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The box end wrench is marked Fomoco in an oval. Is a car or tractor wrench. I found the box end along with the 6” Stilson wrench. It was on the bottom of a box of old files and hammers. Looks like it wasent used much considering the condition of the handle.

I was at a car show a few weeks ago and a got into a conversation with a guy from Maine that owned a TR-3.
We talked for a few hour and he said he had something that looked like a Model T radiator on his wicker basket.
In a few minutes he returned with this and said that it looks like it belonged on my T and insisted that I take it.
He said that...

Any one here have an idea if this was something originally sold from Ford on a production car? If yes of what year/years this would be found on?

What color primer did ford use during the black car era? Same question for 26-27 proxilyn period?

I've finally found a Model 78 tail light, but it needs some attention..... I'm hoping someone here is more familiar with the details early tail lights than I am!!

I need to install a round red lens into the rear panel of an early Jno Brown tail light (Model 78), and a blue lens on the side panel.

1. How do you replace the glass without messing...

I know this has been covered somewhere before. I have a round aluminum plate given to me by an old T restorer years ago. It is drilled to allow you to mount magnets like on a flywheel. If I mount correctly oriented magnets to it can a mag coil ring be layed directly on it to try to charge the magnets or does the coil ring not have to touch the...

Bar type magnet chargers can do the job of re-magnetizing a flywheel magnet.
The efficiency of these type of magnet chargers can be improved by completing the magnetic circuit with a better magnetic conductor.
Magnetic flux flows in a similar manor to electricity.
It flows through conductors and is affected by conductor resistance.
In the sketch...

I have a little bubbling around 3 of my spark plugs, so I figured I would give the aluminum foil trick a try as some here recommended. Easier said than done! How do you get the foil to stay in place as you screw in the plug? I cut a strip of heavy foil and wrapped clockwise. First, since the plug thread is tapered when you wrap it the strip wants...

So I know this isn’t exactly about a Model T; however, it is about 3 ½ inch Goodyear solid rubber T sized tires - so it does have something to do with Model T’s.

This Remmel concrete mixer was built in my hometown of Kewaskum, WI sometime in the mid-1920s and is powered by a 3hp Stover gas engine. My grandfather got it from his uncle, who lived...

I have recently come across an acetylene cylinder without an markings. I have seen some previously with the Prest-o-lite script rolled in the shell but this one has nothing. The valve at the top is offset and it has the gauge concealed within the base as would a running board tank. It is 6 & 1/4 in diameter and 20 tall/long which I think is about...

Hello

Does anyone know the thread size for the screws that hold the wiring loom to the back of the ignition switch?

Thank you

David

My car is a 20 touring, and I have a 24 speedster. Neither normally carries a gooseneck so i had to adapt them. A gooseneck has two fixed bolts on top and a loose bolt made of unobtanium for the bottom.(At least both goosenecks that I have do not have these bolts). It is a half inch fine threaded bolt. I tried using a rubber washer to hold it in...

Hi all, can't find my manual so I'm going to ask the professors here. Motor has a knock when it is just coasting not accelerating and not D accelerating. Number one rod was a tad loose could move it by hand so I remove to shims it's nice. Still had the knock as I drove it, shorted out all cylinders and when I shorted out number three, it knocked...

Anyone ever successfully modify 1928-29 21” Model A hub caps to fit on Model T wire wheels?

Hi All

While reviewing and cleaning my collection of variations of Canadian T hubcaps I found one that appears to be nickel plated zinc. The base metal is not magnetic and is light. The top side is nickel plated and where worn through the base metal has started to pit.

The pattern is Ford only, with a small letter R for either the manufacturer...

I almost hate to ask this of you but I guess I'm going to Hershey for the first time and will have a table there....long story. I have a number of items left from the restoration of my 1917 touring (sept 1916 build) that I have no idea what a fair price would be. Can those of you in the know help me out?

Needle nose three dip oil pan
high head...

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Almost ready

I know this question has been asked before, but I cannot find the answers. I removed my left rear wheel to check the bearing and sleeve since they are leaking. Everything came apart easily, but I cannot get the bearing out. There is no play in the axle and I remember this axle went together nice and tight when we rebuilt it. Do you have a special...

My initial budget estimate for the restoration of our 1015 runabout included $1000 for painting the car. That was based on a Corvair restoring coworker who knew “a guy” who had a small body shop in a nearby town that had he had used. I was comfortable doing the small amount of body work the car needed based on restoring a car in high school, but...

I just pulled apart my 3rd 26/27 motor inside of a week. The last one looked great, except for the rear main. ALL of these motors had issues with that bearing. I thought it would be educational to show pics of these so folks understand how important it is to have clean oil running thru these motors. Seeing is believing. There is just no protection...

Mike Hartmann is currently doing a production run on TT & AA Worm and Worm Wheel Gear Sets. (See pamphlet below) Mike last did a run of these some 6 years ago and is not sure if and when he will be doing another run. He who hesitates is lost as they say.

The current price as noted in Mikes pamphlet is $2380,00 USD for a matched set of TT Worm and...

1914 Touring, partly restored

I came across this T at a museum out at Temora last weekend.

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No connection except I know his brother. Allen started getting ready for this auction but passed away a few months back.

Start date of this group; Date: Sep 18, 2019

Ridgefield, WA 98642

The link is to the home page. Click on the Schurman stuff.

Drawing of how I think things may go together.

I purchased a number of items including the stack of split rims:
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Here is a rim with with two detachable rings:
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This wheel has a hub larger than the Ford TT cap. I am not sure if the hub Or woodwork goes with this rim.
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Gentlemen:
I have a frame portion with a short rear crossmember … it may have been cut off or may be original … there is some signs of breakage or tampering ... not sure what the early frame really looked like to be certain ...there is no front crossmember or frame brackets or running board brackets frame.jpg frame1.jpg … any help in a positive...

Any advice on replacement of a headlight thimble socket? One of the contacts is pushed in and not spring loaded. How do I get the thimble socket out to replace?

Jeff Cook put another video of OCF. Its about 23 minutes and it has yours truley with the big green truck. He asked if I could give a quick driving lesson on film. Just the basics. Dont tell Dave Stroud I was racing the TT! :D Pretty respectable for a farm truck. Has some great info and music.
Go to : Jeff Cook wildman adventures.
After monster...

I did not even pay any attention to it while I was pulling out the bearing sleeves, but someone had installed a freeze/Welch plug into the hole for the sleeve dimple.

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Any ideas as to why someone would have installed these here? The axle was fitted with a set of Watts Seals.

Being retired, recently widowed, and a little bit bored, I entered “Gwendolyn” my survivor grade, original Ford 1915 Touring, in a Custom Hot Rod car show. My goal was to just have a few people to just talk with, besides I paid my 35 dollars entry fee so I was committed. There was a 1923 Coupe on the same row that was restored 10 years ago so I...

Maybe a de-charger? Or is it?

I bought this screwdriver today in a Maine Antique shop for two bucks. Been digging through boxes of old tools for years looking for one. Almost missed this one. It was under a bunch of other tools that included a pair of T pliers which made me keep digging through the oily old toolbox. Noticed the square shank and, Eureka, there it was.

Is the wooden seat frame the same size of the bottom of the seat springs? had a new seat frame made for my 26 coupe, I didn't have one for a sample so I had a cabinet maker wing it from some photos, never thought about using the springs as a pattern. Setting my springs on it it is about 1 1/2 all way around larger than the springs. Will this cause...

I picked up this windshield with a bunch of other stuff. It looks like it could fit on Model T. But obviously other cars of that era. When I did a Google search I could only find one reference to this company. It was from 1911. The article mentioned how this company was among the budding companies in California’s auto industry.

It measures about...

I have a 25 t about 35 mph when the motor is running free I have a clapping sound when I give it gas the noises goes away when motor is holding back no noise. I have plastic gauge rods and mains they r within spec. Could it possible be a pistol slap? it has .040 over I put new pistons and rings in it.I have drove it several thousand miles sense...

Does anyone have a picture of the #2846 Demountable Rim Clamp used on Ford rims in 1923? Thanks

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I was just curious?
The gas tank strap studs that stick through the firewall are long. Is that left long for a reason? I’ve never replace a 27 tank before. Do you need that length for installing or removing the thank? I’m thinking about cutting it back. Should I?
Thanks

All,
New to the T world. But I bought a 1922 Center Door and I would like seat belts. I bought a set, then looked at how I was going to install them. Backwards I know. Lots of wood on the floor but not a lot of stout metal to hook up to.

I know someone out there has solved this problem. Could anyone share with me the way they fastened down seat...

I wanted to share a turn signal that I found online that may be a great alternative to wired turn signals. I believe the manufacturer goes by the name Carthree.. I have been searching for a wireless turn signal as I am not really interested in permanently wiring turn signals on my T.... I would rather not put wired turn signals on my T mainly...

I just purchased a Ford script chisel at an auction, prior to that I didn't know they even existed. Can anyone shed any light on the year, was it a dealership tool or was it related to the tractor segment of Ford's enterprises?

How can I include a picture with this post?

Bill

I have mentioned this to the MTFCA and MTFCI with no response. At one time I had Vince's widow's phone number, but I no longer have it. It would be nice if these could be available again especially the one about putting up a two man top.

Vince's estate obviously has the copyright, but how would I get permission for someone to make copies for...

Hi All

I got luck recently and found a really good E&J blank and brass tail light at local flea market. Even better, its for a right hand drive car which is nice as that is correct for here (Nova Scotia) before 1923.

Is this for 1913 or 1914 or for both?

Jeff
Nova Scotia

PS. Its a keeper too.

In search for good source for machine thread hardware. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Steve

Last Wednesday night I got caught out a little too late. Was a too dark for safety sake. After that I decided it was time to add a little more light to the back of the T. I had already converted my headlight to LED’s, running off a 12 volt motorcycle battery and kept charged by the T’s magneto. Ordered up the parts Friday night and finished...

I've been planning on looking up the birthday of the 1920 Roadster we acquired in 2016, and finally got around to checking the serial number against the list in Bruce's book. Finally thought of it again tonight and went out and checked. DANG!!! She was born on August 22, 1919. I was thinking of sprucing her up a little, rain, shine, snow, whatever...

Hello all. This is what I assume to be a 3 door touring car body. It has a metal firewall. I acquired a lot of Model T parts and this is the last mostly complete (?) body in the lot. To be honest, I will be selling this one at some point. Yes, it looks like a train wreck! It's sad to see.
-I would like to identify which parts in the lot belong to...

There has been a lot of talk about what can and cannot be discussed in the 'General Discussion Forum'. I think many would agree that this area should pertain to the Model T as it was built. I recommend that the Grand Pooba add another section where members can discuss modern upgrades to the Model T. This might include safety hubs, ECCT, LED...

I need to do some patch work on my pickup and have body for a speedster that cracks. Does anyone use a flux core wire welder for this type of thing? Also is there any type of rod that can be used with a lower temp than acetylene?
I know gas wire feed is best but more than I want to spend at this time.

I was wondering how often others who run with a New Day timer clean them out. I remove mine about every 500 miles and brighten up the contacts with a Scotch-Brite pad and then wipe the insides clean with a cloth dampened with alcohol. Takes about five minutes and the engine likes it a lot. I have an original brush and am wondering how much longer...

Looking for plans and material list to build wooden pickup bed that will fit my 23 Roadster. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Was out in the T with my wife this evening and we stopped for dinner. Left her off to get a table and as I was backing into the parking space my foot got stuck between the reverse pedal and under the brake pedal. I turned off the engine and grabbed the emergency brake .. but the passenger side fender connected with a concrete wall. The wall won....

Just received back my re-wooded wheels from Stutzman Wheel. Cannot say enough good things. Service was great and they look beautiful.

Took a pole with the wife and kids and they want to leave them natural wood and not paint them. Can anyone recommend a varnish or sealer I should use on them? Thanks in advance for the advice.

For years there have been discussions on how our members are getting old, and how to get younger people to get interested in our hobby. That is true, but it sure didn't apply to the OCF! There were plenty of younger drivers everywhere. So, possibly these younger people are not joining the clubs?

I recently acquired this Model T Runabout and am trying to identify the year it was built. Let me start by saying that I know next to nothing about Model Ts. This car came to me with the Model TT I posted about earlier, and a pile of parts and frames. I will be selling everything I don't need.

- Did Ts of this year have serial numbers stamped on...

I’m kind of biased - but I like the ‘Coal Black’ the best. :roll:

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What do you think ?

I just bought a real nice restored generator. Hank (the guy I bought it from) told me to make sure the voltage regulator was in good condition and to adjust the third brush. I ordered the wrench from Lang's as well as a Voltage regulator. My regulator was looking real rusty and bad. The one I ordered is on backorder. The say that the company that...

Hi Trent it seems that my emails and even this sites PMs are not getting through to you. Can you check you email filters? My email starts with matthew .
Thanks Fred Miller

Yes i like the spot on the threads where if it is long you go to the second page! Thank you :D Bud.

Can anyone identify this oil pump? Thanks
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I have a kingston coil box that looks like it had the large rubber switch instead of the smaller brass or rubber style switch, is it a 1909-10 box or a 1912 box? How do you tell the difference? I attached a photos of it. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

I just picked up this sweet Ottawa roadster on a T chassis, a few pics, Bob

Trying to get a hold of him, I have some questions on the Owatta body T he has, looks like he's not on the forum anymore, Bob

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Steve claims he needed an escort on the Interstate. Good thing he did not notice that cracked windshield. I think he was just picking on you because you are from Kansas.

Does anyone know when the Bakersfield Swap Meet is next spring? Inquiring minds want to know.. Thanks

Usually I post car show stuff in OT, but so many give me crap there because they don't like car shows that I stopped posting them there. The moderators can decide if they want to move this.

At Cars and Coffee last weekend a guy from VFW told me there was a show I might want to go to at McGuire Veteran's Hospital today. So I drove Ellie Mae over...

I do not know where to get high nuts since I moved to Florida but a high nut is about half again as tall as a regular nut and is much harder.they come in diameters from 5/16 on up. Easy to weld a cap to and still have room for an open end wrench. You can screw them down further on a threaded area and have less chance of bending that item if you...

Just to keep the beat going on... I have been very interested in reading each and every post with great interest. Thanks to each. I was also happy to see that nobody was getting beat over their posting!

Jeff. I'm not totally sold on those needle bearings as being better than the original bushings. I trust Dan's expert work and advice but have...

Hi, I've been a car show wannabe for years. I would love to have show winning Shelby Mustang to be sure, but my bank account doesn't allow for that.

I don't have a lot of mechanical experience or skill.

Is the Model T segment of the car hobby fit for someone like me?

I pose this question because I have a early production 26 coupe that has the wide pedals but doesn’t have the top ears on the hogshead (or the attachment points in the block).
Now I realize that in the 93 years that the engine quite possibly was changed. It is just that this car is so “unmolested” that I got thinking.
This car has the non bar...

I asked my dad to look for a hood in our pile of parts for my friends new Model AA. Our discussion went from the differences between 28/29 to 30/31. My dad proceeded to measure a number of Model A & T hoods. This is what we discovered regarding the length from front to back:
1930-31 ~30-31 inches
1928-29 ~28 inches
1926-27 ~26-27 inches
1917-25...

What was the steering wheel finished with and also the firewall?
Thanks

I'm not a timer guy but found this in the parts boxes with the rare label. It's in really good condition and the bearing spins freely.

Any ideas what it’s worth?

Jeff

IMG_20190905_141053218.jpg I got the cab off so I could get some deceit pictures of my brake set-up. The hand brake is hooked the front U-shaped thing-a-ma-jig. The middle and rear are hooked together and run by the small black lever (looks homemade). The brake rods and cable weren't connected to any of these. They were just connected to the rear...

Gentleman,

This is Joel in California and I am hoping someone might have some info to help me.
I have a TT Chassis that was turned into a farm trailer years ago and it is an early model with
The cast bead where the cast iron housing meets the tube.
My question is I think this is a really early rearend because it does not have a provision for...

Admittedly, these will have limited interested as they are of my family. My kids took a bunch of video and as soon as i figure out how to up load them, I'll post them.

The meet and greet was great fun and a nice opportunity to put names with faces -- although some of us might regret that now!!!...

Tin sign hangs up or stands up. I would like to get the winter front for it

The nut came off fairly easily.

I've sprayed PB Blaster and let it soak in for several days, but no look; it's in there pretty tight.

I'm open to suggestions on how to get it out.

Thanks.

Picked up a Anderson autoreelite the other day at a auction. Didn't know what it was until I saw a couple at the OCf. The only information I can find is from a posting from a 2010 forum and an old newspaper advertisement about it. Has anyone repaired one. curious how it comes apart. Would like to rewire it to work. Thanks. CF.

Fella had this laying on the table at an antique engine show I am at this weekend. Anyone want to guess what it is. 0913191239.jpg

Hello,
I was curious if anyone can shed any light on a question regarding my 1919 engine?
On the engine block where the generator would normally mount there is no cast boss or provision to have ever mounted a generator... I am aware that there is a casting that could have been bolted in place if a generator wasn’t used on some models but this...

For those of you who may not know,

We lost long time Model T and A guru, Phil Mino, on August 15th of this year. He was my long time close friend, and mentor in Model A's and T's. He was a wealth of knowledge in early Ford's and will be sorely missed...

As a commitment to our friendship, and his wishes, his well known, 100% original, late 1911...

Does anyone know where to get a replacement for this fitting? I've had this out a couple of times, and its getting beat up. Thanks!

Hi, it is a brand new rebuild engine. You will hear a strange noise on that short video. What do you think is causing this? The engine start right after the first crank and I have some free start sometines. I run the car only 2 miles. When the engine warm up I heard that strange noise. The fan work as well and the radiator is new. Neutral,...

Have very little or no knowledge of rim clamps for the T or TT. Any help identifying these? Thanks

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Danny Lorenzi’s 14 roadster runs after 40 year restoration. Still a few things to do, but we took it on our breakfast run. 6B0D9FA7-E175-4A73-9575-A947E046F969.jpeg

Had limited room so up on the Side of our garage

Does anyone know where I can find an exploded view of the standard wire wheel for a '26?
What I am gathering is that the brake drum is held to the hub via the lug studs.
Am I right?

I’m six foot one inches tall. When I driving my ‘23 runabout I have to be sure that I can see the traffic light by either looking under my windshield frame ... or over it. So often it’s right where I can’t see it. It’s a strange dance I do as I approach the light to make sure I don’t go through when it’s too late. I’ve yet to restore the top on my...

We brought a couple of model T’s to our Auburn car show. There were a lot of people walking right by killer street rods and customs to look at these cars. 3D75F616-E6AA-4F94-8AF2-88D2F17491DE.jpeg

I began prepping the T for Covered Bridges later this month when I noticed huge scrubbing wear on the LF tire. I brought this set of 5 last March at Chickasha. I immediately remembered the 1/4”-5/16” Ford recommendation but wanted to review techniques from Forum archives. There is where I read an admonition from one of the Arkansas brainiacs who...

I drove from Milwaukee to New London MN and then from Milwaukee to Detroit and back. There is no reason why you cannot do the same thing. If your car will go 50 miles, it will go a thousand miles. What did I do?

1. Adam Doleshal helped me rebuild my rear axle. That way I know it has bronze washers in it.
2. Adam Doleshal rebuilt my entire engine...