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I am sure this has been covered, and for this question I apologize.

I have a 21 centerdoor, i put a Kingston L4 on it. I have read over and over- give 1 - 3 turns on needle, adjust timing to max retard, and throttle to just over min fuel. with key off choke and crank a couple times to prime, flip the key on and crank.

Sounds so easy. I get motor...

As I was rebuilding the steering box on my 26. I found that the pin that rides in the slot at the bottom of the gearbox was moving. I got a lot of good info as to what to try. This is another area that after thinking about it I wanted to bring to the attention of us newbies. The pin was hitting the cover so much that it wore a grove in it and it...

In Milwaukee. Interesting article about the 'Basket Case' Model T

Digging through some parts I ran across these brackets, heavy duty , look like they might be off a big car, any ideas? Bob

Stumbled onto this while sourcing materials for the company I work for. This is taken from the ENERPAC website. Wonder if they are referring to the OE or aftermarket pumps?

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Rebuilding my '26 coupe and found the usual gasket between the 4th main and the hogshead/engine pan end. It also had a gasket between the ballcap flange (p/n 2576) and the 4th main mating surface. I believe the only gasket should be the one to seal the 4th main to the transmission end, is this correct?

Mac's wonderful illustrations show a gasket...

Mr. Wayne Rich recalls his childhood years
growing up in the Arkansas farmland.

His family traveled by Ford vehicle to
The California Promised Land in 1942.

His video memories can be found here:

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Looking for some one that has the skill set to silver soldier and repair my original brass hubcaps and brass headlight rims that go on a 1915 roadster. If you could p.m. me or give me a call on my cell that would be great. Nick H. Cell # 772-532-3274

If you plan on attending The 2021 Chickasha Swap Meet
in Chickasha, Oklahoma .....

You will have an opportunity to see one of the rarest
Ford Model A Body Style Production Vehicles
that still remain in existence ...

Out of (521) produced - only (7) remain.

This is one of the finest restored examples.

Found mostly complete in original...

I was browsing through some auction catalogs when I stumpled upon this......
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To be continued.....

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When I saw these pointy globes at Hershey I figured they were probably mag bulbs, so I bought some. They have the correct double contacts and even pins, but that doesn't tell the voltage, so I wasn't sure. Today I was cleaning some of them and found the markings which confirm that I figured right. The 9V is clear, but I'm not...

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Rebuilding my column on the beater pickup truck build and found this.
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I decided I could not buy a cutout pedal for my exhaust whistle, but I decided to 3d print one. Here are the pics.

Ps, I worked on it for only an hour with the use of about a dollar in material!

23 T Roadster..I was outside the car experimenting with the handbrake for adjustment. I moved it back for the brakes, I moved it forward for neutral, and then I moved it a little bit too far forward, and the transmission disengaged from the parking brake arm. There was a loud slam, I assume that is the clutch spring doing its job, but it couldn't...

Someone sent me a April 19, 1917 Ford Truck Ready Soon news item.

I would really like to read the whole article and don't remember who sent it to me or where it was found.

Please help, as I am buying the truck that looks just like the one in the photograph.

Does anyone have any idea what this regulator is off of? Bob

Howdy folks! This is a preview for our upcoming trip this summer going coast to coast in the Model A! Hope you enjoy! -Nick

23T Roadster..Top is black on the outside, and cleans up good. Inside the top is white, or supposed to be. Mine is spotted, stained, maybe moldy. Any recommendations for cleaning the inside without removing the top? Not real messy? Thanks...Tommy

I'm looking for help figuring out what year this one is?

Hadn't seen these rear extensions before. Not like ones for a spare tire and I haven't been under enough T bodies

I need to change a timing gear. The fiber gear of many years ago and thousands of miles has given up. Just looking for opinions on timing gear. Aluminum, Bronze, Nylon??? I don’t think I want to do another fiber type gear. I’m interested to hear from experience. Thanks

Recently, I acquired this unusual 26-27 NOS hub cap. The cap is nickle plated and the background around the Ford script and the entire underside of the cap are painted gloss black. I shared these pictures with Dan Trease before posting them here. He and I agree that someone other than Ford did the paintwork.

Is anyone making reproductions of Frontenac or Rajo heads today?

Hi all,

I am looking for a source for brass U channel to make up the pieces that go between the two pains of glass on the early brass Rands windshield. It appears it is about a 3/8 channel. Not sure of its wall thickness.

What are the dimensions and wall thickness of this channel? Anyone already know of a metal supplier that carries it?

Already...

Considering what can happen in mid-March, this doesn't look too bad.

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I am needing to press a new bushing into one of my triple gears. The engine appears to have maybe 1-2 thousand miles on it after new aluminum pistons and a ground crank done by an owner 30+ years ago. 2 gears and bushings are fine but one was loose making a rattle and the cotton low band deteriorated from age, necessitating the tear down. I found...

Down to the last step in drying in our T by attaching vinyl cloth. The kit I have came with long grain material and a 1/4 thick foam pad that goes on top of the slats covered with a canvas material. My question is how far do you extend the foam over the crest of the wood frame, do you not extend it in to the tack area or not?

The attached photos...

I just got an order in with more bits to redo the ignition system. One item ordered just because was a coffee cup. It is steel with some sort of coating resembling the old porcelain coated camp cups of my youth. The color is a deep cobalt blue with white graphics outside and white inside. Langs had this in the accessories section. I'm looking...

Scratch built miniature T

\Who does reasonable porcelain license plate restoration ?
It Doesn't have to be perfect, a little patina is ok.
Thanks in advance Rich J 561 262 0393

Today I got to spend the day with two of my favorite people doing my favorite thing. I spent the day in the garage with my Dad, Russ Furstnow, and son Jordon. We were restoring the fenders for my son’s 1925 Model T pickup. It was absolutely fantastic to watch my Dad pass on his knowledge to Jordon. I am so proud of them both!!!

A friend is clearing our some old car stuff to make room for more clocks (go figure). He has these three lamps which look like Model T. One is marked Patent Oct 27 14.

Are these T lamps, and if so for what years, and what is a range of value? Anything else of note such the maker identified on the one chimney? Many thanks in advance.

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I thought I read somewhere that the acetylene gas hose was not suppose to have clamps? But rather it just slips on the brass pipe? This was due to allowing the hose not building up to pressure?
The clamps I'm referring to are the brass ones that attach to the red hose. Any clarity on this
Thanks
Mike

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Going through the shop and found some more oddball things, I know a lot of you guys have other cars plus the T's
see if you can figure out what they fit, thank you, Bob

Does anyone have any experience with fitting these to the rear side shafts. I would like to know of the side / half shafts need any machining to make this bearing fit.

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Can someone tell me something about it?

I have a set of 100 negatives taken from an unknown tour of western US. Negatives number 59 and 60 are of a wrtecked 1911 Model T Ford. I beleive the tour took place in 1912. The radiator does not have the Ford name and the filler neck looks different. I beleive it is a heavy duty radiator.

I’ve been looking for a period traffic light prism for a long time. They rarely show up on eBay and often for more $$ lthan I’m willing to pay. I hit an infield double the other day at a local antique mall. Both from 1926, both from Cleveland and I have a great use for both. The seller put his price tag on the moonbeam box and the young clerk took...

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I haven’t messed with T’s in a while. I still have a 1915 touring sitting in the corner of my garage waiting on me to start restoring it. One of its issues is the frame has the running board brackets and fender irons bolted on. It’s a bit beyond my capabilities to rivet them back on. So, my question is, what’s the going rate for a decent...

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Bill Bennett and his team have done an incredible job reviving this premier brass era/ prewar event and wish to thank everyone who plans on vending and attending.

He asks that you please circulate this announcement, and the attached flyer, among your Model T, Horseless Carriage, and PreWar enthusiast friends.

Announcement:

BAKERSFIELD SWAP...

Some of you are aware that your shopping at Amazon can support the club if you select MTFCA as a charity on smile.amazon .com. Here is the text from informational report I received today:

To date $634 has been donated. On my person report I see my purchases have generated $45 of this (I buy a lot on Amazon...). If you haven't signed up yet please...

I just bought a 10ac property in Idaho (and am leaving CA for good) and the first thing I'm doing is outfitting my new shop. I currently have a 2post lift in my current shop and love it. I have 2 2x6 posts that fit over the arms, and lift both my t and A high enough into the air to safely walk under them. This is an ideal setup for working on...

Does anyone need one of these?

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YOSEMITE VALLEY CAMPOUT

May 1, Bakersfield Swap Meet, Tulare, CA.
May 2, Tulare-Visalia morning lunch tour w/ local Horseless Carriages then trailer 1.5 hr north to Oakhurst, CA.
May 3, tour further north into Yosemite Valley via Hwy 41 w/ logging road and Glacier Point detours (60 mi). Sleep in your own large heated cabin-tent ($185)...

Do you mount your muffler solid to the frame, or use some type of flexible hangar? Thanks

I saw this Model T Ford brass thing on tbay, which is surprising, because I have never seen one in person before.

Will there be someone there adjusting coils on sight?

I'm in the process of trying to restore a 1914 steering column. So far, I've had nothing but problems. The riveting tools that Ford used must have been at least one ton. I'm going to take the whole column apart to get the spark and throttle rods out for brass plating as original. Getting the rivets out for the throttle rod and the two collars that...

I'm looking to locate a general purpose machine shop in south Florida
appreciate any suggestions / information thanks.

I've seen a lot of information on this subject with people trying to swap 4 to 1 with a 5 to 1. Mine is a 26/7 case and 5 to 1 shaft (stamped 5) and gears (stamped 5). I want to change out the gears but as normal the center shaft won't fit the cover. My cover with the original shaft is loose. I've read that this is a common problem with the...

Hello: I was wondering if someone could tell be if the nickel knob the you grab a hold of to move the wiper back and forth on a 27 coupe if the knob it self is suppose to move or if it suppose to be fixed.
Thanks

Hi all,

Does anyone have a copy of the aforementioned Model T Times?

I am not sure if it is the US or Canadian issue... was there an issue for Great Britain too?

I am looking for a photo that I recently saw mention of (and an article if an article was included) that I believe shows the December 1927 Launch of the Model A Ford at Holland Park....

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This pair of covers is on ebay. Can anyone ID their application? The owner will not respond to questions.

Just found components of a Mitchell Electric Gasoline Gauge C. J. Sykes MFG. Company Chicago Patented . It is an accessory aftermarket electric mechanical sender for the rear mounted style gas tank that has a needle showing 1/4 1/2 3/4 full on the tank and at the same time it sends electric signal to a gauge on the dash that has a red lighted...

Guys: This ring gear and pinion came together in some T parts I got. Any idea what they fit. OD is about 8.5 and ID is about 5. Only numbers on it is shown. Thanks for any info. Dan
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My name is Donnie McNeece and some of you know that I have been being mentored by Henry K. Lee . I just wanna express how grateful I am for the opportunity I have had to learn from such a wise old man. I’m honestly star struck by how far I have came along on this journey and I see no Signs of stopping anytime soon. Before I started being mentored...

I purchased a new felloe to build up a wheel to replace one of my rear wheels that has a bit too much wiggle. I got a nice 30 x 3.5 inch Firestone felloe from a friend in California and after priming and painting I sent it out to be re-spoked. Yesterday I was staining the spokes when I noticed what turned out to be a hairline crack in the edge of...

Making flappers for Simmons/wizard and other Simmons carbs. Prototype is functioning in a 1926 T at just under 100 RPM’s! Text only at 412-354-2843 to order or check availability! Kingston flappers coming soon as well! Can send a video of the 26 T in operation!

My cover has about .010 oval wear. When I use the centering tool, it has a slop in one direction. Do most used covers have that much wear? Does it matter?
Tool is 3.001, New Day Timer is 2.995

John

I've been out if th Model T game for a while until recently. Work life got in the way for a long time.

Now I'm trying to get my projects sorted and started on. I have a 1913 Touring and 1913 Roadster I need the wood body plans for. I have absolutely nothing to work off of on the roadster as all I have are sheetmetal parts. The touring I have a...

Long ago I had a problem with a miss in my Depot Hack and tracked it to one coil not working.
So for several years I have taken one coil from my speedster or my Coupe when I want to drive the Hack.
This year every night I take a different T for approx 45 mins drive around most streets in our small town, so each car gets a good run every 3 days but...

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Is this exhaust worth hanging on to, or just junk it? It is off my 23 Roadster, and I have a new system to install. Thanks..Tommy

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I am just sitting here thinking (scary I know) but with all the period pictures being posted on the forum did camera sales for Kodak increase as the Model T gained popularity? It seems that everyone had to have a picture of their car and or adventure with their car. I should include all the cars sales not just Fords but Ford was produced for the...

Hoping you knowledgeable folk can help me on a recent purchase. I bought the intake and carb assembly from a fellow recently. I think this is a Model L Schebler carb, with a 1-3/16 bore. I don't know much abought it. Seems like these went on many cars including early Buicks. The intake almost looks specific to the carb, but not sure on that...

Many people think that the iconic Ford script is Henry Ford’s creation and his handwriting. Not so. In around 1907, Henry was looking for a logo for his fledgling company, when the company’s first Chief engineer/designer and friend, Childe Harold Wills, who also printed business cards used the calligraphy from his own cards to stylize the Ford...

I am learning how to post pics. I hope this works!!

can I post this here ?

Lang's has 5 different types of wood firewalls. Hay wagon to speedster project is a 1925-26 frame with a 1915-16 themed upper style. But I would like it to have a starter for convenience and fiance's hair demands a full square window. So which one? This one maybe? 'Firewall, one piece, for cars with starter, birch plywood' 3634H

Anyone from N.E. Ohio going to Chickasha that can pick up a tank for me.

I will not be going this year. Freighter Jim will be in my usual spots FL 7&8. I will be at Bob Petersons swap on Sat., Ap[ril 17 here in Minnesota. I will have some good stuff. May bring a Munsie trans (has a reverse) and perhaps some good carbs. Also a few Motor Meters and some other make early hub caps. Also some early auto books and...

I have just taken apart my 1927 T Couple starter and generator.
I had bought replacement field coils for both of them.
Once I got them apart, I noticed the new field coils are much smaller than the originals.
Do they work as well? Do they burn out faster? Any difference in performance?
Anyone have any input on these new replacement field coils,...

Are these still being made? Is the correct muffler available? I have part of one (muffler) but missing the rear shell for it.

Can any one tell me what these tools were used for? I bought a bunch of new old stock and as curios image.jpg no as to their use

I will heading for Chickasha from Northern California on March 15. Anyone need a ride part or all the way and a place to stay? I have a big motor home and trailer combo so there is room to take stuff and bring stuff home. It just doesn’t make sense to make the trip solo. I would prefer someone confident with driving this large rig. Some help with...

I noticed that the battery wasn't charging and the cutout was not closing. If I manually make contact with the cutout, it charges! Why won't the generator build up to make the cutout work?

I came across this video on driving a Model T by NASCAR Champion Joey Logano. He is certainly enthusiastic about the Model T although I'm sure some of you will take issue with parts of the video.

If you have visited the MTFCA Museum
in Richmond, Indiana ... 😉

You may have noticed the Model T Driving Simulator
and the Model T Cutaway Chassis ... 👍

These were donated to the museum and built largely
thru the efforts of this couple.

Their home serves as “ The Model T Garage “
for the local chapter.

This was my second video interview with...

Does anyone know the length of the speedster hoods from Langs,? I did not see the dimensions in the catalog.

Thanks,
Tim

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More about the fuel delivery than the line itself. I understand my 8N tractor, with gravity feed, and the fuel tank above the carb. However, at least on my T, if I run a line from the tank to the carb, the angle is downward, or at least level, which is a good thing. Going from the tank to the engine mount wood block opening for the line is still a...

I have this brass windshield and am not exactly sure what it is off of. Can anyone tell me anything about it? I don’t see any markings on it.

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I have a very nice brass Magneto horn, the type used in 1915 Couplets I believe. It is clean and nice but it needs some tuning by an expert who knows mag horns. Can anyone steer me to a person who really knows how to work on a mag horn? Mike 319 four thirty, 4995. Thanks, Mike

With it in just two weeks I’m curious as no one has really posted about what they are taking of course I’m sure it looming over everyone’s head if it’s canceled again. But in the hopes it’s not is anyone going to chickasha with a 26-27 Tudor front and rear fenders,25-30 Ford tailgate, or shorten drive shaft, tube and rods for a cast iron warford.

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I got the 11 out for the first time this year. I still have a few things left to do, polish one headlamp, install tailamp and acetyline generator, and some other minor things. Art

I ordered and received a new key switch assembly. When I tried to move the amp meter to the new switch assembly the new assembly didn't have new screws supplied. I assume that the supplier got the assembly from a common supplier and this was the way they all came. I thought this wouldn't cause a problem so I attempted to use the old switch...

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Hello fellow Model T-ers.
Although installed by Romero last year, my Classtique top seems loose. Can I simply punch new (tighter) holes in the front and back straps to make it tighter? Or, will this common sense approach have unintended consequences?
Thank you in advance for any help with this.
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Can anyone verify the thickness and diameter of the lock washers that went on the fender eye bolts for a 12?
Thanks
Mike

I have a 5 ball carburetor that is larger than the T Model Carb. I have included a picture of it beside a T Model 5 ball so you can see the difference in size. Do these carburetors go to a tractor or something?
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