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Langs had some NOS ones at one time.

Neighbors cat is the size of a mountain lion, may need something larger please. Darryl

The 3450 bracket went through some changes but I do not have dates just the parts in my shop to see that they evolved like many other part numbers. Darryl

Thought that was Popcorn Sutton there for a minute ,,,,,,,,,

They have to be "watered" with Marvel Mystery Oil for a new T to grow in !

I welded up 1/4" holes in a couple of my rims where someone thought that 1/4" carriage bolts would make a better rivet. They are at Calimer's wheel shop now getting new wood felloes & spokes. Darryl

Looks like a cheaper to produce version than the forged parts.

I have a set of those I would like to sell. Darryl

Thank you to those that have replied. I think I have found what I need. Darryl

Thank you for looking Rich.

Still looking,,,,,,,,

Looking for front hub with shoulder on inside for speedometer gear. Must be serviceable. No cracks, or opened up at the wheel bearings. Races must still be press fit.

Thanks Dan, I sent an e-mail to Jack

Jack Who ?

Want to buy Stevens number T-181 rethreading tool. Used to clean up the hub cap threads on the front & rear hubs. Darryl Bobzin

These models are made in Ukraine. Some American hobby dealers may have some of these and their other fine Model T kits in stock, but I wonder if they will ever be restocked because of the war.

Great swap meet ! Never meet a nicer bunch of "car folks" as you will at this meet. High gas prices, and a little rain didn't keep many away. Plan on going next year if you haven't been.

So sorry to hear of her passing. Your entire family will be in our thoughts. Darryl Bobzin

I have been getting wheel parts ready for my '14 to go to Calimer's wheel shop for new wood.

Wayne, Dan Hatch has one of those fenders I think. You might contact him and make sure he brings it. Darryl

Thanks for posting photos of your progress with painting your T

Only way they get n crushed is if somebody runs over them like last year !

Tom, what did you seal the wood on the wheels with ? The same lacquer you used on the body ? Darryl

Terry, the plugs are old Champions

I will have the F-150 loaded with goodies. I will have some wheels, Ford tools, spark plugs, cheap fenders & running boards, other T related parts.

Wonderful ! great old Ford !

That simple question sure opened a can of worms,,,,,,,,,,,

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Tim come on down Thursday, buy a vendor space and stay 'til Saturday. It is a great little swap meet. Yes some stuff does trade vendor to vendor on Thursday. but most vendors don't arrive until Friday morning. Darryl

You dont say what year your car is. The reproductions are of the last design steering gear ball arm. Darryl

How do I fix this, really depends on what tools you have, and your skill level. The BEST way is to replace the panel. Next best would be to hammer & dolly the area flat. Then trim the openings for repair patches to be butt welded into place. Then metal finish. Third & worst, glue or pop rivet a patc...

Yes you need the fiber washers between the base and the nut. The type you have is easy to take apart to check the contacts. They get pitted over time, and can be cleaned up to make better contact. Darryl

I have been trying to put together a time line with Model T tools as well. The parts catalogs are only some help, with many years not having any tool photos. There are also tools listed that have no photo. The oil cans do change through the years in the parts catalog photos. I think those ones with ...

Great swap meet. Should be on everyone's to do list !

I have one, but I am on the east coast. Darryl

Not sure if they are common or not, I know of two. Yours and mine. Darryl

This was my first trip to the Marietta swap meet. Lots of vendors, friendly people, All in all a nice swap meet. Thanks go out to the folks that put it on. Darryl Bobzin. Tom, How many days until the next Marietta swap meet ?

Here are some photos of an early trunk deck I have. hope they help. Darryl

I will be making the drive north from NC, I will be bringing a few items to sell. Darryl

'14 Has just one of those clamps on the long line from the gas generator to the radiator.

Working on a tool display now. 5-Z-tools. Figuring out the size for the display boards now. This has become a bigger project than I had planned.

Marietta Ohio

I will be bringing model T tools, front engine mounts, early turtle deck, spark plugs, spring shackles, and my grandson to keep the ladies entertained.

This guy and his wife, or girl friend have been making a bundle off these Ford wrenches. One sold for over $100. They always have one listed, and they always bring top dollar. Marketing at its finest !

Wish I had the money to buy one of these rare model T wrenches on e-bay. Bidding is past $56 already.

Wrap a rag around it and keep it wet with 3M adhesive remover. I have very good luck with that stuff. Darryl

Eric, I sent you an e-mail through this site. I didnt see one from you.

Need a last minute valentines gift for your sweetheart ? How about a barn fresh '26 - '27 wire wheel lug nut wrench. Number T- 2839-R. Ships to your address in the 48 states for just $70 post paid. It will last much longer than chocolate covered strawberries. Darryl Bobzin, dbobzin@carolina.rr.com

Is it all wood on a '13 ? My '14 has a metal bottom to that compartment. If they are the same I will take photos for you.

We had about two inches a couple Saturdays ago, in North Carolina. The post office did not deliver mail. they did deliver the next day though. Snow doesn't hang around to long here.

Lang's did have reproductions of these. Darryl

Thank you !

The man who owned this car back in the 70's , died many years ago. That was his business & phone number on the Model T. He lived just down the street from where I grew up. My father did some work on both this car & a touring car this man owned, back when he worked for the local Ford dealership. I kn...

Does anyone know who owns this car, I would like to talk with the owner. Darryl

Beautiful work, Thank you for posting photos as you build this cab.

I use black lacquer in a spay can. Gas will not attack it. no primer.

Terrible news to hear. R.I. P. Mr. Anderson

David, I will take it. e mail sent as well. Darryl

When registering my touring car in North Carolina, I noticed that there was no listing for touring car on the paper work. With the right helpful gal at the DMV she just had to make a phone call to have someone tell her how to insert the word "Touring" into the body style listing. Her only request wa...

There are two videos on You Tube under the name "Mr Goodpliers" from the Model T Heaven auction. Viewer discretion is advised. The second video shows T parts loaded to go for scrap !

Why anyone would own, let alone try to drive a model T Ford is beyond me. ,,,,,,,,,Yes I have thee of them,,,,,,,,,

Never throw anything away, you can always add on to the building !

E-mail Sent, thanks for making these, Darryl

Someone was there for a while making noise to remove all those parts. unless it was late in the evening someone must have saw something. The unfortunate thing is, the police are of little help. They sure were not when I had things stolen. The only help would be for them to do their own detective wor...

The one on e-bay sold for $650. wish I a box full of those things.

OK, I have salvaged pre 1945 steel from the ocean. I bring it to the surface, transport it to a steel foundry, and melt it into ingots. The story goes that if I make new steel it will be contaminated by the radio active particles in the air. Why will this not happen to the salvaged steel ? I call BS...

The body under the deck or pickup box is the same. The pickup box over hangs the body structure .

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Sent an e-mail

Tim, the '26 - '27 brackets have two holes at the outer end of the running board bracket.

Difficult to read part number because it is stamped around the wrench.

Mark, Ford may have at one time told owners to use the 5-z-161 wrench. The '26 parts catalog clearly lists the T-2839 as the wire wheel lug nut wrench. I have one as well, with no sign of any plating.

William, You are looking for the wrong wrench. The 5-z-161 is a body bracket t handle wrench. You are looking for a part number 2891, factory number 2839 wire wheel wrench. I f I remember correctly it will have 2839 on the wrench. If you look in the '26 parts listing you will find it listed with the...

Wish I could have gone.

Did anyone go to the auction in Fremont Ohio yesterday ? Wondering what treasures you found.

Try Summit. They handle the Coker line

When non mechanically incline people betterize things. I see it every day.

up to 10 boxes requested

Whoever was making them for Lang's must not be making them anymore.

This is happening all over. Old mom & Pop restaurants are closing because the owners want to retire, and no one wants to take over or purchase the business. It is sad. I would much rather eat at a local diner than some chain. Best of luck to the two of them, they deserve to kick back a notch.

Good score, those are interesting plugs for sure, and a brand I have not seen before.

Larry, I will take 3

Soda blasted parts must be thoroughly washed with lacquer thinner or a mild acid, or your primer/ paint will not stick.

when I was looking for them, I ended up buying the repros from Lang's

thanks for the info Wayne.

So then Jay & Barbara started the museum ?

OK, A lot of good info there. Who started the museum? And how was Richmond IN chosen for the location ?

When and why was the MTFCA base moved from California to Richmond IN ?

the hoods dont look like they liked it much either.

Bid fast, bid often, bring big trucks.

nothing about this on their website or there facebook page. In fact their facebook page shows him buying more cars & parts in callifunny.

They took away Elmer's gun, so I don't think it's Wabbit season.

I will take it

As government gets bigger, and controls more of our lives, we may in this hobby have to do more bartering & trading. Government is working hard to make us become a cashless society. Biden is right now working towards giving the IRS full power to look into our bank accounts at anytime for unreported ...

I will let you know, It was cheap so I bought it.

John, That was the ticket ! I found a booklet by that title on T- Bay, dated 1934. So this must be a early V8 tool.

The gauge is.025, the tool itself says Champion on it. Not sure if these were made for Ford, OR sold through Ford dealers, OR given away when you bought Champions at a Ford dealer.

Found a little info on Buckeye jack manufacturing. Founded in 1904 in Louisville OH. Moved to Alliance OH in early 1910. Struggled through the depression, closed in 1934. This may help to date the early jacks with Louisville on them.

Found this neat little spark plug gap tool. Can anyone tell me if this goes back to model T days or is it maybe V8 era.

Just found a Buckeye jack and have two items of interest. One is that while cleaning it up, I found traces of silver paint. Not enough to tell if it was a metallic paint like our aluminum spray cans of today, or something with a lot of lead in it to make the silver shade, but it was indeed silver. T...

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