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I'm pretty sure that is an IHC (International Harvester) side lamp bracket.

It looks like the sidelight brackets on my father's 1910 IHC Model F Roadster below (click twice the photo for biggest enlargement). The same brackets were used on the IHC Auto Buggy and IHC Auto Wagon (high wheelers).

On my father's IHC, they are fastened to the...

The hole is in the middle of the collar, about 3/8 with an oil cut forward & aft to lube a larger surface of the shaft. (but short about 1/2 from the output shaft end)

I also caution you that your indicator in not in the correct place for centering.
Only the narrow machined area next to the flange face is correct for perfect centering.

Nice story!

When was the change made, from or to, a simple letter T stamped centrally over the W? that is the Transue Williams forge mark with which I am familiar.

Allan from down under.

I have seen similar ones on a 1914 T with black and brass sidelights. Some sidelights came with the brackets riveted to the light.

Allan from down under

Darel. I’m extremely sorry to hear of the loss of your wife of 57 years. May the Lord be with you during this sad time. Jim Patrick

Yes, a great site and thanks. Don't know how you find all the time, patience and focus to do all this. I sure don't!! :lol:

Is it just a one day meet if that long?

Yep. and too dang far for me. Too bad

Issues with the point set is probably the commonest source of trouble with coil units aside from proper adjustment. Points can be filed to remove minor pitting and corrosion, but the actual contacts consist of a steel base with a platinum overlay. If the platinum is worn or filed away to as to expose the steel, the points won't work well for very...

Pep, how was the tool listed ?? I can not find it in completed listings ... I would like to view the listing ...

The link above works. I just typed in stevens model T as well as search title and description and completed and sold listings. Also brought up 2 of the spindle bushing refacers.

Thanks for the info.

Must be spindle mount…? What’s the inside of the wheel center look like?

Photo #6 - ‘09 ? ‘10 ? Looks like it probably was “born” with a windshield, now removed, the ladies’ hats look like 1912-17, a well- used car !

I bought a bunch of those at Hershey once just to get the tags.

Those are not hinges, but are window flaps for a couplet. They go on the top of the doors to protect the windows.

For Dennis Chan and for future readers:

If you purchased a set of drawings for your 1921 Roadster and there was no information regarding wood floor under the turtle deck, then you were sold an incomplete set of plans.

I purchased those same plans years ago from Leon, for my early '23 (low cowl) roadster and that information with dimensions was...

Gentlemen, Thank you for your responses, that was the information I was needing. This project started as a way to test various flywheel configurations but has morphed into quite a show and tell piece that seems to interest both Model T folks and others. It makes it possible to witness the entire ignition system from magneto to spark plug and see...

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Original Smith has some of that precious firewall stain on the shelf in his garage.
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Yes, and fairly unusual windwings

I really encourage you to watch the segment with Austin, an 18-year-old high schooler who built his own 1915 Model T from a basket of parts

watch to the end

In the description, I had laid out the different sections hoping people would find that. Again, it’s worth watching just the section where Austin talks about what he did on his car. Very...

This 23-25 T Coupe wood drawing from Fordwood may help you with you may need for your 25. They sell a kit or you can buy individual pieces as needed. Another wood maker is Classic Auto Wood that might be of help.
The wood body drawing isn’t an exact blueprint but it’s pretty close. Another thing to remember you may or may not have to do some...

So what does the surface for the inner race look like? Worn too?
Is that a crack?
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Sorry no 1926-27

Don Lang's sister was making them. I have a set on my car.

Well its my understanding that she has passed and they haven't been made in several years. I took on a job of making some for a friend and figured I'm set up to do this I can make some whrn no one else is why not.

As per the Ford Parts Price List dated 1916.

Side Curtin Rear R.H. 6937X
Side Curtin Rear L.H. 6938X
Side Curtin Front R.H. 6935X
Side Curtin Front L.H. 6936X

You can see the Manuals, parts lists, etc. at Cimorelli Model T on line.

The issue with those numbers is those will only be Assembly Drawings. It likely will have the part numbers to...

Wife wanted better security before venturing out more into the city. So, installed this.

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Yes! And sometimes it's a family member. I was afflicted at the tender age of five by my uncle. And Yes, I like it!
Nice pictures Scott, I camped there almost fifty years ago with friends from high school. :)

Absoluty Perfect !

I spoke to the coil point manufacturer yesterday.
He is making headway solving the manufacturing problems but not quite there yet.
Ron Patterson

Interesting 4th from the bottom roadster. There’s something about that cowl that doesn’t look right and the hood looks newer. ‘15-‘16 ? due to flat LR fender ? And the windshield & brackets are unlike anything I’ve ever seen…..”Hub dust cover ? I don’t need no stinkin hubcap”

Nasty timer.... Clean it up, then try using Marvel Mystery Oil. Apply oil frequently as Ford recommended. One member suggested drilling a small hole in the lower part of the timer to allow oil and grunge to escape. That sounds like a good idea to me, since it would prevent an accumulation of gummy wear particles and fouled oil.

John is so right about the ampmeter.
I build mine in an empty coil.
Photos are from a 1912 Torpedo runabout.
The on-off-on switch is for the flasher, the push button is for the starter( I installed a starter relais to command the starter) the other switch is for the lights.

I use a 30Amp to secure the electrics.

Andre
Belgium

Historically we try to,do a little something on New Year’s Day to jump start the year. Mother Nature didn’t agree this year

Andy
Redwood Empire Model T Club

I agree with you Mike, the MATCO and Coumbo units are out there and bolt right up. They are easy to set up and I run 3 of them on cars. If I saw a Fordson cross drive on a car I would wonder why somebody put tractor parts on a speedster when accessories were made for that and they tuck right in the front, not hang out the side. If I bought a car...

As it happens, I have THE Jensen aluminum head that Kevin Prus used to make the mold he uses for his castings. I had a few thousandths milled off because it was warped but it’s been on my car for several years and it does run better than the Z head. And it has the Ford script on it !!

By better do you mean smoother? that could be the result of...

There has been various interpretations of the accident that killed Ken Meek. Blame was placed on a broken shock absorber perch but evidence suggests that it was broken in the accident and not the cause. Too much speculation has been placed on the broken parts after the accident and not how they may have failed during the accident. Not to mention a...

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When my dad was eight years old his family moved from South Georgia to central Florida, a trip of about 350 miles. The car was a new 1924 T Model. What was surprising to everyone and almost unbelievable, they made the whole trip without a flat tire. Almost unheard of in those days.

Nice pics! neat to see the tree propped up in the bed. It was in the 30's here but supposed to be 72º today. You have your wreath on the radiator but I had to compromise.

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IMembers need to realize how easy it is to get information about a person off the internet. It used to be that your full social security number was your secret ID and was used as an identifier in many banks and businesses as your account number. The Congress passed a law to make it illegal for Banks & business to use it as an account number but...

This conversation comes up every few years. I’ve seen both types of back panels on supposedly factory pick ups.

I wonder if Ford would make two separate back panels, when one would work. Seems opposite of Henry’s way of thinking.

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Could you use a steering gear pin? They are 3/8 and hard.

What is Dennis Fleming contact information?

Look at the Header top of Forum page, upper right icon 3 lines , click on , box opens , search members, enter member name, page appears with info, scroll down to contact and send pm or email to the member.

Its a 30 x 3.5 . No 30x3 demountables.

I measured my non-demountable rims,
30x3” rims are 24” in diameter, with a tread width of 2-1/2”

30x3-1/2” rims are 23” in diameter with a tread width of 3”.

What am I missing ?

(I realize Henry never supplied 30x3” demountable rims, and I’ll freely admit I’ve never seen one, but a lot of oddball items...

I still get grey circles today, unless I am not logged in.

Mike

Several can be found on-line, obvious from the 30's or so, as a promotional by Firestone.

Perhaps sold or maybe just image items that Firestone dealers kept in their store fronts. Lid recess held matches.

Also you can find rubber ash trays with the glass tray molded within a Firestone tire, only miniature.

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After reading the posts here I’m of the opinion that the spark lever is being improperly used. Any one that’s familiar with a distributor with weight and vacuum advance units knows that timing isn’t static at all but varies with speed and load. Some T drivers set it and forget it and that seems to work for them. I have in fact seen Steve Jelf do...

That’s right. It wasn’t common, but it wasn’t unknown either.

The most common modification I see in early photos includes electrified gas lamps. Maybe 40% of early brass Fords were equipped with them, Ford dealers stocked the lamp conversation sets and of course would happily install them, since it was a profit item. Customers were happy too,...

September 1925 Serial number is a 1926 model engine and body car.
It should be called the early '26 style.
Maybe a picture of the body and fenders would help identify it.
1926 production started August 3rd 1925

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But the block is an earlier style.
After 100 years a large amount of the Model T's are a bit mixed...

will cover the difference between a tap and a thread chaser

My daughter lives in Tuttle and I will be visiting there for the next couple of days.

Forgot the photos! :(
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Allan from down under.

My opinion; Many prefer the one with pins, long nose, because it allows them to preselect which function the unit is going in to. The long nose one also has more value. The rollers are hardened so should not be an issue for a long time if worn ones are replaced.

I have an APCO filler. It has a hinged lid.

Met him a many a MTFCI events, a true gentleman. RIP.

This photo shows the 1910 or a little later firewall riser.

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Yikes that's up there with the Lizard head! :o

Scott Conger, I have my hand raised as one who has stretched valves.

Dan Hatch, I made a Steven's valve stretcher, but it was less than a resounding success due to a lack of being able to heat treat a few parts.

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That is so great. I have been hunting for a Roof Type A as it is the correct head for my car. The Lawwell Special. It raced a BB later in its life, but originally had an A. You can see it in this photo which is from a clipping in the Roof family archive.

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From

CARBURETORS
Early 1909
Part # Factory # Description
----- 553 Kingston 5-ball, no choke

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4100 553 Kingston. Same as above. The factory number was shown as T553A on the April 6, 1909 blueprint.
----- ----- Buffalo, used until about June

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4100 553...

Herb Singe is the man who found two original Ts in crates at a garage in Chester, NJ in the 1950s

What did he do with the model t's? We're they put together?

Does the other one in the crate still exist?
At least one was, yes.

Has anyone noticed that the OP seems to have left the building?

Looks like it had to be first in, first out, just like a car ferry. :D

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I had a feeling and This makes sense. I see vendors sell them listed for all years.
Thanks all for the help
Bryant

I'll check the old tube info when I get them out, probably after the 1st.

Merry Christmas everyone! May your day be filled with good memories and family, and of course Model T's. ;)
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Unless it has been hammered on at some time to dislodge a stubborn wheel, the axle has a centre drilling. You can visually check this by running the car while it is securely jacked up. If the centre runs truly your axle is not bent. The wheel/adaptor mix may well be the problem, especially if an original wooden spoke wheel provided the donor hub....

On a trip to Spokane once, I bought a Proto beam type torque wrench from a roadside stall selling all sorts of mechanics stuff. When the local machine shop was having their annual calibration of theirs, I have mine included. The tester thought it was a joke, till it pulled under two pounds at 100 pounds. he was amazed, and I was delighted. It was...

Best wishes to all for a very Merry Christmas !

Neat !! On all counts. Par’m my French, I think the translator flubbed “conduite interieure” which I betcha means “closed car” in the context of the ad.

A French “California top” - how fun is that ?

Mr. Original, 1/0 is correct for the Electric 1919 to 1927 Model T.

2/0 was correct for the very early Model As, but they soon went back to the 1/0 cables.

I have always wondered, if when they doubled the engine horsepower, they thought they had to double the battery cable size to have an efficient starter.

Yes, originally to the side, but the way new bulbs are made you will get a left right shift instead of up down when changing from dim to on. My friend Bill Robinson and I made a template to move the adjusting screw to the 12 o'clock position so the lights work correctly with the new bulbs. To fill the original hole we just used a machine screw so...

Ok thanks for the help guys. Im just going to pass on them.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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My '26-27 roadster had a 3 bolt carrier.

Thank you very much

Fantastic to see you still have it!
keep up the good work Steve!

Reminder bump. Still got plenty of room!

Thank you Tom, and wishing a Merry Christmas to you and yours as well.

Thank you for the picture - 'Santa's Helpers' in the car look a lot like my Grandchildren after a bash at the chocolates.... ;-)

Kind regards
Adrian

. . . I wonder how long the low band lasted in the 23 Roadster pulling some sort of plowing set up. It wouldn’t be fun to try to change it in the middle of a plowed field. Whatever it was pulling I think it might have been a harrow instead of a plow . . .

:lol: Good question John ! I think the greater question is how long can the plowman’s leg...

My 23 coupes gas tank is in the rear compartment exactly like Perry's 22 shown above. I believe my 23 was made early in 23 Jan Feb ish.

My 1915 tourer came with a blacksmith made spare tyre carrier. Two pieces of flat iron were drillled and bolted in place with the rear spring U bolts. The irons were formed left and right and twisted to accept a half circle cradle of lesser strength flat iron, which was riveted to the flat iron arms. The spare tyre was simply strapped to the...

A friend in USA told me that the HCCA rules are responsible for the number of 1916 cars being fudged into 1915 models. Another lamented that his 1917 Apperson, identical to their earlier cars was also a victim of those same rules.

Allan from down under.