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Not about my 1910 Model T Ford (so I could list this message), but the birthday today of a fine man, honest, soft spoken, a real gentleman, Former president, Jimmy Carter, 96 years old.

Last weekend was the 40th anniversary of the Bay to Birdwood vintage and classic car rally in Adelaide South Australia,it is a 55 mile run from the beach around the city and some steep climbs into the Adelaide hills and is a challenging drive for all participants particularly veterans and this year they added classics as well to expand the entries...

On this day, Start of Model T production.

Henry’s pre production example used for Michigan trip.

Seeing as disteel wheels are hard to come by and $$$, I want to go the Chevy route.
First off, what’s the earliest year Chevrolet had disc wheels?

Second, what do I need/need to modify for them to fit

Any advise would be greatly appreciated

I have this '26 engine I've been picking at, slowly working toward getting it running on the stand.
I still need to put the timer on, get my fuel source installed, put oil in it, and I plan to run a water hose in the top to cool it while running.

other than that -- do I need to do something to the pedals or linkage to put it in neutral while...

In the picture are two original Top Prop Nuts, one on left is about 1 1/8 inch wide and the other is almost 1 1/2 inches wide. Which would be correct for the 1923-25 Touring Car? Both have the same 1/2 nut. Thanks Top Bow Nuts.jpg

Ok, so I installed the Clastique top kit on my 1923 runabout. It goes up fine and comes down fine too. Now I’m trying to figure out how it should be ticked in and folded in the down position. There is the metal bracket on the second bow where the end of the first bow goes when the top is in the up position. I’m pretty sure I don’t want this...

Looks like it would have been a good weather week at Hershey. The forum gets an update of the weather there every year at this time...… I figured we better keep the tradition going. I was kind of hoping it would be cold and raining all week, would have made me feel a little better because we all have to miss it.

I have been driving my TT a lot since getting the rebuilt wheels on it. Twice now,
I have experienced erratic spark and after wiping down the inside of the timer with
lacquer thinner, was back to running nice and smooth. The first time was when I got
it running again after being dormant while the wheels were off. I've driven about 500
miles in...

Are there notches on the backside of this 11 tooth pinion normal?

I assumed they were caused by a hyatt bearing that came apart, but I see one in the classified that has the notches also. Mine definitely had a little wear on the flat surface from the bearing, but if the notch is normal, maybe I'll just use it. It's in fair shape otherwise it...

Hi,

New to T's and have always wanted to get one. Was offered an (older) restored 25 Tudor sedan part in trade for me to finish another one of owners cars.

History is that it was owned since the late 70s early 80s restored in the 90s. Very shiny black lacquer under dust and some stored garage items. Compete car, a few paint nicks, Interior...

I have the the gear shaft and flywheel on crank ready to go , but i cant get the thrust washers to go down on the flywheel hole all the way down i dont want to force them in , Question -can i grind the edge of the 3 washers down some to fit them in ? Thank you for any info--
Lorenzo

Can the steering wheel be removed on a 1927 T with out a puller?

I am removing the steering column from my 1927 coupe and am having troubling removing the piece at the very end of the shaft. The Ford instructions says to remove the castle nut and then hit it with a hammer. It won't move, and I want to be careful not to damage the piece. Any suggestions??

It’s a bare, early T frame that actually needs to go from Milwaukee or Madison, WI, to the Seattle, WA area, but I should be able to arrange getting it to Luray if anyone is heading to the Northwest from there. Thanks!

Please email me and we can discuss payment!

I have an early carburetor adjusting rod with the forging number 1359 B. What came first, the one I just mentioned, or the plain ones. No guessing please. I'm only interested in facts!

I have a generator that pegs the amp meter while running fast idle and after a few minutes run time the commutator starts to get hot and smoke. Took the brush cover off and while running there are sparks running around the commutator from the brushes. Wiring is correct and when a load is put on ,the amp meter discharges while not running.
Any...

How do I get the black cone out? 6ADA4BF2-2044-47D6-8479-5A049195F43D.jpeg I removed the wire keeper, but cone is sure stuck.

The question of having a water pump on a Model T Ford was answered in the Ford Times May 15, 1909. That date issued in the use of the Gravity or Thermo-syphon system.

According to the author, writing for Henry, made the statement that the cooling with a water pump was regulated by the speed of the motor. The faster the motor turned the faster the...

I am asking for Mr. Mulder ( his grandson ) of Hamilton, Michigan.

Luther Mulder was the proprietor.

He can’t find anything on the internet.

FJ

Hello, I'm confused on the exact type of headlight style I need for my Canadian 23 touring. Does anyone by chance have this type of light for sale? Thanks.

Hi
What do you think of this glue?
In my case, a piece of the gearbox cover broke off.
where the wave goes in from the pedal.
I think the parts are too small to weld, so the question is cast steel or cast iron

and one more question! is the oil ok for the engine / gearbox?

greetz pat

What are you using to hold these darned things in the door frame D slot? Some fit well holding in place and others not so much.

The picture of the old (top) and new (bottom) are the same dimension. Was thinking a spray adhesive I use on rope gaskets might work, any input would be great.

Any help is appreciated ford script with number 1. Any guess to what year.
Thanks in advance
Thanks Jim

This summer, we pulled the engine on my 1910 Touring. It is a May 8, 1910 build. Open valve, original one piece pan, original head and trans cover. The transmission is a later non starter I installed in the 1960s and is tight and nice. The mag coil stopped working some time ago. I stored the T for 10 years, and used one of my 1931 Model As as...

I am in need of a pattern for the seat mount brackets for a 24 roadster. I have pictures but no measurements to make them. Or could use ready made ones.

A Model A friend of mine gave me a T-1917 wrench to add to the many already in my tool box. I pulled them all out of the box to examine the design differences from the many suppliers of this wrench. It was then that I noticed one of them had two different Ford scripts, one on top of the other. At first I thought someone had etched the larger...

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Is it a Ford?

I have a bunch of orders, so it will be several days before I fill all of them. Thanks for the nice response. My NOS stock of the plates is holding, while limited, I CAN CONTINUE TO FILL ORDERS AND WILL POST WHEN ANY ONE OF THE PLATES IS SOLD OUT.

Darel

Well as most of you know my steering shaft broke on me last weekend.
The upper part just slipped out. The lower part was a challenge.
I was finally able to pull the lower part out.
I laid it down next to an old worn out steering shaft that I had.
As it turns out the shaft that I pulled out was about 4 inches shorter than a standard steering...

Did all of the bowl side drain types have the long throttle and choke levers?
When did they change the orientation of the data plate from reading from the outside to reading it from the inside?
It appears the side drains were one way and the later ones the other.

Jerry V. O. Or Kathy T.... pictures of the Covered Bridges Tour please 🙏

HISTORY OF THE CAR RADIO

Seems like cars have always had radios, but they didn't. Here's the story:
One evening, in 1929, two young men named William Lear and Elmer Wavering drove their girlfriends to a lookout point high above the Mississippi River town of Quincy, Illinois, to watch the sunset.

It was a romantic night to be sure, but one of...

Big auction of model A's, a 26-27 model T touring, a 1940 Packard coupe, and other cars...all in different levels of disrepair, and tons of model A&T parts in Stanwood Michigan on Saturday. I was planning on attending but didn't make it. There was nothing in the photos that I was interested in buying and dragging home, but it looked like it was a...

This morning in one of the Facebook Model T groups somebody asked if he should carry a spare tire. Surprisingly this led to a lot of back and forth about whether it's necessary or not. I certainly do, or at least a spare tube, and the requisite equipment for dealing with a flat. And that got me to thinking about air sources. For a few years I...

Spent the last month waiting for the estate auction of a deceased member of our chapter. Looked at all the photos of the parts and saw many Model T parts I was interested in. Arrived early with lots of money. Looked for the parts I wanted and guess what! Not one T part. Asked the auctioneer about this and he said I made a mistake in the listing...

Is there only one size for the upper and lower windshield frames height? I have found several references to 12 3/4 upper and lower, 13 3/4 upper and lower, 14 3/4 lower and combinations of different measurements for both upper and lower.
Pictures I have found on line show the frames line up when folded down. Any info would be greatly appreciated....

GOING TO FIRE UP AND ENJOY HER SOUND'S TICKING AWAY, DRAIN THE RADIATOR , IN WARMING HER UP BEFORE DRAINING WATER, THE HEAT WILL DRY THE BLOCK AND KEEP RUST AT BAY, I ALWAYS RUN RUST INHIBITOR IN COOLING SYSTEM, AND TUCK--ER--AWAY FOR ONE MORE WINTER, THIS ONE WILL BE HER 99TH, MY 83'D,WISH SHE COULD TELL ME SOME OF HER STORY'S OVER THE PAST 99...

I have a '26 with a Canadian engine. I pulled the head. I would like to have it milled.

I would like that! However if it is already milled, I be making a problem.

I carefully cleaned and there are no markings, stamping, that would indicate. Any other way to find out?

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Hello,
I am trying to date this photo for family history research. The young man second from left is my father. The photo is taken in front of the home where he grew up in central Kentucky. We are thinking that it would be around 1927. It appears to have rear suicide doors and looks quite new. I know you there are several...

After a 400 mile transport on flat bed trailer, no reverse, had to push off trailer. Reverse working the next day after a slight warm up in drive. Any thoughts? Thanks
John Monticciolo
Oscoda Michigan

It has come to my attention that they’re may be a need for this at the swap meet. I am a registered notary for the state of Virginia. If anyone should purchase anything that would need a notary to be present and stamped, I will have two spaces set up and may be of assistance.

See y’all there!
Brad
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I just brought home a 25 Touring last night and the previous owner sent it with everything that was already under the back seat. Among the goodies were a wheel tool, spark plug wrench, band nut wrench, a petcock tool and this interesting piece. It has 11 file marks up the length, so I’m assuming it is gas tank related. Am I also guessing the curly...

Greetings to all,

I have a question about converting/ restoring a Speedster to a coup, Let me explain;

In 1938 my dad bought his first car, a 1925 Coup, and drove it to high school. At some point he quit driving it and it sat outside but covered for many years.
In the mid '80's my dad wanted to restore the car as it was originally. The condition...

I want to use late model A 19 wheels on my '26 Tudor. Does the adapters that I see on various websites fit that are said to be for adapting model A 21 wheels? I am going from wood wheels.

Brian

Today the local Experimental Aircraft Association chapter had their annual airplane/car show. While there I saw this nicely done T bucket made from a 23 runabout. It made me wonder how many how many of the runabouts that survived the scrap drives of WW2 ended up as T buckets versus being restored as runabouts.

We are heading to the Model T Museum. Three T’s. 2,1914 Tourings and 26 Fourdoor. We are leaving Valley City, Oh today and plan to travel about 150 miles today and finish the trip on Friday. We will be at the Museum Friday afternoon and Saturday morning before heading home. Should be about a 500 mile round trip. We all have cabin fever. Need to...

I have been informed that it is necessary to use an Aluminum Head Saver when using an aluminum head on a Model T. There is one style sold by vendors that fits into the outlet connection to the radiator and then there is another called Bars Leak Cooling System Treatment. Like to hear from others as to what they use. Bars Leaks A.jpg Aluminum Head...

I have several champion 31 spark plugs. Can they be used in a model T? When I looked at a crossover chart they they crossover to champion 25. Thanks!

The bridge washers currently available from the vendors are the larger Schrader 725 size and do not have the dimpling that grips and seals the tube rubber when tightened down. On the currently available metal stem tubes from the vendors, it isn't too much of a problem because the stem is vulcanized to the tube.

However, for those installing older...

I found saw what appeared to be a new oil leak. Went under the T and saw two bolts missing, one at the five o’clock and one at the seven o’clock. They look critical enough that I am guessing I should drive again until they’re replace... but that is an assumption on my part. Ford didn’t see like the kind of person who would engineer in superfluous...

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Toon

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...