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A gauge that reads in ounces would be useful.

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The following are general custom rubber molders like Rubbertech, Butser Rubber, and AE Rubber. Likely would need plenty quantity

I found a very similar mat at Home Depot for about $11.00 and it worked great until someone got into the car with something on their shoes that left a big stain on it. I took that one out of the car and it is now in front of my workshop doorway and I spent another $11.00 to get a new one for the car. It is like nothing ever happened.

Well, I think it's time to complete my story on my attempt to make a flapper for my Wizard / Simmons carburetor. I also needed a spray nozzle / jet, so I contacted both Corey W and Scott C, Scott didn't have enough demand to go into production of the spray nozzle / jet. Corey couldn't help me with the flapper, but he did give me the overall...

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My Carburetor has no markings as to whether it is a Simmons or wizard, but it definitely outperforms the sway back Holley NH.
It idles slower and runs smoother at all speeds. Mine doesn't have the preheat element. I think I would be leery of putting power to the heating element!

I have a friend that had the same trouble with his speedster. All of a sudden, he had no reverse at all! We took the engine out of the car, checked the transmission and found that the rivets that attach the drum to the gear on reverse drum had sheared. The only solution was to re-rivet the drum to the gear or install a better reverse drum with the...

I was just thinking about him the other day.
He was a great guy and he always had an eye for great parts.
He will be missed.
Sincere condolences to the family.
Brent

Jack,
Thanks so much for your contributions to our beloved hobby.
You’ve always been a good friend to me!
Brent

Nice suprise.
I sent you a P.M. re: head

I have seen some shock installs using a con rod on the axle tube. Any ideas on what con rod they used? I was told 289 Ford but not a good fit. So what is anyone else using? I prefer not to weld the con rod on the axle tube.

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David .... Check your grocery list against the coupons you have.,.. makes a trip more exciting and your wife will smile.

Appreciate the explanation, John !

There are enough parts to build up some good chassis to be sure. If you’re a tinkerer this is Model T Heaven. Model T Haven sold all parts they had. Could this be some of those or someone else’s. I’ll bet there are good rear axle Hyatt bearings in those rear ends.

Some nice Model T’s have been built up from worse parts than these.

Andre, my tester is a little simpler.

Everything Pat said is accurate. Its not the current that matters - its the battery voltage the alternator thinks its trying to charge, in your case 6v. Alternators are not adjustable.

FYI, my 6v Model T Voltage Regulator can be adjusted to charge an 8V battery to 100% full- I've done the mod for half a dozen folks with great success. But you...

Damage was described as fresh, a cut from inside about 1 X 1/16 with the sides pushed out slightly. Even at idle speed, that ought to have spewed oil at a high rate, unless whatever made it was lodged in it.

I'm surprised nobody thought to suggest that yesterday...

Resetting the fingers from a wider clearance down to the smaller 13/16 will decrease spring tension, hence less lock up pressure, hence MORE slip. That would be a step backwards for you. Likely your spring is weak. Thats the purpose for adding more clearance(widening) in the 3 fingers is...

Thanks Mike, I found that out when I got further down the listings. Jim

While I keep getting distracted (like normal) I have made some progress getting engines ready to reassemble.

Mike
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It would be great to see the national and local HCCA get behind this meet and give it ongoing support. Thanks Steven for your support past and present. I sure hope this meet will continue for the good of our hobby.

Very good advice !! I will definitely clean up the area before moving forward , I pulled this unit out of a barn quite a few years ago and am looking forward to getting it back together . They are the two piece valves , the whole thing needs cleaned up and out .

I had some rough ones of these but unfortunately sold to someone to make a set some time ago.

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Thanks to all who responded. Rectangular push nuts is what I was looking for.

Dan:
you might try the meet at Duncan,Ok. in March ... this meet is a general auto. swapmeet that has added a pre 1949 area seperate from the later parts/vehicle section ... many of the people who had attended the Chickasha meet were onsite and additional sellers from the region ... all spaces were in buildings and were comfortable with bathroom...

I am still looking for at least 2 of these unique wire wheels for the car or just the centres. The centre is the same both sides of the wheel so it can be mounted on either side. Fits a standard T hub and flange.

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Just a reminder. See you in Illinois

Hi Allan,
Thanks for that mate, I have made the adjustment. Being a fellow Aussie, you'd think I would have picked that one up!!

Here's the revised club listings:
(Worldwide clubs index)
(Model T clubs and chapters of the United States)

Cheers!
Mitch.

Mitch, a little history for you. The Model T Ford Club of Australia was founded in South...

Um, interesting. I just inherited a Honda accord that would make this a affordable 375 mile each way trip since I don't need any large parts if i can get the title work dealt with before then

Oops...oh lord, how embarrassing, my head math is going wonky!! Damn, I'm going senile!!
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I know what the are !! They’re $10 @ pair Swap Meet brackets :lol:

Without question the setting channel was never painted on new ford cars. I have owned enough original examples and studied unrestored cars to say this is established fact. It was also very common for owners to paint over the brightwork on their cars as they aged. The ford owners manual for 1913 recommends repainting the car once a year. Paints...

The second photo clinches it. The C over H is much clearer on that iron. Interestingly, that same mark was on components of my Canadian 1915 tourer.
I wonder just how much of the Canadian cars was actually Made in Canada.

Allan from down under.

I chase a pixie like this that damn near put me in the looney bin...., do as Jerry said and my lil pixie was a hard seat that was installed very crappy and was loose dancing around.

Pep, Thanks for the link. It popped right up with the link. I have been having issues with the e-bay search feature. I have several different Stevens searches saved. One is Stevens New York so it should have sent me a e-mail when it was listed. I have missed several things lately. I guess it time to have a chat with e-bay customer service. 😟...

Yes, the devil is in the details of which there are many associated with properly tuning coils. Alas, Model T coil tuning is an art even with the proper tools.

Not really... it was a 1952! I'd love to have it back, AND a 1925 to go with it!

Jig boring the 4th main
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from Lang's part specs
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I disagree with the clearance specs as provided. Way too loose.
4-6 will pass a lot of oil into the U-joint especially if you are using a transmission screen.
.0015-.002 is what I fit to in this part with babbit, same as for rods & mains.

Weather looks to be mid 30s and no precipitation for the current future forecast. Going to be a good day to talk T!

That is a beautiful truck. I live in York, PA, where Martin-Parry had a large factory. I have often wished someone from York would put a Martin-Parry Model T on public display. Good luck with your sale.

Yes, thats the same brackets! Thank you Erik. Mystery solved, appreciate it.

Darel, I'm saddened to hear about your bride's passing. My sincerest condolences 🙏.

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:

Thanks for the info.

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...

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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