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Alright, so I just bought a stack of glass plate negatives, supposedly all from Ford Motor Company. I figured the group would be interested to see them and help me figure out what I'm looking at here. Most are Model T Era. Here are a few, I'll post more in just a minute.

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Are there any publications or videos or tips in replacing or repairing the threaded ends of the rear radius rods ? Are there any special strength threaded rod or bolts that should be used ?
Thanks for any advice or tips.
Bill

I drained my oil this evening and this part came out with the old oil. Had to wiggle it to get it through the hole. I've had a brass rivet and some small pieces of metal come out with the oil before but never seen anything like this. It looks like hardened steel, maybe a bushing? Bearing race? It's possible it's been in there for a while and just...

I think there are some T people located in or around the MO. River flood plain. Another Major flood is going on, a dam on the Niobabra River in NE.upstream from the Gavins Point Dam at Yankton SD. failed, just one of many problems. Lots of damage all along the river. I hope everyone is safe. Dave

Does anyone have a clear picture of what the pinstriping on the hood looks like on the early T's? I would like to pinstripe the hood of my 1910 T, but would like to see what one looks like. I realize they differ from car to car, but a basic solid red rectangle inside each riveted area is what I'm looking for.

Model T humor popped up frequently in the late teens and twenties. Here we see Joe Keaton (Buster Katon's father) on the left and Joe Roberts in a scene from Neighbors . Buster tried to use his father in films when he could. Both Joe and Buster did their own stunts and injuries were frequent. In this film Joe plays the boy's father (imagine the...

I saw this in Dukes encyclopedia, but I have never seen one in person.

Matt

If you haven’t seen it yet, check it out!

Dealers and Garages

There’s a shot of a Chassis dyno in there that is too cool.

Thanks to Adrian Whiteman in New Zealand for this submission/suggestion!

Jeff

Does that look like the right float adjustment for my holley vaporizer ? I am having trouble running out the prime, so I thought I should check the fuel level in my carb..

I have had my '14 Touring for over 10 years and when I got it the previous owner told me that he had completely redone the rear axle so other than checking periodically for play I have not done anything to it. It has Rocky Mtn. brakes but the previous owner did not put the Ford service brake drums back when they were added. I thought that was odd...

Going to Chickasha with: 1913 rolling chassis with depot hack body and newly rebuilt engine (less than 3hoursrun time) Ruckstell axle, 4 good wire wheels,3good wood wheels, like new brass radiator, several nice side lights, round gas tank, square gas tank, modified Model A crankshaft for Model T engine. 3 demo table rims. No Reasonable Offer...

Some of you have seen this before but its been a while and its time to share again.

In 1980 I was staying with my Grandpa on the farm just up the road from the farm he was born on and decided to go down to see what was in the old barns that still stood near where the house had been. The barns were full of old farm items and doors and windows...

Has the time come for the MTFCA to offer the ability to receive the Vintage Ford online.
After receiving the magazine for 48 years I believe the time has come to offer the ability to just receive it digitally. I will offer a couple of thoughts;
1. Cost, particularly for us that live outside of the USA. The postage cost does add up
2. Storage...

Anybody know if the Model Ts on this tv show, When Calls The Heart, are private cars that are being loaned or rented or are they prop cars? Either way pretty nice looking. Still waiting to see a glimpse of the interior in one to see if it has the correct lever and peddles or if it has been modified to make it more actor friendly to drive.

Been doing this for some time of various set backs and outside relocation. By making the bell crank and removing the handle/ratchet at the original location anything is possible from there. Look for yourself.

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Just use old parts as seen. Great for Speedsters or cars you are just not comfortable in....

........that is the question!

Now that my engine rebuild is almost complete, it's time to think about a speedster frame. My plan for lowering it (around 5 ) is to use a square tube front cross member that will enclose the spring at frame rail height. The rear will be two simple brackets that will lower the rails an equal amount. Now the...

Somewhat off topic; Any recommendation on a trigger-less nozzle and tip size for glass bead blasting?

We have been using the FIL’s air compressor and his small media cabinet. We have been busy media blasting the internals of the kid’s tranny before reassembling. The small cabinet really needs some upgrades. So far, we replaced;

• The single...

One more thing. My 27 has the headlight bar. I really don't want to remove it because to do so will break the paint on the bolt heads and possibly the fenders. I can't see how I can remove the engine trans assembly without removing the bar. Am I correct on this??

I have been helping a mate to get his T running again after a five year lay-off. The car gave him lots of grief on a 5 day rally with gunk in the fuel system, so the tank was removed, thoroughly cleaned and given the three step POR 15 tank treatment. Because it has a custom made fuel tank fitted by Duncan and Fraser when they lowered the seating...

I sold this T around 15 to 20 years ago to someone I believe in Idaho. It had clear finished demountable wheels when sold. It was equipped with a Ruckstell and Rocky Mountain Brakes. I was living in Encinitas, CA at the time. I would love to try and buy it back.

Ok, Again I apologize if I over did it on the other 101 thread. So everything will be the same except for the edge work. The key here you must be easy with the heat from welding and pacing yourself. This method will be using a core to act as a shunt in controlling heat, but pacing and not over doing it. Sorry for over stressing this but the work...

27 early Russell cars, today there are none in Winnipeg . This is Winnipeg 1912 the cars you can see all have 1912 plates black with white crest and numbers this was a cab service wc11-burke-1912.jpg

Those attending Chickasha please post pictures for those of us who can't attend. Thanks

Can a 27 engine/mag/trans assembly be removed from the front of the car without removing the trans cover? I am concerned the wider pedals won't exit the firewall with the trans cover in place.

What was the first year Demountable rims were offered ?

I bought a cast iron Warford transmission to put into my T. The driveshaft needs to be cut. How do I measure to make sure it will fit and work properly. How much play do I need to provide at the u joint. Thank you. Frank

I am looking for period photographs or even current photographs of cars with accessory 5 lug demountable wood wheels with the heavy fellows. I would also like any info about these wheels. This has been discussed previously on the old forum, but some more photos and info would be great! Thanks!

Does anyone have a good picture on how to mount a front license plate on a 1919 model ? Thanks for the help in advance.
CHRIS

Sent several emails and also to guy that had some going chickasha on the forum
Bob

Does anyone have a source for new metal stemmed inner tubes? I'm in need of a full set of metal stemmed inner tubes for my 1910, both 30 x 3 and 30 x 3.5 tubes. Any suggestions? Lang's told me they are on back order and have been for quite some time. I tried using the rubber stemmed inner tube on my clincher and the stem is way too short; it...

I've never been to Chickasha, but was told that it's almost a requirement to bring something to tote your purchases in. I'm leaving early- because I can't drive too fast.

I spent some time today setting up my shop for tomorrow’s lesson plan. I will be demonstrating another method a little easier for you all using only 5 pieces of metal. Simple tools and the high end tools will be shown to give you options. So for minimal cost you can have some excellent results.

Stay turned for tomorrow’s fun.

All the Best,

Hank...

got that 26-27 bat horn today from e-bay. its in great shape.honks fine.charley

I just noticed that Model T Haven is for sale. Kind of sad in a way but I can understand the owner wanting to move on and maybe do something else.
Another is Chaffins. Both have contributed much to the T hobby.
I’m almost 71 and can remember growing up with some of the earlier vendors that aren’t around any more. One that comes to mind is Marks...

Went to the Benson Ford Research Center today to see demountable rim drawings. Saw drawings for 30 x 3.5, TT, and balloon. Manufactures included Ford, Firestone, Kelsey, and Hayes. There must have been 30 or more drawings so for time constraints, I just looked at the most recent drawings for the different part numbers. Of the clincher rims, some...

Is anybody going to the Nitro, WV car show/swap meet in Winifield, WV April 11-13?

I rebuilt my Ruckstell and was careful to use sealant, but still have a small oil leak. It is really hard to find oil leaks because they are hard to see. I found mine by puffing colored chalk dust, the kind use for chalk lines, over suspected areas of the differential. The leaking oil washes away the chalk dust so that it is easy to see. I washed...

If you're in the area, I'd invite you to attend the annual McPherson College CARS Club swap meet, in McPherson, Kansas on Saturday April 13. It is entirely student-run. It is small, but we have a group from our local Model T Club that have spaces. Vendor spaces are indoors, just $25 and you can have a space with the rest of the T folks, if you...

Brief interruption today while we complete a mandatory update to the database.

Jeff

Here is a current listing on ebay for a tire iron with a TT part number.

Here is an old Forum thread with a discussion of Model T jacks and handles.

Is the first iron also a combo jack handle, or just a tire iron? I need to look for a real TT jack handle at Chickasha, and I want to know what to look for. I assume the twisted handle shown...

I built a rotisserie to assist in doing all the welding, painting, etc that I need to do on my various projects. I built it from 1/4'' wall steel pipe, 1200 lb capacity casters and my MIG. A short pipe enables it to be rolled around out of the way for storage. I'm not quite finished, a couple more hours should do it. 0310191710.jpg 0310191702.jpg

I'm looking to get a runabout top from Bakersfield swap up to Oregon, preferably Portland area. I'm happy to pay a fair gas/shipping fee for your trouble. Please PM me if you can help out. Thanks!

Does anyone know what type of bolts and or screws are used to install the Top Wood on a 1927 Model T Coupe as some of the holes are countersunk others are a square looking hole ... also what type screws are used to install the ribs .... Thanks for any help ... Joe Gallagher ....joeg48@hotmail.com

Setting up? Where?

I realized I have neglected you.

I'm sorry.

I wanted to say thanks to all of you for publicizing Lizzie's 100th Birthday Party, which was in Rhinelander WI, in June, 2014.
If you remember, Dennis invited you all, in an invitation which was kindly found, and forwarded to you all by Steve Jelf. (Thanks Steve!)

You may remember this particular...

Does anyone have a good picture on how to mount a front license plate on a 1919 model ? Thanks for the help in advance.
CHRIS

I purchased a magneto horn several months back. I was a able to test it this morning. It was making a noise, then went silent. I kind of figured it would have to be rebuilt when I got it.

Are there any repair folks I can contact? Is there a rebuild kit available? I've done some looking around and have come up blank.

As always, many thanks in...

I'm sure this has been discussed before, so please excuse the repetition. When it comes to hauling a Model T on a trailer, what are the preferred attachment points for hold-down straps? When I haul my Willys M38A1 Army Jeep I use heavy duty ratchet straps attached to straps wrapped around the front and rear axles as well as backups attached to the...

Can any of you guys out there on the left coast bring a Model T Depot Hack from Auburn, CA to the swap meet at Chickasha? It's a running car. Will pay $1,000 for the service. waterwalk999@gmail.com or 479-790-4229

Another cool early item, top bow saddle with square hole with 144E number cast in it, anyone have any ideas of what car this came off? Bob

This year's student-run event is coming up - May 3-4 in McPherson, KS.

The schedule is:

Friday evening Cruise-in on Main St (no registration necessary)
Friday Dinner featuring Donald Osborne (registration required)

Saturday Car Show (pre-registration preferred)

Last year we had 400 cars ranging from an 1886 Benz replica to modern super cars....

More pics were requested of my rod lathe. This machine is specifically built for that job. The machine turns the boring and the rod travels with the carriage. I have a facing tool at both ends of the bar so machining the bore and both sides of the rod can be done with one setup operation. I don't do many T rods anymore with it, there's no money in...

My father and I have made the decision to let our spare parts and project cars go. We have no lists or inventory sheets. Just come by on the way to the
prewar meet and buy what you want May not make it to the swap meet. om me

The MTFCA is pleased to announce that Seamus Hnat from Mt. Clemens, Michigan is the recipient of the 2019 Ben Yumori Award.

The Ben Yumori Award acknowledges someone who travels great distances in their Model T, promotes the club, is an ambassador for the hobby and encourages new members who will also preserve the T’s legacy.

A graduate of the...

these large manhole oilers have 1/8 pipe thread any idea what it was used on also duel elbow either vacuum or fluid elbow kooks like would be for old windshield wipers but no idea, cleaning tons of items up that have been buried for years
thank you form for the help, Bob

Rusty, my 1927 roadster pick-up (L.A.F.D. Mountain Patrol Vehicle), decided that he should have a short vacation whilst I was tasked with a bit of maintenance. Yesterday I dropped the pan maintenance cover to investigate a slight knock which suddenly developed in the #1 rod. This deficit of babbit material in #1 is the first time in over 10 years...

I am in NW Florida, in Pensacola, looking for a quality shop to rebuild my '24 engine. It needs a valve job and I thought I'd get the hardened valve inserts. Why not go for a whole rebuild at this point?

I really need forum input on where to take my business.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance,

Jeff Schroeder

I purchased a mag ring that was shipped to me in a taped up pizza box. The ring arrived ok as well as some cheese and pepperoni stuck on the lid of the pizza box! I just wanted to say thanks for dinner as I didn't make any plans prior to it's arrival. I think I'll order a gas tank and hope it's filled with beer! :D :D :D

I am looking for someone to rebuild my starter. New. To this site any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Brent

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Princeton, Illinois. Automobile Parade around 1917 maybe?

Well, it seems that even railroads proved to be a great market for the Model T.

I have uploaded a few Railroad Ts in the gallery:

Enjoy :-)

T Teammates,

Can someone reveal the function of this modification on the rear axle?

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Thanks,
John

Another part puzzle to solve, takes some thinking!

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Things I know and things I don't know (way more of the latter) from the blueprints/drawings at Benson Library of the Ford M racer drawings. I welcome any information or theories about mechanical drawings in general, and these in particular.

First, engine sizes and specs. The blueprints I've found at Benson Library are incomplete. Hopefully there...

I like Balance Beads. I don't know how they work, but a guy who works at a tire store told me they put them in truck tires regularly. I found on my speedster that they make a big difference when I drive over 35, the faster I go the smoother the ride right up to 60.

So I don't know if they would be recommended for a T that doesn't ride over 35....

My exhibition, Anatomy, opens the first week of April. These are photographs of model T Ford details that are metaphors for how our own bodies age and are rebuilt or replaced with donor parts. The original capture for these photographs was taken on wet collodion glass negatives.

Hi, Next Thursday I will be going Houston to Chicksha through Dallas in a Toyota Sienna mini-van mostly empty. If you want me to take stuff to Chicksha let me know soon. I have no idea what I am going to bring back. :D -- IV

I have a question about my axle inner bearing sleeve; does it matter if the small button on the sleeve, that locks it into place, has been ground off? Otherwise, the sleeve is in great shape as are the other three but it just happens that someone ground off the locking button.

I have 4 clear glass headlight lens. They are 9-1/4 inches in diameter. Do they fit any of the early gas headlights ... Thanks ...

Does anyone have some advice on how to install the brass channel for the windshield on the early brass T's? I have an all brass, Mezger Automatic windshield for my 1910 and I need new safety glass. I bought the brass channel kit, but there's no instructions and I don't have the old channel that was on the frame. Any advice would be greatly...

Does anyone have an idea what the estimated cost would be for a '26-'27 cowl... without the tank?

Tom

I really like this speedster. I know this is a long shot, but might anyone know who owns this, or perhaps have more photos?

Tom

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i was the only bidder,13-14 $25.00 26-27 bat $8.00 mod-a $2.00.everyone had a chance.wow !!!!!!!!.charley

Is anyone that rewinds mag coils coming to Chickasha? I brought out an estate where the guy rewound his onw mag coils. I may a bunch of his supplies and I was wondering if anyone would be interested in this stuff. I do not have a list at this time. Email me if you want more info. Dan

Peter and his group are sorting out the racer, this time cranking by hand and scooting up the street. If you watch the slowed down later portion of the clip you can see and hear the difference as Alan closes the auxiliary exhaust ports after the motor starts.

Click on the link below to see the video:

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We have seen this before....maybe several times. Here it is again.

Is this the way the spring fits?

The reflectors are extremely tight and don't move in the housing. Should I clearance them?

I know it's months away but I've got to plan ahead.

I can no longer walk Hershey and need a golf cart or something. I've been paying the outrageous prices to rent a golf cart there and refuse to do it any longer.

I'll need either a golf cart or two single person scooters. My wife loves Hershey but I'm not gonna ride while she walks.

What do...

This weekend the MTFCSD organized an Model T tour into the Borrego Desert. Yesterday we drove from Ramona and visited an earthquake fault in the desert. We had a geologist in the group and indeed we found two major earthquake faults. Along the way the desert flowers were in bloom, not really looking like desert except for the sandy trails.
Today...

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16 deg and windy outside.
Good draugh inside raised to 54. First test

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forecast below frezing and 20+ mph wind the car is ready I’m not :(
I only needed warmer weather a jump on
Spring KeyWest will have to wait.

I am scoping out a model kit of a basic T chassis using a combination of photo etched brass for the frame, crsss members, and leaf springs, brass rod and tube, and lost wax cast brass axles, wheels, etc.

Anyway the gentleman doing the artwork for the photo etch is located on South East England and asked if there was one available to be...

WARNING !!! SCAM ALERT !!!! SPECTRUM CABLE !!!
Opened my email this morning and had a msg. from Spectum's security dept. Second Notice saying I was illegally sharing copyrighted movies to friends. NOT TRUE. We called Spectrum (Not the number in the email !! ) and they said they didn't send it and checked my account and I was clean. IF YOU get this...

I'm looking for opinions on universal thread chasers for repairing the hubcap threads on the hubs and also the threads on manifolds. The tool I am looking at is the OTC7402

Some time ago, I performed a search to see if someone has characterized single Hassler springs to correlate physical properties (wire diameter, coil diameter top and bottom, free length, and number of active coils) to the part numbers and delineated car body applications identified in the Hassler Parts Catalog No. 103. This would be under the...

I’m looking for a touring (1925 or older). Might consider a speedster or depot hack. If you are bringing one to Chickasha, please message me. I’m not looking for a project and would like a Ruckstell and Auxiliary brakes.

Good morning, I found this interesting pan alteration while searching through the parts pile at Eric Barrett's.

My first thought was very quick oil changes!
Can anyone guess the purpose?

Have a great day!
Mike

Hey guys, I have a person selling 26-27 wire wheels and I am not sure what a good price for 5 would be? If they are clan and painted- what is fair?

Thanks,
Jim

I have to fairly large wooden crates I need to ship to California and need some input on who to use. I cannot use Fastenal, as they do not ship to California. If you have used someone and were happy with the outcome, please let me know.

Some pictures of the top frame that came with my 15 Runabout.
Is it the right frame?
Do I have it on backwards?

Attempting to acquire all parts and pieces to build my next speedster engine. What is the maximum SAFE cylinder bore for a 26 / 27 Model T engine? I will be using a pressurized oil system and Chevrolet OHV conversion.

The reason that I ask is that I inherited a set of Model A aluminum standard bore pistons (new) when my grandfather passed away...

It was sunny and a little above freezing today, so I decided to take Betsy for a drive. I got to the top of my street and she started hesitating and finally stopped in the middle of the street.

A quick inspection revealed a trail of rapidly evaporating gasoline back towards my house and a growing puddle of gas under the car.

Turned out that I...

If you've been to Chickasha several times you know that the weather can vary widely and change quickly. We're still a week away, but it appears that this time the days will be cool but sunny and the lows will be around freezing.

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