. So the other day I figured I’d wash off the dust. Air the tires and pour 2 gallons into the gas tank. Also serviced the radiator. Primed her 3 times with ignition off and she started...

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Didn’t someone make a reproduction of that handle…….I have 2 Buckeye jacks…..one handle is rectangular on the end, one is round.

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 ?

Took the Grands to town for harvest festivities, followed by a car show in the afternoon, and ended the day at the winery with balloons! 20241005_183032.jpg
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I love my enclosed trailer for hauling my cars. However, towing a trailer is like pulling a great big box and I can't see anything behind me!

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I would love to get a wireless back up camera to be able to see behind while backing up and as a rear view mirror.

My thought was to wire the camera to the license plate light,...

I'm looking for a steering wheel for my 1926 speedster project as used on racing cars at the time. 4 flat spokes with a hub to fit the Model T steering shaft. Wooden rim preferred. I can purchase and pick up at Hershey.

I know it's a long shot but I thought I would try and see if somethings available.

Thanks,
Gene
Union Bridge, Md.

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…..

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.

Well, they were in one of the boxes.
Neat turn signal switch $35 plus shipping pending
No idea about the Halogen kit might be for Model A $15 plus shipping
Dip stick with instructions $50 plus shipping
Pair of Hood handles steel T-4051HC $22 plus hipping Pending
Fuel pump 12v 2-4 lbs $68 plus shipping SOLD
Texas T carburetor with air filter $40...

My rear wheel puller is on backorder till November, is there a creative way to nondestructively remove my rear wheel? My left parking brake gets bound up randomly somehow. I tried spraying brake cleaner in the vent slots and around the drum gap to clean it out, until the cleaner came out clean. Lubed the rod shaft. Wheel spun like butter but then...

Does anyone have any info on Strong Hold small drum brakes? Jim

New Field Coil 5107 $50.00 + shipping.
Check, cash in a birthday card, Zelle, PayPal F&F.
kampfdackel85(at)yahoo(period)com
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Looking for 2 rear wire wheel hubs for. 1926. Would rather use wire wheel hubs vs. adaptors. These are model T wheels, not model A wheels.

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.

Hhowdy, Can anyone tell me if a early (up to 21) lower steering column to frame mnt is the same as the later with the exception of the number and size of the bushings. It seems like my 26 roadster is always in need of that bushing replacement and I am thinking that maybe the earlier mount with twice as much bushing surface would last longer, any...

1909-10 Cylinder head with an old but nice repair. There are 4, approximately 1/8”, holes that will need to be filled. Will make a nice head. Very hard to find. $500 can deliver to Hershey if paid in advance. PayPal friends and family will work for me.
Robbie

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I recently purchased a barn load of T parts. In the process of sorting it all out so what I have is not limited to the following:
I have a number of front wood wheel hubs with front & rear tapered bearings in them. No time to clean them up or check the bearings out and if I did the price would be higher for known good ones. Doubt if the bearings...

Effective December 7, 2020 we are moving. Our new address will be 1118 Jennings Avenue Petoskey, Michigan 49770. Please send me a private email on this Forum or call our old number 859-881-1677, you will hear a message with our new contact information. I will reply if you ask for me to call you back. I am doing this to avoid placing my new...

Already been machined.
Can take to Hershey.
$450

I enjoyed rereading this post and thought others might enjoy checking it out to.

See you there! Jeron Takacs, Seamus Hnat and myself are en-route to Hershey! Currently driving through Ohio.

I have a 1922 touring and lately I have had an issue with it running on magneto. I start it and warm it up and switch to magneto. It runs well for about 20-30 minutes. Then it starts spitting, sputtering and backfiring and then it will shut down.

When it will run on magneto, I have checked the magneto with a lightbulb and increased the RPMS and...

hubs 1.jpg hubs 2.jpg hubs 3.jpg ]For Sale: 26-27 wire wheels and hubs. Five wheels and hub set. Local pickup only. Located in Central Wisconsin. $950

Hi all, I've got an 09 mother inlaw roadster body at Kim Dobbins that I need shipped to Nevada City area. ( 1 hour above Sacramento). Would easily fit in the back of a pickup bed. Anyone heading this way have room?

I've been helping a friend with information on his original 1915, and here is where I'm at. We are working on ORIGINAL throttle rods that go through the block. What I've found out is the material is 7/32 diameter, and this size was used throughout the entire Model T production. It also appears the alloy has a high nickel content, and was made from...

FOR SALE
1903/1906 Olds Replica
Excellent appearance and mechanical condition
Electric start
Modern engine
New tires and tubes
I never drove it more than 1 mile
Stored on jacks in a climate controlled garage
Spur of the moment purchase but I quickly lost interest because I truly wanted a genuine antique 1903 Olds
$5000 or Best Offer
Located 20...

FOR SALE
1908 Black Highwheeler Motorbuggy Model 112
Made in Auburn Indiana and sold in Chicago Illinois
Barn find and unmolested
Maintained as preservation quality
Runs and drives
Right hand steering
Chain drive
Bulb horn and Bermuda Bell
Original headlights and tail light
Seats have original horsehair stuffing
All wood solid
All sheet metal is...

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.

Found and bought..a '26 was...

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 $7,500 O. B. O. Send e-mail for pictures or contact# to discuss the project.Thanks, Dennis