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The one on the left is an original high F hub cap found on 15 cars. My home made one is on the right. It isn't a perfect copy.

Specifically for rim wind, finger set dash clocks, are there any gotchas or best practices? For example, only set the time using finger against the minute hand with light pressure in a clockwise direction? Okay to turn counterclockwise? Okay to set the time while the clock is running, or should the escapement be stopped? How often does the...

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Ten Model T Happenings Between Now and May

March 13-14, 2021, Friday eve - Monday morn
Malibu Hills Non-Tour - Thousand Oaks, CA.
Unsanctioned, wildcat, flash tour.
LaQuinta Inn T.Oak (805) 499-5910 $81/night.

March 19-20, 2021, Friday - Saturday
Chicasha Pre-War Swap Meet , Chicasha, OK..
Susie and Mike - information@pwsm.com

April 5-9,...

One like this was on here a while ago. What is it? 20210306_071638.jpg

I would like someone to post a picture of the deck lid escutcheon for the trunk key on my 24/25 coupe.

Thanks so much

Mr Howe posted a bunch of great pictures of the above mentioned carb. He also posted facts about the carbs and how they work on our T's.
Mr Howe has repeatedly said he is no longer taking on any work. No where in the post did he even hint he was looking for more work.
Why was the post moved to services to make it look like he's advertising for...

If someone had asked me about a T axle this is what I would envision:
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This week when I actually looked a bit closer at my axle I spotted the following:
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I didn't know that was there. At least I know it is a genuine Ford part!

TH

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Looking for a license plate restoration shop.

Can anyone give me a typical rate for enclosed transport for say 500 miles? TIA

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Folks,
Get ready... we are only about 10 weeks away from the Spring, 2021 Mid-Atlantic Prewar Swap meet in Luray!
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Guy's like Scott Conger and the other many folks who make the parts and pieces that keep this all going through the MTFCA web site.

I was blown away after I opened the full float kit today that I had ordered a while back from Scott and the pictured check is there for the extra I sent as the one I ordered was on sale . Well I wish we had more...

I’m writing to see if I could please get some input from others who have experience with the Model T cooling system. Ever since I purchased my ’21 Touring in spring of 2019, I’ve kept a close eye on cooling temperatures and monitored them with an infrared thermometer. Having restored several water pump-based cars, I’m new, and trying to understand...

Any one have any pictures of some of the original five bearing cranks installed or how they were installed?

I am starting to install my classtique top on my 21 touring. The instructions use 2 short straps from the rear bow to the tack rail on the rear of the body which will prevent the top to move forward. I have noticed in photos of touring tops that they show straps going from the bow to the body. It appears to me they both do the same thing and if...

Hey Everyone!
The MTFCA Business Office emails are currently not working. If you are trying to send an email to us, please be patient as we will see them as soon as they are working like normal again! Thanks!

-NB

Anyone know if SNJ parts has closed permanently ? It was nice having a part supplier just a couple of hours from me.

Do you still need to register for the National Tour in Spokane? You can now access the registration form and tour information on the MTFCA website!

I'm working on a 1914 steering column. It has a later style straight spark rod lever riveted on badly. I don't know if I'm going to be able to save it. My question is were they bent all the way up to 1921 when they discontinued the ball joint on the timer rod? At any rate, I'm probably going to need another. The part number is 3530.

I’ve seen some differences in the repo brass hubcaps.
Between Snyder’s and Vintique
Notably more threads on the inside, thicker wall of the hubcap, and more defined on the shape where the wrench would snug on to. Is one vendor better than another in their reproduction? I heard at one time Bobs antique auto parts was reproducing these as well?...

Can anyone tell what year this is? It appears to be an early Ford. Photo taken 1912..

My Pittman arm Key is missing on the 25 coupe I am putting together, i know its a 1/4 wide does anyone know how long it is?

Bakersfield Swap Meet Is The Thanksgiving Dinner Table
That The West Coast Model T Family Sets Out 🦃 🙏

Please post here what you can do to see that it continues.

Suggestions:

Donate your refunded space fee to the 2022 Meet

Donate your time to plan - set up - help out in person

Donate your services ( sign making - banner making
t shirt...

72 years old and recently purchased a ‘25 roadster with no model t knowledge so please remember your are dealing with a complete novice and I will try to use correct terminology. As expected there is a lot of wear in the hogshead but other than the obvious, (elongated holes where the low speed connection goes) I have no idea what is excessive wear...

Herb Iffrig just posted a picture of a T in 1914 with an electric conversion of its gas lights. I have seen a few of these pictures now and am wondering if my own '14 which has been converted at some point might actually be a period conversion.

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The lenses have the name MONOGRAM cast into them with a dot pattern type. There...

Tried twice now, and second verse, same as the first. How do you keep the seal from going egg shape? I am using the new seal as a secondary seal, not in the timing cover. Thanks..Tommy

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The bracket that holds the carburetor rod seems to be made of brass on my 26 steering column. The other one is steel. Is this common? Should I paint it black and call it a day? Ha!!

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In 1988 Sally and I enjoyed driving my Uncles Bud and Ed in a Fourth of July Parade as an entry for the family store.
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The two were in their 80's then and gatherers of the family history. I miss their methodical deliberate speech as they told those wonderful stories. They would often stop at one point in the story to let the other...

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Notice the headlights.

Be crowned for the America Best Speedster award. This is based on appearance, ingenuity, and fabrication at the Southwestern Phoenix Brass/Pre-War Event on May 1 & 2. There will also be an award for most represented club along with 5 other display classes. We will also be looking for the the best unrestored car or truck. We will also be having a...

Yesterday I had a customer call up and said he will be in my area on Monday and wants to pick up a wheel he bought, I asked when he bought it and I think he said Sep.18 - 2018
I kind of remember putting a sold tag on one with a name but no phone number, in the mean time we had some flooding issues and moved a lot of parts next door, after clean up...

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Anyone know what has happened to Bob's Antique Auto Parts and Fun Projects? The websites appear to be gone.

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www.funprojects.com

DSCN2496.JPG I need a pattern or an old takeoff top for a 1926 roadster ....thanks

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This is how I set up the bands. Is there a better (easier) way? Is the band clamp enough better to be worth the $13.50 + shipping?

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Same question here. Is there a better way to compress the low pedal spring?

Anybody got one I can borrow for a couple of months?

Been so long since I did one, I'll need practice

23 T..Is the front engine mount cap supposed to touch at the bolt ends, or should there be a gap as shown on mine? Engine is sitting in the saddle. Thanks Tried to rotate the picture, but didn't work..

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My very good friend in Lomita, CA. is terrified that he will scrape his precious original front hubcaps when he loads and unloads his Model Ts. He uses an awkwardly thin tilt-trailer with ominous chisel grade steel fenders. Because of this, some poor sap usually gets recruited to precision guide him on or off. It's a real pain in the ass and...

My mighty home-built Reagan spoke press comes out of the shadowy recesses of my garage and awakes!

I have been contacted for information on the auxiliary drive pictured below. I have no further information than that it was used on a Model T. I believe it was fitted to the front ratchet (as many accessories were).

From the pictures provided by the owner I cannot see how this was fitted or how it would have worked. There is an output shaft that...

how common are the engines with the number behind the water neck? I'm looking at one with a cast date of 2-8-12. I haven't personally seen another one.

A long timne collector from Minneapolis has died. He had a nice 1910 T Touring plus many highly desirable autos. Notice was in today's Minneapolis Star Tribune. Details later.

A friend found this. Is enough showing to make a PID ?

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Just an update- We received a refund check today from the HCCA/KCMTFC for our space deposits for the Bakersfield Swap meet along with a short letter explaining that the decision has been made to throw in the towel regarding any future swap meets. So it looks like the nail is in the coffin.
Personally, I would like to publicly thank all the folks...

Is there anyone who will be coming from or through Palmyra Missouri to Chickasha? I have an antique hose real for a fire truck I would like to find a ride to Chickasha for. If you are please call me at 601-941-0538. Thanks Matt.

I have started to install my claastique top on my 21 touring. I have wrapped the bows installed them and am confused on what to install first. The instalation video shows installing the windshield flap first and the instructions after the straps and pads. In reviewing both I am totally confused as neither is very clear. Can anyone help me on the...

Hello All,

I just installed a Hot Shot Charger Kit ( Langs hot-shot-c) in a 1913 runabout.
The Charger Kit work well but as I shut down the engine there is a red glow in the light bulb.
The mounting is done as on the paper that came with the kit.
What did I did wrong? the car is running great on magneto and battery. Get about 33Vac out of the...

For you expert welders what is best rod to weld replacement peddals to activating? Arms? I'm using DC stick machine.
Thanks in advance

When a sealant (Ultra Black, RTV, etc) comes in large and small sizes, from now on I'll get the small size. If I buy a large size and use only part of it, the remainder will be useless by the time I need it. If you infer from this that I just tried to use a previously opened large tube, you're right. :)

What is the weight of T engine and transmission?

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I had to replace this “voltage regulator” as they call it on my riding mower. Inside or underside of the flywheel contains what is like a mini Model T magneto. There are field coils mounted to the block and magnets around the inside diameter of the flywheel. This only serves to recharge the battery. The high tension electricity to fire the plugs...

I am thinking of getting a spark plug explosion whistle, and I was trying to see how it worked and i wondered if it would be a danger letting out flaming gas as that piston is in the combustion cycle? Is it so small amount that it doesn't matter?

Starting to pull wires on this beast and have a few questions. I have no problem landing all the wires as I have 40 years as a control electrical engineer. I am trying to find pictures of how the wires are run. This is no where near original so I am not being anal. But want to stay somewhere between the lines.
Headlight harness run down the side...

I have what I think is the Clum? switch. It is proving to be a bit faulty and I am not 100% sure how it should be assembled internally or what component may be missing/ broken.

I found this picture on the old forum:

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Can anyone provide more details (including pictures of the other side of the components. Any advice in assembly/...

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Does anyone have one handy that they can check the diameter? The one I have is home made. When I put the boring bar frame on a block with original bearings (no sign of pan rails or main bearing pads being machined or molested), it looks to be over too far when mated up to the false cam. I have not checked the center to center which as I recall is...

I have a 6v original buzzer horn, but it doesn’t tmhave the cap/cover over the coil- this thread below shows a horn like mine, just much cleaner.

I’d like to find a cover for this, or I’d like to get the dimensions for this cover. I can maybe 3d print it and cast it in aluminum.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Brett

I cannot get logged on to the old gas forum for some technical reason ( I’m stoopid). (.if anyone here can, feel free to post these pics there) But know there are some knowledgeable petrolania collectors here. I recently picked up this unusual gargoyle ornament. The story that came with it, it was used by Mobil salesman back in the day on their...

As the title suggests is there going to be a Marietta Ohio swap meet this year? If so when?

No matter if your 19 or 91, there are no words to describe the joy when you slide behind the wheel. Happy touring! 1FE75718-5983-4AF1-AD96-B181F8065D44.jpeg

I hope someone can send me pictures of a 1909 Mother-in-law Roadster top to buggy rail installation showing the hardware , roll up window and straps as I have the buggy rail but no images of it mounted at the seat, Any help would be appreciated, Thanks Dennis

Watching the cars that América great really po's me because so often facts are wrong! If your making a documentary film why not use the right facts and if you picture a car at least make it the right year!!!! :oops: Bud. :oops:

My non running, new to me, 1924 TT has a starter and a generator block off plate. I'm not sure why someone put the plate on it? I bought a used generator and need the mounting bolts to get it hooked up. Are the bolts something that I can pick up at the hardware store if so what size, or do I need to order a set from one the dealers?

So I got a set of gaskets and on side it won't fit. I trimmed the end near the crank and cut around the felt. As you can see the holes all line up in the front I put a couple of bolts in to line it up.

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As you move down the gasket the other holes won't line up.

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So as I see it I have two options:
1. Make my...

Normally I'd post this in off topic, but there's model T's in this video, so it is relevant!

And it's probably the most incredible military collection in the world. It's a 12 minute video, but worth it. You could spend days in this place and not see everything. Wow.

1200 Dragon Man Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80929

Can anyone Id this odd carbide headlight burner.
Has adjustable tips, all brass construction.

I just noticed a body number on my center door. Its on the floor, just inside the right door. I did a search of this forum and didn't find any reference to a body number like this.

The number is BS16994 (Please no BS Jokes.....)

Any information about a body number?

Thanks!
Rich

An original 1912- early 1914 crank handle and rivet sold on ebay this morning for $52. Did any of our members get it? My question is, the rivet. The photos didn't show it clearly. That rivet should have the high head like the hub bolts do. You almost never see anything like this. Great find!

Hello,
Anyone coming to Chickasha that could haul Ruckstell axle back anywhere somewhat close to the Kalispell, Montana area for gas money? Please let me know at 319-fourthirty, forty nine ninety five. Thanks, Mike Lebsack

The Mother Lode Model T Club will again be hosting our swap meet in Auburn, Calif. Save the date: June 6, 2021. The Fairgrounds has given us the all clear to hold the event. Early setup will be available on Saturday, June 5 after 4pm or when the field is marked and ready. More details on the flyer.

Does anybody make new contact rings for the brass timers? This is the contacts inside the timer that the roller makes contact with. Also, does anyone make rollers for them?
Thanks
Robbie

Looking for 6 volt led lights for the 1911 gas burner headlights.

Hi all,
I have a 27 Tudor and the gas tank sits a little below the level of the top of the cowl. Is this correct? I've seen pictures of 26-27's with the cowl gas tank sitting up against the cowl. I can't get under the dash just yet to check it out. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
John

Do all T's have a pan/shield under the starter? The one on mine goes from starter all the way to the front of the engine. It is fastened to the oil pan and to the hood shelf. I had to remove this pan to get the starter out, and it wasn't easy. I guess it is like a splash shield for the engine area. I don't have one on the passenger side. I looked...

1 Remove one old bushing and replace it with a new one.
2 Use the remaining old bushing as a guide to ream the new one.
3 Remove the remaining old bushing and replace it with the second new one.
4 Use the first new bushing as a guide to ream the second.

A Is this good enough, or do you need to use the tapered alignment tool?

B Are all new...

I am wondering if anyone can comment on experience with replatng parts with an electroless nickel bath like the product from Caswell. I was aware of their electroplating kits and had convinced myself to try one, but then I stumbled onto their electroless process, and now I have a whole new decision to make.

Hey everyone!
Homecoming 2021: The Roaring 20's is happening in Richmond, Indiana June 19th! Tours will be available on June 17th and 18th! Pre-1945 Ford Car show and swap meet happening as well! Swap Meet Vendor Registration forms are now available online! Click the link below, and scroll down to the bottom to download your form! We hope to see...

I just want to give Tim Morsher a big thumbs up. I have bought a few items from Tim and he just recently hooked me up with a part I was searching for. We’ve never met personally and I have nothing to gain by giving him praise but with all the crazy stuff going on in the world it nice to deal with a guy who is honest and has a passion for the...

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Please come join us in Panguitch, Utah for the UTAH CANYON TOUR , hosted by the Southern Nevada Model T Club and the Model T Ford Club of Southern California.
April 26 - 28, 2021.

Tour Plan:

Sunday, April 25th
Trailer, after the Speedster Run, 2 hours from ST George to historic and remote Panguitch. Evening Cocktails among...

I received my pass materials yesterday for the FL ouitside area. If the weather inproves and we have both our shots, we my go. I have some nice brass items (lights and horns) to bring plus lots of small NOS items, nice old motor meters, early licenses plates and more. Does anyone know if the oputside areas are covered with snow at the present time?

Tom Rootlieb’s sharing of those great pictures inspired me to take this off the wall. I believe these are a collection of Real Photo Post Cards. A great collection, and hoping others can add to it. These would be one of a kind, and a great glimpse into early Model T ownership. 39FCF9B1-C8BC-4BD0-9E4F-3F78E841ADB7.jpeg...

This is the way the Central Wisconsin Chapter does it. Outside around a fire watching it snow at 28 F and working on emptying several cans of fluid. 20210221_164301.jpg