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Anyone know what the sill plates on a high radiator coupe are supposed to look like? Mine are painted black, are they supposed to be bare? Polished?

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Just saw a FB ad for half a dozen 1986 NOS tires for $1500. I wouldn't take them if they were free. I was delighted by my NOS white Firestones. Coming out of the original wrappers they were beautiful. Country roads ate them up PDQ. When I see guys brag about running on tires that are decades old, I bet they don't drive hundreds of miles at a time....

Just had to rebuild my transmission due to a cracked drum.
Got it back in car and was having a time getting pedals adjusted. Found my problem I think. Pedal has gotten loose on the shaft. The pedal is from an older rebuild before I got the car. Now I have to fix it. I don’t want to pull engine again.
Anyone fixed this problem with out pulling...

When did Ford switch the design of the 1914 key to the flat version?

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My new AC brakes were apparently dragging a bit on the passenger side and after a long drive i discovered that it had heated the hub enough that the seal failed and i had bearing and axle grease all inside the hub. It migrated outside enough that the AC brake lining is also contaminated. I tried cleaning it up carefully with brake cleaner and also...

Just for everyone’s info. I shipped some parts yesterday & USPS started their Holliday rates. A medium flat rate box is now $19.30 & a large is
$26.00 I didn’t know Halloween was a big shipping time? :o
Craig.

A friend gave me 2 pistons today, a .031 and a .033 , factory ford markings.
NOS

According to the AACA forum it was a hot time for opening day in Green field today.
Someone had their camper burn to the ground. Hope it wasn’t one of our guys. And hope no one was hurt.
Looks like luck it was opening day cause no one was parked close to it.

I bought one of these and put it on my NH. It worked for one day. It was on my car for the Western National tour in San Diego, and I had to get pushed to start the car every time. What a problem! The car always started every time before I put that POS on. I believe the gasoline in California is attacking the viton. I took it apart and it looked...

Can anyone tell me why my fan would just fall apart while just driving? It is a 25 engine in a 13 Model T. Not sure if the fan came from the 13 or the 25.

Hi all,

In my quest to find more stuff I don’t need, I bought a carb at the Model T Auction today. It is a Tillotson Model C 11A. Rather nice looking in brass with aluminium intake. Google has not been helpful. I found a reference to Willys Overland, but that was a Model C 13A. I did find one reference to a Model T, but would have expected many...

I did upholstery on collector cars for 30 years. I could never understand people doing incorrect materials or patterns. Someone with a CCCA classic would inquire about doing vinyl instead of leather. Yes, they could save a thousand or so dollars by doing vinyl, but when the time came to sell their car the car would be worth about $ 7000 less...

See you there! Jeron Takacs, Seamus Hnat and myself are en-route to Hershey! Currently driving through Ohio.

This article mentioned a new vehicle being built in Boston in 1924 called a Mayfair using Model T Ford parts. As per usual it didn't last too long (went bust in 1925 according to Clymer, see attached par of list)
Has anyone come across information on the Mayfair?

Hello, I was wondering what was origianl from both the dealership and factory for my 1927 Tudor. This winter I'm upgrading the engine and returning it back to orginal as much as I can. I wanted to buy some of the upgrades you could get from the dealership or factory so its top of the line but also original. I plan on take as much time and working...

Is this a 25 TT with the lower radiator apron missing or it a low cowl TT. The photo caption said it was a 25 but I’m not sure.

Anyone running a low head on a 26-27 engine with large 26-27 crank pulley and water outlet mounted fan? What length fan belt do you use? No water pump involved.

I don't know if I am thinking things that didn't happen or what but I am wanting to replace the bakelite parts in a horn button that clamps the steering column and I think I bought the parts from a vendor at some point in history but now all I can find is complete units. Are the repair parts no longer available separate? This the button and the...

Were Buckeye jacks with Ford on the top, supplied by Ford, or were they an aftermarket accessory. to my knowledge they were made in the early years. Ford is in block letters at the top.

The door latch on my 14 isn’t original to the car. Either it is a rear door latch (don’t know what they look like) or they made 2 different styles with the handle placement slightly different than the other. I was thankful to purchase this interior from Mr Art Ebeling here in the forum and I have a picture of his latch with the handle clearly...

I'm trying to finish my 15-16 Firewall Assembly and I've come across a bracket called the Butterfly Bracket in Lang's website catalog. Does anybody know where this little bracket goes? I can't for the life of me find anyplace on the firewall that this thing would fit (or might be needed). Is it an anti-rattle bracket like the splash apron has for...

does anyone have or know of a source for the 12-32 nuts for the control rod swivels? I have searched the internet for them, no luck! Thanks in advance :D

I wonder if it’s possible to tow a Model T in neutral please ?

It will be going less than one mile to my local garage for final inspection and adjustments before I hit the road !!

Thanks from a newbie in New Zealand 🤗

Any recommendations as to who can make and sew side curtains for a hack or huckster. Prefer 250 mile radius from Fort Wayne IN.

It should fit, but the inlet is 2 inches, so you have to enlarge, not reduce, the connection with the exhaust pipe.
Do they make a 1 1/2 inch to 2 inch adapter that would fit or do you have to have it made?
Exhaust parts are always measured by ID and OD, so it makes it hard to find a piece that fits.

I recently ran across a few unused inner tubes from some of my grandpa's old things, still in their plastic wrap and was wondering how long and inner tube lasts in storage.
I opened up one of the bags and looked at the inner tube no dating could be found. The tube is in very nice shape, and was obviously never inflated, and stored in a cabinet out...

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I am learning to drive my model t and have a couple of questions.

1. My model t as with many t’s wants to run forward when cranking. I’ve jacked it up or put wheel chokes in place to keep that from happening. Can the car be started with the parking/emergency brake engaged.

2. I have big feet so operating one lever and three pedals in a tight...

When I pull the crank gas sprays out of the carb, it looks like it might be coming out of the side of the carb. It is an NH carb. Could this be caused by a stuck intake valve. If I leave the gas turned on and don't crank it no more fuel leaks out. it can sit overnight with the gas valve on and no gas leaks out, it seems like that would eliminate a...

I don't believe anyone has really said anything (-or posted any pictures) about this year's tour. To somewhat keep this Model-T related, there were a handful of Ts participating. I think there were 52 of us that started the event, -and I think there were approximately 7 that failed to complete the tour under their own power. None of which were...

So on my 1919 runabout, the fan has seized for the second time in the span of 15 miles worth of engine run time. I’ve found that it does free up if I loosen the center shaft but I’d prefer to not have to fix it every 15 miles. Is there something I’m doing wrong, the fan spins freely when I put it on and then locks up and melts the belt before I...

I need to install a new fan on my 1919 roadster due to .metal fatigue and hairline cracks. I have the new blades and rivets and have already removed the old blades by grinding the heads off the old rivets and punching them through. Now, I'm faced with installing the new rivets. Is there a special rivet punch I need, or do I just wallop the bejesus...

When did Ford change the design of the grease cups from the early style to the later style used until the end?

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… I didn’t :oops: The foam crap needs to be replaced occasionally. I haven’t driven the roadster since the 2019 Covered Bridges tour where it performed flawlessly. So the other day I figured I’d wash off the dust. Air the tires and pour 2 gallons into the gas tank. Also serviced the radiator. Primed her 3 times with ignition off and she started...

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I love my enclosed trailer for hauling my cars. However, towing a trailer is like pulling a great big box and I can't see anything behind me!

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I would love to get a wireless back up camera to be able to see behind while backing up and as a rear view mirror.

My thought was to wire the camera to the license plate light,...

My rear wheel puller is on backorder till November, is there a creative way to nondestructively remove my rear wheel? My left parking brake gets bound up randomly somehow. I tried spraying brake cleaner in the vent slots and around the drum gap to clean it out, until the cleaner came out clean. Lubed the rod shaft. Wheel spun like butter but then...

Hhowdy, Can anyone tell me if a early (up to 21) lower steering column to frame mnt is the same as the later with the exception of the number and size of the bushings. It seems like my 26 roadster is always in need of that bushing replacement and I am thinking that maybe the earlier mount with twice as much bushing surface would last longer, any...

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I enjoyed rereading this post and thought others might enjoy checking it out to.

I have a 1922 touring and lately I have had an issue with it running on magneto. I start it and warm it up and switch to magneto. It runs well for about 20-30 minutes. Then it starts spitting, sputtering and backfiring and then it will shut down.

When it will run on magneto, I have checked the magneto with a lightbulb and increased the RPMS and...

I've been helping a friend with information on his original 1915, and here is where I'm at. We are working on ORIGINAL throttle rods that go through the block. What I've found out is the material is 7/32 diameter, and this size was used throughout the entire Model T production. It also appears the alloy has a high nickel content, and was made from...

Cleaning up some stuff for mu swapmeet stock today and I stumbled over this among some other trinkets from one of our USA trips. 20241005_131741.jpg It is just about the size of quarter
I have no use for it. If it is of any interest to anyone, just send me an email.

Allan from down under.

First, I want to sing the praises of the MTFCA and especially Mr. Strickland a nearby member. After the flood I posted that I was in urgent need of someone who could get my Maxwell and take it somewhere to try to get the water out of everything. Mr. Strickland without hesitation came to the rescue and went above and beyond to save the old car. It...

The answer is these two have useful tips. They need to be aware of going downhill with retarded spark and not using the parking brake to slow down as much, disconnecting the engine losing the transmission brake.

The 1926/‘27 Fordor has three window shade rods. One longer rear window shade rod and two shorter rear side window shade rods. I have the rear rod and need the two side window shade rods. It does not need to be for a Fordor or for the rear side windows since they are so rare, but two rear window shade rods for any 1926/‘27 closed car (Coupe,...

A local resident inherited a model t truck that had a flat. Tire. The local tire shop would,t touch it and was referred to me. I had experience with split rims on a roadster that I had and unowned that their is a way to lock the rim after putting tire on. This rim had no way to lock it and I am asking if anyone has a photo of what locking...

Has anyone heard from any of our members who are in the Hurricane area? I wonder if any Model T's have been damaged or members flooded out of homes?
Norm

Our coupe did not come with a windshield. So, I had no idea what all parts are needed. I went to the vendors and documented everything 26 coupe windshield. Many items did not specify coupe or whether they were for a closed or open car. Remember, our T came with nothing windshield related, nothing to compare to and we started with no knowledge of...

I am considering to change my Z head for a Prus head from Snyders or a Sherman style head from Lang’s. These look the same, but did anyone measure the volume of the chamber?

Hey all,

I am building a 1917 Great war no brass car.
There for I am looking for the 1917 hood shoulders.
Are there some where available? Even used will be Ok.
Or are there photos or drawings available to build them myself?

Thanks
Andre
Belgium

Here’s a progress picture of the bed

I have a new one to me, my number one coil
Keeps shorting out and going dead. It’s on my 1912 that has rebuilt coils. The coil will work for about 20 minutes like clock work and then stop working. It is isolated to number one cylinder and it is making me crazy.

I have soldered brass tabs onto the buttons on the coil to add brass shim To make up...

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This upcoming auction has an interesting bunch of Model T parts. Might be something of interest to some of you. November 9th in Copeland, Kansas. Copeland looks to be in the southwest part of Kansas, near Dodge City.

Hello All, I am new to the T Model world and have enjoyed learning a lot from information found within your forums - thank you very much. I hope that someone can tell me what the green bottle attached to the inner firewall just above the ID plate and to the left of the oil can as seen in this photo. Its a poor picture so I can add another in the...

DISCLAIMER: I'm not plugging these parts - I'm simply relating the story of the time, energy and expertise that went into creating them, and this will likely be of interest to many people.

Most folks look at Langs, Snyders, and other vendors websites and peruse the products they offer without much thought of what went into creating all those...

Latest project finished, started with repro brass ship's clock housings and transplanted the guts out of a 60 MPH GPS speedo, made matching faces on the computer and voila - expensive(?) looking gauges. Good enough for me.

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Richard give me a call, mis placed your number. Joe

I have abandoned the stock front end wishbone for my 26 speedster and gone with radius arms between the lowering brackets and the frame (see the attached photos for some shots of work in progress). I have a ball joint at the frame but the connection to the drop brackets is solid. This is consistent with what I see in the period speed books...

Picked up this axle jack with some T parts a few weeks ago. It’s missing a few parts and I was wondering what they looked like.

The manufacturer is J H Whetstone & Co. Lapeer, Mich.

See the pictures below and let me know if you can help out. Thanks!

I have owned four Model T's, and the crappy horn buttons all inevitably stop making contact. Is there a standard fix for this perennial problem? A new and improved button? A time tested work around? Thanks!

Dear Mr. Booth.

I see that you’re asking for your account to be deleted. I’m sure it’s for good personal reasons, but I ask you to reconsider.

Who am I? I’m one of the people who would like to own a Model T, but can’t right now, (or as it’s looking, may never be able to).

I’ve just scrolled thru your 1916 center door thread for the 5th or 6th...

Hello,

We are in Southwest Virginia (Marion) and so far from the coast that I would have never expected to see so much destruction. It is like a horror story. Whole communities washed away. Bridges and roads are gone. Telephones only work now and then and most places still have no power. We were hit by a flood and, of course, have no flood...

Hello all, I have a '26 touring I'm planning on putting wires on and was looking for any input as to colors. The car is two tone Washington blue w/black fenders, it has natural woods now. I'd like to use straw maybe, but what, in the vast think tank, does that equate to. advice is sought and considered. Thanks in advance, Wingnut

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I am setting up an engine to be run without a magneto. any idea where i can obtain 1/4 x 24 bolts to attach the starter ring ?

The 1926 Roadster I bought over 20 years ago came with a Ford F carburetor.

I was told at that time that it was the best Ford carburetor.

What made it the best is still a mystery.

I have never seen it mentioned in any carburetor tests or articles.

Is anyone using one now or have more information?

What Schraeder valve stems would be used on the ‘26-‘27 wire wheel tubes?

I recently advertised (not on here) our '21 Touring for sale. At 8900.00 the price was lower than most similar examples I saw listed. After two weeks I changed my mind and decided we would keep the car. While it was listed I got several responses, some interesting. I got low-ball offers for 5000.00, an offer to trade for a powered parachute and...

What is the correct spacing for a '26 coupe?

I bought a steel frame but I'm not even sure that it is correct for a '26 coupe.
Also bought an aluminum one. At least one of these is wrong.
Aluminum frame has a 1/2 measure, steel has 7/8
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Quick project for a rainy day. Made covers for my brass windshield support rods using Anti-Tarnish Silver Cloth and 3/4 inch stick on Velcro. Anti-Tarnish cloth was cut to 52-1/2 x 4-1/4 . While the support rods are fairly easy to polish, the salt air here right next to Admiralty Inlet takes more of a toll. We'll see how it goes...
Anti-Tarnish...

I am making to take the T in the mountains for camping. This would involve going up continuous grades of more than 6% for many miles. And certainly, I would need to go above 10% grade in some sections. A friend of mine agreed in the sanity of this idea and suggested that I get an outside oil line installed. I have no excuse with a inventory of...

Today I decided the clean up the rear outer wheel bearing and fit new seals on my 27 Coupe.

Left hand side leaks a bit but the right side doesn't so I tackled the right side first.

I have a set of Neoprene inner seals on hand so I pulled the hub off and dug in.

Once I got the sleeve out I discovered there seemed to be no inner neoprene or felt...

Can someone recommend someone who works on Stewart Model 160 speedometer heads?

Thanks
Daniel Snell

I took Henrietta to the Morgan swap meet last weekend. The tubs are set up on her side boards from the trayback, all stocked with hand tools far sale.

The most frequently asked question was, Did you drive here? My usually reply is that she is too heavy for me push, specially when loaded.

Purchase of the day was a fully sprung child's tricycle...

Some years ago, all the guys in my Model T club were installing a tin plate with a crease in it that sat under the hood on the radiator rod, the purpose of which was to keep rain off the spark plug wells. I can't seem to find this fix on the internet- it really worked, and I'd like to install these on the T's I have now. Does this ring a bell?

I was driving along after work enjoying myself when suddenly I heard a clank and a crash from what sounded like underneath the car. I looked behind me and there was a black round thing in the road. Thankfully it was just a small gravel road and I was able to stop and pick it up. Coming up on it I thought I had some sort of catastrophic failure...

Just saw this on Facebook, a German body shop was commissioned to do the recreation of the Model T car Aloha Wanderwell drove around the world in the early 1920's.

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Very well done.

Link:

Years ago I attempted to do a replica, got started on chassis, then didn't ever finish the task, so it is gratifying to...

Looking for any information on Strong Hold small drum brakes, pictures, directions or brochures Thanks Jim

I've been spoiled. I'm used to buying usable old spark plugs for under $5 at Hershey, Chickasha, etc. Sometimes I find decent restorable old plugs for $2. Fortunately at this point I have enough to last until the sale after I'm gone. :D
Currently there's a set of four NOS Edison 14 on EBay. The bid is $61. The sale will end Sunday afternoon. What...