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Hi, These are the original rear spring pack brackets and parts but the lower retainer which is original does not seem to reach slightly. See red circle. I tried a c-clamp to compress it a bit so that I can get it on but it isn't going all the way. The other side is fine. Any suggestions on how to compress it a bit to get it back on?

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Original Smith, and T Masters like him, are good for our hobby and good for our Club.

It's my experience that, more often than not, home garage mechanics who have accumulated decades, (in this case 60+ years), of Tin Lizzy maintenance knowledge are not willing to tinker on cars along side the generations now coming up in our hobby. However,...

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Steve Lang was right.

The final outcome of the problem posted below was that the previous speedometer cable key sheared off in the swivel when the speedometer head imploded and seized with 35 mph of force. This is why the beautiful new $225.00 reproduction cable with brass ended casing, that Lang's sold me, would not insert more than 3/8 . This...

I just saw a Ford commercial stating that one does not become a 117 year old auto manufacturing company without being open to change and pledging to manufacture electric cars. Regarding the feasibility of the nation changing over to electric cars, environmentalists and New Green Dealers always stress the necessity of this, so as to eliminate the...

Looking for ideas on how to mount 21 inch Chevy wheels for a speedster project...

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20201228_195356.jpg 20201228_195446.jpg I have two sets of the reprinted Ford Service Bulletins that the MTFCI reprinted at one time. These are on fine quality glossy paper; not on a CD and both have the hard cover binder that came with them. These cover only the years 1919, 1920, 1921, and 1922, only, although I have a complete set that I could...

There is this 26 roadster pickup in a garage. It was last run in 1971 and has sat buried in a garages for the last 50 years. the problem is, it has sat in my garages. It started out when I was 15 with a stuck motor, a frame and 2 axles and evolved into a roadster pickup by finding parts and assembly. Then I got married and there it sits.
Now the...

Does anybody have any pictures of a completely disassembled Hogs Heads (and I mean the Model T Parts, not some bloody pigs head), that is without pedals and or any of the other parts on or in it? Any and all of them I'd like to have pictures of and what I need is front, right side, rear and underneath and the years they came from. I'm especially...

I'm in the process of removing the magnets from a T flywheel and want to use the spools as oil slingers and as well, I need something to hold the ring gear to the flwheel. The brass bolts are 14-24, and I'm thinking of stacking two spools together (two high) 90 deg apart on the flywheel. Are the original brass bolts strong enough to handle the job...

Has anyone had experience with this tire? I need 4 tires and the price of these is really low. Sometimes low price means other things are low about the product.

I am looking for the following VF issues:

Volume:17 Issues 4,5,6
Volume:18 Issues 1 thru 6
Volume:19 Issues 1 thru 6
Volume:23 Issue 6
Volume:29 Issue 6
Volume:35 Issues 1 thru 6
Volume:37 Issue 6

Does any one have extras?

Thank you,

Scott

Hi there,
I have a technical question about the starter.
What is the power of the starter (in KW) and what is the power consumption (peak and nominal current).
I am the President of the Ford Model T Club of Germany and a member really wants to know this.
Thank you in advance for the information and a good year 2021 with many fun trips to all...

From our shop to yours. Happy New Year, and confident of better days ahead. Tim & Connie 1B415264-61A1-44E2-8594-C8DC3EC9B746.jpeg

Questions for the historians out there: I am detailing my freshly rebuilt engine and transmission prior to installing it back in the chassis of my 1911 touring T. All those shiny nuts and bolts are going to corrode unless they are protected somehow. I remember reading that during assembly on the line someone would brush paint such areas. Did they...

I am using a Z head on my engine. Would it by risky to to lift it with a spark plug eye bolt? I am thinking out would not be a good idea.

John

I am interested in starting a new, or reviving an old, chapter in Louisiana.

I’m having trouble finding out who to contact and how to proceed.

Any suggestions?

Rich showed a picture of the brakes that he fitted to a Buick. This design applies the force with floating linkage and anchoring at the point of application(top of the shoes). Hydraulic brakes were designed with this feature, except for the last few years of the drum brakes when the anchoring was moved from the top to the bottom of the shoes. This...

Wishing everyone a very HAPPY NEW YEAR and may all your Model T wishes come true in 2021

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Happy motoring into the new year model t drivers. Take a look at this video my friend made this summer of my 14 buzzing up and down his driveway. Boy does that T sound sexy.

Happy Motoring,
Seamus

Here is nice night drive around Lake Miola in Kansas. It is not at midnight, but 10:00 PM is close enough for me. It is 27 degrees and just ahead of a snow and ice storm later tonight. Nothing like bringing in 2021 while driving a Model T. Happy New Year!
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Hello all,

I was recently given a nice, wooden steering wheel for my 1915. The wheel that is currently on the car is one of the black Fordite ones from a later car. The Fordite wheel spider has one key slot, and the earlier wheel has two slots. The end of the column seems to have slots for two keys, with only one being used to secure the Fordite...

Hi To my knowledge 1926-27 rear brake levers are unique and are not reproduced. The cams are reproduced. I am cannibalizing 2 rear brake levers from old differential halves. Is there an easy way to remove these? The pictured cam is frozen. There is very little space between the lever and the housing to cut it with a grinder without possibly...

In regards to the brass fuel shut off valves that the parts suppliers sell that are attached at the carburetor, I have installed several on my T and after a year or so they become harder to turn on and off until they get stuck. Is there a way to lubricate the valve to restore it to working order? Right now I have to crawl under my car to turn the...

New Years T candy.

No gatherings outside our bubbles here in Alberta, but it was a lovely night for a post-midnight putter over to the sister-in-law's place to deliver a birthday present. My beloved is a New Year's baby and her sister was born exactly one year later. The weather was just below freezing at -4°C with almost zero wind and the roads nearly empty. What a...

I am interested to know if anyone has experience with the Stromberg M1 carburetor?
The reason I ask this is that I am working on a car that takes a Zenith T4X carburetor. It is a brass carburetor. Well, not ever working on this carb, I took it apart and quickly found out the air tube is made of pot metal. Further inspection showed that the pot...

Just bought a 25 coupe with the top light of the windshield that opens. The dividing seal is not too good and would like to replace it. The seal on the sides is just about gone. If someone has a coupe that they can view these seals, I would like a sketch of a cross section so I can look for replacement seals. Thanks Dick C.

Although I've never seen one, nor have I heard that these existed, my guess is that when in current production, there was a drawing of a finished engine block with all the machined areas' dimensions.

Does anyone know what the when new, finished, and ready for assembly did the block's intake and exshaust ports dimensions were?

Also, has anyone...

I guess maybe due to COVID, I've had just a bit too much time, sitting around contemplating things, some of which really don't really matter. (....altho' it does sometimes lead to confusion.) However, in this regard, I can't help but notice that not only on the forum, but even in well known and respected Model T books, magazine articles, manuals,...

Anyone know Stan Howe shipping address.
PM if you know it

Found this in a collection of coils. Can anyone tell me what type it is?

Other than stopping evaporation would there be any benefit to pressurizing a T radiator?

What can I tell by the color of these valves? The cylinders look/feel great.

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You start one project then find two more which need to be done. This is a case of I don’t know what I don’t know.

The advance lever, though the commuter rod, has to send the timer through a certain range of motion in order to generate a spark in the cylinder at a certain amount of degrees before or after TDC. I would believe this range begins...

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Hello fellow Model T-ers,

I just had my radiator repaired and flushed. I'm starting anew. I ordered a quart of water-soluble oil from Amazon. Can any of you tell me how much of it I need to put in my refreshed Model T radiator along with the garden hose water?

Thank you in advance.
Steven

You gotta love 'em, those rattling T's. But one day, using gasoline will no longer be cheap enough; electric cars are taking over! While I doubt gasoline will completely cease production anytime soon, Model T's might one day face the wrath of electric cars. However, I am sure that the far future generation might be interested in using Model T's...

I dropped off two wheels about Nov 19. They are now done and will be shipped soon. Very good turnaround. Metal felloes so he just put in new spokes. $160/wheel.

Evening all,

Been going through stuff for my various projects that have been on the backburner a few years. I have a cast-iron Warford 920-2 in the barn for a speedster project. In doing a bit more research, it seems I'm lacking the front coupler ball/ U Joint housing that connects the front of the warford to the back of the T trans.

How hard...

Julie gave me two new art wall hangings for Christmas. Framed photos of Henry Ford driving his six cylinder racer in 1906, and of the Ford Special racer sent to France, placing 2nd in Europe’s most prestigious hill climb.

Both were cover photos from the French magazine “The Great Outdoor Life:”

I am the luckiest....

How is this for chassis top coat? This will be a white speedster. Rust-oleum Farm and Implement $18 a quart at Tractor Supply was recommended by a friend who paints autos for chassis. Says it can be sprayed, brushed, rolled here

Greetings Model T Friends,

Due to the COVID virus, the Model T Ford Winter Clinic scheduled for Saturday, January 23, 2021, at McPherson College, in McPherson, Kansas, has been CANCELED.

This has been a very popular event in the center of the United States which has been going on for many years. It draws people from far and wide to hear...

I bought a new hot air pipe from Lang’s for my 26 Fordor and can’t seem to make it fit. Looks like I will need to modify it to make it work. Fits “OK” with the exhaust/intake manifold clamp on #4 removed but can’t get it to fit otherwise.

The hot air pipe on my 26 TT is a somewhat different design.

Anyone else ever have this problem?

Sad to say that Rich Wolfe, whom I posted about a few days ago, has passed away, at about 4 a.m. today. RIP Rich.

I think I’ve solve my problem that is a terrible supply of 20” TT wheel parts. When I got my 27 TT the rear wheels were in terrible shape. Namely the rims. I’m pretty sure you could read the news paper through most of the rust holes. So I thought I’d just get a better set. Now I’m positive that rims in good shape are made of unobtanium. I found a...

Going to bore my engine for new pistons.It measures .006 over standard will .020
Overs clean up or should I go ahead and get .030 pistons thanks philip

I've acquired a coil box with the switch mounted on the front of the box. This will be wired with ten posts rather than nine, with a separate post for each the magneto and the battery.

For the wires that connect the posts to the switch, and then from the switch to the strip on the bottom of the coil box, is it the black #14 gauge cloth covered...

I just posted this video on YouTube about a before & after installation of LED's on my '27 Tudor.
Before installation, I focused and aimed the incandescent bulbs according to the Model T Ford manual. After installation of the LED's the only adjustment was aiming each of the lights to the outside slightly so that the edges of the road are lit. I...

I assumed this cap is a high “ F “ 1913 cap. However, it has an upward sweeping top to the “F”, and the middle sweep just about touches the tail of the bottom sweep. It is an original cap. I’m thinking there were several variations of 13 caps, all with high F, but with different stamping and sweeps of the letter?...

Here's a photo of a lineup of early Ts taken on West Center St. in Pocatello, Idaho, date unknown. Our members can doubtless identify the year of the Ts, and whether that's an N , R , or S at the end if the row.

I'm surprised to see evidence of so many early Ts in southeast Idaho. There certainly didn't seem to be any survivors when we began...

I wish I could give credit to the person who photographed this Covid testing sign and posted it on the Web. I'm sure he/she/it won't mind if I post it here. I know it has absolutely nothing to do with Model T's, but it DOES pretty well sum up 2020, doesn't it? Jeez, what a lousy year!!! PLEASE tell me we won't look back in 2021 at 2020 as the good...

I was recently asked if there were any Model T engine rebuilders in Virginia.

I said I knew of four or more in Ohio, two that did rebuild them, and two that used to rebuild them, in Virginia, but I'm no sure if there are any left.

A few years ago I went with a friend that had Mitch Sine rebuild two for him.

They are still running good, but I'm...

Got a call on this yesterday. TT Miner Company Popcorn truck. Sorry for the pictures but the garage is pretty cramped. Not sure what the disposition of it will be yet. Family is wanting to sell but not sure if they’ll use an auction or list in some other manner. I’ve no interest or financial gain in it, just wanted to let everyone know what’s on...

Hi all,
Does anybody know if there is a difference between lengths/shape of the gas tank strap of a 26 Coupe and a 26 Tourer, or are they the same and interchangeable? Thank you very much.
John

Seems a little techy , but got good results.

I purchased a new Brassworks radiator for the 23 Roadster, I attempted to use the old petcock from the old radiator but it was a bit to big for the new threaded hole, so ordered a new petcock from Lang's and it also is to large for the threaded hole. Has anyone else had this problem and if so have a solution.

I've tried to open the home web page both from this page and as a new page and all I get is the emblem.

There is nothing like having the right tool to do a job right. I learned that last year when doing all the spindle bushing work when I was restoring our 15 runabout. The T's are pretty simple to work on, but there are certain tools that were built by Ford, Stevens or Wilson that just make the job easier.

Short of doing babbitt work and...

I have a choice of a 3 port Olds head and a '28 Chevy OHV head to use on a spare motor that I want to convert to OHV. Is there anyone producing the adapter plates on here or anyone that might have one for sale? It would need to be shipped to Scotland (at my cost obviously)

Slainte Mhath :)

Challenges gettingnew tanks is real. Hopefullysomeone will take the reins and starte making new ones again. Danny Lorenzi was one recently in need of a new tank. One of our clubmembers, David Cuddy, had a 26,27 tank that he installed in Danny's truck. He then was able to repair Danny's tank and did get it re-installed. Danny likes the installed...

and a Christmas story I love watching both due to the car content, was wondering if the car George Bailey drives and eventually runs into the tree is a Model T. Any input would be great.

1923 Roadster..My terminal block on the firewall is cracked, so I am going to replace it. The wiring harness from the ignition switch on mine is routed through the opening below the terminal block. Looking at several pictures, it appears that the harness should go through the opening above the terminal block. So, I was going to reroute mine until...

Hello all Merry Christmas, I am planning on spraying white Tractor Paint on my chassis. I have this Craftsman 919.15624 Paint Sprayer, is it good enough? I have not used it for 15 years. Owner's manual is now missing, nothing turning up on duckduckgo and another well known search engine that I am trying to get away from. This one seems close: Any...

My nephew was a good boy last year and Santa gave him his reward

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Have a wonderful day everyone!

..put our exterior Christmas light strands on the front porch, which I had resisted doing for the past 15 years. This year I finally gave in and honored her wishes. See what you think.
Marshall

Well, I DID put the Xmas lights out on the porch, didn't I ???

For those who have a kindle or kindle emulator on their cellphone there is a Ford related book on Amazon Kindle for $1.99 - Fordlandia: The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford's Forgotten Jungle City might make an interesting read. For that price it's hard to go wrong.

Problem: The South Carolina Model T Ford Club Chapter ran out of folks who wanted to keep it going.

Possible Solution: Are there 4 other folks that would be interested in either reactivating the South Carolina Model T Ford Club Chapter or if it is wiser, helping to start a new Chapter of the MTFCA in the South Carolina area? Or we could even...

Having just installed a set of Gypsy curtains on my ‘26 RPU, I recalled that someone had posted that they had a bunch of NOS hooks available. The hooks that come with the new curtains are pretty much useless. Do any of your remember who that was or are able to find that post?

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a chance for a quiet reflection after this unusual year.
May the Good Lord keep you and yours in the year ahead

Kind regards all
Adrian

Sharp eyes may be able to tell if this is a TT or a truck conversion. Perhaps the year of the plate, photo noted as being an Idaho scene. That plucky little T has a huge load on, kids and all, looks like it's got an additional 2hp up front to help with it.

Hi All,
Happy Holidays to all. I'm fixing my 26 front cross member and I'm wondering about the holes on either side of the square hole used for the spring bolt.
1. what's the purpose and are they original?
2. should I weld up the holes? Will that weaken the steel?
3 was there a piece of metal on the top of the crossmember (top plate?) which...

We here is snowy Minnesota (Arealbig snow yesterday) would like to take the liberty of wishing all of you out in Model T Land and very merry Christmas and a happy, safe & healthy NEW YEAR.

Darel and LaVerna Leipold (in behalf of all the Model T persons in Minnesota.)

Here is a setup I used on my 1925, to convert it to a stoplight. I'm using a factory taillight and license plate bracket. The bulb is used for Model A cowl lights to convert them to turn signals. I have to file one tab off the bulb to do this. I don't know why Snyder had to put an offset tab on this bulb, but that's Snyder for you! The license...

Which of the two cowl lacing sets would be correct for 1924 steel firewall? The one on the left is 3/8 the right is 1/2 Cowl Lacing sets.jpg

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I only use a trace amount of antifreeze all year so i drain both old cars in the winter. While i was draining the Model A i happened to see it's time for a new fan belt!! I ordered one and she who must be obeyed said you don't need it now, your not going to drive it this winter!! If the good looking belt had not stopped where it was i might have...

As much as I love my Model T Toohobby and everything that goes with it, I find that it is taking up more time now than I have available.
I am struggling to keep up with the everyday basics of life just now in these most trying times.
Cleaning and cooking and helping maintaining my home.
The garden also takes a lot of time.
So, something has to...

Brian Jordan, Eric Sayer and Jerry Kramer were elected as MTFCA Board members for the 2021-2023 term. Congratulations to them! I want to personally thank Rod Barrett and Steve Bourgeois for also running. The nine member Board sets the policy and direction for the Club, meeting several times a year either via Zoom or in person and requires a good...

Have a basket case 1912 September build that came with no firewall. Can some good member please give me sidelight bracket location
for at least the top bolt hole. Would appreciate any help. Dale

...my November/December VF arrived.

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The swell cover photo shows the museum annex in Richmond with its new T-era paint job.

What is this thingamabob?

A friend recently hit a pothole. Stopped, couldn't see any damage. A mile later the steering locked up. The front main leaf had broken across the centre bolt hole, the 2 sides worked out of the spring clamps and the front of the car dropped down. Never heard of this before, but it is an obvious stress point for the leaf.