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Steve, I have one with a working key and partial ammeter. It needs work but may be worth a look. I’d call it very restorable. Tmorsher@icloud.com to reach me for pics.

Birdhaven is evidently getting a few of those parts back in stock.

They had that small bar wrench recently.

They are keeping a back order list for other parts that are becoming available a few at a time.

One of those popular parts was the Fun Projects Generator Voltage Regulator/Cutout and they recently got a few of those.

Perhaps the most...

Beautiful Tudor! I’m sure you have thought of this, but I will suggest it anyway. The title should have the prior owner(s) name, the date sold/bought and the place of the sale. Even if it is a new title, with only the seller you bought it from, the seller on the title should have records in their files of the estate or person they obtained it from...

Does the 999 exist today?

Kewl!

Does it dump?

: ^ )

Amazingly well, the mechanism is well engineered. Gonna be useful!

Thank you, Steve, Bob

Vehicle transport is the same.

It’s just a larger package in the mail
so to speak.

Folks don’t realize that logistics dictate a full trailer goes down the road containing cargo that gets closer to the destination.

It makes sense from a shipping standpoint 🤔

FJ

I sold more Model T parts at Luray in one day than I sold in Hershey in 4 days !!!
Great swap meet!!!!!!!!!!!

Getting closer , call Dave and get your spots while they still have some, Bob

That’s a neat little car Jeff. Did the original builder build any more or just the one car? Would be interested in hearing more about it. Is it a complete car? What is the track and wheelbase ? I am restoring my 13 Zip cyclecar and another old car friend is in town is restoring his ‘14 Scripps Booth.
Todd

Todd, I went back to this thread and...

Thanks Bill....this came about because I let the historical society auction off Model T rides for two couples which netted the museum over $300. I took the Model T over to talk ride logistics with the administrator and they were blown away to put it mildly. They loved the car, loved the history and would like me to participate in a number of their...

Suzanne, the other side of the tracks is where the low income people live.

Do you call the Interstate the highway, the freeway, or the expressway? We use all three terms here.

The Freeway has on and off ramps, the Highway has streets that intersect with it (not ramps), and the expressway has fewer streets intersecting (with stoplights).

And...

The majority of these are original branded SCANDINAVIA & I always check them for smell as in musty - I don't buy those - these in my stock are all prefect to run. I've collected them for many years.

I do have a few sets from the seventies & eighties (way before tar babies ) when they were still the same weave BUT THEN, someone had the bright idea...

I think that is your best batch of shots yet. The variety is fantastic. Thank you.

There's no guarantee that a wall present in 1925 is still there, and cemetery is just a guess, but if somebody wants to look up the street views for cemeteries around Highland Park, go for it. I have other things to do. :D

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are you planning on putting a top access cover where the battery goes? My speedster doesn't have one(I didn't build car), so the battery is a pain to get to from underneath.

Tim

Received my prize oil can holder. It is beautiful, very well made, just like the original. Thanks!

It aint that easy.

1) cutting the notches will allow one to slide a NON STARTER motor forward on the frame AFTER the F/W brackets are removed.
2) The drawing you provide does not accurately show the actual amount of firewall on the inside.
3) The F/W brackets dogleg inward over the top of the inner frame edge. The F/W mounting holes are in line...

Use lead free solder, makes a stronger joint.

I've always liked this song made popular by Whispering Jack Smith. The Model T isn't mentioned until it pops up at the end of the song as the punch line.

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Don't forget the handle! The early ones are shaped different.

Also, the firewall in Steve's picture is a low steel one, so probably a '23. Exhaust pipe is interesting. Dave

Most of the Michigan clubs remain steadfastly stuck in the last century, but a couple have a phone, email and/or a website.

The first photo is very nice. Which car would you take if offered? I would take the 1911 over the mustang. You can go to a Ford dealer and order a new mustang, but try to order a 1911 Torpedo. ( I did order a new mustang once, back in 1965)

Original Model A spark plug is 1&1/16 AF

Saw a pair of these mounts a coupla days ago:

It can be straightened with a press & lots of patience & thought.
A customer had a tire shop try to install new tires for him. They pretzelized one & gave up.
I didnt have an extra one to sell the guy. Nothing to loose. Straightening took over an hour to get right.
I started by getting the rim to lay flat, then tweeking it to round.

Looks like A310/AA310 in the catalog page. Described ass Propeller Shaft Grease Retainer Placer . Likely the A and AA prefix for for the Model vehicle
Also found this site which has an entire catalogue (also they have for l ater years)

etc

Agree. I think I will have to slope the front edge a little for the front fender. I think I am going to do the 3/4 inch thick. I re-measured and the interior of a running board to the edge is 3/4 inch and the wood blocks from Lang's are 3/4 inch. It is only the lip width that is 1 inch.

Ignatio, you don't need any wooden blocks. The blocks go...

Here is my other reflector..Not that anybody cares, just odd the things you find on your model T. And, I rotated this picture in all directions possible, but it won't stand upright. Tommy

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An interesting example of why the casting dates and all those odd letters and numbers scattered around the block (and heads and other complicated castings). Some designated molds, others designate patterns which are basically a mold to make the mold. Patterns and molds can only be effectively used so many times before they have to be replaced....

Alan thank you great answer the cotton is what had me concerned.

So nice to see real craftsmanship. I now get the understanding of how much work is put into a radiator. Even more interesting since I bought my radiator from Bergs a few years ago. Thanks :)

It costs more to purchase shipping at a FedEx or UPS location.
USPS has an on-line service called click n' ship and many services are slightly discounted using their packaging. BUT you can get sucked into using their Flat Rate Boxes, each box has its own price but is good up to 70 lbs but doubt if you'll do that. These are usually available at...

Here is link to an old post where I was asking about the sign. Has info on Ford times picture.

I will post picture of mine tomorrow. Thought I had some but can not find them . Dan

Found it.
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With an auxiliary transmission one would have the time to start it in motion and wait for the plow to hop on!
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I have no auxiliary. I engage the transmission with the parking break. Direct high. Idled down you can walk faster!
With an auxiliary transmission one might get bored and wander off before the plow got there to...

Looks like 45 inches long. About inch square. I attached a couple more photos. There is an “arrow”. I’ll happily give them to anyone. Whatever they are. Thanks

Can make you up some in a dark brown, keeps them from squeaking!

Cool.

I've never been to that one.....may have to try it out.

This is the paint that was recommended by the Ditzler archives when I checked several years ago

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The Ditzler code is 82172
Dupont is 43334

This was used on 1974 to 1978 Toyota's as OEM paint code 528.

I’m keen to hear how it goes Adrian. Please give us an update if you go ahead with getting something cleaned up. Seems to me there are a lot of potential upsides - not sure what the cons are? Plenty of pros come to mind.

Nice picture, Herb. I have not seen this one before.

I have not seen any documentation on the individual fire cars (although the shipping invoices should be in the collections of the Benson Ford). However, the photo you posted is consistent with a red fire car. In 1911 the type of film used for photographs was monochromatic. Films of this type...

That's good news Chris!! Stop by my vendor spaces and I'll fill your truck and empty your pockets!!!!

Same year my car and dad were born. He didn’t make it that far....
Hi Grandma ! :D

Wrong color
Dark purple with off white letters
State archives might be able locate who and what car this plate was on

Don't post here much anymore but I do agree just sent another set of brand X wheels to him

Thanks Les! I’ll definitely be in touch. I think I’m going to assume it matches the frame for now! One time you’re up this way and have some time, let me know and maybe you can stop by. The car is at my parents, just north of Tofield.

Ok.. thanks for the help.. ill put a short hub on and move the top back, maybe that will help a bit at the bottom as well.. even if the bottom doesn't move much it will look better..

For Keith and Jerry
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Trent B,
Unfortunately, that has been a problem within the hobby for a very long time! Way too many details have been 'corrected' on model Ts because restorers wanted to make their car 'right'. Not many 1914 style open cars are left with their original early 1915 engines as they were installed while Ford resolved production difficulties that...

I think that the clutch disengages adequately because it doesn't creep forward.when warm.

Never had the locking nut type lifters come loose. I did shear a self locker bolt whall adjusting.

On my way to a car show and stopped by the pit to show some of the guys my car. avatar photo.jpg

I drill and tap the outlets. I have both mechanical and electrical units on mine. Don

Looking at this photograph, you can see how the bracket on a 24 body is attached to the wood. At the point where the instrument panel and cowl and bracket meet, is where the rivet is located.

Yes, twist to lock the rectangular slots or notches against the flat flange of the headlamp bucket. The circular spring fingers provide tension to the reflector with its rope gasket to push against the rim and lens to prevent rattling or lost.

The reflector if left in the exit/entrance position will impede the rim rivets tabs from locking to the...

I posted on another of Ignatio's threads that a better process for treating rims with moving parts/clips is electro plated zinc. It is likely to be the original process used. Something in the electro plating process sees the interface between parts acting as a resistance to that plating, leaving the joint free of plating and still free to move....

Yes, it would be the air flap. Its between the choke butterfly and the throttle butterfly. In the original I have it is free floating, but in the rebuilt one I just received it is spring loaded at about 25-30 percent open. Should i go ahead and try it or call them and see if they have an explanation why they rebuilt it this way?

Thanks Dan. Dave

I have about 3 and a half wheels now. A working rim spreader arrived in the mail just in time Friday to replace my broken one. That was very fortunate. I changed to MAPP gas to heat and free the remaining galvanized locks. The first wheel was not straightened and is slightly kinked. The second one was the worst of the bunch. I straightened it as...

In our RHD cars, the standard shifter is left handed anyway but it is still not much help because the throttle lever is also on the left of the steering quadrant. Rather than make up a RH shifter with all its complications, I added a foot throttle. Dead easy on a RHD car, but a little more complicated on a LHD.

Allan from down under.

I have some NOS bearing that I plan to rebabbit. Thanks for the info. Dan

The Firewall had the slot in 13 & 14 however in 15 did not have cut out.

I just bought a 1914 Touring that was a neglected older restoration. The last few months have been spent working it up to be a tour car, there is still much left to do!

I recommend the Ruckstell & outside brakes even if you live in flatland. There are many times that I just drive in Ruckstell high rather than Ford high. Its perfect for quiet...

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Hi
You are correct Texas Parts have them, former Birdhaven however the freight plus swap of the old spool makes it very expensive from Australia, and they refused to seek me the components only.
I have managed to get all components, cone bearing timken and cup, the other bearing easy to get, I have made a spacer, used a 1inch standard lock...

I was there on my second run hauling for
The EFV-8 Foundation Museum in Auburn, IN.

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Josh Conrad came with Nate to haul also.
They borrowed a trailer from the Duesey Museum
in Auburn to bring back the 1938 Ford DeLuxe Sedan
I had dropped off earlier in the week.

I had picked that up last Saturday in...

John Warren’s idea is a great one! With my large feet I have to remove my size 13 shoes to drive my T’s. This is how I learnt
that the pedals get real hot and I need the rubber pads!!
Alan in Western Australia

The tool retracts the rim at the closure to assist in mounting the tire to the rim - after tire installation, re-setting the legs in a different configuration results in one jacking the rim closed again to secure the latch.

I see. these are for split rims. My car has non-demount-able rims on it. I just use a pair of very long tire irons.

I forgot where I read this but it stated that a moron lacks the exact traits needed to be able to tell he was a moron. Seems to explain a lot.

If you ream the spindle bushings they need to be In line so I make a tapered sleeve to fit the bushing hole and slip over the shank of the reamer to center the reamer. I ream .0015 thousands under the finished size and run a roller burnisher through to make the material to finished size and it makes the material denser to hold up longer. I have...

A part of that plank road is on display in the Automotive Museum at Balboa Park and San Diego.
Norm

Just to let you know that planning for the Michigan Jamboree is moving ahead smoothly. If you plan to attend don't wait too long to make your motel reservations. Our campground is large so we have space for anyone who prefers to go that route.

Ford historians might be interested to know that we have arranged for our tour to drive thru the Harbor...

You are most welcome !

Thanks that is what I am going to call it. I was looking at the same pictures. Thanks Dan

One of the many aftermarket timers to go with the many, many, many aftermarket spark plugs. :)

You are most welcome !

Please show us a photo of your battery carrier, that allows battery removable from the right side of car! Sounds like a lot of work to do something wrong!!!

I have used the hot oil method to put bearings and gears on shafts. (best done in well ventilated area or outside) Using a hot plate heat motor oil up with the gear or bearing submerged on something so it is not touching the bottom of the container you are using. You want the item to be facing the correct direction so when removed from hot oil it...

Don't go hog wild getting it tight. Snug enough that the rod does not turn on it own, but loose enough that you can still turn it without forcing it.

Copy..Thanks

Thanks Allan, I appreciate all you say.

One heck of a man who can step out of his car and twist his ankle on a woody! :o

I forgot to tuck it in my sock that day!

I've added lines to the table and replaced it within the post above (rather than having duplicate copies of different revisions floating around). I will continue to do so if/when additional information comes in. Thanks again for all the PMs, emails, and phone calls.

There is a wealth of information about common Model T electrical problems on the Ford Fix.com website.