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I have been working on getting the pedal trim to fit properly. Before I do something that I will regret, I thought I ask for some help image.jpg
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Fitz

Hi all

I look at the post almost daily, but this is my first post. I am Bob with a restored (not by me) T. Millie is a RHD English with a full restoration. Ever since I have owned Millie she has been troublesome with starting and running. I have downloaded huge amounts of info and nothing seemed to work. This winter I have done the following.

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The past few years, there has been a man selling old and obsolete hardware at Chickasha. He obtains it from a closed hardware store in Nebraska. He gave me his contact info, and the city in Nebraska that the hardware store was located in, along with the name of the hardware store and it's owners, but I have lost all the information. I am looking...

Fun with tires. It's a great feeling of accomplishment to repair a flat by patching a tube on the side of the road. :lol:

In Macs catalog, I notice an item called Body to Frame Welt Rolls . It says it is prevents squeaking. Has anyone used it? Is it a good idea or not?

The wife is very happy with the anniversary present.

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No, it does not have lights. Found all kinds of things incorrect with the kit, fixed a few but still happy as she is.
Mixed black and two colors of green to get this.

As promised.., Print off for your records! Just a single page.

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All the Best,

Hank

Just looking to see if anyone might know/remember what size they used when re-installing the kick panels, Not the upholstery nails that hold on the welting, rather the tacks that attach the kick panels to the wood frame. The kick panel material is 3/32 in thickness, so I am thinking that the 2.5 oz tack would be the right size. Any help is greatly...

Found this in a pile of T parts still turns is it T ?

Does anyone have a drawing, with dimensions, of a crate, to ship my Model T engine.

George

Recently, I had the opportunity to purchase a '12 Torpedo formerly owned by a family friend. It is a nice genuine torpedo, partially restored in the '50s. It was driven quite a bit as an antique up through the 70s or so. At points during its history it had various rear bodies installed, including a truck bed. The original fuel tank and toolbox are...

Working on a 1927 Touring, thinking about ordering Lang's spindle bolt reamer and alignment tool, how do I use them?
Lang's reamer is .502, Snyders is .504 and anything else I can find doesn't say what the diameter is, the spindle bolts I have are .5001, the cheapest I've found for an engine rebuilder or machine shop to hone them is $53.00 each,...

I have a 1926 tudor sedan that i am re-upholstering the seats The passenger seat back has a loop shaped frame and i have no idea what goes on it to restore it. Can anyone please help me with what materials i need and how to install them ?

When the lifter guides are bored to the max and there is still too much play, what do you use to bring the bores back to standard or at least the first OS?
I've heard of using a flange bushing with the flange at the bottom pressed into a circle milled out under the guide. Should be an easier fix with just a thin steel bushing.
What do folks do?

To finish off my work on the After-market Items gallery section I would like to add a few more overall pictures of YOUR accessory collection cabinets/ shelves.

I have been able to put up some pics of Jay's collection (probably a small part of it!)

Can you please take pictures of your cabinets and post them here. I will add them across to the...

My new 14 has what appears to be a Bakelite or plastic switch cover on the coil box instead of the steel version. Was there a switch that was taking place around this time in production? I have looked at various books on the subject hoping to find a definitive answer. I am rather new at the bass era stuff so please excuse the lack of knowledge....

I replaced the tires on my '26 Canadian Touring (15 years, thousands of miles, zero flats). Given the uncertain quality of new tubes, I'm reusing the 15-year old Universal brand tubes and hoping for the best.

Anyway, four of my rims have the common hinge-pin joiners (lower photo) and the fifth has a screw-thru-tongue latch system (upper photo)....

I have this reproduction horn/bulb that needs a reed in order to work. This setup was on a T but is most likely not correct. I would like to use the bulb and related but would like to find a more correct looking horn if possible. Will the reed shown in Lang's catalogue work with this and or should I wait until I find the correct horn?

This car...

Two questions about 1927 coupe steering wheel.

Is the spider painted or should it be left bright metal (I wire brushed it)? In the photo it looks brownish , but it actually is bright silver. If painted what color, black or body color?

How should the handle be cleaned?

Ask for Lisa D.

Two 1803s that I I have questions about.
One is a Stewart 1803 and stamped 1913 - this one has a rivet holding it together
Stewart Another 1803 this has a nut holding it together
one is a right and one a left. How does one tell a right from a left?
What years and which model speedometers?

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Who today would send you an expensive piece of test instrument free for a 10 day trial.?

Still one of the best coil testers and trouble shooting units on the market.

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While I am waiting for my Rajo B head to come back from the machine shop, I am turning my attention to the pushrods. Seven rods came with the head but I did not really get into them till yesterday. They are in decent shape for their age and where they were found, but in inspecting them I found three different styles of jam nut and two different...

Are all steering wheels the same diameter and fit? What should I be looking for? My car came with a 'Fatman' steering wheel and I am thinking of changing it out. It's just not my style and I just climb in through the passenger side anyway.

Need the center to center dimension to bore my connecting rods.

John

Thought some of you might enjoy seeing how it's done

The springs on my 12 are weak and soft. Is there a test as to how much weight should depress the spring and how far down for proper tension to be like when it was new.
This is a rear tapered spring but the front is even worse. Frank

Hello all, I have the rear wheels off of my 1912 Flanders to look at the rear axle bearings. They appear to be larger than Model T, I'm wondering if by some lucky coincidence TT parts will fit. Can anyone tell me the dimensions of TT Hyatt bearings and sleeves? Thanks!

One bearing slipped out easily, but the other is hung up on a ridge, which...

I've had this, my first 'T', for a week now. It's a '26. As best as I can tell it's an older restoration from the 70's. The only rust I see is the floor under the seat and it's been painted over. One front fender has a small chipping area of bondo. All in all it's a great first time T. Also the first time driving one. A real eye opener! I'll have...

I have a Sept 1916 Engine and and plan on using the improved large drum transmission.

Is a 26/27 Hogs Head required or does it matter. If yes, then what about the upper two mount bolts that go into the block. The 1916 block is not drilled for that.

Thanks MTFCA

Trawling the old forum for items to add to the After-market Items section of the gallery ( I came across the two threads on Spark Plugs from 2017.

These showcase collections and related advertising and boxes of spark plugs and are well worth perusing. There are too many items in these to put in the gallery so I have just made the following link:...

This past weekend I was thoroughly inspecting my 1923 touring for any loose bolts (in anticipation for summer and touring). When I came to my rear right axle nut, I realized it had somehow loosened up. As I was pulling the cotter pin and applying my torque wrench, I realized there was a good amount of oil covering the nut. After pulling the wheel...

Need some advice/information on what I have. 25+ years ago I bought a box of car books at a farm auction in my State and these two Ford books were in the box. A 1910 Ford Model T color brochure and a 1910 Model T Souvenir Booklet. I put them in plastic bags and stuck them in my desk. I think they are originals. The brochure has the label of the...

Keith:
After looking at your photo, I'm wondering if my response is out of order? Are the threads NC as I suspected, or are they really 6-32?
Larry

The Portland Swap Meet is back April 1-2-3.
After a two year Covid hiatus, the Portland Swap Meet is back at the Expo Center. Among other duties, II'll be working the Portland Regional Group HCCA booth. Look for the big banners in building D.
Who plans to come? Any parts requests?

: ^ )

Keith

I have a descent sized spark plug collection that I plan on making as a display. My question is what’s the best coating to apply to stop the flash rust once they’ve been cleaned ? Would gun bluing work?? It would look more authentic if the bluing will stick to the metal.

After finding a good working horn and putting things back together I noticed I don't have the bolt/nut that holds the horn switch and secures the bracket to the steering column.

If any one could snap and post a picture of that long bolt/nut that would help in locating it through all my small boxes of parts ect. Thanks in advance.

Any thoughts and advice of any potential problems or benefits with this arrangement?

Over the last half century, some moth damage was done to my package tray, necessitating reupholstering. When I bought the Coupe in 1970, it had some remnants of upholstery and I used reverse engineering to upholster it in the same way it was originally upholstered at Ford. The package tray consists of five pieces: 1. The curved steel back piece,...

Even though the 26-27 roadster and touring's had cowl gas tanks, did they cut back and not supply the sheet metal cover formerly used on under seat gas tanks ??

Bell turns 100 today! Here’s to 100 more!

I have a 24 T Coupe and been through the sediment bowl 3 times over the years to stop the slow weep leaks. Been thinking of buying one of the new repo ones and be done with repairing mine again. Anybody bought one and had good luck with it? Thanks for any thoughts about the repo version.

If you own or use a Miller model W carb, I would like to communicate with you

email is fine, thank you

model t repair at gmail. com

close spaces and adjust appropriately and you'll get ahold of me. Thank you

A friend is trying to remove the dash from the cowl and says he can't get it apart on a 24. I did not know how but knew someone here would. Any ideas about how to separate would be appreciated. It appears to have an edge crimp, similar to HVAC duct work joint?

Fun projects brake light switch?

Are these units still being produced? If not who is making a comparable setup?

thanks in advance.

When I got my car, about a year ago, it ran very well. After some weeks of driving, it began to run somewhat rough. I inspected the timer (New Day) and found it to be full of metal powder. I replaced it with a spare, and the car ran much better for a day or so, then began to run rough. I found the second New Day timer to also be trashed out. After...

Hey All!
I am taking a 1916 touring car apart to learn about and restore. It has been a lot of fun. I removed the rear upholstery and found three vertical bars
from the seat to the top of the body. This a new project to me and my first Model T. Is this normal construction?
Thanks,
Campbell Tellman II
Beaufort, NC

Russ Furstnow and I are currently having discussions on oil cans. Russ recently posted some very nice photos of tools and oil cans he believed to be correct for various years. It's a great article except for the oil can he uses for each and every year! I stand by my research that the oil can pictured for the early cars is a Maple City...

Where or what organization may I apply/request to purchase/get a Century Plaque for 100 year old Model T's? These are engraved or acid etched metal plaques (generally oval in shape, approximately 2 x3 ) that indicate that the vehicle is in fact 100 or 100 plus years old. I'm told that pictures of the vehicle, its serial number and title...

I have a 25' Coupe that I am working on getting as period correct as I can.
This is my visor, it has philips' head screws and chrome acorn nuts threaded through the material. I have not been able to study other cars up close, anyone know the proper hardware to use on this visor? I am planning on buying a kit to recover it as well, any tips or...

I thought this was interesting
This appears to be an early 1909, with the squared off front fenders & the early, brass trimmed, covered wooden running boards .

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I have a problem with my top irons. I bought a new reproduction set of 1 man irons for 1922 Touring however I cant get them to fit on my car. I dont know if I have 2 man top irons or if Im missing parts. Ive attached a pic of all my irons and the wood bows as well as a pic I found 552433.jpg on the internet of a Touring set and they have some...

Hi there. Just purchased my first ever Model T! It is a 1926 Coupe. I am looking for a 1926 package shelf and a trunk lid latch. I know there are quite a few on line sites that sell reproduced parts, but sometimes parts are on back order for quite some time. Does anyone know where to find both parts used? Thank you....Lisa

Need a little guidance, my brain hurts
Assuming my research is correct I need to replace the spindles on my 1927 Touring, black ones are off my car, unpainted ones are the replacements I bought. Is it correct that I need to take spindle arm T282B off the old right hand spindle and put it on my replacement right hand spindle and Spindle arm T270B...

Howdy everyone. I’m trying to list Model T parts for sale but am unsuccessful in adding pictures. Under ‘Attachments’ it states :“You may also attach files by dragging and dropping them into the message box.” Please simply tell me how that’s done. I’m using a smart phone but it has a dumb operator 😞🇺🇦

Planning on getting a '26 T and using an enclosed trailer, was kinda hoping to keep the top raised?

Can anyone measure how tall the car is with the roof raised?

Thanks,
Jim

I am attempting to replace the bushings in my '21 steering bracket. I had no problem removing the lower bushing using a 7/8 tap method. The upper bushing is not brass but steel. I figured someone at some point replaced the upper with a steel bushing. So I proceeded to use the same method as the lower but it does not give and seems like there is no...

I have a new top kit on order with Classtique for my '21. The correct orientation and design of the weather flap, (bewteen the front bow and the windshield frame), has been a topic many times. If I recall, lots of opinions, advice and theories were the result. Can anyone post a photo of a known, original weather flap for a '21 Runabout? I suppose...

Here is what the fenders for my 1927 coupe look like after blast cleaning with crushed glass, sanded with 220 grit, prime coat, sealer, and three layers of top coat.

Looking for a source of brass trim for my speedster build. Would like some trim where fasteners don't show and I used oval shaped t trim for floorboards on other restorations. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Harry HAL Leo Hosterman started developing overhead cam conversion heads in 1921 and by the late 1920s to early 1930s he started developing the DOHC heads. He cast his own block, and aluminum oil pan, and made the connecting rods and 5-main bearing crankshaft.

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I have a 1927 Touring and was ordering some parts from Langs and saw these, what are they for and where do they go?

Anyone near Stockbridge, Ma who could help me tune my coils. I have two that are going to be sent out for a rebuild. I have four that just need a tune up.

I have a guy who wants me to build 3 12volt starter conversions and a generator and then send them to Victoria Australia. He's legit and the past president of the club there. I just sent a generator to New Zealand last week and the guy paid $150 via FedEx. Wow.

4 units will weigh about 150 lbs! Does anyone have any good ideas about shipping heavy...

looking for two front wheels for my friends ford model t 30/3 wood felloe 1914 to 1915 the Diameter of the front wheels 25 inchs looking for a good pair thanks

I am seeking some advise on how to restore the original channeling for the windshield of my 24 Touring. I am told the channel was originally nickel plated. Some time ago, it was painted over. Now after I have stripped the paint you can see that it appears to have been plated originally. My question is it necessary to have it re-plated or can the...

Better than a high compression head, better than a warford, better than almost anything. Apex carburetor throttle, (pneumatic butterfly) 25%-50% more miles to gallon, easier starting, more power on hills, more power on heavy pulls, less carbon in your motor, reduced oil consumption, reduced repair bills, more pep in a sprint, quicker getaway. Fits...

Post to a history page I follow claims a photo lineup of some eight new Fords (no date - cars appear to be pre-1912) represents the first shipment of cars to Pocatello, Idaho and that they were sold through Sears & Roebuck. I have never read of a Ford-Sears arrangement. Thoughts, please ?

Is there any easy way to replace a Worn Crank Holder Sleave with the engine in the car and the radiator installed?

This one is so worn the crank spring slides in and blocks the crank from turning.

Can the flywheel be removed from transmission without dissasembly of trans?

Morning guys,

I have just purchase the A-45983-PU WINDOW CHANNEL KIT but it doesn't come with instructions. Can anyone help? Anything I should know before attempting the install? Tips? Tricks?

Thanks in advance,

You only have seven days left to register for a motel room at the MTFCI national tour in Hamilton, Ohio in July. After April 1st, the rate nearly doubles, if any rooms are left. Don’t miss out on all of the fun for the whole family. Be in the first group ever to have registered to stay at the brand new Spooky Nook facility!

I have 2 sets of top irons for a 26\27 roadster one set is about 1 inch taller. Could one year be different than the other ? Another question.... The taller one has holes on the inside with the remains of spring loaded sockets. Is this for side curtains ? Are the sockets available ? Thank you.

Last fall I purchased a 1916 Model T. My 1st experience with a Model T. It had been sitting for a long time. When I bought it we had to jack up one wheel to start it. We got it running then lowered the wheel down after it warmed up a little. It would back up fine but did not go forward very well. After watching some video's on YOUTUBE I figured...

Guys, I just met a guy whose dad has been collecting for YEARS! The stash of stuff he has is amazing. Early and NOS Model T brass stuff that hasn't seen daylight since he put it up in the late 30's.This guy use to work at the Ford plant on the assembly line in Detroit in the late 20's. This guy has it all lights, carbide generators, early blocks,...

Is there still a source(s) for a complete setup for the A/C and or other auxiliary brakes besides the Rocky Mountain version?

Thanks in advance.

I have a very nice start for a speedster. Call me at: Five03-644-937Four more details and a pictures of the car. Very nice set of wire wheels. Four Tom Elliott This car will be at the Portland Swap meet. This car is not too far from being on the road. The wire wheels are McClaren 30 x 3 1/2

Does anybody know where I can get the pieces of steel that get wrapped with upholstery and then popped into place on the quarter window moldings for my 27 Coupe? My originals are long gone.

I came across these two pictures which amused me. It seems the County Engineer was checking the NEW road just completed before its offical opening in the Mangamuka Gorge, New Zealand:

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I need some help with how to adjust my ac brakes. They came on a car that I bought with unknown adjustment and history. I am sure that they are not adjusted and working correctly. I have read all of the earlier posts on ac brakes but still have some questions.

The car is on jack stands, one wheel will stop when the brake pedal is pushed and the...

Hello. I am about to purchase my first Model T this weekend. I have not been able to find a good alternative for trunk and cabin floor mats. Rubber mats appear only available for cars up to 1925. It looks like the 1926 mats were wool? Langs has a carpet set but it is wool and close to $300 for just the front cabin.

If you have a 1926, please...

I'm running a full length Model B crank with a rear driven VW oil pump and full oil pressure. Before I drill and tap all the holes in the flywheel for the slingers (I had to use this shorty style, thanks Dan McEachern, to clear the oil pump), I thought I'd solicit some advice. With the slingers I'll get oil to the transmission bands, without them...

Can I use the Model A rope seal on a 1911 or pre 18 pan and front cover?

I'm going to buy a digital scale to weigh pistons, rods, etc. I have found one for a reasonable price that has guaranteed accuracy to one gram. Its maximum weight capacity is 5000 grams or 12.5 lbs. Seems like this ought to suffice. Thoughts?

A few years ago I found an article that discussed the use of Briggs coupe bodies on the Model T.

The Coupe bodies have a B in the numbering. Earlier Fords also had a B on body parts, signifying that the body was manufactured by Beaudette. O.J. Beaudette is though to have supplied Ford with well over 2,000,000 bodies from 1910-1922 when the firm...

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The lower end of this engine appears to be equipped with either a Roof or a Green five-main bearing crankshaft, and a set of bronze main bearing supports for #2 and #3 mains. All of the mains have been fitted with bronze caps with steel re-enforcing plates. Some of the other pieces in the photo appear to be DOHC Fronty parts and a clutch...

I have here a Model A truck of some kind? Has been converted into a tractor. These are know locally as a doodle bug. Want to know year and model?

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Neighbor Richard took this video as I drove to our weekly 'old guys' meeting. Was a rather cold day this Feb. too. We don't work on cars, but just gather each Wednesday morning for a couple of hours of jawbone on most any topic. ;) Drove Nellie , the '23 cutoff.

So he posted his video on YouTube. You might enjoy.

Of the articles/ posts that I've read it seems that most common issues is a bock cracks on the water outlet side of the motor (driver side) from mostly freezing it seems. Are there other known weak spots on this block that happen for other reasons such as vibration or tension? On all the picture I never see any damage on the manifold side of the...

has anyone powdercoated the silver on the rim lock? I was wondering what color silver to use

I am making some custom rear radius rods to fit the lowering brackets I made for my speedster project. I could make entirely new ones, but I wanted to modify original ones to make them more period. I needed to shorten the rods and make new “forks” to clear things. I am also taking the opportunity to drop them down slightly to make a bit more frame...

Hi guys, I inherited a 1916 Ford Model T touring from my great grandpa and I've been fixing it over the past few months and am yet to get the thing started. The car may have been sitting for 50+ years. I have a battery hooked up and my coil boxes are buzzing and spark plugs are sparking. I've confirmed gas is to getting to the carburetor and have...

Hi Erik Johnson of Minneapolis, I do not have your phone number, call me if you can, Bob P. 507 458 6778.

Hi all,

I was curious if anyone had any information on this heater. I can’t find anything online or even one that looks like it. It’s been completely professionally restored. Not sure what ima do with it yet but may sell to fund other parts etc. No idea what something like this would even be worth. Came out of a ‘34 Hudson but seems like it...