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Contrary to what I've heard, John's Enterprises is still making top sockets. I just got off the phone with him.

I just got in a super ?? rare item
1926-7 drive plate poss NOS.
The owner said it was but he wrapped the shaft with black electrical tape years ago , I got the outer tape off but the resedue is super thick, tried almost everything even 3 m remover best stuff still no help, been soaking, do not want to bead blast will clog hoses, any ideas? Bob

I'm in the process of assembling my '25 Coup project.
The saddle that holds the top half windscreen in has a circular hook that sits on the inside of the screen. What is it's function?
Or have I got something wrong happening.?
The first photo is of the right side saddle, and the second is the left side fitted .

Has anyone thought about or tried coating the strip with insulating varnish, then wind and wrap? Then after assembling, coating the whole thing with the varnish and baking?

I’m in the process of putting new sockets and bows from John’s on my car. I have a new top also. I have done a few searches and I am not able to figure out how long the sockets with the bows are supposed to be. I think I could figure out the upright one and the front but I don’t know how long to make the back one. Is it a little bit of trial and...

I've noticed a number of early 15's on Toms posts lately with larger than normal headlights. The judging guidelines says these were 8 5/8 . But it fails to mention the size they became. I have a '15 stored at another location, but don't feel like going over there to check. What is the new size?

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This is supposedly a radiator high shell for a '26 but I think it needs a repair on the hood side.
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In the early spring of 2020, I took the rear axle apart to inspect thrust washers and bearings and found solid rollers in all if the axle bearings. Prior to disassembly, I noticed there was about .025 inch of up and down play in the outer bearings. This looseness sort of concerned me.

I bought the car in 1977 and drove it until 1993. The only...

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These are three spring leaf lubricating tools. I have seen the Tomahawk one on the forum, and the middle one.

The third is an English tool. The two little anvils swivel to allow them to be lined up with the spring leaves. The threaded piece is cranked in to spread them, and a grease gun is used to pump lubricant in just like...

Hallo ,
I know wich sleeve go's to the out side of the rear axle housing ,
But , wich sleeve go's to the inner side ????

Thanks for your answer .
Toon

Radiator support rod - missing.
I re-threaded the radiator and found it to be 5/16 -24.
Some time ago the rods for the parking brake looked rusted out and for safety, I replaced them.
As it is they are the same diameter and thread per inch.
So, I ran a die on the end and cut the other end to length.
A large carriage bolt sacrificed its head,...

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: I am ready for the glass for my 1927 T Coupe. What is a reliable source for purchase of the complete glass set for doors, quarters and rear?
I want to get laminated glass for safety.
How thick should the glass be? Most of what I am finding is 1/4 thick but I think that might be a little to thick or am I wrong?

Thank you

It's almost May, so let's go to LURAY!!
The Mid-Atlantics biggest little spring swap meet is a mere three months away! Start your preparations now and make sure you join us for our 8th annual event. For full details, go to www.mapwsm.com
See you there!

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Well, Long Island got hit with another load of snow—on Superbowl Sunday, no less. Wasn't nobody goin' nowhere, so there was nobody comin' over to watch the game and eat the ton of hot-wings, chips and salsa-dip we got. And now, on Monday morning, temps are in the low twenties and the wind-chill factor is down to a...

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Does anyone know what size (width) the window channel is on a fordor I think it is 5/8 like a model A but not sure. Langs has not had any for a while also any place to get it in long length so i can eliminate waste and and where to maybe get it. Thanks for any help you can give.

I am using a 24 roadster running gear making a pie wagon replica. I am using a 3/4 inch plywood firewall and as a result the steering shaft is to short as the spark and throttle rods are short in the steering bracket on the frame.
My question is can I grind off the rivets on the column collar move it back the needed distance and reattach?

Would like to use this German Bosch ZR4 two-spark mag to fire a T OHV head with 8 plugs on an American Bosch Ford Magneto side-drive as seen in the photo below. I only have German Bosch mags (higher quality, hotter spark, and more reliable) and don't have an American Bosch unit to measure. I'm aware of racing side-drives w/a water pump, but would...

Hello...I used to be a member along with my dad when he and I restored a 1919 touring T in the Late 60's and again in the early Naughts with a 1926 Touring.
That said, I'm here to ask a couple of questions about Ash wood framing and people who know about this are few and far between.
Except for T People.
This is actually about a Morris Minor...

Going through some more boxes
puzzle for the t guys
can anyone identify this pulley/ Bob

Can someone tell me if this is a 1927 Model T frame, it is listed on Facebook and I need a new frame for my 1927 Touring.

Your help is greatly appreciated,
Bruce

Is this available anywhere, Bruce McCalley's Model T Encyclopedia available on CD's
says no longer available.

Bruce

I have my original window shade (at least I think it is, It has some older replacement fabric on it from the 50s or 60s) and I need to get some new fabric for it. I am going along with light grey for the headliner and from what I have seen the shade is supposed to match?

Should I order an assembly from Lang's? Do they include the actual...

I am looking for a couple photos of a '26-7 firewall with the Wiring & retainers in place. I also would like a photo of the retainers for the timer harness near/at the water outlet on the cylinder head. George

I just got 4 of these today I’m pretty nice shape. They are aftermarket wires, but I don’t know what they are. No hubs came with them but it’s a three pin drive. I might move these on as I have a complete set of Dayton’s (5 wheels and all the hubs). But I need to know what they are.

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I have not been on the forum since 2011, had to reregister. is it working ??

The photo shows the left (non-ball end) clevis on the steering tie rod on my ‘24 as I found it after stripping the paint. Is it common to see the clevis brazed to the tie rod? I ask because this looks a little amateurish, and I don’t remember how the one on my ‘25 was attached when I stripped and painted it last fall....

I have looked up the past discussions and the subject has been well covered but it appears some say not to oil the new wood ?
When I picked up my newly spoked & fellowed wheels, they had been coated with 'raw' linseed oil. That was about 4 months ago and they have been just sitting since then. Sadly, it will be some years (probably) before that...

I have a question about a 1927 coupe roof. Is the roof flat from back to front, or is there a slight drop over the back of the door to the front? I have never seen another '27 coupe so, I don't have a reference to go by. If I clamp the side rail to the top of the door, it sticks up about an inch at the back of the rail over the side window....

I picked this coil up in Findlay Ohio at Jefferies Antique Mall last weekend. I have a few boxes of coils but never seen one like this so of coarse I had to buy it (along with several other things :D ). Is this a Heinz coil? It sorta looks like some pictures I have seen but has a few differences. Experts?

Hello.
During my restoration of my front door, one suggested if such pockets couldn't be reproduced.

I want to contribute. As I was confirmed by »Humblej« in another thread, my door pocket appears to be an original one (100+ years old), so I took detailed measurements and made a technical drawing before I glue it to the 1.5 mm plywood (=...

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Every once in a while, we talk about trapping mice on this forum. They do a lot of damage to cars if left unchecked. I had someone send this video to me today and wanted to share it here.

I got these online a few days ago for our new/old touring. Worked up these plates for her awakening that is on the horizon
Favorite color is green and the only year that New York plates were that color was ‘22.

Have three front axles that appear to all be early ones
can anyone tell the years by number and letter
202 w is late 11 I believe 202 t over w is maybe 12?
AA ?
Bob

A friend asked me to look at his 1913 coil box. I was having a difficult time finding him any information for testing and rebuilding.

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For starters is it correct assume that the test points would be on the same place as the later coils?

What should I expect...

I am working with rebuilding two Ruckstells. One came as a complete assembly, after some 60 or 80 years out behind a barn along the Willamette River, with a slightly bent backing plate, and an original Ruckstell I.D.plate. It has a typical late 'teens/early '20's backing plate and is made for an open drive line spool. There is no drain plug in the...

Anyone use a steel head gasket on a Z head?
Thanks Dan

Looking to ID this steering box.

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Even though these aren't signed, I'm certain they are Witt artwork. I have several of this same style that are signed, including the last one of the previous batch. Interesting to me is that the two completely different styles of artwork are both postmarked either 1917 or 1918, suggesting that they were drawn at the same time.
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Yes. Alternator not charging 1926 T with the VW distributor and the GEAR DRIVEN 12 volt negative ground alternator (one wire) . I have pulled the alternator off and its on the work bench. It is a Delco Remy and has a paper tag that says Buckeye Auto Electric The gear on the shaft looks like its held on with a roll pin that is only set 1/2 way into...

Anyone know a supplier of cover pictured below ?

How early did the DB symbol appear on spindles?

I just spent a few days in the Florida Panhandle.

I visited again with Herb who I first met a few
years ago at one of The MTFCA Homecomings
in Richmond, Indiana.

I met up with Herb again when I transported
a beautiful Model T from his home to Carol
and Keith Gumbinger in Arizona.

Herb is quite the Craftsman … 👍

Inspired & Impassioned by his...

I'm working to pour new Babbitt in a 13 block, but the first and second main caps have thrust on them, which seems odd as compared to all the other engines I've done. Honestly, this will be the oldest engine I've done. I'm used to seeing thrust only on the third bearing cap. Is this normal or is this a home-brew modification that someone did over...

getting ready for paint on a 1915 Canadian touring. Does anyone know the correct paint code for the midnight blue? Thanks

Model T Enthusiasts……

We’re working together with T folks in the following areas to form new MTFCA Model T Clubs. Email me if you’re interested in helping and/or belonging. Let’s build the hobby, the friendship and support for the Model T, it’s history and it’s future.

Long Island, NY
Charlevoix, MI
Cabot, PA
Spring Hill, FL
Lousiana -...

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Thought I would share with you all the restoration of these 2 parts that may be unaddressed during most transmission rebuilds. In working with these 2 parts its apparent that MOST transmissions were/are not in line @ the 4th main creating wear patterns in these parts that need addressing. Weather it be the shafts are not running true from...

Working on an engine with A crank, oil pump, pressure mains and rods. Found this in one lifter hole.
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Anyone ever seen this? Cam has a worn spot, but there was extra clearance between the lifter and valve. Stem on this lifter is run out a little farther but not...

Does anyone know the dia of transmission drums for a 26. I'm thinking for using a local machine shop to turn a small piece of pipe to make a gage to shape my bands. Thanks

Hi Guys,
A freind just picked up a Chicago Aux. trans is the pocket (center of main shaft beraing ) like a Warford made out of unobtainium or is it a standard type bearing that is available? Thanks.
Carig.`

Beautiful signs, I wonder if I have time to change my wish list for this year ? Gary in MN.

My wife's speedster has a '26 block with a Frontenac overhead, a A Bosch front plate distributor, a water pump, and Livingston V radiator. It has a '20-'25 aluminum hub fan with blades that have been cut down to fit behind the radiator.

I want to eliminate the water pump and the fan that throw grease all over the front of the engine.

Zenith-O-4...

If you live in NJ, and have purchased you T out of state, and it came with a title, did you need a purchase order from the seller to get your NJ title, and what did it look like. Is there an online template you used?

Never a trace of fuel in this thing...mint float valve and valve actuation assembly and not a hint of wear anywhere - even the throttle plate sports casting flash and the bore has no seating marks from the throttle plate. The fuel and vacuum fitting have never had a connection made. Generally speaking, for use on a Frontenac or other similar T...

I have a block that the wrist pin has damaged the cylinder. Does anybody have any experience with this? Did it work out to sleeve just one cylinder or did you have to do them in pairs since there so close together? It is already 40 over and I would like to stay with that. The other cylinders still have hash marks in them.

Hello everyone,

I have a May 1923 Touring car with short radiator and metal firewall.
I have the coil box apart for a rebuild and I wanted to make sure the side latches really should be nickel?

The judging standards show no mention of it, and the ones that I just took off are painted black.
From the standards: Ford design steel coil box with...

I am looking for someone to solder the brass horn coil hose tot he reed.

Also if they can, to beef up the stem that attaches the horn to the body / door. I have had several of these over the years and they all snap apart.
Do they make a strong horn support ?

Than you, Bob Poane

Anyone have pictures of a White Model T? Or uncommon paint schemes?
Alex Gillman

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Does anyone know of a source for a 1925 coupe, driver side window regulator? Mine works very smoothly but when the window is rolled to the top it wants to roll down a couple inches on its own and the regulator has a lot of play in it.

The online catalogs show a 1926 regulator which is held onto the door with three machine screws whereas on the...

Some people try to calculate the pennies per mile to operate their car... I gave up! This ‘15 touring came to me as a high mileage driver that needed a motor after the bendix cover came loose while driving. We happened to have a mostly done A crank block laying around, so a bit of effort and a few parts and we were back on the road. A couple...

I need a trans drum to use for checking roundness of bands anything will do as long as the drum surface is OK. Tried to find one here where I live but, no luck, let me know what ya have, width doesn't matter. Thanks

The seat springs on the drivers side of my 1919 Touring are pretty soft. Is there a practical way to strengthen this area or are new springs the only answer?

I have a 1913 T and wondering who is making good quality replacement radiators for the early cars?

I've heard rumor that there is a new person that folks like?

:)

Is there a certain direction they press out like the triple gear pins?

I know you folks are enjoying the summer-month events. I have not seen photos of the tours, gatherings, ice cream runs etc. down under. I am sitting here in the frozen north and would really enjoy seeing what is happening in warmer climes. Cheers!

Would this be a 1909 or a 1910 Ford? I know it is one or the other, but I would like to know which one it is. Are the headlight 1909? Ford car.JPG

Found today in my barn digging a Hall Scott shift mechanism - the housing has four bolt holes- was in a box marked TT did they offer a early style two speed for the TT before a ruckstell ?

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I have been kicking this thing around for years and never tried to figure out what it fits any ideas? Bob

Looking for any information on the Ames 5 passenger bodies. Does anyone know how many were made? Any other interesting info?

I found it interesting that the March issue has only one add for a model T Ford.

2022 Tulare Swap Meet Hangover Tour

When: April 24 thru 26

Where: Lazy J Ranch in Three Rivers, CA Cost: $105/night.

The HCCSC has blocked 15 rooms at the family-owned Lazy J Ranch in Three Rivers, CA for Sunday and Monday nights. There are more are available if needed. They have secure trailer parking, but most will be leaving those in...

Anyone interested in starting a local chapter of the MTFCA and/or MTFCI in northern Michigan? The MTFCI site has good info on starting a local chapter, insurance for club activities, etc. We will need 5 members to get started. Charlevoix, Petoskey, Traverse City, Gaylord, Michigan. Could include all northern lower and upper peninsula, if Trolls...

Sad news for the Model T world. Marshall Van Winkle passed away on 3 Feb. He owned his model T for many years and it was the most awarded car in the AACA. I knew him when I was stationed in NC. He is one of the reasons I bought a Model T. Between him and working for Lang's one summer got me to finaly get a car. His Model T was the first one I ever...

Just to what to on pass that The Model t snowmobile Club is hold there winter Meeting in Waterbury Vt. This weekend at the Farr Field just north of the village of Waterbury. I have include the link to the Model T snowmobile club for more information. Should be a good weekend with fresh snow.
www.modeltfordsnowmobile.com
Ralph

As I was working under the car. Checking out oil leaks and other odds and ends. A crazy Frog magically appears.
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How he go into carport and on top of radiator. I don't know. But he had to have move Pretty quickly.
The level was for me to move the car around so I could find level, and could remove some oil.

The hinge on the left is from a Holley H1. I took it out to check it against the other one, as I need a second one for a parts carb I bought
I was going to ask what the second one fitted, but a Kym Dobbins post about a Kingston 4 ball looks to have sorted that out. The assembly I have looks like new old stock. If anyone needs it let me know....

I just received notice that the Model T and A swap meet in Marietta, Ohio is a go! The one day event starts at 7:00 am on Saturday March 5.
This annual swap meet always has good attendance, lots of T stuff, and many parts to choose from. In years past, vendors in attendance include Kevin Pruis, Ron’s Machine Shop, Dave Nolting transmission drums,...

I've started this thread in 2017 on the Model T Ford Fix Web Site for posting all things Model T Accessory Carburetor's including literature, instruction manuals, advertisement, etc.

Here's the link:

Here's a link to the original post that started the ACCESSORY OF THE DAY series of posts on the original Forum bulletin board format.