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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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Reverse Polarity - What is the damage

Last post by A Whiteman « Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:06 am
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by mireland » Mon Nov 25, 2024 6:15 pm

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HELLO - This is my first post!

Hello everyone,

Before diving into my questions, I wanted to share something personal in case any of you knew my dad, Dave Ireland. I believe he was known here as S561. Sadly, he passed away on September 17th after a courageous 5+ year battle with cancer.

He often spoke highly of the MTFCA forums and the family of...

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Good answers and explanations, thanks guys.

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Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:06 am
My last parade

Last post by J1MGOLDEN « Fri Dec 06, 2024 11:33 pm
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by thom » Sat Nov 18, 2023 10:21 am

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Our local parades are coming up soon, as are most I suppose. I'm thinking I'll ride our three grandsons in our '21 Touring. Then, I'm seriously considering selling the car. We've had it since late 2016 and enjoyed it. It has non-demountable wood felloe wheels, with new/old tires. I'm told the wheels need rebuilding or replacing. That is so...

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Add the paint cost!

That item alone will cost over $100 for each wire wheel.

Some colors are even more.

Red was the highest a few years ago.

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Fri Dec 06, 2024 11:33 pm
OLD PHOTO - OSHA?.........We Don't Need No Stinking OSHA!!

Last post by Art M « Fri Dec 06, 2024 9:36 pm
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by Jay In Northern Ca. » Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:00 am

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I worked in a grease pit 60 some years ago. Hated every minute of it. I preferred working on a creeper at that time. I don't have a lift, so creeper it is

Art Mirtes

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Fri Dec 06, 2024 9:36 pm
Latest Viton Question

Last post by speedytinc « Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:14 pm
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by George House » Mon Dec 02, 2024 5:19 pm

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My ‘26 roadster with a straight thru Simmonds or NH carburetor failed to start. Diagnostics dictated fuel problem. With the sediment bulb shut off I’m underneath draining the bowl. With that over I removed the bowl and float. Latter didn’t make any noise when shaken but the triangular shaped needle didn’t fall out so I removed it. And it’s rubber...

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Tapping on a steel tip needle & seat unit is covered in the service manual.
A lite tap is in order, not a big hammer blow.

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Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:14 pm
Dual exhaust manifold clip design

Last post by TRDxB2 « Fri Dec 06, 2024 7:53 pm
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by Les Schubert » Fri Dec 06, 2024 12:53 pm

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I’m going to install a cast iron dual exhaust manifold and I need to make some clips for the studs to attach it. Just wondering if someone can show me a design that they know works!!
Thank you

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I think I would use stock clamps, but braze on an extension to the end that holds the intake manifold.

Me too. Long threaded studs & using nuts for the low connections

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Fri Dec 06, 2024 7:53 pm
Helicoil size for Radiator petcock

Last post by Craig Leach « Fri Dec 06, 2024 4:47 pm
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by Mustang1964s » Wed Dec 04, 2024 9:44 am

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OK, Guys and Gals,
I am having a major brain issue.
The petcock for the radiator needs to be replaced.
After pulling the old petcock out the threads are really messed up.
Is there a helicoil thread repair for this application?
According to Lang's the it is 1/8 pipe thread.
If there is such a helicoil fix for this what size should I get?
Or...

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Cheap option. Get a 1/8 mpt x 1/8 fmpt fitting in brass. clean up the threads as little as you think you can get away with J-B weld that
( if you must) then screw the petcock into that fitting , it will have a hex on it so you can back it up with a wrench.
Craig.

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Fri Dec 06, 2024 4:47 pm
The Model T ignition was needlessly overcomplicated

Last post by RecklessKelly « Fri Dec 06, 2024 12:27 pm
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by Fordwright » Thu Nov 28, 2024 4:49 pm
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Hindsight is 20/20, but the Model T could have had direct magneto ignition from the outset. Spider Huff did a good job designing the ignition system that had been around since about 1900, but there wasn't really any need for the way it was made in 1908. All that was needed was a simple magneto, driven off the engine, and connected directly to the...

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By adjusting the control rod longer or shorter, one can make the hydramatic shift more agressively or at a lower rpm. The timing has to be set perfect to get it to shift correctly. If you start out mellow, it will continue shifting at lower rpm all thru the gear changes even if you decide to hasten it up with the pedal.
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Fri Dec 06, 2024 12:27 pm
Egypt Garage e-lights

Last post by DanTreace « Fri Dec 06, 2024 9:34 am
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by Ewalny » Sat Jan 23, 2021 9:01 am

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For my birthday, my wife got me a set of Egypt Garage’s e-lights for my 27 Fordor. I’ve read a few posts on the board about them not working well, having the unit fall off, and a few other things.

Has anyone I’d a good experience with these? Any tips or tricks you can recommend for long loading success?

My Fordor has a stock break light amd I...

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Where can one buy these wireless turn signals? My dad bought a set from time between 2002 and 2012. The system board seems to have fried. I would love to know how or where to find another set…

The brand I use in the posts and still works fine is the Signal Pod , there are many other bicycle turn indicators, some are USB rechargeable, you find...

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Fri Dec 06, 2024 9:34 am
Headlight lens rim question

Last post by KWTownsend « Thu Dec 05, 2024 10:14 pm
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by bpresslylsmo » Thu Dec 05, 2024 8:57 pm

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Can anyone shed some light on why some headlight lens rims have Ford script and others have Ford/Brown script? I assume Ford script is more common? How rare is Ford / Brown script?

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Jno. Brown and E&J were Ford's two primary headlight (and headlamp) supplier during Model T production. Brown headlight rims included their name, too.

: ^ )

Keith

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Thu Dec 05, 2024 10:14 pm
Sediment Bulb Shut Off Lever Question

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Thu Dec 05, 2024 6:11 pm
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by schwabd1 » Thu Dec 05, 2024 12:43 pm

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Is the shut off valve in the brass and cast iron sediment bulbs the same? Can I take a valve from a cast iron one to replace the broken one in my brass bulb?

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Been there, been through this. Since I never had much extra money for the things I most enjoy, I have always bought a lot of junk parts for cheap and then had to work them over a bit to get a good piece I needed. So I have had good sediment bulbs with broken or missing handles and damaged bulbs with good handles. I have even made and welded on new...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Thu Dec 05, 2024 6:11 pm
26 Runabout Hard Top?

Last post by zmconcepts « Thu Dec 05, 2024 12:31 pm
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by zmconcepts » Tue Dec 03, 2024 11:28 am

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I am working on restoring this car back to it's glory days, I currently have no top, but I have this old picture from 1952 showing a hard top installed on the car, the story was that they found a top from a truck of some sort that fit well on the T. Would anybody be able to chime in maybe with some idea of what this top may have came off of?...

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Thank you fellas, i appreciate your input, i will look deeper into all 3 of these ideas. i looked at some pictures of the dodge roof and it does look very similar so maybe it was a homemade job, possibly done poorly, and that is why it has disappeared over the years.

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Thu Dec 05, 2024 12:31 pm
Starter drive question

Last post by RajoRacer « Thu Dec 05, 2024 10:49 am
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by Modeltmike » Wed Dec 04, 2024 9:38 pm

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I have replaced several starter drives, but haven’t had this happen before. It looks like end simply unscrewed. Nothing broken. I compared to another one like it. I am not sure how it is secured once it screwed back on. How is it secured? I don’t see a pin. I would like to reuse if I can. Thanks

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Besides re-staking, I always apply sleeve retaining compound.

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Thu Dec 05, 2024 10:49 am
Would anyone want to attend an alternate Winter Clinic?

Last post by varmint « Wed Dec 04, 2024 10:03 pm
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by BRENT in 10-uh-C » Wed Dec 04, 2024 9:02 am

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About 20+ years ago I hosted a Workshop at my shop that had Tony Cimorelli, and a small host of other guys (-and their gals) attend for a 3-day workshop. At that one, we focussed on fabricating and repairing sheetmetal for a Runabout that Tony was restoring for his wife. At that time Tony was Model T Club webmaster and so we did this as a payback...

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US Hwy 11 starts in New Orleans and goes through Chattanooga and Knoxville. We plan on traveling that route anyway and may make it coincide with your event.

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Wed Dec 04, 2024 10:03 pm
Looking for a period style synthetic leather for speedster seats

Last post by RecklessKelly « Wed Dec 04, 2024 6:50 pm
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by Reno Speedster » Tue Dec 03, 2024 10:53 pm

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I am going to start work on the seats for my speedster. I want to use a period style synthetic leather, but I am not sure what would be the best choice for durability and authenticity. What have people used?

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Suede or vinyl, marine vinyl being a good outdoor choice, from a fabrics store would be a win especially if you are going to do it yourself. I have brought materials from our local Joanns Fabrics here, and with a screenshot of their coupon, got up to 50% off many times.
If you need foam cushioning, I have made cushions from foam couch bottoms...

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Last post by RecklessKelly
Wed Dec 04, 2024 6:50 pm
demountable Transmission band orientation

Last post by johnr « Wed Dec 04, 2024 1:01 pm
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by johnr » Tue Dec 03, 2024 11:14 am

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In placement of the bands in the transmission is the removalable ear required
to be oriented in a specific direction ? Towards the pedal side or opposite side or low speed
adjustment?
Or does it not matter ?

Thank you.

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Thank you all for the information

John

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Wed Dec 04, 2024 1:01 pm
Wooden Wheels and my first YouTube Video

Last post by Erik Johnson « Wed Dec 04, 2024 10:56 am
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by ryanf1023 » Wed Nov 27, 2024 11:09 pm

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Hello all,

I've set up a YouTube channel, mainly for my small woodworking business but also to showcase antique car musings that I think people will find interesting. I invite you to watch my first video, a montage/timelapse of finishing my brand new wooden wheels.

I welcome any and all feedback on the video production, as I plan to do more of...

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RE: satin, matte or flat finish

If you want a satin, matte or flat finish, use gloss varnish for all the undercoats and then use satin, matte or flat for the final coat.

Following the above procedure provides a clear finish. If you use a sheen other than gloss for all the undercoats, the finish will be cloudier.

Lightly sand or use steel wool...

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Last post by Erik Johnson
Wed Dec 04, 2024 10:56 am
Model T and Santa Claus

Last post by 1925 Touring « Wed Dec 04, 2024 7:21 am
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by Jugster » Tue Dec 03, 2024 12:46 pm

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I was attending a car-show with my 1915 Model T Ford on a hot August day—I mean like around 101 degrees—HOT. After four hours of shooting photos of people posing in the old car and giving rides, I was over-heated and exhausted. Now, with the show starting to break up, I was not especially looking forward to wrestling the...

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Great story! That is the true Spirit of the holidays!

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Last post by 1925 Touring
Wed Dec 04, 2024 7:21 am
Getting cold

Last post by Kaiser « Wed Dec 04, 2024 5:08 am
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by Dollisdad » Sat Nov 30, 2024 6:47 am

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How come that in many of these hunting party photos the men look like a bunch of gangsters who just robbed the local bank ? :lol:

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Last post by Kaiser
Wed Dec 04, 2024 5:08 am
1922 or 1923

Last post by Allan « Tue Dec 03, 2024 9:21 pm
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by CatGuy » Tue Dec 03, 2024 8:53 am

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I have mentioned before that my grandpa was 18 and bought a brand new 1923 Roadster in '23. However, this weekend my cousin gave me three of Grandpa's books and one of them was a 1922 Owner's manual. So, either grandpa forgot what year he bough the car (which is possible since it was nearly 70 years after the fact, but he had a sharp mind.) or...

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The 22 -23 yer bracket also spans the low/high radiator introduction on our Canadian sourced cars.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Tue Dec 03, 2024 9:21 pm
What have you done with your Model T in November?

Last post by Daisy Mae « Tue Dec 03, 2024 7:30 pm
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by 1925 Touring » Fri Nov 01, 2024 8:34 pm

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Drove it to work! 35° in the morning. Worked on it a little bit in the hanger this evening after work. Tightened up some things and found out that my spring that keeps pressure on the windshield hinge snapped in about five pieces! No wonder it kept blowing over in my face!
They look suspiciously similar to the Radiator Springs.......

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Finishing up the front axle assembly on Daisy.
A huge shout out to Dan Hatch, who installed Stevens Tool axle inserts, and fitted/reamed new spindle and tie rod arm bushings.

Spring was taken apart, cleaned/cleared of rust, and coated with graphite paint.

My earlier posted issue with the one enlarged spring eye was solved with an oversized...

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Last post by Daisy Mae
Tue Dec 03, 2024 7:30 pm
Midnight Blue (-or Midnite Blue) Paint Code or Formula needed;

Last post by hull 433 « Tue Dec 03, 2024 6:28 pm
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by BRENT in 10-uh-C » Mon Dec 02, 2024 12:28 pm

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Does anyone have the correct Paint Code or Formula for the Midnight Blue? Some may reference it as Midnite Blue. Since we are a PPG shop, if you have a PPG formula, that would work for us also.

Thanks!!

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I'll second the thin pinstripe.

Everything I've seen supports blue fenders and splash guard up to 1912, black afterwards. There is a chance the running board itself was black on the earlier cars, based on color illustrations in the Ford Times. Haven't checked an original condition car for that detail though.

Generally speaking, it's wiser to...

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Last post by hull 433
Tue Dec 03, 2024 6:28 pm
Condolences for Bob Bergstadt

Last post by 1925 Touring « Tue Dec 03, 2024 12:25 pm
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by Dave Lantz » Wed Nov 27, 2024 5:09 pm

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Unfortunately I am sharing the news Bobs wife Connie has passed away unexpectedly at 53 . Here is the link to her obituary.

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I am sorry to hear of the bad news, Bob..........Austin Farmer.

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Last post by 1925 Touring
Tue Dec 03, 2024 12:25 pm
Pickup bed attachment hardware

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Tue Dec 03, 2024 12:10 pm
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by fordt » Mon Dec 02, 2024 2:15 pm

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What is the size and type of these bolts that hold the 26-27 pickup bed to the frame? I’m thinking hex head and fine thread, but size and length? I know they have to pass all the way through the frame and the wood blocks up in the frame…. Thanks! IMG_1423.jpeg

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Thanks for setting me straight, Dan. :)

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Tue Dec 03, 2024 12:10 pm
Smoking Ammeter? Any ideas?

Last post by J1MGOLDEN « Tue Dec 03, 2024 10:07 am
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by Fozz71 » Sun Dec 01, 2024 4:39 pm

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Hey fellers, drove my car around today and all was well. Battery was charging and no issues. Came home and tightened up my 4 bolts holding my switch and ammeter and hooked up my battery and saw a little smoke starting to come from my ammeter- it was hot?

Here is my wiring- anything look out of place? A little puzzling to me.

Thanks,
Jim

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Use a different ammeter with an ammeter adapter.

This is one I did for a 12 Volt Alternator.

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This is the tool.

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Last post by J1MGOLDEN
Tue Dec 03, 2024 10:07 am
Wooden bands.

Last post by fbergski « Mon Dec 02, 2024 11:02 pm
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by jiminbartow » Thu Nov 28, 2024 11:53 am

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I have wooden bands. I have not driven my T in a couple of years and am getting it ready to drive. I’m sure the bands are pretty dry. Does one have to allow the car to sit and idle while the bands saturate themselves with oil before driving? How long would it take for the car to be running in idle before the bands were sufficiently oiled before...

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One of my t's has wooden bands and I only get to drive it once a year. Never had trouble with them sitting, by the time you get the car started and ready to go they're well oiled.

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Mon Dec 02, 2024 11:02 pm
Foothill flyer

Last post by Billy Vrana « Mon Dec 02, 2024 10:55 pm
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by Dollisdad » Mon Dec 02, 2024 8:07 pm

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The fellas in picture #7 look as their eyeing up all the dames in the other pictures,

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Mon Dec 02, 2024 10:55 pm
A loss to the antique car community

Last post by 23ford « Mon Dec 02, 2024 10:46 pm
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by nathanw90 » Mon Dec 02, 2024 7:26 am

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Unfortunately, the antique car community lost a very valuable person last week. I’m not sure how many of you knew my grandfather, but he’d be at Hershey every year. He was known for his brass lights and restored magnetos. A man of many great talents. From his amazing car collection and hat he tinkered with throughout his life to the many estate...

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So Sorry to hear the news..... my condolences and prayers....Kim ad WW

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Last post by 23ford
Mon Dec 02, 2024 10:46 pm
Drove the Model T in the snow today.

Last post by Steve Jelf « Mon Dec 02, 2024 10:31 pm
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by Barry Loucks » Fri Nov 29, 2024 4:33 pm

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I drive my cars regularly. Like every day regularly. Up until the time I put a Russ Potter carburetor on the car and Coil Dr. coils they were hard to start.
Not anymore. My starter-less ‘13 starts on the third pull, regardless of temperature.
We had a late first snow this year. This morning was the first. I had to drive my daughter to the Santa...

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I haven't driven a T in snow very often, but here's one occasion when I did.

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Mon Dec 02, 2024 10:31 pm
Fun Projects 5055 Cut-Out

Last post by AdminJeff « Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:38 pm
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by Rodger Erickson » Sun Dec 01, 2024 4:28 pm

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I recently acquired a used 5055 solid state cutout from Fun Projects - I'm assuming it's basically a diode with some sort of crowbar circuit to prevent a runaway condition. It seems to have a diode drop in the forward direction and a high resistance in the reverse direction. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to further test it to make...

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The 5055 is the Cut-Out & the 5055R is the Voltage Regulator

I stand corrected. I missed the R !!

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Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:38 pm
Fascinating court case brought against the USA by a company who rewinds Model T armatures

Last post by John kuehn « Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:40 pm
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by AdminJeff » Sun Dec 01, 2024 5:52 pm

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After rehabbing 20+ armature cores today for a big order I'm working on, I looked up a name stamped on a couple of old generator armatures. They had clearly been rewound at some time in their life, but no time in the near past. These looked OLD.

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It turns out that ARMEX was a stamp used by a company named...

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The T armature was another T part that was copied like so many other parts were. Did the company mentioned do any starter amateurs? If not them probably someone did. Rewinding armatures wasn’t exactly making a reproduction but probably fall under rebuilt like rebuilders do today for water pumps, short blocks and etc but I’m guessing. Ford started...

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Last post by John kuehn
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:40 pm
NOW SIX -- HCCT's on eBay

Last post by Ed Fuller « Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:15 pm
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by BE_ZERO_BE » Fri Nov 29, 2024 1:49 pm

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FYI - There are NOW SIX HCCT's on eBay right now.
All seem a bit expensive to me.

1 Weidenhoff - Uncommon - decent price

3 Allen Rotating Spark

1 Allen Brake Drum

1 Service products

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You could always build your own. One of these days I’ll get this one finished……maybe!

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Last post by Ed Fuller
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:15 pm
Using A Brass Plate When Changing Engine Numbers

Last post by ModelTWoods « Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:20 pm
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by ModelTWoods » Tue Nov 26, 2024 12:35 am

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Earlier this year (as I remember) I posted about restamping a block. Several members stated that rather than restamping the pad on the block, directly, that they used a thin piece of brass, cut to the shape of the pad and stamped the new number on the brass plate. then, they glued the brass plate to the pad above the water inlet and painted it to...

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Make a stamping guide out of scrap angle iron or strap steel and drill mounting holes to mount guide using water inlet bolt holes. The following pictures of Ford assembly from around 1918-20 are taken from a Ford made movie on Model T assembly.

A guide made out of angle iron is exactly what I had in mind, even before you posted this.

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Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:20 pm
Starter grounding question.

Last post by Woody23 « Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:48 am
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by signsup » Tue Nov 26, 2024 4:38 pm

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Installing rebuilt starter on my 27 and needed a gasket which I found and installed with a little goop. So, with a cork gasket between the mating surface of the starter and the hogshead, how does the starter get it's ground?
On my WWII jeep, the mating surfaces not only do not get a gasket, but need to be free of paint so that bare metal touches...

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Hello and Happy Thanksgiving Moxie26!

I hope you and our family had a wonderful holiday.
Yes I did post the photo of my bench tester in the past, I was just answering the question of where the 580 A draw number came from. I see and sure you do as well a lot of slow starters out there so just wanted to touch on the amount of amps it really takes...

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Last post by Woody23
Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:48 am
1925 Fordson Hatfield-Pennfield Conversion Tractor

Last post by perry kete « Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:46 am

by perry kete » Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:46 am

I saw this and thought I would share these photos of a 1925 Fordson Hatfield-Pennfield conversion tractor.

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I have nothing to do with the sale of this tractor I just saw it on...

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Last post by perry kete
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:46 am
Roll up rear window

Last post by KWTownsend « Sat Nov 30, 2024 12:46 am
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by Craig E. Luton » Fri Nov 29, 2024 11:17 pm

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Did the13/14 open cars have a roll up rear window?
Craig E Luton

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Yes. Roll up rear curtain were used through 1914.

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Sat Nov 30, 2024 12:46 am
Comin’ round the mountain.

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Fri Nov 29, 2024 5:14 pm
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by Dollisdad » Thu Nov 28, 2024 12:22 pm

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Brownie camera?

Luxury!! My family was so poor they had to hold the pose while my grandma sketched the scene on the back of a soup can label from the neighbors trash.

Well, I can't out do that one! Touche Barry!

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Fri Nov 29, 2024 5:14 pm
Planetary overdrive

Last post by DLodge « Fri Nov 29, 2024 1:57 pm
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by Lexveen » Mon Nov 25, 2024 9:08 am

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Driving on a road where 50mph is allowed, which is the case on almost all the roads connecting villages, is not very convenient. In no time you collect quite a lot of vehicles behind you and when they start overtaking, it can be quite frightening. So I think of some kind of overdrive to be able to drive 45-50mph without overrevving the engine....

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I have never been in your part of the world, so cannot comment on the terrain, but if you have hills, the car will go up hills better the way Henry built it.

Norm, I lived in the Netherlands for 9-1/2 years. The highest point in the entire country is 1,056 feet above sea level. Hills aren't really a problem there.

Lex, thanks for the...

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Last post by DLodge
Fri Nov 29, 2024 1:57 pm
Muncie bushing questions

Last post by Reno Speedster « Fri Nov 29, 2024 12:07 am
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by Reno Speedster » Sun Nov 17, 2024 3:02 pm

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I am working on my Muncie 3 speed and making good progress. I got a brand new idler shaft from Dan Mceachern and a really nice input and output shaft and a bunch of small parts from Karl Von Neumann. The new input and output shafts a fractionally better than my old ones.

The old idler shaft was worn and 22 mm. The new idler shaft is 7/8 so I...

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Thanks Craig,
I fit a new thrust bushing to take up some of the fore and aft slack and reamed the old bushings in the idler gear to fit the new (slightly larger dia.) idler shaft. I still need to make a new pilot bushing for between the input and output shaft. Going to work on that tomorrow.

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Fri Nov 29, 2024 12:07 am
Researching the 1909 Ocean to Ocean Race

Last post by Drkbp « Thu Nov 28, 2024 6:49 pm
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by Eric Moskowitz » Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:11 am

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Hi all,

This is my first post, but I'm an enthusiastic reader/archival-searcher of the forum, as a writer and former newspaper reporter working on a book about the 1909 Ocean to Ocean Race.

I'm wondering if any collectors or Model T historians here might have any photos, materials, or other ephemera related to either the race itself or the No....

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It could be the neighborhood around the 140 Edison Street Ford home.
It's only 1-3/4 miles down Woodward Avenue to Edison Street from the
Highland Park plant.

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Last post by Drkbp
Thu Nov 28, 2024 6:49 pm
Just asking

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Thu Nov 28, 2024 6:48 pm
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by dryden » Thu Nov 28, 2024 4:40 pm

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wondering if anybody has been able go into the EFR website as have not been able to for a week now

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Check this thread in the OT section that has been commandeered onto this subject.

Near the bottom, it gives some insight.

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Thu Nov 28, 2024 6:48 pm
Wishing All a Happy Thanksgiving

Last post by KWTownsend « Thu Nov 28, 2024 3:40 pm
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by fordrelic » Wed Nov 27, 2024 12:36 pm

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I hope all have a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow.

I do appreciate MTFCA and all the people that use this site.

I am thankful to have a place to trade parts.
Thanks to all that have purchased some of my extra parts and for selling parts that I need.

Happy Thanksgiving,
Clay Atkins

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Last post by KWTownsend
Thu Nov 28, 2024 3:40 pm
1913 and 1914 Horns

Last post by Humblej « Thu Nov 28, 2024 12:42 pm
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by Original Smith » Sat Nov 23, 2024 2:04 pm

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Has anyone, besides me, noticed that half of horns on 1913 and 14's have the horn mounted upside down? Look a Rootlieb's ad in the Model T Times for verification. All one has to do is look at a factory photo!

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You thought right, bell down is correct.

Upside down and right side up is relative. If the horn is designed to be mounted with the bell down, then mounting it with the bell up is upside down , but if your reference is prior horns were mounted bell up, than the 13-14 mounting looks upside down , but is right side up.

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Last post by Humblej
Thu Nov 28, 2024 12:42 pm
Removing engine with a Warford question

Last post by Jim11787 « Thu Nov 28, 2024 10:06 am
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by Jim11787 » Wed Nov 27, 2024 5:34 pm

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My first time pulling a model T engine. It’s a 26 Roadster Pickup with an older aluminum Warford installed. I do have a frame brace supporting the Warford. Question-do I unbolt the Warford from the hogs head when hoisting the engine out (my preference) or do you try to take the Warford out bolted on which seems like it would be difficult? Also if...

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Thanks for the info guys!

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Last post by Jim11787
Thu Nov 28, 2024 10:06 am
HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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by Greg sarky k » Thu Nov 28, 2024 7:43 am

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Last post by Greg sarky k
Thu Nov 28, 2024 7:43 am
Corcoran headlight rims

Last post by Mark Chaffin « Wed Nov 27, 2024 6:08 pm
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by Craig E. Luton » Wed Nov 27, 2024 3:24 pm

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Does anyone know of a supplier for 1913-14 Corcoran headlight rims?
Thank you
Craig

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We stock Corcoran rims 8 13/16 . Give Dave a call at the garage (951) 226-7331

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Last post by Mark Chaffin
Wed Nov 27, 2024 6:08 pm
Storage Issues

Last post by NHUSA « Wed Nov 27, 2024 5:50 pm
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by CatGuy » Tue Nov 26, 2024 4:22 pm

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My wife was able to get three cars in a 2 car garage. I have the '26 T, '28 A and the '55 Chevy truck. The T is on rollers and in front of the A. That works to save on storage, but it's such a hassle to get it out that the T hasn't been driven in over a year now. The garage is 24' long and the A & T are 26' end to end. I need to make up the 2'. I...

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Harbor freight is your friend when it comes to wheel dollies.
I have a T, A, and open trailer. The dollies make it possible to easily move the A and T around and pack them close together.
I am building a new 24 x 22 garage (limited by cost and space on the lot) and plan on putting the A on a trailer to make it work.

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Last post by NHUSA
Wed Nov 27, 2024 5:50 pm
Acetylene headlight glass

Last post by bdtutton « Wed Nov 27, 2024 4:48 pm
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by bdtutton » Thu Nov 21, 2024 4:46 pm

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Hello,
I have a 1914 touring car with acetylene headlights. Last week I noticed the glass in one of the headlights tipped back. When I opened the headlight to put the glass back in correctly I noticed the grooved rubber thing around the glass had deteriorated so badly that it was breaking into little pieces. I looked on a couple of the parts...

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Thank you everyone for such great posts. I believe the guy that had the car before me must have added the rubber around the glass because the exploded view of the lights does not show anything except for the metal ring holding the glass. The mirrors I have were not very good so I purchased a couple of those chrome plated brass ones from Snyders or...

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Last post by bdtutton
Wed Nov 27, 2024 4:48 pm
Lady Bug

Last post by Jones in Aiken SC « Wed Nov 27, 2024 4:08 pm
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by Dollisdad » Tue Nov 26, 2024 8:57 am

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Thanks, Keith. Yeah, I misused the boxed term as what I was really referring to was the stripe at the hinge. So without a stripe at the bottom, it's not a box. Thanks for the clarification.

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Last post by Jones in Aiken SC
Wed Nov 27, 2024 4:08 pm
Starter mounting gasket thickness?

Last post by John kuehn « Wed Nov 27, 2024 2:56 pm
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by signsup » Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:19 pm

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In a bind and can't get a gasket to install my rebuilt starter in time for an event this weekend. Dan has one in AL but it's a couple hour drive and some gas money just for a gasket.
I see the pattern on the vendors site but not the thickness of the gasket. Don't know if this is just paper or rubber or cork or what. Thinking of purchasing cork...

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Make a gasket from a shoebox. Make another one for the bendix cover while your at it.

When installing either one use a gasket sealer to hold them in place and make sure you use a thin coat on the outward side. Works every time.

Bubba probably used some gobbed on sealer also around the transmission cover to keep it leaking at the corners. They’ve...

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Last post by John kuehn
Wed Nov 27, 2024 2:56 pm
Vintage Ford

Last post by 1925 Touring « Wed Nov 27, 2024 12:56 pm
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by jsaylor » Mon Nov 18, 2024 4:41 pm

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Received two Vintage Ford Magazines this month, November- December issue. One last Thursday with the Challenge Match mailer insert. Now today I received another with the normal renewal insert.

Did anyone else get two? I'll use the extra to give to a deserving new member.
John

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I got both of my magazines in northern illinois on the same day about a week ago.
Mail routes vary, and with the holidays, things get jostled around more, im sure.

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Last post by 1925 Touring
Wed Nov 27, 2024 12:56 pm
Early Fan Identification

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Tue Nov 26, 2024 4:52 pm
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by Randy Mock » Wed Nov 20, 2024 8:13 am

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I picked this up with some T parts .
Any body know what it is for?
Thanks

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The mounting bracket looks very much like an Overland, but I don't recognize the fan itself.

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Tue Nov 26, 2024 4:52 pm
Unknown 5Z tool.

Last post by Mark Gregush « Tue Nov 26, 2024 4:39 pm
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by Pep C Strebeck » Mon Nov 25, 2024 5:21 pm

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O.K. here is recent find marked with a 5-Z number:

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The head is stamped with a 5Z number, 5-Z-6101-A. It is 9.750 long and the head is 3.250 long and 0.875 tall. The ends of the head (faces?) taper down and are 0.125 thick.

Ford switched from 3Z to 5Z for tool numbering...

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Maybe Lincoln or tractor?

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Tue Nov 26, 2024 4:39 pm
Cast iron warford install problem

Last post by Tim Williams « Tue Nov 26, 2024 2:59 pm
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by Jerry Young » Tue Nov 26, 2024 12:33 pm

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I have tried searching for my particular problem with the installation of a 920-1 case iron case Warford in a 1914 Touring. Problem is - the center U shaped portion of the emergency brake shaft hits the front of the Warford preventing the Ford transmission from going into high gear. Has anyone experienced this problem and how did you fix it? TIA...

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What was the fix/solution?

Tim

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Last post by Tim Williams
Tue Nov 26, 2024 2:59 pm
Cast iron warford install problem

Last post by Jerry Young « Tue Nov 26, 2024 1:13 pm
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by Jerry Young » Tue Nov 26, 2024 12:32 pm

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I have tried searching for my particular problem with the installation of a 920-1 case iron case Warford in a 1914 Touring. Problem is - the center U shaped portion of the emergency brake shaft hits the front of the Warford preventing the Ford transmission from going into high gear. Has anyone experienced this problem and how did you fix it? TIA...

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All is good, the amazing Henry Lee came through for me - THANKS Henry!!!

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Last post by Jerry Young
Tue Nov 26, 2024 1:13 pm
Preventing leaks in your brass radiator... a PSA.

Last post by Norman Kling « Tue Nov 26, 2024 10:49 am
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by James_Lyons-WV » Mon Nov 25, 2024 9:00 pm

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I've had my unrestored 1915 touring for 20 years. I don't know how many miles we've toured, but I've run the wheels off it. In that time, I've had to pull the radiator and fix small leaks every 3 or 4 years. In 2019, I decided I'd had enough of that and made some changes that appear to have worked. I decided to isolate the radiator from any hard...

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I don't know what kind of water you have where you live, but here we have well water which has a lot of lime and calcium as well as some fine sand in it. So I go to the store and get distilled water for the radiator. I also use the Prestone Green antifreeze even though it rarely freezes here. I don't run a water pump on any of my cars and they...

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Last post by Norman Kling
Tue Nov 26, 2024 10:49 am
Dropacent

Last post by henryford2 « Tue Nov 26, 2024 7:24 am
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by 4ham » Fri Nov 22, 2024 12:22 am

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I have been in the woods for some time and I have not scene any posts from Tim Morsher. Is he still with us or just retired? I mean no offense to anyone.

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Between Tim & I we've had a few people reach out and ask what ever happened to Tim . Simple answer is that he was permanently banned from the website. So watch your P's & Q's when you post.
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Last post by henryford2
Tue Nov 26, 2024 7:24 am
1925-2025 Ford Australia 100th anniversary & Dalgety T roundup

Last post by Allan « Tue Nov 26, 2024 6:12 am
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by Aussie16 » Tue Nov 26, 2024 3:40 am

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Next year in early 2025 the Ford Motor Company of Australia will celebrate its 100th birthday.
As part of the celebrations, Aussie Model T owners are invited to be part of this special day, the 2025 Geelong All Ford Day.
allfordday.org.au

The 2025 event is special and will feature the 100th year of Ford Australia and in particular the first...

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Hello Warwick, It looks like I will have to get Henrietta ready to travel. What I really like about her is once I have cleaned the windscreen, I'm done!
Have you a date and a venue for the celebrations? I still have a flag souvenir of the Geelong 75th anniversary event.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Tue Nov 26, 2024 6:12 am
Gray and Davis Starter

Last post by Craig Leach « Mon Nov 25, 2024 11:54 pm
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by WorldChamp1914 » Mon Nov 25, 2024 1:25 am

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Who is using one?

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Hi Gary,
Can I assume you have a hand crank only car & getting it stared is getting to be a issue. I'm working on a combination primer cup/auto reset
compression release setup to make it easier to start a hand crank only car maybe even using a gear reduction assisted cordless drill to use
as a starter. If that is the Grey Davis starter inquiry...

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Last post by Craig Leach
Mon Nov 25, 2024 11:54 pm
Spedometer drive gears

Last post by Craig E. Luton « Mon Nov 25, 2024 9:08 pm
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by Craig E. Luton » Sun Nov 03, 2024 5:57 pm

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The above picture is of the speedometer drive and driven gears on my 1914 Roadster. As you can see, the two gears are not alighned with each other. What am I doing wrong? Or is this setup normal?

Thank you for looking.
Craig

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I thought I would get this problem corrected before I commented on my posted problem. I talked at length with Langs and he thought the bracket was bent. I inspected it and agreed with him, after all it is 110 years old. My son-in-law finally came up and we heated and bent the bracket to the correct shape and it now works just fine. Thank you...

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Last post by Craig E. Luton
Mon Nov 25, 2024 9:08 pm
Ebay was kind to me last week.

Last post by dobro1956 « Mon Nov 25, 2024 8:56 pm
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by Pep C Strebeck » Sat Nov 23, 2024 8:41 pm

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I'm sure it doesn't look like much, but it is helping me complete a set. The manufacturer only made this version of the tool for a year or two before coming out with what I am sure was a more cost conscious design. If anyone would like to venture a guess I will post a little later with what it is, I am sure that...

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Nice score ..... I somehow missed that one. ;)

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Last post by dobro1956
Mon Nov 25, 2024 8:56 pm
Another tool variant.

Last post by Allan « Mon Nov 25, 2024 4:45 pm
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by Allan » Mon Nov 25, 2024 6:44 am

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I showed my son the thread on pole shoe screw removers so he could keep a lookout for one at the Bendigo Swap meet. No need he said, I already have one. He scored it with an auto electrician's test bed when his old boss closed his shop. 20241125_130926.jpg
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Allan from down under.

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George, It isn't brazed. It is a bronze casting, a bit rough in places. It is a 1/2 ratcheting handle, complete with the brand of the appliance stamped into the handle. With weight on the long handle, the ratchet handle turns the screwdriver bit, either in or out. From some hammer marks on top of the long handle, it looks like some screws needed a...

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Last post by Allan
Mon Nov 25, 2024 4:45 pm
Ford Plant postcard

Last post by TMiller6 « Mon Nov 25, 2024 1:32 pm
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by paulgriesse » Mon Nov 25, 2024 11:41 am

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Heres one I have not seen-----have you?
Ford_Plant_Postcards_Circa_19172-rfh111 (1).pdf

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The five dollar day with the three eight hour shifts was announced in January 1914. My guess is the photo would be mid year 1914 after the weather warmed.

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Last post by TMiller6
Mon Nov 25, 2024 1:32 pm
Carburetor gas storage tank

Last post by RecklessKelly « Mon Nov 25, 2024 8:39 am
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by Tmooreheadf » Sat Nov 23, 2024 7:57 pm

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Some years ago, I saw a small tank that was mounted in the frame rail adjacent to the carburetor that stored a small amount of gas to be used in low tank levels so as not to let the carb run out of gas on a hill. Anyone recognize my pitiful description? Also, I’ve seen small, homemade tanks made out of short lengths of copper pipe, with fittings,...

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That should be fine. If you wanted to add some fuel head pressure, wind some annealed seamless copper tubing around a pvc tube. I added a loop on an outboard to prevent stalls when I gassed it out of a wake. It worked. Mount it just above the carb away from the exhaust. I wouldnt add a separate tank that has an opening, keep leak points and fume...

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Last post by RecklessKelly
Mon Nov 25, 2024 8:39 am
Tailgate party

Last post by Luxford « Sun Nov 24, 2024 8:48 pm
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by Dollisdad » Sat Nov 23, 2024 1:56 pm

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Wayne, For you here is a bit of info. Ford Canada printed this sketch showing the routes used to ship Fords overseas in the 1920's . Most Canadian Fords left from Ontario Canada and went east mostly to New York and then onto the British Colonies. Those going west to Vancouver and onto Fiji and New Zealand and then to Australia was an option only...

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Last post by Luxford
Sun Nov 24, 2024 8:48 pm
Wedding cars.

Last post by Norman Kling « Sun Nov 24, 2024 6:31 pm
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by Allan » Sun Nov 24, 2024 5:52 am

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We had a family wedding over the weekend.
The white sedan is a late 1960's GM Holden.
The T is my 1924 Tarrant Special tourer.

Tarrant Motors were the Victorian Ford distributors and like Duncan and Fraser in South Australia, they built their own bodies.
However, when they wanted a superior quality body with full leather upholstery, nickel plated...

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:lol: You have her trained. She has to do the hard work and drive the car. However, maybe she has you trained to crank the car! That is hard work! :lol: Congraduations!
Norm

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Last post by Norman Kling
Sun Nov 24, 2024 6:31 pm
Lang's 2025 Calendar

Last post by John Codman « Sun Nov 24, 2024 12:46 pm
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by Jones in Aiken SC » Sat Nov 23, 2024 1:46 pm

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I got my 2025 Lang's calendar and it is really nice. Lots of great pictures of Model T's. I submitted a photo of my 26 Coupe and lo and behold it was selected. Great photos of all cars, especially Steve Jelf's 15 Runabout in Kansas. Seeing that picture from Steve takes me back to when I lived on the prairie in South Dakota. Some people see just...

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Calendars are nice to have, although I get so many from charity groups wanting a donation, I have to save the best one and recycle the rest. What I Need Is A New Lang's CATALOG ! The most recent one that they sent me was a 2021 Catalog, going on FOUR YEARS old ! As much as I have bought from them over the years, I would think that I was on their...

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Last post by John Codman
Sun Nov 24, 2024 12:46 pm
Who knows why???

Last post by speedytinc « Sun Nov 24, 2024 12:26 pm
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by got10carz » Sat Nov 23, 2024 2:14 pm

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Machined all the way around. Maybe 26-27 and had to much fun in the lathe?

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Its a 26-7 drive plate with modified (larger) diameter bolt pattern.
Still usable in a 26-7 application if not for the worn out u-joint drive.

Modifying an early (pre 26) drive plate to use on a 26-7 brake drum requires the OD of the plate turned down & the bolt pattern diameter decreased.

Note the sharp edges on the brake drum. That would have...

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Last post by speedytinc
Sun Nov 24, 2024 12:26 pm
Tung sol bulbs

Last post by Steve Jelf « Sun Nov 24, 2024 1:59 am
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by Shelbycsx » Fri Nov 22, 2024 6:04 pm

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Does anyone know what car these bulbs are for? Never seen ones this large before.

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Nope, not like any mag bulb I've ever used.

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Any bulbs I've ever used in mag lights had even pins and two contacts 90º from the pins.

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Sun Nov 24, 2024 1:59 am
How much Calcium Carbide to use?

Last post by Drkbp « Sat Nov 23, 2024 10:58 pm
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by Russ DeCrease » Fri Nov 22, 2024 1:05 pm

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I know the carbide use is variable based on the pellets and how much water you drip. BUT, does anyone have any rules of thumb such as X amount for 30 minutes or 1 hour?????? Hate to waste while experimenting to come up with my own since so many others have already done this.

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Bryan,
Before you use the carbide I recommend you check your light system: gas light burners,
burner bases, hose and rear gas line with an acetylene MC or B tank. I would take the
mirrors out of the headlamps if you do it in the car outside your shop.

Once you get the proper flame and check for leaks, then put the mirrors back in and properly...

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Last post by Drkbp
Sat Nov 23, 2024 10:58 pm
Coker Excelsior Tires

Last post by Allan « Sat Nov 23, 2024 6:33 pm
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by Dave Young » Tue Nov 19, 2024 8:26 pm

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Any pros or cons on these tires? Christmas is coming…

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Dill valve stem covers with the sliding fit adjuster will fit any valve stem, small, thick, rubber, etc. Period correct and easy to use/fit.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Sat Nov 23, 2024 6:33 pm
Three generations of carburetors

Last post by Norman Kling « Sat Nov 23, 2024 10:34 am
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by NealW » Sat Nov 23, 2024 8:12 am

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One of the reasons that I enjoy being a caretaker of a Model T is the opportunity to learn about and experience using car technology from a different era. That experience was expanded for me this past summer when we picked up a 1929 Model A. Most Model T owners know that much of the mechanicals of the car didn't undergo major changes during its...

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I had many Model A's before I got into T's. In fact I was one of the charter members of the Model A Ford of America which Walt Rosenthal helped us get started.
My first car was a January 1929 A. It had many of the features of the 28. Probably registered as first sold in 1929. When I got it it had a Tillotson Carburetor. One day while I was driving...

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Last post by Norman Kling
Sat Nov 23, 2024 10:34 am
Radiator question

Last post by jawa « Sat Nov 23, 2024 7:55 am
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by jawa » Tue Nov 12, 2024 9:01 pm

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I picked up this brass radiator and what intrigued me was the lower brass valance with the notch for the crank handle. Were they originally made that way and now the new ones are just narrow and straight? It also says Made in Canada. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Adam

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Thank you for the responses. The tanks and lower apron are in very good shape so I might just have to get it recored and use it. Would make a neat conversation piece on my T.

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Last post by jawa
Sat Nov 23, 2024 7:55 am
Battery

Last post by Allan « Sat Nov 23, 2024 7:14 am
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by Ralph F » Thu Nov 21, 2024 7:50 am

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I know there has been a lot of discussion about battery. I could use some advice on a battery that will used for a distributor, led headlights and led tail light. The magneto has been removed, and there is no generator or alternator
Thanks
Fitz

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I'm with Pat. Reserve power is a very good idea. Think of it as insurance against forgetting to put the thing on the charger some time. This is one case where bigger is better.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Sat Nov 23, 2024 7:14 am
1914 Manufacture Date Assistance

Last post by Steve Jelf « Fri Nov 22, 2024 9:18 pm
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by Rick_Rice » Fri Nov 22, 2024 10:35 am

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Gentlemen,
I am hoping someone can please help me out with the approximate date of manufacture for my 1914 Model T.
The Serial Number Is: 58845X (I left the last digit out and replaced it with X for security). Any help is greatly appreciated and have a great day Guys!

Kind Regards,
Rick Rice

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Cars built towards the end of a calendar year (starting in August) were marked s then next calendar year. Since you engine date is September 26th. 1914 that would imply that it was for a 1915 model.
That's mostly right for most model years . But the change from 1914 to 1915 was different: 1915: September 1914 (Sedan), October (Coupelet) and...

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Fri Nov 22, 2024 9:18 pm
Newbie here

Last post by suley « Fri Nov 22, 2024 11:50 am
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by suley » Tue Nov 19, 2024 2:12 pm

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Hello List!

I am new here and would like to introduce myself. I recently acquired my first model T (YAY!). It is a 1925 Model T truck with open cab (soft top). Although not a stranger to vintage cars, I am totally new to the Model T and wish to learn all about it.

For starters, How do I identify the model T and make sure it has all year correct...

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I am so glad I joined this forum! Thank you so much for all the insights.... I am excited that the carburetor parts arrived last night, just in time for the weekend! Hoping i hear her come to life this weekend.

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Last post by suley
Fri Nov 22, 2024 11:50 am
Lee Thevent speedster plans ? missing parking brake hole placement

Last post by jbdairy03 « Fri Nov 22, 2024 10:58 am
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by jbdairy03 » Thu Feb 22, 2024 2:43 pm

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Hello
checking if anyone that built a speedster body from the Lee Thevent plans Looking for the hole size and placement in the body for the parking brake ?
I can do it with Measuring and math but figured why reinvent the wheel if someone can pic or has measured what they did. it is not mentioned anywhere in the plans. He also has plans on making...

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Unfortunately my project was put on hold during the summer, but if you do a google Search for speedster there are some with fenders I do not think his body plan would interfere with any fender attachment

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Last post by jbdairy03
Fri Nov 22, 2024 10:58 am
Moultrie????

Last post by Dan Hatch « Fri Nov 22, 2024 10:47 am
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by Dan Hatch » Sun Nov 17, 2024 9:57 am

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Is anyone here going to Moultrie swap meet next week?

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Didn’t make it.
Those will be good to make rings to rebuild timers.
What other treasures did you find. Dan

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Fri Nov 22, 2024 10:47 am
5.25-21 Tires

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Fri Nov 22, 2024 9:21 am
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by Dave Young » Sun Nov 17, 2024 6:48 pm

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I’m going to be putting new tires on my RPU this winter. It’s got fresh power and a Rux. I’ve seen bigger rubber on some cars during the major tours and am considering going with 5.25-21. My goal is turning slightly lower rpm while moving along at 36 or so mph due to the greater diameter of the tire. Any of you guys have an opinion on this topic?...

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Those tires get better results for him on his car in the terrain that he travels.

I don't doubt it.

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Fri Nov 22, 2024 9:21 am
1922 Touring

Last post by LarryO « Fri Nov 22, 2024 1:56 am
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by Art Ebeling » Sat Nov 16, 2024 8:18 pm

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This 22 Touring was picked up today by the owner after some maintenance work was completed. I restored this car two years ago and it needed a broken front spring replaced.

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Mom's reasons for restoring the car was to put it in the local parade in 2022 and to give rides to friends and relatives. Art finished the restoration in time for my daughter's wedding in November '21, which was special because since she was young she would tease Dad about restoring the T for her wedding. Since the restoration I have given rides...

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Last post by LarryO
Fri Nov 22, 2024 1:56 am
14 Runabout body question

Last post by Art Ebeling « Thu Nov 21, 2024 8:03 pm
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by Art Ebeling » Mon Nov 18, 2024 2:47 pm

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This is a 1914 Runabout body. It is s Beaudette body dated 10/14. Is this transition from the rear of the body correct? It looks like a patch. Art

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Russ, There is a B on the seat riser. George, I am glad you noticed the tail light bracket holes. I do not have a bracket and I think the holes should be horizontal like yours. Art

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Thu Nov 21, 2024 8:03 pm
Scared Me 3 Times Until I Used My Head

Last post by Moxie26 « Thu Nov 21, 2024 2:36 pm
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by George House » Mon Nov 18, 2024 5:46 pm

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My generator on the ‘26 roadster quit charging. Nothing showing on the ammeter. Then I tried the ‘ice pick light’ with grounding clip to the frame and at the cutout to generator connection. Nothing. Knowing that I have a Ken Kopsky rebuilt generator (12-15 years ago), I removed the generator dust cover to see the 5 amp fuse. Before I removed it I...

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Thank you Ronald.

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Last post by Moxie26
Thu Nov 21, 2024 2:36 pm
Gas Line Packing Felt

Last post by Original Smith « Thu Nov 21, 2024 1:34 pm
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by Original Smith » Thu Nov 14, 2024 6:29 pm

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On my newest restoration, a 1913 Runabout, I decided to do something really authentic, and that is to use the felt packing at the elbow. Initially, I used one of the felt packing's I bought from Langs, and really had to bear down on it to keep it from leaking. This time, I had to do some carburetor work, and reinstalled the fuel line again, and it...

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I have the problem solved, at least for now. I added a shortened piece of round felt packing, 3/8 and no leaks.

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Thu Nov 21, 2024 1:34 pm
How many effective spark positions?

Last post by Norman Kling « Thu Nov 21, 2024 10:39 am
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by Steve Jelf » Wed Nov 20, 2024 10:23 am

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I believe Murray Fahnestock's chart of spark and throttle settings applies only to driving on BAT. On MAG the number of effective spark settings is limited. Are there three, or four?

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If you have a steep grade like that with a stop sign at the bottom, shifting to low gear or if you have it Ruckstell or other auxiliary transmission low range just before you start down the hill. when shifting down advance the throttle to speed up the engine then raise the throttle after shifting for extra braking from compression of the engine....

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Last post by Norman Kling
Thu Nov 21, 2024 10:39 am
Help With Shipping

Last post by South Park Zephyr « Thu Nov 21, 2024 7:52 am
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by BarnesvilleT » Wed Nov 20, 2024 10:33 am

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Looking to see if anyone has the name of a carrier that they have used to transport a car.
Trying to move a 26 roadster body on wheels, no engine from Colorado to Georgia. Have contacted a
few but they seemed a bit sketchy with their answers.
Any help would be appreciated.

Bill

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I have had good experiences with a company called
You Move Me.
I had a car moved from St. Louis to Dallas for about $900.00.
Great door to door service, I would use them any time. They have offices nationwide .

Scott

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Thu Nov 21, 2024 7:52 am
What year is my Model T?

Last post by Steve Jelf « Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:52 pm
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by paulpat » Sat Nov 16, 2024 9:48 pm

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Hello all.
First time posting.
I’m trying to identify the year of my car. The engine serial number is slightly messed up with the first number looking like a mis stamp. It also seems to have parts from several years. Can anyone tell from the photos? I had trouble adding photos. Not sure they came through.
Thank you
Paulpat
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I have heard that the magneto lights were dimmer at idle than while driving.
To get magneto headlights bright enough to show you anything, you have to go so fast that you outrun them. I would drive my 1915 at night in a town or city where there are plenty of street lights. On an unfamiliar country road? Not me. Too scary and dangerous.

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Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:52 pm
Nipper

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Wed Nov 20, 2024 8:49 pm
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by Dollisdad » Mon Nov 18, 2024 10:38 pm

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Photo number eight, the 1924 (I think?) roadster with the salesman's box on the back. Notice the square wood felloe non-demountable wheels. No oil sidelamps suggests that the car likely does have the starter option. A rather common choice at that time.

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Nov 20, 2024 8:49 pm
1914 touring height

Last post by jpcouture « Wed Nov 20, 2024 6:06 pm
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by Schweck1914 » Mon Nov 18, 2024 9:04 am

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What is it full height of a 1914 touring, with top up, and nondemountable wheels.....

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Thanks Keith for the removable trim idea. The header is 84 so the cars should fit without the trim. We have been considering replacing two trim boards with a piece of aluminum facia trim. The actual door is tall enough so it should not be noticeable from the street. Projects for next summer, flurries are swirling today.

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Wed Nov 20, 2024 6:06 pm
Starter motor mounting screws or bolts?

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Wed Nov 20, 2024 12:11 pm
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by signsup » Mon Nov 18, 2024 11:46 am

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Don't want to start WWIII here, but just removed starter on 1927 project for rebuild and one screw for the starter motor to bell housing was missing and the other three were interesting to remove with the slotted screws. The odds of me finding the correct slotted screw at the local ACE are slim to none and I know the vendors sell the set of 4.
But...

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Tappet wrenches are good to have, and a cheaper set can have the heads ground back if necessary. They are usually thin enough as they are made.

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Wed Nov 20, 2024 12:11 pm
value of homemade HCCT?

Last post by J1MGOLDEN « Wed Nov 20, 2024 10:37 am
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by DennisH » Tue Nov 19, 2024 12:17 am

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Anyone want to suggest a value? Made out of original parts, works great,

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A Go-No Go situation.

If you get no sparks, that tells you the coil is bad.

It will not tell you the coil is doing misfires or is weak.

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Wed Nov 20, 2024 10:37 am
Newly Purchased 15 Touring…new to hobby

Last post by speedytinc « Wed Nov 20, 2024 10:32 am
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by ecobbs01 » Sat Oct 05, 2024 10:08 pm

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Greetings!
My name is Emerson Cobbs, and I am currently living in Osceola, Arkansas. It being the small town it is, a productive autumn project seemed like a good idea to keep busy, and I had always wanted a brass car. I found this vehicle on FB Marketplace in Sikeston (though the car was purchased new in the Bismark, MO area and spent its life in...

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Emerson, I’ve been thinking about your situation and decided to provide you a simple yet conclusive Decision Tree Chart that may help you decide. Best John

:lol: :lol: :lol: There are other sell-able organs after selling the first kidney. It's all about priorities.

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Last post by speedytinc
Wed Nov 20, 2024 10:32 am
REVETING A MODEL T FRAME

Last post by Steve Jelf « Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:46 am
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by AndreFordT » Wed Nov 20, 2024 6:03 am

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Hi all,

I am working on a 1917 frame and need to replace a few rivets in the front of this frame.
I bought already the rivets and tools for them.
I am just looking for the right and easy way to do the job.

Maybe someone out there have more experience with this job and can give me good advice.

Thanks
Andre
Belgium

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It's best to have a helper who can hold the torch to keep the rivet orange until you mash it.

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:46 am
What happen to the (non Scat) new crankshafts for model Ts

Last post by JTT3 « Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:41 am
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by JTT3 » Tue Nov 19, 2024 3:45 pm

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Can’t find the thread but seems like a year or 2 ago someone shared that a group of folks were designing and in the process of making new balanced crankshafts (not Scat). Does anyone know who & what happen to the project. Best John

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Jerry it’s a cast crankshaft. I’m a big fan of Scat, the issue is supply. We have 3 on back order which we just found out that the delivery is some time early next year. I bet it really puts a crimp on business’s trying to rebuild engines for customers.

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Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:41 am
Help ID Ford script medallion

Last post by signsup « Wed Nov 20, 2024 8:46 am
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by signsup » Tue Nov 19, 2024 5:15 pm

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This was in my parts cookie tin. Thought it was a worker ID badge or cap badge, but it's heavy for that and the backing plate is notched like if was meant to hold onto something specific. Don't know if T or A or even later, but if you've seen something like it in your travels, it would help me find a new home for it. About 2 across and square neck...

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Thanks, guys. Have a friend that has an A, will check with him to see if he needs this.
I sure don't.

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Last post by signsup
Wed Nov 20, 2024 8:46 am
GPS for Model T

Last post by Steve Jelf « Tue Nov 19, 2024 3:18 pm
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by Michael Paul » Mon Nov 04, 2024 7:56 pm

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Hey guys, found this great GPS device.
It'll look great mounted on the dash!
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All kidding aside, I've been doing some research for an archeological project, and found locations John Fremont mapped while using one of these. We've found an old trail that hasn't been used since 1856!

Did you know Fremont...

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When I decided to add turn signals, a phone charger, and other electric upgrades to my 1915, I considered what kind of LED for the signals would be best. I decided to forego six volts because 6v LED's are uncommon and might eventually become unobtainable. So I went with a 12 volt battery. That was fine for the signals, of course, and perfect to...

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Tue Nov 19, 2024 3:18 pm
Would this make a good tow vehicle?

Last post by Dennis Prince « Tue Nov 19, 2024 1:43 pm
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by Allan » Fri Nov 15, 2024 1:28 am

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At Bendigo Swap meet. Australian bodied 51 Chev coupe utility.
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Allan from down under.

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My 53 Chevy pick up with a 235 and a 4 speed pulls a T on a light trailer just fine, my concern is like a T it's not how fast you can go, it's how fast you can stop. I would rather not go than not stop.

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Last post by Dennis Prince
Tue Nov 19, 2024 1:43 pm
Comparison pix: LED bulbs vs Incandescent

Last post by Moxie26 « Tue Nov 19, 2024 11:31 am
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by Chris Bamford » Fri Oct 18, 2024 11:34 am

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I picked up my pre-ordered LED headlamps from Langs' at Hershey and installed them in the '26 Touring earlier this week.

This was an upgrade I have been resisting for some time. Although I use a previous-style LED in my Speedster headlamps (and they serve very well) I am put off by the bright whiteness of the light. Appearance-wise, I really...

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John... Take a look at the website for Logolites at : www.logolites.com ........ I have both of these bulbs in both of the rear marker-license plate/ stop lights for on my 26 Runabout.... Yeah, I added another combination light on the rear passenger fender to match the combination on the driver rear fender.

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Last post by Moxie26
Tue Nov 19, 2024 11:31 am
New speedster pitman arm.

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by Reno Speedster » Tue Nov 19, 2024 12:07 am

I have been working for years (decades actually) on my 26 speedster. I am using a heavily modified model A steering box as a substitute for one of the period available racing boxes. I made a new, longer, custom steering column, with custom controls and a new steering box mount. In the process, I changed the angle of the column which caused an...

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Tue Nov 19, 2024 12:07 am
Things that go shift in the night

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Mon Nov 18, 2024 3:14 pm
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by hull 433 » Mon Nov 18, 2024 2:49 pm

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After running just fine, freely cranking, etc., the Ghost has shifted gear slightly, with all the usual signs - resistance and movement forward while cranking, etc.

Are Fords given to shifts in the night? What might have caused this?

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Could also be worn lugs in your high speed clutch drum, (a.k.a. brake drum), not allowing clutch discs to release completely. This problem can be intermittent, depending on whether or not the clutch discs get caught up in the lug grooves, or to what extent they do. It might be interesting, and a good test, to rock the car back and forth, to see if...

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Mon Nov 18, 2024 3:14 pm
Family Ford

Last post by Oldav8tor « Mon Nov 18, 2024 12:45 pm
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by Oldav8tor » Sun Nov 17, 2024 9:03 pm

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Some time back I published what I thought was the only photo I had of my family's first Ford, a 1917 Touring. The late Rich Eagle even made a nice painting from it.
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To my surprise, while going thru a bunch of photos from my mother's family I came across this mixed in with them. It's a picture of my 10 year old dad (George -...

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Jerry, so true.... the closest you can get to a time machine.

Luke, I am almost without words. I so appreciate what you did to bring the photo to life. Thank you so much!

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Mon Nov 18, 2024 12:45 pm
Once and for All...Caster Angle

Last post by popeyet « Mon Nov 18, 2024 11:19 am
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by popeyet » Sun Nov 17, 2024 1:34 pm

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So I have been investigating all the front suspension specs of my newly rebuilt front end.

Camber is built into the spindles. Not too much to do here except note that the 26-27 spindles have a bit less.

Caster is set by the angle of the wishbone studs into the axle perches. The perches have an angle built into them to lay the axle back. The...

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Allen,

I am aware. As I stated in the first message I am going to wire wheels this winter. I only got the car going this past summer and basically drove around dialing in things. The front end alignment is one thing that I really want to get right. The wheels on the car now wobble quite a bit and at this time they will not be the long term...

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Mon Nov 18, 2024 11:19 am

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