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Does anybody know the limits on when an axle housing is bent enough to warrant attempting to straighten it? My axle shaft is off-center in the housing by .134”. This was a new, modern axle shaft that was installed in 2017. The shaft itself does not appear to be bent. The Hyatt bearing is good, within tolerance and no play, and the shaft itself has...

Hi all-

I'm writing an article for our local newspaper about the guys who used to assemble the Model Ts in Woods Hole, Mass. after they came off the train. Years ago I was given a set of photos by the grandson of the Ford dealer (Walter Renear) in Vineyard Haven where they were then taken by ferry to be sold.

But I'd love your help giving these...

I was offered a free top, made by someone who could get the materials and make it themselves, but the catch was that I had to supply the pattern in either detailed measurements or an old top I could loan him as a template. Does anyone have a diagram with measurements for a 27 touring top, or maybe someone has an old top I could borrow for a...

Over the 88 years I have lived and the 74 years I have owned current or vintage cars, there are some I would like to have today. I will only list a few.

1932 Lincoln KB fordor. Owned it in 1949.
1927 T roadster neat origional owned it 1954-56
1948 Chevrolet convertible owned in 1954
1951 Pontiac convertible owned it 1956-58
1932 Ford B400 V8...

Sorry for this very basic question but I’ve never driven a T and just joined this club. While waiting for my very first T (‘25 Roadster) to be delivered I’m attempting to get my head around the shift sequence. Watching a few videos it appears the only item not covered is when do you put the parking brake handle in the most forward position ?...

BATTERY CUT OFF SWITCH--I'm installing a knife type battery cut off switch. Reading the description of installation, it says that it should be installed on the negative side. Since the T is negative ground, I planned on stalling it on the positive side. Am I correct??

I want to send Happy Birthday wishes to our wise friend and mentor Stan Howe. Stan, I hope this next year keeps you in great health and good humor.
(This might be a prelude to asking you to kiss my OF and only that!)
Ken Buhler

I cant upload my photos on the classified. Do they have to be a certain size
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I have a 26 fordor. What appears to be original...when make a hard right turn at low speed a get a loud rubbing or almost grinding noise.. it sounds like it is under the floor board..what do you think ? Worn out thrust washers in the rear ? Or u joint ? Or what ?

Any comments are appreciated about installing Model A B camshaft in a Model T. My biggest question is the offset in the end cylinders, just like if you install a Model A crank. The offset is about .090. Do you use a different lifter, A and T have the same size foot. There is not alot of room for bigger foot at the front. It is certainly better for...

Well ladies and gentlemen the last month of a year I'm sure we won't ever forget.

Got the new front spring and shackles together, waiting for the paint to dry on various parts and the spring clip bar. Will get in a few more miles on before setting up for winter and digging into band replacement.

I came across some mention in other threads about using motorcycle oil in a Model T. Since many motorcycles share the engine oil with the transmission like our T's, I wonder if the formulation would have any advantages over conventional automotive oil? Anybody care to comment?

I am told that the later improved runabouts and coupes came with split bumpers. In the book Model T Ford by Bruce McCalley on page 375 there is a fordor with bumpers front and rear. On page 376 there is a tudor with bumpers front and rear. On page 377 there is a coupe with bumpers front and rear. On page 378 there is a touring with bumpers front...