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Thanks for your posts! That was very helpful.

Not that it means anything, Steve, but it was common practice to put your chain hooks in from the bottom, to keep them from bouncing out on rough roads.

Thank you for the comments.

Thanks! I'll give it a go. As always lots of good info here and people ready to help.

Will double check your membership, I just ran into this with my V8 renewal. I spaced my renewal that was due in October and did not get my Nov/Dec V8 times.

I will now be renewing for the three years, and paying closer attention. It happens, let us know how you make out.

If memory serves, my membership should have expired in December. I just...

Thank you very much.

My gas tank is in unknown condition. I filled it with fuel and have driven the car something like 100 miles without trouble that I know off.

Dave at Chaffin was recently telling me the story of so many of our parts that are currently unavailable. Even simple things like the clamp on mirror for the center of the windshield are out of stock with no...

Yep, Rich, snow one day, mud the next, right? :lol:
Bet those chains stayed on the car its entire life.

James P--I found the pin and will be able to remove the handle. Thanks, Dick C.

Hey Phil if you like to co.e by and see my mercury just call its the yellow one I. Pictures above bring your mask and tape measure Robert@aaglassshop.com

that Wurlitzer organ Terry H mentioned is now in the State Theatre in Oroville. I'm almost finished with the installation, with much help from David Moreno, who installed it in the Museum. It brought quite a few folks into the museum, but new director couldn't see why a car museum should have an organ in it, so out it went. New director came in...

Thanks, I had a WTB ad and have already found a rebuilt one I have spoken for. Art

An update on my problem, the 27 inch belt fixed the problem thanks for all the pictures and information! On with the project hope to put the body back on by the end of the month.

Model T's sound great as they are, IMHO.

But as a non-T owner I was thinking what would happen to build an electric motorcar on a T frame--it's perfect. The brakes are enclosed and the tires are smaller, so two major sources of pollution (brake dust and tire fragments) are reduced. Ground clearance is of course great...a fibreglas sedan body or...

I have not done drums, but for flywheels I too use the knife edge like Allan. I took a paper cutter blade that I cut in half and mounted to a frame I can level.

That is correct. I’d use a star washer there also. Make sure the carbon button is still under the piece of spring steel. If it’s an untouched unit, it’s good advice to take the thing apart and clean the old dried lubricant from the ball bearings, and use fresh oil when reassembled.

My 26 Coupe has one on it.

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...Rippi'n & a tearing Biches :lol:

We have not lost any of our data from the old forums and it ALL still lives on this server with the new forums.

Copies are backed up in several places and none of it will disappear under my watch.

The search function of the old software stopped working when we have to upgrade some of the underlying software that was required by the new forum....

Check your topic over on The AACA Forum.

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Just be sure you count the rags going in and coming out. :)

How true, I know more than one guy who left a rag, and what a mess in the magneto and triple gears on start-up!

For me, years ago did that rag stuffing, and IMO, a rag is a very poor safety blanket. Fumbled pedal shaft nut fell into a fold, and the rag twisted when trying to reach...

Basic head so far

My December 1926 has Nickel Bolts as shown affixing that bracket as well along the top of the “dash”
All have the standard screwdriver slot. No Robertson on them or the Steering Wheel.
Alan in Western Australia

Thanks to Larry and others who posted.

Thanks Alan
I’ll give you a buzz

Thanks all for the replies.
Steve

I have seen so many of the early style that have been ground for balancing and it is no wonder they crack when 1/4 if the throw is ground off.

The inflation calculators do not give a very clear picture of the story in comparing prices of things then & now. In recent years we have been told there is close to no inflation. Anyone who has shopped for groceries knows that isn't so! Sure, big screen TVs & computers are cheaper but how often do we buy those things? We buy groceries every...

Hopefully none of those particles got into your lungs. be careful.
The problem with grinding the cams, is that it causes a permanent change. Later lining might be available to fit and the cams have been changed.
I would recommend that you buy a new set of cams while they are still available just to have in store if that be the case.
Norm

Unless it is some rare, early head. Why not just replace the head??? They are readily available and cheap. Here they charge about $20 to surface one. Find one with good spark plug threads, good outlet threads, put it on and go driving.

Steve, have you had any time to make progress on this? Any luck?

Yep, $4.95 at Menards! :lol:
Like I said... Red Green style ! He'd be proud of ya!

It probably doesn't have to be too exact, but the roller on the end of the arm drops into the notch in the bottom wood piece when the glass is down. Put the roller in the notch and mount the arm where the bracket lands on the post. Can you find the screw holes in your old wood for reference?

Got them off! How? Soaked them in PB Blaster overnight - still stuck. Then heated the font top where the two assemblies join together until oil smoke filled the air, then grabbed the burner and font and twisted counter clockwise. They both released! If you do this, wear gloves! My guess is decades old lamp oil had glued things together.

Many...

I look upon my role as respecting the work of those who went before us. That Henrietta was widowed, heading into the great depression with 9 children, 7 of whom survived childhood, is something of which I am in awe. The Webb farm of those days was little bigger than one of the 12 sections t that make up our present farm. That it could support a...

How about Model A. Ihavehad my 1931 pickupsince 1969.

Great idea Allan. I will remember to leave the rolled edge on whenever I do this. Thank you. Jim Patrick

Lots of horror stories here about NOS parts. I think a buyer should always be wary and careful. More important though, I also would like to add when you buy an old car part from a reputable source, you should be able to rest easy. As a buyer and seller of old car parts for 50 years now, rest easy, when I use the term N.O.S. Or NORS, it is only...

Just about all of those 1926 Model T Dash and Door screws were used on the 1928 Model A and are available form several Model A parts suppliers.

The 1926 gas shutoff handle was used on the early Model As and only requires the top bend over travel limiter tab to be cut off for use on a 1926 Model T.

Thanks to all that replied.

I'll work up something based on your comments.

Howard

This was part of the receipt from one dealer.

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Anyone have an answer for the other question?

Also How far from the top should I stack them? The directions say start with a large one then a Jack Rabbit one and alternate until you have a large steel one on top. Is there supposed to be a measurement from the top large disk to the top of where the bolts hold on the clutch plate?

Yes, it is a center door Herb. The electric tail light would indicate 1919 or later to me. The Touring at left has no cowl lights so I would put it in that range also. The closed cars look a little later. The center door license plate is tough to identify. I believe I see one plate covering up another. Perhaps a medium color over a black and white...

I think most people could easily tell your status in life by what you drove. Once the model T New Fangled and high dollar but in later years not so much. The later T's were working peoples cars and while people of the time dressed in their best for pictures i think not everyday? Bud. :D

Wayne is describing something that is rather common around Grass Valley. Linda's Dad's place, on Margaret Lane, had that limitation in his deed too. A few years ago a company tried to restart that mine, but ran into environmental problems with disposing of the water that had filled the mine. My property is on the edge of a gold rush era dredge...

Unless modifications are made, compression fittings should never be used on T's. They require two machined surfaces to accurately pinch the fitting to a firm fit on the tube. The brass outlet on the sediment bulb and the elbow at the carburetor are castings. While the threads are machined, the ends of the castings are not. Tightening the packnuts...

Gentlemen:
the Dodge Brothers were always known for their hard work and honest ethic ... i have never read where they never had a body guard as did Henry ... if they encountered a conflict they would handle it on their own ... i have also read where there was much more to the crutch story than is stated in the brief mention at the Gilmore site...

Not meant to be an inclusive rational - just a perspective
Its is the seller that has hired someone to manage & market the sale of items that they no longer want and negotiated the fees involved. The seller then is totally responsible for any fees that they need to pay the auctioneer.

True, but the seller wishes to pay the lowest fee...

Thank you so much Bill,
That hits it on the head. The adjusting screw was in too far. When I backed it out, the butterfly closed completely. Problem solved.
Thanks,
John

Thank you.
Norm

Never noticed the W mark or no period after the A before reading this post on hubcaps. It’s amazing how the simplest part on a T can be a thing of beauty... almost look like art.

Darin

Just a note, the videos that are shown in the links WERE NOT SHOT BY THE AUCTIONEER! The videos were shot by some guy with a Youtube channel, and they appear to be about the average quality for what they have posted before/since. They were not trying to show the items for the auction, just content for their channel.

Years ago I had made the special L bolt and tapered nuts for the front door post and top wood for a T, I may have a couple sets left. I made new wood for four fordors when we did that project years ago, it is just as easy to make a couple extra pieces of wood when the saw is set up for it!

Punch back to the top

Mike, I believe it may be because I hooked up the lubricator for the Marvel Mystery Oil. The mystery problem just needed some oil. :)

Putting a 1927 engine in my 1926 coupe, would not convert my T to a 1927 T, just because the engine number says 1927. Nothing can change the fact that my T rolled off the assembly line in March of 1926. Same situation here. Just looking at the car, though it has parts from several years, it looks to be a 1911-‘12 brass era T, particularly of the...

Hi,
You may be going about this the wrong way. Corrosion is best tested under load. So, you really need to do a voltage drop test while the proper current is passing though a device. For instance, measuring electricity between a battery post and the clamp will change once the starter is moving or even headlights. You might get .01 ohms for a VOM...

The Imperial thread system is slightly different in nomenclature compared to the metric. Metric sizes are in MM with the thread pitch following. 14 1.25 or 1.50 etc. Imperial is the size followed by the TPI - threads per inch. 1/4 x 20, 1/4 x 28 etc. There are two standard pitches or TPI for each size, noted as coarse and fine. Fine is often noted...

Three examples of Clum keys. Gary

I have the steel plate sill reinforcements on my 13 touring. I got lucky and found one at a local swap meet and then made a mirror image for the other side. These pieces add a LOT of strength!!

BTW, I believe the correct name is Pratt and Lambert.

21” dia. Wood spoke wheels take only the 21” split-rim demountable to receive only 21” balloon tires, aired to 35psi.

23” dia. Wood spoke wheels take only 23” demountable clincher rims, that receive only 30 x 3 1/2” clincher tires aired to 65psi.

Jerry,

There are so many different ways to do the repairs. Find someone with a good reputation.

All the Best,

Hank

Perhaps a book?

It's me :)

Bob Cascisa
Poulsbo, WA
360-620-3226

I'm with the other Tim - I suspect there is a lot more movement in those spokes than we imagine.

Great old pix !!!!
Thanks for sharing

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Thank you!

Wow! As much as they enjoyed, used and abused their T’s back them, it’s a wonder that any of them survived for us to enjoy. Jim Patrick

I have a Pitman arm that, if it isn't NOS, it has no wear. It has been painted black, though. It has the pronounced diamond shape to the shank, but it is hard to accurately measure it to compare to the dimensions given in Frank's drawing, above. As best I can measure it, Measurement A from steering column side of end opposite ball, is 3 12/32 ....

I've been twice. This is a neat show. Go and bring a friend who may not be in the hobby yet.

Dan McEachern made those, Allan - not Dan Hatch.

Check to be sure the leak is really from the hose connection. I've chased a stubborn leak in the past, only to discover it started from higher up, on the radiator tank. The coolant slowly travelled down and settled in the seam at the top of the hose, making the leak appear to begin there.

I might have some bits & pieces to assemble a set of lights - drop me a note.

That's a neat idea Richard! I'll add that to my 'tow pack' of headlight, radiator and windscreen protectors, all made from Corflute panels and attached with cable ties.

Allan from down under.

I like the part about 1500 revolutions per minute, like South American dictatorships.

I made my own. Looks similar.

I believe that is the only automobile type function that I attended last year and was hoping it would be the first for this year, lets all hope this vaccine gets us back on track again. I've said it before and I'll say again it is one of the best small swaps around for us T guys and the ladies put on a real good feed with most excellent pie....

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Picture 14 is what they pulled out of the river 10 years after picture 6 was taken. :D Jim Patrick

Man I sure hope you're right Jim!! Probably are.
Further down, the family picture (27) on whatever year that poor overloaded car is, sure shows there wasn't such a thing
as birth control back then! And momma (well there's more than one there) must...

If it is a Klaxon, they are pretty easy to repair, unless water got in and rusted the parts. If it looks good inside and the commutator windings are still good, a little oil in the bushings and adjustment of the diaphragm and you are good to go. Jim Patrick

Check with Ron Patterson on exactly what to use, and go from there. No problem.

Andre,

I do not know if these are available in Belgium, but you might find a thread file that has the correct number of teeth for your needs. I have used thread files often and have had good luck with them in many applications. Each one has 8 different tooth sets, 4 on each end, so be sure the file you get has the thread count you need.

Good...

In my eyes, snow is always beautiful when it belongs to SOMEONE ELSE!! :lol:
Up here in cesspool winter weather Ohio, Perry is in the primary snowbelt area, HE gets snow!! :lol:
Being down in the dip we have our own little micro-climate in the winter especially, and thankfully escape
the wrath of the lake effect. Until a Northeaster comes along,...