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Bob Peterson's thread on his newly acquired (and unrestored) 1911 raised an idea in my mind. I've long wondered about the history of my 1912, which is unknown prior to 1960. So an idea arose: can we learn anything by looking at the age of replacement parts on a mostly unmolested car ?

In Bob's case, his car looks pretty much unmolested, and yet...

I will have to look at the Frontenac catalog but it could have been used in conjunction with a flywheel housing and Model A transmission. Looks like was made to use 4 dip pan inspection plate.

I looked at my new Taiwan-made u-joint and the rivets are barely peened over. I'm afraid to use it as-is. The heads on 3 rivets are not seated completely. I can insert a feeler gauge of .011 under some. Is this what is being made these days? I will probably send it back unless I can find a way to set the rivets correctly. I know that tightening...

I just came across the plans my son made up for the steering cross member and header for my speedster that I am putting back together after having it apart for 5 years. The rebuild is detailed in my Speedster Rebuild thread. I am very lucky to have a son and daughter-in-law that are involved in the hobby. But my son is also my Jiminy Cricket. I...

Howdy from Oklahoma y'all,

First off I want to thank everyone on this board as the archives of it have been a great resource to me in finding information about our Model T and quick info on fluid changes etc as I get ready to prep my late grandfathers 1927 Model T for sale.

Just curious at this point A) if there are any sort of resource guides...

Hi, can anyone date the ford script accessory oil cans for the veteran model Ts.
Regards
Michael A

I was under the impression that on the early cars, say 1908 thru 1913 the body and wheels were pin striped at the factory. From 1914 onwards, any pin striping was done locally at the dealer by local artisans. I can hardly imagine that to speed up production the wheels were dip painted and then manually pin striped. It doesn’t compute
On the one...

Hello all,

I am trying to figure out the screw sizes and pitch on various screws that are missing on my 26 Touring. The screws I'm looking for are door latch, door cardboard panel and sill plates. Nothing I've tried seems to work in any threaded holes. Also, where would one find the clips in the door that holds the cardboard panel screws?

I'm...

Wish we had one of these to wash off road salt in the winter and tighten loose spokes in the summer. Sorry for the low resolution file. Maybe someone has a better version to share.

Hi folks,

Just got my '25 Roadster up and running, but I have a steering issue that I can't figure out. I've looked in the T-1 manual and searched the forum with no luck - would appreciate some assistance from the team.

With the front end raised, wheels straight, I can only get a quarter turn to the right on the steering wheel before lock. To...

Perhaps some will find these interesting. I found them in an antique shop a while ago. I love the big smile on the Model T Driver’s face. I’ve included photos of the notations on the back of each photo.

I have this Ford / Brown electric tail light. What years were these used. I don’t have the curved clear lens. Was it a flexible celluloid?

Hi anyone coming from California going through Roseville Ca and heading east through Idaho? I would like to arrange pickup of a HCCT, I can meet with you on the road, depending your route

Best Regards,

Joe

Not far from getting the '24 back on the road. Can't figure out where this lives.

Does anyone have the factory specs for the main bearings?

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I'm a Model A guy, but met someone who's grandfather had a copy of this ad from 1908. Would any of you have one of these ads or be able to tell me something about it?

I know the New Ford (my 1928 Tudor Sedan) was in every paper in the country in Dec. 1, 1927, but I know nothing about early advertising of the old Ford.

Since the Classified ads are in a different place than the Forum, I think a lot of folks don't look at them nearly as often as the Forum. So I want to mention that I have a '15-16 Runabout body with turtle listed there for sale. Thanks.

When I re-spoked my wheels, I gave my old spokes to Woodcraft. They were very pleased to receive them so they could turn them into pens for troops.
I did not have a lathe at that time so I could not turn any pens myself. Now that I have a lathe, I can make a few myself and I thought others of you might like to do this as well.

The movie, “Stan and Ollie” comes on tonight at 10:00 on cable TV. Sorry for the late notice but I only just now saw it while channel surfing. Here in central Florida on Comcast, Xfinity, it is on channel 374, STZB. You may need to do your own channel surfing to find it. Good luck. Jim Patrick

I've been searching the forum for a photo of wire routing from Starter to Starter Switch and cannot find. The new wire from Lang's appears to be a few inches too long and I cannot figure where to route to avoid the emergency brake. Any ideas? My '24 Roadster is getting close to starting for the first time in 50 years!!!

Lee

Can the reproduction 5.1 steering shaft and gears be used in my 1911 steering column? Thanks, Art

Recently found an interesting batch of photo postcards showing the wreck of a 1914 touring. The car looks to have been rolled over and was apparently hauled somewhere, rolled onto its side and stripped for parts. It's an interesting series of cards.
Terry

I wanted to to share a few notes I came across in material from my Great Great Uncle Taylor W. Douglas. The first is a comical statement describing the engine/trans operations followed by a letter from Bruce McCalley. The folder includes my uncle’s check ledger on a legal pad showing purchases as he rebuilt the 12 Depot Hack & 15 Doctor’s Coupe....

I am looking to repair my early Texas T Delco Alternator until a new one is available. It needs a new stator and possible rectifier bridge & regulator. This is not a single wire style, and the new replacement will be, but it is unknown how long it will be backordered. I am sure the original Texas T Parts used a common Delco automotive unit to...

Mike Bender's wife Brenda passed away a week ago. This was mentioned in a post titled Sad News in the off-topic section of this site, where few folks will see it. Here is a link to her obituary.

We're so sorry, Mike. May God give you the strength to carry on without her.

I am looking for advice and guidance on refurbishing a Stewart speedo dial. As can be seen in the picture below, the dial has been affected by copper verdigris.

Can this be easily removed without also removing the black lettering? I have pondered using a mild acid like lemon juice or vinegar.

If cleaning does not work, is it possible to get a...

Went to get a last putt in couple weeks ago and was surprised with a snapping noise coming from the rear.
Got around to pulling it apart today with some help from my partner in crime. ;)
Everything went smoothly removing it and we made a support for the axle and got it mostly apart...most of one tooth MIA on the pinion gear and the ring gear is...

I don't think they are one offs. The lever is marked F7 and is the only markings I could find. If no adjustment was made when they were taken off, the ID is abut 10-1/4 , too big for small drum too small for big drum. The brake band is just over 1-1/4 . Looks to be passenger side. I only was able to find the one side but did find the mounting...

I am looking for,1924-1927 Door female dovetail assembly, 4 hole type. I need two of them.

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I have a pair if E&J 466 brass headlights which need to have the barrel straightened. Who is capable of making such a repair? I am located in the Tampa area. I tried to post a photo, no luck.The opening against which the lens door closes is bent back at the bottom so the lens door is tilted downward.

Gentlemen (and Ladies!): Good evening -

Well . . I keep digging up things in the bowels of my shed -

Came across the Brand New (Painted but, never used) Set of Rocky Mountain Brakes.
Also have the Larger Drums (I did have those mounted with my '17 smaller drums, but never used)
Also have the two long 'Rods', 'EZ' Adjust Slider, the Front...

My uncle finally decided to make a top for his 23 roadster from SCRATCH. We finished it last week. You could say that we’re getting pretty good at making and installing Model T tops between this one and my TT. We picked a FB Marketplace score in the form of a 75+ year old industrial sewing machine that makes me now wonder how people make due with...

I removed and cleaned the oval gas tank from my 1913 Touring.
The old hardware was mismatched so I got new bolts, castellated nuts, and cotter pins.
Do the bolts push into the brackets from the bottom or down from the top?
Seems like down from the top with the castellated nuts exposed would make it easier to install the cotter pins.

Gene

Posting for an acquaintance who would like to know if this is or could have been used on a WW I ambulance. Any feedback you could provide on the age and usages for the lamp would be appreciated. The owner (Steve Blackbourn) isn't a T guy and not a member of the forum so please contact him directly if possible at 206.979.1712 or steve at windermere...

Can anyone tell me what the correct finish on the steel sediment bowls under the gas tank was? Most of the time these are painted black but is that correct? I'm just wondering if they were just left unpainted from the factory, I have never seen any evidence of paint on unrestored ones.

Sadly, with my magneto no longer operational, I'm now resigned to driving my T on battery only going forward. Other than making sure I have a good battery with sufficient charge, what other things do I need be aware of driving this way? Thank you in advance for your help.

Never saw one like this, real?
jimdix

Before Hershey I had an issue with my starter bendix as it exploded and made a mess. I had to pull the engine and clean out all the debris and I removed the magneto in the process. I replaced it with slingers and since then I have a pretty significant leak coming from this hole. Thoughts?

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Thanks!

John

Those of you who know Model T's well also know that Ford used Anzo Fasteners throughout Model T production. The problem today is apparently Anzo is no longer in business. I pick up those fasteners whenever I can, and have enough for my use. When I restored my '25 pickup a few years ago, I was determined to use Anzo fasteners. I found a guy who had...

While not opening the post itself, I ran the subject of the Vietnamese message through Google Translate. It came out as Share two ways to play football betting faint always win! Okay, I get the odd reasoning behind spamming: If one person in a hundred responds, that's still one percent and if we send thousands and thousands of spam messages, we'll...

My Dad and me are restoring a 1923 TT dump truck. The flange for the spring perch on the Ruckstell side had snapped off and we're replacing that entire side of the differential housing. There's a felt seal on the Ford side of the differential but there appears to be no seal on the Ruckstell side. I'm referring to the felt seals on the inner side...

The generator has not worked on our '21 Touring in the 3 years since we've had the car. I've just been charging the battery monthly and putting off getting it fixed. Now the generator on our '28 A Sport Coupe has quit working too. I suppose I'll take them both to the local starter/alternator/generator shop and get them fixed now. I DONT intend to...

There is some fabulous information in this video about Model T fasteners............why the square head screw was used in the Canadian production line and not the American production line.

Robertson, Phillips, and the History of the Screwdriver

Hey all. Getting ready to replace the head gasket on my '15 T to fix a external coolant leak. Some advice appreciated.
What type of gasket is best?
Use a sealant spray like copper seal?
Use antiseize compound when replacing head bolts?
Torque spec?
Other handy tips?

As always thanks for the help in advance

Hey guys, new to the forum and new to model T's so first off thanks for allowing me to join. I acquired a model TT cab and got some doors in decent condition and hung them, however I can't get them to shut all the way. The doors are little too tall towards the b pillar and hitting. Any suggestions on door alignment? Heat and bend hinges?

Does anyone here cover store bought bucket seats? Speedster seats?

When i increase the timing in the car the engine doesn't speed up. Everything outside moves but the engine timing doesn't seem to increase when i move the lever in the car. Help. Thanks in advance for the help.

the Ford Model T how was paint applied to the metal? Brushes, spray guns or dipping or what?

Will Larry Sidmore's AC brake set up fit with Hassler shocks? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think Rocky Mountain brakes and Hassler shocks work together. This is for a small drum.

Im needing to work out how much a complete powerplant from crank handle to 4th main weighs.. any idea?

i went shopping on ebay last week and scored a set of 3 very lightly used 6.00x18 Lucas crossplys that are on the the list of suitable tyres for vintage sportscar trials so should be fine. They were on a Wolesley Hornet Special for two trials then retired so loads of life in them. £125 for the 3 including the post was a steal considering their...

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I have a loose steering wheel on a 27 Dr's Coupe ... about 1/8 turn or 20-25 degrees at steering gear junction. Its been suggested by bush mechanics to fill the steering gear junction with saw dust so the gears would operate tightly !!! ... Any suggestions? Ideas? Hacks?

I have had two knowledgeable guys try to explain the order of assembly of the timer felt seal and timer on my 11 Touring but I just don’t get it. One said the felt seal goes behind the timer between the timer and timing gear cover, the other said the felt goes inside the timer body between the timer and roller. This timer came with my car, I...

I put my steering in the 11 today but it doesn’t seem to have enough sticking out the bottom of the steering bracket for the pitman arm to tighten up on. The top of the shaft in as far as it will go. What is wrong here? Art

Does any one sell one piece brake cams for a 26? I just bought a set from Lang's and the cam lobes are separate parts pinned onto the shaft.

In the past I have had to trim ring gear bolts to keep them from hitting the pinion. This one is very close. Is this a common thing or have I got something wrong? 4BF03309-F197-4D03-AF1F-D24A91ADDF28.jpeg

Twice over the past 3 years I've posted a video link to see Alan Travis' 1913 Bugatti. The first time was an 8 minute drive through the wooded Flagstaff AZ region (all action and engine sounds....no talking). The last time was nearly two years ago when Jay Leno and Alan drove the Bugatti around Southern California. Jay enjoyed it so much the video...

Can anyone tell me where this cutaway image came from, or who created it please?

It may have been posted here before in the past but i thought it was zany enough to share with the bunch here ;

enjoy !

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Does anyone have a list of gears that go on the cam for different brands as far as: Diameter, No. of Teeth, Width etc. I am trying to find out which one has 16 teeth and is 1 3/8 dia. but would like to know the size of others also.

Title states the information. But I don't think it should be in off topic it should be on the regular forum

A friend is working on a 23 touring car. The brackets that you bolt the top saddle support arms into are missing. I have a set from a 21 touring. Can anyone tell me if these brackets are the same in 1921 and 1923?

IT IS THE BRACKET THAT THIS

PLUGS IN TO.

THANKS TOM

Hi All

I picked up a set of small drum Stronghold brakes a while ago and I'm going through them with the plan of installing them on my roadster.

They are marked LH and RH and when installed on the housing the installation looks different than most as the casting goes over the top of the spring mount instead of under the bottom of the backing...

In Australia, so when I found this little fellow at last weekend's Bendigo swap meet, I thought he may have US origins. Is this so?

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He is chrome plated brass, but would look nicer in brass on an original dogbone I withdrew from my sales stuff.

Allan from down under.

Greetings,
I have the opportunity to purchase a 1924 Model T which is fairly complete and running, but with no body. I would build a wooden body for it, were I to aquire it. So my inquiry, being a Model A fellow new to the Model T, is this:
could any of you perchance give me a foggy idea of what a Model T rolling chassis typically is going for?...

I smell Anti-freeze 2 minutes after driving.I see no leaks anywhere.Head and block have been shaved.I haven't tightened the head bolts sense rebuild 4 years ago.

The Travel section of today's Sunday Post-Dispatch had a long feature article on the Henry Ford. Despite its distance from St. Louis, the article seems to suggest that an eight-hour drive or a one-hour flight is worth it. That's probably correct. (And yes, I put it here instead of Off-Topic because Model Ts are mentioned several times.)

Hi All

Sometimes third try is the charm. I've been trying to get a correct Canadian black and brass '15 right hand tail light for while.

Try number one, rusted out body with no chimney or top. Try number two, closer, but the brass top was cracked and damaged. Then by accident one turned up on Kijiji (Canada's Craig list), but 1000 miles away....

I found this front spring shock on eBay, along with the rear spring shock. Has anyone put them on their Model T.

Thanks
George Schmidt

I recently discovered a Paterson speedo drive unit, with the brass two piece spiral drive gear, but it needs a new fibre pinion gear for the drive shaft. Are they available anywhere?

Allan from down under.

The book states 1/4 inch for hole that I have to drill through bushing. I am thinking 3/16 inch would be sufficient. Your thoughts.

It's time to mark your calendars for the 11th annual Marietta swap meet on March 7th, 2020.
This one day meet continues to grow. Great deals, good food, heated swap area. It just doesn't get much better than this.
See y'all there!

Recently we bought a '28 A Sport Coupe. I've already had thoughts about trading it for, or selling it and buying another Model T. We already have a '21 Touring so I'd like to have a different body style, maybe a closed car. I've found a '27 Tudor that is a pretty good looking, restored car. I really guess I would prefer a '24 or earlier though and...

Just went for my flip phone to a smartphone quite quiet a learning process 4 a old man forgive the mistakes try to post a picture

Hello everybody
I have a cast iron Warford transmission I got for almost nothing.
I'm hoping someone can tell me what I have and if I should use it on my Speedster build.
Value your Opinion.
Thanks!!

Anybody got a homemade valve spring compressor that works well on Ts? 'Specially one that will work on an engine with the manifolds still on. Let' see it, please.
Or, recommend a good store bought one. I've had an old one for years that , as it turns out, is obviously not for a Model T. :(

This is a question to the Canadian and export model T folks. For the 26-27 Ford accessory bumpers, what does the center medallion look like. Please post a picture if you can. I assume it is not Ford script with made in USA, or is it?

These wood rails and corners were in a bunch of stuff I aquired. It was a mix of parts from Model T, Model A, and ?? Does anybody recognize them?

Hello Model T forum members. My name is Bill and I am new to your site. Up front, I know nothing about Model T’s so I am turning to this site for some education and insight.

My short story: When we purchased 5 acres in northern Minnesota 8 years ago, I knew there was a utility trailer somewhere in the woods. This past summer, I finally found and...

I know , wrong place to post but I forgot my password and need to install on a cell phone without changing it or getting a new pass word. Any help?

Just found this in my 'Power Nation Daily'.

All it does is bump the spam back to the top - let the spam get bumped to the bottom by newer threads, then let the moderators delete them when they have time! :)

Anyone here know how to remove the ring around the face of this model 11 Stewart speedometer? I need to install new glass and the ring is held on by 3 little brass pins but I don't see a way to remove them. I took off the brass cover from the back but the whole unit is inside a heavy casting like cover. Any idea on what year this thing was made?...

When I got some Ruckstell part these were with the group. The notched ring was glued to the P147 notch plate with old grease and the notches line up. Any ideas why and what it would have been used for? Was it something used as a spacer between it and the thrust bearing on the early ones? It is approx .190 thick and the two parts have become...

Looking to buy a set of safety hubs for a large drum axle with wire wheels. Looking through the vendors offerings I've notice some differences between designs. I'm soliciting people to share their experiences and opinions, pros and cons on those that they may be familiar with.

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This is the Stoltz (Model T Ranch), 2 O rings and a...

Does anyone have contact information for Tom Graham?
Thanks.

Buying a near 100 year old rear axle is always a pig-in-a-poke kind of scenario, as most everyone knows. You never know what has or has not been done or what issues or problems await you once you tear into it. This most recent rear axle disassembly gave me what is the worst rear axle thrust washer replacement idea that I have ever seen:...

I was having a look on the Shanghai Auto Museum website on WeChat and noticed a few Model T photos.

The webpage is advertising a class held in the museum covering the variety of car races around the world. The class is targeted at 6-12 year olds.

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Risky click of the day:

Found this on PreWarCar, anyone ever heard of the Moxon Tractor ?
Was it a conversion in kit form, or was it built as is, and where ?

I am about to install a new ring gear on an old flywheel and presume the bevels on the teeth face to the bendix ? Does that sound right?
Thanks fo your thoughts.
Jim

Ive located a couple Stevens tools on e-bay. The pictures are sorry as usual on e-bay.

They are marked with Stevens NY. most of the Stevens gun tools are usually not marked NY. any ideas ????

Thanks ..

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