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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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Actual Model T Values

Last post by Mark Gregush « Mon Mar 30, 2020 6:16 pm
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by Tim Rogers » Mon Mar 30, 2020 1:37 pm

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One of the great things about Ebay is that it can tell you what cars are really worth. Below are some recently completed auctions showing what people actually paid for a model T...

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Cars sold on eBay motors are non binding, ether party can walk away.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020 6:16 pm
Final dumb Magneto question for the weekend

Last post by tdump « Mon Mar 30, 2020 2:42 pm
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by Marshall V. Daut » Sun Mar 29, 2020 4:58 pm

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O.K. I'm convinced. I'll try to talk my friend into having his coil ring rewound professionally. Thanks to everyone for the leads and recommendations as to who should do this.
Looking ahead once I receive the NEWLY rewound coil ring, I intend to recharge the weak magnets before reassembling the engine. I have done this with three 12 volt car...

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if you live in a nieghbor hood that allows golf carts, a 36 volt golf cart is ideal for a power supply.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020 2:42 pm
Coil ring sealant

Last post by Marshall V. Daut « Mon Mar 30, 2020 12:37 pm
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by Marshall V. Daut » Sat Mar 28, 2020 12:22 pm

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What are folks using to coat magneto coil ring wrappings these days? Predictably, some knucklehead in the past tried to remove the starter from my friend's 1924 Coupe engine and tore through the windings' coatings in that area. Plus, the remaining coils could use some freshening up with a sealant. They appear to be an original whitish-gray color =...

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I spoke with Mrs. Lucius in Ohio this morning. Our ratty old magneto coil ring will be sent later this week to her husband Bill for exchange with a rebuilt coil ring. One less thing to worry about in this ^%#%&! engine. Thanks for all your input and outstanding photos. The depth of Model T knowledge on this website never ceases to amaze me, as...

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Mon Mar 30, 2020 12:37 pm
Splitdorf magneto booklet

Last post by Les Schubert « Mon Mar 30, 2020 12:36 pm
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by Dropacent » Mon Mar 30, 2020 12:13 pm

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I have a couple of these magnetos and really like them because the ones I have contain a mica insulated capacitor and they seem to last forever!!

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Mon Mar 30, 2020 12:36 pm
What Are these Parts?

Last post by Original Smith « Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:51 am
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by DontKnowMuch » Sun Mar 29, 2020 1:02 pm

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These were with some speedometer parts but I don't know what they are. What are these parts?
Thanks

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The right one looks like a limiting stop for a non Ford spindle.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:51 am
Model Ts on YouTube! (and driven by young people!)

Last post by TWrenn « Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:48 am
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by Pops » Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:28 pm

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My son's friend was over from the UK last year and took my 1914 Model T out and did some filming - this is one of Sandy Lynch's old cars.

Hope you enjoy...

also, his other friend was in France even longer back and found another Model T to review there...

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Great video! Love your enthusiasm, Lawrie. The runningboard views really show just how much these cars flex from virtually every change in the road surface. Just like they were designed to do. No wonder Henry made sure all the nuts were kept on the bolts via cotter pins!! (Split pins to most Europeans) Thanks for the fun ride! Your passenger was...

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Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:48 am
RATTLE CAN ACRYLIC LACQUER

Last post by Moxie26 « Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:15 am
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by John Dow » Tue Mar 24, 2020 10:08 pm

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I need to strip and repaint a rear fender on my '23 touring. Has anyone had any experience with the base coat, clear coat being offered by both Rustoleum and Dupliocolor?

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Thank you jiminbartow ..... It was your post that I was referring thanks for reposting the pictures

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Last post by Moxie26
Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:15 am
Hard crank on my 1909 touring.

Last post by Art Wilson « Mon Mar 30, 2020 12:51 am
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by TonyB » Sat Feb 08, 2020 6:26 pm

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Many of you have been following my adventures restoring the 1909 Touring. Well this last week I have been trying to get it started.
Way back in 2017 after the motor was rebuilt I did actually use a later flywheel and hogs head and had the engine running. Not for long but it seemed ok.
Now after all the bodywork and other items are completed,...

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Tony,
After messing with the radius rods on the rear end of your car, you should check that the rear wheels are properly aligned.
Fellow club member Less V's 13 touring was wearing out rear tires way too soon. He found the rear wheels had considerable tow-out. He was able to correct it by adjusting the radius rods.
Art

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Last post by Art Wilson
Mon Mar 30, 2020 12:51 am
1926 Wire Wheel Hubcap Size

Last post by david_dewey « Sun Mar 29, 2020 8:59 pm
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by J1MGOLDEN » Thu Mar 26, 2020 6:04 pm

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Has anyone noticed that the 1926 - 1927 Wire Wheels have two different size hubcaps?

I started to put one on today and it just about fell through the hole.

The diameter size difference appears to be about 1/4 inch.

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Even Ford's books say to not bend over all the tabs, to save them for later use, if needed.

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Last post by david_dewey
Sun Mar 29, 2020 8:59 pm
Be careful dusting off your car.

Last post by Thorlick « Sun Mar 29, 2020 6:42 pm
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by Thorlick » Fri Mar 27, 2020 8:33 pm

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Since I am sheltering at home and saw a speck of dust on my '27 T pickup and decided it was time brush it off. One thing led to another and I've almost got the car clean. I decided to post some photos of what I found under that speck of dust.

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I finally got the speck of dust off and this is what I could see:

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This mag is wonderful. R.V. built it up and gifted it to me about 20 years ago and it has been in continuous service ever since. I have had the engine in and out through probably over 50,000 miles and what David is noticing is a little bit of insulation frayed here and there on the outside edges. As I remember it R.V. gifted this to me as a...

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Sun Mar 29, 2020 6:42 pm
Turn signals

Last post by Novice « Sun Mar 29, 2020 5:57 pm
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by John L » Sat Mar 21, 2020 9:57 am

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I want to put turn signals on my 23coupe . What are you guys using for lights and brackets?

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If You don't want to install turn signals or additional lighting. But would still like to improve the visibility of the back of Your black car You can use the rechargeable hockey puck magnetic lights with a programmable flash pattern to get the most visibility attention from tailgaters.

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Last post by Novice
Sun Mar 29, 2020 5:57 pm
Early Bridge Washer

Last post by YellowTRacer « Sun Mar 29, 2020 5:55 pm
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by Original Smith » Sat Mar 28, 2020 9:39 pm

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This is the early two piece bridge washer. Next to it is the second style, where the round part was swaged to the main part. The second style is pictured to the left for clarification.
I did my first installation about 15 years ago, and has been on the car ever since with a 777 valve stem. When it goes back on, it will have an 888 which is 1/4...

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Thanks for the clarification Larry. I never thought of one as being early and one late. They both work fine though, been using them for 20+ years and knock on wood so far no problems

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Sun Mar 29, 2020 5:55 pm
Need help reading part drawing on a Ford racer

Last post by Rob « Sun Mar 29, 2020 5:45 pm
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by Rob » Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:25 pm

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I’ve looked at this and looked at it for a few years. I believe this is either the top or side opening into the false tank used on one of the Ford Special racers. This “tank” is used to hide the back cylinder of a racer motor that extends through the firewall. I don’t have a photo of the other side, but am sure #4 cylinder exhaust pipe extends...

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Tim, yes, I believe that’s the 228 motor mentioned. I hope someday someone finds more drawings, to better differentiate the racers.

Scott, I had not thought of the the “pipe” idea from the drawing. I believed all along that it’s either the faceplate, as tim point to above (red arrow), or the faceplate for the exhaust pipe on the right side. As...

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Last post by Rob
Sun Mar 29, 2020 5:45 pm
Seat Spring Fit?

Last post by R.V.Anderson « Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:24 pm
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by MWalker » Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:48 pm

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I guess this is how these springs are supposed to fit.

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There's no room for the back spring to go any lower. It looks as if it's too tall, since it's several inches above the top of the body panels. But it's easy to bend down to where it's even with the body panels.

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So is this what happens when the upholstery is...

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Here's a closeup of one of the spring clips shown in Mark's photos, though his are in much better condition:

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If they don't come with/on the new spring it wouldn't be too hard to fabricate the dozen or so needed.

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Last post by R.V.Anderson
Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:24 pm
Van Dorn 2-speed axle for Ford TT

Last post by John Warren « Sun Mar 29, 2020 11:31 am
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by old_charley » Fri Mar 27, 2020 7:48 pm

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While looking through my Ford Owner and dealer magazines for more Gould ads I found these for the Van Dorn two speed axle for The Model TTs. This one is interesting in that their 2-speed unit fits inside the factory rear axle housings. This is another one that I've never heard of before and never seen. These were advertised from July of '26 until...

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Very interesting, thanks for posting.

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Last post by John Warren
Sun Mar 29, 2020 11:31 am
Does this fan assembly fit my 25 T?

Last post by DanTreace « Sun Mar 29, 2020 11:17 am
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by sedwards71 » Sat Mar 28, 2020 6:09 pm

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John

How true! More than one model T'er has experienced that to occur, sometimes kills the radiator, sometimes the hood, but oh oh if you have the hood up and rev her up while watching :shock:

Rich captured this so fine :lol:

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Last post by DanTreace
Sun Mar 29, 2020 11:17 am
Old Photo-pumpjack T

Last post by BobShirleyAtlantaTx « Sun Mar 29, 2020 10:15 am
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by Herb Iffrig » Sat Mar 28, 2020 9:22 pm

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Click on the photo, it gets bigger,
It looks like the gasoline engine went bad on the pump and the car had to be pressed into service

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I’m betting that with the increased diameter of the wheel as opposed to the motor pulley it gave that pump a workout. Thanks for the picture. 8F0834CA-2178-493F-8B1D-D2A037609BEB.jpeg

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Last post by BobShirleyAtlantaTx
Sun Mar 29, 2020 10:15 am
TIME OUT!!!!

Last post by Fire_chief « Sun Mar 29, 2020 8:52 am
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by Dallas Landers » Sat Mar 28, 2020 7:44 pm

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I needed a break from working on a 26 Tudor that belongs to a friend. It stopped raining and I needed a fix. I fired up the pickup, told the wife I was going for a drive and headed out. How is this for social distancing ? 20200328_143554.jpg
About a twenty mile drive through the countryside clears the mind. Afterward it was back to the shop to...

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I did some social distancing yesterday also.
The kids came over, and took out their 22 touring. My wife and I took the 12. We did around 20 miles also. Best therepy there is.

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Last post by Fire_chief
Sun Mar 29, 2020 8:52 am
Gould 2-speed rear axle for Fords

Last post by Chris Barker « Sun Mar 29, 2020 5:43 am
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by old_charley » Fri Mar 27, 2020 7:30 pm

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While perusing my Ford Dealer and Owner magazines I came across ads for the Gould double reduction axle for Model Ts and Model TTs. The earliest ad is in the May 1925 issue and the last is in the January 1926 issue. Interestingly there are no ads in the June through September issues or the December issue. In 50+ years of playing with Model Ts I've...

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I'm trying to figure out how it worked, and what ratios it provided.
I guess from the text that it gave a 50% reduction. That would make it similar to some other devices, and would be consistent with using differential-style gearing. It's also consistent with the recommendation to use 'speed' gears - I guess that means a 3:1 CWP.

The central...

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Last post by Chris Barker
Sun Mar 29, 2020 5:43 am
Car torched in 1932 Athens transport strike

Last post by Manuel « Sun Mar 29, 2020 5:00 am
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by John E. Guitar » Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:04 am

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It looks like one wire wheel and one artillery wheel up front.

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Is that a rock resting on the rear spring?

Manuel in Oz

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Last post by Manuel
Sun Mar 29, 2020 5:00 am
Identify this car

Last post by Peter Martin « Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:34 am
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by GG Gregory » Sat Mar 28, 2020 6:00 pm

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Is this a pre T Ford or something totally different ? I cropped the picture to show just this car. The copy I have is a show from my hometown back in the 1950’s and isn’t real clear.

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Definitely REO..

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Last post by Peter Martin
Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:34 am
New leather spring pads, oil or dry?

Last post by MWalker « Sat Mar 28, 2020 11:27 pm
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by Pep C Strebeck » Sat Mar 28, 2020 4:45 pm

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Getting ready to install new leather spring pads (front and rear) and thought I would pose this question: Install the pads dry or oil soaked? Any and all thoughts/opinions are appreciated. I would assume that they were installed dry, but what would be the negatives of having them oiled (aside from the oil dripping down the spring face over time)?

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I hadn't thought of doing that, but I agree with the others that it sounds like a good idea. I'll be doing it in the future. Thanks for bringing it up.

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Last post by MWalker
Sat Mar 28, 2020 11:27 pm
Headlight problems

Last post by MadMax « Sat Mar 28, 2020 8:44 pm
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by Mr man » Fri Mar 20, 2020 1:13 pm

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A few days ago I taught my friends mom to drive my 24 touring and while we were going around the block, the headlights just shut off suddenly. Any ideas? I talked to John Warren and the tips he gave me did not work or I probably was not doing it right. Here is some pictures... 15847242668561644105172.jpg 15847242668561644105172.jpg...

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Thanks for the word, Steve! Never thought about that.

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Last post by MadMax
Sat Mar 28, 2020 8:44 pm
Will a 1915 Touring w/ top down fit in a 6'x12' enclosed trailer?

Last post by SurfCityGene « Sat Mar 28, 2020 7:19 pm
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by NorthSouth » Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:24 am

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Please disregard this question. A couple wise members have already answered it for me. We are going with an open trailer.

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PS, The MTFCA Forum does not allow for the post to be deleted.

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I'll never have another narrow trailer with wheels on the outside BUT That trailer with high top is certainly a deal at that price and SO much better for your T trailering in wind and bad weather. My thought is the wide trailers offer so much more inside and the width is the same except for the mirrors going down the freeway. On tours I most...

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Sat Mar 28, 2020 7:19 pm
TT firewall

Last post by Jim Sims « Sat Mar 28, 2020 6:32 pm
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by Rod Petrie » Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:56 pm

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When cleaning the firewall on my 26TT I noticed small rivets (now mostly missing) on the outer edge. What did they hold in place and was it on the outside or inside of the lip? IMG_20200328_160628715_HDR.jpg

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This would be for a fabric weather seal/anti squeak cushion for the hood. On the outside.

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Last post by Jim Sims
Sat Mar 28, 2020 6:32 pm
Water inlet not T or A could it be V/8

Last post by Rich Eagle « Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:09 pm
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by FATMAN » Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:46 pm

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Looks close to the model A but has longer tube, any ideas? Bob

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Here is what Mike's is offering today. I am guessing yours was an after market accessory.
Both numbers:B 8275-B and 18 825 (Connection, cylinder water inlet) (4cyl) Pass, Comm are listed as 28-34. I believe they are the same for all years and all Ford offered.
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Last post by Rich Eagle
Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:09 pm
Wicker Model T

Last post by Oldav8tor « Sat Mar 28, 2020 4:37 pm
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by WayneJ » Fri Mar 27, 2020 6:08 pm

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On the Bamboo Model T thread, someone requested photos of the Wicker Model T . Here are some photos that I took last summer on Prince Edward Island.

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The Lloyd Flanders company still makes wicker products in Menominee. I doubt they’ve made anything else as neat as the wicker T.

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Sat Mar 28, 2020 4:37 pm
Intake manifold leak

Last post by Scott_Conger « Sat Mar 28, 2020 3:24 pm
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by Art Ebeling » Sat Mar 28, 2020 7:08 am

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Yesterday was a big day here at Artland. I got the 11 to start and run. However, it runs pretty rough and shorting out the number three and four cylinders does not make much difference. I determined I have an intake manifold leak by spraying brake clean at the rear manifold to block port and slowing or stalling the engine. I have looked thru some...

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#3 above can be augmented by a very slight schmeer of high-temp silicone sealant on the engine side of the copper gasket. I would guess somewhere near 10+% of all old T motors could benefit from this, though probably less than 1% actually get treated with it. Poor running seems to be almost a bragging point for some folks, feeling like they are...

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Sat Mar 28, 2020 3:24 pm
How Many Drum Lights are Similar to the Ford Accessory Light

Last post by DontKnowMuch « Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:54 pm
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by DontKnowMuch » Thu Mar 26, 2020 5:46 pm

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How many companies made a drum tail light similar to the light Ford sold in 1926-27?

I have read on the Forum that the 28-29 Model A truck drum light is nearly identical to the 26-27 Ford and Duolight tail lights. Are the parts sold by Brattons and others interchangeable with the Ford and Duolight tail lights.

I have one that is marked...

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Thanks for all of the responses. Lots of good information and good pictures.
Dennis

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Last post by DontKnowMuch
Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:54 pm
Is maintenance done yet?

Last post by TWrenn « Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:53 pm
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by DHort » Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:37 pm

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It is 1230 CST and just checking. Everything is slow to load, but that appears to be the norm, not just this site. The round dohickeys on the left are all the same color. No red anymore, so its a little tougher figuring out what post I have already read. I assume all the work Jeff and Chris did was in the background. Thanks guys for keeping the...

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Seems okay here Dave. Could just be the entire internet is bogged down what with everyone staying home,
using the computer as an escape.

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Last post by TWrenn
Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:53 pm
1914 Touring Windshield glass gasket

Last post by Gnico « Sat Mar 28, 2020 11:25 am
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by Gnico » Fri Mar 27, 2020 8:48 am

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I have a 14 touring and when I took the glass and brass gasket out of the frame the bottom section of the gasket is rotted away and is unusable for the reinstall. Has anyone had any luck with a different gasket? @ $235 for the brass set I am open to alternative.

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Glen, your glass shop can mount it in the same stuff they use on modern cars. Sikaflex makes a range of products for the purpose. The advantage over the brass bedding strip is the glass is sealed in the channel, water cannot get in and rust is ruled out. I would suggest black will be the best, as most of the frames are black in the first place.

I...

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Sat Mar 28, 2020 11:25 am
Raising The Upper Windshield 1913 Touring

Last post by Original Smith « Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:55 am
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by GEmering » Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:20 pm

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I have not tried to raise the upper windshield on the 1913 Touring that I purchased last summer.
I’ve oiled the hinges with Kroil and let them sit for a few days.
Does anyone out there have a similar set up?
I do not want to force anything.

Thank you,
Gene

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Both of my '13s have Rand's windshields. They have a stud that goes through to the end with a cotter pin hole for a castle nut, which enables the owner to adjust the tension on the spring. The nuts are brass plated steel. I like to use a brass cotter pin for these.

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Last post by Original Smith
Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:55 am
Bamboo Model T

Last post by BasketCase24 « Sat Mar 28, 2020 9:46 am
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by Tim Rogers » Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:09 am

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We’re the owners of the wicker-covered Model T roadster, which we call The Basket Case. It has it’s own Facebook page; if you search for @TBasketCase you will find it. There’s lots of pictures, videos, and the rest of the story there. She’s moving from the Midwest to Arizona, where we hope to attend many car shows in the West, because she’s not...

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Sat Mar 28, 2020 9:46 am
Installing new tires on rusty rims.

Last post by Allan « Sat Mar 28, 2020 12:05 am
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by Chris Haynes » Wed Mar 25, 2020 6:33 pm

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I will be installing my new tires and tubes on rusty rims. I am thinking it would be a good idea to paint the inside of the rims with Rustoleum to prevent more rust and smooth out the surface.

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Powder coating is not the answer. Powder coat is a form of paint. When water gets into the rim/tyre assembly, it will still cause rust as the paint breaks down under constant moisture contact. It may take a little longer, but they will still rust. Galvanising is the best answer, but ask yourself, How come very few original Galvanised rims show up?...

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Last post by Allan
Sat Mar 28, 2020 12:05 am
The Truth about Triple Gear Pins?

Last post by Scott_Conger « Fri Mar 27, 2020 10:30 pm
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by fbergski » Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:43 pm

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I removed the magnets from my 11's flywheel to check for cracks (found two bad ones) so I I'd like to replace the triple gear pins as they have about .001 to .0015 out of round condition. I found a set of new pins in my stash but I think they are factory size. They measure .686 at the 1/8 step and .679 below that. I've seen conflicting post about...

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You may not need to, either. An awful lot of very early cars never saw the service necessary to wear out a transmission.

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Fri Mar 27, 2020 10:30 pm
Front Tire Wear

Last post by Scott_Conger « Fri Mar 27, 2020 7:46 pm
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by Mountainrider » Sun Mar 22, 2020 5:33 pm

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I spent most of the day working on my 15’s front end. Pulled all the steering and spindle bolts, wired brushed cleaned and reassembled. Then adjusted the wheel bearings. I have some bad front tire wear so it was time to check alinement. Camber was 1 inch both wheels. Should I leave it as is. Toe in was 3/4 to 7/8 depending how I measured it....

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Neil, there is just no end to the benefits to aligning the front end correctly! :lol:

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Fri Mar 27, 2020 7:46 pm
1918 Roadster top bow bits and pieces

Last post by Angmar « Fri Mar 27, 2020 2:22 pm

by Angmar » Fri Mar 27, 2020 2:22 pm

1918 Roadster top bow bits and pieces info. and photos needed.

I am doing some more work on the top bows and tack strip on my 18 since I have some more time as of late. I will be replacing the wood in the bows and the tack strip but I noticed that some of my original wood has some remaining fasteners and parts
still in place but many are...

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Fri Mar 27, 2020 2:22 pm
Looking for Help in upstate NY

Last post by DHort « Fri Mar 27, 2020 1:57 pm
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by Mark Osterman » Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:18 pm

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I am finally planning to install a top on my ‘23 runabout this summer. If possible I’d really like some help from someone who’s done this before. When I installed my seats everyone said it’s much easier the second time. An odd thing to say I think. I only have this one T and want it right the first time. Is there anyone in Western or Central New...

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Put videos in the mail today.

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Last post by DHort
Fri Mar 27, 2020 1:57 pm
Dec 3, 1905 - the day it hit the fan at FMC

Last post by Tparts « Fri Mar 27, 2020 1:53 pm
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by Rob » Wed Mar 25, 2020 2:06 pm

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Expanding on Leo’s comments on this thread:

FMC was humming right along in the late fall of 1905. Models A, B, C and F had been financial successes. Investors had made back several times over their initial 1903 investment in dividends, and Ford was preparing to roll out two revolutionary models, a big, powerful six cylinder touring car and...

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Link to a 1907 Aerocar

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Fri Mar 27, 2020 1:53 pm
Period Picture- The Whole Fam Damily!

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by Tim Rogers » Fri Mar 27, 2020 7:25 am

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Interesting car with gas headlamps, but also '14 style cowl lamps. Then there are what certainly appear to be '17 and later Ford fenders.

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Fri Mar 27, 2020 10:54 am
Your special T....

Last post by TWrenn « Fri Mar 27, 2020 10:16 am
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by NU2theT » Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:02 pm

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I like Wayne's license plate thread as a T activity and got me thinking with all these vehicles out there what is unique, survived or rare you have found with your vehicle. Sort of a MTFCA automotive memorabilia web show.

After cleaning up and going over my fordor when I got it home I noticed the state inspection sticker mileage 90,809 matched...

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Wow that poor car in the B&W photo looks like it's on its last legs!!
But the color one looks more like a '14 body? Another overlap vehicle Jeff? My '25/26 Fordor is one of
those overlap cars. Pretty neat. Hope ur doing well over there!

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Last post by TWrenn
Fri Mar 27, 2020 10:16 am
1917 Upholstery

Last post by KWTownsend « Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:32 pm
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by Oldav8tor » Thu Mar 26, 2020 1:01 pm

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Does anybody have pictures of what the seat backs in a 1917 touring look like with the upholstery removed? I got a kit from classtique but am reluctant to remove the old without some idea of what I'm getting into.

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Here is the back seat of my 1919 touring...

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1919 back seat 5 - Copy.jpg

1919 back seat restoration.jpg

1919 Keith upholstery.jpg

Seat springs from Snyder's.

I hope these images from snapshots from the early 1990's help!

: ^ )

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Last post by KWTownsend
Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:32 pm
Looked at a TT today

Last post by Burger in Spokane « Thu Mar 26, 2020 10:53 pm
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by jonathan » Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:30 pm

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I looked at a TT today and it was in a very tight space, but I was able to turn the crank. It was easy to turn and when I put it in high or stepped on the peddle for low, the rear wheels did not turn! Could the drive shaft be disconnected? Could it be a broken crank? Next weekend I will be able to take a better look at it. Thanks

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Nothing good can come from this, you know ....

First, you'll plug up a bunch of space in the shop. Then you'll waste a whole bunch of
time and spend a lot of money. And all the while, you'll have this burning sensation to
go drive it about an waste more time !!! And it never goes away !

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Last post by Burger in Spokane
Thu Mar 26, 2020 10:53 pm
Is this a Ruckstell trans part?

Last post by Corvette Guy « Thu Mar 26, 2020 10:10 pm
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by Corvette Guy » Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:06 pm

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It came with my truck, I think it's part of a Ruckstell trans linkage but I'm not sure as fork looks different than the ones in the catalog? Any idea of what it is and what it is worth?

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The TT shifter is held on with 4 bolts, the car shifter is held on with 3.

There are more differences including size but that's the basic way to tell.

Cool thanks, you learn something every day.

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Thu Mar 26, 2020 10:10 pm
Door handle and latch ???

Last post by Dan Hatch « Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:02 pm
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by Dan Hatch » Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:27 am

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Any body know what these fit? There is a right and left. Thanks Dan 71933C01-BF2E-4E30-9EBE-28D5CCDD1638.jpeg
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Thanks guys. The info or here is great. Dan

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Last post by Dan Hatch
Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:02 pm
1925 roadster engine rebuild

Last post by dlmyers « Thu Mar 26, 2020 7:52 pm
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by TGuy87 » Wed Mar 25, 2020 6:10 pm

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Hello. First off new member here. Have 1925 T roadster for year now and looking for engine rebuilder close to Pittsburgh Pa. did everything possible to make engine not run terrible but final compression test and weak magneto tells m e time for an overhaul. Called people out of town and was crated and ready to ship but figured I ask if anyone...

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It's handy that Kevin's shop is less than 10 miles from Snyder's Antique Auto Parts.

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Thu Mar 26, 2020 7:52 pm
Repairing 21" Split Rims That Use A Lock Screw

Last post by Jim_PTC_GA « Thu Mar 26, 2020 6:05 pm
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by ModelTWoods » Thu Mar 26, 2020 5:05 pm

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If anyone has 21 split rims, the late type that use a round headed screw to lock the rim, (not the earlier latch type), that have had the threaded hole for the lock screw enlarged and modified by a previous owner, I have the solution. I was talking to Hank Lee and he mentioned that it wasn't uncommon to find a 21 split rim whose threaded hole for...

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I ran into the problem too. Bought some of these things from McMaster Carr but can't remember the part number. I think they we called press nuts or something like that. I ground out the stripped one and welded in the new one.

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Last post by Jim_PTC_GA
Thu Mar 26, 2020 6:05 pm
The Jimmie Guthrie Memorial run in the UK 2019

Last post by Rich Eagle « Thu Mar 26, 2020 5:44 pm
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by vech » Thu Mar 26, 2020 5:17 pm

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Yes, there are photos of Model T's but there also is various antique bike and other antique automobiles in the UK.
It is worth looking at, if you have not seen this photo gallery. This is the event in 2019. It was cancelled in 2020 due to the virus.
There are 314 photos to look at.
Here is the link:
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Enjoy!

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Great T photos but the 3-wheeled Morgans got my attention!
Thanks
Rich

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Thu Mar 26, 2020 5:44 pm
Old Photo -Big building, Little T

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by Rich Eagle » Thu Mar 26, 2020 5:15 pm

Helena Hall Helena Mont. I suppose this was Mom arriving at Carroll College in about 1929. I have seen Grampa's T loaded with camping gear like that in other photos. If that is a banner on the back curtain I can't read it. A journey from somewhere in Wyoming to Helena would have been an adventure.
The T would have been 4 or 5 years old....

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Thu Mar 26, 2020 5:15 pm
Camping with a T

Last post by Rich Eagle « Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:54 pm
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by Mark Osterman » Fri Mar 20, 2020 8:38 am

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In the past year I’ve been collecting vintage information about camping trips with a model T. Sometime this summer I want to go out for a few days in my runabout and get away from it all. I bought an original pickup box for my car to allow me to carry what I need when I venture out with my wife, which would naturally require more than if I...

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It is nice to see those Dennis. This is what I had on my yellow Speedster back in the 70s.
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As you can see the ball mounting bracket bolts to the spring hanger U-bolts. The spring loaded coupler was gifted to me by a mechanic. He had acquired a Model T trailer that broke down in West Yellowstone. Disc wheels had been...

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:54 pm
Dipping Bands

Last post by Tim Rogers « Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:15 pm
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by MWalker » Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:27 pm

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I just got a set of new Wearever kevlar band linings. They are nice and thick, as always. I have heard that some other brands of new ones are thinner. These will need to have their ends dipped to keep them from fraying. What should I dip them in?

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Last post by Tim Rogers
Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:15 pm
Auburn, CA Swap June 7--if it happens, no pie?

Last post by Richard Instness « Thu Mar 26, 2020 2:29 pm
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by david_dewey » Sun Mar 22, 2020 9:51 pm

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Just found the flyer for the Motherlode T clubs annual swap meet--arguably the best N. California OLD car swap. Still scheduled for June 7, though hard to say if we will be allowed out of our homes by then. But I notice it says, Food on site provided by Maria's Food Truck. What, no club-made burgers, hot dogs, nor PIE???? NO PIE!!!????? Uh Oh. . ....

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Phil
I appreciate your very sincere efforts to make amends, including your personal phone calls to David and myself. Thank you very much. Let’s move on.
Richard

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Last post by Richard Instness
Thu Mar 26, 2020 2:29 pm
Just curious

Last post by Rich Bingham « Thu Mar 26, 2020 1:29 pm
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by Rich Bingham » Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:46 pm

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What are the chances being a “brass snob” goes back much further than the latter-day affliction that infects some of today’s hobbyists ? Did owners back in the day dote on their noble steeds, polishing brass to a blinding glow, while looking down on the slovenly who let it all tarnish to dull brownish-green ? Did the owners of cars two to eight...

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Just my own opinion, but I don’t think the “purest” of Model T purists can hold a candle to guys who put mirrors under their show cars ! :lol:

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Last post by Rich Bingham
Thu Mar 26, 2020 1:29 pm
Harlon Zajicek Obituary

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by KevinH » Thu Mar 26, 2020 1:29 pm

I was at work last night and was scanning through the paper and a name in the obituaries caught my eye. Thought it looked familiar and sure enough it was.
Harlon Zajicek, father of the Z head.
I had wrote a little story about meeting him in the previous forum :

This is the obituary and it has a link at very bottom to what it says is a link to...

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Last post by KevinH
Thu Mar 26, 2020 1:29 pm
Was the early hub wrench painted?

Last post by DanTreace « Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:16 am
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by moozark » Thu Mar 26, 2020 1:00 am

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The earliest Model T toolkits for 1909-11 contained a hub wrench that Ford purchased from Weston Mott. Does anyone know if this wrench was originally painted, and if so, what color? Most of them I've seen are unpainted but is that original? Someone on this forum once posted a photo of one that was red. Are they supposed to be red? I'm referring to...

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That very early 1909-1910 hub cap wrench was purchased outside and perhaps the mfg. did some finish to it, seems no early records on that detail.

Practice for a tool of this nature, for supply to automotive market would be some finish IMO, and certainly no finish and left to rust.

Best guess would be black finish.

if you go by the later early...

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Last post by DanTreace
Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:16 am
two questions.

Last post by DanTreace « Thu Mar 26, 2020 10:50 am
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by AndreFordT » Wed Mar 25, 2020 3:30 pm

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I am trying to get the 1915 touring back on the road.
In September 2018 this car had an accident on the right front corner. See photos.

I changed the front axle, spring, both perches, spindle with arm, drag link, steering link, wishbone and all the bushes needed to rebuild a front axle.
First question:
I can not set the in - out setting of the...

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Andre

Great rebuild work, you made good from a pretty nasty smash. Nice looking T now.

As for the front end, your photos shows the correct '19 and later spindle arms, for the under axle wishbone set up.

But your spindle connecting rod or tie rod is indeed the '18 and earlier, and will be too long to get any adjustment when using the '19 and...

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Last post by DanTreace
Thu Mar 26, 2020 10:50 am
Model t handbrake

Last post by Stephen_heatherly « Thu Mar 26, 2020 9:03 am
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by Mr man » Tue Mar 24, 2020 2:59 pm

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I need to adjust the handbrake on my model T because if I set the brake on a hill, it still rolls forward slowly. Anybody know how to do this? It needs to be tightened but I don't know how to do it.

Thanks in advance,

Carson

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I would pull the hand brake back and take a look at the little levers on the brake backing plates that the rods attach to. With the brake fully engaged, the little levers should be vertical or maybe a little leaning towards the rear of the car. If they are leaning towards the front of the car, that's an indication that your brake shoes, drum, or...

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Last post by Stephen_heatherly
Thu Mar 26, 2020 9:03 am
Old Timers Gathering

Last post by Rich Eagle « Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:49 am
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by Jay In Northern Ca. » Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:14 pm

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Jay finds not only the best stuff but the boxes they came in.
Thanks
Rich

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:49 am
How about Half a T?

Last post by Rich Eagle « Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:46 am
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by Roverdriver » Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:27 pm

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In 1973, my Wife and I were touring through parts of our state and stopped to look through a country museum in the town of Kerang (Victoria, Australia). There we saw this fascinating little car. I have posted one photo of it before, and have just come across the other two coloured slides that we took that day. We have passed through the town...

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This is a great look at these.
Just some other discussions for reference:

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:46 am
Ebay and Corona Virus

Last post by DHort « Thu Mar 26, 2020 1:42 am
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by Marty Bufalini » Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:39 pm

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Is anyone concerned about purchasing anything from Ebay in these times/

Like you, I've got a ton of time on my hands and lots of stuff to list but I'm wondering if anyone is buying because of this pandemic?

By the way, how are you holding up?

Thanks

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In the pharmacy we always sprayed the counter tops and the counting trays with 70% alcohol. Do not use the 91% alcohol. The 70% alcohol with penetrate the cell walls of the virus better than the 91%.

If mixing aloe vera with the alcohol, use the 91% so your solution becomes about 70%.

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Last post by DHort
Thu Mar 26, 2020 1:42 am
TT Question.

Last post by Erik Barrett « Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:51 pm
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by Jeepbone1 » Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:47 pm

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Are the timer/ spark rods and steering shaft longer on the TT trucks or can they be swapped out with one from a car?

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Same parts.

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Last post by Erik Barrett
Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:51 pm
When you get down.

Last post by BHarper « Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:40 pm
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by BobP » Fri Mar 20, 2020 7:35 pm

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When you get down on days like this with everything going on, it is nice when we can look at our Model T's and remember all the good times we have had with them and all of the great times with our Model T friends, especially our Model T friends. This will all be back soon, Thank God and pray for everyone.

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In hope of perking up the spirit of forum readers, I am dredging up a tour report which I posted a few years ago. At that time a couple of folks liked it and perhaps you will, now, as well.

Buck up, Lads and Lassies. We'll get through this!

The link:

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Last post by BHarper
Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:40 pm
E&J 366 Headlights on Early 1909s?

Last post by Alex Dragone « Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:23 pm
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by Alex Dragone » Tue Mar 24, 2020 2:43 pm

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I have seen little information about the E&J 366 headlights. I have seen pictures of very early 1909 cars with three tier E&J sidelights and what look to be E&J 366 headlights. You can kind of tell because the rims of the 366s are smaller in diameter than the traditional 466's used on the late 09-10 cars. Is it possible these were supplied on some...

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Anyone else?

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Last post by Alex Dragone
Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:23 pm
New radiator

Last post by Henry K. Lee « Wed Mar 25, 2020 10:00 pm
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by Philip » Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:58 pm

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Got my new bergs radiator today and it is indeed a heavy duty unit. I can't wait
To get it installed tomorrow we have a tour on Saturday weather permitting.
It will be nice to run cool with no leaks. I will report back on that. Philip

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Philip don't get in a hurry, kinda milk it. Time is on your side now.., for awhile. Trying to find humor in these times.

All the Best,

Hank

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Last post by Henry K. Lee
Wed Mar 25, 2020 10:00 pm
When did the pan nose support change

Last post by DanTreace « Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:58 pm
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by JTT3 » Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:31 pm

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I was selecting a needle nose pan to repair for an early block. As I lined a few up I recalled that the support for the nose of the pan was longer an surrounded the oil drip hole on the early but guess I didn’t realize that it was not the case for later needle nose pan. When did that change? Tried to look it up in Bruce’s book and on line but...

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Just as Joe posted.

From Bruce's C-D Encyclopedia:

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Last post by DanTreace
Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:58 pm
Going Topless /UU\

Last post by Matt in California « Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:40 pm
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by Tim Rogers » Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:43 am

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When will the moderator delete this thread with these dirty topless models!?!

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Last post by Matt in California
Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:40 pm
Why the blue/green lens in early taillights?

Last post by PeterN « Wed Mar 25, 2020 6:49 pm
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by dykker5502 » Sun Mar 22, 2020 8:10 pm

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I have a question that the early Ford guys or brass guys may know the answer for. I have searched the old forums and I can see that the question have been raised before but never really answered:

Why do brass era taillight have this blue/green lens towards left? In UK with RHD the glasses are mirrored and the green lens is towards right.
And do...

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A prior discussion on the topic.

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Last post by PeterN
Wed Mar 25, 2020 6:49 pm
Show your Trouble Lights

Last post by Mark Osterman « Wed Mar 25, 2020 6:09 pm
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by Mark Osterman » Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:16 am

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Found this at a car boot sale in Wiltshire, England a few years ago. Has a hand cranked 12 foot long retractable cord. The bulb is a vintage double contact headlight bulb.

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Ok Dan. I stand corrected! 😀 That design is older than I imagined.

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Last post by Mark Osterman
Wed Mar 25, 2020 6:09 pm
Prest-O Lite tank explosion??

Last post by Marty Bufalini « Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:36 pm
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by schwabd1 » Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:21 pm

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OK, now that I have your attention..... I need to sand blast a prest-o-lite tank. How long does it need to be aired out before it's OK to blast? Would their be any kind of residual deposits that could be flammable?

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I scoured local welding shops for a tank embossed with the name, had the offset valve and, did not have a gauge in the bottom.

It was painted a variety of colors. I simply stripped it with paint stripper, smoothed it out, painted it silver and, got a repro decal from Restoration Supply. It looks great and works great.

Hope that helps.

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Last post by Marty Bufalini
Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:36 pm
Model T Travelogue (1960s)

Last post by Phoenix88R « Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:48 pm

by Phoenix88R » Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:48 pm

The recent camping thread reminded me of a 60’s travelogue featuring a camper made on a T chassis. Here in the Detroit area it was part of both a local TV show and a live “World Adventure Series” which ran at the Detroit institute of Arts typically on weekends. Believe there was a circuit of major cities which had similar venues for travel...

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Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:48 pm
Odds and ends from THF Benson Library

Last post by Rob « Wed Mar 25, 2020 12:44 pm
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by Rob » Wed Mar 25, 2020 10:12 am

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Working on an article, and cleaning up a few odds and ends from THF, i thought these copies were interesting. Many historical accounts I read seem to suggest discord between the Dodges, Henry Ford and longtime équivalant of a modern Chief Financial Officer, James Couzens. I suspect at the height of FMC early growth, while these men were...

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Leo, I’d have to check, but I believe John Dodge was on the board from the 1903 start. Gray died and his son came on the board in the summer of 1906, near the same time Malcomson sold his shares, mostly to Henry Ford and I believe a few went to Couzens. I believe Bennet and one or two other investors sold at the same time as Malcomson.

Malcomson...

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Last post by Rob
Wed Mar 25, 2020 12:44 pm
Auburn Swap Meet Update

Last post by Tim Williams « Wed Mar 25, 2020 12:32 pm
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by Philip Lawrence » Tue Mar 24, 2020 3:11 pm

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I just contacted the people at the Gold Country fairgrounds here in Auburn, Ca in regard to the Mother Lode Model T swap meet on June 7th. They are only projecting out 60 days. So at least as of today March 24th the annual Auburn Swap Meet is still on. However this very well may change in the next few weeks. I will keep everyone updated as soon as...

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Thank you Phil for the update.

Tim Williams

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Wed Mar 25, 2020 12:32 pm
Prop Nut Question

Last post by Mark Osterman « Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:00 am
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by Mark Osterman » Mon Mar 23, 2020 4:57 pm

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I got this nice set of top prop nuts today. Am curious if these were significantly different for different years. Were they always painted black? These appear to be nickel plated under the paint.

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Well, Japanning is essentially a baked on asphalt and lampblack coating, the same as used to make tintype plates. No problem .. I make tintypes for my day job. 😀

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Last post by Mark Osterman
Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:00 am
Had A Fellow Model T Brother Show Up...,

Last post by Novice « Tue Mar 24, 2020 11:09 pm
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by Henry K. Lee » Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:09 pm

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Today from our club, Dom Denio. What a great visit and common interest. My wife is scared due to his wit is like mine, might have to get permission to go out and play!

Enjoyed the visit very much Dom!

All the Best,

Hank and Family

P.S. I turned off the dueling banjo music after you left just to be safe.

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Well said. Many folks refused to be confused by the facts! They would rather be dead right then admit their wrong. Dom Is that a 5 MPH bumper ?

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Last post by Novice
Tue Mar 24, 2020 11:09 pm
Painted Parts Storage

Last post by otrcman « Tue Mar 24, 2020 10:02 pm
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by jab35 » Mon Mar 23, 2020 1:16 pm

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I need to store some restored painted model T parts without damaging the new finish. These are rattle can enamel painted moldings, etc that are hanging and cluttering my limited heated area work space. I plan to use polyethylene bubble wrap and place wrapped parts in cardboard cartons and store the cartons in unheated spaces. Anyone see problems...

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I'm with David D. and Dan T. on the use of bubble wrap. I had some exhaust collector parts (not a T) Jet-Hot coated a couple of years ago. Jet-Hot is sorta like powder coating only for very high temperature operation. When I picked the parts up the pieces each one beautifully wrapped in bubble wrap.

The lady at the counter asked me if I was going...

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Tue Mar 24, 2020 10:02 pm
New Day Timer Brush

Last post by Piewagon « Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:49 pm
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by Mark Osterman » Mon Mar 09, 2020 1:56 pm

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My brush for the New Day Timer finally died. I went through my box of timer parts and found a vintage NOS brush. It had a stronger spring and I had to file away some metal so the the keeper pin would go all the way in.

After I wiped out some grime and gave the timer a little sandpaper cleaning I buttoned it up and started the car. Interestingly...

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I too like New Day timers or I meant to say I like ORIGINAL New Day Timers. I find decent used ones and resurface them but also work on the brushes a bit. If you have a postage scale (even better if you have a digital one that measures ounces and parts of ounces) you can then place your brush against the scale and press the rubbing block down into...

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Last post by Piewagon
Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:49 pm
Tightening Rear Hub Locknuts

Last post by dmdeaton « Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:01 pm
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by dmdeaton » Tue Mar 24, 2020 8:06 pm

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This is wire wheel rear hubs. Do you tighten then back off to the nearest key slots? Seems to be a crapshoot with the course slots on the nut. I don't want to overtighten as threads on the axle are not the greatest shape. Also keyslots will not be deep enough to get a cotter pin into. Close, but may need to file slot a little deeper. What do you...

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I may pull the hub again and check the key. It did slip once and I pulled it. Felt like it seated good the last time. I am also using your hubs Dan. They are fitting up fine and nothing binding

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Last post by dmdeaton
Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:01 pm
Period Picture- Wing Tip Service

Last post by John E. Guitar « Tue Mar 24, 2020 8:32 pm
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by Tim Rogers » Tue Mar 24, 2020 7:32 am

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Transferring mail bags in Philadelphia, PA, to an airplane bound for New York, May 1918.

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Last post by John E. Guitar
Tue Mar 24, 2020 8:32 pm
Ignition Keys

Last post by jab35 « Tue Mar 24, 2020 6:50 pm
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by Stu Tomlinson » Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:10 pm

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I have been collecting keys for several years. Keys labeled CD are Cabkey and Durpree, Those with a circle B are Briggs and Stratton, K Crowns, I think are King Lock Co. , but the most common ones seems to have the small diamond logo that look similar to . Does anyone have any idea who manufactured these? According to the article by Trent Boggess,...

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Sorry for the drift, here is a pic of a BASCO key, and a non model t switch. jb
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Last post by jab35
Tue Mar 24, 2020 6:50 pm
1916 headlight issue

Last post by YellowTRacer « Tue Mar 24, 2020 5:29 pm
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by Jon » Sat Mar 21, 2020 12:37 pm

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1916 Model T with headlights wired in series, powered by magneto (original set up).
Switch on, right light on, left light off. Removed sockets from headlight assemblies and both lights on. What's happening is the right headlight assembly is grounding. Removed headlight assembly and can find NO way to insulate assembly from grounding. How was this...

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I ran bulb #1009 for 30 years, many times driving across the San Francisco Oakland Bay bridge, dark going both ways. Plenty of light above 20 MPH. I tried a couple of other bulbs before I found the 1009s and they would burn out at speed the 1009s never burnt out in 30 years of occasional use.

Ed aka #4

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Tue Mar 24, 2020 5:29 pm
ron jones

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by HornsRus » Tue Mar 24, 2020 5:25 pm

you sent a massage but no e-mail adresse. i am the wood man that did wood for warren miller, long time ago. charley e-mail horns rus@pixius.com

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Tue Mar 24, 2020 5:25 pm
Rear Perch Thread Size

Last post by richc « Tue Mar 24, 2020 1:45 pm
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by richc » Sat Mar 21, 2020 5:51 pm

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I have a few rear spring perches with good threads, some with their original nuts and some without. The nut thread size is 11/16” – 16 tpi. Having bought a couple of new perch nuts from the vendors, I find these replacement nuts cannot be threaded on the perches. Some rudimentary measurements are as follows:

Original Perch thread OD = 0.685”...

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Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and offers. I’ve been playing with my rear perch & nut pieces this morning. What I did was lightly file the tops of the treads on the perch and nuts to remove any burrs and slightly reduce the height of the threads. Then, using some valve grinding compound, little by little screw on the nut constantly using a...

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Tue Mar 24, 2020 1:45 pm
Wind wings

Last post by Roffe « Tue Mar 24, 2020 12:24 pm
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by Russ T Fender » Mon Mar 16, 2020 7:03 pm

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Does anyone have the dimensions for the glass? I guess I can fudge it but I'd rather get it right! Thanks.

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Hi. Took some pictures of my 26 roadster. Seems the sides are parallel sideways and up-down. 200mm X 440mm.

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Tue Mar 24, 2020 12:24 pm
Front axle assembly and refurbishment

Last post by TWrenn « Tue Mar 24, 2020 10:27 am
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by Wwbbim » Sat Mar 21, 2020 11:42 pm

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So I finally disassembled my front axle and have taken all the old grease off. My question is what is the be at way to remove paint on these old parts. Most aren’t very rusty, but still have the old paint on them. What tool should I go about to clean the paint off?

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As always, I just use good old lacquer thinner. Once I used Strip-Eeeze, it worked pretty good too, but I just like
lacquer thinner. Overall it's probly cheaper too. Lots of good advice here just the same. To each his own.

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Tue Mar 24, 2020 10:27 am
Period Picture- Don't Drown, Turn Around!

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by Tim Rogers » Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:43 am

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Just remember, to your great grandkids, the teens just ended last year, and this is the start of the roaring 20's... :lol:

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Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:37 pm
4 screw brass top coils

Last post by troutjohn « Mon Mar 23, 2020 7:42 pm
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by Don ellis » Tue Mar 10, 2020 4:53 pm

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what did the top brass look like originally? polished, painted or dull?

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I appreciate the comments from folks knowledgeable about coils. I'm planning to use the coils in my 1913 touring. I currently have 4 screw brass tops in it with an original coil box. I will likely replace the capacitors and replace the points with new ones in order to save the old points.

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Mon Mar 23, 2020 7:42 pm
Strange tire question

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by GG Gregory » Sun Mar 22, 2020 5:13 pm

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Ok, I have black wall tires on wire wheels on my 27 Roadster except the spare which is a whitewall. The reason I got the whitewall was because it was a great price. My question is what can I use to dye the whitewall to black ? Of course I want to use something that doesn’t leach off onto any painted surface. I have a tire cover but you can see the...

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Thanks everyone!

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Mon Mar 23, 2020 5:02 pm
Tired of sitting around

Last post by dmdeaton « Mon Mar 23, 2020 3:32 pm
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by dmdeaton » Sun Mar 22, 2020 1:21 pm

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And worrying about the universe. I’ve been putting this off for a while because it’s been cold and I don’t like changing tires. If I get somewhere without getting mad I will post the results. Wish me luck
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The paint or powder coat is thick and will do all kinds of funny things when you first tighten the lugs. Trim the paint off the countersink and all is good. Off the wheel, not the lug nuts.

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Mon Mar 23, 2020 3:32 pm
Radiator Cap Project

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by Dennis Fleming » Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:05 am

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Found this Brass Duck on the 2019 Florida winter tour at a flea market. My wife and I thought it would be a cute radiator cap.
So yesterday I tried my hand at brazing this duck to a cap.
I think he turned out ok. BA994F4E-6907-4FA1-8C1A-6BC2371CDFE1.jpeg 86171D6B-ADC9-4D27-906F-1CE0E5363BA8.jpeg A3F7D459-EF35-4480-B4F5-30BC8020CF31.jpeg

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Cookeville TN Tour- how many saw this radiator cap? Look closely at this radiator cap. ZOOM in...The dog with it's leg hiked is not potty trained. The man in the picture is a good friend, so I blurred his face in the photo. All I can say is It's a good thing that he had his glasses on!

His T shirt took most of the hit.

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Mon Mar 23, 2020 3:15 pm
Back Seat wood and panel

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by Mustang1964s » Sun Mar 22, 2020 3:40 pm

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Hello Guys,
I am trying to get the wood ready for re-upholster.
After taking the back of the back seat loose from the wood, the damage to the metal work seems worse.
The left side of the panel looks like it could tear more.
The screws don't seem to be right.
Looking for opinions.
Is this fixable?
How to fix?
Is the wood worth saving?
Should the...

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Nothing is more expensive than a cheap fix.

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Mon Mar 23, 2020 2:12 pm
Rebuilt starter really cranks!

Last post by Ron Patterson « Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:48 pm
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by ivaldes1 » Sun Mar 22, 2020 12:33 am

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I received a new rebuilt starter from Ron Patterson and installed it. It really cranks! Much more powerful than the old one. I wonder why the new rebuilt one seems so much more powerful than the old one? Do these degrade with time?

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Bob
I view the addition of a high quality ½ ID 6201 ball bearing and armature shaft spacer to the starter as not an operational performance enhancement, rather it is a long-term reliability enhancement. Let me explain
The Babbitt bushing Ford used in the starter brushcap was a cheap easy solution, unfortunately they made no provision for long term...

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Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:48 pm
First timer main caps

Last post by Kaiser « Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:49 am
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by JacolbEdwards » Fri Mar 20, 2020 9:08 am

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So I know this ain’t nothing to write home about but I was able to tin my first set of caps and pour the center main using the knowledge I obtained from Mike Bender, I tinned the caps with superior flux no27 and a piece of Babbitt, the tin job came out very well in my opinion with good coverage and no bare spots, the center main was then poured...

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Great results, glad Gene chimed in, even learned something myself. ;)

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Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:49 am
Turn Signals vs. Hand Signals

Last post by Kaiser « Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:57 am
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by 2nighthawks » Sat Mar 21, 2020 5:35 pm

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Recently, there's been considerable discussion on the forum about turn signals. There are those when just can't stand the sight of ugly add-on accessory turn signals and absolutely will NOT install them on their Model T, due to the ugly appearance. Well, I think they should just get over it and realize that there ARE some very discreet turn signal...

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Great footage of the Benz Victoria !
The biggest problem with hand signals is that these days drivers do NOT understand their meaning, biggest problem is with the left turn and slowing down signals, these days sticking your arm out is generally understood as the signal to allow a tailgater to pass, which is a big problem when slowing down to make...

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Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:57 am
FJ - Grammy Gasser Bought A 1923 Model T Center Door In 1925 For Taking Eggs & Milk To The Market

Last post by FreighTer Jim « Sun Mar 22, 2020 10:00 pm
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by FreighTer Jim » Tue Mar 17, 2020 10:28 pm

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I watched Miss Betty transform back to the 22 year old Louisiana college student as she recalled Big Joe pestering her
to take a ride in his 1923 Model T Center Door ...

We had just finished a welcome Sunday Meal of pot roast - mashed potatoes & gravy - carrots - sweet salad
and good conversation around the Dinner Table.

I was starting to...

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Teachers by nature are always putting the interests of others first - Miss Erin is on Hiatus
because of COVD-19.

Miss Erin spent time over the past few days chasing down medical equipment to help out the staff at the VA Medical Center in New Orleans ... 🦸‍♀️

She was risking her health to help her friend
that works there & the medical staff...

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Sun Mar 22, 2020 10:00 pm
Hood Retainer Clip Question

Last post by Allan « Sun Mar 22, 2020 8:11 pm
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by DontKnowMuch » Fri Mar 20, 2020 10:47 am

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On my 1927 Roadster, the hood center hinge rod pops out of the hood retainer clip on top of the radiator when I open the hood. Is something missing that would hold the rod in place?
Any suggestions for an easy solution? A cap or cover?
Thanks

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When assembling my 1917 shooting brake, I used the same closed retainer on the firewall and the radiator shell. Silly move. The radiator shell end must be open. Original black era hoods have a bend about 1.5 out from the centre hinge. This allows the centre hinge to sit low in the keeper on the shell.This bend has to be made in the reproduction...

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Last post by Allan
Sun Mar 22, 2020 8:11 pm
Contact info for John Williams in IA

Last post by R.V.Anderson « Sun Mar 22, 2020 6:11 pm
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by R.V.Anderson » Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:52 pm

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Anyone have his info? I was to bring him a set of Heinze coils to Chickasha. They are ready and I need to get them to him. Thanks!

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Yes; got it; thanks to all!!

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Sun Mar 22, 2020 6:11 pm
My 23 TT project

Last post by HPetrino « Sun Mar 22, 2020 5:07 pm
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by Corvette Guy » Sat Mar 21, 2020 4:30 pm

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I just picked this up from a buddy. It's got a 23 motor in it so I'm guessing that's what I'm going to call it. It runs, drives and stops. It has a True Fire ignition, solid rear tires, solid frame and a Texas T alternator (not hooked up). I've driven it up and down the drive sitting on the gas tank.

I'm thinking it is over heating as steam...

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Scott,

My TT is an '18 based on some evidence including a 1917-'18 patent plate, a '15-'16 steering column, short running boards, rear end clamshell beads, short rear chassis cross member, etc. However, it has a '23 engine. I registered it in about 2002, after it being off the books since 1941 (license plated was still on it). The CA DMV had a...

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Sun Mar 22, 2020 5:07 pm
Guess what this is and what happened.

Last post by ivaldes1 « Sun Mar 22, 2020 3:42 pm
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by ivaldes1 » Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:04 pm

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See if you can guess what this is and what happened.

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How did you know???!!!! :D

It looks like a bendix key wedged in the crease of a creeper head cushion.

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Sun Mar 22, 2020 3:42 pm
Model T Mechanics- 6 Foot Rule?

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by Tim Rogers » Sun Mar 22, 2020 9:19 am

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The mechnic next to the colum is chucking the bird!

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Sun Mar 22, 2020 3:39 pm
Period Picture- 1918 Flu Pandemic New Zealand

Last post by BHarper « Sun Mar 22, 2020 12:39 pm
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by Tim Rogers » Fri Mar 20, 2020 8:11 am

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Emergency ambulances alongside the Wellington Town Hall during the 1918 flu epidemic.
Source: Alexander Turnbull Library collection, PAColl-7489-69

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Meanwhile, here in America:

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Sun Mar 22, 2020 12:39 pm

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