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What size zerk fitting is correct for the front drive shaft u joint grease fitting to replace the standard oversized cup? Also is there a commercial source to find it?

Thanks in advance,
Dom

Russ, First of all, I thank God you are OK and the damage was minimal. Could you post a photo showing the inside of the piece of the separated fellow that is on the ground and another of a close up of the dark elongated spot on the bottom of the wood still attached to the rim. I suspect this might b...

Does anyone know of a commerccial source for the purchase of a Voltage Regulator/Dimmer Resistance Inducer that is compatable for a 1915 T?

Frank,

Thanks for posting the photo above. Do you or anyone know if there are alignment pins available for purchase from a commercial source? I'd like to check several axles.

Have a great day,
Dom

Tim, Glad to hear you are safe. I purchased Colorado Mountain Disc Brakes over a decade ago. They are now sold as Sure-Stop brakes. During the 2009 Ocean to Ocean Tour I had an axle break without having the wheel come off. The brake caliper and it's bracket attached to the rear axle held the the dis...

While I have never seen anything exactly like this, it appears to be homemade rather than a production item. It looks similar to the priming cups that appear on vintage spark plugs that also have a shutoff valve/arm.

My hope is that this post will stimulate additional discussion.

Here is a photo of my shop 50 State License Plate Wall. While there are several antique plates, the Pennsylvania State Plate is the only true Model T era license plate.

Bill,

Thank you for the reply and taking the time to take and post the photo. Unfortunately when I checked it with my multimeter it did not work. However I appreciate knowing what it was used for.

Have a great day,

Dom

Thanks Tim.

I'll do a continuity test today to see if it works.

Have a great day,

Dom

The two object were in a box of antique auto parts. I have no idea as to what they are!!

Thanks for the anticipated assistance,

Dom

Glad to see George and Dean haven't been eaten by the bears and are headed towards home. George I spoke to Ramona Saturday to help her with her Sunday School lesson prep. All is well on the home front.

Stay safe boys and enjoy your adventure,

Dom

When our Model Ts were made there were things called truth and integrity. Because times have changed if we just keep repeating this all of our pre 25 frames will magically have numbers appear on them.

Do the words "Fake News" come to mind.

Larry, First of all, thanks to you and the Board for your service to our members. Earlier this year I posted a safety warning issue after I experienced the separation of the lugs from a wheel rim before the potential loss of the wheel while driving down the road. This was to warn members to check th...

R V,

I too am at home and do not have a phone # for Tom Strickling but the March-April issue of the T Times lists an email address of Ttour2020 at yahoo dot com

Best of luck,

Dom

Tim,

Would you consider posting a photo of it for those of us who have never seen one can be aware of how it was done back in the day.

Thanks,
Dom

Kathy,

Thank you soooooo much for the glimpse of the tour for all of us who can't be there.

Stay safe and enjoy the fellowship,

Dom

Ignacio,

The Orange and Blue "major" hardware stores sell round hardwood stairway bannisters that might meet your needs.

Best of luck,

Dom

Mark,

Nice attention to detail. I especially like the back lighting of the flags with the timing for the fireworks.

Dom

Isn't that an antique, digital nose picker? I think I saw a chrome plated one in the Smithsonian years ago.

Erik, Thank you for keeping all of us who were up in airplane safe in your past role as an air traffic controller. Know you and your family will be in my prayers. If you feel comfortable sharing your son's complete address, I would like to send an encouragement card in the mail to him. I am sure the...

Don,

There is a 12 page document, "REMOVING A ‘T’ FROM MOTHBALLS" that can serve as a reference with some engine suggestions. See attached.

Dom

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Steve,

Thanks for sharing this interesting use of materials from our hobby. Is there a photo of the complete gate on the far right? What I can see looks as interesting and very creative.

Dom

Mark,

You put together a nice display battery. Do you have the name of a point of contact person at New Castle Battery? I'd like to follow in your footsteps and make one also. If you remember, how long ago did you do this and what was the ballpark cost from NCB.

Thanks and have a great day,
Dom

Dan, You can check the website: GasBuddy Map at this link. You will need to click on the + to blow up the map to see the roads and rates for gas. Then click on the filter icon on the right to select the type of fuel you need. Best of luck. https://www.gasbuddy.com/gaspricemap?lat=38.822395&lng=-96.5...

Bill,

I was able to place a piece of duct tape over my loud turn signal beeper. It dampened the sound but is still loud enough to be heard. If you were in Texas I would suggest it be herd.

Have a great day,
Dom

Bob,

Thank you for sharing your quest, support, rational, photos and experience. The clear description and detail help anyone interested in the hobby and safety are most helpful. People like you and Bill are a blessing to the rest of us in this hobby.

Well done,

Dom

Amother way to say this is:

We offer three kinds of service:
GOOD – FAST – CHEAP
You can pick any two
GOOD, FAST service won’t be CHEAP
FAST, CHEAP service won’t be GOOD
CHEAP, GOOD service won’t be FAST

Liam, If you go to the top of this forum and click on the Home Tab it will take you to the MTFCA website. Click on the About Tab then clickon the Chapter Tab. I listing of Chapters by state are in blue. There is not an Alabama Chapter listed however the Tennessee T's have many memberes in Alabama. I...

The far left stamp in the red box is an &. The ampersand is also known as the and sign.

You might want to look at this link for some ideas.

http://www.texastparts.com/mm5/manuals/WarfordInst.pdf

Best of luck,

Dom

You all have waxed eloquently but I have to say the charm is the beautiful women and handsome men who drive, care for and preserve them.

FYI, here are several photos of an unstamped Model T block with a mold mark of 25 S and the Ford script and USA in the area partially covered by the lower water inlet. If you can look closely you may be able to see the boss machining marks that come down and arc to the left. IMG_1369.JPG IMG_1377.JP...

I want to say a big "THANK YOU " to John Regan for all he has done over many years to help so many in our hobby and Renee for her support of him so he could. They deserve and have earned a long, happy and healthy retirement in my opinion.

May God continue to bless the Regans,

Dom

Ignacio, I'd suggest giving the vendor a call after emailing the photo you posted so they can see the issue. Any good supplier should send you a replacement free of charge to make it right. If the vendor should balk I would indicated to them that your next post will include their company name on thi...

As previously posted, “My other McLaren rims have solid lugs attachments. All appear to be pressed in. I plan to run a bead of weld on the back side of each lug for all rims to insure my safety.” The three other wheels have only been visually inspected at this point. Over the next few weeks I will r...

Steve,

All appear to be pressed in. I plan to run a bead of weld on the back side of each lug for all rims to insure my safety.

Thanks for asking,
Dom

SAFETY WARNING for McLaren Manufacture 30 X 3 ½ Model T Rims purchased on 8/02/2007. On Sunday February 7, 2021 while driving my 1919 Touring Car northwest of Sebring, FL on rural, washboard roads at approximately 30 miles an hour for several miles, I stopped to stretch my legs. Upon inspection of t...

Donnie,

Thanks for keeping an eye on Hank for us here in 10-A-C.

Hank,

How is that for spellin!!!

Both of you keep it up the good work.

Dom

Philippe,

If no one else has suggested, if I were in your situation I'd contact the local Model T Club to request a member bring over their Model T to see if their car would make it. Doing it and talking about it are to, too, two, 2 different things.

Welcome to the hobby and best of luck,
Dom

I have many sharp chisels and stone tablets to offer if it will help.

Seriously, the preservation of and access to these records is truly important.

I will be interested to hear the results of action taken by our Board.

Dom

Scott,

I don't know the man but several years ago I read an article about 6 vt. horns from Sam Bonar out of KY. I believe his # is 8 five 9 four 7 two 2 three one 5.

You may want to reach out to him.

Best of luck,
Dom

Donnie,

Thanks for sharing this topic. Your photos and drawing nail this down for those with a machine shop. If you hear of anyone who would be willing to produce these I'd be interested in purchasing one.

Have a great day,
Dom

Ignacio, First of all, thanks for the quality photos. It appears there are two (2) bends in your hanger. The first looks like it is right at the point where the attachment plate starts but before the headlight bracket hole, the second is about 6 to 8 inches up the rod from the headlight bracket hole...

Would the cowl light mounting brackets in photo #8 be a clue that this body is a 15-16 or non starter later car? Additionally in photo #5 the rear floorboards are complete so this body is not set up for a battery and in photos #2 & #4 the frame does not appear to have a battery box.

Thank you to all for offering to serve and to those who have and will serve. Welcome Rachel and Susan don't be a stranger. Let's hope this next year will allow is to get out and get together.

Dom Denio

Hank,

While the cars unite us, you are right to bring us all back to the real focus of life - people. Relationships with one another are what can add quality to our lives. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

Dom Denio

Susan, The words THANK YOU seem so inadequate to express my appreciation for all you efforts to preserve Model T history and move our hobby forward. Your contributions have benefited us and will impact many future generations. I hope you enjoy the next chapter of you life and will stay connected wit...

Update 12/19/20: Kevin was out to the barn this morning to get some firewood and fresh air in his lungs. Yesterday Jim Golden took the photo of Kevin as he dropped a few engines for rebuilding. Kevin said it is ok to attach the photo for anyone who wants to print it to put in their shop to keep the ...

We have been blessed to have Jay cross our path in life. He was a true gentleman. He and Barbara contributed so much to our members.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Rest in Peace my friend,
Dom

Tim,

Merry Christmas from me and my TN Snowman.

Dom

I just got off the telephone with Kevin Prus, 1993 MTFCI President from Ohio, and got his permission to let you all know he was hit by the virus. It knocked him down with it and caused double pneumonia. Fortunately his doctor was a cousin who marshalled the staff for 8 days to give him "stellar care...

I'm glad to hear Milt is still with us. I think he owes me money!

Just kidding

Hang in there - You da man.

Merry Christmas to you and your family,
Dom

James,

Thanks for the link to the California vendor. https://droppedaxles.com/ford-dropped-a ... 0model%20t

I'll contact them.

Merry Christmas to you and your family,

Dom

I am looking to purchase a good used Model T DROPPED front axle for a speedster project. Please send a photo and asking price to ggunrunr at att dot net.

Thanks and Merry Christmas,
Dom

I am looking to purchase a good used Model T front axle for a speedster project. Please send a photo and asking price to ggunrunr at att dot net.

Thanks and Merry Christmas,
Dom

This is what I do.

One coat of black primer
after it dries a coat of flat black
apply light coat of black RTV inside of each coil box terminal hole and choke rod holes to prevent moisture from separating plywood layers
let it dry and install

best of luck,
Dom

Scott, To reply directly to your statement, "I would like to know what I need to do to get her started again." See the Removing a T from Mothballs document below for a complete step by step proceedure. Welcome to the hobby and best of luck with this beautiful T. Have a great day, Dom REMOVING A T fr...

Nick, Here is the link for a set of plans to a Spoke Press for assembling Model T Ford Wheels and Instructions. http://funprojects.com/pdf/WheelpressA2.pdf WOOD SPOKE WHEEL ASSEMBLY PRESS INSTRUCTIONS 1. Lay metal felloe (outside face DOWN) on rubber padded ring. 2. Install 5/8-11 nut & washer then ...

It is my understanding that the herringbone parking, the angled-parallel nose-in parking used in all shopping centers, was first introduced in September 1917 at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY by the New York State Police in the year they were founded.

Any Idea what these Keys Are For?

Thanks in advance for looking.

During the Memorial Day week the image of these 8 suspects were captured while they invaded a Tennessee pizza restaurant.
The masks were made of Model T Ford pattern fabric by one of the wives.

Hank,

Your title of this thread is incorrect. You need to delete the second and fourth words. I GAVE would be more accurate brother!!!

Carry on,
Dom

The previous photo shows a 1918 Washington DC license plate on the passenger side and a Virginia license plate on the driver side. The photo is cut off so the two digit year below VA does not appear.

Hank,

That is not a radiator. Isn't that the pan Patty was cooking the cornbread briskets we had with lunch?

I'm glad you caught it before shipping.

Too bad buddy,
Dom

Gary, The Colorado Mountain Disc Brake instructions and photos for small drum for wood spoke wheels (20 pages) are in the mail to you. Best of luck. Frank, Thanks for posting the links for the Sure Stop Brakes they were interesting and informative. Mark, You posted you would like a copy of the instr...

Gary, I have two sets of instructions. One small drum for wood wheels (17 photos) and one for large drum wire wheels (19 photos). Which do you need? I have to run out to get a new black ink cartridge for my printer this afternoon so I can get this in the mail to you first thing Monday. Have a great ...

Gary,

I have a complete set that have many photos I can copy for you. Give me your mailing address and they will be on their way to you.

Dom

R.V., Please check with the family to insure that the investigating police agency has listed the TRAILER as stolen by both the license plate # and the vehicle identification # which requires 2 separate computer entries because it is likely the thief will toss the plates. I hope it is found and these...

George, I have purchased and use a Harbor Freight Tire Bead Breaker, Item # 92961 that is $54.99. It works well and hangs on my shop wall when not in use. Tire Bead Breaker.jpg IMG_1122.JPG Sorry for the rotated image of hanging bead breaker. It is soooo difficult to get it to hand sideways. :-) Als...

Thank you to the Board for looking out for the health and safety of our members many who are, due to age, in a risk group and also to the Host Committee for their offer to repeat all their set up work for us next year. You are appreciated for volunteering to work on our behalf. Wash your hands, :-) ...

I got a call from Morris Dillow, MTFCI President, this morning indicating after only 4 minutes of discussion the vote was unanimous to cancel the tour. The host committee has offered to put the tour on next year which I think made the decision easier. I believe that the deadline for a full refund wa...

All previous post address packaging. One other consideration, especially heavier items being shipped is WHEN! A friend of mine had piece of equipment shipped on July 3rd in a wooden trunk with metal edges and corners for reinforcement. The trunk arrived on July 8th and was heavily damages with 6" wi...

Hank,

Looking at the attached photo, I can't tell if those headlight buckets are wired in series or parallel.

Please attach a diagram so we can reproduce your work safely.

"Cabin Fever" reaching high level,
Dom

Hank,

Was this project on Patty's - Bucket List?

Sorry brother. I couldn't resist.

Wash your hands,
Dom

Looks like the car in the right background is a Model T. My question is about the ambulance in the foreground.

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The more things change the more they stay the same.

Wash your hands,
Dom

David, Katie is alive and well. I saw her just over a month ago while visiting Luray Caverns in Virginia. BTW she is a new mother and her parents Dennis and Martha are proud grandparents. We who went across the country in 2009 enjoyed and appreciate all of her work to record and preserve our trip of...

Here you go.

It, like all convicts, is innocent. It is just HANGING around.

Ron & Pud, Beautiful family photo on the 41st Anniversary of her 39th birthday. My mother celebrated her 39th birthday anniversary even after we kids passed that age. :-) You are missed my friends since we finished our cross country trip last year. My little granddaughter, Ireland, still talks about...

Tim,

Great shot. We need to share humor at the time. BTW, I see the family resemblance.

Stay safe and wash your hands,

Dom

FYI, I spoke with Jack yesterday about another subject. He mentioned he sold all of these tools and was not going to make more due to the extensive process required to do them right and the loss he took on them. His wife is having health issues so I wanted to save him from the need to reply to multi...

Dan,

Thanks for the link to this very interesting view of history.

Stay safe and wash your hands,
Dom

John, Hank & Chris,

It is not a contest. My Mom and Dad loved one another and Dad was there for more than the conceptions'.

They were mathematic wizards, they proved 1+1=3 18 times.

Have a great day and wash your hands,
Dom

John, I was holding off to see if anyone else would post a photo. I have waited long enough to share this picture of my family's reunion from June 2019. My 1919 Touring was busy giving rides all day. Each of my 17 siblings and I had different color shirts so we knew which grandkids went with each fa...

To add to Peter's work I have typed the Tap & Die document into an MS Excel Spreadsheet to make it more easily read and future updated as needed.

Stay safe and wash your hands,
Dom

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Wayne, Your post above states, "found two thin open end wrenches that fit the U-joint" from your grandfathers old tool box. When you have time could you take a photo of them with a ruler included for scale and post it. This would allow us to know what to look for at flea markets and auctions where o...

John, The gun maker was O. F. Mossberg. Oscar Frederick Mossberg and Sons was founded at Fitchburg, Mass. in 1892. Later it moved to Chicopee Falls, Mass. and moved to its current location in New Haven, CT in 1919. Attleboro is about 70 miles from Fitchburg. How or if it is related to the tool compa...

Keith,

I took a photo of my T and I just after midnight so it would be an early photo but it turned out to be all black.

Sorry for the sick humor, I think I have "Lack of Touringitous."

Stay safe and wash your hands,
Dom

Thanks Wayne for posting the photos of the Wicker T for all to see. A truly unique T.

4 Generations in Model T 1919 Touring - My Dad, Me, my son and grandson in front of our family home.

There was a green wicker bodied Model T Touring or Roadster at the MTFCI National Tour in Baraboo, WI years ago. I wish I had taken a photo of it. If anyone has a photo, please consider sharing.

Thanks,
Dom

Dennis,

You are very correct. Facts do not to cease to exist even if they are ignored.

Have a great day buddies,
Dom

Danny,

We practiced social distancing. I have 2 feet, Hank has 2 feet and Patty has 2 feet so we were 6 feet apart. Additionally I am wired for 110 and Hank is wired for 220 so we have to be grounded separately.

Stay safe,
Dom

Here are 3 different states to add to the total.

Hank,

Thanks for the Bumper I purchased and the tour of the home-40. It was nice to meet you and your bride.

Because we are only an hour apart we will have to start wearing a path back and forth.

You da man,
Dom

WANTED TO BUY - One working wood wheel spoke jack.

Thanks,
Dom

Thank you to the Board of the MTFCA for the support of this project as well as Ron and Bob for a job well done and generous contribution to the hobby. Additionally thank you to Jerry and Kim for delivering and selling copies at the Winter tour last week in Gainesville, FL. This publication will be g...

R.V.,

First of all, thank you for all you do to support us in the hobby. I didn't hear you mention carving out time to spend with your ladies!! Take some time for you after getting the chores done, buddy.

We appreciate you and your notification to manage our expectations.

Have a great day,
Dom

Erik, May the joy of memories made and shared with your Dad surpass the sadness of such a great loss come sooner rather than later. For each of us this time will be different and the emotional rollercoaster works too well so be kind to yourself as it takes you up and down on the road ahead. God bles...

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