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Does anybody know what diameter cable was used on the original small drum AC brakes?

Thanks
Stephen

DSCN5957.JPG DSCN5956.JPG DSCN5955.JPG I would like to verify that a RHD Model t tail lamp would have the clear lens to the inside and the blue to the outside,I am going to install a right side rear lamp on the 12 T I have not been able to verify this lamp did exist. Two pictures I have of right hand drive cars has the lamp on the right with the...

I know there is much info out there on this subject. My head is spinning. 23T with new mag ring. Mag, flywheel and transmission are installed on the engine. Engine is on the engine stand. Gaps checked. My magnets won't pass the 2 pound test. More like a weak one pound. I have identified N and S poles of the magnets. Can I use the in car method of...

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I have never seen an unrestored 1914 runabout with the original top, however all of the restored ones I've seen don't appear to have the correct top. I only know of two 1913 runabouts that have the correct tops, and I own one of them. Attached are some photos of almost new 1914 runabouts. Note all three of these cars are different cars.

Hello Everyone
I would like to ask for some advice regarding what is current for the crankshaft and rod bearings as far as cutting grooves in the babbit bearings for lubrication. I have recently dismantled what appears to be a recently reconditioned engine and had become stuck . On all of the rod bearings and main bearings there are no grooves cut...

Has anyone used the aluminum T-bucket hotrod radiators on a period style T? I'm looking at getting a new radiator for my '25, and 200 bucks is a heck of a lot more palatable than 800...

Like these:

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Southwestern Phoenix Brass/pre-war event
Post by Rich Huggins » Fri Feb 05, 2021 5:47 am

****Update on our Southwestern Phoenix Brass/Pre-War event****

Mark your calendars for May 1st & 2nd. Details are being ironed out but looking forward to seeing everyone there. Event to be held at Harrah’s’ Ak-Chin Casino and Resort in the City of Maricopa....

Back in November, just before I left my beloved Barn, my coupe died just as I arrived home from a tour into the upper desert.

Initially we thought it was somewhere in the rear axle as through the transmission inspection hole we could see the brake drum rotating. As I was planning a move from Ramkna to La Mesa, I dragged the Coupe to a friends...

hey all,

I just bought a 23 touring project, 95 percent complete, just missing a top and windshield. I'm going to turn it into a truck by chopping of the balk half and replacing it with a truck bed, the old fashion way because I already have a 24 touring, and, well, who wants two identical cars. so, I thought I might put a 22 style folding...

Hi, my sediment bulb outlet petcock seeps gas when the sediment bulb valve is turned on. I wrapped the threads for the petcock with teflon tape but it still seeps. What might be the cause and how can I fix it?

I'm sad to say that I need to sell all of my T parts and my TT. It's time for me to shorten my list of projects. How do you all choose what to price things at? I don't want to overprice things. I've been following the classifieds for a while now to get a general idea of what things are worth. I've never seen another TT with the options mine has. I...

From Jame Bane:
This was a really cool looking Ford car dealership building in LaGrande, Oregon, on Adams Ave. I understand that this building exists today, but you would never recognize it. I have been told it is the Market Place Fresh Food building.

It is now the 30th of January 2021, and I have yet to receive my final copy of the Vintage Ford for 2020. I have the insert from the previous Sept/October issue that states my membership expires on 12/31/20

I want to know where my magazine is. If the Editor of the publication can contact me and explain (other than mail delays), please do so. I've...

What is the different applications for the even and uneven hinges? Thanks

Found this picture in a New Hampshire shop.

If a low head was installed on a later engine that came with a high head I was wondering what anyone experienced when it was tried?
1- I know compression ratio increased.
2- You had poorer circulation thru the low head thereby increasing heat in the cooling system.
3- Was there an increase in horsepower?
4- Did it affect fuel consumption ?
5- I...

'26/'27 touring.
Trying to get new springs and upholstery going.
All is fine for the rear seat. Looks like things will fit.
The back rest of the front seems to fit as well.
The front seat bottom springs seem to be extra wide.
The perch for the front seat measures just about 39 inches.
The new spring I received for the touring measures about...

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Gear added for the V8 oil pump
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I have the wood tack strips for the 26/27 roadster. The vendors sell a plastic tack strip that is flexible and would be one piece and waterproof. What is the wise words from you all on this subject. I am building a beater truck and not a show/points car

Was there ever any songs dedicated to the Model T Ford. I am very familiar with Henry's Made a Lady out of Lizzy. This was just recently talked about in the Model A club magazine. There was also the song, Me and my Oldsmobile. And even the one about the Maxwell. Mack's Swell Car Was a Maxwell. As popular as the Model T was, you would think there...

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I’ve had my 27 Roadster for a short while now and I’ve noticed that when I need to stop and push the clutch pedal in I can only push maybe 1/2” before it wants to go back into high. I have to really watch or the car will go right into traffic. Is the problem with the pedal linkage or does the clutches need adjustment ? The car doesn’t want to...

Well today is the speedster projects birthday. It was born Feb, 4, 1919. The engine frame, axles, steering ect, are correct 1919 parts. So in my opinion it is a 1919 car. The rest is original Model T accessories from the era. There are very, very, few repro parts on the car. I tried very hard to use only period correct, original parts and...

I recently saw this on tbay, and wondered if anyone has made a cutaway T carburetor, or found an original training aid with the quality cuts like this one?

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On the east coast of FL and trying to meet more people in the hobby to get a better support system and make some new friends...

What does the wood frame look like and how is it attached to the back springs?

Homestead in Montana. Probably about 1912 or 14. That's when this was opened to settlement. I came across this while looking for more photos of the road down to the river. 60 miles northwest to Big Sandy, the closest town on the north side or 75 to Chinook to the north east. Too many mountains in between to the east and the to south you had to go...

****Update on our Southwestern Phoenix Brass/Pre-War event post deleted new info moved to top of page

So I’m building a 13 engine and I have several mag coils.
A “tin” disc
A double stack
A single stack

Which is correct?

They are all freshly rebuilt

For anyone looking for a dash clock for their T, there is an antique Phinney-Walker clock on eBay. The description says it is a working bezel wind clock, meaning that it is wound by twisting the ring that holds the lens. I have no affiliation with this seller. There was a recent thread on the MTFCA forum by a member regarding a Phinney-Walker auto...

Am I starting him to young? This is my first Grandson. His feet can't quite reach the brake pedals so mabe so? This is my 1904 Model T. My Daughter grew up in our 1910 T and my Grandson hopefully will be just the forth owner of that! Gotta get him interested and addicted when he's young.

If anyone is thinking of putting 4 wheel juice brakes on a speedster or any small drum with 21inch wire wheels- Contact me as I have a good start for the endeavor, if for no more than to brainstorm the project.
I have a 13 that is partially done .
It would involve some machine and welding experience. Rich 561 262 0393 or email.

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Hi All,
Does anybody have an idea what this coil is from? It's a KW Ignition Co unit about 3 inches taller than a standard Model T coil with a slanted hinged cover. Thanks,
John
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I've got a 17-25 coil box that was on a starter equipped T (no switch on the front of the box). I am pretty dead-set on wiring it as a non-starter equipped, electric headlight T. I've finally found the proper wiring diagram, which leaves me a little confused.

The one terminal post for starter-equipped Ts are wired directly to the strip in the...

my sister recently sent me some old family photos .
This photo was taken in 1965 , that's me behind the wheel of our model T .
Brother David in the passenger seat & my dad in back .
This car is serial # 714 , 2 pedal , 2 lever !
This car was sold new in Colton Calif . In 1918 it was traded in on a new Ford .
The dealer Banta & Smith in Colton...

At least during the peak production years of the twenties I assume Highland Park ran three shifts, 24/6 (always closed on Sunday). Is that right? If so, was graveyard shift production counted as the last of one day, or the first of the next day? In other words, did they start counting at midnight, or at 8:00 AM?

IN cleaning up my shop and getting things organized , I came across an old project that I forgot about. I have a cast iron, Atwater Kent front plate distributor ( slanted shaft ) that is pretty complete but is missing its rotor. It has the CA type cap with one side that is flat ( not rounded) and has threaded top connections that employ bakelite...

I have the 1927 coupe body removed from the frame and am getting ready to remove the engine. I have removed the 4 bolts holding the driveshaft to the hogshead, as well as the other bolts attaching the engine to the frame, etc. Question: Is there anything I need to be careful of when I start separating the engine from the driveshaft?

sorry about the double post

Figured it out.

Been working on this for several days. Laid in the mud in Minnesota for probably 50 years or more. It is for a mid teens Avery tractor. Dual fuel. Kerosene or tractor fuel on one side, gasoline on the other for starting. Been beat on with every pipe wrench, rock, pliers, hammer, etc., The balls were rusted into the seats, missing several parts,...

Would anyone know if the early 11/12 steering column / mounting flange section at the fire wall be the same between Left Hand Drive and Right Hand Drive vehicles.

I'm looking for a T mechanic that can install a Warford transmission in my 1919.

I have taken my 1927 coupe body off the frame. I will be taking the body to other locations for paint removal and painting. The top is in fair condition. My question is: Should I leave the top in place until I reinstall the body to the frame. The reason I ask is: Will leaving it in place help prevent any distortion of the body as it is...

I was curious if there was away to see if my cam is a reground cam. Not sure if there are markings or anything.

Thanks

I'm sure this is probably an easy answer, but can someone please comment on what screws are used to mount a double twist horn to the firewall. Size, shape and length appreciated.
Thanks
Mike

In the classifieds one of the members was looking for a specific brand of Ford supplied generator to fit the holes in his running board. Wouldn't the mounting hole spacing be the same on all generators supplied as original equipment and installed on Ford cars if the holes were punched in the running boards? Or were the holes drilled to match the...

How can you tell a starter housing (The large barrel shaped part with the coils and pole shoes mounted on it) from a generator housing? They look identical, but I would not think they are interchangeable. Any tips?

I am putting a 6 volt alternator in my 21 touring. In looking in Lang’s catalog they list a separate ammeter for use with a alternator. Will the one in my switch plate work or will I to change it?

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So far as I know (and I could be wrong), only the 1915 had ribbed pedals, all those preceding them had lettered pedals and all those after 1915 had smooth pedals, so 1915 is sort of an odd man out. Sort of like my early 22, it has some things on it that are unique to early 22 and on no other cars, like the ribbed pedals...

This 1915 composite brass era T sold a few minutes ago on eBay for $5,878.00. Did a MTFCA member buy it? Even though it needs work, such as seats, a top and a new color, I think whoever bought it got a great deal. Wish it would have been closer to me. I woulda bought it. Congratulations to the new owner Jim Patrick...

A person on another forum made this slide show of 1916. Highland Park plant I think.

John

What size threads are the top support arms that thread into the body on a 26-27 touring? Need to chase the threads...

I have a 26 Coupe and need the side glass and rear to mount anyone ever used the Windshield/Back Glass Ribbon Sealer
instead of the rubber from the vendors??

Here are a couple of interesting Model T engines that were used for fire fighting. The thing I found interesting about them are the heads. Obviously they were made specifically for this application as they have no outlet to a radiator. The other thing I find interesting is that they appear to have some kind of oil pump on the front of them which...

Hi, I have a used brass windshield frame and am wondering how to polish it and take the dings out? It is numbered MT-5133 which might be a 1909-1912 window frame?

Have been asked about Stevens Front Axle tool so I will post a link to video again. Pictures are worth a 1000 words.

Pretty impressive!

How are the springs on the throttle and spark rod removed, what holds them in place ? I wanted to remove the two rods so I can clean and remove the rust them, replacing the springs and cups possibly replacing the two rods. To remove the rods I think I need to remove the 2 levers by drilling out the pins ? Is it advisable to do this, the appear to...

Seeing Steve's nicely redone double stack mag coil ring brings a question to mind. Taking Ford's cost cutting into consideration and not forgetting the notch for starter: If both the later double stack and single stack use the same size magnets (I an pretty sure they did) which would make more power for the coils? I have 2 of them sitting on a...

I found what looks to be felt on both sides, behind the wood of the rear windshield, '26 coupe. I found no discussion about it on MTFCA and no part number for it on Lang's. So, is this a thing? Thanks.
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I purchased the new style timer seal. Lubed the rubber portion and installed it. The seal just pushed on. I didn't need to tap it at all. The seal spins with the cam. Anyone else run into this problem. Should I just use the felt seal? Also, I purchased a new brass plate that goes over the seal, I know the new seal doesn't use it, but the hole in...

I just tried to do the renewal of my memership ( ends on the end of February) and get blocked when I tried to fill in my phone number.
Does the renewal page accept phone numbers from other countries.
As a membre since 2000 I never had a problem with the renewal. What did I do wrong??

Andre
Belgium

What keeps the oil from spewing out of the valve cover where the throttle rod goes through? 23 T.

Separate question to the concurrent carbide generator thread. What does the hose connection look like on the generator body? My car has the generator but was converted to a tank at some point. My generator has a hole in the side of the bottom tank, but the carbide basket sleeve would seem to preclude a threaded connection because it is a close fit...

I have a question about the correct position of the bracket that holds the round tank to the frame on the Passenger side for US autos. Is the bolt in that bracket towards the front of the car or towards the back?

Hello Everyone
My name is John and greetings from a very cold Sioux Falls, South Dakota. I would like to ask for your comments on a Model T engine which comes from a 1925 or 1926 Pick up truck. The vehicle came to me with a locked up engine. The engine had been reconditioned two or three years ago and had not been run since then and left sitting....

A friend came by shop the other day and left this for me to look at. His day use to raid Ford dealings the 1950s. I got a lot of good stuff from him. This is a Scott’s Digest, looks to be a salesman’s info book.
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Here are a few pages on it.
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Well after 6 years of working on the speedster project, I got to go for the first ride yesterday. I was still having a little problem with the engine stumbling when I would give it gas. I pretty much decided it was running lean But other than a few pops thru the carb, it actually did very well. It handles very nicely, the suspension was good over...

I needed a new drive shaft, a couple of axles and a Fun Projects modern pinion bearing assembly for a Ruckstell project. I placed the order and had all of the parts sitting on my doorstep in KY in three days. The packing was the best I have seen and the parts are correct for this application.
Thanks for such good service. Bill and his staff sure...

Inside the Albright Garage, Moscow, Idaho 1915. Doc Gritman's 1911 (or earlier ?) torn down for a thorough overhaul. That's proprietor Raliegh Albright on the left, he and his helper look very young ! Kids up to speed with the newest methods. I hope those whippersnappers know what they're about !

Bill Robinson posted recently that on his 1921, the axle was not centered in the torque tube. He later discovered by adjusting the radius rod, he could alter the position of the axle center, where as it had been previously not centered. This caused wear on the Hyatt cages and actual cut grooves in the axle shafts. This was after several years of...

Anyone know what this is? Thinking it is TT rear end part.
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Id is 2.5“ , 3/8” wide.
Thanks Dan

Here number 2 I am not sure of. It is 3.5 OD, 2 and 1/8” ID, about 9/16” thick. The number TT 1040 is a guess.
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Thanks Dan

Here is last one. I think this is a TT 1025.
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Let me know if I am right. Thanks Dan.

I got a set of 6 volts original wires that i got at a flea market Question Was these wires wrapped with asbestos they have a heavy wrap ,looks like a cloth , i set a flame to the strands and they burn like cloth , but will like to be sure on the asbestos thing , dont wand to expose
Thank you Lorenzo

This carbide generator came with my 11 project. Somebody mentioned in a previous post that it was a reproduction. Is it meant to be functional and is it missing the internal parts? The pictures show all there is, I don't see a basket and the controls don't seem to move. Thanks, Art

Been prusing past post regarding ball ends. I would like to know what type of metal the originals were made of?

In an earlier post, November, December or January. There was a discussion on staining firewalls, 1913 or 1914. Someone was talking about a color of minwax stain that had been discontinued. And for all I remember it might have been another brand. And on that same post, there was some mention of some other colors that were close. And right now, I...

My list of RHD Parts with pictures was very useful, but I have lost it!

Would anyone have one to share or tell me where I found that information.

Found on Floor Part. Laying by the tool box. No idea what it is. Working on a 23 T. I am sure if this is a T part someone will recognize it right away. It is a strange bolt/screw, 7/16 hex. I have no idea where it came from. Thanks for any help. Tommy 0127211829.jpg 0127211828.jpg

Pretty cool......

Hi,

I have to rebuild my rear axle on my 1914 stock speedster. I would like to have A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE to Repair and Restore my Rear Axles. I would like to have a guide with image or video step by step how to make the process for a newbie guy like me about rear axle but I have a lot enthusiasm to make it happen.

I already read the official...

I need to know what bolts and nuts need to be used for the windshield stay rod clamps for a 12.
These are the clamps that bolt to the frame near the radiator.

Thanks
Mike Bird
mikebird@lifeattheridge.net or 574-584-6744

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I have a question regarding oil pan styles. I have a Canadian ‘13 built in around September/October of 1912, and documented sold new in Tavistock Ontario in late November of 1912. My car has had a later snub nose pan in it since the 1920’s. You can see it in this photo dating from 1929. I have two, narrow snout pans both with the teacup drain. One...

It's well known that all the current clincher tires (except Blockleys) come from the same Vietnamese factory and differ in name and price, but not in quality. Does this apply to the 21 balloon tires too, or are some better than others?

These fellow model T'ers had their 1915 stolen.. they need help to find it... if you have seen it or their trailer ..

..pics & to contact owner in blue link below !!

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Lang's Old Car Parts sets the standard for dealers in new and refurbished Model T parts, tools, and accessories. They have the best catalogue, the best website, probably the most extensive selection, and unsurpassed customer service. I don't buy a lot of parts, but when I do they are one of my sources.

Why one of my sources? Why not my only...