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Announcement - All Support questions have been moved here

Last post by AdminJeff « Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

by AdminJeff » Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

In the ongoing quest of reducing forum clutter and keeping the topics relevant to the Model T in the Model T forum, this is the new place to ask for all help on the Forums.

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Condition of 1927 Coupe Radiator

Last post by TRDxB2 « Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:34 pm
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by BLB27 » Thu Mar 17, 2022 9:09 pm

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The condition of my coupe radiator is shown in the attached photos. It looks good to me, but the outlet is severely rusted. What do I need to do to it?

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One advantage that the radiator has going for it is the climate that it will be used in: Its not in the South ;)

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Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:34 pm
Goodbye, everybody. See ya later.

Last post by John Heaman « Sat Mar 19, 2022 1:38 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Thu Mar 17, 2022 12:38 pm

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My obsolete laptop's obsolete browsers won't open this website, so I won't be posting anything here while I'm in Chickasha. There will now be a brief pause for everyone to ask, Who cares? :D

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I don't know you, I've never met you, but......

I miss you.gif

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Last post by John Heaman
Sat Mar 19, 2022 1:38 pm
Friday look back

Last post by Norman Kling « Sat Mar 19, 2022 11:03 am
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by Dollisdad » Fri Mar 18, 2022 11:41 am

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In the fifth picture at the gas station, there is a woman sitting in the front seat on the side where the gas tank filler is usually located. I wonder if they had a filler neck on the tank or that picture was just posed, and they were actually not filling the tank?

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Last post by Norman Kling
Sat Mar 19, 2022 11:03 am
mirrors 3

Last post by MichaelPawelek « Sat Mar 19, 2022 10:35 am
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by Allan » Sat Mar 19, 2022 12:29 am

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Third time lucky?
Allan from down under.

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Thank you for the pictures!

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Sat Mar 19, 2022 10:35 am
Chickasaw 1910 for sale

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:40 am
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by ThreePedalTapDancer » Fri Mar 18, 2022 12:15 pm

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I was sent these pics of 1910 for sale
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Those early rear ends were notorious for sagging, cracking, and failing in a variety of ways. Ford began with a design for the model T that was to have been cheaper to build, but turned out to be very unsatisfactory. Various ways of strengthening the center housing, reinforcing the joint between the halves, improving the bearings in both the...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:40 am
mirrors photos 2i

Last post by Allan « Sat Mar 19, 2022 12:12 am
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by Allan » Sat Mar 19, 2022 12:10 am

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Trying again.

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As the song says, two out of three ain't bad . Now for number 4.

Allan from down under.

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Sat Mar 19, 2022 12:12 am
Spoke safety

Last post by Allan « Fri Mar 18, 2022 9:38 pm
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by Oldav8tor » Tue Mar 15, 2022 1:13 pm

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Recently I've had occasion to discuss whether or not spokes needed replacement with a couple of different owners. I had others tell me that spokes were fine that I thought should be replaced. Comments like: Just soak them in a kiddie pool etc. I thought I'd share my own personal experience and see what others have to say.

I have a mix of new and...

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Those are classic symptoms Jim. The rust dust comes first, as the spokes 'work' in the felloe. The clicking comes a little later when they have become looser. It is best heard when pushing the car around without the motor running. Time then for a rebuild.

Allan from down under.

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Fri Mar 18, 2022 9:38 pm
Driveshaft bushing

Last post by TRDxB2 « Fri Mar 18, 2022 9:17 pm
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by CazeaultsModelTs » Thu Mar 17, 2022 6:30 pm

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I cannot get grease through the driveshaft bushing, is it a hole straight through the bushing or is it a channel that delivers it to multiple locations?

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Considering how much oil most T’s leak by the ball cap I wouldn’t think it is a big deal. I haven’t greased that bushing in 45 years.

I'm with you. But your suppose to put grease in the Ball Cap to lube the u-joint and oil to lube the drive shaft bushing. I think that theory was that the oil would dilute the grease seeping into the busing...

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Fri Mar 18, 2022 9:17 pm
Hamilton Tour

Last post by Tmooreheadf « Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:21 pm
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by Tmooreheadf » Fri Mar 18, 2022 12:52 pm

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April 1st is the last day to make hotel reservations for the MTFCI national in Hamilton, Ohio. If you are attending and have not made your motel reservations, you might want to do that in order to get the contract rate.
Thanks

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Yes both the new Spooky Nook motel and the Hamilton Marriott are open and accepting reservations. But both those motel rates go up nearly double on April 1.

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Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:21 pm
Use of Vinegar to Clean Radiators

Last post by Craig Leach « Fri Mar 18, 2022 7:54 pm
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by BLB27 » Fri Mar 18, 2022 7:06 pm

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Are there any concerns about using full strength vinegar to clean radiators or should it be diluted? If used full strength, how long should it remain in the radiator?

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Zep makes a calcium, rust & lime remover it's like CLR but less cost wise. Find it at Home Depot & Lowe's. It will clean blocks, heads & radiators. I leave it in radiators over night. Then flush well with clean water. Blocks & heads I leave for days then flush with the pressure washer. This is assuming they are apart. I would not expose a head or...

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Fri Mar 18, 2022 7:54 pm
Jay's Accessory Of The Day Posts - Now "Galleried"

Last post by A Whiteman « Fri Mar 18, 2022 6:56 pm
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by A Whiteman » Sun Mar 13, 2022 6:55 pm

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The Gallery has hit 655 entries. All Jay's indexed posts have now all been 'converted' to the Gallery ( Woo Hoo

Have a Look!

Next Steps:
1) enter Stan Howe's Carburetor Thread Items. DONE
2) trawl the old forum index for any that may have been missed (yes I have found some)
3) trawl the old forum indexes just to see if I can catch anything...

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Yes, I have grouped things together under main areas of the car, and alphabetical under that: eg: 'Headlights', 'Timer', 'Body' and so forth. Please let me know if you have any ideas to improve things.

Now crept over 710 entries. Some good stuff in the old forum, just takes a little longer to track it down

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Fri Mar 18, 2022 6:56 pm
Finding the correct 1927 Touring rear fenders

Last post by ModelTWoods « Fri Mar 18, 2022 2:14 pm
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by bmklawt » Wed Mar 16, 2022 11:40 pm

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I am going this weekend to buy frame for my 1927 Touring and the guy says he may have the rear fenders for a 1927 Touring, what do I look for to make sure I get the right ones. I have fiberglass rear fenders, would original fenders look exactly the same as or very close to the fiberglass one have.

Bruce

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Are these 1927 Touring rear fenders

Its hard for my eyes, to tell whether the black ones at the top, are or aren't, because of the side view. A clear end view would definitely confirm. The ones at the bottom (fore ground) definitely are pre-26

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Fri Mar 18, 2022 2:14 pm
Rule of thumb for band adjustments

Last post by J1MGOLDEN « Fri Mar 18, 2022 11:52 am
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by jiminbartow » Mon Mar 14, 2022 11:44 am

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While I have had my Model T for 52 years, this next question has always been a concern for me and in all this time, I have never been sure whether I was doing it right or not. When adjusting the bands, it is necessary to find a happy medium between adjusting them so that they allow adequate oil between the bands and the drums, while also allowing...

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The half-way out the slant angle is a must for the reverse pedal.

You will not back up if you can push the reverse pedal to the floor or withing 1 inch eithter.

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Last post by J1MGOLDEN
Fri Mar 18, 2022 11:52 am
Looking for a few Model Ts for 100 year birthday of first state park in the Monmouth Oregon area

Last post by Mark Gregush « Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:49 am

by Mark Gregush » Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:49 am

If anyone is interested, please contact us through this page and we will put you in touch with Steve.

Helmick Rd, Monmouth, OR 97361

Hi my Name is Steve Hernandez and I am a park ranger for Oregon state parks and we are looking for a Model T club to come join us for our 100th birthday at Sarah Helmick State park June 4th. Why Model Ts? The...

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Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:49 am
Crankshaft grinding..seems to me if I recall someone was going to have a few done

Last post by Mark Gregush « Fri Mar 18, 2022 2:06 am
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by Mark Gregush » Tue Mar 15, 2022 8:09 pm

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I seem to recall reading that someone posted they were going to have a few cranks ground. I can not find anything doing a search. If anyone recalls that post or if the poster could get back at me that would be great. Sorry if this is a thinly vialled wanted ad, but is only way I can reach out to find the information I need.

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I think it is 1/8 ? That is what I have written on my speck sheet that I will take in with me.

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Fri Mar 18, 2022 2:06 am
has anyone found the remains of a Model T "Autoport"?

Last post by Luxford « Fri Mar 18, 2022 1:26 am
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by Luxford » Thu Mar 17, 2022 3:25 am

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What in earth is an Autoport I can hear everyone say. an autoport is a six wheel automobile usually a Ford built by adding a second chassis frame hinged to the rear of a Model T chassis in reverse so the front axle can be attached to the front steering making it an easily controllable vehicle which made for a comfortable ride for passengers...

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Robert, if you are a MTFCA member you will be able to read it when I submit it to the Vintage Ford editor if she agrees to publish it .
I'm going to wait a few days first in case someone comes forward who has the remains of one or can provide anything more to add to their history.

I see you are from Florida, if and when you are at any of the...

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Last post by Luxford
Fri Mar 18, 2022 1:26 am
MTFCSD

Last post by Rich Huggins « Thu Mar 17, 2022 7:29 pm
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by Craig Leach » Thu Mar 17, 2022 1:07 am

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Hi Tony B or anyone in the San Diego club. Was great to see you all today. I looked for the web site to double check some dates of upcoming events and found I could not find the clubs site. Only found a message that access was denied did the club know about this?
Craig.

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Hi Tony it was a pleasure meeting you what a wonderful day, so much to see and Johney Cloud wonderful Guy! I recommend this to any Model T enthusiast please have the Preasdent of the San Diego
Club call me Thanks Rich 520-827-0295

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Last post by Rich Huggins
Thu Mar 17, 2022 7:29 pm
Insert Bearings For Oversized T Crankshafts and Main and Rod Bearings.

Last post by David Greenlees « Thu Mar 17, 2022 3:42 pm
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by David Greenlees » Wed Mar 16, 2022 12:59 pm

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Have all of the equipment to babbitt and bore T mains and rods and and other early engines and have been doing it for over 40 years. However, instead of using babbitt for this application, I'm considering using Onan connecting rod insert bearings in one or two original 1920s T racing engines of my own. One is a Fronty racing engine with a DO...

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Les, you did an impressive job on the engine in the photos and all of the others you have posted photos of.

This is the crankshaft, and it's a late-'20s DOHC Fronty crankshaft that is part of the Fronty engine that was one of two engines used in the racing car. It is extra heavy-duty and supposedly was made to stand up to the power of the...

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Last post by David Greenlees
Thu Mar 17, 2022 3:42 pm
NEW YORK PEOPLE! Know This Guy??!

Last post by Stephen1915 « Thu Mar 17, 2022 1:18 pm
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by Stephen1915 » Tue Mar 15, 2022 6:33 pm

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Looking for Mark Romano of New York and his beautiful 1915 Speedster with Rootlieb body that was featured in the February 2005 Hemings Classic Car magazine. Anyone see him at cruise ins or local car shows? Thanks! 314-287-1901 Would like to discuss his car with him. Photo below.

Also looking for more photos of his car. All I have is what was...

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Anyone know if he’s on the forum?

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Thu Mar 17, 2022 1:18 pm
National Tour

Last post by RachelWHughes « Thu Mar 17, 2022 12:16 pm

by RachelWHughes » Thu Mar 17, 2022 12:16 pm

Have you registered for this year's National Tour? It's going to be held in Wonderful Wisconsin. The Dairyland Tin Lizzies folks have a full week of activities planned for us so make your reservations now!

To register - or for more information - visit: dairylandtinlizzies.com. See you in Wonderful Fon Du Lac Wisconsin June 19 - 24!

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Thu Mar 17, 2022 12:16 pm
1909 Running boards

Last post by Original Smith « Thu Mar 17, 2022 11:08 am
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by Dollisdad » Fri Mar 04, 2022 12:07 pm

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I am going to produce Model T boards this spring. It will be the last time I do this. I am wondering if there is any need to run the 1909 boards. So speak up——or forever hold your peace.

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Tom: Why not consider making the other style 1913 front fenders with the lip sticking out like a 1912, but even all the way around?

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Last post by Original Smith
Thu Mar 17, 2022 11:08 am
Closed Car Side Mirror Option…..

Last post by MichaelPawelek « Wed Mar 16, 2022 8:36 pm
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by MichaelPawelek » Wed Mar 16, 2022 1:40 pm

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Since I acquired the ‘25 Coupe I have needed a driver’s side mirror for safety but the vendors have been out of stock. I prefer the hinge pin type and took a chance on these and it worked out super.

I had to grind the stem to fit and then re-thread for a 1/4” nut but it works wonderfully. No vibration at all like my top of the windshield center...

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John, In my photo the distance from the bottom of the door hinge to top of mirror vertically is 4”.

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Last post by MichaelPawelek
Wed Mar 16, 2022 8:36 pm
Remove cylinder front cover?

Last post by Norman Kling « Wed Mar 16, 2022 8:00 pm
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by rlwellman » Wed Mar 16, 2022 3:45 pm

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Hi all,

I'm trying to get the cylinder front cover off my 1914. The manual suggests it comes off after taking out seven bolts but mine seems to hang up on the fan pulley on the crankshaft. There isn't enough play around the camshaft to get the cover off. Does that fan pulley need to come off or am I missing something here?

Thanks,
Rick

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If someone in the past has installed a modern oil seal in the front of the crankshaft, you will have some problems. I don't remember whether I had to pull the engine to get it off, but the seal is one piece between the timing gear cover and the crankcase. So you will need to be able to raise it enough to clear that seal and the camshaft at the...

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Wed Mar 16, 2022 8:00 pm
T #2

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by theautocarist » Sat Feb 05, 2022 7:15 am
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Wed Mar 16, 2022 3:30 pm
Article about Frank Kulick

Last post by DHort « Wed Mar 16, 2022 2:25 pm

by DHort » Wed Mar 16, 2022 2:25 pm

Did you get your latest copy of Model T Times? Rob wrote a good article about Frank Kulick and his start at FMC. I especially liked the newspaper article he included about the elopement. I wont say more so I dont spoil the rest.

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Wed Mar 16, 2022 2:25 pm
Atwater Kent Type H Distributor Instruction Sheet

Last post by DHort « Wed Mar 16, 2022 12:17 pm
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by Jay In Northern Ca. » Tue Mar 15, 2022 12:17 pm

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atwater manual.jpg atwater manual 1.jpg atwater manual 3.jpg atwater manual 4.jpg atwater manual 5.jpg

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Thank you for posting these Jay.

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Last post by DHort
Wed Mar 16, 2022 12:17 pm
How low did they go?

Last post by Rich P. Bingham « Wed Mar 16, 2022 12:14 pm
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by Dropacent » Tue Mar 15, 2022 11:42 am

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I think I saw $265 for a runabout mentioned somewhere. This was an ad in the Sandusky, Ohio newspaper. A2526B07-1DD1-4EFC-802F-2572F9DE441F.jpeg

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I believe the record low price F. O. B. Detroit was $265.00 for the 1926 roadster. By then, I'm pretty sure that included self starter and demountable rims. ?!?

It would be interesting to know how much transportation and dealer preparation added to the selling price in various localities.

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Last post by Rich P. Bingham
Wed Mar 16, 2022 12:14 pm
# 4 Rod dam 3 dip pan

Last post by KWTownsend « Wed Mar 16, 2022 9:08 am
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by Dan Hatch » Mon Mar 14, 2022 7:24 pm

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Looking for info and pictures of how to install a dam for number 4 rod in a 3 dip pan. Don’t want to reinvent the wheel, how have you guys done it? Thanks Dan

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Dan-
If you don't come up with one, I have a full size template for a pan dam. I can snail mail a copy to you when I get home next week.
Keith

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Last post by KWTownsend
Wed Mar 16, 2022 9:08 am
What kind of Carbs are these?

Last post by Bryce S. « Wed Mar 16, 2022 6:58 am
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by Bryce S. » Sun Mar 13, 2022 4:52 pm

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Hello all,

I recently went through some boxes of my father's and have found many carbs and was kind of wondering if anyone could tell me about each of them and if they are of any value in the T world.

Bryce

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Very interesting. My dad was in A LOT of hobbies while I was growing up and unfortunately since my parents were divorced I had only seen him every other weekend. The times we did have were nothing but pure fun and enjoyment. I think that's the hardest part about losing a parent is when you have to go through their stuff and you start finding all...

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Last post by Bryce S.
Wed Mar 16, 2022 6:58 am
Roll Pin For Driveshaft?

Last post by Craig Leach « Wed Mar 16, 2022 2:06 am
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by CazeaultsModelTs » Tue Mar 15, 2022 12:10 am

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I’m throwing together a touring car with what I have laying around, would I have any issues using a roll pin in the driveshaft for the U-Joint?

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Dan that probably was a junk shaft & joint to start with. In order to maintain my hobby I have to utilize some parts that with a little care can be used with 100% reliability. With that in mind I have found T parts with split pins & grade three bolts in hand brake levers & pivots, clutch yokes & peddle shafts. U-joints are about the only place I...

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Last post by Craig Leach
Wed Mar 16, 2022 2:06 am
Stromberg OF manual

Last post by Duey_C « Wed Mar 16, 2022 2:02 am
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by Jay In Northern Ca. » Tue Mar 15, 2022 11:54 am

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Here's the 2014 post I made of this manual

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Two thumbs up! Thank you. :)

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Wed Mar 16, 2022 2:02 am
Stromberg LF Manual

Last post by Duey_C « Wed Mar 16, 2022 1:52 am
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by Jay In Northern Ca. » Tue Mar 15, 2022 12:03 pm

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LF 1.jpg LF 2.jpg LF 4.jpg LF 5.jpg

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For a Ford, it should be the LF-1? Another piece of a huge, fantastic Stromberg puzzle! With part numbers. Drool. ;)
Thank you sir!

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Wed Mar 16, 2022 1:52 am
27 Coupe Package Tray Upholstery

Last post by pron022020 « Tue Mar 15, 2022 10:59 pm
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by pron022020 » Sat Mar 12, 2022 12:35 pm

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Looking for some pictures/advice on how the upholstery is glued to the package tray. I have the later steel one with the single wood bar on the front.

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I ended up doing the best I could with what I had as I could have used a little more material. But the result looks great and it will work for an all original car.

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Tue Mar 15, 2022 10:59 pm
Anybody remember J.C. Whitney?

Last post by Tom D « Tue Mar 15, 2022 10:53 pm
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by jiminbartow » Sat Mar 12, 2022 7:13 pm

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When I first bought my 1926 Model T coupe in 1970, I had no idea where to buy parts. I do remember the J.C. Whitney catalog was the first Model T parts source I bought from. It had a page or two dedicated to Model T’s and Model A’s. I then found other suppliers thanks to the big red Model T Restoration Handbook, one of my first book purchases that...

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There was only one page devoted to Model T in this 1969 catalog. (There were 11 for Model A.)

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Last post by Tom D
Tue Mar 15, 2022 10:53 pm
Radius rod, Wishbone, that thing with the ball

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Tue Mar 15, 2022 10:14 pm
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by Mopar_man » Mon Apr 19, 2021 7:21 pm

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OK so my engine is in and the motor mounts are bolted as well as the front. My Radius Rod needs to go back about an inch. Someone recommended jacking up the rod and it should pop in. I tried and that didn't work. These are the same parts going back together. Is there a way to shift the front end back as well? I don't like to force things. Any...

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Well After work I went to try some of your ideas. I took the car off the front roller skates and wouldn't you know it the ball lined up and went right in. I put some grease on and tightened the nuts so the springs had tension on them and the cap was fully seated. Then I safety wired up the two bolts. I didn't have to push or pull. Small victory...

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Tue Mar 15, 2022 10:14 pm
Spark plug threads and electrode positioning

Last post by TRDxB2 « Tue Mar 15, 2022 5:35 pm
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by jiminbartow » Mon Mar 14, 2022 11:41 pm

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Does anyone use a thread sealer such as Teflon tape or Permatx thread sealeon their spark plug threads. I never used it before and my threads never leaked, but I just thought I’d ask. Just because I never did it does not mean it shouldn’t be used to preserve the threads in a very hot environment. Jim Patrick

PS. Also, I am adjusting the gap to...

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Sounds like a good idea - lots of choices
CRC brand Grades
Silver Grade Anti-Seize is a general purpose, high temperature anti-seize lubricant for protecting metal parts against rust, corrosion, galling and seizure at temperatures to 1800° F. It is silver in color and contains copper, aluminum and graphite. Because of fine grade fillers, Silver...

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Last post by TRDxB2
Tue Mar 15, 2022 5:35 pm
Step Plates

Last post by varmint « Tue Mar 15, 2022 5:26 pm
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by Original Smith » Sat Mar 12, 2022 12:04 pm

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I don't understand why people install step plates. I have spent hours restoring original running boards to make them like new, including welding up holes that former owners have drilled for step plates and tool boxes. Nothing looks worse to me than a restored car with brass step plates! First of all they never made them during the time our cars...

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Our coupe did not come with step plates and I have no intention or buying any.
It also did not come with running boards...hmmm...
We bought running boards that did not happen to come with step plates nor holes for such.
Just trying to keep this project simple looking.

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Tue Mar 15, 2022 5:26 pm
Rayfield UF Carburetor Manual

Last post by Jay In Northern Ca. « Tue Mar 15, 2022 12:22 pm

by Jay In Northern Ca. » Tue Mar 15, 2022 12:22 pm

rayfield manual 1.jpg rayfield manual 2.jpg

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Tue Mar 15, 2022 12:22 pm
1936 Mullins Red Cap Trailer For Sale

Last post by MWalker « Tue Mar 15, 2022 11:15 am

by MWalker » Tue Mar 15, 2022 11:15 am

I just listed a Mullins Red Cap trailer for sale in the Classifieds -- Vehicles section. I'll be taking it to Chickasha, space FM-1.

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Last post by MWalker
Tue Mar 15, 2022 11:15 am
Cross drive Magneto

Last post by Bryant « Tue Mar 15, 2022 10:08 am
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by Bryant » Thu Mar 10, 2022 6:38 pm

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I've taken an interest in the variety of cross drive front plate magneto set ups. particularly the Matco/Eisemann style. My question is about rotation. does anybody know what Magneto rotation is required for this setup? (clockwise/Counterclockwise). thank you all

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Are there any thoughts on the most “user friendly “ magneto for this set up? Best Drive coupler?

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Last post by Bryant
Tue Mar 15, 2022 10:08 am
Southwest Model T Club Upcoming Events

Last post by Craig Leach « Tue Mar 15, 2022 1:30 am
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by Linda Huggins » Fri Mar 11, 2022 4:50 pm

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We have a couple upcoming awesome events happening if you are going to be in the Arizona area.

March 16th we'll be driving down to the Yuma area to visit the Clous Museum and then having lunch at Penny's Dinner.
April 2nd is our Annual Car and Swap Meet event at the Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino & Resort in Maricopa Arizona with the tour being on...

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Every one in Az.
Southwest Model T club is having a trip to the Cloud Museum March 16. Great oppertunity to check out automotive history. Meet @ the Ak Chin Casino
8:00 AM sharp. Hope to see you all there. See flyer in the Forum. This is not a good tour for your T, but good for a modern car.
Craig.

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Tue Mar 15, 2022 1:30 am
Engine oil leaking into differential?

Last post by Oldav8tor « Mon Mar 14, 2022 8:37 pm
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by mbowen » Fri Mar 11, 2022 8:07 pm

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I haven’t driven the ‘24 touring I bought last October in several months, due to having the front axle out for rebuild. I’m close to getting the front axle back in so I decided to check the oil in the differential. Upon removing the plug, oil gushed out and continued to run for a while (fortunately I had a bucket at the ready). My first thought...

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Miles,
Boy! Did you get some great advice! I'll add one little thing - if the brass (originally Babbitt) bushing at the end of the drive shaft near the universal is badly worn it will let any oil that makes it that far easily enter the drive shaft tube.

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Last post by Oldav8tor
Mon Mar 14, 2022 8:37 pm
1926 Instrument panel assembly maintenance

Last post by jiminbartow « Mon Mar 14, 2022 7:53 pm
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by jiminbartow » Mon Mar 14, 2022 12:46 pm

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Okay. I tried to start my T when I noticed the key switch connection to BATT was sloppy in that I had to jiggle the key for the coils to buzz so I decided to check the switch. I gently pried up the 4 tabs and exposed the innards. The contacts were very dirty and one of the two contacts on the small inner ring was bent flat against the fiber base...

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LOL! Okay Alan. But it was such a pretty day today, I was anxious to take advantage of the beautiful weather and daylight. I just dabbed the Vaseline on each contact. I didn’t slather it on the pressed paper backing plate which could have joined all 7 of the contacts with a possibly conductive path at between them. I have always been Leary of the...

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Mon Mar 14, 2022 7:53 pm
New owner questions . . .

Last post by Scott_Conger « Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:34 pm
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by Campbell Tellman » Mon Mar 14, 2022 11:31 am

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New owner to a '16 touring car. It has a 10,9xx,xxx engine. I am going to do a compression check and I would like to learn what is considered a healthy number.
Under the rear seat there is storage. Should that area have a metal lid like over the fuel tank?
Thanks for the help.
Campbell Tellman II
Beaufort,NC

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October 1915 unrestored US touring sports a stamped steel cover under the springs/over the storage compartment

Allan
always interesting to note the differences in our cars...as Trent Boggess used to say: all the same, huh?

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:34 pm
Spring loaded oil pan mount

Last post by George House « Mon Mar 14, 2022 5:20 pm
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by JvanMaanen » Mon Mar 14, 2022 11:22 am

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A long number of years ago I remember the late great Ted Aschman had a hint about replacing the mounting blocks on the oil pan ears with springs. I did this on my 22 center door and it worked very well, but that car is long gone to Ron Kipling and then from his estate on to others. I looked in my copies of Ted's Tinkerin Tips(both volumes) and in...

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FWIW, I found an old mud flap and cut squares off, drilled a hole in the center and insert them between the frame and pan ears. They’re very heavy duty, thin and absorb a lot of vibration.

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Mon Mar 14, 2022 5:20 pm
Bronze Differential Bearing?

Last post by Craig Leach « Mon Mar 14, 2022 5:00 pm
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by mbowen » Sun Mar 13, 2022 4:46 pm

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I got most of the oil pumped out of my ‘24’s differential and probed around a bit with a borescope. Is the yellowish component in the first picture the bronze axle thrust bearing everyone says should be there in place of the original babbit? Sorry I couldn’t get a wider view. The second photo is the ring gear for scale (hopefully). There was no...

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Yes that is a modern brass one. and every once in a while you find a whole babbitt one. But usualy they are a pile of pieces in the bottum of the Diff.
Craig.

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Last post by Craig Leach
Mon Mar 14, 2022 5:00 pm
Old Shorpy Photo a Tudor and a Phaeton

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by Roverdriver » Mon Mar 14, 2022 4:59 am

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Mon Mar 14, 2022 4:30 pm
Anyone Seen This Guy.....,

Last post by Henry K. Lee « Mon Mar 14, 2022 4:24 pm
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by Henry K. Lee » Mon Mar 14, 2022 7:36 am

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Goes by a few different names and will respond to the following; Ryan, Daddy, Honey, Sir, Hey Dude, and Mad Dog , Pretends to be a CFP, but has a strong knowledge of vintage car parts and will engage into deep conversions with interest. Thin build (athletic), mid 30's, wears sunglasses to look like Elvis. Last seen pretending to borrow a classic...

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Ryan “Mad Dog” Snellen, hauling for many to Chickasha.

Hank

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Last post by Henry K. Lee
Mon Mar 14, 2022 4:24 pm
Top Iron Identification

Last post by DontKnowMuch « Mon Mar 14, 2022 12:43 pm

by DontKnowMuch » Mon Mar 14, 2022 12:43 pm

Is there a comprehensive article on identifying top irons for the various years of open cars? I have seen studies of comparisons of changes of various parts over the years but don't remember one for top irons.

I have found diagrams for a 1915-22 Touring, a 1912-14 Runabout, and a 1915 Roadster.
Do you have links to others?
Thanks

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Mon Mar 14, 2022 12:43 pm
Our picnic. We invited the A club.

Last post by BobD « Mon Mar 14, 2022 12:15 pm
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by John Warren » Mon Mar 14, 2022 11:46 am

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Mon Mar 14, 2022 12:15 pm
Do 'Gas Vaporizers' Actually Work?

Last post by JohnH « Mon Mar 14, 2022 8:16 am
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by A Whiteman » Sun Mar 13, 2022 4:46 pm

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I am intrigued by Jay's collection of gas vapourisers:

If you look at the sales blurb that comes with this last one (Imperial) at: (scroll down) my question is - DID THESE ACTUALLY WORK/ DO ANYTHING USEFUL?

I am half tempted to try one!

Experts, please advise :-)

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Allan,the intake heater was on my car when I got it, and I can only assume the fuel quality prior to 1954 (when the car was last used before I got it) was worse than now, or the original owner just assumed the performance to be normal. It runs much smoother and with more power without it.

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Last post by JohnH
Mon Mar 14, 2022 8:16 am
Ground location

Last post by Allan « Mon Mar 14, 2022 7:26 am
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by ecory0 » Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:14 pm

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So I repainted my headlights and tail light and now they don’t work. Reading through the forums it is apparent I painted over the location where the light grounds. What I’m still unsure of is where exactly do I need to sand and remove paint to make the ground connections. I’m a visual learner If someone could post a picture of the location. The...

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No worries Jim. I learned by experience when I built my 1917 wooden bodied shooting brake, and used that experience when fitting twin tail lights to my barn find buckboard.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Mon Mar 14, 2022 7:26 am
Trembler Coil ID Request

Last post by Allan « Mon Mar 14, 2022 7:17 am
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by A Whiteman » Mon Mar 14, 2022 4:35 am

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My recent purchase, any identification will be appreciated:

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The screw on terminal connections would be ideal for connecting the coil to an electric fence set-up.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Mon Mar 14, 2022 7:17 am
Spoke Press

Last post by Oldav8tor « Sun Mar 13, 2022 9:28 pm
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by Oldav8tor » Sun Mar 13, 2022 8:25 pm

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Anybody got a pdf of the Regan Spoke Press handy?

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ask and thou shalt receive

The guys on this forum always come thru.... thanks!

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Last post by Oldav8tor
Sun Mar 13, 2022 9:28 pm
Gas tank repair option

Last post by Oldav8tor « Sun Mar 13, 2022 8:29 pm
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by Oldav8tor » Sun Mar 13, 2022 11:16 am

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At a Shop Talk in Mid-Michigan yesterday I learned something that might be of interest to those of you with gas tank repair issues. There is an outfit near Flint that people have used to repair Model T and A gas tanks that in the old days would have gone to the trash pile. With new tanks hard to find, repair might be a good option. Gummed up,...

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Thanks Scott for pointing that out....I should have done my homework. This link will let you find dealers near you

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Last post by Oldav8tor
Sun Mar 13, 2022 8:29 pm
26 t front body to frame mount missing

Last post by Scott_Conger « Sun Mar 13, 2022 4:20 pm
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by Dave Foley » Fri Mar 11, 2022 1:43 pm

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front body to frame mounts were removed does anyone have replacements or a drawing to fabricate from? Thanks for your help

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and there they are, on a silver platter

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Sun Mar 13, 2022 4:20 pm
Last of the Postcards

Last post by Rich Eagle « Sun Mar 13, 2022 3:14 pm
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by old_charley » Sat Mar 12, 2022 11:57 am

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O.K. Peter, it's your turn to fill in the gaps!

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This has been the most delightful group of posts showing the humorous cartoons. Several companies used such characters to sell their products. This one was for a wavy flat spring behind the piston rings. Like Rich Uncle Pennybags, the mascot of Monopoly the fellow adds some humor to the item.
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Last post by Rich Eagle
Sun Mar 13, 2022 3:14 pm
Shackles? how many accessory types are there

Last post by FATMAN « Sun Mar 13, 2022 2:56 pm
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by FATMAN » Sat Mar 12, 2022 8:10 pm

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Going through some original shackles I came across a few odd ones, anyone ever see any like these, Bob?

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Does anyone have any like these to make pairs? Bob

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Last post by FATMAN
Sun Mar 13, 2022 2:56 pm
A famous Buckeye with a T connection

Last post by Moxie26 « Sun Mar 13, 2022 1:56 pm
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by Dropacent » Mon Feb 28, 2022 6:43 pm

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YouTube video of #1 ModelA Ford. At the end, please note change in body style on #1 chassis, going as a gift to Thomas A. Edison.

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Last post by Moxie26
Sun Mar 13, 2022 1:56 pm
A home made tool, you might want to fabricate

Last post by Ed Fuller « Sun Mar 13, 2022 1:29 pm
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by vech » Sat Mar 12, 2022 12:31 pm

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Adjusting the low band is not very convenient, unless you pull the floor out. I made this specifically for adjusting the band, from underneath the car, and I carry it with me in the car's tool kit. The photo pretty much shows it all, no need to go into any great detail about making it. I cut a socket off, and welded it to one end, for loosening...

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Interesting idea.

It reminds me of one of my favorite period Model T tools. It is a transmission adjusting wrench made by Pep Manufacturing Co.

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The large end fits the low band adjusting screw lock nut, and has a slot that fits the adjusting screw....

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Last post by Ed Fuller
Sun Mar 13, 2022 1:29 pm
Brake band or No Brake band?

Last post by speedytinc « Sun Mar 13, 2022 11:33 am
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by kingjerry » Sat Mar 12, 2022 10:12 pm

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I’m in the process of putting the transmission back together in my sister’s T. The car has hydraulic drum brakes. Previously the transmission did not have an engine brake band installed so while I‘m at it I thought I would add the band as a backup. However, the brake pedal is a Rocky Mtn pedal without the cam to engage the brake band. It has a...

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I'll never find the post and it was a long time ago but someone posted about a rear drum brake setup that was adapted for use on his T. All I recall is that it was a foreign car brake system and the small drums were darn near impossible to tell from the orig steel drums. Everything nicely hidden too.

A long past friend used drums from an 80's...

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Last post by speedytinc
Sun Mar 13, 2022 11:33 am
Chickasha for the first time

Last post by dobro1956 « Sun Mar 13, 2022 4:54 am
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by KWTownsend » Fri Mar 11, 2022 11:45 am

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My wife and I will be attending the Chickasha Swap Meet this year for the first time.
We have one daughter that lives in Yukon, Oklahoma and one in Burkburnett, Texas, and Chickasha is between the two of them.
I know it is a Friday & Saturday meet, but never having been there before I would like to make the most of it, while keeping my wife and...

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Vulture ..... I resemble that remark. Been called worse
Steve, That photo is well after day break. I was there at least 2 hours before day break. The early bird gets the worm

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Last post by dobro1956
Sun Mar 13, 2022 4:54 am
So-Cal cars +

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Sat Mar 12, 2022 11:14 pm
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by Dollisdad » Sat Mar 12, 2022 12:46 pm

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Good eye George H! I haven't had time to look closely at many of these yet (busy with a visiting son helping us clean up from the post Christmas storm damage). The sixth picture looks like it may be a cut and paste from the days when it was real scissors and glue! Really not a very good job of it either.
A bit hard to tell though. The first...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Sat Mar 12, 2022 11:14 pm
What Water Pump is this? Not Model T

Last post by henryford2 « Sat Mar 12, 2022 10:28 pm
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by henryford2 » Sat Mar 12, 2022 11:47 am

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Not a Model T water pump obviously, looking for opinions as to what car/year that it may have come from. Thanks

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wow, awesome, thanks everyone!

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Sat Mar 12, 2022 10:28 pm
Broken Magneto Horn Bolt

Last post by JimmyT831 « Sat Mar 12, 2022 6:57 pm
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by PaladinBirdy » Wed Jan 12, 2022 12:01 pm

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Tried to adjust my magneto horn, barely put any pressure on the stuck nut and the brass bolt snapped right in half. The lower half of the bolt is still in there. How difficult is this gonna be to fix? Is there an easy way to replace the bolt or should I get to soldering?

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PaladinBirdy,
Finally checked my messages.
Sent you a reply. I still have what you need.
Jim

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Last post by JimmyT831
Sat Mar 12, 2022 6:57 pm
Anybody ever seen this body style?

Last post by Scott_Conger « Sat Mar 12, 2022 5:36 pm
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by Dollisdad » Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:13 am

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Fenders: 1911
Headlights/headlight forks: far too low for any factory Ford
body/door depth : similar to 1912 Torpedo ( tall )
body subframe: much lower than 1911; more near to 1912 but isn't 1912
firewall height: similar to 1911 Torpedo minus the upper section
Door and door hardware: unlike anything produced by Ford
windshield and windshield...

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Sat Mar 12, 2022 5:36 pm
1930s garage fixtures

Last post by Pep C Strebeck « Sat Mar 12, 2022 4:34 pm
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by secharles » Sun Mar 06, 2022 1:26 am

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somewhere i read a book about Ford maintenance. in the initial chapters, reference was made, complete with nicely done line drawings, of fixtures which could be built to make the work easier.

obviously this was before consumer-culture and such things were not available down at the corner store. ramps, workbenches, and engine cradles, were among...

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I thought that I had this book somewhere, I just had to find it. I had forgotten the size of the book and was looking for something larger. This book is MUCH smaller than you think it should/would be. There are also 2 volumes of The Automobile Repairman's Helper (same author, published at or about the same time) and they are the same small size....

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Last post by Pep C Strebeck
Sat Mar 12, 2022 4:34 pm
Extra engine oil in Mountains?

Last post by Norman Kling « Sat Mar 12, 2022 3:35 pm
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by colonelpowers » Fri Mar 11, 2022 7:04 pm

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Hello,

I just wanted to see what you all think of adding an extra quart with an oil change in more mountainous areas. I recently read that many people will use 5 quarts in their T's instead of 4 to ensure good oiling to the front of the engine when driving in hilly or mountainous areas. Does anyone think this is necessary?

Thanks and God Bless.

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An important thing about a magneto post oiler is to be sure the electrical parts don't block the entrance to the oil pipe. You might have to make a few adjustments to accomplish this. As long as it is open, the oil should flow very well. Best thing to use is multigrade oil because the single grade oil tends to be thicker when cold. Also the...

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Last post by Norman Kling
Sat Mar 12, 2022 3:35 pm
1915 Horn / Horn Tube - Length Question

Last post by Retro54 « Sat Mar 12, 2022 12:17 pm
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by Retro54 » Mon Mar 07, 2022 4:14 pm

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In Mr. Andersons 2021 catalog, he had these two types of 1915 horn tubing assemblies listed. Would anyone be able to shed some light on what the difference is between the two?

- Horn tubing with correct bracket for 1915 for bulb horns mounted under hood 30” long order elbow separately 127.00

- Horn tubing with correct bracket 1915 short style...

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Bump to the top. Does anyone know of a good resource that spells the proper lengths and years? Just need a nudge in the right direction.

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Last post by Retro54
Sat Mar 12, 2022 12:17 pm
1911 Stewart Speedometer Swivel Information

Last post by DontKnowMuch « Sat Mar 12, 2022 10:27 am
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by DontKnowMuch » Fri Mar 11, 2022 5:25 pm

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I would like to find a picture of the parts that are missing from this 1911 Stewart Speedometer Swivel. I got it with some other speedometer parts and would like to complete it. I believe it to be the early 1911 swivel because of the small, brass grease cap.
Any help will be appreciated. 1911 swivel body.jpg

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Thanks for the picture. That’s what I was looking for. Now the quest begins.

Thanks again, Russ

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Last post by DontKnowMuch
Sat Mar 12, 2022 10:27 am
WTB 1914 Model T engine.

Last post by BobP « Sat Mar 12, 2022 7:22 am
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by BobP » Fri Mar 11, 2022 2:40 pm

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My friend is looking for a 1914 engine for his t, rebuilt and ready to go would be good, will consider other years. Bob, 507 458 6778.

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Hi, I put the ad in both at the same time, i see there are the same number of views on each, Thanks, Bob.

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Sat Mar 12, 2022 7:22 am
Someone on AACA Forum Wanting Charlie Shaver Info?

Last post by Ken Findlay « Sat Mar 12, 2022 1:37 am
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by Wayne Sheldon » Fri Mar 11, 2022 12:53 am

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A fellow on the AACA forum is hoping to find out what became of Charlie Shaver's Russel Knight automobile. He had traded several emails with Charlie before Charlie was sadly killed, as they both had Russel Knight project cars. If someone knows anything that might help?

AACA thread;

Or if you can help? Contact me through here? Or a PM? And I...

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Thanks for the reply's. They have helped. We'll see what happens
Ken

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Last post by Ken Findlay
Sat Mar 12, 2022 1:37 am
Coil wiring diagram

Last post by TRDxB2 « Fri Mar 11, 2022 11:46 am
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by HalSched » Fri Mar 11, 2022 12:53 am

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Would someone post the coil wiring diagram Please. I can't find mine. THANK'S

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Another idea : Upper right hand corner: Extra Quick Links (Search). If one types in the words wiring diagram -- this is the response: Search found 145 matches: wiring diagram

Glad you pointed that out that function, saves time .
--Clicking on the words Extra Quick Links will let you search for members. (need to be logged in for this function...

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Last post by TRDxB2
Fri Mar 11, 2022 11:46 am
Want to buy brass Model T

Last post by Steve Jelf « Fri Mar 11, 2022 11:30 am
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by FULLBORE » Tue Feb 15, 2022 10:03 am

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Good day everyone
I am looking to buy a brass Model T. Preferably in the north midwest.

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Another use Norm didn't mention is travel by Model T. That means not trailering, but driving to where you're going then driving home. The two main requirements are getting the T in shape for it and having the time to do it. Not many do it, but I enjoy it greatly.

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Fri Mar 11, 2022 11:30 am
centerdoor height

Last post by FreighTer Jim « Fri Mar 11, 2022 11:15 am
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by Schweck1914 » Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:36 am

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How tall is a 1922 Ford Center Door at its highest point???

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Measure the car in question.

FJ

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Last post by FreighTer Jim
Fri Mar 11, 2022 11:15 am
Best blue for 1912, final question at the bottom!

Last post by ThreePedalTapDancer « Fri Mar 11, 2022 10:43 am
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by RGould1910 » Tue Mar 08, 2022 9:53 am

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Getting ready to paint my 1912 roadster and want to go with a very dark midnight blue. Many photos I've seen of restored cars don't have as dark a blue as I want. I'm hoping some members might chime with photos and suggestions..

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None of todays lacquer thinners are as high grade as the reducer thinners for automobile paint due to the VOC laws. They work fine for most thinning jobs, but I use proper reducer grade solvents for my auto paint reducing.

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Last post by ThreePedalTapDancer
Fri Mar 11, 2022 10:43 am
NOS low hood panels

Last post by Alan Long « Thu Mar 10, 2022 8:09 pm
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by Allan » Thu Mar 10, 2022 7:16 pm

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This low hood is for my latest project. You can see the original black paint under the red primer. What is not seen at first sight is the panel damage.
In the 1960's a large city Ford dealership liquidated old stocks of parts to get them off the books so taxes on stock were eliminated. They had to be destroyed to avoid potential re-use. The result...

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Six months before my Father started working at Ford’s Perth Western Australia’s Assembly Plant they did a similar thing with
Model T Parts. But, being on the Ocean front, every T Part was put on a Barge and taken 15 Miles out to see and dumped!
Being a Owner of 3 Model T’s he was heart broken. Good news was when it came to dumping the 1948 Prefect...

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Last post by Alan Long
Thu Mar 10, 2022 8:09 pm
Need Help with My Throttle Rod

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Thu Mar 10, 2022 7:50 pm
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by BLB27 » Tue Mar 08, 2022 7:52 pm

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I am switching from a vaporizer carb to a NH carb on my 1927 coupe. I will need to move the arm on the throttle rod down about 10 to an existing hole on the rod. My problem is how to move the arm. Apparently, there is some type of pin holding it in place. However, the pin does not go completely thru the rod. I can move the arm slightly. The...

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Yes think about doing NOTHING else. As the man said, if it ain't broke don't fix it. Taking apart the steering column requires the careful removal of several peened rivets. You already have encountered the easiest to remove. Good advice about checking the steering bracket attached to the frame. You have a '26/7 steering column - if you have the...

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Thu Mar 10, 2022 7:50 pm
Chickasha 2022

Last post by shammatt « Thu Mar 10, 2022 6:21 pm

by shammatt » Thu Mar 10, 2022 6:21 pm

I'll be returning to Chickasha after missing last year due to medical commitments and, of course,
nobody was there in 2020 :cry:
Really looking forward to say hello to all my friends, including the Erslands. Mike, Susie and the
Ersland family. Thanks for working so hard to put this meet together.
Look for us in the North Bldg, NJ 8-9. We'll...

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Thu Mar 10, 2022 6:21 pm
Head Gasket Specifications - question

Last post by TonyB « Thu Mar 10, 2022 6:02 pm
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by TRDxB2 » Thu Mar 10, 2022 5:50 pm

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Been thinking of getting a head gasket. There are several types available, copper, steel clad, Fel Pro, and fiber with silicon squish. Started reading about how the thickness of the head gasket could effect compression but couldn't find any information on what the types being sold are spec'd at. Also is there a consensus of what a stock head...

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With the current shortage of copper/asbestos head gaskets I measured the thickness of new and used gaskets.
The one new gasket I have on hand was 0.090” and several used gaskets 0.062” to 0.066”.
I have made a water bath and soaked a used one for a couple of days and then let it dry out. It had increased in thickness to 0.085” but I haven’t been...

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Last post by TonyB
Thu Mar 10, 2022 6:02 pm
What Lining are these

Last post by henryford2 « Thu Mar 10, 2022 5:58 pm
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by henryford2 » Thu Mar 10, 2022 2:50 pm

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Like the title says, any guess as to what lining this might be? Never installed in the transmission. Appears to be two different materials bonded together? Thanks

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Thanks everyone. I'm guessing that these are kevlar bonded to a cotton backing (see pictures). I had bought these new (many years ago) and only changed the brake band (1926/27) in the car at that time. That band is still in the car with no problems (that I'm aware of).

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Thu Mar 10, 2022 5:58 pm
Are These Model T Coupe Doors?

Last post by TonyB « Thu Mar 10, 2022 5:55 pm
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by DontKnowMuch » Wed Mar 02, 2022 11:50 am

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What year do these doors fit?

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Thanks

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They look like 23-25 coupe or ford-or front doors. The Encyclopedia indicates that the fordor doors were aluminum but my 24 coupe are aluminum.
Bruce insisted my doors were not correct and had been replaced at some time. I could see one being changed after maybe an accident, but not both.

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Thu Mar 10, 2022 5:55 pm
Touring Top Boot

Last post by Erik Johnson « Thu Mar 10, 2022 5:50 pm
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by Oldav8tor » Tue Mar 26, 2019 7:55 pm

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I borrowed a top boot cover from a friend to give to my upholstery person to have her make me one out of sailboat fabric. I want to use it until I get my top installed to cover the top bows both for aesthetics and to prevent damage while towing the car on an open trailer.

My question - there were a couple of long straps attached to the top of...

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If you click on the two links that I posted in March 2019 at the beginning of this thread, you can see an original, three-strap touring boot and I explain how it is installed on the car even though the rear curtain does not roll-up. If you post on the second link, I also included a photo of an original 1917 rear curtain which shows the grommet...

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Thu Mar 10, 2022 5:50 pm
License Plate

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by dunoon » Mon Mar 07, 2022 6:07 pm

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I just acquired a 1926 Va plate in good condition, just surface rust. I want to get it restored. Does anyone know who can restore plates? Thanks

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...
If you are providing vintage license plates, then the year embossed on the license plate must match the model year of the vehicle. In addition, DMV must inspect and approve the physical condition of the vintage plates.

To register your vehicle with antique or permanent vintage license plates, DMV charges a one-time $50 registration fee.
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Thu Mar 10, 2022 4:38 pm
Oil Change and Trans Oil Screen

Last post by DHort « Thu Mar 10, 2022 3:29 pm
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by 5 WoodenWheels » Wed Feb 23, 2022 10:03 am

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I have it on good advice to install the oil screen to help with additional filtration on my car. I'll be doing my first oil change soon (hopefully it has had others since 1923, but this is the first one on my watch). For the screen, can I install that after I've done the oil change? From what I can tell, it installs from the top, so I don't need...

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Steve
I went to the store and got the strongest magnets they had. Round, about the size of a quarter. Definitely stronger than the magneto magnets I placed all three on the tranny lid. After a month I checked and nothing under the lid where the magnets are placed. The lid is steel. The magnetism from the magnets was neutralized or disbursed...

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Thu Mar 10, 2022 3:29 pm
Ruckstell linkage question

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by JRSpada4 » Wed Mar 09, 2022 6:52 am

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I am in the process of replacing the cobbled up shift linkage that came with my Ruckstell axle. I’ve purchased the new one from Snyder’s. It appears to be made from galvanized electrical conduit. For those of you that have installed one of these, did you paint it or leave it as is? If you did paint it, what kind of prep and primer did you use? I’m...

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Larry, you are correct as to Perfectos. On mine I used a 3 inch aluminum insert to join the two halves and two rivets, each an inch from the joined ends and at 90 degrees to each other. I painted the tubing with dp 90 lf, no top coat. I patterned mine based on the Perfecto factory blueprints.
What appear to be original Ruckstell rods I have are...

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Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:57 am
Good idea or made that way?

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by got10carz » Wed Mar 09, 2022 12:47 pm

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Title says it all. I think modified, but they did nice job.

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Whatcha gonna use on the hubcap ?!? :shock: :lol:

You’d have one of each. ;)

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Wed Mar 09, 2022 8:55 pm
Tell me about head gaskets

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by Oldav8tor » Mon Mar 07, 2022 6:10 pm

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I've never been able to inspect a copper head gasket closely. Are they one piece of copper or a sandwich of copper and other materials? If one-piece I would think that they could be cut with a laser or other cutting technology.

I heard the shortage is because the die used to make the gaskets was damaged. Anybody know the details?

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I like this....looking for a solution is the Model T way!

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Wed Mar 09, 2022 8:20 pm
I just spotted a 1918 WWI accessorie for an ambulance

Last post by Herb Iffrig « Wed Mar 09, 2022 7:52 pm
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by Herb Iffrig » Wed Mar 09, 2022 8:39 am

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Looking at Facebook Marketplace. and saw an original WWI ambulance stretcher for sale.
I can't get the link to work. It is Potosi MO.
I have no connection with the seller. Someone with an Ambulance should have this.

(20+) Marketplace - Haywood brothers and Wakefield company army stretcher April 6 1918 | Facebook

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Beast I can do.

Haywood brothers and Wakefield company army stretcher April 6 1918 is the title in Potosi MO.

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Wed Mar 09, 2022 7:52 pm
Stype Cam questions

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by Reno Speedster » Thu Mar 03, 2022 3:32 pm

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I got a call from Larry at Valley Head Service this morning with some questions pertaining to the work they are doing on my Rajo B head. The first question he had is about the lift on my cam. I have a Stype cam in the motor. I bought it so long ago (close to 20 years) I am having memory problems. I got the one better than stock but not the full...

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I got a call back from Josh at Stipe and he sent me the cam card for the .280 cam, which shows that it is a .280 lift. He also says that they are still producing cams for the T but doing it in batches.

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Wed Mar 09, 2022 4:05 pm
Aluminum High Compression Low Head Details

Last post by David Greenlees « Wed Mar 09, 2022 1:23 pm
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by David Greenlees » Sat Feb 19, 2022 5:55 pm

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Looking for any details about any of the the aluminum high-compression low heads that have been on the market place over the last 50 or so years. Details and photos of these heads are hard to find, other than it has been reported that the most recents ones manufactured are said to have a 6.0:1 compression ratio.

I'm looking for photos of the...

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Have done a couple complete 3D printed sand molds. Here is my dual Winfield manifold project

Nice work, this is the way to do it today if you can. Saves a lot of work and the end product is superior to doing it the old fashioned way.

Not T related, but below is the most complex casting I've done to date. A new cast iron cylinder block for...

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Last post by David Greenlees
Wed Mar 09, 2022 1:23 pm
Craftsman T Spark Plug Wrench

Last post by J1MGOLDEN « Wed Mar 09, 2022 11:53 am
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by Kenny Edmondson » Mon Mar 07, 2022 1:22 pm

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Found this at a garage sale this weekend. Surprised that it says Craftsman on it. Very common?

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There are at least a dozen identical wrenches with different names cast in them.

A friend collects them.

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Wed Mar 09, 2022 11:53 am
Tuesday tales

Last post by Erik Johnson « Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:25 am
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by Dollisdad » Tue Mar 08, 2022 1:04 am

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Back in 2012, I wrote about the 1910 touring with the booties on the tires and license plate 11703. The original photos of that car were listed on eBay.

If you are interested in the details of that car and its owner, click on this link:

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Last post by Erik Johnson
Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:25 am
Original color of “Hercules” rim spreader - Red. Look!

Last post by George House « Wed Mar 09, 2022 8:28 am
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by jiminbartow » Mon Mar 07, 2022 2:20 pm

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After removing the old rock hard tires from my split rims, I have been removing the rust around the inside of the rims and re-painting the entire thing with Sherwin Williams “Silver Brite”. The best and most durable industrial silver paint I have ever found. So reflective, you can almost see your reflection. Anyway, I figured while I’m in the mood...

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Thank you Jim. Thats exactly what I was looking for.

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Last post by George House
Wed Mar 09, 2022 8:28 am
Wheel dollies

Last post by tdump « Tue Mar 08, 2022 8:57 pm
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by Dennis_Brown » Thu Mar 03, 2022 5:58 pm

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Does anyone use the wheel dollies from Harbor Freight. Do they work good for pushing your T around and out of the way or are they a waste of money? I have a 2 car garage that is not designed with a door wide enough to pull 2 cars straight in and if I could push a T sideways it would work great.

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I have the harbor freight 1's under my 47 pontiac and they work ok IF there is NO stuff on the floor.Use your leaf blower or broom to clean the floor before you start trying to move the car.
And 1 more thing,make sure your clutch is not stuck if you turn the engine over in the car! :shock: These little dollies fly right out from under the car if...

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Last post by tdump
Tue Mar 08, 2022 8:57 pm
Need to contact Russ Furstmow

Last post by RGould1910 « Tue Mar 08, 2022 4:15 pm
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by RGould1910 » Tue Mar 08, 2022 9:41 am

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Anyone have Russ's contact info?

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Hi Russ, I wanted to know what color paint you used on your 13
I believe you answered my question in the other thread. Thank you,

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Tue Mar 08, 2022 4:15 pm
Firewall thickness and material

Last post by Steve Jelf « Tue Mar 08, 2022 12:24 pm
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by Campbell Tellman » Mon Mar 07, 2022 11:44 am

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Our touring car has a replacement firewall made of particleboard that is 3/4 inch thick. I am asking for advice as to thickness and material of the original.
Thanks for the input.
Campbell Tellman II
1915 or 1916 touring
Beaufort,NC

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I've found a reference that gives the actual thickness given on the Ford drawing. It's .677 to .697 , so .6875 (¹¹⁄₁₆ ) is good. I think I may spend a few bucks and get a copy of the drawing.

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Tue Mar 08, 2022 12:24 pm
Video of Ford Production Milestone Cars

Last post by CudaMan « Tue Mar 08, 2022 11:57 am

by CudaMan » Tue Mar 08, 2022 11:57 am

Found this on Youtube - although the title mentions the 20 millionth Ford, there are some good shots of the construction of the ten and 15 millionth cars as well. :)

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Tue Mar 08, 2022 11:57 am
Bent radius rod.

Last post by mbowen « Tue Mar 08, 2022 11:49 am
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by mbowen » Sun Mar 06, 2022 1:06 pm

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Should I straighten the radius rod now, or wait until I get the axle reinstalled and check caster? Twist in the axle has been corrected. 1924 Touring.

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Done. I tried a manual pipe bender but it wouldn’t budge the radius rod. I took it to friend/antique car restorer with a hydraulic press, and it only took about 5-6 tries over about 15 minutes to get it done.

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Tue Mar 08, 2022 11:49 am
Clarification on vehicle manufacture numbers 1908 to 1922

Last post by Jem « Tue Mar 08, 2022 2:37 am
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by Been Here Before » Mon Mar 07, 2022 10:39 am

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I would like to have a clarification on the manufacture number attributed to the recently sold 1908 designated a Number 2.

1. Are all Model T's dated by the manufacture number stamped on the engine block?

2. At the time the Model T was introduced, production beginning 1907 to 1908, the foundry (Romeo Foundry Co) contracted with Henry Ford to...

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FWIW, my Aug 09 has a raised 3 on the side of the block.

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Tue Mar 08, 2022 2:37 am

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