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I just saw an interesting video which just may have some application in achieving an authentic “black era” Model T paint job!

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I just acquired a 26 TT truck and it has a ruckstell and Rocky Mountain brakes. I have been told that some of these TTs came with a 5:1 gear ratio rear axle. How can I identify if this truck has it? Do I have to disassemble the rear? The previous owner was said to have driven it at 35 mph or more. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Would someone please tell me whose wife is making / selling masks with model T pictures on it?

Sorry I didn't know if this was technically under classifieds or not?

Since this thing is here to stay, I'd rather go through it in a Model T!

Thank you!

My TT is an early 1918 based on all the evidence but the engine is a later replacement, SN 7696664, which makes it a May 23, 1923 engine. Lacking any other better information I guess that's the old girls birthday. So, I forgot. Oh well. Better luck in 3 years when it's 100. :lol:

So the radiator that came with my 26 Touring was full of antifreeze and had no leaks that I could see it was not running. It did have a water pump on it as well. I'm going to get rid of the water pump and was wondering how I could tell if the radiator was partially clogged. I plan on running water through it but is there a way to tell if the water...

My 1926 touring has an external line from the hogshead to the front pan. It goes through a hole in the pan flange through the gasket and into a threaded hole near the front camshaft bearing. When air is blown into this hole it does not come out anywhere that I can tell. Can someone explain this oiling feature?

I have uploaded a photo....

MTFCA transmission booklet on page 16, Figure 13, states Standard triple gear pin diameters are as follows: bushing segment is .675, press fit segment, .680, tapered head .697-.689.
In that same booklet in the paragraph titled Triple Gear Pins, it states: The magnets directly behind each pin must be remove in order to properly remove the triple...

How much play should there be (endwise) on the large roller bearing just behind the pinion, on the drive shaft?
It appears to me that the thrust ball bearing sits about 1/4 away from the end face of the roller bearing, and that the roller bearing assembly can float in the spool, while the drive shaft and pinion are held in the proper position by...

What do you make of this rear main bearing? It is rough, scratched and looks porous. Plastigage measures the rear at 0.0015 clearance at both the front and back end of the bearing. The rear journal on the crank measures: Front: 2.2195 Middle: 2.2195 back: 2.2220 and shows a maximum 0.0003 out of round.

The reason for taking the motor down was a...

Took my riding buddy,Abby for a ride today .It was her Birthday,not that either of us needs a reason

It has already been noted in the original Stolen thread, but I think it's worth a separate listing:

...too many of you know these cases of a stolen trailer and car do not generally end well. Thankfully in this case the trailer and car were found. :D :D :D

The Hansen family wants to thank you for your well wishes and support.

I have no more...

Curious whether folks out there with a 09/10 early timer have sampled brush rotor technology? Does not look like a complicated retrofit, and the performance theory sounds plausible. I have heard and read plenty of negatives related to these early timers, so am curious what fix options may have produced working solutions.
Regards,
Scott

Seller advised that I immediately rebuild the differential on my newly acquired 1916 Model T. The mileage is unknown but thought to be low (although the spindle and tie rod bushings are shot). Said the babbit spacers disintegrate and destroy gearing. How likely is this to happen? Should I be urgently concerned, or do it down the road ?

Hello everyone in Model T land. I am a long time reader of this forum, and I finally signed up to join in the fun. Now don't expect to see any photos because I am a simple man with a simple mind, and I have any idea how to use the computer for anything than to write messages. I will try to give my two cents worth on information.

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Has anyone ever seen one of these?

Hey guys, I had been having issues with head torque causing my head gasket to leak causing the crankcase to over fill, causing the combined oil and coolant to wash out the grease in the u-joint, causing all of it to run down the driveshaft tube and overfilling the rear end, finally ending up washing out my axle bearings as it all escaped out the...

I bought a (new) new day timer from one of the vendors and am working on the install. One question I have is about the black spacer washer that was included. I assume this goes between the brush assembly and the timer cover in order to provide some standoff. My question is that this spacer is very thin material, and is not solid but is instead a...

This is just a reminder to everyone that the Auburn Swap Meet scheduled for June 7 2020 has been cancelled.

I am putting the drive plate assembly back together in our '26-27 T engine/transmission project, which is in my friend's 1924 Coupe.. There is a minor concern on my part. When I disassembled the clutch two months ago, I put all the pieces from the drive plate assembly in a box to keep them together. Yesterday I put the pieces back together and...

I drained and refilled my differential earlier this spring. I’m now driving it quite a bit more (at least until some serious missing developed last weekend, more on that later). I was pretty careful not to overfill but may not have taken into account the warmer temperatures. When I came out to start sorting out the rough running, I noted that...

I am looking for the build date of 8448447.

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Will the headlight brackets from a 19-25 car fit into the frame if the frame is a 26-27?
The headlights I have are from 19-25 and the frame is 26-27. So the headlights will not
be attached to the fender. Thank you.

I dropped off a 1911 Model T Touring to Mark in Albuquerque this afternoon 😉

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Mark traded with Stuart in Cincinnati who
was equally pleased 😀

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FJ

Are 26 & 27 roadster doors all the same? I have a 26 roadster and It appears that the doors that came with my project are 27 based on the door latches. I am having a difficult time fitting the doors.

Thank you
Bill

Today I was able to purchase this Chicago BiPlug. It is for a vehicle that chronically fouls the plugs. Solution is to just pull the plug and flip it over. For all you Spark Plug experts, how rare is this?

So I am confused about 4 different parts on my 1922 roadsters front axle. When I got the old parts, this is how it came assembled. I have redone the parts but am still co fused if they go like that? It is the parts that attach to the front axle spring(where it went when I got it) and attached to the actual axle.

Who can tell me what this bolt was used for. Pretty sure it’s Model T.

It should be removed.

I am thinking I may have stumbled across a very rare Timber brake system “installed” on this late model Rear end. At first I thought about removing it but it has kinda grown on me.

Hey guys, I know all the vendors sell kits to re-upholster our cars, but has anyone found fabric that closely resembles the original and done it themselves. My plan for re-doing my interior also does not involve the entire interior, nor will it all be one color. I am trying to come up with a look that will honor the barn find look that it has...

Hello,
I was curious about a technical question. What has to be done to age a 17-22 to a 1915-16. What operations must be done to the body, firewall and fenders?
I love my '20 the way it is, all black, and will never change, so the question is just for my T knowledge.
Pierre-Yves
Belgium

I purchased this Mini T to use the motor in a speedster project. The video link was the first start in about 10 years.

Hi, I'm told this is a headlight off a model T but everything that I've looked at doesn't look like this one. The bottom oil container is different. Does anyone recognize it?

I have an ongoing problem with keeping the (reproduction) muffler attached to the exhaust pipe in my 27 Touring car. I understand that a clamp is not required and that the muffler should just slip on the pipe and be held in place by the rear bracket. However, I have resorted to a clamp because of previous problems and the muffler still eventually...

Every once and a while on line new and useful tools are found. I plan to add a set of these to my left and right hand hammers. cresentrench.jpg

I’m getting ready to replace the strips that cover the seems on my 24 coupe. The wood was soft when I removed them so they came off in decent condition. The nails are rusty, bent and loose. I am not building a show piece, just a driver. I’m looking for ideas on how to re install these strips. The original nails are likely not an option. The belt...

What is the thread size of the carb. Elbow and sediment bulb at the gas line connection? It seems to be between two sizes on my thread gauge.

Hello,
i am from Austria and have a RHD 1916 T Towncar. As Austria is a country with many mountains i am installing RMB but have run into a problem with the Brake pedal. I have had the additional part welded to the brake pedal as suggested. But now i have a problem as there is not enough space for the clutch and the brake to move free. Can someone...

I am going to build a cab for my ‘19 ton truck and was wondering if anyone knows a way to move the brake lever over to the left 6’’ or so? The truck also has an aux transmission and although l can create more leg room for my 6’4’’ body squeezing my legs between the brake lever and the trans shifter pretty tight. Any thoughts would be greatly...

Has anyone seen proof that FORD modified, or issued a factory wind flap for the open cars from 23-25 to accommodate the windshield wiper, which was offered from late 1924-1925? I'm aware that Ford drilled the holes for the rear view mirror and the wiper whether you wanted one or not!

Does anyone have a picture or dimensions for the frame mount needed to install a jumbo giant ?

My breaks on my caw are worned, Ken I use mouldered linings as a repalacement for me breaks, or dew I kneed to half woeven breaks lininerings for mye breaks...

(Sorry for the spelling, but after 3 posts like this, I had to answer in kind....)

Should I use molded linings or try to find old school woven linings?

My sister bought this '24 Touring and a survivor '31 Model A Slant Windshield sedan as a package deal in 2016 from an older gentleman in our community. She said she would give me the Model A if I would put the Model T together and get it running for her. The catch to the agreement was that this T was COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLED! The previous owner...

As I get older I need to make It easier to work on Model T axles. I have used the orange cart for many projects over the last 50+ years. The blue parts are newly made to hold Model T rear axles.

Good morning, is there a drawing of the 09/ 10 firewall with bolt holes and steering wheel location out there?
Any help appreciated.
Thanks Michael Paul

From the middle of 2019 to now. :D

Looking through the local ads online today and this was just posted yesterday. Only an hour away so I had to buy it before some yard art person let's it outside to rot. It was purchased from an older couple that brought it from their neighborhood when he retired from farming back in 2000. His dad had made it for use on the farm. The axle is an...

Finishing up a tranny and came across two different bolts to hold the top plate (with the clutch fingers, above the clutch push ring) to the brake drum. I just assumed the longer hex head ones were right, but came across a labeled plastic bag (yes, my handwriting!)...with these slotted bolts with safety wiring holes.....
Will either work? Should...

I mounted new 30 X 3 1/2 inch clincher tires on demountable non split rims. Somewhere on this forum it was said that tires should be inflated to 60 PSI

Could someone confirm this as when taken out on the road with that amount of pressure it seems to handle poorly, the front axle has had all pins and bushings replaced, bearings inspected and...

Tonight, I finally installed the pan and hogshead on my freshened up 11 engine. Pan went on with no issues, 4th main slides in perfectly. Next came the rebuilt hogs head. New wood bands on the drum, held together with plastic zip ties. Hogshead goes on pretty easily, let gasket sealer set up. Then I notice that the low band has zero clearance in...

From the middle of 2017 to now.

I like disc brakes on the rear of just about any Model T. They work well, no matter who's design is used.
I have notice some flex in the bracket that holds the master cylinder to the 4th main. It's not a lot by none the less it moves.
I have seen some old posts dated in the 2010 or so that show a round bar that attaches to one of the hogs head...

I'm looking for an illustration of how the headlight on a 26 is assembled. Mac's catalog used to have numerous illustrations for different assembly's, my latest catalog doesn't have many. So, I'm looking to find out what fits where in the headlight. Thanks

I AM NEW TO T'S AND I WAS WONDERING, WHAT YEAR IS THE SHORTEST FRAME LENGTH? ANY ADVISE WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

Would like to hear from people who have used one are they worth the money my car runs good but it needs to be richen up a bit to start and then you can lean it back down when it warms up just wonder if one of these might help on that THE NEW I TIMER

The 15 millionth car on display at Greenfield Village has the extended fan hub as referenced in an article some to be ago in the magazines. I also had an up close look at the car with a representative from the museum a year ago. They don’t know anything much about the car, so I’m asking you.
My question is actually two questions.
1. Is that the...

Would anyone have the installation instructions for side view mirror sold by our vendors with a solid 8-in mounting bar and a 5-in round mirror. There was advertised a download for instructions but the vendors having problems. Spoke to vendors office but have not received any information or download. Not sure if mirror bracket for 26-27 open car...

I am going through the Hyatt bearings I have on-hand to find the best useable ones (see my Wanted ad in the classifieds).

I have a couple bearings that check all the boxes: roller diameters are .002-.003 under, cages are TIGHT. However a couple of the rollers look like they are just barely hanging on the dimple. I think if I pushed like I meant...

There is a museum literally just across my park, the Clark County Museum. All the old technology that resides there is what keeps me visiting. Some of these things consists of cars. Sitting outside all day in dry cold/heat are a Model T, A, and a late 20s Chevrolet. While examining the cars, an old man with white whiskers came up from behind me....

Have you had any problems with the fitting of the windshield wiper using this bracket?

Hello everyone
On my 26-Touring there are 30x3 1/2 tires with removable split rims. Is a 21 inch split rim from Snyders or Langs the right size for a spare wheel or should 30x 3 1/2 removable rims be ordered?
Thank you for your information
Anton
(elan2@seelmann-web.de)

Wood wheel Question about a repair for a steel fellow wood spocked wheel: Is it a good idea to replace a worn out spoke nipple with a wood dowel the spokes are otherwise in great conditions
and yes i know new spokes are a better ,but every time i open a sellers book BANG another dollar ..and no one besides sells spokes anymore

GOING BACK 50---60- YEARS THERE WAS A GUY I KNEW UP IN GAYSVILL VERMONT, HE BUILT A WIND POWER BATTERY CHARGER OUT OF A MODEL T BLOCK, HE CUT IT DOWN AND MOUNTED IT UP SIDE DOWN ON A PLAT FORM BOLTED TO THE BRAKE DRUM OF HALF THE T REAR END, ,IT HAD A THREE BLADE PROP , USED THE MAG TO CHARGE THE BATTERY'S, THIS GETUP WORKED REAL GOOD FOR YEARS,...

Oh, snap ....Apparently, I am a member of the cracked brake drum club, now. 😢

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Cracked on the outside surface in at least 2 places.

Guess I should have pulled the engine in the first place. I pulled the hogs head to switch to wood bands, for a try. Found cotton wrapped around the magneto post, and...

Natalie put together a lot of good articles this month with some of the best pictures. 10 page article about Rob Heyen's race car is a great read. Terry Bond also has an excellent article. Enjoy it everyone.

I am helping a buddy restore his T Coupe. Our problem is with the windshield hinge weather stripping.

We don't know how it is supposed to fit. We don't know if it is supposed to slide in to the rail or if it lays flat on top and we punch holes for the 1/4 x 20 screws.

How does it fit?

Thank you for any input.

I have attached some pics.
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Looking for Bill Tharp Auxilary Brake system installation instructions I am sure some one out there save theres. i would like to get a copy i bought a bill tharp set but i believe i did something wrong . claipers are tight around disk and won't come loose. so I am Looking for Bill Tharp Auxilary Brake system installation instructions,

I received this week another one of Stan's restored OF carburetor. It a pleasure to know that when the carburetor is ready to put on the car.
Fitz

Restoring a 1920 Coupe. Looking for a source for the moldings that go around the side windows. Moldings are secured to the glass and slide in the metal channels when opening the side windows. Any help appreciated

The “ijsheiligen” is a date there will be normaly no temperatures below 0 degrees at night.
In Holland always at the 15th of may.
So there is a good reason to go to the nursery to buy nice summer plants for in the garden.
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Many thanks to Steve Shotwell, President of the Piquette BOD, along with several other Piquette friends and board members for this virtual description of future developments at FMC Piquette Avenue Plant.

Steve enthusiastically agreed to give a virtual talk to our early Ford and Friends Thursday afternoon Virtual Happy Hour group. We used Zoom as...

I am restoring a 1926 RPU and the latches that came with the car won't bolt up. Is there a difference between 26 and 27 door latches?

The one in the left In the picture Is what came with the 26 open car that I am restoring.
The one to the right Is from a 27 open customer car.

Witch one Is 26 or do I have the wrong Door Latches?

Brought to life after 50 years. The photos are how I found it almost 2 years ago and how it sits today. My uncle parked this in 1972 and it started for the first time since being parked today. So much pride. My first T. Changed the new oil and found a few bits. Don't think it is anything to be over concerned about.

So much fun!

I am removing the original glass from my 24 coupe. I have taken the measurements from the old glass. The new laminated glass will be 1/4 thick and should fit in the channel. Likely not enough space to put the fabric in the channel like original. I have seen people put a bead of clear silicone and install glass. I have not had the glass cut yet....

Drove 25 miles to buy a new bandsaw blade. Spent half a hour installing and adjusting it. Ready to cut but needed to set table at a angle. went to tilt the table and both table trunions broke. Cheap white metal. Found some on ebay but for a different brand. Hope they fit. If not. $34.oo wasted.

Model T Adjusting Radius Rods under the car . Did not measure or adjust before installing my new rebuilt rearend , driveshift and radius rods so now can I do my adjusting now under the car.

Howdy from Texas.

As a lot of yall know, I'm trying to maintain a WW2/Great Depression vibe with my 24 Touring. Here's a video showing the current condition of the car.

I just received a whole new set of seat spring from Snyders and am ready to install upholstery. My quandry however, is that I really don't want perfect/brand new seat...

Hi,
Has anyone have any knowledge on the markings on a 1912 DB front axle. Were the markings on the four corners on this year only.
Appreciate any help on this
Michael A

I inherited my Dad's 1924 Touring that he put together from old parts in the 1970s. From what I have read on this forum I have noticed that some things are not quite right. After reading about front spring perches I checked those on this car. To my surprise I discovered the the front axle has two left perches. The axle does have a proper tilt...

I just watched the 1991 movie “Rocketeer” set in 1938. A very good family movie that all ages will like. If you haven’ seen it, get it and watch it with your family with the kids. They will love it.

At the very end of the movie a Model T drives into the scene and the driver jumps out and walks toward the hero just before the fade out. The driver...

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I could use some help identifying this car. Model K? THANKS IN ADVANCE.

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Gents,

I have put a starter in a '14 and am trying to decide where to put the foot switch. I'd like to know, where was it in a '19? Maybe X inches between the switch and wall under the seat. anybody able to make a measurement?

Thanks

I am replacing the rear main cap. What is the best way to to remove babbit to set end play? My cap is slightly too long.

John

Engel's Coach Shop has a video out now interviewing his brother in law. He has a lamp business and intends to do youtube videos on the restoration and manufacture of carriage lamps.
It should be very illuminating.

A friend of mine needs to replace a 24 roadster door hinge rib or pillar. I have Mel Miller’s wood blueprints for a 14-21 roadster. What, if anything, is common or appropriate for his roadster and my wood plans ? I know the hinge is different. Thanks all !!

During last September's trip Lizzie took a beating.

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A broken top socket caused the top to pull back on the windshield frame enough to crack the glass.

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I used the standard Ford universal repair kit to stabilize the upright. It's been on there ever since.

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Today I temporarily turned the...

When I became interested in the family 1926 model TT in 2018 I searched for Model T tools online because I figured we had some laying around, and I just did not know what to look for. I came across the Walker Jack Company of Racine Wis. as a maker of jacks for Model T’s. After seeing a picture of a Walker Ratchet Jack I immediately recognized it...

I'm currently working on restoring pretty much every part of my 23 runabout all at the same time. The steering column parts are being re-nickled and I got to thinking, what paint should I use on the steering column quadrant? I know it was originally black, but paint scratches off quickly from the levers moving on it and was wondering what you have...

I'm installing a Prus head on my 26 roadster, and the copper head gaskets are all on back order. I talked to the folks at Snyders, they said there was a mistake in the last order they received, the head gaskets were for Model A, not Model T. When they caught the mistake, the factory had been shut down due to the corona virus. They expect to...

Good Day,

Slowly working away on my Speedster, doing a bit of fabrication here, a touch bad math there, some measure once, cut three times and it is still to short experiences. In general having a bit of fun. Came to the question of valves, the block I am using has been massaged a bit and noticed the valve holes aren't exactly stock. For those...

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My ventilator belt broke. Apparently it's not a straight forward task to order a new, as they come in many lengths. What would be a proper length for a 1914 Model T? They come from 23 to 36 .