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Friday was a good day.

I paid a visit to see Mr. Ray Wells who is working on the 1904 Model B Body.

Ray Wells was wiring new homes for cable in the 1960’s when he changed careers
and began making custom made office furniture for the San Diego market.

That led to a company that employed (11) people which he sold in the early 1980’s.

He had been...

i have a 26 coupe made in Canada i want a set of sill plates not sure what they look like or if someone has the size of then bought a set from langs but they will not fit on the sill so if someone has a set they will sell or have a picture or the measurements of them let me know you mike

Being far from a mechanical expert, I am unsure what to do so my car runs better on battery. I am running a 1927 tudor with a Holley carburetor and an Atlas exhaust manifold - the same manifold that I have been using since I bought the car in 2006. The car has never been a strong runner on battery but now it is backfiring and has difficulty...

If anyone would happen to have a pinion gear close at hand, I am looking for a couple of dimensions/measurements. Basically I am looking for the overall width/diameter of the gear (widest point) and the overall height of the gear. There is a 300+ mile difference between myself and certain spare parts and this is one of them and I need these...

What is the diameter and tread size foe the radiator filler neck on a T?
Jon Crane
Rochester Mich

Ok... so I have a 26 that sat for about 40 years, transmission is tight. If I put the parking break on it is almost impossible to crank though I can turn it .I can start it by jacking up the rear wheels and then after it warms up a bit hit the brakes..seems high gear is tight / stuck.. I drive it around town a few miles then park it, next morning...

Would anyone have a body number close to B25236? If so what is the year and build month and year? Thanks, Art

I was just over on the Model A forum, they have a very extensive list of Model A websites that pertain to Model A restoration.
Why don't we start something similar here?
Take a look:

Rod

After 5 years and two truckloads of money, Ole Gert, my 26 Touring, is ready to come out of the hanger for a test flight in another month or so. It’s been a hoot and I’ve enjoyed the whole process, even when things weren’t going right or I had to redo something 3 times before it worked out right.

Come fall I’m going to start on a 1915 3 passenger...

I am looking into rebuilding a Warford transmission. Actually, more of cleaning and inspecting it. Could someone direct me to a manual or online reference?

I ran into problems when I tried to uninstall the nut on the shaft. I can’t seem to get it loose.

Thanks Matt!

While cleaning up the magneto magnets this evening, we found one cracked magnet, and with the lightest tap it broke. Looking in the catalogs, you can not purchase a single replacement magnet. Have any recommendations for a replacement? I was thinking of calling on Andy Loso.

Also is there any reason NOT to glass bead blast them?

You called me from a blocked number this morning so I could not call you back.

Here is the original thread on the MTFCA Forum that I posted a couple years ago:

Here is one thread John Mays started:

FJ

I need to drill two holes in this pail. One about 1 diameter in the bottom, and a second one about 1/2 diameter near the top.

I expect this coating will want to crack and/or chip — any suggestions for doing a neat job on this?

I have been working on repairing my KR Wilson pan jig. There were two places broken on the top of the table at a couple of the pin holes. My plan was to weld up the broken area and then re-drill the 5/16 hole for the locating pin. I found some speciality cast welding rods. The description said they were designed to weld oil soaked , dirty, heat...

I'm suffering from acute CRS, so bear with me.

What's the coolant capacity of a 1923 T engine with the correct low radiator?

Look on the classified for what I am bringing to the Nations . Dan

A friend surprised me with this lifter on the winter tour😀

I went to two local flea markets this week and bought old tools.
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They are, a T5893 1 plug & headbolt wrench, 11708B 42 wrench, the monkey wrench, and a Bridgeport Mfg Co valve spring tool marked PAT'D MAR 16, 1920
I hope I never actually need to use the valve spring tool. I will remove the rust from it and hang it on my...

Nice 26-27 Roadster pickup bed. Note front panel with battery bump out and filler strips are intact. Inside flanges where wood would be mounted are in good shape. Channel under tailgate has some rust, but every one I have seen has rust here and that piece is reproduced, to my knowledge. Flat surface on one flareboard has some rust-through, but...

Trying to read up on, and head off any issues with a stroker build, I read about a possible interference issue with the Scat stroker cranks and new Stipe cams where the counterbalance or rod would touch the cam. Apparently didn't happen with reground cams.

Is this happening? Or did someone just linebore the block too close to the cam? If it is...

A little time is all it takes with minimal supplies. My Dad and I came up with this system years back, you can even make up a chain and bell crank to still use a hand throttle in conjunction with it.

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Simple list of materials from your local hardware stores; 2 feet 1/8 X 1...

As I’m dialing in the adjustments on my Stromberg OF with road tests I was wondeing if others who have an OF in their cars have a favorite timer to use in combination.

But my mind is on distant roads...
Boy, howdy! For now it's a sweet daydream, but spring and summer will come, I'll have a T ready to go, and I'll be off to explore distant country roads in my magic flivver. I recommend it highly. :)

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I'm going to check out a '29 Model A tudor sedan tomorrow. I will probably buy it if the seller and I agree on a price. I am wondering if there are any Model A parts vendors that offer service as good I have from gotten from Lang's on my Model T parts for the past two years. Anybody had really good luck with Model A vendors? :?: I know a couple...

My brother and I recently inherited our Father's first car-a '14 Touring. It needs a new wheel,cleaning out or replacement of the gas tank and my brother wants to add electric starting capability. While we'd love to use and enjoy the car, neither of us is inclined to take on these projects. While the wheel is something we could do, the other two...

Others may be in the same boat so I am going to ask here. While I have a couple of ideas how to fix them, does anyone redo them or sell them? or even suggestions. I am thinking about punching out a couple of silver disks (from silver dime) and solder in place of worn contacts? We did that with a set of Morris Minor points when I could not find...

I just received a pacemaker. My model T is a 1924, so the coils are fairly close. Should I be concerned about rf interference from the coils and or mag?

Thanks,
Mike

I do not understand why Ford made the TT cab so cramped.

The seat needs to be moved back at least six inches to allow an average person to sit comfortably.

And the cab could easily be a foot wider, the running boards are much wider than necessary.

In many TT cabs I can not even get in the driver's side door.

Ford was a genius, so there was a...

Has anyone installed a model A crankshaft with the added counter weights into a T block? Looks like modifying the block for the weights may be required. Comments? Pictures?

Heater installed almost ready to head south. B753518D-604D-4786-B62E-3DDE3B5D55D6.jpeg
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Does anyone know where I can locate an article on engine repair that was written by Milt Webb (I think)? In the article he continually stressed the importance of checking the fit of the 4th main. Also reminded you to scrape off the goobers of sealer after assembling two parts together. I used the article before but can't find it now. I used it in...

Will be posting in the up and coming week. Please take into consideration that everything is depended upon what front spring configuration you are using. Will start off with the mounting and setting ergonomics. Hope you all enjoy!

Speedsters with overdrives and the like need better steering, so safety is a must if anyone plans on getting their T...

Shown in the news today.
Follow the link:

3:02 Welcome to www.ModelT-Tips.com

11:29 Engine 01 Cleaning the Block

37:17 Engine 02 Babbitt Caps and Block

36:22 Engine 03 Machining Block at Machine Shop

32:21 Engine 04 Line Boring Block

29:48 Engine 05 Finalize Block and Caps

6:12 Engine 06 Painting the Block

18:44 Engine 07 Cam...

My 1911 touring car project came with only the bottom of the two piece firewall. Can someone post the dimensions of the windshield riser section of the firewall? Is the windshield riser section constructed of a solid board or plywood like the bottom section? Thanks, Art

Finding more stuff on the shelves now asking for help? does anyone have any idea what these windshield stations and brackets fit, thank you for your help, Bob

Does anyone know the approx. total weight of a full set of fenders (roadster and touring), running boards, and splash shields?

Tom

Off set round holes. not square. a 1913 column up for sale has off set square holes.

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From what I see in Gail Rodda's Volume 2, this low head would be 1913-1917. Am I reading it correctly? Is there any way to pin it down closer than that?

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I gather this means March 24, with no reference to the year.

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Has anybody ever deciphered the marks on the water outlet? Some are...

A relative had asked me to help sell her late fathers 1931 Chevy 4 door. I know Fords, not Chevys. Anyone know of a forum like this for Chevys? I would like to research before putting it up for sale.

I'm rebuilding the Hog's Head for a 1925 T. I purchased Brake & Reverse Pedal Supports, Slow Speed Notch, etc... While test fitting today I noticed there is a lot of travel in the brake pedal before engaging the cam. The wear on the pedal cam is excessive. Couldn't find a supplier that carries pedals. After a couple of hours searching these...

Has anyone tried to use a small car drum brake from the junk yard, on their own? I know there are several store bought set ups, to easy! I would like your ideas, thanks. I have a 21 roadster.

Today was the Marietta Swap meet.
Many thanks to the Country Roads T and A club for once again holding this 10 anniversary meet. The weather was good, a full house of vendors with a constant flow of buyers.
The ladies in the restaurant did their usual outstanding job of supplying good eats, including homemade pies, cookies, coney dogs and sloppy...

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This is mine that Im installing on the TT.
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The last two photos I borrowed from forum. Jay is a much better photographer than I.
I have a foot cut out for it and need to see mounting locations and linkage setup. Any help would be...

Where are the reports and/or pictures from this year's Winter Florida tour? There are an awful lot of people keeping silent. Any information would be appreciated by all, I am sure. Thanks!

Just trying out picture posting...need to know how to do this so I can post drawings. ;)

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The Southern Nevada Model T Club go on breakfast runs every Saturday morning. We meet at Vicky’s Diner and then tour as a group to some breakfast location. Today we were headed to Black Bear and we were joined by the forums very own Jeff Stevenson the forum administrator. We woke up to rain so I wasn’t sure anyone would even show up. 17 for...

photo of 1912 column

I just had a cracked cast aluminum intake manifold from a 1910 Buick welded, tedious job finding a person who was willing to do it but it was done and done well. My 1909 Buick also has a cast aluminum intake manifold, as do both my 1912 Model T's. Anybody know why cast aluminum intakes were used on early cars? Both the Buicks also have cast...

Anyone know what axle or wheels are on this trailer? The guy selling it is sure its model T. NOT ! Nice little trailer. I have not seen it in person so I dont even know tire size.

Hi,
From next month, we will begin work on the 1916 Model T town car. I request some one to give me the following information just for my curiosity.

1)What is the difference between the Model T laundaulet & Model T Town car?

2) I found out that only 802 Model T town cars were made. Any idea, approximately, how many are surviving?

I have...

The time has come for me to replace the top on my 1924 touring. I now have removed literally hundreds of staples which were used to put on the current top and fabric back in the 60s or 70s. My question now is, how do I know if I have the correct wood in the bows? I need to know what kind of wood was originally used for both the main straight part...

Yesterday I was checking things out on my TT and I noticed the sockets on the drag long were quite loose. What is the procedure for repairing these? The ball looks consistent round but the socket doesn’t look quite as good.

I enjoy finding foreign and exotic places the lowly Model K made it to during it's brief tenure. This is one of them:

Calaf, Spain, northwest of Barcelona

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A Ford Six once drove these streets, along with other fine automobiles;

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October 24th, 1907 El Mundo Deportivo, (The Sports World);

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Economics - 101 , The Law of Supply & Demand.... Continuing Amazement!
While reading the thread about the Jeep, Explorer, mini-van', Model T Pick-ups claims, (s'pose we might as well include politicians, too), it reminded me of starting my first day at E.F. Hutton - Black Monday, 1987 . Having observed the mayhem of that day, there's still a...

Today it warmed up into the 30's and I took my wife to town in the 09 Touring for her first ride in it and she gave me the thumbs up so I guess I can keep it now. We have both been sick so we had to recover and wait till it warmed up for that first drive but I have made 2 other short first drives before to check it out and almost had to sleep in...

I've been looking for a toolbox to put on the running board of my 26 Tourer for a while but all the ones I have looked at have either been too rusted out or looked too modern.

I came across a fairly sturdy toolbox at the Muji shop in Chatswood today. I plan to fix the colour with some black paint. It is made in Japan so the steel and overall...

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I found a dimmer coil I’m going to put on my 1921 with the combination light switch/horn button. I know how to wire it but am wondering about how and where the single wire going to the headlights goes.
I found the picture with the arrow in it on a previous post and the single wire goes to the other side to a connector to the wire to the lights....

As with many things Ford, the Ford Special racers made a big impact in the day, yet seem mostly lost to history. As with Ford's two big cars, Models B and K, I suspect part of the problem is they were on the scene for such a short time, and then they were gone.

The Ford Special racers (wish I knew how many for sure, at least four, and I suspect...

I would like to know where the battery was originally located on my 1909 touring I assume it may have been secured under the back-seat.

I am converting the 1915 headlights to Brass 1913 headlights with the quartz/halogen conversion pieces from Chaffin. (see 1st photo.)
Is the Diagram the correct wiring? (second photo).

The original wiring used the blk and white wires from the switch wired directly to the bulbs (internally grounded?)
When I tried wiring the Blk and white wires...

Looking for some information from those that may have an original drive shaft bushing facing tool, like those shown below:

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I am looking for the diameter of the cutting face from an original tool. The overall outside diameter of the thrust surface of the bushing is 1.5625 (1-9/16 ) and I can...

I bought a magneto horn about 40 years ago and it had a transformer with it. I have always used it with the transformer inline, has anyone seen this before ?

Too much fun in Las Vegas. Drove the Strip today in the T.

Valet parking was interestingly the Luxor. It turns out the valet’s grandfather was one of Henry Ford‘s best friends. He was a violin player as was Henry Ford and henry ford loved the guy.

His name was Albert Hallup and played violin and cimbalom.

Jeff

I don't think Ivan Zenkevich's videos have been posted on the new forum.

They are in Russian but still worth a look.

Roadster video:

Ford Model T Snowmobile Video:

If you're not comfortable clicking on the links above you can find them by searching for Ivan Zenkevich Model T video

Hey guys hoping you can help me out this is my first time posting but the forum has really helped me out putting this 26 roadster together, I'm 16 building my first T and I have some books to help me along the way but having trouble with the wood kit which I think would be simple to install. I purchased a kit from Snyder's (part numbers T-1244)...

I found spool pieces inserted inside the frame rails on both sides of one frame while looking over some T frames I have. They’re at the rear portion of the frame. Instead of the three rivets being used for the corner bracket, one rivet was left out and this tubular support was in its place. There is a corresponding hole on the bottom rail in line...

Howdy Forum Friends,
I’ve recently been helping a neighbor by providing parts for his restoration of a ‘26 Enclosed Cab TT. At our last meeting I casually asked if the engine serial number matched the frame number. When he went home and checked; sure enough, they matched. Now I’m familiar with TV gearheads like Wayne Carini and the ‘Whats my Car...

Any one stepped up to the plate yet?

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This girl is 6 months and she went through the Lang's catalog with me. I wish I had a video, she went on flipping pages for ten minutes. We couldn't decide on which set of speedster lights to get and it is nap time, so we will peruse it more later.

I want to thank everyone who gave me advise on the trans. I just finished the tour in Florida, made it just fine . Will work on it when I get home. Thanks again. Clyde

I've spent a lot of time tidying up the wires on my 24 Touring and am wondering if there was anything that the factory did to prevent wires from chafing where they go through the firewall in the hole above the junction block. (see photo)

We have several drive ins that have car shows on the weekends....In the summer !! :roll:
One not too far away called Winks, I will get there this year, hopefully. So not totally OT.

Today I was close to this little burger stand called Bob's Hamburger. For $4.75 you get a real hot fresh burger that beats any of the fast food joints. ;)

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I guess these old photos had to come from somewhere.

model t 11-02-13 013.JPG 2014t 034.jpg model t 11-02-13 014.JPG 814036.jpg 814038.jpg Over the past 4 Years I have been blasted by the experts ,that every thing I say about my 12 is wrong so I will let the pictures talk for he. As for the ford there is no Made in the USA on this block never had never was no sign of it ever being there and the 150...

A question for any English members who can help: Is this an English T tool kit wrench - or an aftermarket item?
It would be uncommon for Ford to allow his brand on an aftermarket item though?

In New Zealand most Ts are Canadian and early ones US, so we usually have US and Canadian tools. I was intrigued by this one I found in a 'junk shop'...

Barcelona car show. Caption says 1913 models:

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I'm wondering if anyone on the forum has a car with a Livingood conversion installed?

How do well these cars drive in the sand?

I am in the process of replacing the top on my ’13 T. It is an early ’13 with an engine casting date of 12/15/12. I have three different types of brass Murphy fasteners on the car. They are the figure 8 style, the oval cast base style and the oval pressed base style. The pictures below show the three different styles. Can any one tell me what is...

Hi all will Hassler shocks bolt to a 26/7 big drum Ruxtel with( Rocky mountain brakes) so i can match the front hasslers on my 22 coupe cheers Warwick.

I need a 1978 Chevy aluminum bodied step van, 18’ long, that I need transported from the Fort Myers area to northern Ohio. I will pay well, and the window is early/mid March, and need it in Ohio by April 1st or so. If you are heading north with an empty trailer, I’ll pay well if you can help. Tmorsher@icloud.com to reach me....

I got the transmission apart today and measured the triple gear pins to see how much out of round they are... I got .0021 difference measured 90 degrees apart. I want to make sure I do this right while it's apart. The bushings in the are likely worn also as I can rock the gears side to side on the vertical axis a lot easily... Unfortunately I...

Went and got my neighbors 2N today, with eminent snowfall coming.
He plowed me out for years and mom. Now he has a little trouble breathing in the cold. And the old Ford is hard to start when it's below 20 degrees. So I park it in my garage and plow everyone out, for the last couple years.
I need to put a new fan belt on and I will be good to go...

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I hope this is not too petty, but it bothers me every time it happens and may be a issue with other members using the forum. Whenever I am scanning the forum thread titles and get to the bottom of the page and want to change to the next page, I touch the page box to change to the next page, but am never sure if I have hit the right page until I...

Hello,

I have a 1913 Ford Model T Touring. The engine serial # is C 11408. I've had a couple of different opinions regarding where the car and /or engine were manufactured and assembled. Can any of the experts out there shed some light on this or direct me to a reference? Thanks very much for your assistance.

Regards,

Dave Lewis

I just want to say thank you to Lang's and let folks know they are still a very good vendor. I have ordered a bunch of stuff from them this year and thru the years. Finally after many years of orders, I was missing a couple parts in the order. I contacted them, they made it good, no questions asked. The missing parts were put in my order I placed...

I've been working on these for a few weeks, and it's coming together well. My neighbor made an awesome drilling guide on a scrap piece of 1/2 thick aluminum using CNC equipment; it has the 10 locating pin holes, as well as 5 holes I can use to mark the center reference lines and two for the tail shaft. I've got all of the holes drilled 1/8 right...

Only 14 days until the 10th anniversary swap meet in Marietta, Ohio.
Meet starts at 7:00 am and goes until 3:00 pm.

Good food and good deals abound.

Model T and Model A !!!

Guys: Does any one have drawing with connecting rod measurements? Thanks, Dan.

I had the spark plugs out so I stuck a magnet into a cylinder to see if I would pull up any metal dust. Of course I did and it was more than I expected.
After removing the head this is what I found.
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There is a lot of soot and metal dust, plus some of the bolts are rusted, some oily.

I intend on cleaning...