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Announcement - All Support questions have been moved here

Last post by AdminJeff « Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

by AdminJeff » Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

In the ongoing quest of reducing forum clutter and keeping the topics relevant to the Model T in the Model T forum, this is the new place to ask for all help on the Forums.

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Hard Shift Into High Gear

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Sun Jul 19, 2020 2:37 pm
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by paddy1998 » Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:16 am

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While my 26 engine and trans were out I removed the clutch spring to test (96lb's), the pressure plate, and the clutch discs.

The discs are original style and all looked fine with minor discoloration, except for two which had about a dime sized build up of carbon.

I removed the carbon using a plastic scraper and some sandpaper, thoroughly...

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Don't pop it into high. I assume when you say that, you're essentially letting the pedal snap back. That's never good! You don't need to feather it, but let it come back in a moderately rapid, but controlled manner, with your foot regulating the rate at which you engage high. The important thing is to get good at matching the engine speed to the...

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Sun Jul 19, 2020 2:37 pm
Please critique my 1916 Touring

Last post by Bruce Compton « Sun Jul 19, 2020 2:24 pm
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by Jeff5015 » Sat Jul 18, 2020 6:12 pm

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Hey guys,

I inherited my dad's 1916 Touring. I would like some of you to go over the pictures and tell me what's right, what's wrong and anything else you might add.

To begin with it is a 1916 (1222277), I have the original engine in my garage. It currently has a 1924 engine in it for ease of starting. It is 6 volt. I have changed out the spark...

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That's great Jeff. Beautiful car. Enjoy.

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Last post by Bruce Compton
Sun Jul 19, 2020 2:24 pm
Does Anyone Know Where This TT Truck Is?

Last post by TRDxB2 « Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:50 pm
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by StevenS » Sun Jul 19, 2020 10:08 am

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Does Anyone Know Where This TT Truck Is?

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Dubuque IA is about 1hr from me. I did find a better picture of the truck on the Internet, apparently the one you found is a copy of another. Did internet search and found that there was Molo Redi Mix co then Molo Co is still in business but is a petroleum products distributor (. Molo Redi-Mix was purchased by Bard Material ((563) 582-1208) in...

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Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:50 pm
Original 1913 KW Coil Box

Last post by Brent Mize « Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:59 am
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by Original Smith » Sat Jul 04, 2020 2:38 pm

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There is a discussion on an aftermarket KW Switch today. Here are some photos of an authentic original KW Box that I've had for years, and started restoring it a month ago, with Randall Andersons guidance. I've rebuilt a half dozen of them over the years, but have never refinished one. I used Minwax Helmsman spar varnish, and put 5 coats on it,...

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Larry, your switch looks great as does the rest of the box.
Great job!

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Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:59 am
Cracks in my Turtledeck

Last post by RustyFords « Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:26 am
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by Mark Osterman » Fri Jul 17, 2020 3:40 pm

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I think the corners of my turtle deck are cracking due to shrinkage of the boards underneath. I can reduce the tension by making the holes bigger. Now what should I do about the cracks; brazing or welding?

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I know yours is a preservation car. They're often harder to fix than one you could simply repair and repaint.

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Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:26 am
A dumb question about TT tires

Last post by George House « Sun Jul 19, 2020 10:15 am
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by Herr_Wiebold » Fri Jul 17, 2020 9:23 pm

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Howdy all,

So I've gone and bought a pair of 5.00x23 tires for the rear axle of my 1925 TT project, which *I think* are correct for the 23 split rims I have. For the front axle, I used the turnbuckle trick in the mounting bosses to pull in on the rim, but the rear rims have no bosses through which I could run a turnbuckle... By hand, I can't...

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Yeah, Brett.... there’s my friend Paul Mikeska in Denver. If he doesn’t have one, he’ll know of one you might borrow. You can search his contact info on this Forum or just start a thread titled ‘Hey Paul Mikeska !!’

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Last post by George House
Sun Jul 19, 2020 10:15 am
Interesting 1916 Engine Block

Last post by D Stroud « Sun Jul 19, 2020 6:26 am
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by richc » Thu Jul 16, 2020 12:08 pm

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I enjoy collecting and studying Model T engine blocks and seeing if I can find something interesting. It is especially fun when I discover one that is different from the normal expectations. I recently found and bought this 1916 block and I thought I'd share the find. At first glance you might be wondering what makes this block special - I didn't...

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Rich, how is the early TT coming along? Dave

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Sun Jul 19, 2020 6:26 am
Radiator Installation Tips And Tricks?

Last post by D Stroud « Sun Jul 19, 2020 6:22 am
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by paddy1998 » Fri Jul 17, 2020 9:37 am

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As I approach the completion of the reinstallation of the engine in my 23(ish) Touring one of the last obstacles is the radiator.

Removing the hoses was a HUGE pain, so much so that I just cut them off.

Now that I'm about to install my freshly cleaned and sealed radiator I'd like to ask:

1. Is there a right way to do this? any tips to minimize...

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I use a dab of silicone sealant on the hose connections. It fills any imperfections and will let the hoses pop right off as they don't stick to it. Works for me. :) Dave

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Last post by D Stroud
Sun Jul 19, 2020 6:22 am
Carbide generator advice please

Last post by Bjerm « Sun Jul 19, 2020 6:03 am

by Bjerm » Sun Jul 19, 2020 6:03 am

Trying to help a non computer friend sell a few things. This carbide generator is one of them. Can u guys give me an idea of what we should ask for it. It does have a crack in the side. Thank you in advance your help

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Sun Jul 19, 2020 6:03 am
trailer design

Last post by D Stroud « Sun Jul 19, 2020 5:50 am
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by Craig Leach » Sat Jul 11, 2020 11:50 am

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I'm hoping for some feed back on designing a single axle trailer for hauling my model T's. I know all the pro's & con's of single axle verses tandem. I have a nice18'tandem dovetail but it weighs almost twice what a T weighs and is a pain to park. Most of the tailermade trailers are built on a 60%40% axle spacing that seems to place alot of tongue...

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Mack, I'll have to agree with you. Although I haven't seen this setup in person, it looks to me that there will be a LOT of twisting type of stress on those components without an axle. Myself, I can't see any advantage there, other than lightening your wallet. Maybe I'm missing something, which is QUITE possible! :) Dave

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Last post by D Stroud
Sun Jul 19, 2020 5:50 am
Back of body sitting crooked

Last post by D Stroud « Sun Jul 19, 2020 5:23 am
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by Rosenfelder » Fri Jul 17, 2020 10:44 pm

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I finally got the driveshaft and differential fixed (I think). When I lowered the body on to the rear spring, It was very hard to see if the spring center bolt went into the hole in the frame cross member. Now one side of the body ('27 touring) sits a couple inches higher than the other. Question: How do you get the body centered on the spring?...

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If springs don't seat in the crossmember correctly, I wouldn't grind the springs to fit. That's just asking for a broken spring later on down the road. Find out what the issue is with the croomember, and fix that! JMHO Dave

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Last post by D Stroud
Sun Jul 19, 2020 5:23 am
History Channel Henry Ford 1903

Last post by Alan Long « Sun Jul 19, 2020 3:43 am
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by Alan Long » Sat Jul 18, 2020 8:15 am

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Hello Guys.
Today we watched a very good show on the History Channel about Henry Ford. Some footage I haven’t seen before
which was surprising! The footage showed Edsel unveiling a plaque that read “this is the site of the birthplace of the Ford Motor
Vehicle”It appeared to be a newish building with walls highly polished greyish stone. Edsel...

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Have found out that it’s the Michigan building opened in 1926.
The address will sound familiar being 220 Bagley Avenue. Henry & Clara’s Home
and where the Quadricycle and Kitchen Bench Engine were built.
It really is the home of the Ford Motor Car!
Cheers Alan in Western Australia

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Last post by Alan Long
Sun Jul 19, 2020 3:43 am
Update on accident

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:35 pm
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by RGould1910 » Thu Jul 16, 2020 5:48 pm

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I was hit by a distracted driver a few weeks ago and thought I'd write a few words on the progress in getting this car back on the road. The insurance co totalled the car as the repair estimate I provided exceeded the $10,000 agreed coverage. They gave me a non-negotiable salvage buyback of $2800 which I accepted knowing I could do the chassis...

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Thanks and glad to hear that Richard! When I looked at the original pictures of the damage I thought maybe just maybe the hit was outside the frame enough that it might have been okay. I have seen quite a few decent looking model Ts found to have bad frames over the years. If it all lines up okay, measures okay, then runs and drives like it...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:35 pm
21 inch rims - how many kinds are there?

Last post by Scott C. « Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:30 pm
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by DHort » Sat Jul 18, 2020 8:14 pm

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A friend of mine has a 1927 TuDor. He has wood spokes with 21 inch rims. He needs to replace those rims with better ones. Are they all interchangeable? Or are they like clinchers - Hayes, Kelsey, Ford, etc? What might be a good source for him to get replacements? We are in Milwaukee.

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After posting a few want adds and buying some not so good rims, I am having 5 new ones made by Stephen Hood in New Zealand. They should be ready in about 1 more week.

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Last post by Scott C.
Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:30 pm
Rajo B Spark Plug Recommendations

Last post by YellowTRacer « Sat Jul 18, 2020 5:30 pm
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by henryford2 » Fri Jul 17, 2020 5:07 pm

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Any suggestions on the best choice of spark plugs for the Model B Rajo head. Thread is for 1/2 pipe but I can use 14mm adapters. What would be the best choice of plugs? Running a DU4 magneto, where should the plugs be gapped? Did a search on the topic but didn't find anything definitive. Thanks

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Just fyi. I've been running Champion X plugs in my B Rajo for 52 years. On the road and on the race track. FU 4 magneto. Always set them at 0.25 and I've been totally satisfied with the performance.

Ed aka #4

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Last post by YellowTRacer
Sat Jul 18, 2020 5:30 pm
New batch of Stevens tapered reamers done.

Last post by John Page « Sat Jul 18, 2020 4:23 pm
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by Dan Hatch » Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:27 am

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Just letting anyone that is interested know. I have a new batch of top tapered reamers done. I have sent a couple emails to people that were waiting. If you are needing one let me know. Will post a new ad on classified page also. Yes, there is a price increase. Sorry, not my doings. Dan

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Last post by John Page
Sat Jul 18, 2020 4:23 pm
Making Holley G floats

Last post by Vrayfoster « Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:26 pm
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by Allan » Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:26 am

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I have a slug of the black stuff the vendors sell for the purpose, but I am looking for guidance on how to work with it. I have a lathe. I have some expanding mandrels to take emery cloth cylinders like a drum sander. I have a band saw, and a Dremel kit. What else might I need and how should it be used?

Allan from down under.

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i have been using the black ring as per the previous post for years and not had a bit of trouble with my Holley G. I was unaware of the screws loosening and haven't had that problem yet. However, that makes me think to buy new brass screws from the bolt depot and replace the original screws.

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Last post by Vrayfoster
Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:26 pm
Rear End Clamshell Gasket

Last post by Scott Rosenthal « Sat Jul 18, 2020 12:38 pm
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by Scott Rosenthal » Thu Jul 16, 2020 9:30 pm

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Disclaimer: I'm not for one minute naïve to assume I can fully stop rear end leaks with a pressed steel clamshell rear end.

That said, I put this rear end together with only Permatex Black silicone (no clamshell gasket), and must say it does a reasonably good job...every 2 weeks or so, I get a very small oil drip at the bottom of the seam...

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Hello Mark:
Good point...Apologies, I did not lay out my entire rebuild process here, but interior coating of the housing center sections is part and parcel to this. The parts were rushed together to get the car on the road, especially the qualification of this rear end. I use a standard gas tank sealer product which I believe is a urethane base....

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Last post by Scott Rosenthal
Sat Jul 18, 2020 12:38 pm
Tapered Leaf Front Spring - What's Missing?

Last post by Original Smith « Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:43 am
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by SurveyKing » Sun Jul 12, 2020 6:50 pm

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According to the Price List of Parts for 1909, the front spring is composed of seven leaves. What am I missing here? Can someone help me with this and if I am missing something I would like to acquire it. Thanks Front Springs - Tapered.jpg

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I believe some of the earlier cars used a rivet.

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Last post by Original Smith
Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:43 am
MTFCA and MTFCI Representation in Georgia

Last post by Luke « Fri Jul 17, 2020 8:24 pm
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by Darin Hull » Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:44 am

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Hello,

There is no MTFCA chapter in Georgia... I saw in a thread from a couple years ago, Robert Brough expressed some interest in seeing if there were enough folks in North Georgia to start one up.

Robert, are you out there or any other T folks in North Georgia who have heard anything on this front? Or anyone in Georgia have an interest?...

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Darin,

It's very kind of you to offer your help, thank you - very much.

I've responded to your email (where's the thumbs up emoticon! 8-)

Cheers, Luke.

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Last post by Luke
Fri Jul 17, 2020 8:24 pm
Michigan Jamboree Postponed to 2021

Last post by Oldav8tor « Fri Jul 17, 2020 3:34 pm
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by Oldav8tor » Wed Jul 15, 2020 10:21 pm

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I regret to inform everyone that due to increasing rates of Covid-19 infection and the real possibility of even stricter restrictions in Michigan, the 2020 Michigan Jamboree has been postponed to 2021.

Next year's Jamboree will be held in Michigan's northern Thumb, just as we had planned to do this year.

Registrants will automatically receive a...

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The planning group has carefully considered our options and conflicts and decided the 2021 Michigan Jamboree will be held August 25th thru 28th in Bad Axe, Michigan. Mark your calendars!

I'll post again when I learn when registrations and motel and camping reservations will be accepted.

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Fri Jul 17, 2020 3:34 pm
Overhead valve

Last post by TonyB « Fri Jul 17, 2020 12:27 pm
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by RichardW » Fri Jul 17, 2020 12:17 am

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Will any overhead valve head fit in 27 coupe without firewall modification?

Thanks

Richard

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I thought the four valve Rajo Model A was designed specifically to fit a standard firewall. The Four valve A will give you a much power as you need, they are plenty fast from my experience. JMHO

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Last post by TonyB
Fri Jul 17, 2020 12:27 pm
Field coil

Last post by CudaMan « Fri Jul 17, 2020 12:18 pm
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by Bill Thompson » Fri Jul 17, 2020 12:12 pm

Can you tell me how to check Magnito field coil ring On bench? ( not on motor )

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Last post by CudaMan
Fri Jul 17, 2020 12:18 pm
Head

Last post by Bill Thompson « Fri Jul 17, 2020 11:22 am

by Bill Thompson » Fri Jul 17, 2020 11:22 am

I am looking for a head for my 23. Anyone near Sudbury MA have one?

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Last post by Bill Thompson
Fri Jul 17, 2020 11:22 am
FJ - Legendary Kim Dobbins

Last post by FreighTer Jim « Fri Jul 17, 2020 7:53 am
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by FreighTer Jim » Sun Mar 03, 2019 9:43 am

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I told KD that he surely is “ Dorian Gray “ .... ;)

Ray Wells thinks it has been 40 years they have known each other - that seems to be right around the average friendship - so KD has to be at least 89 years old ... :(

If you have bought or sold Model T parts - particularly the early years - chances are KD was involved at some point.

Watching...

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So after another full long day .... 💪

It was time to say Goodbye 👋

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The 1904 Ford Model B 51-52 was loaded .... 🧐

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Thank You Kim 🙏

FJ

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Last post by FreighTer Jim
Fri Jul 17, 2020 7:53 am
I CAN HONESTLY SAY...,

Last post by D Stroud « Fri Jul 17, 2020 4:39 am
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by Henry K. Lee » Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:38 am

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I have never meet so many kind, generous, diversity of backgrounds, in people as I have meet thru this club! The over all impression is the car first, keep your ego at home, “Hey, check out what I found out” attitude! I am looking forward in meeting more of you in the future! I am very humbled and proud of the day to day operations and ethics...

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Well said Hank!!!! Dallas, you need to start hunting ducks and geese back here. It's much warmer then than it is during coyote season. :lol: I still have a lot of stuff that I just know you need. ;) ;) Dave

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Last post by D Stroud
Fri Jul 17, 2020 4:39 am
Mounting Rear Spare Carrier

Last post by ivaldes1 « Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:41 pm
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by lmitch » Sat Jul 11, 2020 11:02 pm

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The guys at Model T Haven sent me a spare tire carrier for my 1924 Roadster. I have searched in the Service Manual, Parts Catalog, and here for information on how it mounts to the rear cross member. Anyone have any better photos than shown on page 16 of the Service Manual? What is the type and length of the 8 mounting bolts that attach to the...

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Mine rears back like that too but that's the way they are. It makes more sense on a Touring which curves back a bunch while yours angles forward.

Thanks so much Dan. Perfect. Got it test mounted today but it doesn't look right to me. What do you think?

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Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:41 pm
Odd speedometer chain

Last post by Russ_Furstnow « Thu Jul 16, 2020 8:51 pm
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by Corey Walker » Thu Jul 16, 2020 6:49 pm

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I saw this for sale on eBay. This looks more robust than the usual chain links. Was this an aftermarket accessory, a non-T speedometer chain or one for a T I’m not familiar with?

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This internal cable was used on Warner speedometers prior to Stewart and Warner merging. I hope this helps, Russ Furstnow

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Thu Jul 16, 2020 8:51 pm
Making a gas gauge for a cowl tank

Last post by RajoRacer « Thu Jul 16, 2020 7:37 pm
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by Squirrel » Mon Jul 13, 2020 2:48 pm

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Since I've been driving my 27 coupe around more, including a trip to Tombstone this morning, I decided I need to start checking the fuel level occasionally. I haven't had much luck with the paint stick method. I tried a few other things, and decided that it needs to have a nice porous but high contrast surface, and also have a way to prevent me...

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Susanne - I have several original gas gauges in cars and I've replace the original cork floats with the Model A gas gauge modern material float - they work perfect BUT I only run clear gas in my T's !

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Last post by RajoRacer
Thu Jul 16, 2020 7:37 pm
noticed a difference(H V intake manifold)

Last post by Moxie26 « Thu Jul 16, 2020 1:08 pm
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by Tim Williams » Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:58 am

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Just wanted to say that I noticed a difference in performance by switching my stock intake manifold to the High Volume intake manifold. I run a texas T modern carb. Anyone else have a similar experience?

Tim Williams

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And to rank that top pick, I'd say be a tie with the ECCT system of tuning ignition coils. Those that have used either of these items have been vocally pleased with the results.....

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Last post by Moxie26
Thu Jul 16, 2020 1:08 pm
Clutch finger screws

Last post by Mark Gregush « Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:23 am
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by jaybee47 » Wed Jul 15, 2020 4:00 pm

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I am not getting increased speed when shifting from low to high gear. Seems the clutch is slipping.
Assuming the 3 clutch finger screws are identical in length, I believe the protrusion of each screw from the finger is to be the same. A sketch is attached of what I discovered before I prepared to adjust the clutch disc pressure. The sketch shows...

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Seeing all the differences in how far the screws are, you really need to start with a good base line and go from there. Sure it may take a few tries to get a good clutch, but you will end up with an evenly adjust set of fingers and even pressure on the clutch ring. Because of the single slot, they will not be exactly 13/16 to start but close.

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:23 am
Seat Belts, What of it?

Last post by Tmodelt « Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:37 am
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by 1194668jc » Mon Jul 13, 2020 12:43 am

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I was going through Mac's catalog for Model T Fords and noticed that they were selling seat belts to be installed into the cars. At first I thought, what a joke. But after giving it some thought, I began to wonder if installing seat belts would do any good for the passengers... The car was never designed with car crashes in mind, clearly with the...

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In the state of Illinois, IF installed (even though not OEM) they MUST be used or face legal action. That said, I will add another iron to the fire concerning injuries sustained and fault accepted when placing seat belts in your antique auto and not using them if and when an accident occurs.

I am placing restraining devices in my speedster that I...

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Last post by Tmodelt
Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:37 am
Steering gear case play

Last post by Bill Robinson « Thu Jul 16, 2020 9:02 am
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by FundyTides » Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:20 am

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What is the best way to cure play in the steering gear case to steering column. I have replaced the rivets but that didn't improve things much. I suspect the holes are worn. Are oversize rivets/bolts the answer? By the way it's a 27 if it make a difference.

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Found the crack. Welded and dressed a bit. Tightly installed new rivets. Good as new now.

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Last post by Bill Robinson
Thu Jul 16, 2020 9:02 am
New Youtube series "Shifting History"

Last post by Duey_C « Thu Jul 16, 2020 12:46 am
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by poorboy1921 » Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:53 am

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I don't know if there is already posted about these videos.

I came across a very amazing YouTube series, and I thought I would share.

Ep. 1 “Ambushing a Model T” | Shifting History

They are shot at the Owls Head Transportation Museum.
The YouTube page states there will be 9 videos total, one every Tuesday.
There are already 2 episodes...

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Yes! Three episodes are available! I'll watch three in a few minutes.
A little silly but simply good natured!
Thanks Robert. :)

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Last post by Duey_C
Thu Jul 16, 2020 12:46 am
Main Shaft and Crank Shaft Alignment

Last post by Mopar_man « Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:26 pm
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by Mopar_man » Wed Jul 15, 2020 4:50 pm

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So I was watching some videos concerning the shimming of the magneto and one of the things the guy said was to align the Main Shaft of the transmission and Crank Shaft. Seems like it can go on 180 degrees different. How is this alignment done and why is it important?

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Thanks for all the info everyone.

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:26 pm
You meet the nicest people with a Model T.

Last post by Henry K. Lee « Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:04 pm
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by Dallas Landers » Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:22 pm

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Today I met two people for the 1st time. Jay Bolante and Hank Lee. Jay has a very nice C cab TT and live about 45 minutes from me. Hank came to pick up his sail boat. He brought me some goodies for the TT and it didnt take me long to put him to work. 20200714_170218.jpg
All the photos of Hank was with his head down working on something....

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Dallas,

You keep hitting the send button not waiting for it to take, and you wonder why parts in all those places of STASH keep growing! Dad says.,, Be careful.., Model T parts you will swear are breeding like rats in the barn with a lot of twins, triplets, quads...,

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Last post by Henry K. Lee
Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:04 pm
Child Car Seats, Lets hear how you've installed

Last post by Allan « Wed Jul 15, 2020 8:35 pm
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by Taylor_tman » Mon Jul 13, 2020 5:58 pm

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Hey all, I grew up around T's and have been riding in them my whole life, I now am fortunate enough to share this passion with my son , he is 5 and loves going for rides and working on the T's. Recently after a ride this weekend his mother (my ex) has shown great displeasure in him riding in the car without a carseat or seatbelts, hours of...

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We made mountings for two car seats in the back of my tourer. 4 loops of 1/4 rod were welded to a length of 2 angle iron. That is screwed down through the rear seat frame and into the wooden riser below that. With seat cushion in place, none of this is seen. The seat straps are fastened to the loops to hold the child seat down. The tether trap at...

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Last post by Allan
Wed Jul 15, 2020 8:35 pm
Top Material

Last post by Sheri « Wed Jul 15, 2020 4:19 pm
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by Original Smith » Sat Jul 11, 2020 10:30 am

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I'm posting this on behalf of Mike Francis, the owner of Classtique. People in this hobby are unaware that their are TWO types of top material for Model T Fords. The colonial grain which is a nice substitute replacement type top material, and Turf Grain, which is as close to the original grain that is available today. Many years ago, Steve Coniff...

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Larry, i believe the middle strap was eliminated from the top boots well before 25, thus eliminating the need for the special eyelet in the top. BTW i recall being involved with the release of the new top material with Eric Haartz as well. I supplied Steve Coniff with an nos sample of the material that Eric also used to confirm the grain pattern....

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Last post by Sheri
Wed Jul 15, 2020 4:19 pm
Detachable low speed band ear

Last post by TonyB « Wed Jul 15, 2020 11:46 am
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by Dave1 » Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:01 pm

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It's time to change the low speed band material on my 26.
The problem is the fellow who last replaced the bands did it while the transmission was out of the car, and apparently he installed the band's backwards, with the removable ear on the side opposite from the pedals.
Does this mean the hogshead had to come off?

Dave

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It is easier to get the band out from the reverse band position. I suggest you pull out the reverse pedal, then pull the reverse band. Then if you are luck you and strong you might be able to pull out the low band towards the RHS.
This is one error I haven't made so I can’t say it’s possible or not.
Good luck

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Last post by TonyB
Wed Jul 15, 2020 11:46 am
You Can't Make This Stuff Up.

Last post by HPetrino « Wed Jul 15, 2020 11:27 am
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by Jugster » Tue Jul 14, 2020 12:53 am

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Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, I posted a want ad in the antique car classifieds. See, I was shopping around for a Brass Model T Ford, something I'd wanted since I was a kid. Well, middle age hit, my daughter was grown up and with the credit cards mostly paid off, it was time to pull the trigger.

So I...

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Susanne,

Your story reminds me of another:

My youngest son, at the time about 18, was not a fan of the TT. In fact, he didn't like it at all (a fact that's since changed). One Saturday morning I needed materials for a backyard project. My modern truck was in the shop, so I asked him to come along in the TT to get the needed items. He groaned,...

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Last post by HPetrino
Wed Jul 15, 2020 11:27 am
Thanks on mag problem.

Last post by Scott C. « Wed Jul 15, 2020 12:28 am
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by cve92 » Tue Jul 14, 2020 9:06 pm

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This is to publicly thank Scott C. for is help on finding out my Mag problem. It is the 3rd main. For those of you who surmised this, congrats you were right. Now to fix it. Thanks Scott C.

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Carl, you are very welcome!

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Last post by Scott C.
Wed Jul 15, 2020 12:28 am
Can arc welding weaken magnets ?

Last post by Roffe « Tue Jul 14, 2020 5:19 pm
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by Roffe » Tue Jul 14, 2020 2:41 am

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I am wondering about arc welding(DC) can hurt the magnets. I'm about to do a small repair on the frame close to the engine,
and would like to hear your opinion. Thanks.

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Norman, that's a relief to hear. Thank you.

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Last post by Roffe
Tue Jul 14, 2020 5:19 pm
Interesting video from 1929

Last post by Susanne « Tue Jul 14, 2020 2:43 pm
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by John E. Guitar » Tue Jul 14, 2020 10:34 am

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Last post by Susanne
Tue Jul 14, 2020 2:43 pm
Emergency brakes converted to service brakes

Last post by Susanne « Tue Jul 14, 2020 2:12 pm
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by Bruce Compton » Wed Jul 08, 2020 1:22 pm

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I have just converted the emergency brakes on my '26 roadster to works as service brakes as well. I modified an old stock T cross shaft mounted about 6 behind the regular cross shaft with an adjustable link to the brake pedal and two arms to connect to the new service brakes. I removed the original steel brake rods, saved the ends, and replaced...

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I always wondered if that was not the intent of Ford; after all, if all you need is to hold a car on a hill or have an EMERGENCY brake, then the 9 drums should have been just fine... that he increased the braking capacity in the improved car, both with the wider brake drum and the larger hub drums, makes me think Ford was already working his way...

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Last post by Susanne
Tue Jul 14, 2020 2:12 pm
My 1910

Last post by Bill Elliott « Tue Jul 14, 2020 12:48 pm
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by ModelT46 » Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:57 pm

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I will post some photos later/ A friend helped me and we pulled the engine, all original (except for the time plate). He is retired and has time. He is a great mechanic, but his occupation was as a research historian. He is also a great carpenter and he replaced one of my side decks and stairs in two days for the cost of lumber. he smoothed out...

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Yep; the entire body, fenders, wheels and chassis all Brewster green. The only parts black are the top sockets and buggy rail I do believe.

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Last post by Bill Elliott
Tue Jul 14, 2020 12:48 pm
Anyone Familiar with Georgia Mountains?

Last post by Dan Hatch « Tue Jul 14, 2020 12:41 pm
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by RichJ » Sat Jul 11, 2020 8:25 pm

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Three of us are planning a trip with one Model T to the Georgia Mountains from Juli 17 through 25. We are planning on spending 2 days in Thomaston then head to the Clarkesville area passing through Stone Mountain. Are there any ModelTers familiar with any of those areas who could suggest points of interest? Rich 561-262-0393

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I remember that truck too. I had not been there for a while. Jesse says come look at this, opened up one of his many little shed doors and sat that truck. I think it was on the 80’s when I saw it. Still had all the dealer stuff in the windows and miles from dealer to his house.
One thing I liked was the 39 or 40 coupe setting where the porch floor...

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Last post by Dan Hatch
Tue Jul 14, 2020 12:41 pm
Kevlar band lining sets

Last post by Adam « Tue Jul 14, 2020 11:00 am
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by Theo » Wed Jul 08, 2020 12:57 pm

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Good morning. I'm new to the forum and for that matter the model T. I just purchased a 1922 dr's coupe & the low gear band is shot. What are the pro's & con's of the Kevlar band lining sets.
Thanks for you help
Theo

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The bottom line is this: If you drive correctly, you can get 3,500 miles or more out of a set of good cotton linings. Some people can’t get them to last several hundred miles...

The people who get long life from plain cotton linings will likely NEVER have any problem with Kevlar linings and will be quite satisfied with them (maybe even never...

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Last post by Adam
Tue Jul 14, 2020 11:00 am
Restoration woes.

Last post by John kuehn « Tue Jul 14, 2020 9:29 am
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by Jeepbone1 » Tue Jul 14, 2020 12:27 am

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So something has been nagging in the back of my head for a while. When I got my TT all body work and paint had been done. On a whim, I decided to go up to that attic and unwrap one of the front fenders and sure enough no mounting holes have been drilled and the mounting brackets haven’t been installed. Such a shame because it’s all been painted...

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That’s something that’s overlooked. New fenders don’t have the brackets.
The reason is probably that the original brackets were pressed into shape on a press and the cost to reproduce them wouldn’t be cheap.
Lots of old rusted up fenders have gone to the scrap yards when the brackets should have been saved.
Fender brackets aren’t hard to install...

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Last post by John kuehn
Tue Jul 14, 2020 9:29 am
Early T parts question

Last post by Alan Long « Tue Jul 14, 2020 12:28 am
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by Bill Elliott » Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:33 am

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Does anyone know where I can get the correct flat brass brackets for a 1910 T that hold the windshield spacer board to the dash? The suppliers seem to only sell the later style with the bump in it.

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I too had an issue obtaining flat plates for my 1910. A local Brass and metal supplies laser cut and drilled 6 for me. The same
Company also bent the firewall brass trim for me.
Alan

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Last post by Alan Long
Tue Jul 14, 2020 12:28 am
Model T Engine

Last post by Jeepbone1 « Mon Jul 13, 2020 11:31 pm
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by cessna53195 » Mon Jul 13, 2020 2:09 pm

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What is the weight ?

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A quick google search yielded this earlier thread.

Brad

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Last post by Jeepbone1
Mon Jul 13, 2020 11:31 pm
Got me a new toy (tool) :)

Last post by John kuehn « Mon Jul 13, 2020 6:50 pm
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by dobro1956 » Fri Jul 10, 2020 1:42 am

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I received a new tool for the shop a few days ago. It is a tool I purchased before Chickasha that was going to be delivered to the swap meet. Well we know how that turned out. Thanks to three very good Model T folks, the stand has made it from Colorado, to Tulsa, then on to Dardanelle Arkansas and then on to me. Thanks so much to Nick, Mike, and...

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That’s a really nice unit for the shop!
I think we know that these older shop tools and equipment aren’t as plentiful as they use to be. It’s great that they are still out there but at the same time many wound up in salvage yards and still do and scrapped. That’s a shame.
At the largest salvage yard here in Central Texas you can see see old farm...

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Last post by John kuehn
Mon Jul 13, 2020 6:50 pm
1916 Coupelet Restoration

Last post by KWTownsend « Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:41 pm
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by Russ_Furstnow » Sun Jul 12, 2020 5:48 pm

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It's time to move along with another restoration, and this 1916 Coupelet is my latest project. The car was purchased by Mike Walker, who had worked on the chassis, but did not get the body completed when I purchased the car from him. I had Ray Wells re-wood the body and had my good friend massage the body panels and paint the car in Limco Ultra...

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Nice looking car Russ.

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Last post by KWTownsend
Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:41 pm
Ford OEM prices?

Last post by Steve Hughes « Mon Jul 13, 2020 1:56 pm
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by Retro54 » Sun Jul 12, 2020 5:48 pm

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Is there a resource that depicts what T pricing was through the years of production.? It's easy to find what the lowest OEM price was.... but wondering for instance what Ford was charging in the first or second quarter of 1915 for a touring car.

Thank you in advance!

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I find it interesting that in 1915 the price of a sedan is $100 more than a town car.

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Last post by Steve Hughes
Mon Jul 13, 2020 1:56 pm
ID’ing front end set up.

Last post by ADOR « Mon Jul 13, 2020 12:30 pm
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by ADOR » Mon Jul 13, 2020 12:33 am

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I have been trying to narrow down what I picked up this weekend for a project I have. It was on the front of a TT frame but the castle nuts on the spring holder didn’t even have a key in it so it was probably swapped out at one point.

Axle T-202 with a W without a circle on it no ford logo found on it.
Steel oiler caps on the top of the spindles...

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I am off working in another state at the moment and ran across a for sale ad for a old home made trailer and noticed model t ford axle front and rear. When meeting with the owner he pointed out the front axles on that trailer had been narrowed by cutting in the middle and rewelding. He had purchased it to get he running model A engine off of it...

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Last post by ADOR
Mon Jul 13, 2020 12:30 pm
Removing hogs head

Last post by RustyFords « Mon Jul 13, 2020 11:28 am
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by geoffrey mark » Sat Jul 11, 2020 2:46 pm

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Any tips on removing hogs head and refitting , trying to cure a bad oil leak , how do you make more room at drive shaft end ? Thanks

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I'm with Don and Scott. I'd rather pull the engine and do the job out of the car. Anthonie's suggestion of a hoist is especially good with a cast iron hogshead.

Agreed - as we get a bit older, it's easier on the old bod to just remove the engine and you get a much better job at sealing up the trans. cover !

Good points.

Getting a proper...

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Last post by RustyFords
Mon Jul 13, 2020 11:28 am
Enclosed Trailer Dimensions

Last post by FreighTer Jim « Mon Jul 13, 2020 2:52 am
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by Brandonav8r » Sat Jul 11, 2020 1:03 am

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Hello! Long time reader; first time poster. I'm looking for an enclosed trailer to tow a '26 Tudor and Roadster. They both seem to measure to 75 . I've looked over the forum and tried some online searches. I was hoping for some more feedback. Would the 7 foot trailer height be enough clearance on the top? Most of these trailers have 82 inch...

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There has been a time or two when my 8 foot rear door clearance had been challenged 😉

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FJ

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Last post by FreighTer Jim
Mon Jul 13, 2020 2:52 am
Can’t remove roller bearing from driveshaft spool

Last post by RajoRacer « Sun Jul 12, 2020 9:58 pm
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by Wwbbim » Sun Jul 12, 2020 9:14 pm

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The roller bearing on my driveshaft is stuck inside the spool. Is there any specific way to get it out? Something is blocking its way out the front of the spool and I know it’s supposed to be able to come out but i don’t know how to take it.

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That's the thrust bearing down there - use a block of wood & press it out.

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Last post by RajoRacer
Sun Jul 12, 2020 9:58 pm
Mike and Classtique

Last post by Jeff Perkins « Sun Jul 12, 2020 7:39 pm
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by Art Ebeling » Sat Jul 11, 2020 7:43 pm

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I called Mike at Classtique Upholstery and asked if he would make some original style top bow webbing for my 1911 Touring. He knew exactly what I wanted and asked for the top bow measurements. I told him I was in no hurry thinking if it took a month or so I might be ready for it by then. Today, just a couple of weeks later. my webbing arrived and...

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I have had the good fortune to work with Mike on several upholstery projects on a couple of cars I have owned in the past. Great support from him. The last time I bought a top boot I drove to his new shop in Lindstrom MN. Good thing he has lots of room there as he sure is one busy guy! He always has time to answer questions or give info. He and...

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Last post by Jeff Perkins
Sun Jul 12, 2020 7:39 pm
Connecting Rod Babbitt Crack

Last post by Kerry « Sun Jul 12, 2020 6:42 pm
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by ifrichard » Fri Jul 10, 2020 3:34 pm

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Just started to fit my rebuilt connecting rods and I am not sure if this is a Babbitt defect or not.
Babbitt crack.jpg

It is a 3 under rod from Langs and i was using Timesaver to fit it my 1.2223 - 1.2226 (0.0003 out of round) fat crank journal. First, I did a loose dry fit and then scraped some high spots that were along the width of the rod...

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Bob,
Question asked, and answered with what you posted, spot on, a bearing of surface area the size of a T crank will suffer with X'ing.

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Last post by Kerry
Sun Jul 12, 2020 6:42 pm
Looking for a little help

Last post by DanTreace « Sun Jul 12, 2020 5:24 pm
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by Mountainrider » Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:38 pm

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I’m looking for an experienced T guy in Western MA to take a ride with me in my 15. This has been my only T and have nothing to compare it to. Not sure if the drive train noise is normal or needs my attention. Everything seems to turn fine with out any binding or unusual noise when up on the jack stands. Definitely some small vibration when on the...

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Glad you took time to tear down, things will appear on inspection. Sometimes making the diff. move to detect thrust wear is hard to do without really yanking in and out on the wheels, with both off the ground. To do so needs safe jack stands.

Proper maintenance is open it up and have that look-see ;) Now you can complete the task with the club...

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Last post by DanTreace
Sun Jul 12, 2020 5:24 pm
Buying a T

Last post by Jeff Hood « Sun Jul 12, 2020 3:14 pm
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by 1194668jc » Fri Jul 10, 2020 9:18 pm

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Dear MTFCA mates,
I have been working very hard to earn at least $7,000 by the beginning of the next year. I have made $2,000 so far. That being said, does anybody know of a site were you can find cheap, plentiful, and decently running Ts?

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You are near Las Vegas, you should definitely seek out the Southern Nevada Model T Club. southernnevadamodeltclub.org You will find friendship, advice, and quite possibly a nice Model T.

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Last post by Jeff Hood
Sun Jul 12, 2020 3:14 pm
Anyone from Northeast Oregon?

Last post by Susanne « Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:30 pm
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by Dennis Prince » Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:03 am

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Howdy, We are planning a trip in August to Northeast Oregon and wondering if there are any Model Ters in that neck of the woods to maybe visit and get advise on good places to go. We are thinking of using the Joseph area as a base. There will be 4 cars and 7 people, we all have rv's with car trailer, so we will take up a lot of space. Any info...

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Wow, got me beat! That's a couple hours and change by modern iron, or a weekend trip in Angel!

I really got to enjoy when work would send me to the thriving metropolis of Alturas... I could see why people would live there (and not just because covid has avooided the whole area!!)... beautiful countryside and some really great people in those...

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Last post by Susanne
Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:30 pm
Magneto self destruct

Last post by Newtexaz « Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:22 pm
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by Newtexaz » Sun Jun 07, 2020 8:44 pm

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I read a few older posts on this and I see where the exact cause is unknown as to why this happens. Possibly a cracked magnet or a failed brass screw. In the case of my 27 Fordor, I heard a ping almost as if a rock had kicked up and hit the exhaust pipe and then it felt as if I was having a fuel starve issue or the ignition was cutting out. I...

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Sounds good Hank. I hope that does it. You are always helpful, thank you

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Last post by Newtexaz
Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:22 pm
Watch your e mails

Last post by Susanne « Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:22 pm
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by FATMAN » Sun Jul 12, 2020 9:56 am

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I am getting anywhere from three to fifteen e mails a day now with forum members name, then a link. I am getting rid of them, do not open them, good day, Bob

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Thanks for the warning!!!

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Last post by Susanne
Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:22 pm
Help!! Taillight bracket failure - Something doesn't seem right...

Last post by Susanne « Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:10 pm
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by Susanne » Fri Jul 10, 2020 7:50 pm

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I was putting the remainng boards on my garage floor project (looks amazing), and noticed the taillight bracket had lost (as I found out later, stripped) out one of the screws holding it to the body wood, leaving the license plate, stoplight, and license plate at a precarious angle. OK, normally, I wouldn't be too concerned - easy enough to do an...

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Thank you, Dan and Rich... Looks like I have a woodworking project for this afternoon! :D

I'm noticing in the picture of the electric conversion that that 3rd hole is also bare - so it has me curious if it ever had a support there in the first place...

More mysteries!!

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Last post by Susanne
Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:10 pm
Walter Bernard Szumowski 1933-2020

Last post by Russ_Furstnow « Sun Jul 12, 2020 11:57 am
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by tgreifhahn » Fri Jul 10, 2020 10:18 am

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Walter Bernard Szumowski, 87, July 9, 2020, lifelong resident of the Southwest Side of Chicago-Garfield Ridge neighborhood; beloved husband of Frances J. Lisewski Szumowski; cherished father of Walter E. (Debra M.) Szumowski, Chris (Robert) Garza, and David A. Szumowski; adored grandfather of Matthew Golab and Kate Szumowski; proud brother of the...

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Wally was a super individual and friend. He was an ambassador for the Model T hobby, and a very active member of the Model T Ford Club International. I will always remember him calling me young man (which I'm not) whenever we spoke, and his kind hearted manner was a joy!! The Model T hobby has lost a GREAT one. Kathy's and my condolences go out to...

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Last post by Russ_Furstnow
Sun Jul 12, 2020 11:57 am
Identifying year of roadster body (Low Cowl)

Last post by John kuehn « Sun Jul 12, 2020 9:32 am
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by Chad_Marcheese » Sat Jul 11, 2020 9:07 pm

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I just picked up a low cowl roadster body. Is there any way to figure out what the year is? I can post lots of pics, but I'd just be guessing. Tell me what I should be looking for or you want to see to help me ID it. Thank You forum for your help.

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I have a 1919 Runabout, Roadster , Torpedo or whatever you want to call it just like what’s pictured. I restored mine to as close as I thought I could get to what I thought it was.
In saying all that I decided it was at least a 1919 because of the seat riser which had the hole for the starter switch.
Going by what you have it appears this car,...

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Last post by John kuehn
Sun Jul 12, 2020 9:32 am
Jiggling spokes

Last post by wiemue « Sun Jul 12, 2020 3:25 am
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by wiemue » Sat Jul 11, 2020 3:01 am

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Good morning all together,

as a newbee and owner of a 25 Model T Touring i got some jiggling spokes in a wheel. Its about 0,5mm in the rim so that you can hear a klick - klack.
What do you mean, what should i do for repair? Do you have some tips for me?

best regards and a wonderful time
Willi

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Hello all together,

thank youfor your help. I decided to go to a workshop here in germany for repair.

Thank

Willi

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Last post by wiemue
Sun Jul 12, 2020 3:25 am
Piquette Videos

Last post by Duey_C « Sun Jul 12, 2020 1:16 am
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by Steve Jelf » Sat Jul 11, 2020 9:42 pm

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I was watching videos of the Piquette Avenue plant where the Model T was born, and it occurred to me that some of our folks have never been there and would enjoy a little taste:

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I enjoyed them quite a lot!

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Last post by Duey_C
Sun Jul 12, 2020 1:16 am
Street Light Maintenance Truck

Last post by Susanne « Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:24 am
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by DontKnowMuch » Sat Jul 11, 2020 11:51 am

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I borrowed this picture from a Website
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I thought it was an interesting adaptation of a Model T truck. I can't tell where this was taken. I wonder how many of today's safety rules they are violating?

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But it looks safe to me... :lol:

I've heard people say that when something is definitely not safe.., and compared to some of those this is bulletproof safe as crossing the plate 2 seconds before the ball gets there...

If you climb that rigging day in and day out I'm sure you'd think it was fine... at least until someone ran into it.

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Last post by Susanne
Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:24 am
Model T Off Road Champion

Last post by Darin Hull « Sat Jul 11, 2020 10:56 pm
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by Darin Hull » Sat Jul 11, 2020 8:36 am

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I was watching Great Cars: The Model T Ford ( ) and around 12:10 there’s a few clips of the Model T performing some driving feats, including a screenshot I attached. This is one on several videos of conditions I couldn’t imagine driving the T on now. As I watched the Model T go down the embankment, it was a wonder of its capabilities. I would...

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Good stories!

Darin

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Last post by Darin Hull
Sat Jul 11, 2020 10:56 pm
Speedster project uopdate, Solid Copper Head Gasket torque question.

Last post by Aussie16 « Sat Jul 11, 2020 8:45 pm
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by dobro1956 » Wed Jul 08, 2020 3:47 pm

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As some may remember, a few months ago I started my new rebuilt speedster project engine. But during that process I developed a very bad oil leak at the passenger side crankcase engine mount area and also blew a head gasket. So after many days of ranting and raving as well as many curse words, I have finally pulled the engine and repaired all the...

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Hi Don, This image was posted to one of the model T facebook pages I watch. I thought it looked like the original version of your car. I have enjoyed watching your build progress. I had a 4 valve Rajo on a Tudor Sedan at one point. Never had any Head gasket issues. It was a newly made composite type with copper and asbestos alternative inside. I...

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Last post by Aussie16
Sat Jul 11, 2020 8:45 pm
Holley Vaporizer

Last post by Jim Eubanks « Sat Jul 11, 2020 5:25 pm
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by mike zahorik » Sat Jul 11, 2020 9:40 am

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Recently I had the opportunity to pick up a few Holley vaporizers. Some of them are damaged, broken exhaust manifold, warped or cracked. They are cheap, some guys will even given them away. Well..... I have one that is pretty nice. The exhaust manifold is straight and has excellent threads. I kinda wonder why it was removed. I opened the heat...

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Problems with vac are usually related to the tube and nut above the plate. I use a liberal amount of red heat resistant silicone sealer around all junctions and have not had a problem in years of renning. I would also recommend using the original type glands with high temp sealer on them.

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Last post by Jim Eubanks
Sat Jul 11, 2020 5:25 pm
How do you date a TT?

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Sat Jul 11, 2020 5:02 pm
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by Corvette Guy » Sat Jul 11, 2020 12:00 am

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In reading the forums it seems that the following styling cues can be used to date the trucks, anyone have an idea of when they changed?

Metal vs wooden firewall
High vs low radiator
Short vs long running boards
Beaded vs smooth rear axle
Two holes vs 1 hole rear bed mounts
Dismountabe vs nondismountable wheels
Solid vs inflatable tires

Anything...

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Ford generally had a bit of a crossover time when changes were made. Most things (the under-axle wishbone being an exception in 1918/'19), cars got the change before trucks. Both cars and trucks were being put together at numerous branch assembly plants located in several states around the continent and a few in other countries. Canada, did its...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Sat Jul 11, 2020 5:02 pm
Magneto problems

Last post by Norman Kling « Sat Jul 11, 2020 4:54 pm
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by geoffrey mark » Sat Jul 11, 2020 2:56 pm

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No spark when switched to mag , removed Bendix and starter and hogs head , see damage to coil insulation beside starter , any fixes for this without removing engine and splitting from transmission ? Thanks

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Someone must have tried to remove the starter while the bendix was still in place. It won't come past the coil ring and can very easily damage the ring. The old insulation is usually very brittle and the coils need to be rewound. In order to do that the engine and flywheel must be removed. Then the magneto ring removed and either rewound or...

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Last post by Norman Kling
Sat Jul 11, 2020 4:54 pm
HEADS UP! Stolen Model T- Huntsville, Alabama

Last post by TRDxB2 « Sat Jul 11, 2020 2:10 pm
Replies: 19
by Bill Robinson » Thu Jul 09, 2020 1:36 pm

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Pictures, but not much in details right now. Hopefully, the info will get updated later.

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You can not prevent theft but you can track it for $39.95

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Last post by TRDxB2
Sat Jul 11, 2020 2:10 pm
How to Paint a T?

Last post by TRDxB2 « Sat Jul 11, 2020 1:58 pm
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by 1194668jc » Fri Jul 10, 2020 9:26 pm

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I have found that people who own Ts tend to keep it original to its initial looks. But I sometimes see otherwise, like a red 1924 touring or a tricolor body, a green-painted engine, signal lights in the rear, etc. My question is how do you paint a T? What colors? What paint? Thank you!

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Some info on paint colors and

From Texas T

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Last post by TRDxB2
Sat Jul 11, 2020 1:58 pm
27 Engine details

Last post by Squirrel « Sat Jul 11, 2020 10:16 am
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by Squirrel » Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:36 pm

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Hi, I haven't played with Ts before a couple months ago...so I dove in, and took the car mostly all apart, fixed what I could find needed fixing, cleaned and painted, and put it back together. I'd like to get some input if I got it all together right (the stuff you can see, at least). Did I run the wires in the right place? Am I missing any parts?...

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It might be that the aftermarket parts companies decided to change the design, to one that would work on more than one application.

I was looking at cutouts a little bit, and there was a wide variety made...including rectangular shapes.

I expect I'll just keep the one I have, as long as it keeps working. I kind of like old, well made...

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Sat Jul 11, 2020 10:16 am
Rivets

Last post by TRDxB2 « Sat Jul 11, 2020 10:08 am
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by Joe R » Fri Jul 10, 2020 7:33 pm

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Can someone tell me approximately how many, and the various sizes of rivets were used in one (1916-1921) Model T touring car?
Thanks
Joe R

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Search on Lang's for a list of items containing the word rivets . The results include tools and part kits with rivets

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Sat Jul 11, 2020 10:08 am
I made a gasket board!

Last post by DanTreace « Sat Jul 11, 2020 10:02 am
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by Jeepbone1 » Fri Jul 10, 2020 6:11 pm

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Bought a bunch of gaskets yesterday so I had to finish a project I’ve been wanting for a while. Just wish there was a spot on the poster for head gaskets and the hogshead felt. I didn’t realize there were that many in there. Plenty of those hard to find copper head gaskets too! Now to find enough wall space for this massive thing.

Brad

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Have seen only a rare one or two original gaskets boards at swaps, and priced to match.

So did the only simple thing, made a copy of one. ;)

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Last post by DanTreace
Sat Jul 11, 2020 10:02 am
Great Tips from Dave Huson in Mile High Newsletter

Last post by Darin Hull « Sat Jul 11, 2020 7:28 am
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by Scott_Conger » Fri Apr 19, 2019 3:57 pm

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Many know Dave and while he rarely posts now, his knowledge of T s is pretty significant. I am sure newcomers to the hobby will benefit from some of his wisdom, as well as many of our longer-term members...enjoy:

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For someone new to the T hobby, that was a great link to read through such a diverse collection of best practices and guidance.

Thank you for sharing,
Darin

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Last post by Darin Hull
Sat Jul 11, 2020 7:28 am
'27 Wire wheel stud repair

Last post by D Stroud « Sat Jul 11, 2020 2:05 am
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by mgarrett » Fri Jul 10, 2020 10:27 am

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I removed a front wire wheel to install new hub caps and had a problem with one of the wheel studs spinning freely in the hub when trying to remove the lug nut. Looks like the stud hole in the hub is wallowed out. What is the best (safest) repair? Laying a bead of weld in a couple of places on the stud and driving it back in? Thanks in advance for...

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Although brazing is a very good fix, I try not to braze anything that I can weld. The main reason for that is, once something has been brazed and if for some unforseen reason it needs to be welded in the future, it is VERY hard to get a decent weld on something that has been brazed. The bronze can be ground off, but it takes a lot of grinding as...

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Last post by D Stroud
Sat Jul 11, 2020 2:05 am
T rad baffle

Last post by TRDxB2 « Sat Jul 11, 2020 1:24 am
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by Bruce Compton » Fri Jul 10, 2020 10:10 pm

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The brass baffle in my 26 T rad had come loose and was rattling around in the tank. With the rad removed and with some difficulty I was able the cut into smaller pieces and remove the pieces through the top hose hole. Solder and I don't get along too well so removing parts of the top tank was not going to happen. My question is; can I run this...

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Interesting past discussion on a loose baffle

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Sat Jul 11, 2020 1:24 am
Spare Tire Carrier Question

Last post by RajoRacer « Fri Jul 10, 2020 10:10 pm
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by Mark Osterman » Thu Jul 09, 2020 9:13 pm

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In the past I have just turned the rim so that one of the lugs lined up with the lower “keeper” on the carrier. But now I actually have to use it the correct way to allow room for an accessory tail / stop light. So I can seem to figure out how the outer clamp is supposed to fit. I have two clamps. Anyone out there who could supply me with pictures...

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Thanks for the explanation !

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Last post by RajoRacer
Fri Jul 10, 2020 10:10 pm
TT Truck Running Boards

Last post by JunkyJud « Fri Jul 10, 2020 10:07 pm
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by jeffstag » Tue Jun 30, 2020 11:21 pm

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Does anyone know when the TT running boards switched to the 'boot scrapper' style? Was that early '26 or did that come in in '25?

I'm getting set to dive into a '25 project (June '25, since I've got the engine) and I'm taking inventory, so I've got several TT parts questions that I haven't figured out already, but I'll try and space them out so...

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Here is a thread from a few years ago with a lot of good pictures and more discussion about TT running boards:

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Fri Jul 10, 2020 10:07 pm
They hung up on me!!

Last post by fschrope « Fri Jul 10, 2020 9:15 pm
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by Bud Delong » Tue Jul 07, 2020 3:36 pm

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With 39411 spam calls today i was offered a extended warranty on my car. when i told them it was a 1914 Ford model T they hung up on me!! Must have been a Chebby lover?? Bud. :D

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I must be living in a jaded world. I don't get a spam call on my cel phone once a week. We get a couple a day on the home landline phone, but seldom answer.
As for spam emails, I get none on several accounts - yahoo, gmail & live. Same thing on my ISP emails. I've had a yahoo account for maybe 20 years and get no spam.

I hope this post doesn't...

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Last post by fschrope
Fri Jul 10, 2020 9:15 pm
Another way to install a left hand Ruckstell shifter by Tom Carnegie

Last post by Susanne « Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:35 pm
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by jesselashcraft » Fri Jul 10, 2020 4:33 pm

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Hello again -

Tom wrote an article for his club's news letter which, I believe, I came across on this forum. I thought Tom had an elegant solution so I downloaded the article. I ended up buying an intact parking brake lever and apparatus on Ebay from a 1923 Model T and so far, I'm pleased with how this is turning out. I had the plates and bushing...

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Absolutely!

The brake handle and release rod on my dad's roadster was set up like that - it had a very distinctive pair of angles bent to move the brake inward, to give clearance between the brake handle and the Ruckstell shifter next to it.

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Last post by Susanne
Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:35 pm
Question re front spring perches

Last post by RGould1910 « Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:16 pm
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by RGould1910 » Wed Jul 01, 2020 4:26 pm

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I find the front spring perches are a bit loose when inserted in the axle. perhaps .006 Both the axle and perches are replacements due to the accident I suffered a couple weeks ago. They have been sandblasted. What if anything do people do to create a tight fit? Knurl, shim, forget about it?

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On many wishbones I examined before choosing the one I have for replacement, I saw the imprint of a hex nut from wear on the bottom of each arm where the perch nut rides.

From prior experience I discovered one way to smooth out the contact with the cone shaped nut is to make a copper washer to be placed between the bottom of the perch arms where...

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Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:16 pm
Top Dead Center #1

Last post by Norman Kling « Fri Jul 10, 2020 4:54 pm
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by ChuckLebeda » Fri Jul 10, 2020 3:43 pm

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When the timing mark on the camshaft gear is in line with the 'FORD' inscription on one tooth of the timing gear; is this Top Dead Center for piston #1? When mine are inline it still appears as #1 piston still has about 1/8 to 1/4 inch to reach top of head. Gear teeth have to move about 5 more teeth for piston to reach top of head.

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There are two top dead centers for each cylinder. The crankshaft makes two rotations for each turn of the camshaft and also there are two positions in which the camshaft gear can be installed on the camshaft. But it doesn't make any difference which position the gears are in relation to the camshaft. Only thing which matters is that the gears are...

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Last post by Norman Kling
Fri Jul 10, 2020 4:54 pm
Praise for Berg's

Last post by Oldav8tor « Fri Jul 10, 2020 3:10 pm
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by RustyFords » Fri Jul 10, 2020 11:24 am

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Here on the Texas Gulf Coast lately, the actual temps have been at or near 100 degrees and the heat index has been around 110-115, with high humidity.

Brutal to say the least.

I took a break from working at home yesterday and had the Berg's radiator equipped 24 Touring out during the peak of heat. My trip was about a half hour total and involved...

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I have a Bergs low radiator in my 1917 Touring. Even on these 90+° days it has never come close to overheating. The only issue I had was that my radiator neck came off a couple of weeks back. Yeah, I had a motometer and winged cap which Bergs had advised against.....

I took the radiator to an old-time radiator guy who soldered the neck back on....

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Fri Jul 10, 2020 3:10 pm
Transporting new ‘27 chassis home

Last post by DHort « Fri Jul 10, 2020 2:05 pm
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by Dbutler56 » Fri Jul 10, 2020 11:00 am

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My dad and I used to say to each other: “your just trying to talk yourself into something” even when we know better.

I want to bring my new IKEA ‘27 home. Especially the chassis so I can get started.
(The previous owner and my good friend developed dementia and is in a memory unit)

You can’t really see it in the picture but he didn’t attach the...

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If the crankcase is connected to the frame, it would appear that all you have to do is support the torque tube and then put it on the trailer. Block the wheels on the trailer and drive slow. Then you can work on the car to your hearts content.

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Last post by DHort
Fri Jul 10, 2020 2:05 pm
mufflers

Last post by Philip « Fri Jul 10, 2020 1:31 pm

by Philip » Fri Jul 10, 2020 1:31 pm

my car came to me with some sort of tractor muffler it worked so i left it. i recently
got an orig type repop in some trading i did it makes the car run better. philip

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Fri Jul 10, 2020 1:31 pm
Boxes for the T's Spark Plugs

Last post by DanTreace « Fri Jul 10, 2020 1:30 pm
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by A Whiteman » Thu Jul 09, 2020 5:59 pm

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Cudaman (Mark Strange) started a thread in 'Off Topic' with a template to make a new box for your Edison spark plugs and a discussion how to do it for best result. I thought it was not really off-topic as it is for T spark plugs.

Some of us have a few old plugs lying around and making 'repro' boxes for display might be of interest.

Have a look...

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Made in Atlanta GA

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Last post by DanTreace
Fri Jul 10, 2020 1:30 pm
Second question on the “you know better” rear differential

Last post by Walter Higgins « Fri Jul 10, 2020 12:33 pm
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by Dbutler56 » Fri Jul 10, 2020 11:07 am

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The previous owner did not have a mechanical bone in his body but he had a wonderful heart.

My dad and myself walked him through everything he did, or worked with him on it side by side.

We instructed him on assembling the rear differential. Afterwards we went over it again specifically asking him if he had inserted these.
He hadn’t so he took...

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Crack it open and look. If it hasn't had oil put in it yet it won't be too messy of a job and if it's correctly done it will go back together easily and, if not correctly done.... it was going to come back apart, anyway!

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Last post by Walter Higgins
Fri Jul 10, 2020 12:33 pm
Head Gasket Options

Last post by Mark Nunn « Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:48 am
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by paddy1998 » Thu Jul 09, 2020 11:35 am

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Apparently copper clad head gaskets are in short supply and nobody is certain when more will become available.

Because I'd like to get back on the road sometime before Thanksgiving I'm exploring the other options, which seem to be either the steel head gasket or the silicone head gasket.

Will either of these work with a stock iron head? What, if...

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The head on my car has a small crack in the top of the water jacket. I recently obtained a good replacement and will have it surfaced before installing it. I intend to use a silicone head gasket since I have two in the shop. I won't have the block's deck ground flat since the engine is in the car. Will the silicone gasket accommodate minor...

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Last post by Mark Nunn
Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:48 am
1915 Touring With Unusual Front Fenders

Last post by BobShirleyAtlantaTx « Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:30 am
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by J Sundstrom » Thu Jul 09, 2020 8:09 pm

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Saw on Minneapolis Craig’s. Rest of car seems pretty original to me. Interior and top appear to be. You would have to look up for yourself to see all pics. No idea who is selling just found those custom fenders interesting and wonder who the mfg is.

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The automobile is nice, but look at this listing for that area. B4F81A07-22A1-4469-A3BD-94F2716FE2F9.png

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Last post by BobShirleyAtlantaTx
Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:30 am
Rear hub evaluation

Last post by Allan « Thu Jul 09, 2020 8:02 pm
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by ArthurB » Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:48 pm

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I just finished rebuilding my rear axle/ differential/ drive shaft. Everything is working great, so now I'd like to rebuild the rear wheels. They are functional but spokes are a bit loose, hubcap threads aren't great, and worse yet-- they are globbed up with metallic copper paint (spokes and all).

I have previously rebuilt my front wheels, so I...

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Good keyways are the first point in any inspection I make. If they are OK, I bolt likely candidates to the same axle, and select the ones which go on least. They should be less worn in the taper. Then they need careful scrutiny of the inner flange, looking for cracking around the hub centre. If you still have some left to work with, the hubcap...

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Last post by Allan
Thu Jul 09, 2020 8:02 pm
Whereabouts of 1910 T

Last post by DHarmon « Thu Jul 09, 2020 6:49 pm
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by Bill Elliott » Sat Jul 04, 2020 5:19 pm

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Does anyone know what happened to John King's unrestored and original 1910 model t touring? It was such a great example of a survivor and was for sale for the longest time. Just curious.

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As previously posted, the car went to Minnesota. I spoke to the new owner at Hershey last year. He stated that he plans on keeping the car as is, but with an improved useable top that he was hoping to find at Hershey. He was also looking for some other little things that the car was missing.

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Last post by DHarmon
Thu Jul 09, 2020 6:49 pm
My $15.00 Ford Script "Bobber" Light

Last post by YellowTRacer « Thu Jul 09, 2020 5:29 pm
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by ModelTWoods » Mon Jul 06, 2020 5:16 pm

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Sometimes you score such an unbelievable purchase at a swap meet or on EBAY, that you can't control your enthusiasm and you want to tell the world. Such is the case of my recently purchased $15.00 Ford script Bobber light, complete with original license plate bracket. The EBAY seller was a motorcycle shop which advertised this 26-27 Ford script...

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My apology, at my age I get easily confused and was thinking, I wouldn't want the Dodge strain.

Ed aka #4

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Last post by YellowTRacer
Thu Jul 09, 2020 5:29 pm
Speedometer Cable question

Last post by RajoRacer « Thu Jul 09, 2020 4:40 pm
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by tom_strickling » Wed Jul 08, 2020 1:05 pm

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If you use modern speedometer cable inside the flexible brass housing, do you need a sleeve of some type over the cable to protect the brass??

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I have both ends - drop me a note.

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Thu Jul 09, 2020 4:40 pm

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