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Does anyone know who owns this car, I would like to talk with the owner. Darryl

I have a Z head on the 14 touring and have just completed a valve job. As I remember iron heads are torqued down when cold after a heat cycle for three or four times. However aluminum heads are torqued when hot.
Is this correct?
So I might remember next time, why is this?
I know the difference inp expansion rates and understand the need for...

I caught myself venturing a guess to someone's very specific question this weekend, posted my guess without looking it up first, or look and see how it is on my car. And I got it wrong. I am not alone, but I am not going to point fingers either. Anyway, prompted me to go see how it was on my car and ended up learning something new. Funny how I can...

My 1912 touring did not have its rear floor board when Dad bought the car in 1960 ,so he installed a piece of plywood. My question is what width of board ,is there a finger hole for removal, are there strips of wood added for strength,and are they joined into one ,two ,three pieces. I have just made exact copies of the front boards as they are...

I am thinking about making a run of wide track axles. Anyone interested? Need to know if there would be a market. Thanks Dan

Where might a find metal strips for the floor of my 1925 bed.
I need the kind that are not drilled.

Thanks,
Clay

I think this was my thirteenth year going to this event (we missed a year in 2021). It was at the high school in Hutchinson, then at the college in Hutch for a few years, and in recent years at the college in McPherson. It's always worth the trip. I took a bunch of pictures, but looking through them I see I should have taken at least a couple...

Hi. Apologies in advance as I'm not the sort of forum member who is going to add a lot to the group, but am someone who is hoping to learn from your collective knowledge and experience. I stumbled across your wonderful group while searching for some information for a Model T that I have seen described as a 1917 Utility. This was on an Australian...

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Are the top bows on a 1924 touring supposed to be flat or have a slight upward bow in the middle? The old ones are arched and the new ones purchased are flat. Just wondered which is correct?
Thanks

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The Great Race is going from Warwick, RI to Fargo, ND. Looks like they will go right past Dallas' place, so the grandkids better set up a lemonade stand.

If anyone is living along the route, perhaps they could put a T tour together to great the drivers and crew.

My Grandpa next to the truck. Anyone know what year it is?

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I came across this information on the Highland Park powerplant and Ford engineer Edward Gray, Circa ~1912. If this is off-topic my apologies, jb

Setting the debate between painted versus natural wood spokes aside for a moment, I am in the process of stripping the paint off of the wheels on my '23T. It's going pretty smoothly and I think the spokes are going to look pretty good once most of the paint is gone.

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I would love to hear from others who converted back to natural...

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Hello guys,
I recently picked up this horn with some additional parts. I cannot find anything out about it. Any ideas. It is old and marked Garnet with a J I. A approximately 12 inch tube is with it that extended the bulb connection but became unsoldered. I have included some pictures and thank you for your help.
J

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I watched a YouTube video titled the Origins of Precision last night and was surprised to learn that Henry Ford partnered with Johansson to make Jo gage blocks. They were probably more important to industry than the assembly line because the assembly line would not work without an accurate measurement system.

I would post the link if I could...

 
Does anyone have the installation instruction sheet for the Fun Projects Stop Light Switch?

Could you please post or emil me a copy?

Thanks.

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I’ve been drawing up my own plan for a delivery body. I have a set of Wagon Works plans as my starting point. Any others full sets out there to help me out. I have the tools and the skills. Working off plans would be easier then drawing up my own full set. Hope to build something like this.

This morning my trailer went AWOL and you all have always done a great job of getting the word out about this kind of thing. I went missing from my home in Madras (Central Oregon) last night. It is 21ft overall with a 15ft diamond plate bed, tandem axle with 2 tool boxes and a 9000lb warn winch. I know it is stretch to think that it will be seen...

Hello. A few people have asked me to post this. The memorial service for RV Anderson will start at 11 AM on January 22, at Jamestown Alliance Church.
To view the service it is easy if you have access to Facebook. Just search “Jamestown Alliance Church”. The picture shows a church with windows illuminated. The service should show up there.
OR:...

Trying to get in contact with Dave. Not a registered forum user. Anyone have any contact information?
Dave if your reading this send me an email mikebird@lifeattheridge.net

Thanks Mike

Can anyone tell me the screw size for the Kingston Coil Box spring latches that mount the latches to the box and lid? I know the hole is small, but what number and length?
Thanks
Mike

Hi,
Will '23 doors fit a '17 - '21? Sorry for the newby question...are there any size differences in the early roadster/touring front doors? I'm still picking away at the old roadster body I found in a ravine back in the '90's. Possibly a guy or two who has been around since the early 2000's remembers me?...life has gotten in the way several...

I need help from this awesome group again! I need to find transport for a roadster body (Not Ford) that is bolted to a 4x8 piece of plywood with fitted wheels so it is rollable along with 5 wire wheels & 4 wire wheel hubs from Chualar California to Chickasha Ok in March! The body would need to be carried enclosed as it has top & upholstery! Any...

That’s the title of the latest show from Full Custom Garage. Master automotive genius Ian Roussel starts off what I hope is a long awaited new season with a rolling ‘23 Model T chassis. No engine or trans. Using Ford Pinto running gear he builds a really slick C cab ranch truck as he calls it. Well worth the watch as he’s one of the top car...

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Ready to put the engine back together on the 15 Touring. Had to be bored to 20 over. Pulled out the new rings and found out they were std, not 20. This is for domed HC pistons, and when I contacted Lang's and Snyders, found out they are on back order. Now what to do? Any one have a set of 20 over Hastings HC rings to trade for std?

The Sun Country Model T Club (SCMTC) is hosting our 26th Annual Speedster Endurance Run out of Wickenburg, Arizona.
The event will be on April 2nd and 3rd, 2022.

Wickenburg is located 65 miles northwest of Phoenix and gives you a real feel of the old west. Saturday afternoon (2nd) will be a great opportunity to road test and fine tune your...

Hi all,
Just a reminder about the clinic in 2 weeks. All the information should be included in this flyer. If you have questions, please let me know.

In addition to the great presentations...

We'll have 8 Model T's on display, including 5 owned by high school and college students!

We'll have a couple tables set-up for show and tell. Feel free...

Lookout Pass, no date. 1913 or 1914 T ?
Those front tires look awfully skimpy, even for 30x3 !!

Awhile back I bought a '23 Touring Car in pieces, the body sheet metal is currently farmed out along with the wood, I need to come up with the hardware for the reassembly. I plan on asking my friends here questions to get me to that goal. For starters the catches for the doors have 4 flat head machine screws, my pile of parts only had 1 out of 12,...

I bought some Guinn wooden transmission bands to replace my worn out cotton bands. I've never changed the bands before, but I know that my 20' engine has the quick change bands. Do I really need to remove the hog's head, or can I replace the bands through the transmission inspection area?

Does anyone have the correct measurements for the side board width on a model TT stakebed?

Hello!

As I am attempting to fish out a washer from the transmission I found one of my triple gears has a pretty significant rock on the pin. The other two gears feel good.

The transmission was rebuilt about 10 years ago (per previous owner) and runs pretty quiet. I had no idea that there was this issue.

Soooo, where do I go from here? I...

If you have been following my blog, then you know what I'm up to.

If not, then here are some photos. I am in the process of making drawings for the body sills for my Centerdoor. Using photos and measurements taken from my original wood pieces and pieces owned by Terry Miller, I'll show you briefly what I've done. I'm not ready to show final...

These accessory shock absorbers are on my '14. I would appreciate any help confirming whether or not they are early Hassler shocks. I've never seen another set. The design is certainly similar to the common bee hive Hasslers with the obvious differences being the spring design and the grease fittings. Given the initials RH (Robert Hassler?) and...

Has anyone seen this U&J part before? It is a sleeve for a dash/firewall control rod. Someone had installed it on a 1914 speedster that Im working on. They had run a Model A mixture rod thru it to control a Model A carb that was on the engine when I got the car. I have never seen this part before.

The little tube is 2-3/8 inches long and has a...

This was posted over on Fordbarn;

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Don’t forget to sign up for the Hamilton Ohio tour soon. Reservations can now be made for the motel at Spooky Nook and also tour registration. Contact mtfcihamilton22@gmail.com for more details.

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I am in the process of refurbishing a vaporizer carb for my 27. I have most of it apart but struggling to get the outlet tube out so I can change it. I removed the screw that retains it but have not been able to get it to budge even after several heat cycles with a torch. I’m guessing there may be some kind of sealer or other voodoo glueing it in...

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Anyone know what this Puller Tool is for?
I think it's Model T, but not sure for pulling what?
It sort of looks like a Hub Puller, but the Model T ones I've seen just screw on.
It's got a number on it that starts with T which makes me think it's a Model T tool.
The number looks like T266 or T288 , etc. I don't know, it's hard to make out.
The...

I am rebuilding a late NH carb. I plan to apply a prime coat and a black finish coat. What is the best way to apply, brush or rattle can? What is a good paint to use? I plan on using Rust-Oleum.

I have a spot light that is shown in the pictures below and am trying to find period ads or patent information on the spotlight. It may be NOS and the only markings shown is Pathfinder . Because of the way you can rotate the arm and move the light by pulling the handle in and out, it can be moved 360 degrees.
I searched the Forum for information...

I took the headlights off my car today and noticed on the left fender where the headlight bracket mounts to the fender it is smooth and on the left fender it appears to be molded to the shape of the headlight bracket, do I have two different fender or is one maybe bent, don't know which side is correct.

I have an E&J carbide generator. I don't know if it is an original or a reproduction.

Today I removed the top tank and filled it with water over the kitchen sink. I turned on the valve, but I didn't see any water dripping out of the center tube on the bottom of the tank. What should the drip rate be?

I have heard that the reproduction tanks are...

The Colorado fastener list only deals with chassis parts. What belongs in this hole?

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Steve,
I tried sending you an email, but it kicked back to me, I'm guessing your email might have changed. Anyways please send me an email to contact you. mikebird@lifeattheridge.net
Thanks
Mike Bird

This carbide generator came with the 1912 model T I bought about 5 years ago. It is not correct, in fact far from it. Looks home made but cute with the Ford logo. There is no guts in it, but I have a spare screen if needed, but it is for show only, not functioning.
Do you think it would be alright to put it on the running board or it is too...

I have started on the classifieds with some mfg. opportunities, for retired machinist, Bob

Hello.
I am currently restoring the front door of my '16 Touring. I had to partially remove nails from inner coverage to reach the innermost screws of door latch. The door didn't reliably lock so I wanted to repair the lock mechanism. This worked fine, the lock is now as good as new, the spiral spring was over-bent. Reason, the latch has an edge...

The line-up is in 66 days. Remember the price goes up $10 a space if you pay at the gate.

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New model T owner, I am pulling the engine to redo the transmission and am also going to pull the body off the frame as things just seem a little off, 2X4's where used as body block, doors are a little off, radiator seems a little high. Anyway I pulled the radiator today and noticed the front cross member has been welded, when I first got the car...

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I am building a new 27 motor for my speedster using a model A crank and model A rods. I need to Clearance the oil pan for the model A rods and I am wondering from the folks that have done this modification what method did you use. I have seen several engines where it looks like the oil pan was heated and beat to form the required clearance....

I am looking for Syverson and Rootlieb bodied speedsters on brass cars, if you have one or have a picture of one please post below. Thanks!

With apologies to our Dutch-American members!
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So I have an original Kingston coil box no lid. The brass latches on the side appear to be flush (straight across) the top of the Kingston box. I have a set of repo latches that are not straight across. I looked at another picture of an original without a lid and it too the latches are flush on the box… so here’s the question are the latches on...

Looking for a quality, all-weather, durable car cover for my 1940 Ford Deluxe 2 door sedan. Unfortunately, my car is being stored outdoors under a steel carport for the time being. Cheap, light-duty covers just don't do the job as well as I would like, so hoping some of the guys here on the T Forum might be able to supply some feedback about other...

Has anyone fitted this kit for holding in place a spare rim and tyre on running board. I am unsure of position of the top bracket. Any one there who could take a photo please

I'm wanting to replicate a set of hood shelf blocks for 1922. Anybody have some, front and back, that could send me general measurements.

Yeah, yeah, I know....I can buy them from a supplier. But I wanna try making my own.

Thanks

Does the stamped 24 mean the carb was manufactured in 1924 or that it is a 1924 model?

Any model t folks close to Sebring Fl.

I am looking for Syverson and Rootlieb bodied speedsters on brass cars, if you have one or have a picture of one please post below. Thanks!

Happy new year everyone!

I'll get straight to the point. When I purchased my 1916 touring it had come with a set of top irons and bows. Assuming they were correct for the car, they sat in the corner for a while. Tonight, I looked over them more carefully as I am planning on doing the top soon, I realized they may not be correct for my car after...

Does anybody know where I can get a new trunk floor for a 27 coupe? Mine is rusted out from the hump back.

Unwitting, like a noob, I posted this picture on social media.
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I was immediately 'schooled' about the incorrect Phillips head screws on my T dash. It's a US car. So I did some learning, and believe that this is now correct. Is it? TIA
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Hello all.

I am about to rebuild a 1909/10 Kingston 5 ball carby, I am interested in the correct height of the fuel/gas level in the bowl to relation to the jet?

Thanks Simon

I was told today that Andy had passed?
Can this be true?
Ron Patterson

A while back I posted a question about sending a couple of Ts to Alaska. The cars were from a good friend who passed away. One of the cars sold, but this 1922 pickup is coming to Alaska. I thought folks might like to see it. It has Hasslers and a Ruckstell and is in very nice shape. The other car was a 13 touring in similar shape.

My friend Pete...

Photo is dated 1917. No worry that another passing car will raise dust over this happy scene.

We are having a winter swap next Sunday in Norwalk, Ohio so if you want a break from the winter doldrums come on in to our swap. I cannot promise that Model T parts will be present but I'm gonna try to bring some. Maybe we can get Tim Mosher to come with some of his goodies. thank Jim

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Saw this on Ebay and was wondering if anyone else had seen it? It was listed as being 1-5/8 and the only thing that I know of on the car that is that size is the hubcaps.

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Many period photos of later year Model T' runabouts and tourings typically have the top up, and often have no top prop arm and saddle, just a plug over the top prop hole. Noticed in a factory photo of the 15,000,000 Ford, at the end of the assembly line there is someone installing the top prop arm, almost as an after thought. I cannot find...

How about this ? No information with the photo, looks like foreign military.

This photo (courtesy of Detroit Public Libraries, all rights apply) appeared in a spring 1908 Ford Times:

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In addition to the Model K touring and Roadster seen in the photo, two cars can be seen in the showroom. The center inside car is another Model K...

I have a Jefferson coil tester with the power source missing. Can anyone tell me what was used to provide the 6 volts for
Testing the lamps and coil. I would think it would be a step down transformer? Did it uses rectifier?
Thanks for your input in advance.
Jim

I was thinking of reworking some coils. What paint should I use on top? Someone at one time said not to use paint with carbon in it.

Hello Everybody,
I wanted to get your opinion if you have the time. My 27 Tudor has started heating a lot. I have driven the car everywhere in all temperatures and have never had the first issue with it heating but now that it is cold outside the car has started blowing steam pretty quickly after starting. Just running to the store, I am hearing...

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Pinky Randall (1927-2022)

He was a great guy and wealth of knowledge. A true Car Guy. His restoration work was top-notch. Many of us T folks remember him as a car judge at the OCF.

In the next few weeks, any jobs RV was working on will try to be identified and returned. Please let me know with a description and pictures if possible to me at kdmks at att.net. Please be patient, this may take a while. RV's service will be held in Kennedy NY on the 22 nd of this month.

Good day,

Memory has gone fuzzy, but was/is there anyone who is reproducing a Torpedo body? Thought there was a gentleman in or near San Diego. Any leads appreciated.

Thanks,

Doug

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I have a side clamp on mirror on my 160A that fits in the gap at the front edge of the door and need something similar for my ‘25 Coupe but the Coupe has no seam/gap around the door. The only option appears to be the side mirror that fits over the door hinge.

Vendors sites say the bracket is not long enough to fit over the hinge and a portion...

Hi all,

Maybe someone out there can help me?

I am looking for photos, plans and an explication of the working and the set up of the ignition for a 1910 two cylinders Maxwell car.
The owner bought the car with a Citroën 2CV coil in the coilbox. He like to get it original again but we don't know how it can be done.

Thanks
Andre
Belgium

I bought a reproduction Ford timer, new roller, roller pin, brass shield, and felt. The brass shield and felt were missing from my car, so I am unsure about how they go. I pushed the felt seal snugly in place (I think) but what holds the brass shield? Is tgere a washer between it and the roller!

Does anyone make a gasket for the electric horn?
The ones in mine are shot.
I’m restoring it for my 27.
Thanks!
Brent