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Cleaning up the garage today I came across this sitting in a pile of Model T flotsam on the workbench.

I can't remember if I took it off my Model T, something else, or if one of my pals is having some fun with me for keeping a messy workspace. :lol:

Any thoughts?

Trying to take my ‘25 fan hub apart. It’s the old style,I believe, with a grease fitting. Is the fan bracket threaded onto the fan shaft ?

What would be the correct E&J tail lamp used in 1912, two or three tier top? George

I'm going to post a couple of pics here to show you my current snag, if you haven't looked at my blog. The cowl doesn't mate to the firewall by between 1/2 to 5/8ths inches. I'm thinking that the redone (not by me) body sills are not long enough or not positioned exactly right. I will mount a radiator and the sides of a hood to see where it should...

Last Sunday, my wife and I took our 1915 Touring car out for a drive. We were cruising down a back two lane road at 38 MPH (according to the GPS) when suddenly, the engine sounded like little men, with BIG HAMMERS, where trying to get OUT of the engine. I got the engine removed from the car today, and this is what I found when I pulled the...

I have an original warford 3 speed transmission with an aluminum case. The transmission appears to have been rebuilt and works well except that it pops out of gear in first or underdrive. I have only occasionally used anything but direct drive but recently wanted to practice shifting between gears, and had it pop out of gear when in first.

I...

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Thank you for the post on FB Don Bowlby.

Hi, I am fitting the firewall and hood former. Where should the 'legs' of the hood former align with the frame? I can widen the hood former legs or compress the legs some. What is the correct position? Also how high off the frame should the hood former be to accommodate the engine mounts sliding underneath?

Anyone near Prince William, VA that would be able to help get a newly purchased model T started and some driving lessons. I'm happy to pay for good help. It was running a week ago but not sure what's going on now.

Has anyone shortened the shift lever on a Layne Warford. If so what length is good,can it be done with out removing the shift assembly? This will make climbing in & out a bit easier.
Thanks in advance for your help.
John Monticciolo
Oscoda, Michigan
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I live in Melbourne, Australia and have a lovely 1914 Speedster.

I have fitted a Stewart Model 100 speedo and swivel and gears (60 / 16 teeth) on the front wheel. I have serviced both the speedo and the swivel using the MTFCA book Speedometers as a resource. The speed drum rotates freely and smoothly and returns to zero. The odometer registers...

I'm looking for a body repair expert for 27 Touring. The front section and doors are in great shape. My problem areas are the rear quarter panels. I was planning to do this myself but I have a basic knowledge of body work and minimal time available to get this project finished. I have lots of pics that I can share for anyone that might be...

Does anyone use Dexcool antifreeze with a aluminum cylinder head? I'm using green Prestone 50/50 distilled water.

I just returned to my home in Michigan from a wonderful tour over the Memorial Day Weekend of Wisconsin's beautiful Door Peninsula. My hosts were the Dairyland Tin Lizzies, a great group of people, many of whom I've gotten to know over the last couple of years. With a few modifications, they've held this tour for many years and as a result have it...

Clamps! I nearly ran out.

As discussed previously I went with Titebond III but may have to go back with epoxy for 2 larger than expected joint gaps or maybe just build it up with Titebond III.

I have a couple laying around that measure around .210 diameter. I want to buy some new rod stock to bend up some new but that’s a odd size. Any easy sources? Lowe’s, tractor supply?

Does anyone know the part number or year variant of this holder . Vertical bar in center has a hand hold area formed in it, when it's vertical the wheel is locked in at the bottom, if you push it forward the lower tab pivots to release the rim, it has a padlock ring at upper end and lug relief areas. Took it off my touring car for clean up.
Yes,...

Hello out there in T and especially T speedster Land. I was hoping to talk to Elvin Townsend ( the Dean of Speed ) and get some speedster body dimension measurements from him, from his Bullet Speedster. I have not communicated since late 2018 and lost track of him. Last number I had has last 7 digits of 440- 5040 , number flips up as disconnected....

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Just wanted to report to all in the Model T community about a movie being done right now in Pawhuska, Oklahoma that involves a lot of our beloved T's. The movie is entitled Killers of the Flower Moon and is based on a book by the same name and tells the true story of Osage Indians that were being murdered for their oil royalty money. The story...

Does anyone have any photos they would share with me for that 1927 Model T display engine.

I have enough not so good parts that could be very good for a display engine.

I have photos of several of them taken in different places and times, but they are all lost now.

These pieces, referred to as Frame Cowl Assembly....are they just screwed to the inside surface of the sills or are they notched? The parts book isn't clear on this, and my sills are replacements anyway so there's no mounting holes to reference.

Thanks!!

Embarking upon a rear axle assembly rebuild and this pinion gear is on here tight enough to give the cheapo harbor freight puller fits. Not wanting to ruin anything and being ready to man up for the right tool for the job, what gear puller would you recommend for this particular application? Thank you in advance for your suggestions.

Andy

Got some questions before I start to become a carpenter and metal smith. I baught a hood shelf bolt kit and it came with one extra bolt (I'm thinking) because there is not nut for it

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Looking at the hood shelf I'm thinking that this is where the bolts go:

R= RadiatorBolt
H= Hood Latch
LB= Long Bolt

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LB=Long Bolt...

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When using a 39-13 (3 to 1 gear set) and changing just the pinion gear to a 12 tooth gear (to get a 3.25 to 1 ratio), What are the chances of the same shims providing the correct adjustment without adding or subtracting shims? I know ring and pinion gear mesh should be checked, but I am wondering whether I'm going to have to add or subtract shims,...

I am installing a turn signal switch assembly and I have the lever adapter. The inside curvature of the adapter doesn't conform to my steering column. It's off by a lot and there is a gap between the adapter and the column. I was thinking of planing or grinding it to fit but there must be a more elegant way to make it fit. I don't want to just...

Old World Wisconsin is an open air museum in Eagle, Wisconsin, dedicated to preserving the history of Early Wisconsin settlers. In particular, the museum highlights how early Wisconsin settlers brought their building traditions from the Old World to Wisconsin. Normally the museum roads are not open to visitor's vehicles, but during the pandemic...

Mullan, Idaho fire dept., date noted as before 1930 .

To fellow Model T members,
I had previously provided a link to the funeral home that will be hosting Stan Howe's funeral service tomorrow June 1st.
The service will be live streamed so you can join in if you wish to do so.
There is also an on-line guest book where you ca leave comments

Obit and info here

Secondly, I had asked anyone who had a...

Hello group! I am new to the Model T hobby ( 5 months and on my second T!) and just purchased the start of a speedster. The engine is a 1925 and has a one piece intake and exhaust called a Vaporator. Does anyone have any information as to who made this and what if any performance upgrade it would provide over a regular two piece unit?

Just got the T out for the season,( in storage since October of 2020 ) This year I ended up changing the sediment bulb on the gas tank, changed the oil, charged the battery cleaned her and dusted her off. Car started right up. However when driving down the road she seems to run very sluggish, not a lot of power almost as if something is holding...

I had this for years. Not even sure where I got it.
I’ve had it at my Chickasha booth several times. A lot of theories
Theories but know positive ID’s

I have never had to try this. A friend just had a magnet come off and lock up the engine, fortunately the engine was just above an idle. Question is can you get the magnets out with the hogs head off with a four dip pan? (He's not realy set up to pull the engine) He has a distributer to put on it.
Thanks Guys.

I will be beginning the finish machining operations and rocker fabrication on a McMillan overhead valve cylinder head casting ... many of the operations are clear , standard operations ... i am interested in any information regarding the placement and type of spark plug used ... any photos or drawings of a finished cylinder head would be...

During The Depression, carpenter August Klatt, built a miniature village in his backyard. The village has been preserved in Veteran's Park in the village of North Prairie, WI (about 10 miles from Eagle, WI) as an example of folk art. So embrace your inner fairy and enjoy.

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I have a brass horn that sounds good when a modest flow of air is blown though the tube, but doesn't work when I fit the bulb to it. Gently squeezing the bulb allows it to work somewhat, but with a rapid squeeze, the reed acts like a check valve rather than vibrating. Does anyone have any advice on how this can be fixed?

I have an annoying oil leak from the starter motor drain hole on my 26 T.

A search on the forum came up with a couple of suggestion, one was installing an oil seal, the other was installing an o ring on the inside of the bushing.

This is the method I tried first, partly because I had the O ring on hand. I certainly slowed the leak down, but it...

Anyone know any more information about the Miller T head that was proposed to be cast?

Hello im new here. possibly have a deal in the works to get a 26 sedan. Question is anyone around Anderson In. that would be willing to give me a crash course in operating and driving this vehicle?

Watching the history channel and i wonder if anyone ever checks their work/facts??? They are telling in 1926 Ford to compete cut his prices then they show brass T's with acct lights?? Talking about the future with the model 70 Chrysler with it's high compression engine and showing a model A engine??? On and on, everyone wanted more speed than the...

Hello Forum,

Looking for advice on the preffered method of removing the inner race from the spindle on an early car with roller bearings. I was able to get one side off with some gentle heat and persuasion but not so lucky on the other side. Not looking to destroy the race (or spindle) if I can help it. Haven't seen any info on this in the search...

Just hooked up my speedometer making sure the cable ends are properly engaged. The cable is wire, encased in a slippery plastic sheath, which is then inserted into the brass cable housing (spiral wound tube). The wire cable turns freely in the sheath, the speedometer turns freely and registers speed, and the drive is lined up and operates freely....

I started cleaning a Stromberg OF, and the throttle and economizer arms look like they were copper plated. I know that Winfield copper plated S and SR bodies, but has anybody seen this on Stromberg steel parts? IMG_0617.jpg IMG_0620.jpg

Hi,

Looking to ID these speedometer drive parts but first a little background. These were attached to a very original wheel and spindle found by my father at the town dump in the 60's. The wood felloe wheel is in great condition complete with the metal stem and dust cover. The 30x3 tire however is hard as a rock!

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Been trying to read and learn all I can on this subject. What is the total amount of mechanical advance with a timer? Range? Is this the same with a replacement distributor? I am talking strictly mechanical.

Thanks

Consider, if you haven't already, giving my Center Door some love by checking out my blog about it's resurrection.

How do I identify what body style these doors fit? The pictures are not great but I can post close up pictures if that will help identify what they fit. Doors 2.jpg Doors 1.jpg

I can take measurements on my next trip to the storage building.
Thanks

Is there a start time Friday night 6/18 when Homecoming vendors begin the set-ups?
Thx, Scott

I couldn't find any information on The Henry Ford website about this year's OCF; even their official calendar doesn't list it even though the Motor Muster is going forward. So I emailed the staff directly and this is what they sent:

Thank you for contacting us regarding Old Car Festival. At this time we do not have confirmation that this event...

Thanks is hardly enough this weekend. Keeping it T related, in my hometown of North Ridgeville, Ohio, Ron Baldauf and Gaylord Kerr never came back from Vietnam. I bought my first T from Gaylords dad. They never recovered from the loss of their only son. Mrs Kerr walked a mile to and from St Peters church every day for the rest of her life.
One...

Does anyone have a good clear photo or drawing of how this shield is to be installed? Is it supposed to screw to the front floorboard, and do the ends need to be bent? Mine is a new fun projects part, and a sheet of historical info is included but no actual instructions. Thanks in advance, Bill

Do you fill the rear end to the bottom of the fill hole thank you mike

Hey y'all!

Today is the last day to register for a $15 space for the Homecoming Swap Meet! Register TODAY!

-NB

I've tried to look this up but haven't found anything. What is the difference between Rust-Oleum spray can:

. Protective Enamel.
. High Performance Enamel.
. Automotive.
. Farm and Implement.

What really is the difference?

I assume that the difference between Appliance Epoxy is that it is an epoxy paint and that there is a difference between...

After another thread for hanging, painting, and clear coating spokes:
The big problem now is my powder coated hub top plate is stuck and won't go down to its proper depth. I read a warning about this phenomenon in the past with powder coating hubs. I've tried sanding off some powder coat but so far no go. I am open to suggestion on ways to deal...

I am installing Rocky Mountain brakes on my car. I am planning to paint them black before installation and I was wondering how hot the brakes may get during normal use? I have read that most brakes don't get above 400 degrees. If I use some Rustolium paint that can handle 350-400 degrees, will the paint hold up during normal use?

Take out your Model T Ford on memorial day. If it is one that was new or used in 1917-18, put an American Flag on or about it, in memory of those you served in The War to end all wars If it is later one, also have a flag on it to honor those you served ion later wars or conflicts. My 1910 Touring sat in a rented garage while I served in the army...

Does anyone have a pattern for the Gypsy Curtains for a 1926-27 Roadster?

I found some good pictures on this forum but not a pattern with dimensions.
Thanks

I've searched and was unable to locate anything on this forum that might answer my questions on my tire change. I have a 1926 Coupe with wire wheels and I would like to know if anyone has used the plastic wheel rim hole bushings for tube type valves to reduce hole size. If you have used the plastic wheel rim hole bushings for the rubber tube valve...

I just replaced my aluminum Z cylinder head with a aluminum Sherman style (Prus) head from Lang s due to blowing head gaskets between # 1 and #two cylinders on my 1927 roadster. The Z head must have been machined wrong because the casting was VERY thin compared to the area between #3 and #4. I talked to Steve at Langs and we took some measurements...

Our cousins up north and beyond had a lot more accessory options, it appears. I recently sent this NOS gas gauge to a great friend in Canada. Just thought I’d share. Some people are of the opinion that accessories are taboo. BDA64811-AD80-46F0-8F8A-86E8EBA537FE.jpeg 4FF9D47C-D266-4AC1-856D-6F875552569D.png DB316B7F-2342-4A06-9F1D-9DBE2C26B346.jpeg...

Been in this hobby since I was a kid... so the T affliction really grabbed me early, and I've been there since I was maybe 9. So thanks, Pop!!

I've tried to get a newer car, but every time, for some silly reason, when I say I'm interested, people not only say No, I don't want to sell it to YOU , but run away, ghost me, then sell to someone else....

Stan's Family reached out to me today and asked that I provide the following information on funeral arrangements for June 1st:

The funeral service for Stan will be on June 1 in Helena, at Anderson Stevenson Wilke funeral home, 3750 N Montana Ave. Open casket viewing will be from noon to 1:45pm with the service starting at 2:00. There will be a...

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Stopping in Bennington three years ago. A lot of little Kansas towns do it right.

Last weekend, 7 model T's headed out for a 4 day camping trip to Death Valley from Orange county. A 700+ mile round trip. We all had a great time dry camping In the open desert. On day 4, cruising @ a comfortable 45mph about 150 miles from home, the engine developed a nasty gear noise. I pulled over & figured the noise was coming from the timing...

This is a picture of one of a set of Schrader Dust covers for the metal stem 30x 3 1/2 tube. It is 2 1/2 inches tall from the bottom of the nut to the top of cover when screwed together. It seems as though there should be some sort of a felt or leather washer that would fit into the bottom of the rim nut to keep the nut from damaging the finish on...

When I got our 26 touring it had many accessories and I can't remember how the vacuum line was routed from the manifold to the wiper motor. This came apart in early 60's and I have trouble remembering what happened last week. I would like to reinstall the wiper. Does anyone have this wiper or anything that shows how the lines for an open car are...

I have talked to a body shop about blast cleaning my 1927 coupe. He is well aware of the potential problems associated with blasting cleaning. I am going take the trunk lid, one of the splash panels, and maybe a fender to him. He will use both walnut chip and sharp glass media, with reduced pressure, as trials. He may also try a combination of...

So I'm at a auction in Ephrata today... this hack is here, any one want me to bid on it you ??

Hi what is the size of the threads on the pearch shaft that gose through the axel. The head is mushroomed a little and need to clean up with a die, and i need to know what size die i need to buy i think its 5/8 by 20 fine thread but no way of checking

Sooooo where is all the pics of the Tulare Swap Meet that everyone was raving about ??????

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I have an unnumbered block that has some issues (one crack in valve chamber so far) that I was going to build a warmed up engine with. Last night I test fit my adapter plate (Chevrolet overhead) to see if all the bolt holes in it went deep enough for mounting bolts. Bores lined with the plate at 3&4, but No 1 was really off No2 somewhat. So today...

I am always looking for parts. Came across this on CL today and picked it up since I would like to have the smaller wooden steering wheel. Based on data from the the encyclopedia, I am guessing it is between 1912-1920. It is iron spider and wood wheel. It has T902B stamped part number. It also has what looks like trade mark - W ? It measures 15 OD...

Southwest Model T is having a Brass Pre -war Swap Meet on October 16th along with a car display event. There will be awards for America best truck, 1910 to 1942 cars and trucks. Swap meet vendors can have a Friday move in and with camping allowed on site. There will be a tour on Sunday morning. Email us at southwestmodelt@gmail.com for more...

Yesterday was a glorious day here in Klamath Falls. The weather was partially cloudy with a cool fresh breeze & the temps in the low 50s. I needed to go to town to get a few things done and it seemed a perfect day to take the Model T. The business done, I headed back to the barn and took the long cut just to be out and enjoying the great outdoors....

Two guys, one speedster, seven days, 2,000 miles (knock on wood!)

By Chris Bamford, Edmonton AB on Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 01:22 am:

Friend Jerry and I left Edmonton this morning for Dayton WA on our fourth trip to the PNW for the Northwest Vintage Speedsters' 31st Annual Labour Day Endurance Run.

The runs are 200 miles +/- and in...

Hey all!

The Thursday tour of Homecoming has officially been finalized! Visit the link for all the details!
Also, 100 years ago today at 7:05am, the 5 Millionth Model T Ford rolled off the assembly line. 100 years later, it's on loan with the world's only museum solely dedicated to the Model T Ford! Stop by the Model T Museum in Richmond this...

Found this for sale, deep under that Joe Gemsa OHC Jewel there is a T !
As usual, i have no stake in this, just given for your entertainment !

One of our local AACA members, Ken Packard, came over to get his 1st driving lesson in a Model T. I willingly supplied my 14. I figured heck, if the Navy trusts him to drive a submarine, he should be just fine in a Model T. Yes- Ken has been selected to command a U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine! Right now he is attending a couple of special schools...

Robert had a very good photo of the emergency brake shaft lube point. Something that gets ignored. Just thought I would bring it up , after seeing the photo.
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I have a shortened driveshaft tube with what looks like would bolt to a transmission. Wondering if anyone knows what this is. Darryl

Well it always seem like when I tighten a castle nut the hole in the bolt never lines up so I have to back the nut off a bit to get the cotter-pin in. Now I know that the pin would have to fall out for the nut to come loose but I still feel like it's not tight enough. Am I being over cautious?

Some pictures are of Model T parts and other contain parts similar to T, so you can get the idea. The idea is to use worn disfunctional parts modified to work the idea. This link has has some really neat ideas
Old worn dull reflectors -
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could replace rivets with hook eyes for coats, hats , keys etc
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Could used split rim...

Oh Dear! Looks like at the end of the 21st century a true aficionado of the Motor Vehicle will have a choice of vehicles with clutch, manual transmission, suicide clutch, side hand shiftier, non hydraulic brakes, wheels with drum brakes, key start, and more. And there will be classes available from community education on how to drive a non...

Hello. I've owned my 1926 roadster for about two years now and I am replacing the second head gasket that has blown in the same place after about 11 months. The engine has a lot of upgrades that were done by the previous owner. I know it has aluminum pistons,plus an aluminum Z head, Bosch distributor, sure stop disk brakes and the like. The head...

I recently purchased an early 1914 Touring car and I am trying to complete the restoration started by the previous owner. I have the squeeze bulb and the horn, but I have not purchased the brass tubing to connect them because I am not sure where to mount the bulb. Does anyone know where the squeeze bulb was mounted from the factory in October of...

Today I stripped a rear axle assembly I recently bought at a swap meet. There were plenty of really good bits. Once I cleaned them up I discovered four axle bearings measuring just .0005 - .003 wear. Of particular interest was the fact that
there were 3 different bearings, one Hyatt, one just like a Hyatt and two Pollard brand English made...