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I asked my Father 5 years ago how long will the speedometer cable last , me did not have an answer other than it was original to the car and it works all is good . Today I took the car in a parade and it happened ,one of the links broke. So the answer to the question is 107 years,my guess is the warranty is over. Cheers from Winnipeg

Great fun on the tour today. Started in Healdsburg, stopped briefly at Chateu Montelena, on to the Sharpsteen Museum, then on to Brad and Anette Lusk’s niece’s winery - Brian Arden winery where we had a great tasting. Then on to the crown jewel of the tour, a private experience at Jack Sharpsteen’s shop and antique car collection. Simply amazing....

Got back from a work trip in Sicily on Tuesday. While I was gone a forum member sent me the correct manifold for the U & J carburetor that was recently rebuilt by Stan Howe. Now I’m ready for installation. I know that there is essentially one adjustment, the needle valve on the bottom but I also see an interesting disc on the throttle shaft with a...

Has anyone purchased sheet metal parts ( fenders , hoods , etc. ) from Rootlieb Inc. in Turlock Ca. .... If so are you happy with there work ... is the gauge the same as original ... do they fit well ...??? ... Thanks for any help ... Joe Gallagher ...joeg48@hotmail.com

When installing rear wheels on axles do you put any oil or grease on the axle or leave it dry?

For those of you that use the Anderson timer, what type of lubrication do you use that gets the best conductivity?

I fired up my 26 coupe first time since 1984, it started right up. Only ran for a few moments as I have the radiator off. When I shut it down the carb was leaking. It has a Holley Vaporizer and I can't find out what the float level should be. Any suggestions would be most helpful. Thanks

I have a mid 20s handbrake lever I am restoring for use on a 27 roadster. I need to determine where the lever should be bent so that it conforms to the look of a 26-27 lever. I dont have a 27 for a pattern but I recall the lever is bent to the left after it clears the floorboards and the handle/release flipper is angled to the right so it doesn't...

I have a 27' enclosed trailer that I use for the obvious reasons,...hauling a Model T Ford to a distant location that is farther from home than I care to drive a Model T Ford. Also, I use it to store one of my Model T's over the winter, and third, it does make a nice little shop for light maintenance and repair work during the not too cold but...

I did a search of past postings, lot's of chatter about valve stem size but could not find any real report on the tubes them self. Any reports on how well they hold up? I am in the planing stage of putting 21 wheels on my Huckster to get more rubber on the ground and am getting together wheels, rims and tires. And yes I am going to use FLAPS which...

I think I know the answer to this, but I'll see if anybody confirms my suspicion. What is the likely effect of air leaking in around a worn throttle shaft? The carb in question is a standard NH, but I expect this applies to any similar carburetor.

I'm happy to report this tour is going nicely, and we have traveled some great roads. I drove down the 18% grade that everyone got all upset about, with no problems at all, after all, Model T's were made for this. It's too bad some have no faith in their cars! I'm ready for more today.

Hersheypark is auctioning off some of their old Turnpike Cars. These were put into service in 1975 and despite the apparent condition of some of them, it is amazing that they have held up as well as they have considering the popularity of that ride. Growing up close to the park, I “drove” these cars countless times in my childhood. I am amazed...

Where is the stamped motor number located on the motor?

Recently, while changing the oil in my 1926 TuDor, I noticed that the low speed band spring was compressed more than the other two. I saw this as a indication that the low speed band may be worn. Since I have not opened up the engine in a while, I removed the engine to make a few clearance checks and checks for damage. I use wooden bands. Once the...

Looks like I need to replace the band adjusting nut on the reverse band. I don't have the tool that holds the band ends together. If I remove the nut without anything holding the band ends together will that create a problem? Will the bolt come out of the end of the band? Thanks for your comments. I will certainly have a rag stuffed under the nut...

Is it time for a new starter? The battery is full charge and when you push the starter button, it cranks slowly then picks up speed. Any ideas? All the connections are clean and tight.

I am wondering if anyone has a brass web for a T steering wheel or the whole wheel/web for sale. Any thoughts?

Years ago I purchased a fabulous antique tool cabinet full of tools, many of them used on Model Ts. The cabinet was at one time hung on the wall of an old Ford garage in West Manchester Ohio. Little did I realize when I purchased that cabinet, there was a cardboard sign tacked onto the back of it advertising the H.A. Geeting Ford Garage in West...

Apparently the William H. Foreman Family who homesteaded in Alberta..
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I have a 7 -18 -15 block that has 1/4-1/4 chip at the top of a bore and the machine shop said they could not fix it . It also has a crack about 2inches above the cam going across the timing valley about 3 inches long. Other than above it is rather basic machining . One thing I do not get is it is stamped mid 17. Any ideas? :?

Anyone have an opinion about slotted bands vs pins, on the quick change ears ?
A preference ?

Novice question, but how do you tighten up the nut and have the washer follow so the notches line up? I tighten the nut but the washer stays put. ???

Is this a T bracket and what body style would it be designed for? It appears to be the 1915 design but mounted under the body . The light is mounted upside down . Thanks BC5B5098-2AD8-4762-8FEC-6CCC813ADD45.jpeg

Yesterday I took the speedster to the DMV to start the title process. I have to send money and a notarized request for title confirmation to Nevada.
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First dumb thing: I usually title a car as soon as I get it, but this time I was planning on parting out the car and using the running gear on my Omnibus project. Now that it is...

I’m thinking about making one for myself. Anyone else interested?
Just to clarify, I have the “conventional” Bailey units and was studying what special parts I would need to make

Interesting wire connectors

Would someone have a diagram / drawing of the rear curtain for a 1913 Touring? I need all of the dimensions to locate the window, fasteners, etc.

Thanks,
Dan Woolf

I have a 26 rolling chassis, wire spoke wheels, with the proper radiator and shell. Correct steering, brakes etc. A VERY LOW MILE LIVING GOOD 4x4. Evening in very good shape.

I would like to trade it for a Harley Road King or Super Glide of equal Value.

My concern is, I know what the Livingood is worth but not sure what the entire package is...

1926 ford model,T rolling chassis with a super low mileage livingood 4x4 conversion. With Rocky Mountain breaks,AUX. trans, ext rubber. This was a complete running truck just a couple months ago. Asking $7000

Please give me a call at 407-417-2915
NO CALLS AFTER 9pm please.
Sanford,FL

Is anyone else going to be at the Auburn Grand National this weekend? My car needed a MAJOR cleaning but I'm getting there. Hope to see a few of you there. 20190530_112647.jpg

Whenever I am driving our Model T on a busy highway, my wife serves as the caution vehicle, following me with her caution lights flashing. In the event of having a breakdown, it might be advantageous to be able to tow the car to, let's say... a service station. I certainly realize that towing a Model T, when in 'neutral', can cause catastrophic...

Made a revision to the 1909 water pump drawing and also added the mounting of the water pump to the 1909 engine. This was a fun one and really out of what we all consider the norm for Model T, in that this engine block is really very different from any of ours and the head also (didn't draw the head, but will cover the engine more thoroughly when...

As previously reported, the swap meet was moved from the grass to the pavement this year due to the grass being heavily damaged by a home show a few weeks ago. Despite that, this was a great swap meet for Model T and other pre-war stuff. Both buyer and seller attendance seemed to be high this year and I saw a lot of deals and interesting item....

I JUST BOUGHT A 1923 with a nice ignition switch but no key It does not take number 55 I will be looking for keys that fit if anyone has any Saturday If not can I send it somewhere to get a key that fits?

I had a great experience with Bill hauling a car from Texas to Ohio. Fast service and he does what he says. A great guy to work with. Thank you so much!

Today I took a load of non ferrous scrap to the yard. Came home with quite a few dollars. I keep four gallon drums next to my workshop, and as stuff comes, it is sorted and then sold. My son works installing rooftop solar power installations, so quite a bit of it was aluminium extrusions and copper wiring.
Allan from down under.

Our T club has been given some parts for which to find a good home. We have decided to sell some and donate the proceeds to the MS Society which is our charity of choice. Among them is this gas headlamp. It would help us place it if anyone here can tell us what vehicle it may have come from.

Allan from down under.

I have a cast iron intake with a huge hole like the aluminum ones have in them, It is a first for me, it has some numbers cast in it also like the aluminum ones have.

I just got a beat up 1921 with the ignition shot. I sent it out to the great ignition re-builder. To get the car running folks suggested running a 6 volt wire right to the coil box with an on off switch IT WORKS SO tomorrow try and start the car !

Pictures might be a little blurry but has anyone else seen this? Looks to be two different brasses, red on top and yellow on the bottom. It might be hard to see put if you look close you can see the separation line on the lip that fit into the body.

Charlie and the Angel
Walt Disney, here is a short clip, enjoy, Bob

I hope all are well in this Mid West flooding, whether you are a Model T member or not.

Just unbelievable! May all be save!

Hank in Tin-A-See

I found this for the seat in my TT. 20190604_130959.jpg
Purdy aint it?
Well its 2 inches too wide. I have it stripped down and straightened. My question is if I take 1 inch out in two places as the tape is on springs, will it effect the way the springs work? I will have to shorten the crossed springs between coil springs 20190604_143629.jpg

...for me, at least, is adjusting the third generator brush.

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The part that gives me fits is trying to tighten the nut without knocking the brush out of adjustment.

A fun swap meet with30 or so nice Model Ts on display. Lots of good stuff for sale. Perhaps 25 dealers with Model T only items. I will have a high and low radiator (reasonable), a round gas tank with bulb, an oval tank with one strap, a 1910 tank (loose baffle) A 1917 steering column with switch, early fan (steel pully), some original literature,...

The 8 year old decided we should do some drawings of the old cars. The Bus, Coupe, Speedster and a '14 lamp posed for us.
It's always nice when they have time to take some interest. Grampa moments are special.
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Hello all,
I have some nice Ford optional bumpers I want to install my 26 Touring but an initial fitting of the front bumper brackets showed me that my front Hasslers will interfere with the brackets. What are my options if I want to keep the Hasslers? Is it possible to have both?
Thanks,
Mike

Once more, I've hit a snag in my restoration attempt on my 1910 T and I need some help. I'm in the process of mounting new tires on my new Stutzman wheels and I'm test fitting the new outer threaded Timken bearings (yes Timken, not ball bearings) on the spindles and the passenger side goes on fine but the drives side binds up about a quarter of...

Are there any instructions anywhere? Who to contact? How to cut and sew the fabric? Thank you.

I would like to see the thread on engine lifting tongs. Could someone show me a link to that discussion?

Hello,

i am planing to buy Rocky Mountain brakes for my 1925 Runabout. Where is it the best way to buy? Are the systems all the same?
Thanks a lot

How big does the notch have to be on field coil plate to accommodate a starter? Using a 1912 magneto field coil backing plate.

Novice here....

Can a problem be diagnosed by listening? I've just started by 1923 T for the first time this season (yes, I'm late). Quite a bit of sputtering from the exhaust and some roughness in the engine. I took a short video ( Any suggestions based on the sounds?

Thanks, Steve

hi, last year the 1915 original condition delivery cab with original painted signs.. oysters/shucked in Baltimore was for sale on many sites and is still on them but I can not get in contact with the seller. did it sell ? still for sale ? how much ? anyone know where I can contact anyone about it. thanks for your help. contact durocar@aol.com

So I hear on the news there’s going to be 15% ethanol added as the gasoline mixture in the future.

It’s been stated that older engines, small engines like lawnmowers, etc. will not do well with this blend. Any thoughts on how this will affect the model T engines?

I used to work at Chevron that was back in the 1980s and most of my colleagues in...

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The difference in production numbers and prices between 1908-1909 and 1923-1924 is pretty striking.

Well I have been working on a non starter 1917 for a month Zero compression, no spark Now with valve and ring job, new wiring, rebuilt coils still no start I have narrowed it down to a very weak visible spark when I lay the plugs on the block and rotate the cylinders into firing order . I have read on the forum years past that a weak spark visible...

Hello, everyone. I am a fairly new T owner and am looking for a T veteran to give me some pointers with my new (to me) 1915 touring. I have been going through tons of old forum posts and performing many of the checks and maintenance steps I have found here. I am trying to get a feel for how well the current running condition of my T stacks up to...

Finally I have cracked the code to tight steering. The new refurbed column I got from the swap meet did the trick. Not an easy change to r&r the whole column but it needed to be done.
The last 2 culprits were the steering shaft itself and the gear housing. It turns out my planetary gear pins had completely worn out the receiving holes - to the...

This picture was posted in an earlier topic. I have some pitting on my block, and I want to get some of the High Temperature RTV that's mentioned in the post where this picture was.

What High Temp RTV should I get? If you have a picture of the tube, please post it.

Thanks.

I recently acquired a Lincoln over/under trans for my TT truck but it's missing the part (or parts) to mount the shift tower. Without it I have no way of mounting the shift tower to the torque tube. The photo shows the tower and shift linkage that I have.
Anyone know what parts I need to mount this?

Thanx everyone!

Is anyone using a heat insulation product such as Dynamat to insulate the underside of the floor boards? Does is make any sense to do so?

I need a chassis hauled from Florida to California. Is anyone headed that way empty?
Russ 661x733x0969 Thank you

Well I have been working on a non starter 1917 for a month Zero compression, no spark Now with valve and ring job, new wiring, rebuilt coils still no start I have narrowed it down to a very weak visible spark when I lay the plugs on the block and rotate the cylinders into firing order . I have read on the forum years past that a weak spark visible...

We (my Son and I) are travelling out to ride with my Mom on the endurance run this weekend and while we have a friend my son can stay with during the run it would be awesome if he could participate and be on the lowland tour. If anybody is willing and might have a spot for him he would love it. He is 4 but not a stranger to old cars as we drive...

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July 20, 2019 – 65th Annual Long Beach Model T Club Vintage and Classic Parts Exchange
Saturday July 20, 2019 from 7:00Am until it’s over. One of the oldest and best old Ford and old car swap meets in the west. Open to all makes and models, automotive and hobby related items only. Long Beach City College Veterans Stadium, 5000 Lew Davis St. Long...

I am in the process of fitting the hood on my 21 touring. I need to raise the cowl to make it fit. My question is do I just loosen the front body bolts or all body bolts?

We bought a 1907 Buick that is out in Portland, OR and we are needing to have shipped to Sioux City, IA. This is a project car with some parts that need to be boxed. Does anyone have suggestions on who to use for shipping or someone on here that would be passing through the Midwest? Happy to meet someone on your path of travel so you don't have to...

...on battery? Somebody will get this in about half a heartbeat. We'll see who gets it first. When I turn the ignition key to BAT the coils don't buzz. So I start it on MAG. Then, when I switch it over to BAT it keeps running. It will run on BAT, but will only start on MAG. How come?

Good morning! I have clincher tires on my car which I had installed by Universal 2 years ago. New tires, tubes, flaps. I keep them at 60 psi but will raise the rears to 70 per Suzanne's recent post. I have only done limited driving/touring so far, and so far, so good. But I know the day is coming when a tire will assume the non-round condition!

I...

I’m finishing up a new garage soon (hoping!) and the 7-month old concrete driveway is as yet unsullied by oil stains.

Can someone suggest a treatment for the driveway surface that will keep the inevitable oil drips from soaking in?

Ideally, oil drips would easily wipe or wash off the treated concrete without leaving any evidence.

Not...

Hello : I am fairly new to the T Models. I want to do a complete rebuild on a motor for my 1921 {cyl bore,crank turned,cam up grade,block pour/bore,EEcrank fitted,chevy valves,and but mostly stock. O.K here is the question???-I have two(2) very use ably blocks, one has the double valve chambers,{early?},the other has the one piece valve cover.NOW...

This rear fender came in a Model T lot off stuff recently.
It is very distinctive, with the moulded edge.
Is it from a Model T ??
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I have never seen a diagram or picture of the correct routing. An early post by John Ragan hints at the oddity and discusses the unique shut off valve as well. I would be ever so grateful if someone with a Torpedo could provide a sketch, picture or good verbal description of the line, it's routing, and rotational position of the sediment bulb (I...

I've been driving my restored '25 T Roadster PU for 2 weeks now. My driving comfort level is getting better each day. Understand I never have driven A Model T before this. But I have driven on some of the higher traffic, 4 lane streets lately.
There is an annual theme parade in town in one week that I am interested in partcicipating with my T.
I...

Richmond Homecoming is coming up June 8th. I went to the first one a few years back, but wasn't able to make it to the others. I will be going this year. I heard that the swap meet has grown and this is a good meet to attend.

There must be a trick to getting the tube out of the tire after taking off one side of the tire correct? Or do we need to dismount the entire tire from the rim? 30 by 3 1/2 demountable.

I have my 1926 TuDor engine out for a generally inspection. It has about 20K miles on it since the last major rebuild. Here are a couple pictures of the pistons. They are 1 to 4 left to right.
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You can see that the wear pattern is generally down the center of the pistons. #1 is well cenetered, but...

The Mother Lode Swap Meet in Auburn, Ca., Sunday June 2, is normally held on the grass field at the Fairgrounds. Last weekend a large home show on the grounds and the rain significantly damaged the grass field. The Fair Board has suspended all use of the field until it dries out and can be repaired. So, we have to move up onto the parking lot for...

Hi everyone! I am trying to adjust the bench and seat back on my 26 Coupe since I am 6'6''. With the original setup , it is not only hard to fold up my legs to get in the car, but I have to bend my head down to see out the front windshield because since the 26 windshield was redesigned and doesn't go to the top of the cab like the 25 Coupes down,...

Heard last night that another part will not be made anymore. This time it is rear axle ring gears and pinions. Any truth to this? Dan

EBAY auction just ended for hardback Ford Service book. Sold for $229.00 ! Two more on Ebay currently. Both currently over $125.00.

Three months after spine surgery #4, I'm still wearing a turtle-shell back brace and pushing a walker around the house, but had to drive the Flivver this week because it was due for its annual state inspection. Couldn't postpone it any later than May 31st.

Hang in there, this'll be about the Model T—honest.
So I injured my back at the beginning...

Here it is!

Here is a side curtain that needs an explanation! Does anyone know what year it is for? It appears to be Ford, because of the grain of the material, and the method of attaching the rivets for the straps. This is only one of four I have. If I can get a positive on this, I'll post the other three.

Just getting used to driving with coils on magneto after 10 years of using a True Fire/battery ignition. It runs and pulls quite strong on magneto ( much better than coils on battery), but it idles rougher on mag than battery. Is this normal? Wondering what guage of wire should be used from mag to coil box, or if multi stranded VS solid wire would...

Roger never had a Model T but he did restore a beautiful 1917 Dodge Touring Car with all-weather side curtains for inclement weather and a prize winning 1931 Model A Ford Deluxe Coupe. He joined the Long Beach, CA Model T club because of our interesting tours and comradery. He liked to claim that anyone could ride with him when their Model T'...

finally starting my engine project i am taking my ee crank to be ground. the shop says they will do it however i want it.
i have checked the crank it is straight and measures within .005 of stock. i am going to tell them just clean it up no more than needed
and radius the corners .125 i am also going to see if they can check and tru the flange...

I am trying to order floorboards for a TT cab I have and in the Langs catalog it list 2 cabs (closed cab) 1924-25 and 1926-27,and I dont know how to tell the difference . I also could use some pictures of the hinged piece of wood under the seat I dont have much to go by.As always thanks very much in advance. Ken

Hi,
when mounting the hogshead, one of the challenges is to get the bronze fork (clutch release bearing) into the right groove in the clutch release device (C on below drawing).
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Now there are two grooves and the bronze fork can easily go in both, but which one is the right?
I believe it is the lower/inner groove as I have...

The speedster build is progressing very well if I do say so myself! With the main deck on, then came the task of trying to figure out some kind of firewall that didn't affect the fit if the steering column. First tried just a wood firewall and it set the column way too far back so it was back to the drawing board. My uncle had a steel firewall...

After fighting with the removal of a rather difficult (stuck) drum I decided to make my own that would remove any clutch drum. The ford tool was very old and I had to straighten it back to the original shape way to many times. This one will last.

Frank Brandi was patience enough to wait 5 months for these Hassler's rear shock mounts for a big drum. I had to make an addition set for myself anyway.

They work well and he liked mine on the 1925 Speedster. Extending 1 1/2' and installing a reverse eye main leaf brings it right back to correct ride height. Enjoy!

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Allan Fawcett adjusting the racer as it idles outside the Fawcett shop. Click on the link for the Dropbox video (1 min 13 sec):

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Peter Fawcett driving (6 min 36 sec):

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Driving back to the shop (23 sec):

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There is a question on the classified for information on 1912 top boots. I have some pictures to share of an original 1913, which I would assume would be similar. Note the straps, and the common sense fasteners were riveted to the boot. I didn't do this when I made mine, and shall correct it should I have an opportunity to do another. I did rivet...