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We are very pleased to announce the launch of our fresh, updated MTFCA and Museum website. This has been on our 'wish list' for several years. It's exciting to see it come online Saturday, April 18 at approximately 9:00 am EST!

Thanks go to the MTFCA Board Directors, who approved the website project. Tony...

Gentlemen,

Recent events created a lot of extra time at home and served as an impetus to finally get the 13T assembled and running. A lot of progress has been made finding parts in boxes and, piece by piece, getting the 13T together. Shame it has taken so long but it is getting close to the finish line.

I’ve begun reviewing old forum threads to...

New to the forum but have been reading it since acquiring a 26 runabout last summer (2019). First thing I did when I got it home was drain the oil. A brass screw head came out with the oil. Not knowing anything yet, I assumed it was just a piece left over from previous repairs. Went about getting it up and running and drove it around a bit. One...

I am having what I believe is excessive forward and backward rocking, when I use the transmission brake. The harder the stop, the worse the rocking. Initially I thought this might be transmission issues, as I had just' rebuilt the rear end and drive tube. After thinking it through, and manually rocking the car back and forth with the transmission...

Thanks to contributions from Mark Herdman, Bob Trevan and Andrew Brand, John Williams and others from “down under,” we keep piecing together more information about this New Zealand Ford Six (Model K) converted to a speedster. First, Andrew just sent this photo of the New Zealand speedster:

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Prior to...

After much consideration, we have decided to cancel Homecoming at the Model T Museum scheduled for June 6.

This is certainly a disappointment as we had great speakers and demonstrations lined up, swap meet, car show, and many fun, new activities. However, we believe it is the wise thing to do at this time. Without knowing how things will unfold...

How do you remove steering case brass rivets?

I drilled out the quadrant rivets but when I tried to bang out the brass case rivets they did not budge. And I am afraid of ruining it.

I want to replace the steel levers with brass levers.

Thank you for your help!

Do one of you know , where I can buy the triple Gear bushings # 3314- 1/2 BQ Best Quality .
At most of the venders they are on backorder .
Thanks for your answer .
Toon

My '27 touring has a board under the rear seat. It not attached, just inserted into both sides.
It was taken out about a year ago to give way for a little more storage. To my best conclusion this board is not really needed.
Like everything else on the T. Henry put it there for a reason. It might not be apparent at first. But there always seems to...

A few months ago I was in Colorado and bought some powdered hand cleaner in a little local mercantile store in La Veta. Turns out the stuff is the best cleaner I’ve ever used, puts a serious scrub on the kind of 100 year old grime we frequently get from our hobby! I apologize if this type of post is verboten here, and I have no stake in the...

Hello all
Does someone know what this is, a frend of my found it in the ground in a field here in holland some time ago
It is from lead
Greets Bert

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I have a 1927 t fordor i know carper is correct but this car will be a driver so I would rather use mats I know they show none are made and was wondering if anyone had any ideas that could possibly work.

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I do not think we need them anymore. Thank you.

I determined that my original cast aluminum magnet spools were damaged by my last effort at leveling (that means I was over zealous with my hammer after the last engine rebuild). I am now setting up my magnets on my flywheel and am trying an alternate method.

I do not have a KW magnet setting tool. Erik kindly offered the loan of his tool. That...

I bought this kit about 3 years ago and am just getting around to installing. When trying to install the contact screw for the Battery and mag connection I realized that the contact screw heads were to big to fit in the recess on the back panel. The screws for the 8 other contacts work fine. I might be doing something wrong. I am installing this...

My name is Mike, and sometime in my misspent youth, probably in the '70's, I was walking around Hershey and noticed an unrestored Model T for sale. Now, maybe it was because I have a picture of my grandmother at age 12 driving a Model T around her parents' farm in Indiana, before drivers licenses existed. Maybe it was because that same...

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Edsel sure made things simple. Here is a KR Wilson HCCT , model A Ford style. I think I bought this off the for-sale page here, and think it’s pretty neat. I will try it out soon. If anyone knows what the leads look like, I’d love to see them. 110BB382-C847-4C2E-95D9-854FB5191E06.jpeg D96E28B0-AEF3-4013-9075-D5A1F0810DAD.jpeg...

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Can someone give me the eye to eye dimension for a 21 front spring? Mine seems to have sagged some.

Here in Suffolk County, New York, the hottest hot-spot for the Covid-19 virus in the United States, I and most of my neighbors under the protective custody of voluntary house-arrest are just about climbing the draperies out of an odd combination of boredom and anxiety—two paradoxical emotions which now seem to be close companions. Having exhausted...

I had a flat on the rear of our '21 Touring yesterday just as I got home with it. The rear tubes have rubber stems in them and the one that failed was because the stem broke off at the base. I removed the tube and put in a metal(brass) stem, like I have done earlier on both fronts. I used a bridge washer and it seems to be too much . The tire...

The latest sets of KW points I have received have excessive cushion spring gap, some as much as .0020 inch. Although I can manage to tune my coils correctly using my ECCT there is still a concern that erratic cushion spring bounce or flutter can occur. Apparently there was an article in the Jan - Feb 2018 issue of the Vintage Ford Magazine written...

From what I've read the correct speedometer head for my July '13 Touring would be a Stewart and Clark Model C.
Is the head marked Model C anywhere?

I've seen a number of the earlier Model 26 heads but have not seen a Model C up close.

Thank you,

Gene

Herewith is the version 2.3 of the Bolt chart updated 7 August 2023 . Hope it is of use and interest.

I have attached updates of 3 files:

1) EXCEL spreadsheet with the updated chart (first sheet) AND the original inputs (following sheets). The updated chart is the more accurate.

2) PDF Sorted by Part Number then 'Assembly Area'

3) PDF Sorted...

I'm trying to locate a guy who had a restoration shop in Albany, Texas up until about 5 years ago when he retired. He moved to Abilene, just a few blocks away from me and stopped by one day when he saw a T sticking out of my garage. We had a good visit but I can't for the life of me remember his name. Anyone have a clue? I want to get back in...

Hello,
Anyone have a lead on a rear seat frame assembly for an 18 touring (metal)?

Thank you
Kory

i need to know the drive shaft length for a cast iron warford it measures 16 inches long. thankes for the help. chris

Anyone in the Hill Country (I’m in Comfort-40 miles W of SA on IH10, and I’ll drive a couple hours!) have a KR Wilson magneto and flywheel gap gauge I can borrow for a couple days? I’ll come to you, and deliver it back in a day or two! Just finished recharging magnets, measuring spools and making sure magnets are N-S around the ring and I’d like...

Ford Used the Ford Vaporizer (AKA Holley Vaporizer) starting in late 1925 for some Model T cars and 1917 for Fordson tractors. By late 1926 they used them on all model T cars.

I have four of these carburetors plus more parts. I found that of four vaporizers two had the pictured hole and two did not. I know what this hole does but suspect you may...

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Im installing the radiator on the speedster project. It seems with my fan and other things a 27 inch belt is almost too shrot and a 28 inch fan belt is almost too long. The 27 inch will allow the fan to turn but the blades only clear the lower hose by about 1/8 inch. The 28 inch belt allows plenty of room for the fan but the belt just barely rubs...

I have a 26 coupe and want to adj the bands. A while ago 4-6 months a fellow told how measure the band adj by using the cams on the outside of the hogshead. Does anyone remember that thread? If so could you please let me know where to find it. Thanks

I need to make a trip for brother in law to Kansas city area and back to Tiffin Ohio with empty goose neck trailer in a couple days so if any one needs a something throwed on be glad to help out. 419-618-1025 Joe

A sheet of ply, old parts and 'enforced isolation' and the result is:

Now, how many parts can you name and date and give part numbers for and factory numbers? Some really easy and some, to be fair, unless you see the detail will be hard. As a hint, only the coils are the same, and 2 others are variants of the same part.

(These are mainly if not...

Im trying to post a video of the first engine start of the speedster project. Its a short video as I have no radiator on the car yet. After this video I even hand cranked the engine a couple times. The engine has a Rajo 4 valve setup, a Bosch front plate distributor setup, a cast iron dual exhaust feeding a Taylor loudspeaker muffler There is a...

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I am sorting boxes of T nuts and bolts. There are LOTS of different sizes and types. I did not really appreciate the differences until I have been sorting. Engine, trans, axle, diff, starter, gen, - the list continues - all tossed in boxes as cars were dismantled.

Some...

Our annual Model T & A swap meet for Saturday April 18, Kenyon, Mn.has been postponed due to the virus. It will be held at a later date. Thanks, Bob Peterson.

At one time, the transmission simulator on this site showed how the T transmission worked internally with various combinations of pedals engaged. I have not been able to get it to work now. Is it still supported?

It may be something simple but I have not been successful. I remember the site being very informative.

Thanks.

I have a new brake drum. The step between the drum and the drive plate is about .015”. I am concerned that this might wear or shred the lining. I was going to use NOS Scandinavian linings,but am having trouble finding them in good condition. My next choice is Kevlar, but I have read that they do not like to run on a brake drum with a step.
The...

Came accross these today. When they were given to me 60 years ago they were NOS. I put them in a box with other stuff in 1985.

Hey guys. So I've started assembling a 27 roadster gowjob/speedster. The T motor is just about squared away. I'm looking at setting up steering soon. Pop has a couple T columns, but also some A columns. I'm playing with the idea of a 30s Ford steering column to give a less sensitive steering for speedster speeds. Can one use an A column? I believe...

I want thank Beth and Mike Vaughn for their book review of Me & The Model T in this issue of the Vintage Ford. I just received my copy from Amazon today. 20200414_181526.jpg

I can not find any maple or ash lumber within 60 miles of home. All we have is pine or red oak. Any suggestions of what else I might use.

How much front end toe in should there be on a 27 with wire wheels?

I am guessing the strap goes over the tank and through the bracket holes on a 1912 Torpedo roadster.

The strap does not fit over the tank. I believe by the worn threads that the straps are original. The tank might be a repo.

The one picture shows the strap lifted high over the tank. The other picture shows the end about an inch off the deck....

At Piquette and then Highland Park, of course, but what about the branch assembly plants? Did some of them (or all of them) make their own engines? The serial number records refer to blocks of numbers being sent to Manchester, Cork, and Long Island, so I gather those plants made engines. Did any of the others? I know that Ford Canada made engines...

I need to make a pair of wooden hood shelves for a '16 but I don't know the dimensions. Can someone help me out? Thanks.

I have four rebuilt U&J carbs to test run and am looking for advice on the initial adjustment setting. I've heard everything from 3/4 turns to 3 full turns.Can anyone who has run these carbs narrow down these numbers? Thanks : Bruce

I cannot find info on this. I believe I’ve seen both styles of early horn buttons. 1916-17 ? How about some expert advice? ECCC22A3-15EB-47D8-9A88-8DB6453E7457.jpeg

All:

I've created a Youtube channel for the Midwest Chapter of the MTFCI for the uploading of old home movies taken by chapter members. The first batch of videos is now complete and includes one short reel of a 1955 parade, and several club events form 1960, including the annual International tour.

You can find the videos at the following link....

This looks to be a 1923 to 1925 one man roadster top. I will be posting it for sale but I don’t want to ID it wrong. Looks like it has only had one top on it.

I am wanting to make a set of gage rods for checking the alignment of the front axle to the spindle and perch bores. I am thinking, make a set of cones to fit 1/2 ground rod into the perch bores. Then on the spindle bores 1/2 ground rod slipping through the top hole and machining a step, or taper to fit into the threaded hole on the bottom. How...

I know the black cars officially started with the 1917 Model year but I wonder, were any 1916 model year cars built with the '17 style radiator and hood instead of brass? I know that items from earlier production often appear on later cars (being used up) but did it ever go the other way?

First, allow me to say how proud I am that my eldest son has caught the bug and has bought his first T! He's 20 and saved up the money to purchase this original finish, original interior 1926 Tudor form an elderly gent here in Michigan. Unfortunately, the old fellow had someone remove the mag coil and installed a VW distributor. Now my son is...

For those from Pennsylvania or who collect Pennsylvania Vehicle Registration Plates, or who want to use a period registration plate, this may be of interest.

I often see publications such as the Antique Automobile Magazine of the Model T Ford Forum carrying letters from those wishing to find a long lost family automobile. Or those who have...

I m thinking about doing a run of these?
NO I don’t have a cost yet!!
If you have any interest let me know

You experienced guys might know this already.

It is very frustrating sand blasting in a booth that is very foggy, even with two lights in the upper rear corner. Today an idea came to me to blast with one hand and hold a flashlight on the metal with the other hand. And what a great difference that made.

I still have to look through the beveled...

Back on the Forum of 2018, there was a topic titled Depression era T things
What have you got that's odd and useful even today??
Stay in safe and healthy!!

Who is or was making the Ford Special speedometer kits? I'm in desperate need of one for a Johns-Mansville speedometer. Langs does not have them at this time.

Removing the distributor and putting a coil box back on my 1927 Touring.

There is a strip of contacts in the bottom of the coil box but I am unable to see where it connects although I see a wire coming out of the bottom in pictures and no idea where it goes to or how it connects to the coil box. I only have one screw holding the strip in the...

I am trying to convert my roadster to a pickup. I found a trailer someone created from an old Model T pickup bed. I bought 2 parts from Lang's they call pickup bed steel strips cross channels So far I have not seen a pickup that has these cross channels. They are drilled and appear that the steel bed strip bolts go thru them. What I'm trying to...

I bought new axle shafts from texas t parts to use in my ruckstell axle build anybody know the specs on the inside of the axle gear or how much of a press fit it should have?

More old videos during social distancing. happy Easter.

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I have had 2 new tubes blow 0ut at valve stem can find nothing wrong with wheel is it tube or any thing wrong that I am doing blow out is as soon as I put air in not on car metal stem have photo can only e mail comes from garage working on car

A generous MTFCA member found the carbide tank pictured and sold it to me after going through it.
I got the carbide tank attaching bolt kit from Lang’s but the square at the top of the neck of the bolts does not pass through the square holes in the base of the tank.
In other words the bolts do not seat properly.
Has anyone else experienced this?
I...

Are the side curtains for a 1926 Roadster the same as for a 1925 Roadster?

I did a search for 1926 Side Curtains and only found threads on 1925 Roadster Pickups. Am I missing something or typing something in wrong?
Thanks
Dennis

OK I ran into a bit of a problem with getting the CAM Shaft out. I took out the two bolts that hold in the bearing and I started to slide it out and it stopped moving on the center bearing. I tapped the CAM on the back with a big punch. It started to move and looked as if it was not together. I know they are held in with a clip. So I used a thin...

From another car site Some TT's at work on building a Tramway or for USA readers a Street Railway.

The conditions were dreadful, and the two largest and most powerful cars headed back to Dearborn from Lansing early. We had to stop to light the lamps. The late Tim Kelly, wife Joan along with Kim and Dave Shadduck made the trip in our Ford Ks.

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Does anyone have a good suggestion to filter Model T parts on EBAY? I previously used this: Model T Ford-fits as suggested years ago on this forum. The -fits was because so many items used the line: fits Model T Ford. I guess EBAY has changed their format, or something, but within the last week, it looks different and I'm getting more crap in the...

Simple as that. I'd like to hear from anyone with actual hands-on experience in the matter. One-piece engine pans run close (and this is an original, not a fake). Are there clearance issues with the counterweights, etc? Thanks.

The '22 center door I bought in September leaked coolant out the front of the engine so I went in to replace the head gasket.

This is what I found. I'm new to Model T's but besides no copper sealant used, what's wrong with this picture??? :lol:

Regards,
Rich

A sight not often seen. Four Ford Model K break into pass in review at Old Car Festival.

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I have the speedometer book but I don't see this one listed. I see the type that has the drive out pin held in place with the coller and the one with the nut but not this one. How do I take the two half's apart? I don't see the Stewart name on it, that is why I wonder if it's a clone?

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I pulled the head off on my 26 because of low compression. I was thinking that I also had a head gasket problem like Steve. It was ok, so looking at rings and valves. I turned the engine over to center all of the pistons then put a cap full , approximately 3 tablespoons, of diesel into each cylinder and...

I’ve been recovering from some much needed surgery and was able to take a few trips to relax with my best friend. He really enjoys riding and exploring. If he’s around and I’m going for a drive in the T he’ll drop whatever he’s doing and ride along. He hops right in. He just loves it and his smile indicates it. He’s one of those that doesn’t...

I’m excited to announce that I’ve started to produce a product that while it only fills the need of a small group, I felt it should be available to all. I’ve started producing Magneto Field Coil coil insulators. This is the small gasket that goes in between the wrapped coils and the cast ring. It provides additional protection between the coils...

While cleaning out the bottom of my Father barn I found two nos Ward Riverside tires. In one of the tires I found this Wards inner tube. The tires and tube must of been under the barn for at least 40 years. The tires are a bit stiff and the inner tube has several splits where it was folded. Happy Easter to everyone.
Fitz

I'm looking for the reflector in the top stop light section. Is there anyone making reproductions? Or does anyone have parts available?

A friend found this in his Pile-O-Parts.
Apparently the mechanism hooks onto the coil points to prevent them from working.
When locked, the lid is not removable.
 
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Could someone with a Bear or similar alignment tool please describe how to use it, specifically, how does the alignment tool stay on the wheels for measuring. Looking at pictures I cannot see how it can be done by one person without falling off the wheels. Some look like they have ends that might wrap around the wheel fellow, and others look like...

OP PARADE 2016.jpg Remember the days before social distancing and the whole family could ride in your T?

Hi all,

I recently inherited my late grandfather's 1922 Center Door Sedan, and am having a blast learning about it, driving it, and caring for it. Unfortunately, it's developed a fuel leak somewhere in the area of the gas tank, and I suspect the leak is coming from the tank itself due to the significant amount of rust I have observed inside the...

I need a couple unrestored vintage motor scooters hauled from Houston to northern Ohio. Anywhere in Ohio would work. If you are traveling and have a bit of room let me know. Tmorsher@icloud.com Thanks, Tim

HI Forum Members
I plan on making my own top bows for a 1913 roadster and was wondering if there is a set of dimensions available please
Would any member have photos or could describe how the metal sheet is finished where it wraps around the door hinges and does the metal sheeting go around the end of the panels and return to the inside face of...

Howdy Everyone,
I am the director of a small aviation museum ( Texas Barnstorming Museum, ) in South Central Texas. We are seeking a Model T, any model, (or TT ideally) , to supplement our displays and activities, either for loan/display or donation. We provide flight and mechanical instruction to area high school youth. There is alot more...

Before the Model T, Henry Ford built, and drove the fastest racer in the world. Let that sink in a little. By 1910, he was building more autos than any manufacturer in the world. And he wanted one more shot. He wanted his Model T to beat the fastest car the world had ever known. And this racer would hold the title of fastest car in the world from...

While putting the T away tonight I had the hood open and noticed the manifold was glowing red. Note; it seemed like it was only the last 3 cylinders also. I didn't have the car running very long either, I was just putting it away so I only went around the block. It did choke on itself a few times from a rolling start but it is still cold where I'm...

We have competition in Oz.

Here in Wisconsin we have a stay at home order, but I can still drive my Model T anywhere. I understand in Michigan you cannot even go across the street to say hello to your neighbor. Any other states restricted? Florida maybe?