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Your Tudor sedan looks pretty good and seems to be an original car! If it were mine I would remove the tank and clean it out along with the sediment bulb.
Your lucky to find that 2 door and looks like it was stored out of the weather!! That’s a really good thing.
Have you got the Ford service manual yet? If you hadn’t owned a T get the manual.it...

Will, since you live in Florida, you should have no issues using a good quality 30W non-detergent oil in a Model T, especially if your engine has at least a few hundred miles on it. If I were you, and already had the 30W, I'd go ahead and use it. You can improve the non-detergent, straight grade oil's performance by adding about 25% Marvel Mystery...

Hank you are spot on, Red Kote is a great product if you let it cure til it doesn’t have a strong smell to it. I have a metal funnel from a decade ago that I used to pour the Red Kote into a tank, the funnel still has the coating on it. With your military discount you can get a gallon for under $100. I have cut Red Kote 50/50 with acetone to coat...

Between my wife and I, we have undergone five knee replacements. One for me; four for her.

Initially my wife had the minimally invasive metal wear surfaces with the plastic bearing surface installed in both knees. After a couple of falls, the metal to bone adhesive failed and there was a noticeable gap that was felt when she stood up. It...

You better go get a lottery ticket right now!

Sold to Adam.

Not an ad, but a correcting a misconception: Valves remain in production and are in stock

New price as of 7/14/2025
$3500 obo

The weather held out and it was a really cool adventure. Thanks Joe & Tami for putting this together! What a great group of people. You all are what makes this hobby so special to be a part of!

Socket found. Thanks, Dan!

Need carb heater assembly for 1916 T

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The wooden wheel hubs are all the physically same on our Canadian sourced cars, bar the Made in Canada and casting marks, etc. If these are of no concern, any wood wheel hub will suffice.

Allan from down under.

Nota my Channel, musta be a youa Channel.

This really is a barn find situation. This stuff was in barns & sheds. When I was there a couple of weeks ago they had a crew still pulling stuff out. It is an amazing collection of iron not to mention all the small stuff.There is a lot less T stuff than I had hoped but many of the cars and trucks are really unique. I already have a bid in on a...

If it is still available, I will take it.

In late 24 firewall was modified with that lower oval hole, then in 25 the choke bell crank was deleted and the new “26” style combo choke and carb adj u-joint swivel on the NH carb used that oval hole. These 25s fitted with that carb setup just prior to the Improved Car for 26 model year.

Henry’s constant design changes ;)

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Both sold.....

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Below is a photo from Clayton Swanson when he was selling an unmolested 1921 touring that still had the 5-piece rear tub and the top saddle rest coming down from the rear seat like the previous 1915-1920 cars.

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Below is what I believe are the typical 1921ish (again overlap in production) to 1925 rear...

I talked to Steve at Lang’s a few days ago. He said he just sold the last one he had and just ordered 5 more. I would think their supplier would have told them they weren’t available, I’ll have to call him again tomorrow.

Rodger, it may be a little later than 1917. The two arm choke lever was used once the electric starter came into use on the 1919 models. I don't know about any other differences.

Allan from down under.

Dan, on our RHD cars the clutch/first gear is internally adjustable, like your brake and reverse. The same build up and grind method works, even better on your pedals, because you can do the build-up to make a neat fit to a new notch. I did just that on my first clutch pedal. Then I had to rework the repair to get back the necessary free play so...

BTT. Lookin forward to it. Packed & pointed.

There is a 3/4 inch circle along the edge …. Within the circle it says John Brown Mfg Co. Larry

Terry,

Email sent.

Eric

Sold to Scott pending payment.

Sale pending

Email on it’s way.

I paint drums with ordinary Rustoleum, like the rest of the wheel. It's no problem.

Was it a good one?

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Hello Jack,
I sent a message and left one on your phone.
Ken Buhler

Honk!!!!!!!

Neat Detroit history!

I find it interesting that the publication was Hawaii Territory and the British word bonnet was used as the hood over the engine. A lot of newspaper articles in that era got mixed up with automotive nomenclature. The automobile was still so new, and evolving quickly, that things like how the cylinders were arranged was often reported incorrectly.

Is there anyone in your local chapter that rebuilds and recalibrates coils?

A bird in the hand is worth more than 2 in the bush!!!!!! As we all know the brass era cars have been dropping in value for the last several years. When I'm asked what any of my brass era cars are worth, I tell them It is only worth what some fool will pay me the day I want to sell it.

just sayin'
frontyboy

Looks like they had a good day grouse hunting. Looking at the shotguns, wondering if the pump was amodel 97 but it doesn't look right. The middle gun with the hammers is similar to my great grandad and still with someone in the family.

I used Bill to transport my '37 Cadillac Convertible Sedan from St. Louis to Michigan. I was very, very happy. He is a true professional. Thanks Bill
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Allan....I pulled them out years ago and put them away...They may not be as intact as I remember. I will know after I dig them out of storage. I may need to buy a set and have them re-silvered.

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Great advice by Dan and Rich! A simple timer change over can easily cause your kickback problem if you either accidently cross a wire over or the timer you have installed is different to what you had. In this case it sounds like you have installed the same timer so the crossed wire sounds more viable? Double check connections at both timer and...

This old Giant Equipment brochure was posted on Facebook back in may. Judging by the early phone number it’s 1950s, since they changed to the 7 digit phone numbers in 1958-59.

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Thanks all. I bought a 12V battery.

As many times as I've driven across Missouri, I haven't made it to Appleton City yet.
Maybe someday.

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I don't know specifically what they are, other than being T-based speedsters.

The original poster specifically inquired about Mercury, Paco, or similar period correct speedsters.
Not T-based speedsters, as a general category.

Just made a few parts.

Andre
Belgium

There is a complete 1909 REO car for sale in Montana. It is a Vanderbrink Auction. here is the link to the auction. I also have it in a separate thread here in the Forum.

It is lot # 303M

Not picky, replacing the one stolen off my fathers T along with all the rest of the brass when he was in Vietnam. He had built it out of two tops when he was a kid.

What year/type - even halves ?

The late Stan Howe also re-printed the OF manual.

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We’ve had some interest, but it’s still available. How about a price drop to $1,750. Happy to discuss trades for smaller stuff, parts, shiny brass, etc.

Sherman is a little over an hour from me. I'm listed in both magazines, or a family member is. Have them give me a call, or send a text through here. Charlie

No. They do not have any removable lock rings. One piece rims just like a Model T but 26 .I have a set of new Coker 34x4 but they are straight side.

Here are some links to previous discussions to add to some confusion
Dave Sosnoski researching handles
Differences
Regulator for 1926 to 1931

Thanks Frank for posting the links. The last one was to my own old post in 2011. I had forgotten about that post. It's Hell to get old.

New price is $9500

My apologies - I meant long gone as in retired ! Erik B. would know if he's still on the planet.

S bracket sold. L bracket still available.

Allan from down under.

I've seen the B tanks hung from the rear cross member of the frame, if that's any help whatsoever. (Not on Model T's, of course)

Can you please provide additional photos, especially engine, under carriage and front interior. Is this original engine and what is the block engine number? Many thanks...
Mike Barrett

Mike I sent you a private message. I have a google drive with 100 pictures I can send to you. Need an email address.

The only interchangeable parts are the large ball bearing and the shifter at the transmission

It was a long time ago, but if I recall correctly? These can be easily adapted to fit and work on a model T car. The biggest problem is that the magneto sits out somewhat beyond the outside of the frame rail. Not much of a problem for some speedsters, however a stock bodied car with stock hood has a real problem with the aesthetics.
The other main...

Fuse was the problem! A visual said element was not blown but ohm reading proved otherwise. Because of gen/ voltage reg problems, I have 6 v alternator on there now.

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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but these rims were a one year (1919) deal. Then Ford went to the rims with integral lugs. These rims are also used on Buffalo Disc wheels, but with a heavy retainer ring that went around the entire rim and the retainer ring was held in place with 4 lug bolts. Just FYI...........

Hi Robert, were you able to find them and are they for sale?

Yes they cost to ship, that's ok. What will I owe you for the boards? My cell 419-306-3966 for text

any condition?

What a great picture of an Aussie T. I like the water bag location

I completely overlooked that detail Layden. Thankyou for pointing it out.

Allan from down under.

The tube shifting in the tyre happens when the tyre is underinflated. The valve stem hole in the rim and the same in the felloe will tend to hold the valve stem vertical, so when the tube wants to shift it will tend to tear away from the stem. The same can happen with metal stem tubes. The correct tyre pressure is the answer.

On a 21 flat based...

I'll give you a call tomorrow!

When I repaired our fenders, i replaced the wire and put a bead undernaeth the cracks. Saw my uncle do that on a VW Beetle. The insurance man said that after an accident that it needed a bead to reinforce the area. He said that too soon, as the bead was already there.

Steve, thanks for your purchase. If you need any more, let me know.

George

Hi Richard, Brass Windshield Frame shipped, should receive by 7/15.

This page about cooling and flushing may help:

These videos show flushing:

I sent two of those otherwise great shape coils to someone in the mid-west to rebuild.

When I asked about them two years later, I was told they needed new points and none were available.

Evidently there are still no points available!

When I restored my Model N, I used the original Heinze coils. They all needed new points. I think RV may made...

I dont even have a car they would fit and I am tempted to buy them at the asking price.

Chris, you're too kind! Glad you enjoy the parts. It's a labor of love, as you well know!

Jeff

Still looking. Anyone in the Arizona vicinity?