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I’ve been trying to figure this out but my question is , h only difference between a 24 and a 25 frame is the emergency brake pawl bracket has two bolts instead of 4 , am I correct , or are there other things to look for ?

Anyone know a good source for wooden steering wheel rims, such as on early Ford cars, or Model T's? The kind that nest into the 4 spider spoke ends, and are held in place with a screw on each arm of the center spider? I need to find a source for a wooden rim for two 1912 Overland automobiles. The original deteriorated rims were wood, and are just...

The Orange county club does a tour every month. This month's tour was to a Bass Pro Shop.
An 80 mile round trip thru hill & dale on back roads as much as possible.
On the way out, I noticed a fellow riding his brake a bit to much.
@ the first stop we discussed retarding spark & throttle levers to minimize brake usage.
This becomes important...

I see Mark Chaffin has a set of .100 OS pistons for sale on the Classifieds. Has anyone ever bored a T block that much and is there any danger or chance of failure due to boring a cylinder wall that much? I'm not an interested buyer but just wondering how much a T cylinder wall could be bored and still retain a reliable motor. Could a regular head...

So I got my fancy rebuilt motor back for my 1915 Canadian Touring, put it in, attached the carburetor and although it worked fine before, leaked like the dickens from the top of bowl and drain valve plug assembly. Figured likely a float or needle issue so I took it apart. All seemed well so I put it back together and it would not get tight. Turns...

For some reason, my wife wasn't as excited about my new find as I was.

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I bought a new thermostat for my T from Snyder’s, and when it arrived I found that it doesn’t fit into the opening in the block very well, and it’s big enough in diameter that the bolts that hold the housing on hit the outer edge of the thermostat. Are there different sizes of thermostats, or is this how it’s supposed to be?

Has anyone had experience with using a cordless (20V) tire inflator on high pressure Model T tires? Not looking for the kind that plug into a cigarette lighter. Rather, ones with an 18 - 24V Li-ion battery.

it is getting to be time to start planning our springtime auto. activities ... i spoke with Kevin Hammock this week regarding any changes in the Duncan swapmeet in March ... the only change is BIGGER ... the 2 north buildings are sold out and the building that was under construction last year is completed and will house an additional 100 plus...

I have been using a New Day Timer for a while now. I recently found an issue, now it runs much better. I would love to hear the experience of others using New Day Timers. Especially tips and tricks. Here is a video that I made fixing it:

Matt

Last Chance!
for those wanting an engine rebuilt for this years touring season. We have just enough time to do one more engine and get it back to you before we leave. I’m planning a 5,000 mile trip to AZ and back for the entire month of June. The trip will be filmed and posted to youtube, potential filmed destinations include the AACA museum in...

My 14 Runabout has a taillamp bracket with vertical mounting holes but the vendors show them with horizontal holes. Which is correct? Thanks, Art

A friend gave me this.
It is marked:

MFG BY STEWART WARNER CORP
ALEMITE DIVISION MADE IN USA

It has a Zerk fitting and the pointy end swivels on the barrel end.

Anyone familiar with this?

: ^ )

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I know this topic has been discussed many times on the Forum, including how to make homemade penetrating oil, but this is a comparison question between two commercial brands. For those of you who have used these brands : Kroil and PB Blaster, which do you find more effective? I can buy a FIVE gallon pail of PB Blaster for roughly the same price as...

I am looking for ideas to build and install a lefthand Ruckstell shifter on a 26-27? The vendors say that the one that they sell will not work on 26-27's.

We finally finished our latest video of vintage Motor Camping and Sightseeing. We went to the Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas. It is Arkansas's oldest state park built in the 1930s by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corp). We are not a monetized you tube channel. We do it for the fun and to promote vintage Motor Camping.

Please leave comments...

Removed mosquitoes.

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So I now have beautiful restored 21 wood wheel. I have the Kelsey split rim. Only 1 of the 4 has the locking hardware.

Is there an option out there to not have a split rim yet still use the same 21 felloe? If not I see they sell Tie Plate. Can I do something with that? What are my options here?

I'd really appreciate some advice on this one...

I am getting ready to mount my BB head. Does anyone have a source for the head bolts? Would studs be better?

Just 14 days until the Marietta, Ohio old car swap meet. Lots of T and A parts. Nice heated building, with lunch being served. Doors open at 7:00. Just $5.00 admission. Come join the fun, see old friends and make some new ones too. Several hotels close by. Plenty of free parking. These folks do a great job of putting this event on every year on...

The car iam looking at the motor is stamped 1923 but the canvass top has a single piece of glass. I heard that the door hinges on the 25 are of different length .Not sure thats right.Any help would be very helpful . As you can tell this will be my first model T Thanks

As I endeavor to continue my blueprinting project of the Model T Transmission, I have had a lot of input for identifying early, mid, and late version parts.

One of the major fact finding missions seems to be coming up with verifiable plan info that shows the parts relationship of the early thrust face clearances vs. the later thrust face...

I received a box of Model T coils from Brad Lowery for rebuilding.
I have no information other than his name and I am unable to contact him.
If you are Brad or know him please ask him to call me at 231 348 5085.
Ron Patterson

In past readings, I've seen octane ratings being reported around 70 in the Model T days.... With today's today's gas at 87 octane, that may be reflected as premium in modern terms for the Model T.. just questioning with modern cars. ....If regular is mixed with premium, does it really raise the octane rating of the gas in the tank?.. and by how...

Hello Forum. This evening I was tinkering around with the old NH off of my TT. It has been dribbling out of the carburetor recently and I suspected it was the needle housing for the needle valve on the inlet. I suspected this because it’s the only carburetor part I have not switched out. Reason being that there was some sort of sealant or cement...

New year, new thread. Our chapter has done nothing so far. 1 1/2 inches of rain today. I wanted to start the thread in case someone did something worth sharing.

Andy
Redwood Empire Model T Club

The San Diego T club regrets to inform you all that long-time core member and Model T wizard, Norm Kling, has passed as of a few weeks ago...days before his 90th birthday.

He was generous with his time and knowledge to me personally and lent me a hand with my Ts more than a few times. Many others in our club would say the same. He was also...

People used a Model T for what the need was. This one is sort of a 26 DR’s PU or enclosed cab pickup? Looks like the bed was painted and well made.

Transitioning to a transmission. Did I really say that?
It's been a few years since I did transmission work. Is the consensus on triple gear bushing clearance still .005 ?
Last time around I recall pin bluing at .003 but that could have been due to other causes.

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I find it a little puzzling why the sheepherder would find a Model T useful in the hills, but here you have it. I’m going to assume the T doesn’t quite have enough power to pull the sheep camp up to summer range, but the team can handle the load plus trail the T. :D

I know that y'all will be able to tell me what magneto output should be when hand cranking the engine. I am getting around a volt which seems like it is probably way too low. I haven't yet tried to recharge the magnets but I wanted to know what the minimum output should be at handcrank speed. By the way, I checked it will engine compression. I...

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I have a 22 T with a 26/27 Engine & Transmission. Has Ruckstell & large drum RMB installed. Engine starts right up and is strong, but The car has always struggled to move. Low & reverse needed high rpm and often will stall, especially in reverse.

I’ve had the car since 2020, prior owner had it for well over 30 years, spent a lot of time outside...

The top of the 27 Canadian touring needs the 2” wide straps replaced. Also It also doesn’t fit very well, the drivers side is not tight, the passenger side seems fine.
I understand to replace the straps will require pulling the staples.
Before I take on the project, I think it would be best to follow the top manufacturers instructions.
It seems...

So, I bought a 1919 roadster from a fellow who, sadly, was in a very serious battle with cancer. He had rebuilt much of the car and was never able to complete it so it came with many boxes of parts which included a top kit of unknown origin. I have spent the winter re-wooding the body and reassembling the car and it is now nearly ready to drive...

Would anyone happen to know what the final Model T production serial number was in 1927? I have a late '27 block with serial number 15,095,965 and wondered how close to the end of production it was made - or was it perhaps a service replacement block? Thanks for the feedback.

This Heinze coil box came in for lid repair. There was a chunk of wood missing on one side. I also noticed one of the contact springs was loose, then broke off.

During the spring replacement I noticed a lot of corrosion around split rivets that hold the springs (see photo) and wire that carries power to the coils. Measuring the resistance on each...

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Hello everyone!

I had a starter retrofitted to my 2017 Touring by Duncan and Fraser/Bob Chantrell in Adelaide (12-volt system). It's a bit too stiff. Can I make the starter a little softer by reducing the voltage? If so, how can I reduce the voltage – just for the starter?

Thanks in advance for your helpful advice and

Best regards from...

In addition trying to find the exact TDC, I have a problem with the engine turning over when pressure is applied. I’ve tried leaving it in gear, but there is still enough play to cause a loss of the TDC point. Trying to block the crank at just the right position to hold TDC, to where pressure rotates back into the crank locks, has met with limited...

Picked some parts today , Google has not been my friend on some of them . Are these for a model t ? Says Woodland nd on the arm

We are having our 9th annual Model T/ Model A/ prewar swap meet/ car show/ get together on Saturday April 18, 2026 at 700 A.M. at our farm. Free setup and admission. Outside spaces only. Bring your parts or cars to sell. [Model T's- Model A's or any makes pre 1945 or just come to visit. Everyone is welcome. Free primitive camping the night before....

Just thought some of you would enjoy watching this.

Hi All,
Long time lurker, reader, and researcher, first time poster

I've been doing the Model A thing for almost 20 years with a 1928 Phaeton and 1931 CCPU so I thought I had ol' Henry figured out, but the Model T seems to be a different beast.

I am working on a what I thought was a 1923 Model T Roadster (with the wooden pickup bed accessory...

Can anyone tell me which year these brackets are from ?

Was this a scrap drive or just a wrecking yard over run with T’s getting ready for the scrapper. I think I’ve seen this before but can’t remember where. I’m thinking it’s in the early 40’s or before. Looks like it was few other makes too but not many.

For those who don’t know, I am currently employed at a hot rod shop at the age of 17. I do a lot of different varieties of cars from muscle cars to luxury European to full on custom street rods. Well today I got to work on what I believe is a 1914 speedster. At my shop, no one knows much about T’s so I got to run the show on this one. The car...

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This wheel/star with 6 holes is attached to the original choke arm where the wire goes. What is its purpose? It doesn’t spin, it has raised areas that lock it in place.

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Does anyone have a good source for nickel or chrome plated brass or steel oval headed (not full round headed but shallow round headed) tubular rivets of various small sizes. Also in stainless steel. Thank you.

Has anyone ever used one of these? Did the wood float hold up with the ethanol in the gas? IMG_7475.jpeg

I just saw a 26-27 T roadster pickup for sale in Longview, Texas by a salvage yard on Facebook marketplace. Price $2500.00. Ad states no title, no motor or transmission, and I do not see top irons or bows. Picture is not a close up, but it doesn't look like a rust bucket and fenders don't look all bent up.

I've heard that there is a large collection of early classic cars including some very early Fords in Micminnville, OR. Does anyone know the owner and contact info?

My 27 touring has a crack / bend in the the lower section of the the front bow. Wondering is I should attempt to repair on the car?
I have a lathe so I could cut it off at the break and make a dowel to fit inside, then braze up the joint.
Anybody tried this repair?

I'm having a brain cramp, what book lists the various bolt sizes used on a Model T chassis and body? Thanks, Art

Hi everyone,
Just completed going through the entire Ruckstell in a ,26 Tudor that also has a Warford transmission. Having both I thought it a good idea to install the hydraulic disc brakes which I just finished today. Got everything put back together and started the engine to make sure the Warford shifted correctly which it did, however I could...

Cab anyone with a hempy cooper line boring set up take some measurements and pictures of the cutters for me mine are missing

Doing a full rebuild on my 22 centerdoor engine. Everything shows minimal wear so i ordered standard adjustable lifters. The problem is they wont go into the block. They seem to be one or two thousandths too big. Suggestions? Is there a reamer out there that would work for this?

Some years back RV Anderson reproduced a Watts style clutch. The price of the original material skyrocket and he used a ditterent material and asked some who purchased the kit to critique it. I have a 26-27 set up but am reluctant to install it fearing it wont work well. If anyone has experience with this clutch, good or bad, I'd like to hear from...

Do you guys have a source for 21 tires other than Lang's or Snyders? Just curios if I'm missing something. I'm pretty happy with the results of my wheels and I just can't bring myself to put the old whitewalls back on. I have Kelsey split rims and only 1 of them is good. I saw a guy sell his rims and tires here but missed it dang it ;-)

Just...

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the 1911/12 Town Car which is on facebook. This vehicle is in excellent original condition and must have been stored in a very friendly envionment for over 100 years. Their was a video showing the outside and inside which is remarkable condition it has since been deleted My Town Car is very close to this vehicle...

I have a 16 valve Roof, believe it’s a model A with oval exhaust ports and two 8 valve Roofs, one has a single intake port and the other has two intake ports. Would like to know what they may be worth? They have all had some repairs done, the dual intake 8 valve may not be useable. I think the 16 valve and single port 8 valve are useable. Please...

Need some help!!
Anyone have a idea who made this radiator shell?
Picked up at a auction and would like to know more about it
Thanks for any help
Rick.

Hi everyone,
I just finished installing new axle shafts in a Ruckstell differential and I’m wondering if I did right to use anti seize on the tapers. Evidently there has been some debate on the matter. I also installed new hubs. Any thoughts appreciated!

I have two glass spare headlight reflectors. They are both the same diameter, but one is thicker and heavier than the other. Since the headlights are John Brown, I would assume the lighter one would be what was used. I'm not willing to remove the reflectors from either one of my '13s to find out!

How does one remove the front seat cushion ( back) on a 27 touring?
This one was recently re upholstered, looks like the covering is stapled in place, if so does this require pulling all the staples and then replacing them?

Hey guys I need more advice. 1926 Coupe here.

Problem:

So I have new triple gear bushings with 10 Thousands thrust.
The driven gear is pressed flush with the brake drum shaft.
New transmission shaft from Lang's.
Trans shaft installed as far as it will go and torqued to spec.
When I took it apart it had the three thrust washers for the clutch...

I’m ready to put new sneakers on my ‘26 split rims and am considering going with 5.25-21. My engine is strong and I do have a Rux in this pickup. I like the idea of the slightly larger diameter tires giving me a little lower rpm at the same cruise speed. What have others experienced? Also, what’s the current opinion of the various brands that are...

Does this date really mean anything for a Model T or is it only because it is used on aircraft?
Why does it expire? Looks like vaseline in a tube.
Thank you.

Hey there Model T friends. This is my first post in a good while. As most of you know already, I own a 1926 TT. I have not driven my truck all that much in the past few years and that it=s due to one central reason. Almost every spoke out of the 48 on the car is loose. This looseness causes the truck to walk all over the place when I'm driving and...

Does anyone know if there’s a difference between Canadian coil boxes and US coil boxes. I have a 1922 Canadian tourer… the coil box needs rebuilt. The wood isn’t the correct thickness and when the lid is on I short out coils….

I either want to buy a rebuild kit, or maybe someone has a nice rebuilt one ready to go for me?

Thanks for your help!...

I know the 2nd owner started a partial restoration on Daisy in the mid/late 60's after being stored since 1935.
Cleaning up the wood on her, while the firewall is original, the hood boards are replacements built by Syverson Cabinet, from their Des Plaines location they vacated mid 60's.
Just some continuing interesting archeology......

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I am looking for a TT cab for a new project I'm working on. I have a complete running 26 chassis. My buddy found a TT flat bed with all the stock racks in amazing condition. I will get pics posted soon. Just seeing what is available within reasonable distance.

Has anyone ever taking an Aluminum replacement pulley that is not adjustable and make it adjustable?
I have one that is not snd want to make it that way.
Thanks Dan

As subject line states...this is the last week I will take requests for brushes to be custom made for the TW timer.
See my listing in the parts section. Thank you.

Can someone please provide the measurement of the front top bow from the locking pin at the bottom of the iron to the top of the wood bow? Thank you!

It has a Rootlieb flat wood dashboard. I want to add a sheet metal cowl. more of a curved shape. Any ideas or does anyone have one for sale? or a blue print or patterns?

thnx
frontyboy.

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To be issued in March.

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I am looking for the proper name of the sheet metal cover that attached to the wood firewall ( 1915 ) and
covers where the rear of the motor sticks out.
I also assume it transitions down to the floor board.
I am also looking for a source for this item or a drawing for fabricating as a last resort.

Thank you

Enjoy a short ten minute drive in the rain in Hawaii. Have a great day!

On the right side of the car of the rear end, is there supposed to be a drain plug on the far end of the axle housing on the underside just before where the brake housing is riveted to the housing?

Working on getting some anti tarnish coverings made for my car and a few friends. May even make these to sell. So far we have worked out fitted headlight covers for 13 14 models (earlier models will come soon) hub cap covers and speedo covers. Pototyping of the rad and cowl lamps are progressing. All covers are made of water proof black canvas...

I know that I have seen one before, but I do not remember the name/maker. Any help would be appreciated.

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My '26 speedster came with a low head. I have a high head in my stash. It looks like the high head has larger water jackets (better cooling?). What would your suggestions be on which would be best and why?

Thanks!

I am curious about the touring tops. Which years typically had the flaps on the back or was an aftermarket thing.

What is the Autolite spark plug number for 1/2 thread base plugs? I have seen three numbers: F11 , #25 , and 3095.