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This is not about restoring a car but some of the technology could be used.
If you haven't see one of these welders before you might be impressed.

Check out the laser welder! could that be used on a car part?

Hi All,
I am restoring the side and taillights on my 1915 back to working condition. I have a few questions.
1. What primer and paint should I use? I am worried about heat blistering when I light them. Do I need to use engine paint?
2. The reflectors: Are these painted or polished metal? If they are painted what color should they be?
3. Were the...

Model T's
Trucks
Early Earth Movers
Tanks
Steam Lorries
Road locomotives

all beautifully recorded

what could be be better?

Just installed and adjusted all the magnets I cleaned and remagnetized from the coil testing machine I bought last week.

Has anyone purchased the new top irons with the wood bows that the vendors sell? For $1040 ready for installation I was wondering about the quality. Doesnt seem like a bad price for the irons and the wood if they are decent.

Tried to do the glue on oil seal trick on a fellow
Club members car. I got the seal from langs
Split it every 1\4 inch or so flattened it out
And put it on backwards but it is too thick to allow the pulley to go on. Is there a thinner
Seal. Philip

I guess I need a refresher. Not sure how, or best way to adjust the transmission brake band when you have rocky mountain brakes installed.

I have done it but can't find the procedure. any help appreciated.

Bob Cook

I have an early style brake lever on my 1910 T; it has a pin holding it in place as well as a key. I am trying to remove the brake lever from the assembly in order to have it brass plated but I cannot seem to get it off. I've fully removed the pin and drilled it out, I've heated it up and tried using a puller on it but nothing seems to work - it...

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An acquaintence has asked me for help identifying the vehicle in the above photo.
It is clearly NOT a Ford, and it clearly has a custom body on a heavy truck type chassis
My guess is close to 1920 ? Location is Salida, Colorado, and the small narrow gauge
locomotive may skew one's sense of size of the vehicle in question....

Well, it took two years, but I'm thrilled to finally present this season's edition of Spectators and Funny Hats! Those folks posing in the car receive all their photos in color, sepia, black & white and a couple of different types of antique in exchange for a donation to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Hi All,
Been awhile since I used this forum, I'm looking for someone who could assist me with getting my Model T running again, I live in Waltham MA. ( outside of Boston MA.)
having it towed to someone isn't an issue, It hasn't run in a couple of years, and I would like to get it running again before I sell it.

Thank you for your assistance
John

I have been around a lot of Model T Fords in my life and it seems like almost every 1915 front passenger door sticks out at the bottom, I have had a super nice original 15 touring and it looked just like all the others, the front of the door lines up nice, I just watched Steve Jelf's video and his is the same way, just curious, Bob

I am trying to track down an article that Larry Smith wrote on Model T tools. I am guessing that it is the article on 1912-1913 tools which the index labels as 33-3-36 (Volume 33, Issue 3, page 36). I was wondering if it would be possible to get a scan of this article?

Much appreciated!

Rick Cicciarelli

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Shorty and I drove to the tractor show at the fairgrounds, a round trip of forty miles. The car did well except when a couple of the take-apart Champion X spark plugs worked loose. A wrench fixed that and I drove home with no more trouble.

Two cars, two engines: 1928 Reo Flying Cloud and 1915 Ford...

Just seen in the paper Bill Randall owner and operator of the Rome Horn Shop in Rome NY passed away, I talked to his wife about three weeks ago, she said he was not doing well, I talked to him last fall at the Whampsville Show, he was struggling back then, was a good guy

I just got this radiator in it is nos from a very old aftermarket
customer who had this says he had owned it since the 50's and he got it from a farmer
pictures not the best because its sitting on a white pad very clean
the neck and shape of the tank are different as well is the inlet and outlet
very similar to a T
measures about an inch taller...

Has anyone heard form Trent lately? I sent several emails and phoned him but no response yet. I hope every thing is all right?

Fred Miller Sequim WA

Sorry for this silly post but I can’t work out how to send videos on here
Any help would be great

I have several front wheel wire hubs, but do no know if they are original Ford 1926-27 hubs. Does anyone have a photo of these hubs?

I'm getting ready to align my headlamps per the Ford Service manual, but before I make the up/down adjustment I notice the lenses on both lamps seem to be tilted top outward from the centerline by 5 degrees. In other words the lines in the glass lenses are 5 degrees off of vertical (in opposite direction). These are 1925-ish buckets. Is this...

I'm asking this for a friend in Wisconsin. Her husband has passed several years ago and she is considering selling this T. It hasn't run in the past couple of decades, but was driven in some local parades before it was parked in this pole barn. (the proverbial ran when parked ). I don't know if she has a title or just a bill of sale. She couldn't...

Hello everyone,
Been continuing progress on the 1926 Model T which has been parked since about 2009. This is the first Model T I have worked with.

Last post was on the old forum, but we had hypothesized that there was gunk in the carburetor (a Holley G), and so we disassembled it, cleaned it, replaced the float and all gaskets, and then...

Like I said, just took it for a little drive up the mountain, came back and took a couple shots of it before I went back to work.

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Acetone and ATF, yes, I think I've read that on the forum before.

However, I don't remember the mix.

Is it 50 / 50, or something else?

I have a 1926 Model T Roadster. The low speed clutch suddenly began sticking. I have isolated it to the low speed connector and clevis assembly jamming as the clutch is depressed to the floor. I have removed the assembly and the clutch pedal returns smoothly without issue; so I am assuming the bands are still adjusted appropriately (clutch doesn’t...

The head gasket blew on my friends 1923 Fordor.

I am working on getting one stuck bolt out (you guessed it, farthest one aft on the port side) but I would like to know if there is anything I need to look for while replacing this gasket.

Something that occasionally accompanies a blown head gasket.

Thanks in advance.

How can the transmission bands be adjusted on a chassis without a body on it? All the posts I have read use the floorboard as a reference for adjusting the bands. I am trying to make sure I have a good running chassis before putting the body on. Also, I have both rear wheels raised and no linkage connected between the brake lever and the...

Need to know how much I can deck a high or low head. What is most can be removed and it still seal ok? If you do not want to post here you can send me a email at address in the picture. Thanks Dan

I just stirred the 50 / 50 mix of Acetone and ATF; I will check on the contents Monday or Tuesday to see if they're any easier to disassemble.

Has anybody received their July / Aug. vintage ford ? I havent seen mine yet. Just wondering if they are behind or if mine got lost in the mail.

Just got it in the mail today.

Hey all, I’ve been chasing a knock for a while and can’t really settle on what’s causing it. Something is banging in or around the engine, usually only under load Andy it sort of comes and goes. Here’s the weird part: today I forgot to switch to mag after start and there was no knock. When I switched several miles later from bat to mag the k o...

Hello, everyone, and thanks for allowing me to join Model T club forum.

My good friend and brother-in-law is trying to assemble a Model TT project truck for his friend and neighbor. Just now he was asking me about the lower steering column mount. I BELIEVE the lower mount is different for a Model TT than the normal one for a Model T. The truck...

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Time again for Lang's Old Car Parts Calendar!

Starting today! Lang's Old Car Parts is accepting photos of your Model T for our annual calendar. Photos and information are due by Thursday October 31st. High quality photos only (photos from phones usually do not work)

One photo per email and please give information about each car including year,...

I need contact information for Kathy Tagert please
Thank you

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Does anyone know if these are like the one seen at Mount Pleasant at the Old Threshers reunion ? I think that one is a Blue Bird, No 1.

I have a 1918 touring car. It has a coil box with the switch on the front of it. With the switch cover off and the switch set to battery and maybe on Magneto as well, and when energized, there are a lot of extra sparks dancing around the lower portion of the switch. QUESTION:::: There seems to be like cardboard insulating at that area., over time...

Looking for a right side door for 26 Model T Tudor, I understand a 28-29 Model A truck door is the same for 26-27 Tudor. I spoke with Snyder's and a new door is $1,350, not cheap but may be only option if I can't find a used one hat can be reworked.

Hi
I need contact information please for Mike Bender
Thank you

I am planning on driving my T from Milwaukee to OCF. I carry a tent with me and am wondering if you are allowed to camp on the grounds overnite, or if I need some other place to stay?

Does anyone know of wood plans for the 1922 T coupe with standard doors? I have nothing to use for patterns.

The Ferrari dealership in the Chicago area is run by the son of one of my best friends. He took in trade a 1919 Model T roadster in nice condition, and is trying to determine a selling price. I've given him my thoughts on T values, which by today's old car standards are very reasonable. Any advice is welcome, if you email me I can send you...

I have a question on running board step plates my Model T Coupe has had a pair on it at one time the hole spacing is 10 1/2 in across I have a couple pair of Original Ford ones they only measure 7 and 3/4 does anybody have a clue of what kind of Step plates may have been on this at one time that would have measured 10 and 1/2 in acrost

I just had my 27 Roadster painted and the body was removed from the chassis. I have the body mounted using the original wooden blocks but now the drivers door won't shut correctly. The gap near the lower hinge and door is closer than at the top. The inside edge of the door is hitting a mounting screw at the bottom on the hinge side of the door....

Dean Yoder and Steve Jelf encouraged me, and Adam Doleshal rebuilt my engine, so I decided to go on a journey. I started in Milwaukee in my 1920 touring and drove 232 miles to Three Lakes, WI to attend the wedding of my nephew Keenan to his new wife Abby.

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After the wedding I drove 320 miles to New London to participate in the New...

I'm sure an odd question. Anyone drove there t to Stibnite Idaho?

I have one of these in my 1923 Touring car, works great. My question is, does it have to be mounted in the middle of the torque tube / drive line?
Can it be mounted directly to the back of the T trans like a Warford or other Auxiliary transmissions? Seems to me it would be an easier set up to build. This is for a speedster. I have the J series...

Ten years ago Dave Dunlavy planned a “pre-tour” based out of Paynesville prior to the New London to New Brighton (Antique Car) Run. It was a big success with several early Ford and brass T owners attending. That winter, Tim Kelly suggested we meet at Paynesville every year, and we have ever since.

Below is a link to one of our evening drives...

Anyone have some contact info for the WMMTC? Thanks! :D

I’m a new Model T owner and have not driven my car on the road. I need to get a feel for shift points and maximum safe engine RPM’s to prevent damage before heading beyond my driveway. I can’t tell what RPM my engine is running by sound. I had an inductive tachometer on my lawn tractor for years and it worked well. I want to get one for my Model T...

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Any how it is neat with the cover on it.

Am disassembling a hand crank coil tester and found this in a stamped brass box screwed to the base. Any ideas?

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They're a temporary measure at best. This was a pre-82 cent, but that didn't keep it from wearing out in just a few years.

I was lucky to find a new gas tank.

Before installing it, should I clean and/or seal it to prevent rust?

The threads on my 26TT rear hubs are pretty boogered up. Is there a tool or a way to fix them or do I just go without hub caps? I bought a hub puller before I got the truck home in anticipation of needing it to pull the rear wheels. The wheels came right off so didn't need it. It is a good thing because it wouldn't screw on far enough to do any...

Need a source for the spring inside the door of a Center Door sedan.

I cannot seem to match the correct length to wire thickness and spring diameter.

I am helping a friend with a T and he put brand new tires on it in 2016. Nice looking tires, may have been on the road 15 miles at the most since install and I drove it most of that. He wanted to take the car to his 80th birthday shindig next week so he had me come over and help with some stuff. His tires were low on air and so we did what we...

This may take me a while, but give me a chance. 45 shots are of the cars lined up at the Legion while we ate lunch.
Wonderful trip with a great bunch of Ford and other car owners. I did not write down the names of all the automobiles.
Consider it a test for you to figure out what they are.

The Fords have a new home.
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Ford took...

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So many were in period clothing.

I bought this magneto / coil tester today made by The Service Products Co of Springfield Ohio. The bearings are good and it’s complete but really dirty and the wires are toast. So, I’ll start to take it apart this weekend and see what needs to be done. I hope that enormous Jewel amp is still ok. How should I test the amp? Any tips on using one of...

Can you imagine what this transmission sounded like traveling down the road. 15EBB697-3A9B-40DA-A98C-8B92F4C9E27D.jpeg
:roll: Not much good left in the teardown!!

Ok guys, I just got some brass horn connector parts. What is what and what do I have? They were extra grimy so I cleaned them up a bit. The bracket with the tubing still attached seems to be an original due to the fact that it is brazed onto the post, but I’m not sure. Then I have a brass ring that was fitted on the middle tube. All the tubes...

The Redwood Empire Model T Club hosted out annual Friendship Tour with the Sonoma As and the Santa Rosa Horseless Carriage Club on Sunday the 11th. After coffee and donuts we toured the vineyards of Alexander Valley and the gas a bbq lunch at Lake Sonoma. We had about 10 Vs and 15 As, I didn't count. The HCCA folks drove Ts and As.

Andy

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Removed engine last year. Replacing universal joint and cant get the pin hole to line up need drive shaft to move forward another 1/8 inch to line up pin. Help please. Old u joint won't go either.

I saw this model T grinding corn at the Chilton Steam Show yesterday.
It's something new to me, so I thought I'd share it.

Can someone who has built up a RHD engine give me a call/text or email please? I have a few questions.

Brad
540761230three
Bkirtner@gmail.com

Does anyone recognize this car as belonging to a member of this forum?
Possibly located in Houston, TX.

Thank you,
Gene

It is a very interesting issue.
Norm

Sometime this coming winter I'm going to install the correct spring shackles on my 14 wide-track touring. The shackles on it are fine, just want them to be correct. My car is equipped with a nice set of Hassler shocks and I like them so plan on keeping them. Looking at making a spring spreader but am wondering if I'll need to remove the Hassler...

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Did you hear something ?
Nope, just keep driving... :shock:

First day stats.
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Our friend Dennis Hoshield had a tire problem, to which he applied a remedy with incredible haste and skill, despite the harassment of onlookers.

My question is in regards to the spring strap that holds the time housing to the engine. Where does that bolt go? If it goes to the front plate lower hole is there a lock nut at the base of the threads on the bolt? It seems to me for the spring strap to work it has to bear down onto the cover, yet not so far as to pull it out of position, which...

I have a couple of these that were wired to some engine splash pans. There is a stamped L on one. Note the dimple and I’m using my hand for size reference. Any idea if these are FORD ? Thanks for any help. Tmorsher@icloud.com 00904349-53E0-415C-8775-C4CB6F1D8858.jpeg

Making some measurements for wood I do not have. Some of the wood for the car was too far gone to save or make patterns from, so it was incinerated.

I placed the rear seat box and under seat metal floor in place and made some rough measurements.

Hopefully, I'm close. Nothing ever goes back the same when it's taken apart.

Neither rain nor snow nor gloom of night...
Well, maybe a tree. :D

My T is having problems stopping and staying stopped when starting it with the brake on. I pulled the drums off, and the pads are soaked with grease, and there is grease everywhere. Is this normal? On modern cars there is an oil seal, but I don't see anything. Please let me know if I am missing something, pictures attached. Also, do I replace the...

Of my two model T's, the pick-up truck is the one to experiment with as it does not have much history before 1963, where it was build out of a frontend of a 1919 non-starter touring and a 1921 rolling chassis.
On both my T's I have Holley NH carburators and they are generally working OK. However, even though I believe it is generally accepted that...

I am looking for information of the Roedding Tailight shown in this ad in Motor West magazine in 1919
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The Left/Right/Stop/Back are on a drum that rotates inside the light housing...

Hello,

Are the running board support bars standard?

I have only seen them in this borrowed picture from this forum, but I'd like to know if they should be on the touring car.

Thanks!

the Model T (first assembled today)....
and ME....(OK, I was assembled prior to today, but today was the first light that shined upon me).

OK, so the Model T didn't roll until a few days dater...but neither did I walk for a few months!

May all of you enjoy many, many birthdays!

The first production Model T was produced on August 12, 1908 and...

Hello, I have a set of Watts clutch disks, but I understand that the Watts clutch uses a special, stiffer than stock spring.

Does anyone know the specs of that special spring? X pounds at an installed height of Y inches? or Z% stiffer than the stock Ford spring?

Thanks :)

Garnish is for the bottom of the window on the door. This is the piece of metal with the slot for the door
latch knob.

I am looking for the passenger side door garnish.
Although, If you are selling a pair I am still interested...
Thanks ..Joe joeg48@hotmail.com

Doing maintenance today and found that the rear wheels on my 1915 Touring are getting real loose. They have wood felloes with oval shaped spokes. I'm wondering if I should try to re-spoke them myself or, could anyone recommend a professional that could do the job and what a rough cost per wheel would be?

I am about ready to paint the engine for my 1919 non starter touring. Is the cylinder head supposed to be the same color as the block? I am using satin black for the block. I intend to paint the exhaust manifold with Eastwood Manifold grey.

Don't know if this has been posted here before, found it while browsing aimlessly on the interweb, have a look at the crazy construction of the frontend, the accident apparently was waiting to happen ;)

The photos make me wonder about a lot of technical issues, like how did the rear driveshaft and the drivers butt get along :shock: , and how...