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when I was a kid we had a model T and dad run the head lights on prestolite gas because you didn't have to clean the acetylene tank after use. I have never heard any body talk about this on the forum. fill me in on what the good and the bad of this. I checked with the local welding supplier and this is still available and they have the tank also

I just cleaned a old screw jack and plug wrench using a degreaser, wire brush and then gas. They clean up well, but there is rust. I want to paint both. Should I soak them in white vinegar? Any suggestions regarding primer and paint??

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I recently picked up a mixed bag of parts that included what is supposed to be a late 13 frame. The mounting of the rear cross member is odd compared to what I am used to. The back end of the side rails have a rough cut opening for the cross member to slide in and be attached. The area where the top of the side rails overlaps the cross...

I don't know what the story is but I like the photo. Obviously a 1916 T so the date is not correct.
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Looking for a retrofit for gas headlights to LED. Someone has made them I’m sure.

Thanks !

John

I dismantled a November 1919 engine to free it up for sale and found this. Removed the manifolds, head, tranny cover, crankcase, tranny and field coil. Problem was evidently in the 4th main. Anyway, was annoyed I couldn’t simply remove the cam gear cover. Upon further inspection I found this bronze piece bolted to the engine and crankcase on both...

I am need of a person in the Portland Oregon area who has a pan streighting jig. Please call or e-mail me with any help you can supply. Tom

Hey all,

I am willing to buy a tool to cleanup the thread on the end of the steering tie rod.
Can some one help me with the right size of the thread?

Thanks
Andre
Belgium

Need a starter and generator tested/rebuilt. Need icontact info.

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Outside is the same. Which is which? Early and late 26?

When I finished my Model T after a complete, 2 year restoration, in 1972 and was ready to start it and get it running, I was aware that there were machines that were made in the day to adjust the coils, but, I had no access to them and no idea how to find anyone who had one,so, when it came time to adjust my coils, I adjusted them by ear. That is,...

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I almost hate to ask, but I know some areas were overrun very quickly giingn folks little to no time to get out. I do know the Swanton Pacific 19 gauge railroad was decimated by the fires. This railroad was built from the 1915 Overfair Railway at the Pan-Pacfic Exposition; it's a tragic historic loss. But I haven't heard about any club members...

They have had a charger that could be wired to your mag post to charge a 6 or 12 volt battery. No one has them any more. Does anybody know where to get one. I am looking for one that will charge a 12 battery. Thanks

Just finished CU plating some starter brush plates. Now have get brush holders cleaned up and remounted. Dan
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I have watched a number of videos of coil restoration, and they show how the coils are adjusted using several different testing devices. Back in the day , how did the typical Model T owner keep the coils adjusted without having these devices?

Rust free, never been used 19 -22 choke rod and nob. Sell for 8 dollars plus shipping or trade for 26 or 27 choke rod.

Taking wife and kids up north this weekend. Any T guys in the area with things to suggest?
Tried googling things but everything is adds. Looking for local insight.

I needed to remove my old head lamp sockets from the housings and found that the pictured 1/4 drive 1/2 deep socket fit perfect to drive it down with out damaging the head lamp shell.

So I need to get a rebuilt starter. I have a core. Who rebuilds these for the vendors? Are they all rebuilt by the same company? I think I saw that Ron is not doing them anymore. Recommendations please?

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I recently chased and finally caught the remains of a 1913 Canadian Model T touring. This was a nearly complete car about 30+ years ago, but the previous owner took it apart for restoration and it had ended up apart for decades and is a mixture of rough parts and some new parts and a lot of bits and pieces are missing.

The parts...

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Does anyone know the center distance of the two 5/8 holes for adjusting seat position, in the wood seat frame (frame seat spring sits on) for a 1927 Coupe?

In addition, does anyone know if the seat spring is fastened to the wood frame, if so how?

Thank you
Joe
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I need to know how far the top bows extend above the sockets for a Roadster. I did a google search for the info I need but didn't come up with anything concrete. There is a drawing which has been posted many times which gives the total length for the socket plus bow (32-7/8 ) for the middle bow, but not the front or rear ones. Does anyone have...

A decent 1926 roadster pickup just sold for $21,175 on an online auction in Wi. Wood wheels, no options, older restoration. Whoda thunk it. We might have a goldmine.

Anyone have a set of Leon Parker’s wood plan sets lying around? There is NO old wood in my current project, I know the body mounting wood is available, but I also know there’s wood in and around the door frames, seats and so on...I’m bookmarking every forum post I can find with at least a picture or so..

Put on new lacing on my radiator shell but not sure what to do with the two ends, do I just trim it close to the end and just let it hang or wrap it around ?

Thanks,
Bill...

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Hello MTFCA.

Is there a way to test the functionality of a coil box (with four rebuilt coils) and switch outside of the car?

I have a wood coil box that was built a few years ago that I plan to use for my 1910 project. However, I am not sure that switch and the contacts inside the box are up to par. Is there a way to test the box and switch to...

Aside from auctions and swap meets, I do not find shopping the least bit entertaining. My ideal shopping experience goes as follows: 1 Enter the store; 2 Easily find the product which is where it obviously should be; 3 Pay for it; 4 Get the heck out.

Unfortunately, except for food and some household products, I find myself increasingly resorting...

Every time the T stops at a lite there is a horrible odor coming (I think) from the engine compartment. Can't smell it as I go down the road but I'm sure it is still there.

Any guesses as to what it might be??

From our past old school methods from those way before us. Since a Model T is a steam release vented cooling system, way back in the day an old boy showed me this trick. With the head on and the water inlet plug off, use denatured alcohol filling past the head gasket region. Take a lighter where areas are suspected and all other areas watching for...

Just acquired a fatman steering wheel with out the wood.

I bought the 17 inch steering. It kind of fit but seems a little big. But it will replace the black wheel on the '27 touring.
The 16 inch steering wheel arrived today and it was way too small. But will work on the '14.

What size of steering wheel fits the spider of a Fatman?
Is there a...

Please forgive the newbie question....

How do you know when to take up the slack in your connecting rod caps and remove a shim(s)? Is it a mileage thing? Do you wait to hear a knocking?

My engine was refreshed (not rebuilt) by Ross Lilleker last year and he's the one who assembled everything, so I'm pretty sure it doesn't need it. But I'd like...

I have a '14 with a serial number plate above the steering column that I don't believe belongs on this car, although it is original. On the 1913's I have the engine number is always the higher number, usually by over 1000. One is 16,898 and the other is 14,197.
The 14 I'm referring to the serial number is greater @70,759! I don't see how that...

I know the paint code for 1927 gunmetal blue for PPG is IM436 and Dupont is DS151. I am having trouble with my paint store as they dont have a formula for PPG (DBC, OMNI or OMNI PLUS) to be able to mix it. Does anyone have information on these formulas?

Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks

Randy

While traveling through Wyoming on I-90, I happened on the Frontier Auto Museum in Gillette. Incredible Museum, family-owned, open only 4 years, the owner was working on the floor, very friendly and willing stop to talk. Amazing collection. A must stop if you are in the area. Check out their website.

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I know this will probably generate a lot of different suggestions, but I am wanting to know what would be good wax to put on a Gloss Black Single Stage Urethane Enamel finish on my car. Thanks for any recommendations.

Hi, I am about to put my differential back together, trying for this weekend. Unfortunately I only have 4 studs (1 is chewed up so really 3) and 1 good bolt. I need either 2 bolts or 2 studs. These look uniquely tapered/specialized and are at least a week away if I order from Lang's. I am going to see what I can find in Houston and/or if any Space...

Is there still a source for VW 009 distributor shaft bushings and a few other small parts?

The shaft bushings seems to wear the most and is the most difficult to find.

Does anybody know where I can buy radiator hose for my 1926 model t roadster without ordering it from a model t parts supplier? Part numbers? Tractor supply? Agra supply? NAPA? I'm not a big fan of those red hoses Lang's and the like sell. It does not have to be original. I drive my t s ALOT. Thanks, bobt

Need a recommendation for a good cooling system rust inhibitor. One of my Ts has turned its cooling water red.

Hayden and Tara just got back from Yellowstone at o-dark 30 and Hayden told me he saw a Model T in Yellowstone with a wobbly left front wheel???? Bud. :D

I ran across this photo taken in 1920. Besides being a great period photo, I noticed that this car has an unusual steering wheel. It looks like it might have a lock and key in the front. Does anyone know for sure?

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To produce a period magneto battery charger consider this.

Dykes motor manual mentions a Warner battery charger for the Model T. The Warner system uses a wet RECTIFIER to convert AC from the Magneto to DC to charge the battery. The device would either be mounted on the outside running board, of if you had a coupe/roadster it could be inside the...

I swear that at the end of my life, should my Maker decide to send me to that warmer place, I will spend all eternity seeking the Ford engineer who aligned the Bendix cover screws with the transmission pedal linkage for surely he occupies the darkest corner of that place.

Has anyone used one of the carburetor cleaner fuel additives in their T? My Holley NH is acting like it needs a little freshening so before I order a rebuild kit I was wondering if this might help. Thanks!!

Scheduled for June 23-26, 2021

Is the 2021 Speedster Rally scheduled for June 16-19? Kentucky?

Hello Ladies and Gents.
I’m just in the process of setting up a Generator on a standard 6V. Model T.
I only thought it was the third brush that required setting and planned to set it to about 8 Amps. I have now been told that prior
to adjusting the third brush, you should rotate the complete brush holder (after loosening the 4 screws) and set it...

I posted on the Model T Ford Club of Facebook a while back about an engine stand I built from a Model T rear differential. Things I have found out. I can rotate the engine and transmission w/ pan 360 degrees. I can not rotate all the way around with the hogshead or the crank handle in place. The weight of the hogshead will not allow my braking...

This photo ws sent to me by a friend. I all ready told him what it is, years and such. Perhaps you would like to comment.

We are installing new spokes in all of our wheels in a 1926 touring. What prep work and paint should be used? Thanks for any help.
Nick

I have a spare generator for my 1922 T. I have tested it as I always do- with my drill and the generator in a vice. But this one only delivers electricity when it is spun anti-clockwise!
Battery neg. ground.
I have polarized several generators for people who want to change battery polarity( pos/neg ground). But I have never met a generator which...

I thought this information might be of interest ....

The following pictures and information relate to some of the aftermarket coils sold by at least one of the vendors. You've seen them before. They are easily identifiable. *Note; this observation was made on a brand new set that was never interfered with after arriving in the mail....

I have searched but did not find anything that looked like this carrier. A 30 rim fits it nicely. I want to use it on my '17 roadster. Can't quite see how it mounts. Appears it should bolt to the frame but matching frame holes are not there. Was this an accessory that required drilling holes in the frame to use?

Kieth Gumbinger, are you OK. What's going on iny youri lovely city. I didn't know what that my fellow Wisconsinites could act that way, or are they outsiders?

Is there a re pop Stevens tool catalog available. I recently picked up a few Stevens tools and would like to look them up. One is a T 122. Thanks in advance. Don

I had the bright idea to rinse the old filter oil from the foam element using lacquer thinner. That seemed to work, but gone with the old oil was the original size of the filter and virtually all integrity of shape. Oops.

Lang's catalogs the replacement elements at US$14.75US. I like Langs a lot but after USPS shipping and currency exchange...

....its fairly light but ungainly and awkward. I have to send it several states away. ... .any ideas ? box ?

MNtoyes had a set of bennit brakes for sale mid July I said I would take them and he replied how to make payment and would get me shipping costs. Since the all contact has gone unanswered. Any body know if He is Ok Hope the Virus Didnt get him.

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What bolts or screws are used to attach the blade style tail lamp bracket to the body on a 1911 touring? Thanks, Art

My family found this to be quite funny. I failed to see the humor..... :lol:

I need a picture of the rear schakles for an early 23 coupe with suicide doors .

If the socket was for our 1914 T touring, this would be easy - I'd probably look for a donor socket in decent shape. But that's not the situation. The problem socket belongs to our family's 1912 Michigan. Parts of any sort are made of unobtainium. The split in the socket is probably because at some point during the past 100 years, the socket got...

Did bumpers come with the car originally? If not, were did they come from?

Hello all,

How on earth do I get the old levers off the steering gear case and still be able to put the new ones back on?
Thanks in advance.

R/ Roger.

This is an easy one. Just installed a rebuilt Carb. The choke has to be completely open for engine to run. Any suggestions? Oh it is a Holly NH and is on my 24 Coupe. Center drain on bottom.
Ron

Guys: Have not looked this up in old parts book, but is this a replacement guide for open valve engine? My 2 open valve engines look to have bronze guides, but they may have been changed.
Or these just replacements for all T engines. I am sure there must be something in the Ford Service Bulletins about them if so , but mine are buried under...

I have gotten spoiled driving in two passenger model Ts all my life. Fast acceleration and pretty good hill climbing. This weekend some old friends of mine came up to drop off a banjo for some refurbishing and I gave them rides in my runabout. These guys are in the 260 lb range. I was amazed how much smoother the ride was but also how sluggish the...

I am in the process of re-wooding the '26 Touring.
Working my way from the front to the back.
So now I have the board for the front seat in place. It needs some screws and I noticed that the body is missing a couple of screws as well.
Please see the picture of the passenger door jam and the seal plate.
The door jam looks like I need tree...

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Any Idea what these Keys Are For?

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Thanks in advance for looking.

I do not have a horse in this race. Just thought someone on the forum would be interested. If you buy it, let us know.

good morning from Vermont, i found this listed for sale on a auction, ive tried to get some history on it, google has every other type but this one,it fits my model t clincher rims, as i thought it would,may olso work on other makes too like chevy. has any one any info, like how old it might be? ect.it was made by Daton,in Ohio.

I have a 1921 Canadian built coupe. Did the 1921 coupes have a sun visor ?
Scott
Woodstock, Ontario, Canada

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Haven't posted on my project in a while. I just got more pieces this past weekend.

The running gear after I jacked it up and put four replacement wheels on it. The original wheels were rotted through.

The engine didn't turn when I got it, now it does. I oiled the bores and with a 2 x 4 scrap, I lightly tapped each piston using a 2 pound hammer...

i just picked up a ford stake bed for my tt project looks like it would bolt to cab mt at frt how does the rear mount ?

I've actually been working on the Center Door Sedan for over a year. A LOT of the job is being done in my basement, while trying to keep the wife from finding out. She found out by tripping over one of the pieces. Oh well.

Here's a link to an Imgur file that currently contains 102 images of work that has been done to the car already.

All of the metal stem tubes that I currently have for my 1924 have the incorrect (too large) Schrader 725 size stems. I have enough of the correct Schrader 777 stems and hardware to switch over.

I've seen how folks modify rubber stem tubes to use the Schrader 777 or 888 stems, but has anyone tried the conversion on the currently available metal...

Empty 22 ft enclosed trailer heading to Colorado this coming weekend. Anyone need to move a car anywhere between VA and CO.
PM me if interested. Reasonable costs.
Thank you ,
Dennis

What should we use to repair a loose neck to the radiator? 1922 coupe. It looks like it has been fixed before.

Bob

It had been a while since I have ordered parts from Smith and Jones in SC. I ordered the wrong door hinge mounted mirror for my 24 Coupe. I called them and they said send it back. Shipping cost would have made that too expensive to return on my mistake.
I ordered the correct mirror, with the help of someone in the shop, on Tuesday afternoon. Low...

Went to look at an interesting TT today that was advertised here in Rochester. The back has sides that can be put in three different positions. Would be good for hauling hay.

original restored Rubes triple twist horn with reed ,no cracks or dents ready to fit has new screen and please note has rh side mounting bracket $780 $ $ includes trip across the pond

Noticed today that exhaust is coming out from under the nut ( between the pipe and nut ) that connects the manifold to the pipe. The nut is tight. What can I do?

Looking for pictures of cars/trucks that served as service vehicles in the Model T ear. Specifically interested in the letter styles. Sample below. Does not have to be a Model T. Thanks

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We are installing new spokes in our wheels in a 1926 Touring. What prep and paint should we use. All will be black when finished.
Nick

My son was driving his 1919 Roadster today and when going down a steep hill he would engine brake while in high gear. This time he felt the car really slow down like there was something going on. He put the car in neutral and it still felt like he was engine braking! He pulled over and couldn't find anything wrong. After that it ran great. What...

I was going thru my father collection of old Model T literature and photos and found this photo I would like to share.

I'm new on this forum. I'm considering bying a Model T for a long time but in the end due to lack of time and that I already have a collection of
6 cars. A few days ago I saw the announcement of the sale of a unit in my country, Spain. Apparently the car has a Granada license plate
(the province where the La Alhambra monument is located), but...

here is an interesting folder for Stromberg carbs.

My drag link to the pitman arm is a little loose. I would like to use one of the apco spring loaded caps to take up the play. Have any of you fellow T guys used these.

Where are people sending or taking their rims to get hot dip galvanized in Michigan? I had my 21 inch split rims zinc electroplated 50 years ago, do not remember where, still look good, but now I need some TT split rims done.