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Does anyone know who sells a top boot for the 9-12 mother-in-law roadsters? Maybe on this forum someone may have this pattern or one they might be willing to sell. Thanks, Steve

I'm installing the Classtique top kit on my '24 runabout and need the guidance of my fellow experts. Is the center strap and pad fastened to the bow or left without to facilitate folding the top down? I've been looking a videos and pictures and cannot find what I can determine one way or another. Also, for the pad installation, should it be nailed...

While on the MTFCA Highland Rim Tour, I personally saw 4 T's that blew head gaskets. I was told that there were actually 7 T's that lost one. One car blew 2 because he failed to re-torque the head after a warm-up.

So, the next time you walk out to your shop, grab your torque wrench and RE-Torque the head on your engine(s). Don't gamble and don't...

Just returned from the National tour in Cookeville, TN. George and Ramona along with the best group of volunteers from the Tenn T's I have ever seen, put on an outstanding tour. Great but challenging roads, exceptional lunches with drive through service, and lots of ice cold water for the 90 degree heat. Throw in fun and interesting sights to see,...

I ran my speedster with a 23 radiator for many miles without any heating problems. I recently changed the front end and radiator to a
14 brass, which was suppose to be new. After about 6 miles it started to get hot and boil. I have not changed any timing or anything else that would be related to heat problems. Any suggestions as to the problem...

A friend and I are headed to this show Saturday morning. Fairly new event in Amish county, see what kind of turnout they get. Supposed to be a beautiful day.
Any other Ohio locals going ?

How we rebuild a Ruckstell in Alpine, California

Hi all,. I'm ready to make top bows for an 09 touring. Does anyone have the measurements for each bow, I'd like to get overall width, and height from the very tip of the socket to the top of the wood bow on each row. Also the inside ( or outside) radius of the corners, and a cross section of the material would be helpful.
Any help appreciated....

Hi All,
Since rebuilding my gearbox a couple of months ago I have had a strange thing happening with my 1915 Speedster. When the throttle is fully opened, or even 3/4 fully opened, in high gear, generally on a hill, the car starts miss firing and sometimes coughing and spluttering. If I drop into low the problem stops, irrespective of the throttle...

Just curious. Can we enter US military bases without such equipment as turn signals and seat belts, etc.

Jeff in Florida

I have a ‘23 Touring, I was replacing the tires and I have this rim as a spare. It is not correct for this car and was I wondering if someone knows what it goes to?

Does anyone need this? I am going to order the one I need.

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Just ordered the L brackets and rests to have ready when the top is done. It seems something is missing and can't be found in the catalogs.
Any help is appreciated.

As you can see in the picture, everywhere I go when I park I leave a blob of grease under the car from where the driveshaft meets the transmission.

I realize that something is wrong here but I don't know what it is. Is there some kind of seal that's gone bad?

Does anyone sell or has anyone made silicone valve cover gaskets? You can get them for aircraft and they are nice when you want to be able to remove and reinstall the cover without a lot of hassle. Mine were taken off to get at the valves on a tour a couple of weeks back and I need to install new ones (oil leak.)

I purchased an Atwater Kent model LA distributor. It’s in excellent condition but
1- I need the condenser
2- missing the spacer and washer
3-any advise on proper installation, timing and setup

Any help that you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
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The photo attached is not mine but a similar one for reference

Thank you in...

Finally after a lot of hold ups with my engine rebuild and a big thanks to the gentleman that builds my engines it is in and running
Very happy

Hi, Mike here. Can someone post an overhead view of the throttle linkage from steering column to carb.

Thanks Mike

Ok, I'm looking for information as to where and how these bloody parts fit inside the 1919-1927 Generator.

Small Felt Ring
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I know it goes either between the bearing and the housing or between the bearing and the armature and I think that the retainer plate (shown in the next picture is what holds this fuzzy little...

In the near future I'll be looking to buy a roof kit for my 26 coupe. Has anyone boughten one from classique? I hear nothing but good things about their upholstery kits. Were you satisfied and your thoughts about this kit? Thanks

Keeping myself busy by removing the tattered upholstery from the rear seat backrest spring assembly.

Taking note of a few things, like how the assembly of the upholstery differs from how modern kits are installed. The spring is covered by white cloth, with padding on top of that, then burlap, then the seat materials.

The backrest is...

Have any of you received your participant information? I have the acceptance email, but nothing else. Their website has not been updated with this year's plan. I'm curious about the camping and parking situation this year.

Looking for options to replace the headlights in the picture. The the original headlights were replaced with the ones in the photo. Hard to read the print but it looks like Westinghouse 4330 6-8v. I'm sticking with the original 6v system and do not want to add the 12v mc battery. Suggestions?

We, my wife and I, will probably be making a trip to London and to Ireland in the future. What should a Model T nut plan to see and do there? :?:

Hello, I have been reading up on heads and engine assembly, and came across a post that said every few years the head should be removed to clean out carbon from the combustion chamber. This is said to lead to wear on the block threads from removing and replacing the head bolts repeatedly. Does anyone use studs and nuts to fasten the head, or is...

Before I get into this question please leave out the comments about “the original Mag and coil boxes working fine”and “you don’t need a distributor”. Sorry if that offends anyone it’s just that in every distributor thread I see it’s full of people saying things like that and that is not my question at the moment.

Ok. I recently purchased this...

I was on the Cookeville tour last week. George Akin supplied GPX files to me that I loaded in my Garmin GPS. These files are routes for all the days' tours. Normally when you enter a destination in a GPS, the GPS determines the best route based on time or distance. In order to control the route you have to program in intermediate way points. So...

OK, this is sort of related to Ts, in that the video features the biggest Kingston 5 Ball Carb you are every likely to see.
The carb is fully reverse engineered and made from scratch for a Roberts aircraft engine, which is itself, also made from reverse engineering.
Other clips show the engine started and running - 2 stroke monster from over 100...

Does anyone know a good source for small spools of cloth covered automotive wire? I prefer to buy spools instead of set lengths.

Found this you-tube video about Henry Ford. At 4:30 they show a Model T being loaded on to a plane.
Thought some of you might find it interesting.

I got these two spark plugs at the Springfield Mo. swap meet last weekend. I have never seen this type plug before. Not sure if they are old era type of plugs or some later plug from the 60s, 70s 80s ect.?? Instead of porcelain insulators, they have a clear glass like insulator. You can see the electrode thru the glass ... I would love to find two...

Who's the best person to send my generator to for a complete rebuild?

Hi Bought a 22 with new engine never has been fired. I have #1 just pass TDC piston is about 1/8 down on combustion stroke. Roller pointing at # 4 not # 1 I know on a distributor type engine if a little off move the plug wires. What could be causing this? Any information will be helpful

Thanks Mike

I have always appreciated checking out the Forum about the best way to do things. My only problem is finally deciding what to do after learning all the varied ways our experienced T owners have settled on. In this case, I would be interested in an observed sample of what haulers actually do and I can't think of a better statistic than by the...

Hello again, This is another try at hoping to get some other ideas of the origin of a %$#@ rattle in my 1923 Touring. The rattle occurs when at idle or coasting. The engine was rebuilt some years ago with aluminum pistons, compression is good. Here is what I've checked: shorting out #3 the rattle stops, babbitt is mint, the rod cap is adjusted to...

Is there an All Ohio Model T Jamboree scheduled this year? Did we miss an announcement? Thanks, Paul

Can an original JB wooden coil box be converted to accept later style coils?

Has anyone ever found what the dates cast into the early low heads mean? I have some that only have 2 numbers. Like a 10 then 28. Then there are some with one number above the other 2 numbers. Has anyone ever found anything at the Ford research center about these numbers? Thanks Dan

I have had a very spiffy vintage Rochester, NY auto club insignia on the lower front of my Berg radiator since I installed it in 2017. The other day I noticed that there was a coolant leak from around where I had placed the insignia. The insignia (like a Ford insignia) was affixed with four small brass wires that were pushed though the fins and...

Visiting with a model T friend yesterday we got discussing a repair for “walleyed out” travel limiting steering box slots. How big a problem is this? We have come up with a solution that would probably make it better than new!

Hello I have access to some model T engine parts. What is a low head ? how do you ID them There is a pile of crank shafts indoors. How do identify what year they are?

Thanks Mike

I like to use the original sound wood where possible.

This is the back of the dash. It was broken in four places with one piece of wood missing of the four. I made that piece and glued it all back together.

The two bolts are too long but they were all I could scramble together.

I need to find a Stewart model 160 speedometer to go in that...

This is a nice clean photo of a 1926 or '27 Fordor.
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Looking for info on how to properly disassemle a Muncie transmission.

Is the rear seat back cushion secured to the body in any way? I noticed that it does take much force for it to tip forward. I have not seen any hooks/brackets on the wood frame to which the springs/upholstery is attached.

Thanks,

Dave

Is there metal on top of the boards where turtle deck sits on on a 16 roadster or does it just sit on the wood?thanks

Decided to try my hand at gluing up, bonding, reshaping.

These were replicated by Don Booth, but when I sent them to him, the pointed corners were missing, so he replicated what he had. Upon receiving them, I promptly 'found' the missing pieces in the parts pile for the car.

So here's how it's going.

I have some Kelsey loose lugs that are unmarked and some identical Stone lugs marked 44 C. I understand that the Stone lugs are aftermarket. Does anyone know if these are correct for the Kelsey clincher rims on my '22 Centerdoor. The car is in Florida and I am heading down there next month so I am not sure if what I have will work. Thanks

Am considering doing this. Anyone having done this that would share your knowledge. Seems to be a lot of info on doing this with the later electric headlights but I can’t find anything on the forum for gas headlights.
Keith

Progress continues slowly on the '15 runabout. Sometimes, when stress gets to me a bit, I try to change the pace with odd projects that need doing, but are not in my wheel house so to speak. I can pretty much bang out almost any iron based metal, weld, fabricate. Engines, rear ends, even planetary transmissions I can work on nearly blindfolded...

Does anyone know what this originated from? It's an early brass G with the entrance and exits 90 degrees to each other. I bought it as a solution to the early fuel mixer used on my Maxwell. Sure am curious as to what it came off of originally. 20190821_185847.jpg

I have model B exhaust manifold with a model A intake and rebuilt carburetor setup. Had it running on my T but decided to put it back to stock. The setup comes with a new muffler and exhaust pipe professionally bent to make sure it does not hit the frame since it is larger than a stock T. The carburator has an adapter to take the carburator in...

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Removed a nice looking working mag feild coil,it has a small place where the wrap is gone about 3\8 square no damage to the coil winding,just wondering if I could put some epoxy or something on it to repair?

I have a 1911 roadster and a while back my top boot blew out of the back and we never found it. The guy that made to boot is no longer in business, so I cant go back to him. The parts suppliers all have boots for 1913 plus roadsters and touring. Does any know if any of the will work on my car or know someone who may have a pattern or one laying...

I'm trying to install a wooden roof frame kit on a 26 coupe. What a PIA, I've had to do a bit of cutting to get things to fit sort of. I can't see where the pieces in the rear corners and back piece above the rear window attaches to the body like the front and side pieces do. I see I'll be doing quite a bit of sanding to get a smooth edge and top...

I'm refreshing my 1926 engine. Today I checked the camshaft end play and found it to be 0.029 . This seems on the long side. I don't know what it should be, but I had expected less. This end play must affect the valve timing and the ignition to some extent. I use a timer and run on magneto 99% of the time. The engine was rebuilt about 8 years ago,...

On the one hand, any flat is a bummer. On the other hand, I'd rather have it at home than out on the road. As soon as the car was moving, I noticed it pulling to the right. Here's why.

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The stem had completely separated from the tube. I think it probably pulled loose after it developed a leak and the tube went flat....

My 26TT rear end is stamped P1001 Hall Scott. All I can find is that Ruckstell worked for Hall Scott so is this a Ruckstell rear end?

A Crystal Gasoline tanker truck in front of a garage and gas pumps on East Market and Main St. at Baltimore, Ohio in Fairfield Co. in the early 1900s.
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I am in need of a 1927 complete trunk lid (Not just skin). I understand the couple lid is unique/ correct ? Will any other tear lid work. I am also lead to believe that they are not being made / correct ?
Thank u / Jeff. Suggestions ?

I have a top bow issue that I am not sure just how to fix.
The wood has broken. Now I am trying to find ideas on how to fix, with limited talent and tools.

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Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Steve B.

Every once-in-awhile, Power Nation has a helpful tip we can use.

Included is a series of other helpful Two-Minute Tech videos which might interest some.

What modern puller will work to remove this hub? 20190814_155027.jpg

I had to pull the hogshead on my tourer to chase a broken o-ring pick.

Here are a few photos if anyone is curious how they compare with the left hand drive hogshead.

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I picked up this head recently with a bunch of parts, can anyone identify what this is? Who made it? The chambers look like a Z head. I may sell this in the classifieds. It’s brand new, never used. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

I went to put on the original apron that I removed over 50 years ago on a 26 coupe. When the crank hole and screw below hole is aligned up, the 2 tabs that go over the radiator studs are about a 1/2 above the frame. I don't remember anything between the tabs and the frame, am I wrong. I'd appreciate a diagram of how this fits together.

Steve, read with interest your trip to tractor show, up here in the north that's all we have are tractor show, and every now and then a gas engine show will pop up, we don't get invited so we just show up, last September i took my t to a show in Ludlow v,t, and gave the 96 year old lady a ride I bought it from, she told me the last time she rode...

Obviously there's no hard-and-fast rule, but approximately when did Ford switch from the early 1913 front fenders to the late ones?
Which style would be more correct for a car with a May casting date?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Rodger E.

Need to replace both spindles on the front of my 26 TT. Project. There are several choices of individual spindles and a couple of pairs on ebay, all 1920 and later. Will these work to replace mine? I am assuming the TT front end is the same as the car.

I have a Phinney Walker Brass clock. It runs great, but the slivering is all gone. The face is brass. The numbers and lines could use a little touch up with the black wax. Here’s my question. Have you used/ done any of the slivering face before? Results? which kit did you use?
Thanks guys

The fan pulley has about 3/16th in and out play on it. I just rebuilt it last winter with all new and fitted parts. I would like to remove it to find out what’s going on. Can I sneak the pulley by the radiator without removing the return neck? Or do I have to drain the antifreeze and remove everything?
Thanks

A while back someone was seeking a Ford Times that was WWI issue and listed Ford Co. employees in the service. It is, I know find out, is available on the club web site under Books .. It is listed as an Canadian issue. Look it up.

I was rebuilding some coils for a friend the other day and found this inside one of them. I thought it was really neat. I put it right back where I found it when I got done. I left the nails out so I could show it to him when I give them back.

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One of my favorite photos is this Indian motorcycle conversion for track use. It shows the ingenuity and genius of tinkerers of that era.
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This cost me $3.99 At the local Goodwill Store.

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It holds 5 gallons of gas, 1 gallon of water, and several quarts of oil.

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Had a great morning with the 1920 Roadster. I had the top up, then folded it down so that I could roll the T under the carport.
All was going well when I couldn't figure out why the T wasn't rolling any more.
Looked up and realized I hadn't folded the windshield, either.
The carport doesn't have much give.
Off to the glass guy this morning...

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