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A friend of mine has a complete chassis and running gear that he's had for years in his pole barn. He was going to do something with it, and now that he's getting older, he's thinking about selling it. The engine runs sweet, and he said if he made a seat to sit on he could drive it around! It's a 26' and had a tudor sedan body on it at one time,...

I’ve had some issue with a lack of power and the T running rough when the throttle is open more than halfway or so. Been going on since I got it back on the road about a month ago. I have a solution I’m working on just don’t have it in place yet.

I drove the T to my barber shop about an hour ago. T seemed to be running a little rougher than...

I would like to hear from any one that has purchased the 12 volt starter from Lang's. The new style gear reduced one, priced at $439.95 Our you happy with it?
Tom

A couple of years ago I bought a set of chrome wire wheel lug nuts. They have begun to rust under the chrome that is peeling off. Did I get a bad set or is this a common issue? For $190 I expected a longer life.

Here is an email I received . I have a tractor conversion listed on Craigs list. This guy was willing to buy it at my price sight unseen. I should have known, no real Model T guy pays full price. Now today I get this email. I know it is a scam but I forget how. Sadly I have already given him my address. I asked him for contact information for the...

Who can guess the purpose of this accessory? I know because I found it in its intended spot on a Model T Ford. It is made of brass and felt lined. CE79F5C9-9E52-401C-9112-B0849F728150.jpeg 923B0F7E-12B7-4E34-B67E-8F4FA47C9D34.jpeg

For Sale 1922 model t engine and trans.

Redoing the top on my '19 Roadster and never thought about why there are two mounting holes on the center bow for the front top bow pins. What is the purpose of this arrangement and which holes should the front bow pins be in when the top is up? Looks like the top holes but ... I have only had the top up a couple of times in 40 odd years and just...

I have been collecting T parts for about 20 years, and I finally have enough parts now to finally build a speedster out of parts I was given from people throwing them away or through buying/trading. I have a Canadian 1916/1917 unused block (never installed in a car), a 1917-1927 front axle, 1917-1925 rear axle, frame section from a 26/27 T, 4...

Just saw this on AACA web site.. They have canceled the Car Show at Hershey.

Just wanted to let you know. Dan

This thread is to be about How engine and drive train modifications effect vehicle, acceleration, top end speed and power(ability to climb steep grades . It was triggered by another discussion about water pumps.
As a base line lets assume a 1917 -1926 perfectly tuned engine that runs perfectly well on magneto or 6volt battery, perfectly adjusted...

How far out from the center are the footman loops on the front and rear top bows on a 11 Touring? These are the loops that the leather straps attach to. Also, does the bottom of the rear strap with the round metal buckle attach to the top saddle bracket? Thanks, Art

I have understood that the generator sometimes needs to be charged for it to put current out. I had a short in the cutout and replaced it with a diode cutout. The ammeter doesn't show charge. What is the procedure to zap the generator?

Here are some photos of the correct gas light tube on the radiator, and the frame tube at the front. Note, the frame tube is routed on the inside of the two steering column to frame bolts. This car still has the original red rubber hoses which are 7/16 diameter. The two tubes to the headlights are 10 long. The brass tubing is double flared on the...

Nice weather so we went out for pumpkins, she picked out three that were so big I had to wire the trunk open!Resized_20200923_131616

There is a Duke's mixture of weights out there when I search for the weight of an ordinary 1927 T coupe.

Has anyone weighed theirs or have a definitive weight for their machine?

Thanks kindly, Tom in Taylor Mill, KY 41015

I just today, received my Vol. 49, No. 29 issue of Old Cars Fall Hershey Issue, which contains a 3-page article with photos, entitled Model T Heaven , and subtitled Antique Auto Ranch offers original Tin Lizzie parts & more . A very interesting and well written article about Antique Auto Ranch owner Tom Carnegie and his business, his Model T...

I posted this topic a few days ago. There were responses, but now I can't find it. I wonder where it went!

The 1919 roadster runs great, pulls hills no problem. Now for some reason, it idles rough. What to check first? It has a new Anderson timer and rebuilt coils.

Is it possible to replace top pads without fully removing the top? We put the top on my 16 50 years ago, and the covering is still in excellent shape, except for some minor discoloration of the rear window. Its always been stored up, except for stupidly leaving it down last winter, when a rodent helped itself to one of the pads. My dad and...

Many years ago when our '26 coupe was restored, the package tray behind the seat back was not done correctly. I am now attempting to make it right but I have very little to go on. Can someone tell me how deep the shelf should be, for example, how far below the bottom of the rear window frame? If anyone has done this from scratch before and/or has...

I pulled the engine out of my 1925 Coupe. It had a few things wrong with it so I decided to take it out. First thing I did is have the crankshaft magnafluxed as always. In the attached photo, you will see a photograph of a 1/4 inch long crack in the #4 rod journal. I am considering putting it back in the car. Here are my reasons why. Please keep...

Dan, could you please email me? I have a question about Luray. Thanks! :D

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I found a bunch of body block for a '26-'27 T in my father-in-law garage.
Trying to research where they belong, it seems that go on a roadster or coupe.
Does the touring car need blocks?
If so, where can I find where they go? I have been under the '26 T, and have not seen any place for blocks.
I am replacing all the interior wood and have a lot...

Hi all! I got a modern camshaft seal that appears to fit nicely in my cover. I got a nicely made timing cover indexing tool from Gene French, (thanks, Gene!!) And I am ready to go. Almost. The modern crankshaft seal from what I have read goes on backwards: i.e
With the open side of the seal facing the front of the engine and the closed side with...

We are excited to get on the road again and see people and do things. Steven Lang will be going to the Luray show and if you need anything let us know. We can bring preorders down without shipping costs, so you can give us a call or send an email to the shop. The truck leaves October 3rd, so just let us know by October 2nd. Steve is glad to be...

Hey guys. I'm looking to do a preliminary mounting of my 27 27 Touring pickup body and sub frame to my frame. Just looking to see if you guys have instructions/prints for what goes where and how to mount everything.

Are these the correct pivots for a 24 roadster top ? These came with this car but they do not seem to fit properly. I also can not figure how they fasten to the vertical pillars. DSCN0001_05.JPG DSCN0002_05.JPG

I just can't visualize how the front windshield seal is supposed to look and be installed to the front bow on my 11 Touring. Can someone post some pictures of one installed? Thanks, Art

Hi
My name is Patrick i come from germany,my english is not so good.
I have a Model T from 1926/27

The first problem is that my first gear does not work properly, on the straight it goes but as soon as a mountain comes, it no longer makes it, second gear works fine.
I have already renewed the brake bands but they didn't get any better. I forgot...

This seat has a profile of 16 W x 20 1/2 H x 3 and 11 3/4 between mounts. The quality suggests it came from a comparatively expensive vehicle. I should have posted this ten years ago when we had many more active senior members. Thank you for any input.
Ken Buhler

I am looking for new or nice used brass motometer that has Boyce on it instead of Ford to use on my 09 Maxwell. Steve

I have 48 spoke 21inch Hayes 1ea111 front wheels
My friend has rear wheels 1eb211. 36 spoke
What year were these made? All information
I have say 1 ea100 is 48spoke and 1ef200 is 36 spoke are model t ford.
Thank you
Martin

Always good to have a cool head. I've got one to replace the former one on my gow job.

I found this photo that was taken on May 12, 1913 after an Easter Sunday tornado.
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It has a 6-rivet rear axle housing, which puts it earlier than July 1911.
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The other photos show interesting details. There is a cutout pedal on the left.
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I tried to get a close up of the radiator...

About halfway up the spiral highway from Lewiston, Idaho to the Palouse Prairie was a spring where a traveler could get a drink, and cool down a steaming Model T in need of water.

When I took apart my 1923 touring's transmission to replace a busted low drum, I found that one of the triple gears had seized and spun the pin. It wallowed out the hole enough to make the pin wobble quite a bit, so the flywheel is toast. So I went to the barn and picked out a new flywheel that looks like it will serve. In reading about installing...

How is a new felt (or other) front crank gasket be installed on the block side? I wouldn't be opposed to installing a modern type seal, but really don't want to disrupt the crandlk and main bearing fitingsvto lift the crank up far enough to install.

That pretty much leaves rope (I saw a Mike Bender video where he installed a teflon impregnated...

I'll be starting on a wooden bed for my 1915 cut-down touring soon. Instead of making it all up, was hoping to start with plans for an accessory bed if available. Does anyone have a good source to share? Thank you in advance! Photos shown are of other members from here that I've been saving in an 'inspiration' album. Shared here to show what I am...

The cross shaft will not rotate in the mounting brackets. How do you loosen them so it will? RUST

Just installed my starter from the Coil Doctor. Absolutely pleased. Thank you Mr. Mize for the quick turn around.

Ok a barn shot from Sunday and one from today

Why did ford only use one bushing on the 26 drive plate ?
Thank you Larry

Our 21 touring has a Holley NH swivel top carburetor. The carb is in good shape, but since the swivel top was originally for 1925-26 cars with taller firewalls, the adjusting rod makes too large of an angle at the U-joint to go through the shorter 21 firewall, making it very difficult to adjust the mixture while in the car.

Does anyone know if I...

See picture I have a 4 hole quadrant for a 2 hole frame. Possibilities:

1) Only put 2 rivets in (the outside holes line up with the frame holes) high five myself and call it a day.
2) Drill 2 more holes and put all 4 rivets in.
3) Get a 2 rivet quadrant which I don't have.

Thoughts? Will a 4 hole quadrant work on a 2 hole frame?

I’m installing the top on my 1923 runabout and have noticed that the “lift the dot” fasteners that come with the kit are not the same size as the originals on my bows. The male fasteners that thread into holes on the inside metal supports have a smaller head than the originals and naturally they don’t fit the new female fasteners. Does anyone have...

I have been supplying top quality, correct Grade 5 wood wheel hub bolts for some years now; Lang's and Chaffin's also carry them. Now a distant relation of mine who owns a machine shop with a number of automatic screw machines has given me a more affordable quote on making correct Grade 5 hub bolt nuts from the Ford print, so I'm testing the...

We all know the number of nice days are coming to an end. Today we had perfect weather, 8 guys/cars for our usual Covid picnic tour . If I do say so myself we're gettin' pretty good at this!
After good eats and fellowship off we went on a 42 mile jaunt west of Russ's place where we had our picnic. Made a short stop at a neat little mom & pop...

Getting the front and rear bumpers back on the Fordor, thanks Jeff Humble. I wanted to find the 9/16-18 square nuts that hold the outer bumper clamps to the backing plates and found them item #56NSQ8/fine @ Ziegler bolt in Canton Ohio.

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What happened? Anyone go? Dan

Having some wheels prepped for powder coating and the guys had noted a few spot were the spokes were separated @ the rim. Wondering if this could be repaired before coating and what would be considered worth repairing or common due to age/design of wheel.

The interior of the rim were the separations are looks like the other spoked centers. Any...

A bunch of my buddys and our wives went to Silverlake Michigan this weekend to drive the back roads. My little T sucked up every tree root, rock and sand pit we could find. Pretty good company with a 29 Durant, 31 Grahm Paige, 25 Dodge Brothers, 28 Dodge Brothers, 29 Chevy and my 26 pickup. The T performed like it was made for these roads, which...

I’m looking for ANY 7D77120D-02D6-41FF-9DAD-3223D0F117B2.jpeg 4820AEEB-858D-451B-BC13-B3C943C4ED0E.jpeg length of small leaf chain. Can you check your junk drawers? Looks to be 1/4” pitch, leaf chain is similar to roller chain but thinner without the rollers. It can be the two outer leaves with one or sometimes two inner leaves. The pic with the...

Can someone please tell me what carburetor this is? I need a needle and seat and the float is broken- thanks to me! The aftermarket tag says Kingston, but which one? On the casting inside the bowl there is a big 4. 209D1F20-5E2F-4AA8-AC7C-D7D7D0F63769.jpeg

I have some damage to my wooden top structure. Is it best to replace the entire wooden top, or repair the broken/rotted pieces? Also have some tears in top fabric and upholstery in the interior.

Yesterday during the home ride after ice cream at about 3 miles from home my car start to run as crap.
This morning I found why.

Andre
Belgium

When I try to attach photos to a post, nothing happens. I am on an Android smart phone updated from the one Chris B set up for me at our 2019 rally in Maryborough.
When I hit attachments, it lights up the add files box. When I hit that, it stalls. No action at all. What else do I need to do?
Be patient!
Allan from down under.

What material is used to pack inside mufflers thanks

I think I did everything right on the assembly of the rear wood wheels on our 26 wheels. I used a press like Steve Jelf shows in his video. All seems to be right. The hub and flange are tight against the spokes. The break drum is tight against the hub. When the bolts go thru there is not any thread thru the nut to hammer down. Any thoughts on how...

I have been getting the T ready for a tour.
The wood is in and waiting for the upholstery.
While waiting, I have turned my attention to the mechanicals.
I made sure it started and ran just like before.
The T is 12 volts, distributor and a Texas T Parts alternator.
While it was running I checked the voltage to the battery.
It was running at...

So I was working on the TT today and I wanted to check the timing. I followed the directions and found that when the #1 piston was at 15 degrees past TDC and the timer was all the way counter clockwise the TF coil would buzz. The clip for the adjustment rod was at 12 o-clock and I think it needed to be at 11 or so but it won't turn that far. Is...

Went around to a garage sale down the street and picked up an entire T load of 1920s radios. Got the entire lot for $50. deal was “load up” as much as you can in the car! Cash and carry!

Climbed over the windshield because the car was so full!

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Found this on the PreWarCar site, it's up for auction at Hershey at home
It is a lot of things, but i don't think it's 1917 for starters, fire away... :lol:

Can do ! Ain't fast, but she pulls !! :lol:

I plan on heading to Luray in a few weeks for the swap meet. This will be my first one. Folks ever bring random parts to barter/trade with?

There’s some things I’m interested in purchasing in the near future like Rocky Mountain brakes, new carb, etc. I’m guessing the RMB may be best purchased right from the source rather than a swap meet... but...

We just finished a transmission balance job for a customer and I thought I would share what we found when balancing the low and reverse drums. I have to say that while these drums were out of balance more than most, these were original Ford drums in pretty nice condition. Most times they are not this bad, but what the pictures are showing is a low...

I have removed the radiator from my 1927 coupe. The coupe hasn't been run since 1959. How do I clean out the inside of the radiator?

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Not sure if it's even Model T related. Bought it from a great friend that didn't come to Albany Pioneer day's this weekend.
Your thoughts on it's original purpose?

The weather was predicted to be cool and sunny so what batter activity would be warranted. Thanks to Joe Pinnelli for planning the backroads drive from Marrindale TX to Lockhart State Park where we enjoyed a catered lunch of BBQ from the BBQ capital of Texas. Nineteen Model Ts were represented including 4-5 TT trucks.A good time was enjoyed by all...

Hello, I recently aquired a 1917 Roadster with the front top bow broken off in the socket. what fasteners hold the wood bow in the socket and also what is best method to remove the wood ? Thank You

Where do I get instructions on how to post photos?

Only water in a rad is good for rust and 50/50 mix Antifreeze does not cool as well as straight water. I know, I open a jar.. Let's the action beginning. :lol:

Does anyone have a size list of the coil point hardware?

I am disassembling my 27 coupe. I plan to reuse the various bolts and other fasteners (I assume that is the way to go!) I will soak them in Krud Kutter - Must for Rust . Any comments or suggestions?

I put them in plastic bags and mark what part they came from.

My 1915 Touring has been running great until today. I always start on battery and switch to magneto and the car runs with no problems up to now. Today, I started and ran fine on battery but when I switched to magneto, the car immediately stopped running. I am going to pull the magneto post and check to make sure that it is clean. Is there anything...

I have a HALL SCOTT Ruckstell early Model TT rear end on my Model TT Truck. Yes, It does have the two gear spider instead of the later four gear spider. The cast name on the outside of the rear end says HALL SCOTT as do all the stamped internal pieces of the rear end (see first two pictures).

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A few weeks ago I had a wonderful birthday surprise, my wife got me a 1924 Model T, it’s been a fun few weeks, completely new way of driving. I’ve practiced a little just getting the feel, but I’m sure there will be a lot of speed bumps along the way! So I here by apologize in advanced to any newbie questions I will be posting lol! Thanks for the...

Found this on Atlanta Ga Craigslist, looks like Steve may be in the car wash business. B857240F-5FA6-470E-AF08-FFA5F888965E.jpeg

Wanted to get some talc before installing some tires. We were out at the shop so I did a little shopping. Amazon was around 14$ plus shipping(I don't shop there nor do I have Prime) for 16 oz, other prices for 16 oz were in that ball park. I found this one at 3.35 for 13 oz plus shipping (which wasn't too bad);
Might have been able to find it as...

I have a HALL SCOTT RUCKSTELL 2 speed rear end in my Model TT truck. It has both of the names on it, as an example of the naming, just like the shifting level that is in the first two pictures. But what I found interesting is the early shift lock body (in the 3rd and 4th pictures) is made of brass. So my question is; Has anyone seen a shift lock...

Intrigued by the fire engine found in the background of one of Grandad's slides (see my post at ) I had a look for Ford fire engines in Upper Hutt, New Zealand. Several Fire Brigades in New Zealand used Ford fire engines, so the design is not unusual here.

My search turned up this beast which belonged to the New Zealand Defence Force and was on...

Rear springs are all disassembled, wired brushed, rough areas sanded, and cleaned. Can of Spray slip plate will arrive tomorrow. I am only going to spray the surfaces that mate together. How much do I put on? One light coat? How long do I wait before assembly? A side note, when I disassembled the springs there was no trace of paint between them....

Got a knock when I decelerate so decided to take out some shims. Unable to narrow down which rod was knocking.

Got shims removed on #'s 1 and 4 and had a hell of a time getting a cotter key in the 2nd rod cap hex head on #4. Finally got the nut tight enough to reveal the cotter key hole. After removing shims on #1 I'm fairly sure that was the...

Has any one else had a problem with the externally adjustable pedals? Was driving the 26 Fordor that I had installed these on when I lost braking. Thought that I had lost the band lining at first. Saw a broken transmission drum take one out on a car previously so thought the worst. When the transmission cover was opened up, everything looked hunky...

The front top bow on my 1913 touring is not tight in the sockets and can be wiggled up and down by hand.
The curved part of the bow shows cracking.
What is the best way to reinforce the bow and tighten it in the socket?
Would something similar to J B weld or epoxy help?

Thanks for helping someone who’s a mechanical work in progress.

Gene

Anyone have success repairing their own flat fan belt with a vintage Singer 29-4 treadle sewing machine? Or repairing visors, side curtains, tops floormats.....
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Last night I helped a new T owner start his 1925 Runabout. Probably hasn't run in the last 4 or 5 years. It took some coaxing, but we finally brought her back to life. We ran the battery down till the starter wouldn't turn her over anymore, than began to crank. When she finally took off, it was only on 2 cylinders. Ran that way for a minute or...

For months now, the Shenandoah Valley Racket “T”ers have been planning and advertising the “one-time-only” FALL swap meet, to be held October 6, 7 and 8. At the bottom of every flyer and advertisement, we included the caveat that the event may be cancelled at any time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was necessary to do because of the uncertain...

Took the 13T to a local car show with over 125 cars. The Model T got the Promoters Choice trophy for being the favorite car. He said the Ford Model T simply stands out from the rest.

Sharing with you guys for two reasons. First, because my grandpa, Roger Hull, would be happy his T is out being enjoyed by his family and the public. And second, to...

Does anyone know anything about Blockley Tyres? They are advertised as a superior tire and it appears not made in Vietnam. The company says that they last longer and perform better. Apparently available in 30 x 3.5 and 30 x 3 clincher type, called a beaded edge in England.

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