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Hello again. I have one question. Are there any Model Ts built between 1917-1925 that have a colored paint scheme other than black? Or were all Ts built during those years all black?

Well its that time of year again. Here in the hills of Arkansas the weather is getting cold and the wood is cut and ready to go. My T work season is black Friday till Chickasha in March. So here we go with year #6. This was supposed to be a 3 year project but it seems to take me longer to get things done these days. I really hope to finish in time...

Interesting body style. Never seen it before.

Just met a new T guy via a phone call a few minutes ago. 26 Coupe, rebuilding it, has a Prus engine, having the wheels done at Callimers, new top, etc., looking for a Ruckstell, preferably rebuilt but a builder if that's all he can find.

Located in Kalispell, about 4 hours from me. Invited him to send me some pics, stop by when he's close to...

I have an undrilled firewall for a 1912 vehicle. Is there a dimensional drawing available so that I might correctly place the coil box? Where would I find it?

So I've taken the plunge into the world of Model Ts, having bought a 25 TT about a month ago. It came at a great price, but as one might expect, also came in many, *many* boxes. That said, the assembly hasn't been too troublesome so far- I've got the crank/cams and all their accompanying gubbins in, the transmission stack on the block (with bands...

An interesting article in a recent issue of the Wall St. Journal. Whoops. The first part of the article is last in the pics.

I am currently installing a new top on a 20 touring. So far I have the pads and the straps installed. I am in the process of stitching the pads, then will install the windbreaker and the rear panel and finally the top.
The process with two men part of the time has taken a few days.
Now for the question? How did they install the top on a moving...

There was a recent thread about putting a Model A crank in a T. I am particularly interested in this thread because I recently acquired a 1913 Touring that is an incomplete project. Someone abandoned it many, many years ago. I don't have much info about its history. The block is a 1920. It is an assembled short block with a Model A crank. It...

Hi all, does the kind of radiator or radiator trim matter for using a early or late front motor mount? Specifically 1916 style brass radiator with a late front motor mount?

Does any one have any pictures of the set wood in a 15/16 roadster? Is it similar to the front seat on a 15/16 touring? Are there tack rails on both sides of the sheet metal as in the attached picture?

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Thanks, Mark

When did Ford start to rivit the battery bracket to the frame rails on the cars with electric starters?

...has appeared in many places on the net over the years. I'm guessing that it originally appeared in the VF or the MTT. Is that right? If so, can anybody cite the issue?

What is the correct overall length of the rear bumper bracket for the 26/27 Fordor? Pictures show what I currently have. Thanks.

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Have any of you developed a tie down system for a Model T for an enclosed trailer that works without getting in the front of the trailer. A friend has a 14 ft enclosed with a remote controlled winch. He would like to secure the car from the back without having to climb in the front of the trailer to install tie downs. Any ideas out there?

It is inevitable that when line boring blocks that you will have a “gosh dang” experience. And you end up with one bearing that needs to be “fixed”!!
So I had a centre main cap that I was not happy with the adherence of the babbit. I have 5 good surfaces and 1 that I decided to redo.
So now the struggle is how to realign everything.
I had a...

Happy Holidays to All,

I'm looking for some info on these hinged bands. I have a set(?) of 3. All three have demountable ends.
Two are the same, with a single hinge. The single-hinge bands have an extra detachable piece.
The third has two hinges.

I'm trying to learn if I have different models or if the two-hinge band is for a specific drum....

I am restoring a 26 Fordor and want it to be as close to original as possible, but I also plan to show it and drive it.

Toward those ends I am looking for a set of signal lights that I can magnetically attach to the tops of my rear fenders when driving and stow under my rear seat when showing.

Does anyone know of such being produced, or of...

I just wanted to share my “ new ” 3-piece Bendix cover that I just got. It only has a small dent in it that needs to be straightened out. After I get around to doing that I will have to send it out to get zinc plated.

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You can see how it compares to the later style Bendix covers.

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This one is 3-piece...

How to adapt early fender hangers to a 25-27 frame pictured with the frame turned upside down? The second picture is an early front hanger with the bottom hole aligned to the frame hole. I can possibly weld a washer or 2 into the hole to close it up and re-drill it. Is the bottom hole for the hangar in the correct position? This is a labor of love...

Hello,
I am french and live in Nice, France.
I have two Ford T wheels mounted on an axle. I would like to know if anyone knows about this type of installation. I attach some photos. Dimensions are in metric system. Other photos are available. If you can help me, I would be very
grateful.
Thank you for your attention.
Alain

Last week i went in for a cardiac stress test. The nurse hooked me up to all the sensors and looked at my EKG. Stress test cancelled. Turned out I have an arrhythmia. The upper chambers of my heart were working fine The lower chambers were beating on every other signal, pulse 38 bpm. Ignition problem.

So, yesterday I had a pacemaker installed....

In the Nov/Dec issue of Model T Times Dan Treace mentions an accessory ratchet pawl spring. Is this available or do you need to make one? Is it made from a commercially available spring? Thanks all.

Getting to learn to drive you T is challenging enough, but when your key is loose in the coil box and falls out on the bumps.. its even harder! Haha. Looking for suggestions on how to make the coil box key hole friction fit have more friction.

Photo below, and quick video to show the T in motion here:

Thank you in advance.

Looking for a set of door latches for a 26 TT. And possibly a passenger door. Thanks

Anyone know what this dash fits? Maybe center door? Not like one in my 24 coupe. 39&1/4” long, 6 & 1/2” wide. Thanks Dt
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What is inside the cowl area between the firewall and the windshield pillar to attach the inner upholstery panel to?

I'm specifically referring to the area where the dashboard is to the rear of the firewall that you would attach to.

I bought a rim to use in building a new rear wheel and came across this stamping. I know what the 30 x 3 1/2 means but does the other tell anything about it's origins?
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I've had lots of 1913 KW Coilboxes, but not like this one. I restored this one with the guidance of R.V. I like his method. The switch is NOS.

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It's been a long time since I posted this. Some who have joined us since may not have seen it. Enjoy.

Hi, I have a Model A Ooogah horn. I have to frequently turn the adjusting screw on the back to make it work. Is there a way to fix it so that it works most of the time?

I want to put a Z head 6 two 1 on my 25 touring it has a 26 motor, what are your thoughts.

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A couple of weeks after adding antifreeze I notice new additions to the puddle of fluids under the car. I moved the car to the shop and wiped down all the hoses and places coolant can drip form. I tightened the clamps a bit and left it overnight. Returning the next day there were no signs on the floor and no dripping. After the next outing I...

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Its been a while since the MTFCA Webinar on Model T coil testing and tuning and with over 400 views; was wondering if there were any questions or interest in a follow up webinar. Anyone come across a problematic coil they cannot figure out? Need further details on diagnosing performance issues and how to solve them? Coil testing/tuning is no...

Can anyone please provide bolt hole location for 1913 sidelight brackets. This is for brackets not attached to sidelights.
Thanks Dale

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Not. new to old cars but new to Model Ts My question is what is the difference between a low head and a high head? Thanks

Noticed the main bow for the top on my '27 touring is bent at the joint following the final tour of the year. The car had sat for several years before I took position last year. So the joints are very stiff and difficult to move
My thought are to take a piece of angle clamp it to the bow and then use another to pull the bow to the angle. Better...

Now that the car is running well, and the days are shorter (**sigh**) .... I'd like to install a dash light. My switch/ammeter panel has 3 holes ... looks like 2 were likely screw/small bolt holes for mounting, and the middle for a wire. I'll be looking for one, and if need to, order a new one.

I have LEDs for all the other lights ... head...

I am a lucky man 🍀

Thank You Model T Family 🙏

FJ

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Occasionally you see people on FB post a video of starting up an engine they've been working on. But they haven't installed the radiator yet and there's no coolant. It makes me cringe. How long can you do that before the damage starts?

Hello all.
Last month the family decided to take a fall ride in the 23 touring. We went on our way and there was not the slightest hint of a problem. As I was approaching a stop sign (two miles from home), I slowed and used the low pedal neutral, but then all went silent and we coasted to the roadside. There was no backfire, no struggle. It just...

What size replacement cast iron pistons were available from ford back in the day? I pulled these from my 27 TT engines while back and just got around to taking the rods off them when I noticed that they were oversized. My 3-4” micrometer is out of commission at the moment and I can’t tell if these are 0.025” or 0.0025” oversized. Someone educate...

Could someone please tell me or show me the correct location for the horn on a 26 tourer. I'm new and have bought my first (?) model T. Thanks.
John

ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO THE FIRST AUTO RACE TOOK PLACE--IT WAS WON BY A WOOD SPOKE WHEEL CAR AT A SPEED OF SEVEN MPH. A 25 MILE TRIP.---HOW DO I KNOW THIS ?--I WISH I WERE THERE.

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I have heard about people installing a Model A crankshaft in a Model T. What are the advantages? Also, how can I tell if my 1927 Model T speedster has a Model A crank from past owners?

This morning somebody in one of the FB Model T groups asked about air filters.
I didn't have a page on the subject, so I made one.

I have an issue with my coupe. It will not go into high gear. In the photos, the break is on, then pushed forward, with no movement. You can see were I have to pull the peddle forward.
What may be the problem.

George
Elkhorn, Nebraska

I've a '72 Road Runner that I need to get painted. The two painters I've used in Elizabethtown KY are permanently finished due to health factors.

The car is at my parents near Elizabethtown KY and I'm in Nashville TN. All body repair work has been completed. If anyone has a strong & personal recommendation in the general areas, please reach out....

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On another thread I was asked about the band type currently in the 13T. I didn’t install these bands, so I don’t know the type. I’ve previously found a box of Scandinavian bands in one of the parts boxes, possibly a clue. I’ve attached a pic, do they look like the Scandinavian type bands?

I read a previous thread about how to tell when you need...

In the interest of Touring safety, I installed turn signals on a 6 volt Model T with a mag. With the engine off, they work great. With the engine running, they work erratically. I'm using a 6 volt neg ground mechanical flasher and 6 volt lens.
Is it the mag causing inference or the generator?
My first attempt installing turn signals was using the...

Cycle Guards on your T Speedster

I am planning to install cycle guards (mud guards - or fenders in the US - that fit over the front wheels and move with the steering).

I am sure someone out there has done this before and I am interested to see how you fixed the brackets to the spindle.

Please share a picture or two as a picture is better than a...

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The Rouge never built complete Model Ts, but it did make nearly every part that went into them. The parts were shipped back to Ford's Highland Park plant for assembly into finished cars. Not until the Model A, introduced in 1927, were cars fully built at the Rouge.

I found this information on the Henry Ford web site. All sort of free information.

My Stipe camshaft, standard 0.0250 lift, is about 2 year old. I have to rotate the engine to open each valve to be able to get to the lower adjustment flat on the tappets to be able to adjust them. I put a dial indicator on the top of the valve, rotate the engine to the valve is full open and then adjust the tappet to set the opening to 0.240 then...

I have a Weaver Auto Ambulance that is incomplete. It is missing the part on the top that looks like a dancing crab that is shown in this picture.
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Does any one have one to copy? Is that part necessary to use the device? I know there are a few of these around and used to know where there was at once upon a time, but have lost...

Starting today - limited space available for free enclosed parts transport along my route from Indiana to California
for Model T Hobbyists working on their own car 👋

Restrictions Apply 🧐

You must be an active dues paying MTFCA Member

No free transport to or from a business
or volume parts seller

Pick up & drop off must be directly along my...

Does anyone reproduce the front seat rear panel for a 22 Touring?

I have looked at the suppliers and only see that panel for a high cowl 23.

Thank you, Art

Last spring when I needed a head gasket and nobody had them, a forum member from California sent me one. Now that I have received the one I had on back order, I need to send it on to him, but can't remember who sent it, or where I wrote his name and address down. It doesn't help that my phone dumped all my contacts a couple of months ago.

Did...

Who makes and sells patch panels for the T's?

Good Deal, Bad Deal no idea?? Saw on Green Bay Craigslist.
Have nothing to do with these parts or Individual selling whatsoever. Just saw it and though I’d pass on.

I wonder who owns a car close to one of the milestone number T' s. Any one have a car with lots of 0's in the serial number ? One million, one. Or ten million three, Fifteen million eight ? Just a thought about what may still be around.

For all my painting on T and parts I use Binks model 62 paint guns. I have a problem! I can not find repair kits or seals for these guns. Any one know where I can buy these parts ? Help.

I have removed my 1927 starter prior to having my engine rebuild. I could just buy a one, but I want my grandsons to have the experience of rebuilding it. We have the Model T Tips video showing how to do it. It appears that we need to use a Growler . Are these available to buy or rent?

Where can I obtain information on how to replace the door glass in my coupe?

So im just about finished with the differential and drive shaft but i was wondering what do yall use for grease for the bearings and such. I was wondering because i have seem to run out pf grease and is there any dpecific one that is best for the bearings on the model t?

Fitting Blockley tyres to my 24 Tudor.

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Why does the front tires, mostly the front left I believe, bow in like it is about to collapse when I turn to the left.

I tighten the wheel that kinda helped, but not much. The inner bearings were not very tight. Is this a bad bearing situation?

It is still in the restoration stage. It is not street worthy. I drove it on the lawn.

Thank you...

Am i missing a 4th main bearing cap that inserts on clutch spring side of 4th main in pic below ? If so ..anyone got one to sell?

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Anybody knows some facts about the fairly uncommon one piece steel felloe/rim wheels used for a short time on Model T. I have on my 1919 Touring those with 30x3 in front and 30x 31/2 in rear. But I also have this type in 30x 31/2 for the front. Will be greatful for as much info as possible on these fairly uncommon model T wheels

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Over time, I have been trying to pick up original T era tools to have on hand when I actually need them. Recently I picked up an original Ford 5-Z-445 transmission band clamp. Before getting it, I could tell it was quite different than the reproduced version that the parts suppliers sell. When it came, I was really surprised to see how different...

I have nine coils. Some test OK using the hand held Model T Coil Winding Checker Coil Beeper and some do not. Should I discard the ones that do not test OK or should I make them available to someone? What use could someone make of them?

The Lang’s have head gaskets back in stock. Get ‘em while they are hot!

Visited swap meet in south GA over the weekend. Good weather, lots of rods customs and other cars in the corral. Very few Model T parts.

Did see a complete, but non-running 1926 touring, offered for $4500, had a Ruckstell too ;)

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For Original Smith, the floor mat has 'Made in USA' :lol:

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Found...

It saddens me to let you know that our machinist of over 40 plus years has passed away a few minutes ago. Glenn Larson, tool and die maker and one of the best. About five weeks ago he came down with a fever which turned out to be pneumonia, after going to the doctor he got the test and was told he had Covid, he has been on a ventilator for three...

Join us in welcoming Rachel Hughes as the new Executive Director of the MTFCA and Model T Museum.

Rachel Hughes of Richmond, Indiana was recently selected to serve as Executive Director of the Model T Ford Club of America and the Model T Museum. The announcement was made by current MTFCA Executive Director, Susan Yaeger, who is retiring on...

Hello again. I'm quite curious about the first Ford Model T that was ever made. I believe it was made in 1908. What I'd like to know is that who bought the very first Model T? Also, does anybody know what happened to that first T? Is it still around to this day or was it scrapped sometime before? Thank you for your time.

Note the drum brakes on this car...

Does anyone know what the correct spring dimensions are or a good pic of what one looks like for the front door of a 1915 Touring car?

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I'm posting some pictures of an original 1909 drive shaft, tube and original removable rear babbited rear bearing. The roller drive shaft bearing came along in 1910. Before that, the bearing consisted of a casting with a poured Babbitt center. It first was introduced it early 1909 in a smaller version, then increased in size later in 1909 to the...

Okay, so I'm fed up to here with the typical green drops under both my Ts from that cussed, period-correct looking radiator petcock dripping incessantly. The vendors CLAIM the original style (as well as the modern version) don't leak. I say ha! Prove it!
That said, has anyone bought one or the other in the last year, and indeed do they NOT leak?

I have a friend and club member putting a 1911 together he has the rear end halves.
But no guts. Will a later black-car ring & pinion, carrier, etc. work in this rear?

Could this set up be used on a T?

Hello All my friend and I were going to attempt to replace the ball on a early front radius rod. We are thinking to cut the old one away on the milling machine drill hole in a inch and a quarter stainless ball barring. I can imagine some here must have tried this, and if not I still would like to hear what the thoughts are on this idea. Or is...

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Somebody posted this video in one of the FB Model T groups this morning. I may do some winter driving, but probably not this much.