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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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5Z-1497 wood wheel hub puller

Last post by namdc3 « Sat Feb 01, 2025 10:11 am

by namdc3 » Sat Feb 01, 2025 10:11 am

Don's recent for sale post showed that 5Z-1497 replaced 5Z-1170, indicating 5Z-1170 was pretty short lived. 5Z-1170 is depicted in the July 1926 Ford Service Bulletin, but does anyone know what 5Z-1497 looks like?

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Sat Feb 01, 2025 10:11 am
Locating a battery carrier in an earlier chassis

Last post by 49willard « Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:32 am
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by 49willard » Thu Jan 30, 2025 6:54 am

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I need to locate an early 20's battery carrier in the frame of my 1912 Touring. I would like to locate it (drill holes) in the frame rail at essentially the same location as done by Ford in the 20's. Can someone measure from the rear edge of the rear crossmember to the rearmost hole that mounts the battery carrier to the left side (looking...

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Thank you all for your posts and pictures. I have purchased an original T battery carrier that I will tune up and mount in the chassis. From pictures posted it looks like setting the muffler in place and positioning the carrier behind the rear running board support but forward of the muffler puts it about where Ford mounted it in the early 20's...

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Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:32 am
1913 Roadster Top

Last post by ryanpad « Fri Jan 31, 2025 11:21 pm
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by ryanpad » Thu Jan 09, 2025 7:58 pm

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Anybody in the San Diego area have experience with installing new tops?

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Fitting bows to sockets is not fun.

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Fri Jan 31, 2025 11:21 pm
Ruckstell Article

Last post by jab35 « Fri Jan 31, 2025 10:30 pm
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by Original Smith » Wed Jan 29, 2025 1:11 pm

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Know one knows more about Ruckstell's I believe than Glen Chaffin. He even wrote a book on the subject. The current article in the Vintage Ford is not needed, especially since the author couldn't get the mans name correct!

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Mr Smith notes: The current article in the Vintage Ford is not needed, especially since the author couldn't get the mans name correct!

Is the issue with the spelling of Ruckstell's first name Glover as 'Grover'? FWIW, the VF article, pp 19-21 is the same as the information printed on pg 2 in the MTFCA Restoring the Ruckstell Axle Comprehensive...

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Fri Jan 31, 2025 10:30 pm
tires

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by Rick Nelson » Sat Jan 25, 2025 9:17 am

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I need to get new tires on my 14. does anyone have experience with smooth tires, I was wondering if they wear out faster than a treaded tire. I have ribbed now and they have been good, but I drive the car quite a bit, so I am curious about the life of them.

Rick

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Why don’t you go up an alley and holler “fish”?

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Fri Jan 31, 2025 4:49 pm
< this way.

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by Dollisdad » Thu Jan 30, 2025 7:40 pm

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Love all the old photos Tom, keep it up! Third photo from the bottom is in front of San Antonio de Pala Mission near San Diego. Here's another view of the mission bell tower and sign post from the same angle.

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Fri Jan 31, 2025 10:23 am
We deliver.

Last post by Allan « Thu Jan 30, 2025 11:24 pm
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by Dollisdad » Tue Jan 28, 2025 12:21 pm

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It was not all my doing George. I had a PM about them also, which led to the confirmation.

Allan from down under.

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Thu Jan 30, 2025 11:24 pm
The 1913 Model T won't start!

Last post by Wingnut « Wed Jan 29, 2025 12:48 pm
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by ramiroflores » Thu Jan 23, 2025 8:57 pm

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I have a 1913 Model T. The vehicle was restored years ago and has not been started for a long time. I have not been able to start it. This is what I have done so far:

Cleaned out fuel system including gas tank, fuel lines and carburetor.

Cleaned spark plugs and set gap.

Checked and tested Buzz Coils. I have a tester.

Checked for spark at spark...

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I had a similar issue last spring, turned on the fuel at the carb, and proceeded to wind it up, nothing happened, not a whimper, jumped over to the '26 to go to our grandsons ball game it fired right up. So I went about the process of elimination, was it electrical, I thought, checked that first. Because after all I had turned on the fuel, didn't...

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Wed Jan 29, 2025 12:48 pm
Help contacting Bill Barth

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Wed Jan 29, 2025 12:39 pm
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by ModelTWoods » Mon Jan 27, 2025 10:54 pm

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Is Bill Barth (who made Stewart speedometer parts) still with us? If he is, does anyone have his contact information?

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Terry,

PM sent.

Jerry, I haven't seen a PM or email. Could you resend using email?

Did you eventually get my email?

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jan 29, 2025 12:39 pm
Rear spring perches

Last post by Jerry Young « Wed Jan 29, 2025 11:25 am
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by Jerry Young » Sun Jan 26, 2025 11:02 am

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Is the threaded part of the rear spring perches longer on a later rear end than earlier cars? The perch I have measures 1 in length from the mounting surface to the end of the threads, just protruding 1/4 past the backing plate. Both sets I have are this size. May be a dumb question but there it is :D
Thanks
Jerry

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I figured it out, had two problems - I was trying to use the wrong nuts (too thick) and the perches I was trying to use were worn down on the thread end, took the pieces off my old rear end and all is well, thanks to all who offered help.
Jerry

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Wed Jan 29, 2025 11:25 am
1913 touring top bow assemblies

Last post by Steves Ts « Wed Jan 29, 2025 9:12 am
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by Steves Ts » Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:29 pm

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Good evening Folks of MTFC

My project involves a 1913 Model T Touring top assembly for which I am in need of dimensions. After reviewing the past discussions (and diagrams) on this topic ,I would like to confirm some information. #1 bow extends from the socket 6 3/4 # 2 bow 6 1/2 #3 bow 9 #4 bow 7 . Another source mentions the following...

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Hey Bob and Allan, this is great advice. I'll be starting on the top project next week. I'll set the bows up as You advised !!

Thanks
Steve

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Wed Jan 29, 2025 9:12 am
Timer Roller condition ?

Last post by Allan « Tue Jan 28, 2025 10:30 pm
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by Retro54 » Sun Jan 26, 2025 2:43 pm

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Good day. I have a few timer rollers and was wondering how do you tell if they are good to clean up and keep as spares and use and when they are just scrap.

My assumption is that if they roll relatively freely and the roller does not have a groove in it, then it should be good. Would appreciate any good rules of thumb that people might have....

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Jerry, you hit on the second reason the ball races failed in timer conversions. I was a ware of it, but do you think i could recall it?

We had a bearing company rep give a talk at our old car club one time. He related a story about repeated failures of U joint bearings on a particular series of new Volvo trucks. They were getting repeated...

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Last post by Allan
Tue Jan 28, 2025 10:30 pm
Balancing beads

Last post by Oldav8tor « Tue Jan 28, 2025 3:03 pm
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by Will » Mon Jan 27, 2025 7:34 am

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What weight balancing beads do you guys use in your tires. I added 8oz to my fronts and still feel a little shaky. My bearing and front end is in good shape.

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Like I said, 12000 miles on a set of four Universal T-Drivers --- actually, they still show some tread but I decided to replace them because I do a lot of touring. If you aren't getting that kind of miles from similar tires is it possible that being a little off-balance played a role? True, out of balance tires are not as obvious at slower speeds...

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Tue Jan 28, 2025 3:03 pm
5-Z-1170 wood wheel hub puller

Last post by Harley_97 « Tue Jan 28, 2025 11:30 am
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by namdc3 » Tue Jan 21, 2025 11:45 pm

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Is this a 5-z-1170? I can’t find a part number on it, and the overall shape is a little different than in the image. That said, I’ve seen several variants of the 5-z-287, too. It is script and fits a T hub (not a 1171 TT puller). The center striker bolt matches the Ford image. If someone has one, is it marked with a part number and where? Thanks....

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Also, the letter B is seen on the inside.

Roger

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Tue Jan 28, 2025 11:30 am
Miss and breaking down at higher rpm

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Tue Jan 28, 2025 10:24 am
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by Original14T » Tue Jan 21, 2025 4:13 am

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Hi folks,
I am quite new to the Model T scene although I am experienced with old cars of other makes. I have recently got my 1914 touring car on the road and it's going great and makes me smile every time I drive it. One problem that I do have is the engine misses and loses power at high (high for a T anyway!) revs. My roller timer has a lot of...

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Also check the timer wires to the coil box for any sign of bad insulation. The spark plug wires should be arranged so that they are at least 1 from each other or anything else. Worn spark plug electrodes can cause mis-firing at higher engine speeds, especially if the gap is on the wide side. Worn electrodes can often be filed to improve...

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Tue Jan 28, 2025 10:24 am
23 - 25 windshield question

Last post by Mark Gregush « Tue Jan 28, 2025 8:49 am
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by tom_strickling » Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:38 pm

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I think I know the answer, but has anyone ever seen a 23-25 roadster with a windshield that has a hinge in the middle of the windshield similar to what a 1918 or 1919 would have? All I have seen pivot up at the top of the stanchion.

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If you are just talking about the glass swinging, the lower glass on the Canadian cars swung but the windshield post were not hinged like the 15-22 cars. Chevrolet used a very similar design windshield post, their lower glass also swung. Then there could have been windshield/posts that were offered aftermarket where the top half folded down.

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Tue Jan 28, 2025 8:49 am
1912 Rands Windshield Frame Tag

Last post by Jones in Aiken SC « Mon Jan 27, 2025 8:37 pm
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by Jones in Aiken SC » Mon Aug 05, 2024 6:19 pm

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On a 1912 Rands windshield frame, where is the Rands tag located? I always assumed it was on the top inside but then saw this picture of a nicely restored 1912 where the tag is on the bottom on the outside. What is correct?

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Hmmm, now I have seen original cars with the tag on the outside of the windshield, and I have seen images of (supposedly) original cars with the tag on the inside. It makes me wonder if there actually was a standard convention which way it went, other than to make sure it didn't read upside down. I could speculate that back when Ford was...

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Last post by Jones in Aiken SC
Mon Jan 27, 2025 8:37 pm
Coolant Temperature

Last post by Allan « Mon Jan 27, 2025 5:23 pm
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by Will » Fri Jan 24, 2025 4:09 pm

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This morning I went to a charity show at an assisted living facility here in Melbourne Florida. It took about an hour to get there at about 30 to 35MPH. The moto meter never showed any temperature but the my gage that I have taped into the goose neck showed the highest temp of 193F. It was 43 degrees when I left. Coming home there was a very...

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In the real world of modern farming, GPS guided self steer tractors can sew seed at 4 accuracy, placing the new seed precisely between the rows of the previous season's sowing.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Mon Jan 27, 2025 5:23 pm
Dreamin' of summer

Last post by NealW « Mon Jan 27, 2025 4:31 pm
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by 1925 Touring » Tue Jan 21, 2025 7:24 pm

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The holidays are over, it's cold- very cold, and many cars are getting work done, including mine, with parts scattered on the table. Summer is many months away but will be here before we know it, especially with a timetable and project car...
So what did you do with your T's during the warmer weather?

This was my first year of active...

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Me three...

At least it is supposed to get in the low 50s tomorrow. The first time this year.

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Last post by NealW
Mon Jan 27, 2025 4:31 pm
Ford use of cotter pin fasteners

Last post by Original Smith « Mon Jan 27, 2025 1:12 pm
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by 49willard » Mon Jan 20, 2025 6:17 pm

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I am currently painting the chassis on my 1912 Foredoor. The chassis fasteners have cotter pinned nuts. I assume that this was done due to the poor and lumpy roads of the time. Did Ford stay with this practice all the way through Model T production? Having restored an A many years ago I do not remember there being so numerous cotter pinned...

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Don't forget the special cotter pins designed to fit the top irons in 1921-22.

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Last post by Original Smith
Mon Jan 27, 2025 1:12 pm
Running board battery box

Last post by Original Smith « Mon Jan 27, 2025 1:09 pm
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by Craig Raynor » Sat Jan 25, 2025 9:31 am

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Reciently i was search for parts and I found this battery box with Ford script on the top, I would like any information about what them and what years they were made made IMG_9122.png IMG_9125.png IMG_9123.png IMG_9123.png IMG_9125.png IMG_9122.png

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I would think that the archives possibly has the prints for the splash shields that had the battery cable holes in them. In addition, where the holes were drilled in the running board for that box. Certainly the ground strap could be similar to the positive cable.

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Last post by Original Smith
Mon Jan 27, 2025 1:09 pm
Unknown brass headlights

Last post by t-time « Mon Jan 27, 2025 12:43 pm
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by t-time » Mon Jan 27, 2025 10:54 am

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Anybody have any info on these? Mounting forks would need to be about 1/2 wider than model T, 9 diameter, V (5?) logo on chimney.

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Thanks for all responses.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025 12:43 pm
Stan Howe.

Last post by Craig Raynor « Mon Jan 27, 2025 10:43 am
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by jiminbartow » Sat Jan 18, 2025 7:22 pm

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When Stan Howe passed away several years ago, he had a lot of carburetors in various states of repair with, I heard, parts all over his shop. Was everyone who had carburetors in his shop for repairs at the time of his passing, able to retrieve their carburetors? I understand he had a lot of rare carburetors of MTFCA members who, at the time,...

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I had the great pleasure of talking with Stan on the phone several times when he was rebuilding a Holly G for me. After I received the carb. I continued to call just to hear the stories and talk a bit about many subjects one I really enjoyed was our conversations of a old radio program in the Midwest, it was a set up call to a unsuspecting person...

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Last post by Craig Raynor
Mon Jan 27, 2025 10:43 am
Where are the national tours in 2025?

Last post by JBOYER95 « Mon Jan 27, 2025 8:34 am
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by Tod Wirth, WI » Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:32 pm

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Where are the national tours going to be for both the MTFCA and MTFCI in 2025?

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Visit our Facebook page for info on the 2025 MTFCI tour: “Model T Ford Club International tour Owatonna Minnesota 2025”. We have a great week of touring and activities planned. Owatonna is one hour south of Minneapolis. Registration forms will appear in the Model T Times in the Jan-Feb issue.

Thanks, Mark! Members can also find the tour on the...

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Last post by JBOYER95
Mon Jan 27, 2025 8:34 am
Crooksville.

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Mon Jan 27, 2025 6:03 am
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by Dollisdad » Tue Jan 21, 2025 11:36 am

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Unfortunately, not universally accepted.

I understand where Larry is coming from. As one who has most certainly closely examined more era photos of the first half of the 20th century than have 99 percent of the educated people of the world, and I have closely examined literally tens of thousands of era photos of model T Fords. I have seen too...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Jan 27, 2025 6:03 am
Fun Projects Coil Box and Lang’s Kit

Last post by Bmettli « Sun Jan 26, 2025 4:54 pm
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by Bmettli » Sun Jan 26, 2025 4:12 pm

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Hi all,

Question since Fun Projects is gone. Is the waterproof coil box kit that Langs sells the same as the old Fun Projects one? Thanks

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Thank you Dan & John!

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Sun Jan 26, 2025 4:54 pm
Spring day.

Last post by Rob « Sun Jan 26, 2025 4:10 pm
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by Dollisdad » Sun Jan 26, 2025 9:12 am

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Herb, I agree. Thanks for the heads up. I’ve seen the Model K Roadster photo before, and I think it was a 1908 or 09 race in Kansas City, but I’ll have to check. My guess is the Model N is a 1907 or 08, judging by the sidelamps and radiator. I believe the car in the other end of the race start is an Oldsmobile.

With a little help:...

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Last post by Rob
Sun Jan 26, 2025 4:10 pm
Hogshead weight

Last post by DanTreace « Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:13 am
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by JBog » Sat Jan 25, 2025 8:43 pm

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Does anyone know the weight of a cast iron Hogshead?

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33.0 lbs. 1925 Transmission Cover with Cover, High Speed Clutch Assembly and No reverse or brake Pedals
32.0 lbs. 1926 Transmission Cover with High Speed Clutch Assembly and No reverse or brake Pedals

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Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:13 am
Driving with a KC Warford

Last post by Allan « Sat Jan 25, 2025 6:28 pm
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by KellyJons » Thu Jan 23, 2025 6:35 pm

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Hi folks, I wonder if one of you that owns a Model T with a KC Warford transmission would give me a description of what it’s like to drive that car. I’m still trying to get my head around how it works.

What I’d like to know are the steps you go through to get from T low and Warford low to T high and overdrive. And can you really shift the KC...

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Kent, the LHD Tudor sedan I bought in USA came with a Texas T parts foot throttle. What a complicated piece of geegawry it was. Whoever fitted it made a real mess of the floorboards so I made new replacements, and got rid of the foot feed at the same time. There was no Ruckstell or accessory gearbox on the car so it was a superfluous...

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Last post by Allan
Sat Jan 25, 2025 6:28 pm
Need space for open trailer in Bloomington,IN x 1 week

Last post by DHort « Sat Jan 25, 2025 3:07 pm
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by DHort » Mon Jan 13, 2025 12:00 pm

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I am hoping to get Steve Jelf's 1915 Roadster down to MCPherson this weekend. It is going to be below zero when I head out. After I drop it off in Kansas I have to head to Bloomington, IN and need a place to stash the trailer while I haul my kid to Boston with a UHaul. Would anyone in Bloomington area have a driveway, side yard, spot where I could...

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4400 miles in 8 days. 225 gallons of gas. Averaged 19.3 mpg. Everything accomplished except seeing my cousin in Vermont.

Thank you to everybody for all your help.

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Sat Jan 25, 2025 3:07 pm
YELLOWING ON WHITE ROBBER T TIRES

Last post by Rich P. Bingham « Sat Jan 25, 2025 12:15 pm
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by Paul B » Fri Jan 24, 2025 4:02 pm

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HI GUYS,
I AM A GUY WHO LIKES TO HAVE HIS CAR LOOK PERFECT. IT DOES LOOK PRETTY GOOD EXCEPT I CAN'T GET THE YELLOW OUT OF THOSE JUNKY FOREIGN MADE TIRES I HAD TO BUY BECAUSE THAT'S ALL THERE WAS. I KNOW THERE IS A ZILLION YEARS OF EXPERIENCE OUT THERE, I JUST NEED THE RIGHT PERSON WITH THE KNOWLEDGE.
THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION, PAUL

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How bad is bad ? A few years back, the “brown death” was overtaking the newer all-white tires. This was not “yellowing” that responded to Bleche-Wite or other whitewall cleaners. As Wayne noted, many suspected reaction with the tubes sold at the time. That tubes posed a problem seems borne out by the fact that some vendors would not guarantee them...

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Last post by Rich P. Bingham
Sat Jan 25, 2025 12:15 pm
Roadster Top Irons

Last post by JR Ewing « Fri Jan 24, 2025 12:14 pm
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by JR Ewing » Tue Jan 21, 2025 1:08 pm

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I have another question that I have not been able to find online or on this forum and it is regarding the top irons, not to be confused with the bows. The short irons that were in my 1918 Roadster connected the body at the tackstrip to the wood on the seat pillar and did not connect to the seat frame area like others I have seen. Which irons are...

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The type you have mounts to door latch post and do come in L/R's and should work. The 8401X would be both the same. Go down to Richard Eagle's post in the link. He was working on a 1914 but same idea, also in this link are a lot of measurements that might be handy.

Thanks Mark! I did read thru this post when trying to find answers. The...

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Last post by JR Ewing
Fri Jan 24, 2025 12:14 pm
Dairyland Tin Lizzie's T University

Last post by Billy Vrana « Fri Jan 24, 2025 8:25 am
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by Billy Vrana » Thu Jan 16, 2025 8:17 pm

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Stop in if you have the time, it a pretty good time,

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Great, bring it along. Hopefully this morning's -8° is replaced with the 30°s their calling for,

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Fri Jan 24, 2025 8:25 am
Fender mounting hardware

Last post by Allan « Fri Jan 24, 2025 5:11 am
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by browning » Thu Jan 23, 2025 4:32 pm

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I am considering replacing the fenders etc. on my 1919 Roadster with new and hate to strip the mounting hardware from the existing parts since they are in pretty good shape (no rust) and could be used by others if unmolested. Is there a place where replacement mounting hardware can be purchased, new or used. I don't think I have ever seen it...

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The top fender brackets with which I am familiar are left and right. The mounting holes in the fenders may be the same pattern, but one of the brackets would need to be rotated to align with the holes, putting the mounting slot either in front or behind the frame iron.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Fri Jan 24, 2025 5:11 am
Stove/Hot Air Pipe for 1911-12 Kingston 6 Ball Carb

Last post by Jones in Aiken SC « Thu Jan 23, 2025 6:33 pm
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by Jones in Aiken SC » Wed Jan 22, 2025 6:16 pm

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Can anyone tell me definitively if the 1911-12 Kingston 6 Ball carb used a stove/hot air pipe? I can't seem to find much of any information about these carbs.

I am told they are rare. I have two of them that have been rebuilt with new floats, etc.

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Ed, I will send you an email with my phone number.

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Last post by Jones in Aiken SC
Thu Jan 23, 2025 6:33 pm
SHIPPING WEIGHT ANYONE ?

Last post by RecklessKelly « Thu Jan 23, 2025 6:15 pm
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by Brass TT » Wed Jan 22, 2025 9:48 am

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I need to transport an engine accross country but do not have the capacity to weigh it (needed for shipper ). I can weigh the crate and packing etc but not an engine complete. Has anyone been thru this process or have any literature ?

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Most trash transfer stations around here have drive-up scales for weighing bulky waste. If you have one in your town they may help you out if you drive the packed crate there and get a weight, and then return for a weight of the empty truck.

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Thu Jan 23, 2025 6:15 pm
Yatian Model T replica

Last post by Daisy Mae « Thu Jan 23, 2025 3:26 pm
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by John E. Guitar » Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:59 pm

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Last post by Daisy Mae
Thu Jan 23, 2025 3:26 pm
The New 1912 Holly H-1 Carburetor

Last post by Jones in Aiken SC « Thu Jan 23, 2025 12:08 pm
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by J1MGOLDEN » Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:34 am

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This page was in the Ford Owners Magazine for Oct 1912

Does anyone know how they did it?

Holly 1912 Carbuetor.jpg

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My letter to the Holley Brothers is ready to drop in the mail! Inquiring minds and all....

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Last post by Jones in Aiken SC
Thu Jan 23, 2025 12:08 pm
Restoring 1923 Coupe

Last post by John kuehn « Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:29 am
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by milkman » Tue Jan 21, 2025 12:19 pm

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I'm helping a friend restore a 1923 Coupe that was heavily damaged in a fire. We are at the point of doing the interior and top but have a question regarding the seatback. We do not have any surviving pieces to tell us how the seatback frame attached to the package shelf? Was there a special bracket? If someone could provide pictures they would be...

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Pretty sure they are all the same width. Take a look at the picture of the seat clip and you can get an idea of how thick the top of the center frame piece is. Just be sure you cut the bottoms at an angle like is shown in the picture from my car. I’m not sure what degree the angle is. The angle cut helps guide the seat back down into place. When...

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Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:29 am
What could be better ?

Last post by Gary_in_MN « Thu Jan 23, 2025 7:26 am
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by Rich P. Bingham » Tue Jan 21, 2025 5:35 pm

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A nice T, a good mechanic, and a faithful friend ! IMG_2189.jpeg

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Maybe a byline to the original poster?

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Last post by Gary_in_MN
Thu Jan 23, 2025 7:26 am
Snowbird Invitation

Last post by Jeff5015 « Thu Jan 23, 2025 1:58 am
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by Ben Umberger » Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:01 pm

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Snowbird invitation.

As many people visit Florida for the Holidays or for the entire winter the Suncoast T Club wants to invite you to visit. Our members are basically in Pinellas County (St. Petersburg, Clearwater and such).

We have regular club events on each 2nd Saturday of each month. If you are in the area for a spell or passing through...

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The closest active group to me is Pensacola last I knew.

We tried a few years ago (in Pensacola) to get a club off the ground but nothing really happened.

Jeff

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Last post by Jeff5015
Thu Jan 23, 2025 1:58 am
All Ohio

Last post by TRDxB2 « Wed Jan 22, 2025 5:56 pm
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by Wingnut » Tue Jan 21, 2025 10:21 am

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Has anyone information on what area this will encompass, we had conflicts last year and didn't attend. Usually one of our fine T clubs gives notice near the end of the current tour. Thanks, Wingnut

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Yes, I know there's nothing out there. That's why we're asking. I was there in 2024. Are you part of this year's event?

Not part of the event. Just helping answer questions every now & then

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Last post by TRDxB2
Wed Jan 22, 2025 5:56 pm
Piston pins?

Last post by Dan Hatch « Wed Jan 22, 2025 3:07 pm

by Dan Hatch » Wed Jan 22, 2025 3:07 pm

Customer brought me an engine to do. He supplied the pistons, HC .020 over.
Got to installing the rods and found this.
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Have not seen this in years! Now I don’t know the age of these pistons, but box looks new. Are we going back on time?
Just giving everyone a heads up. Dan

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Last post by Dan Hatch
Wed Jan 22, 2025 3:07 pm
Was an original 1912 chassis glossy or other?

Last post by SurfCityGene « Tue Jan 21, 2025 10:23 pm
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by 49willard » Mon Jan 20, 2025 9:24 am

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Is there information available that indicated if the original chassis, (frame, front and rear ends) in 1912 were gloss black or less glossy?
I have heard that the T frames were dipped. Was that the case from the first T's?

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Keith, I think I can make out a box pinstripping on the rear seat bottom. It's looks faint but there? It does appear to have a break where the lower rear seat hinge is though? Pretty clear that the hood is not boxed on the top section.

Glad I saw this as I'm getting ready to do mine.

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Last post by SurfCityGene
Tue Jan 21, 2025 10:23 pm
driving questions

Last post by Craig Leach « Tue Jan 21, 2025 7:53 pm
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by LittleTimmy52 » Wed Jan 15, 2025 12:09 pm

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I just want some information on better driving habits for the T. I know the brakes are terrible, I know a controlled stop is best for the pedals. The spark lever is a big question of mine, it has a bunch of notches but near the middle there's a big notch, it goes past the notch, but unlike behind the notch it doesn't stay, is that normal? also...

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Hi Lucas,
Levers that will not stay in place can be cured with a lever brake. Easy to make, I use a hard wood, drill the steering shaft hole larger than the
shaft & the lever hole smaller than the rods. Drill the bolt holes & then cut in half with a band or hack saw. I like the wing nuts because you
don't need a wrench to make quick adjustments....

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Last post by Craig Leach
Tue Jan 21, 2025 7:53 pm
Rear axle date codes?

Last post by Allan « Mon Jan 20, 2025 10:01 pm
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by NY John T » Thu Jan 16, 2025 11:01 am

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Hi all,
Do rear axles have dates on them, or some kind of date codes to identify year/month of production? Thanks, John

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As John states, it is an easy conversion if you just fit a whole big drum rear axle assembly. All the different bits will be taken care of. The big benefit is the much improved emergency brake.
I have seen more than one car here in Australia with the big drum rear axle, AND 30 x 3.5 clincher wheels. One such car is owned by the original Ford...

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Last post by Allan
Mon Jan 20, 2025 10:01 pm
T era Mechanical turn signal

Last post by DanTreace « Mon Jan 20, 2025 5:06 pm
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by Chris Paulsen » Mon Jan 20, 2025 3:30 pm

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Hi all- I’m looking for information on this turn signal. It’s cable operated and seems like it would mount on the right rear fender. When the cable is pulled, it swings from facing forward to pointing right. It’s about 10” tall. Is it original or reproduction? Who made it? Thanks!

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Haven't a clue on maker, might be French?

Another was on an auction site.

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And another on this website:

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Last post by DanTreace
Mon Jan 20, 2025 5:06 pm
Disc Brake precautions

Last post by Oldav8tor « Mon Jan 20, 2025 2:51 pm
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by 1925 Touring » Tue Jan 14, 2025 10:17 pm

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Hi all.
I have decided that I am going to install a set of disc brakes on my 22 touring. I've decided that being able to stop better in my mind is better than going 100% original. I know that this can be a controversial topic, like alternators, oil and waterpumps, but it's not invasive to the car, and can be removed if desired.
I am wondering,...

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Don’t get too worked up over disc brakes, they’re great! If you drive conservatively you’ll only notice that you stop with a gentle pressure on the brake pedal, similar to brakes in a modern car. I’ve briefly locked my brakes twice in thousands of miles of driving, both times on loose surfaces. Keep your tires inflated and they’ll be fine.
Since...

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Last post by Oldav8tor
Mon Jan 20, 2025 2:51 pm
1926 COUPE BUMPERS - FRONT AND BACK BRACKET PICTURES

Last post by lirogo27 « Sun Jan 19, 2025 6:09 pm
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by lirogo27 » Sat Dec 07, 2024 11:26 pm

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1926 COUPE OWNERS! I was gifted an old set of Front Bumper and back Bumperettes. Just not sure it is complete set. Does anyone have standalone pictures of the: 1) Brackets for front and rear bumpers 2) how/where these brackets attach on car undercarriage 3) How and where they attach on the actual bumpers. Would appreciate greatly any owners of...

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Model A bumpers have closed outer ends through which a bolt passes. T ones are open ended.

Allan from down under.

THANK YOU !

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Last post by lirogo27
Sun Jan 19, 2025 6:09 pm
Sediment Bowl Lead Gasket

Last post by TRDxB2 « Sun Jan 19, 2025 3:14 pm
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by suley » Tue Jan 14, 2025 4:16 pm

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Hello all,

The lead gasket of the sediment bowl is out of stock everywhere for some time now. Is there an alternative to it which I can use?

TIA

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who's to know its not authentic

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Last post by TRDxB2
Sun Jan 19, 2025 3:14 pm
1914 tack rail

Last post by Art Ebeling « Sun Jan 19, 2025 9:08 am
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by Art Ebeling » Sun Jan 19, 2025 7:46 am

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Can someone post a picture of a finished tack rail where the seat upholstery and top are attached on a 14 Runabout? I am having both sides inner and outer made by Jonathon Anderson but I want to see the underside beneath where the top attaches. My 14 body needs some repairs in that area so I want to see the how the exposed part of the tack rail is...

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Russ, That is what I needed, thank you. I was curious about how far they stuck out from the body. Art

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Last post by Art Ebeling
Sun Jan 19, 2025 9:08 am
Website S L O W - upgrade appreciated

Last post by dykker5502 « Sun Jan 19, 2025 1:31 am
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by Moxie26 » Thu Jan 16, 2025 10:54 am

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For almost 23 hours our website speed was bogged down taking minutes to load.... Indicator had over 3K accessing at one time or another.

Many kudos and thanks for the fix.

Sharing your experience during this time would be appreciated. Have a better great day .

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Could be interesting to know the origins of those bad IP adresses. Russia is very active over here with cyberwarfare and this seems to be what is called a DDOS (Dee Dos) attack where numerous captured devices tries to access the same website/server at the same time.

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Last post by dykker5502
Sun Jan 19, 2025 1:31 am
Top dog.

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Sat Jan 18, 2025 6:23 pm
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by Dollisdad » Fri Jan 17, 2025 12:15 pm

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Photo number five.
The blur in the top near middle of the photo appears to be a fast horse and rider. The people and cars are parked and standing around either a road with a curve or a race track. The people looking all directions indicate it isn't a serious race, however, whatever it is may have been connected to a county fair? Maybe the horse is...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Sat Jan 18, 2025 6:23 pm
6 volt pusher water pump

Last post by Mark Gregush « Sat Jan 18, 2025 5:20 pm
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by Mark Gregush » Fri Jan 17, 2025 1:20 pm

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I will be reinstalling my Chevrolet overhead conversion which because of small water passages between the block and head need a water pump to help move the water but will not be able to use the bock mounted pump if I use the cross-drive magneto setup I just got.
Does anyone make a 6-volt pusher pump that would mount it the lower water hose? I...

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Craig, thanks. That is helpful. The water inlet is in the same location as stock. When I was running before, I did use a pump and also added a 1/2 pipe off the water pump to the back of the head to help push water through the head. Never did any extensive testing but seem to run/cool fine.

Burned at the stake :lol: but :twisted:

Dan, I thought...

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Sat Jan 18, 2025 5:20 pm
Tractor Train Brakes

Last post by Original Smith « Sat Jan 18, 2025 1:49 pm
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by Original Smith » Thu Jan 16, 2025 6:18 pm

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San Diego Tour, last Sunday. I live 100 miles north of Sand Diego, so had to hit the road at 4:30 am to get there on time. It was nice talking with new people I don't usually see. The car that I found interesting was a 1914? touring car with original Rocky Mountain brakes. But they were not what I'm used to seeing. I got down low, and saw they are...

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I should have rolled under the car when I saw it, but we were on a tour and I didn't feel like rolling under someone else's car! I have several of the brackets made by tractor train and could never figure out the purpose of the extra reinforcing tab on the bracket. The ones I saw last Sunday are the only ones I've seen in use on a car. I'd like to...

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Last post by Original Smith
Sat Jan 18, 2025 1:49 pm
Mother Lode Model T Club Swap Meet

Last post by jsaylor « Sat Jan 18, 2025 12:56 pm

by jsaylor » Sat Jan 18, 2025 12:56 pm

Save the Date. June 1, 2025. Early Vendor Setup available on Saturday, May 31, after 3pm. All spaces 15x25, $35. Buyer entry $5.00. Gates open 6 AM Sunday. Come on out, help us keep this club run swap meet going another 50 years. All profits benefit local charities.
This will be our 50th year sponsoring this swap meet. See the flyer for more info.

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Last post by jsaylor
Sat Jan 18, 2025 12:56 pm
Shoulda bought a touring car !

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Fri Jan 17, 2025 7:21 pm
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by Rich P. Bingham » Thu Jan 16, 2025 12:17 pm

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Where does YOUR dog ride ? IMG_2160.jpeg

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Was it Donnie Brown that recently had a nice original era running board dog crate for sale?

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Jan 17, 2025 7:21 pm
Carberator rebuilders

Last post by Allan « Fri Jan 17, 2025 5:58 pm
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by Craig E. Luton » Fri Jan 17, 2025 1:34 pm

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Does anyone know of a reliable place/ person to rebuild a 1913/14 Kingston 4 ball carburetor?
Thank you
Craig E. Luton

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Bruce Compton in Ontario.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Fri Jan 17, 2025 5:58 pm
Looking for info on tailight burner

Last post by RecklessKelly « Fri Jan 17, 2025 5:31 pm
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by RecklessKelly » Fri Jan 17, 2025 4:18 pm

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I have this tailight that is missing a burner. I would like to get it operational as its in good shape. Can anyone lead me in the right direction? Much appreciated. It is a right side with side marker.

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Sent you an email Rajo.

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Last post by RecklessKelly
Fri Jan 17, 2025 5:31 pm
2025 MTFCI tour, Owatonna, Minnesota

Last post by 1915ford « Fri Jan 17, 2025 3:07 pm
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by 1915ford » Sun Jul 28, 2024 5:23 am

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Would like to invite everyone to our town for a week of touring and fun July 20-25 next year. We will be using several hotels next door to the large Cabelas store just off interstate 35, one hour south of Minneapolis. We have a ton of fun things planned so visit our fb page (Model T Ford Club International tour 2025 Owatonna Minnesota) for...

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Registration forms and hotel links are now live at modelt.org.

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Last post by 1915ford
Fri Jan 17, 2025 3:07 pm
Headlight Adjusting Tool needed…

Last post by 2727 « Fri Jan 17, 2025 2:09 pm
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by George House » Thu Jan 16, 2025 11:26 am

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… or advice to make one. Somewhere in my over half century of fooling with Model Ts, I either read about or heard about there being some kind of era tool to adjust the ‘stature’(?) of a headlight’s direction. See by my photo that my ‘26 roadster’s left headlamp is canted too high.
I’d like to correct this without having to remove it and impact the...

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My '26 had same issue but not as severe. I simply made a tapered shim to place between H/L mounting foot and fender. It took a lot of experimenting to get the correct taper and direction. For appearance I made a similar gasket for the opposite side. Quite pleased with the results. My car has an aftermarket (I believe) tie bar from fender to fender...

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Last post by 2727
Fri Jan 17, 2025 2:09 pm
1918 Roadster Seat Wood & Mounting

Last post by JR Ewing « Fri Jan 17, 2025 12:13 pm
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by JR Ewing » Thu Dec 26, 2024 2:56 pm

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I have a 1918 Roadster that I’m trying to get back together. I have new seat springs for it but the car is missing the wood that supports the seat back. Can anybody help provide me with the info I need to build the seat back wood support and details on how the seat back mounts to the body and/or wood support. Also, does the seat back just sit...

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I have another question that I have not been able to find online or on this forum and it is regarding the top irons, not to be confused with the bows. The short irons that were in my 1918 Roadster connected the body at the tackstrip to the wood on the B pillar and did not connect to the seat frame area like others I have seen. Which irons are...

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Last post by JR Ewing
Fri Jan 17, 2025 12:13 pm
How embarrassing !

Last post by Norman Kling « Thu Jan 16, 2025 8:35 pm
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by Rich P. Bingham » Tue Jan 14, 2025 5:20 pm

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I wonder what happened to the Model T, that it needed rescuing ?
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Not out of gas! He just doesn't have a Ruckstell to gear down for the steep hill! and his low band is out! :lol:

Norm

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Last post by Norman Kling
Thu Jan 16, 2025 8:35 pm
Some general questions

Last post by RajoRacer « Thu Jan 16, 2025 7:55 pm
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by LittleTimmy52 » Tue Jan 14, 2025 8:33 am

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I have a wide variety of questions, from steering to something electrical, to missing parts, to operation. I will start with steering, my gears are actually fine, the steering is fine, there is just one linkage looking thing that has all the play in my steering system, its this part where the column rotates a bar which moves the other bars that...

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To which I consider a valuable install !

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Last post by RajoRacer
Thu Jan 16, 2025 7:55 pm
Pre war Swap meets near Colorado?

Last post by brassford « Thu Jan 16, 2025 6:35 pm
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by brassford » Mon Jan 13, 2025 2:25 pm

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Seems like swap meets for early stuff are all but completely gone. Is there anything other than the northern Colorado meet within 500 miles of Colorado?

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Thank You John!

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Last post by brassford
Thu Jan 16, 2025 6:35 pm
1912 Touring rear window dimensions needed

Last post by 49willard « Wed Jan 15, 2025 5:03 pm
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by 49willard » Tue Jan 14, 2025 9:26 pm

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I should have titled this thread differently. Rather than calling the rear window on a 12 touring a tombstone the window is 8 sided I believe in the 12.
Can someone provide measurements?

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Thank you both for your replies. That is exactly what I needed!

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Last post by 49willard
Wed Jan 15, 2025 5:03 pm
Ford dealership

Last post by Kaiser « Wed Jan 15, 2025 10:19 am
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by Gary_in_MN » Fri Jan 10, 2025 9:44 am

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Views of the parts dept and one of the mechanics. Gary

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Funny that last photo, they must have been scared the stove would burn their hard earnings to a crisp, a board was put between the stove and the safe :D

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Last post by Kaiser
Wed Jan 15, 2025 10:19 am
Model "T" Fords photos part 1

Last post by Kerry « Wed Jan 15, 2025 12:53 am
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by Gary_in_MN » Tue Jan 14, 2025 11:09 pm

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Five real photo postcards of early Model T Fords, part 1.

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To be picky, Ford called and marketed them as Roadsters with the mother in-law seat and the Runabout had the fuel tank on the rear. Screenshot (66).png Screenshot (363).png Screenshot (402).png
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Last post by Kerry
Wed Jan 15, 2025 12:53 am
How to load a snowmobile

Last post by tom_strickling « Tue Jan 14, 2025 9:42 pm
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by tom_strickling » Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:18 pm

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I was using an open landscape trailer to haul my snowmobile with the skis on and had a rough time getting up on. I am also soon going to buy a new enclosed trailer. What do you snowmobile guys to for traction when loading and also for protection of the ramp and floor. I am guessing old conveyor belt or horse stall mats but need ideas. Thanks

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Ken That is the type of ski I have. I guess I am being lazy not hauling a floor jack and changing out wheels for skis. I have it set up like you, just remove king pin etc. The time I save traveling with skis is lost trying to load. Just trying not to have to do the switch over in the cold, but maybe that's just the way it is.

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Last post by tom_strickling
Tue Jan 14, 2025 9:42 pm
What is on the end of the muffler?

Last post by jiminbartow « Tue Jan 14, 2025 9:18 pm
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by mireland » Sat Jan 11, 2025 10:39 pm

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I recently inherited a 1926 model T that has been in my family (grandpa and father) since 1961. I knew my dad put a new exhaust pipe on it a decade or more ago. Tonight I noticed something on the very end of the muffler. What is it? It rotates. Is there a time or reason to rotate it? To where? When? What is this thing called? My google-foo not...

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Looking through the exhaust outlet, it looks like the muffler middle shell is out of place. It looks like when the muffler was assembled, the middle shell shifted out of place as the end plate was being tightened. It should be centered on the end flange inside the outer housing. If the middle shell is out of place, it most likely does not function...

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Last post by jiminbartow
Tue Jan 14, 2025 9:18 pm
Got some new ones in.

Last post by GarJen127 « Tue Jan 14, 2025 8:42 pm
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by Dollisdad » Mon Jan 13, 2025 6:32 pm

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Wish my local dealership stocked T's

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Last post by GarJen127
Tue Jan 14, 2025 8:42 pm
Optimum babbitt thickness

Last post by Dan Hatch « Tue Jan 14, 2025 8:09 pm
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by Dave1 » Tue Jan 14, 2025 12:37 pm

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In a perfect world, how thick should the babbitt be ? talking about main bearings
I understand that more is not better, but how thin can you go,.... without losing sleep, in my case I have measured .010 - .012

Dave

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I always bore the blocks out for bigger cranks on my Tobin Arp Ta 14.

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Last post by Dan Hatch
Tue Jan 14, 2025 8:09 pm
JAY LENO CAR COLLECTION

Last post by Robert Kiefaber « Tue Jan 14, 2025 7:53 pm
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by Professor Fate » Fri Jan 10, 2025 7:05 pm

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Does Jay Leno own any model T's?
Does anyone know if his car collection was impacted by the fires?

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Jay talking about the fire.

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Last post by Robert Kiefaber
Tue Jan 14, 2025 7:53 pm
" TT " truck Ruckstell

Last post by Humblej « Tue Jan 14, 2025 2:18 pm
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by Gary_in_MN » Mon Jan 13, 2025 9:26 am

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A cutaway view of two speed Ruckstell truck type, dated January 25, 1925. Instruction manual and parts list. Montreal Canada.

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Thanks for posting.

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Last post by Humblej
Tue Jan 14, 2025 2:18 pm
A question for the experts

Last post by MKossor « Tue Jan 14, 2025 11:39 am
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by browning » Wed Oct 30, 2024 11:35 am

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I play with rebuilding coils just for the fun of it and occasionally find an anomaly that I can't understand. I have accumulated a number of test apparatus and enjoy comparing the results on them when done with a coil. I recently did a coil and tested it on an ecct, a strobospark, a manual hcct and a motor driven hcct. The results were somewhat...

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Here are typical Multi-Spark firing consistency results of 4 properly adjusted coils using a HCCT by an experienced HCCT user. 100 sparks are fired at the rate of 2000 RPM. The computer keeps track of the time each spark fires and plotted on graph for each coil. The firing distribution results may vary a fair amount each time the test is repeated...

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Last post by MKossor
Tue Jan 14, 2025 11:39 am
1907 Model R Ford

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Tue Jan 14, 2025 10:12 am
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by jlrowett@gmail.com » Mon Jan 13, 2025 4:20 pm

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I have a 1907 engine and transmission that is ready to go into the car, but the transmission needs to be adjusted. I’m not sure how to do that. Can you guide me to someone who may be able to help?

Tom Rowett

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Tom,

Is the transmission fully assembled? Is it installed in the transmission frame and attached to the engine?

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Tue Jan 14, 2025 10:12 am
Ruckstell housing question

Last post by Mark Gregush « Mon Jan 13, 2025 7:59 pm
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by Mark Gregush » Wed Jan 08, 2025 2:17 pm

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I have been collecting parts to put a Ruckstell together for a while now. I had gotten the housing which had the axle tube cut off which will allow me to ether go small or big drum setup, but that is not my question. Has anyone sleeved the casting where the thrust bearing goes? As it is now, the hole is somewhat wallowed out, so bearing fits loose...

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Thanks Karl but not looking for another project. The housing was given to me and because it was free, was the only reason I was messing with it. ;)

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Mon Jan 13, 2025 7:59 pm
MTFCA renewal.

Last post by Will_Vanderburg « Mon Jan 13, 2025 11:46 am

by Will_Vanderburg » Mon Jan 13, 2025 11:46 am

Just processed my renewal. Hopefully I won’t miss anything.

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Last post by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Jan 13, 2025 11:46 am
1926 muffler not complete

Last post by Allan « Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:00 pm
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by Vonau » Mon Aug 22, 2022 3:40 pm

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Can anybody help me further? I dismantled the muffler on my Touring 1926, which I want to get running again (original made in Canada). I discovered that the inner tube is not there. I have to make a new one. Does anyone know the dimensions of the pipe and especially the number and dimensions of the through holes?

How can you seal the outer pipe...

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Excellent Terry. With the folded seams on the inside of the two shells, they will fit pressed steel ends precisely. However the cast end mufflers will still require an external fold on the outside shell. I have one being made to fit at the moment. Those I have in stock for the pressed end mufflers I make are too small in diameter for the cast end...

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Last post by Allan
Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:00 pm
1909 " T" Landaulet

Last post by Herb Iffrig « Sun Jan 12, 2025 3:12 pm
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by Gary_in_MN » Sat Jan 11, 2025 12:40 am

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The BMC book lists the factory price at $ 950.00 with 298 produced.
The factory price for 1910 was $ 1100.00 only 2 produced.
That should be enough to start a discussion. Gary

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That bone at the Cafe could conceivably be the chassis that was sold recently and is being restored. It was found in Europe.

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Last post by Herb Iffrig
Sun Jan 12, 2025 3:12 pm
luray

Last post by Daisy Mae « Sun Jan 12, 2025 2:29 pm
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by andrew o sullivan » Thu Jan 02, 2025 5:11 pm

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hi there guys can i ask about the coming luray ford model t swamp meet .l hear very good things about this swamp meet can i ask is there many early cars there for sale would there be many parts there early stuff like 1910to 1914 , do the venders set up on the thursday ? are you aloud to go in there when the venders are seting up thanks also cani...

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Hey Dan, ya, I've started to do that, but, lists are one thing, personal opinions/insight are another. Being in Florida there's not much going on, other than the monthly at Sumter, or the bi-annual antique tractor/flywheelers. GA of course has Moultrie, nothing much than small taters in 'Bama, there's quite a few regionals in Ohio...
Question...

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Last post by Daisy Mae
Sun Jan 12, 2025 2:29 pm
Thankful for these guys.

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by Dollisdad » Sun Jan 12, 2025 12:46 am

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Probably the smallest T fire truck next to the world's largest fire hydrant.

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Sun Jan 12, 2025 2:06 pm
2025 tours in Caiifornia?

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by RGould1910 » Sun Jan 12, 2025 12:34 pm

Are there any scheduled tours in N. California this spring or summer. Might be able to help out someone in LA who suffered a loss.

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Sun Jan 12, 2025 12:34 pm
Ford Scripted Sears Cross Speedometer Inquiry

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by ryanf1023 » Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:49 pm

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I came across this at an antique store today. It seemed too good to pass up. I’m wondering if anyone can please inform me on this? Earlier threads seemed to point out 1914-1915 cars had these. I may or may not keep it depending on its rarity or if someone needs it for their car.

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Thank you all for chiming in. It’s such a charming unit I may just use as is for now on my speedster firewall. That is a brilliant looking unit Haydon.

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Sat Jan 11, 2025 11:32 pm
I just bought my first model t and would like some insight

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by LittleTimmy52 » Sun Jan 05, 2025 9:08 pm

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I'm 18, since I was 8 I wanted one of these, after a decade, hard work and some luck I am now broke but got the car of my dreams, it is a 1917 touring, it's paint is cracked, the top in the back needs to be replaced along with all the leather straps and it's missing a few things, but I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I got some oil and...

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Except for the steering gears at the top of the column, I think that I did at least something to every moving connection in the steering system. The one thing that I didn't expect was that the bottom support for the column and the column itself had a lot of slop. When I removed the column I found that the column had protected the bushings by...

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Last post by John Codman
Sat Jan 11, 2025 2:05 pm
Indy to Boston - what is the best route?

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by DHort » Thu Jan 09, 2025 5:32 pm

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Hopefully next week I will be able to drive Steve Jelf's roadster to KS and drop it off at the Winter Clinic.
People down there have offered to take the car from the clinic to Steve's house.

After that I might have to drive to Indy and then Boston.
It looks like there are 3 routes to Boston. Through upstate NY, north of Pittsburgh and then east,...

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I totally agree with the above red circle. New York City charges double tolls Northbound and none Southbound. If you hit NYC before about 6 AM and after about 9 PM, the traffic is usually manageable. Between those hours you don't want to be there.

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Last post by John Codman
Sat Jan 11, 2025 11:15 am
Landaulet # 2 Taxicab

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by Gary_in_MN » Sat Jan 11, 2025 9:16 am

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Buell Brothers Taxicab Norwich N.Y. This is a scan from a post card to Miss Ella in Castle Creek N.Y. from Robert. Postmark is not readable. Gary

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Thats neat.

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Sat Jan 11, 2025 9:30 am
Holiday Motoring Excursion

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by ThreePedalTapDancer » Wed Jan 01, 2025 1:43 pm

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Here is a link to this years Holiday Motoring Excursion if you missed it or dream of attending, lots of Ts and other neat cars.

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I do understand that participants in the Holiday Motor Excursion come from a wide area, I hope those who are local were not affected by the fire in the Los Angeles/ Hollywood area. Priority is to save lives,... Rebuilding will take a long time.

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Last post by Moxie26
Fri Jan 10, 2025 8:25 pm
Trains and "T" s don't mix

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by Gary_in_MN » Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:57 am

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My mom told me not to play on the tracks.

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I have seen that film clip several times in the past, usually as a piece of some sort of collage or clips based commentary. I may have seen the actual film it was from years ago, I have seen so many and enjoyed all of them. But that clip was very popular and used often in later years for a variety of artistic re-uses.
I am fairly sure that it was...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Jan 10, 2025 6:45 pm
We’ll get it fixed.

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by Dollisdad » Thu Jan 09, 2025 11:35 am

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Photo #14, looking at the pinstriping on the hood, it looks like the pinstriping is boxed on the hood, contrary to conventional wisdom.

Those of us who are restoring early cars obsess over these kinds of details, you know!

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Last post by Jones in Aiken SC
Fri Jan 10, 2025 1:43 pm
Sunny South

Last post by Norman Kling « Fri Jan 10, 2025 12:37 pm
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by Dan Hatch » Fri Jan 10, 2025 8:51 am

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Here is looking out my shop this morning.
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Very dry and windy around here. Usually at this time of year we have some rain, but none for months. We have gotten warnings that the electricity might be turned off, but not yet. This wind should be over by Saturday, but still no rain in forecast. Northern California has been just the opposite. They have had rain in the valleys and snow on the...

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Last post by Norman Kling
Fri Jan 10, 2025 12:37 pm
1914 Touring Driving Adventures 2024

Last post by MariaDenesik « Fri Jan 10, 2025 7:42 am
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by SMHnat » Sun Jan 05, 2025 3:27 pm

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I haven't been a very active club member the past few years, but I hope to make it down to homecoming this year. I finally got my 1914 Touring back on the road in the spring. I had a lot of driving to catch up on. Here are a few pictures of the adventures from this past year.
Starting off in May I went out to Pennsylvania for the AACA Greenhorn...

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It's an amazing year with your 1914 Touring! It’s great to hear you’re getting back into the club activities. The AACA Greenhorn Tour and Celebration of Brass must have been incredible experiences, and it’s impressive how you’ve kept your car running strong. Your cottage trip in Michigan also seems like a fun and successful gathering. Looking...

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Last post by MariaDenesik
Fri Jan 10, 2025 7:42 am
New plumbing arrives today

Last post by Allan « Fri Jan 10, 2025 2:16 am
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by Gary_in_MN » Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:30 am

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And who do you think is going clean those ??

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Glen Innes is a town on the northern tablelands of New South Wales in Australia. That explains the RHD. The body style/maker eludes me. The front section looks like standard Ford fare for 1913-4 but the door is not like either, The windscreen is definitely not Ford. All of this sits behind a 17 or later hood and radiator. Someone has been...

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Last post by Allan
Fri Jan 10, 2025 2:16 am
need to have castings made

Last post by Allan « Fri Jan 10, 2025 1:52 am
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by Tim D » Tue Jan 07, 2025 4:56 pm

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Looking for a company to cast four cast iron brake shoes not T. Have one casting that is soso but ok for a pattern.

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Tim is looking for brake shoes. It did not take long for auto makers to develop fabricated steel brake shoes. Even 26-7 Ts had steel shoes, albeit with cast ends. It may be easier to fabricate what you want, especially with computer cutting available these days. Casting is not a common practice in workshops, unlike fabrication.

Allan from down...

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Last post by Allan
Fri Jan 10, 2025 1:52 am
L.A. Fire Zone

Last post by Jones in Aiken SC « Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:43 pm
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by ModelTWoods » Wed Jan 08, 2025 12:42 am

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Hope no member is in the Los Angeles fire zone and loses life, property, house, vehicles, or other possessions.

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The whole situation is horrible. I feel for all who have been affected by this. Let's put politics aside and simply pray for our fellow man.

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Last post by Jones in Aiken SC
Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:43 pm
Town Car

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by Gary_in_MN » Tue Jan 07, 2025 7:17 pm

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Town car or Taxi

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Third picture appears to be a rather new 1917 Town Car with a 1917 California Plate.
Last picture seems to be a 1917 TC with a New Jersey 1919 plate.
Thank you for the TC photos.

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Last post by Drkbp
Thu Jan 09, 2025 11:39 am
26/27 Radiator Shells??

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Thu Jan 09, 2025 10:46 am
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by Dan Hatch » Wed Jan 08, 2025 7:55 am

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I have heard all my T days that 26/27 shells are different than 23/25.
Looked in my early 28 original parts list and it just says 23/27 radiator shells. Does not show different numbers for those years.
What is right? Why did Ford say they are same if they are not? Thanks Dan.

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For Jerry, an early shell with square on sides is for a low radiator car.

... but the 23-5 models would have had the flared sides just like the cars.

Allan from down under.

I was addressing the suggestion, made by someone else, above, that the high shells came in two different designs, square sides: 23-25 , and flared sides: 26-27 ....

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Thu Jan 09, 2025 10:46 am
Hagerty Insurance- Good deal

Last post by RecklessKelly « Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:14 am
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by RecklessKelly » Wed Jan 08, 2025 9:20 am

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I just switched my coupe from my daily driver policy to Hagerty. $195/yr with $500 deductible collision. Seems like a great deal, its half of what I was paying and that didnt include collision.

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Is Grundy a similar insurance?
Yes no mileage limit. The closest thing I have in the car for distance measure is the Langs yardstick gas gauge anyway. Perfect for what I do and the price is right.

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Last post by RecklessKelly
Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:14 am
" TT " trucks a few more

Last post by A Whiteman « Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:00 am
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by Gary_in_MN » Tue Jan 07, 2025 12:39 am

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TT trucks at work.

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Thanks Wayne :-)

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Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:00 am
Whats next?

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by 1925 Touring » Tue Jan 07, 2025 10:44 pm

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I was removing my front hub bearing cups, the large one came out alright, but I had quite the time removing the outer cup. It had a good amount of small pits in spots. I ended up using a hub puller that I temporarily dissassembled to make fit in the hole to pull it out. I heated the hub up and quenched with water to help release it. It finally...

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When you heated the hub, it expanded outward and inward. Then when you quenched it with water it will shrink more than it was before you started. Since it is a double-sided surface similar to a pipe, the outside diameter gets smaller, and the inside diameter gets bigger due to the wall thickness shrinking from two different directions. That is why...

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Wed Jan 08, 2025 10:15 pm

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