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Can anyone date this speedo for me.
I’m thinking 14/15.
Thanks Michael A

I can't be the only one who has help when working on my Model T. Post a photo of your helpers here:

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Helping install an engine in a '20 TT truck and ran into a couple of problems. Do the rear motor mount ears go over the top frame rail? and if so, then the 2 side bolts do not line up. If the rear mount ears go inside the frame rails, how high are the blocks for the ears to sit on? Also, is there a difference in oil pans between car and truck with...

Hello everyone, I am having issues with my sediment bulb leaking (again) and it appears to be weeping from the main valve. I use the valve every time I drive (once a month or so), as I don't have one by the carb. There is a lot of pitting on the inside surface of the valve on one side, is this normal? Is something like this fixable? The rest of...

Hello All,
I'm new tot he forum so not sure of posting rules.
I have been introduced to the projects of Model T by a couple guys that have been doing it for awhile (1- since he was 8)
I might be thinking BIG for this however,
my background, I'm a Paramedic, for 36 years,
I'm a veteran, Bosnia & Golan Heights.

I want to build a Model T Ambulance....

Are the outer front wheel bearing and the camshaft nut the same size?I

R/ Roger.

I just got replacement leather hood lacing and they are long enough for my 15 touring. What my dad put in there many years ago was cotton webbing. Any one have a recommendation on where to by 6-7 ft x 1 of cotten webbing.
Thanks
Fitz

What should I use to cover a freshly painted car that will be parked in the garage over the winter. My concerns are I don't want dust to settle on the paint and don't want the cover to scratch the paint.

Does anyone know what Ford models this KR Wilson key cutter would work for? I don’t think it was used for T. Also is there a code book for the use of this machine. I have several plates with indexing # according to key manufacturer. Any help or advice would be appreciated. 1F5F8E6E-ACD0-4269-B342-5E677AAA7733.jpeg...

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO APPRAISE MY CAR FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES. SALEM, OR. AREA. 503 363 9301 H 503 507 0876 C ALBPRB@GMAIL.COM

Here is a note from Deanna, Milt Webb's Daughter.

Hello All
Milton Webb has not pasted away he is fine and still living in his home in CA.
He has 24 hour caretakers and friends and family that visit him often.
It is so nice to hear all the nice words about my father. Thank you
He says thank you for all the support he has had over the past 2...

Working in Cleveland and just a few mile drive out of the way, I had to stop by. My credit card is smoking.
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Hello. Let's say you need to repair your Model T. Let's say the radiator has sprung a leak or the wheel bearings need to be replaced. Where can you find such parts? Which websites do you recommend you find any new parts for the Model T? Do they still make Model T parts? Thank you

Can you help me identify this steering wheel lock? It says F 96640 on it. It also might also say, in faded leters, RELIABLE.

Anyone ever use a set of Aldor thermo reactor sparkplugs? I have a NOS set of 4 I’m itching to try.
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As found in a pile of old family photographs.

So how do you like to safety wire you Mag Ring? Also when safety wiring the 4 flywheel bolts do you need to keep the amount of twists at a minimum so you don't have a bunch of wire on one side that will throw off the balance?

How much can you safely remove from the mains? Mine currently mics at .020 undersize. It’s a EE crank. I think(hope) it should clean up at .025 under. Is that good or look for another crank. It’s out of a running engine so there is no rust or pitting on any journals. Just a little scoring on the third main.
Tom

My friend Hugo Vermuelen phoned yesterday from Canada to let me know that Bob Barrett of Angola, NY passed away on Sunday. Hugo said that he had been working in his shop last Sunday but succumbed to a long illness a week later. Bob was the owner of several Ts: 1909 #1004, an original, unrestored 1911 torpedo, and an original '14 depot hack....

I chose to title this thread “ Speedster is finally on the road” and not “My Speedster is done” since I don’t think you can ever consider them “done”.

To start off, I have wanted a Speedster for probably over 20 years. A little over 10 years ago this purchase got it all started.

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A running ‘26 chassis...

I was changing the rear axle seal on my TT rear axle and noticed quite a bit of axle play when pulling on the axle. I know TT axles are pretty well built and not like a car axle with Babbitt thrust washers. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

Making metal repairs on a set that suffered abuse. Presently, every piece presents a different angle between top and sides. Specs. (drawings) that have been posted indicate that the angle of each of the three parts, of a side, should be 90 degrees. Yet, pictures I see of installed tops suggest the angle may be more acute on the two rearward...

if anyone has a standard aluminum piston laying around could you measure the skirt dia.
for me? not going to start that whole clearance argument im sure i have plenty maybe too much.
thanks philip

Thanks to you members I have had a great time for many years. I started buying and fixing old cars in 1964 age 14 Had 17 cars fixed up before I could drive ( including tractors) I bought my first Model T ?? on Ebay year ?? Thanks to the forum I was hooked Because of the simplicity, grace the ease of getting parts and the support of the forum and...

Hi can anyone tell me where I can get my coils tested/adjusted in new zealand? I've replaced the cap and managed to get my 27 tourer going but they need to be set properly.
I'm hoping there is someone local to me around waihi with a hcct or the like, once Spon a time there must have been one in every town I'd imagine.
Any info will be greatly...

Still sorting parts and I got this bronze steering wheel spider that came with the same batch of stuff that had the Model K coil (that I sold to RV Anderson, if anyone needs it). Anyway, I thought Ild better check and make sure it’s not also Model K before I list it as a random wheel for a speedster and it never ends up where it’s supposed to be....

This Model T front spring perch is being offered on a hot rod site I belong to, he says it was sold through Lang's. Does this bolt to the outside of the frame or is the front crossmember removed and this fits inside of the frame? Tim in Omaha
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I understand how the inboard (engine side) mounts to the crankcase bolts, but what about the outboard (frame) sides?

Do they rest on top of the lower frame flange or hang below?

The Model T Service manual is not clear on this point.

i have the motor out of my 24 trying to solve some issues one that i found is a very worn
trans. eat up bad where the clutches ride and loose in every way. i have 2 spares in my stash
a 26 transmission that i can cut the brake drum down and an old transmission that has the flange bushing
instead of the steel washers this one has little or no wear...

Tweaked some cheapo wood to make patterns for Centerdoor roof rail assemblies.

The only roof rails you can get are commercially made in a kit. I have the kit which came with the body I’m restoring in my basement. However, the kit rails are not made entirely accurate

These are rough but are the same size as the original pieces I have from the...

Well this one was really imprignateg with oil. And, a vey porous casting to boot but success was achieved.

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This fusion and blending was really testing my patiences.

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I struck an oil well!

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I am going to put a top on my 21 touring this winter. Some background. When I bought it the bows where in place folded laying on the rear and the the top material was rotted. I removed the topo bows tied them together and put them away until now. When I began to prepare for the new top I put...

I have a length of strapping with what looks like brass rivets. it is still in its original packaging, unopened. I think that it is at least 20 years old. it says in the label:

4060 S
16-27 cowl
lacing-rivets

ANTIQUE
Ford
PARTS

How do I use these on a 27?

If I don't use them, how much are they worth?

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As the title states 😀

One of our members had a special request in modifying a radiator shell for a special project he has been building. He said for me to get the apprentice involved, like I do not have him jumping hoops already. But all a side of life a perfect opportunity to show how to cut without distorting a compound pressed piece. These do not like to shrink back...

Looking for a different carb to feed the touring Frontenac head.
My brother-in-law brought over a carb to try.
Not know anything about this carb I have a few questions.
Here are few pictures of the carb.
Are they worth a darn?
Should they be scrapped?
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I’m Jimmie Rodgers (Jim), I am retired and live in Big Rapids,Michigan,
My wife,Marlene & I own 2 Model T Fords, a 1926 Tudor and a 1919 Roadster, still a work in progress.
We were members of a 16 car club MTFC international for 20 years. But, most of the members got old and are no longer with us resulting in dissolution of the Tinkering Ts. The...

I am helping a friend with a valve job. When we pull up the valves there is a “cap” over the lifter. It is small and can be removed. My cars all have adjustable lifters and I had not seen this before. Was this standard for the non adjustable lifters? Thanks Mike.

Part of the problem with buying parts is sometimes you need to figure out what's missing.

In the case of my '17 short block, it's the main bearing bolts. All 6 of them. Gone, finished, vamoosed. I have the main caps, I have the block, but no way to attach them together!

What did Ford use in the way of length, strength, and steel? Is there a...

Just finished rebuilding my vintage Weaver Tire Changer.
Next project is to build a white oak base to place it on.
Followed by trying it out.
Should make tire changing a lot easier.
Rick S.
Before and after pictures.
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I had a fan pulley go bad. Took off the radiator, replaced the fan pulley, and knocked out a few other little projects/maintenance. I was redoing the timing so I took off the #1 spark plug... I was surprised to see it appeared fouled. Took off the #2 plus since I’ve heard the front spark plug can be the most fouled. #2 seemed fouled, also.

So,...

Hi I’m Bradley and I have an addiction and I don’t need help! Well, only help finding more keys and maybe another board or few......

Just saw this on t bay, good way to get rich, Bob

I’m new to the model T world. Without getting into a big debate, I was wondering if anyone uses synthetic oil in their T? If so, what’s your opinion?

Crazy question, just curious after I get done with my T model restoration, all I have to store her under is a metal carport with open sides and back. My car is a touring and I do fear for the wood. Anybody store in a similar situation? I'm in East Tennessee as well mild to minor winters and mild summers. Thanks

Going through all my original head light and tail light plugs I ran across this Presto single contact plug and socket combination, very cool
does anyone know what this was used on? Bob

My wife and daughter decorated the house for Christmas, yes we still say Merry Christmas at my house, and my daughter created this little village for me. Two Ts and an Olds. :D

Thanks DM Deaton.

Since posting pictures of my Model TT Farm Truck project,
I have had several people ask/email me about making my parking/emergency brakes into service brakes instead of using rear outside band brakes. First it was not my idea, I heard a rumor about another person doing it on his TT truck, but did not know how he did it. Also, I think I read that...

Hello all need some advice for my 23 touring. The rear panel is full of bondo, and the bottom tack strip that attaches to the body is rusted out. This is from water gathering under the spare tire bracket. I was thinking of ordering an entire replacement panel for the back of the car. Just a few questions how are these panels attached as I cannot...

here is a photo of a board of keys I made up 20 years ago. Still have the board

I am restoring a 26 Fordor with the coil box mounted on the engine. I have rebuilt the coil box and find sliding wooden coils in and out to be difficult. Would plastic coils be easier? Any advice on making wood coils slide in and out easier?

I know the topic of wood vs. plastic has been bantered at length on this forum in the past but are there...

Fordspeed Equipent of New York, New York marketed this, and other, bodies in the early twenties.Does anyone have a catalog (1920-21)or an actual body? Would like to recreate for a speedster. This is all I've seen, thanks to classicspeedsters.com for even having this!

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Hello,
I just had a quick question. Does anyone know if there are any products that are good to apply to an older top to protect it from deterioration. I have a 27 tudor and the top looks perfect but I don't know how old it is. The car was restored probably in the 60's and I assume that the top dates to then but I do not know. We are driving the...

I want replace the sediment bulb from my 1927 couple, but I am concerned about damaging something when trying to get it free. I would appreciate any comments/suggestions.

A couple months ago, I purchased a 1927 model T. Other than a short jog down the road of quarter-mile, it has not been driven for 40 years. The front shackles and bushings are worn badly. How long of driving would it take to do that?

Using a flathead V8 oil pump. To alleviate any confusion about oiling the transmission, the transmission shaft has a hole down the center and a side hole and is fed from the rear main bearing. I first used this concept over 40 years ago and it worked great! 78F6F9FC-58A4-43D8-9A49-0F259BBCD581.jpeg A66537D4-3C58-4CA2-B8FA-AE25E83E17F4.jpeg...

What can any knowledgeable person tell me about A Zenith updraft carburetor marked with an )$ cast into the body followed by a stamped number and a Zenith updraft carburetor with a casting of S4BF? Also, what were Stromberg MB-1 carbs used on, originally, and finally, has anyone had any experience runing a Mayer brand carburetor and intake?

I am not one to normally post a link to something that is listed on Ebay, but I came across this while updating my search to help eliminate the weekly Ecklers dump and thought it deserved some notice. A nice looking set and the axle reaming fixture (although missing the tapered reamer) has the original instruction sheet and card saying how it can...

At the beginning of December, a 16', green/blue covered car trailer with a 1915 Model T Roadster inside was stolen from the Golden CO area, from a former member (Paul Walter's) house.. his daughters are devastated!

It does not have an engine or radiator in it but does have a Ruxstall, overdrive rambler, and McClearn wire wheels/tires.

Please if...

Greetings Friends:

I have the occasion to put new bearings into my newly restored front wheel. It's a driver's side wheel, and I have the correct side races ( cups ) and bearings from Timkin.

My question: Reading up on the job in the Ford Service manual (p.175), there is a special tool shown for pressing the races into the hub - a Bearing Cup...

Who wants to get a race going on Lake St. Clair? ;)

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I'm sorting parts (to sell) and I'm wondering if anyone recognizes this coil. Its 5 x 3 x 2-3/16 .
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Interesting photo of an early machine/service shop. Looks like they just poured some concrete in the shop. It also looks like their overalls have a pretty good shine! machine shop.jpg

I have a WP Seng steering wheel and I want to know how to wire the horn ring to make it work. This topic has briefly been touched on in the past with no answers. Has anyone figured this out?

Sometime ago I posted a few questions about the setting and the repair of a few (4) Kingston Coils.

In the attachement a few photos of the job on the coils.
Two of the four get other high tension coils. There for I took good coils out of regular FORD coil with bad wood.
All four coil get new points and new capacitors.
Current settings on my HCCT...

Hi i am in australia i have a 1925 coup the body i imported from the usa .
I had all the mechanicals here.
I have found out the body was built by briggs.

My question is is there a way to find out who it was sold to when new.

I have the body number that briggs put on it but no original engine number

The body number is 388651B

Thanks in advance...

The 1913 T is in its first Christmas parade in well over a decade. On Instagram @georgia_peach_t

Here is a pic of the 13T before heading to the parade and some of the friends we met lining up.

Darin

I just found this N.O.S. Early type spindle arm
has SF CO Embossed on it
anyone know if this was San Francisco or another plant? Bob

Have a new to me 1924 Touring. What and where are numbers used for VIN located and how many digits ?

I need to run my throttle rod through the cylinders but the casting webbing is solid there. However there is a recessed portion about 1 squared that seems like it was made to be easily knocked out.. can I drill through it or drill and chisel that area to pass my throttle rod? Is this something yall are familiar with?? Thanks.

I finally got 4 of my new rims from Steve Hood down in Australia. I have the new Firestone tires mounted on them. They are pretty nice rims.

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]Many thanks to Mike at Classtique Upholstery for all the quality product and help he has given me for my various Ford projects. I stopped by yesterday to pick up a set of door panels for my 1919 Touring. 5C764D6F-615A-475D-9F3E-AB315B00940F.jpeg

Does the plug sit flush with the hole or does it protrude into the chamber? I am making thread repair Bushings and my old threads are worn so so it is hard to tell.

John

From the Arkansas City Daily Traveler , Monday, November 29, 1920:

The paving boom continues in Arkansas City. Petitions are already in for about a half million dollars worth and other petitions are coming in as rapidly as the property owners can sign them up.

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One of the Model T's effects was to accelerate the...

I've read that it was on this date that Ford launched the first moving assembly line, thus reducing the production time for a Model T from 12 hours to 2.5 hours. This, IMHO, was a most significant change that altered a lot more than the time it took to build a car.

I recently purchased my 1926 Coupe (my first T) and I have managed to get the Coupe to run. The Coupe has been converted to 12 volts and seems to run fine. Other than the normal things like changing oil, antifreeze and antifreeze I am curious whether the Coupe still has its magneto. The ignition switch has been wired to a toggle switch that...

Merry Christmas friends.. I recent acquired this early KW Master Vibrator and wanted to use it in my ‘14 runabout. I really don’t need it because the 4 Brent Mize coils are excellent but just desired the ‘bling’ factor. And I understand it’s purpose and how it’s wired but don’t seem to have any room on the firewall. So, in the Forum’s collective...

Hello all where can I find the rear seat pan, and the pieces of wood for the back seat of my 1923 touring. Thanks

Your car might be worth more than you thought according to this article.

I'm new to Model T's and new to the forum. I've owned this car for 3 weeks and purchased it with the top down. The PO said there pins for the top when you put it up. Today a friend and I did get the top up and yes we found a hole on each side for a pin. Found the pins in a bag under the rear seat. What I would call the third bow that goes down...

Hi all,
I'm a new T owner and I'm wondering if someone can tell/show me the differences between metal wheel rims I have a 26 and 27 and need spare tires to mount on the rear. What is the difference between 21 inch, 30 inch and 30 1/2 inch; between non-demountable and demountable and clincher rims?
Thanks,
John

I want to add a second tail light to my '26 Runabout. My car's tail light housing didn't have a socket for a bulb when I got it. I installed a 2-pin socket in the housing and a brake light switch. I now have a working light. Then one day, George (aka UPRR) hand-delivered another improved-car tail light so now I want to add a second light on the...

Good afternoon everyone,

Has anyone heard from John Tannehill in Mississippi recently?

All the best,
Mike Hanson

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Hello Fellow Model T-ers,

Would any of you know of an enclosed trailer in decent condition that might be for sale in California, Nevada, or Arizona? I can get by with interior dimensions of 7'x12', (it's to store a speedster), but larger will be OK.

Steven
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A lot of interest years back, Seeing about how many may be interested in these as I am showing the young apprentice how to produce an item and test markets. Will have a disc style foot button, with linkage options for stock carburetor to high performance and overheads. These will NOT be used in-conjunction with the hand throttle as some were years...

I purchased a headlight assembly and it looked like it had never been opened. The bulb has Ford H print on the glass which I have never seen. Just curious, is this a repo bulb or could this be period?

Also the bulb adjustment screw has a cotter pin. Not sure if the repos have cotter pins?
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I have done some research on Model T engine color and from what I gather, engines were black until some point in 1926, when the color was changed to a color called moleskin. I have a 1924 that has been sitting unmolested since around 1962. I removed the water outlets on the block and want to paint them. I am not a stickler for orginality, but the...

After four years, I got it finished and back on the road. I went through all the systems front to back, repairing and fixing if needed. I also dressed it up a little. My scope/vision was to keep it looking old, like an old farm truck that was used from 1924 to 1950 plus. To make it look like you just pulled it out of the shed in 1950 to drive, a...

I’m putting wire wheels on my 1924 touring. Does anyone have a good way to mount the spare on the back? I guess I could use a 27 carrier. Has anyone converted a wood wheel carrier to a wire wheel that might share a photo? Maybe I’m just over thinking this.
Thanks