MTFCA Forum

I have a '29 Model A Briggs Town Sedan, and four Model T's. The four Model T's are all open cars,...a depot hack, two Tourings and a Roadster Pickup. Because of the very cumbersome and inconvenient door lock arrangement on the Model A (4-door) Briggs Town Sedan, I'm wondering if Model T 4-door sedans have the same cumbersome and very inconvenient...

I went over my T pickup today with the inspection sheet from Mtfca that the club handed out at last years Christmas party, and I found a couple things I want to ask about.
1, the hand brake lever mounting bolts. Best I can tell the inspection sheet wants to see cotter pins or lock washers.
I currently have nylon lock nuts. Same situation with the...

I'm getting ready to put the engine back in my '17 touring and have a question. In sealing the coupling ring that holds the ball around the universal joint to the engine do you recommend:
1- The paper gasket installed dry
2- The paper gasket coated with grease
3- The Paper gasket installed with permatex 2
4- The paper gasket installed with ultra...

When did the wheel manufacturers start using embossed letters on the splice plates? Looking at many of the cars here at the Ford Piquette Plant, I see many of the wheels have no letter at all on the Models A through S. Some other cars have an H (Hayes) or P (Prudden) on the splice plate.

Hi folks,

US Army signals intelligence collection truck from WWI in France. Can anyone identify the vehicle it is based on?

John E0CD7197-514B-4D2E-A62E-B323B6321B18.jpeg

this pic, posted earlier is of the 09 front axle. Am needing the equivalent but for the later axle with room for the spindle arm hole. Help?

Do you guys ever get to this place?

DrivMusm.jpg

They seem like nice folks and displayed my paintings there for a time.
Just a heads up.
Rich

Model T # 3627 Out runs the law
Bozeman Daily Chronicle 1915
1909 Model T Out runs the law 4.jpg

Pardon me if this topic has already been discussed, but has the MTFCA or MTFCI discussed a 100 year anniversary trip retracing the 5600 mile Park to Park Highway tour of 1920? What an amazing tour that would be!! ;) It started in Denver, went through 11 western states, to 12 national parks, took 76 days, ended back in Denver. Imagine that on the...

I know this is a topic that has been discussed frequently on this forum. I am gearing up to remove the hogshead to install new kevlar bands and would like to do some restoration while an at it and I also need to charge the mag (hopefully in the car). I have read about many procedures of sealing shafts and I think o-rings or modern seals might be...

There was a discussion a couple of years ago about the size of the loop and number of turns for the loop. I've had several NOS priming wires over the years, and have misplaced or sold them. I recently acquired another and here is the information. Outside diameter of the loop has an O.D. of exactly one inch, and the number of turns for the wire in...

This picture appeared as part of an article in my local paper, West Newsmagazine in St. Louis County. The car doesn't look familiar to me, but I suspect that there are plenty of people on the forum who can tell me the make and year.

Westland-Acres-FRAZIER.jpg

Thanks in advance.

I try to lube my T's every 250 miles and do an oil change every 500 miles. I used to keep track of how much gasoline I was using and figured that 35 gallons equaled about 500 miles.

Then I started messing with hour meters. My experience, don't mess with the $15 - $30 electronic meters from Ebay or Amazon. They don't last. This one is from NAPA...

my new name, Im going to like the new system signed-Richard G,

The UK Daily mail has a rather interesting article on using model T's to play polo rather than horses. There are some great photos.

Capture.JPG

For several days now there's been a raging bushfire nearby to Frank's place in Victoria.
Just now I've noticed its been raised to Emergency status.
I hope he, his lot and his T's are all OK.
Rob

I am rebuilding the steering column for the '27.
The column is in primer.
Is there a bearing that need to be in the bottom of the column?
Steering_bottom_bracket.jpg

Yesterday we had 7 Model T's at a school in El Cajon California. The cars were 1911 touring, 1924 touring 1925 touring 1926 touring 1927 touring 1914-?speedster and 1926 Canadian roadster. Three classes came out to see our cars. Hopefully some of those kids will grow up to own Model T's and keep the hobby going.
Norm

For those of you who followed this saga. Well, I paid $60 for the w marked hubcap on ebay. It arrived today and it was very nice though the seller sent it in a soft padded envelope! Yes, it arrived bent! Luckily not enough that pressing it between a wool blanket couldn’t coax it back to shape.

Will there be a homecoming this year? If so what are the dates.

Chris,

I'm sure you've got a ton on your plate getting this thing up and running. Here's one for the nice-to-have list.

Does phpBB have an option for a button or checkbox or some way to mark a topic as read without having to go into it. I know that when I log on, my eyes go straight to the topics with the color red icons because that means they...

While I wouldn't consider myself a purist, I am very particular and when doing something on the Ts, I prefer it to be original unless I purposefully choose to do otherwise. I'm thinking I should purchase the MTFCI judging guidelines (I prefer the term restoration guidelines), but I'm not in on the inner workings of the MTFCI and don't want to do...

Several people have mentioned it in passing in other threads, but the color of the little icon thingy on the left DOES change color after a thread has been read,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BUT................only after you leave the page and come back. After reading a thread and going back to the 2019 Forum page, it stays the same color. Is there any way to...

I have been trying to email you but mail will not go thru.

In mid 2018 I was very excited to be on an outback Australian adventure with my son and the T. Unfortunately we had a low speed rollover accident in some deep loose dirt. I assumed that my car would be assessed as a write off by the insurance company so with that in mind I began the search for another car to buy. Brass radiator T's are hard to...

I received a few questions about the head I am running. I too do not know much about it. I have attached a few links to the information I have obtained on it. As you can see in the pictures, I had to perform a lot of work to get it into working condition. Leveled both the top surface and shaved the decking surface. Where the head bolts go through,...

Registration for the Sierra Vista tour must be mailed before January 16th. There are only a couple motel rooms remaining in Sierra Vista. Call Richard or Joss with any questions. The post tour in Tucson has ONE opening remaining.
Thanks for all those who have signed up. Almost everything finalized this week.
Joss

Susan and l and Gene Carrothers are on Waikiki having a cool drink.
Jackie C and Tom and Cathy Miles stayed on the ship
20190108_114855.jpg

Tried setting up new account old user name has been used , password has been used and invalid email invalid, cannot post to form where other people have, have not received an email, then got to this site?? thanks

If you are taking I-10 from the east to get to Sierra Vista - you will be going thru Lordsburg, New Mexico.

I just called Mama Rosie to make sure she is still open ... ;)

Read

Most days you can find Rosie at Second Chance Lumber Yard in Lordsburg, NM.
The store number is @ 575-542-9022.

Rosie's cell phone number @ 575-590-4570

Budget Motel...

Many of us have this vintage Model T coil tester.
Jefferson Tertr Ad.jpg
Figure 1. Jefferson Model 28 Combination Tester

Model 28.jpg
Figure 2. Jefferson Model 28 Buzz Box

Its main usefulness to me is a quick and dirty go-no-go tester for checking coils.
I recently acquired a second one so I decided to “restore” it.
Upon opening it up...

A curiosity question from me

Why does a T run better on mag than on battery? Is this actually the case or is it a myth? Is it a stronger spark? If so, once combustion occurs, does the size of spark even make a difference to the explosion?

I'm not a T owner, but in several years I would like to get my own well-running stock one, and I'm trying to...

It there a way to load more than 25 posts on one page? Is this something I can customize on my own?

Thanks, Erik

Hey All, welcome to 2019

Many of you may know that I’ve been working on a makjor body of art work based on the rebuilding of a model T Ford as a metaphor for the maintenance and aging of our own bodies. I’m now supplying the gallery that will open my exhibit in April with images for the catalog. I’d like to find someone who could send me a high...

Is there any use for used u-joints that are too far out of spec to use?

I just bought a new one from Langs and have two that are worn out. They're about to go in the scrap metal pile but I always feel bad about throwing out Model T parts, no matter how bad they are.

I'm in the process of replacing the rear axle seals in my 1926 Tudor and I'm not sure if I should replace the friction material on the brake band while I have it apart.
Hopefully the pictures I took came through ok, the band lining is about 3/16 thick however the brass rivets are exposed and in my thinking they should be countersunk

Also how do...

I am trying to plan ahead this year please help... Thanks

I had the the switch on my 24 rebuilt by Ben Martin. What a wonderful job! My question is should the lettering on the switch ( BATT MAG DIM) be painted white, or left black. Thanks in advance

MTFCA 2019 Forum using phpBB

Two example custom DMY date format settings in case the three inbuilt phpBB DMY formats don't suit.

User Control Panel or Edit Profile
Board Preferences
My date format
Custom

r displays eg Thu, 10 Jan 2019 22:20:37 +1100

D j M Y g:i:sa T displays eg Thu 10 Jan 2019 10:20:37pm AEDT

49895608_338888576930997_4141141440270958592_n.jpg

I saw in your blog that you've been straightening warped exhaust manifolds. Would you mind explaining your method in doing so and explaining how warped is too much? You also mentioned that others were disqualified by other defects . What were those defects? I have a pile of manifolds that look pretty good but could use a good once over and some...

Three of the exhaust manifolds I straightened were so far gone that they didn't survive the process. Would it be worthwhile to vee cracks like this and braze them?

Checking out the new forum. Pretty cool!! Different but not impossible.

So I spent the day finishing two OF's and putting them in the mail. Should have taken a photo when I had 11 of them on the bench doing various machining processes to the mating surfaces on them. Had the other two in boxes before I thought to line them up and take pictures....

FB_IMG_1538248103819.jpg

I found the perfect persuasion device for my wife. It works on the insanely noisy T 6 volt electrical system and has 2 USB charge ports. One for me and one for her iPhone’s hungry power (2amp). 2 wires and Hidden under the dash - it’s 2”x1.5”. So useful!

BB1C1FC6-09AE-4AE9-A760-3E531B3C6DFA.jpeg

902ACD11-F398-4503-A4C9-4B3784C66216.jpeg

20190106_160109.jpg
After owning my 24 Tourung for 2 1/2 years I finally have the engine ready to install

I've been working on my T lately, getting it ready to make a longish trip to a friends house. When I started it this afternoon to take it for short test drive after readjusting the brakes and resetting the timing a bit. Starts fine, but the generator is showing about 8 amps of charge, not really a problem, but perhaps a bit more than needed,...

While I'm playing nurse during my wife's third knee replacement, I'll give the new improved forum a try. I spent New Years reading the paper...

Bay1.JPG

I found this is Mr. Ford's favorite photo:

Bay2.JPG

Our friends in England are exercising their old cars in a town called Brighton.

Bay3.JPG

Just surfing the tube and came across an old episode of Charlie's Angels titled Antique Angels (1978). It has a setting of an antique auto ralley. A couple of NICE looking Model Ts appear in the background. An early model red / brass touring has a drive though appearance, later a red / brass speedster makes an appearance in a static scene. It...

working!!!! no changes to name or password,but no vehicles for sale???? pics are great!!! charley

Until 1950, my grandparents lived on Wayne Avenue in University City, MO. Their next-door neighbors were the Murphy family, who had four sons in their teens / early twenties. The two older boys bought a Model T for a few dollars and drove it around the neighborhood. They would sometimes give kids a ride or let them play in the car. I think I was...

What the standard method to attack loose drive gears in the steering gear?

Thanks,
Mike

Just a little...

snow.jpg

So how many Wayne s are now on the forum? img002.jpg

Thinking of getting one or the other. Which one do you find most useful? What are both best used for? What media do you use? Since my use would be limited , how do the Harbor Freight units hold up for hobby use? Thanks, Dave

I have a Model TT Truck with the metal in closed cab. I need to attach the side window strap to the side windows to lift them up and down. My question is: How have you TT Truck owners done that? I need some good ideas. My side windows are safety glass. I have the strap and window, but no fastener.

We have a 1912 front wheel that will not come off. It goes around nicely with the nut, washer,bearing removed. We can not pull or knock off it with a big hammer from the back side. The other side came off easily. I am thinking maybe the bearing came apart but it goes around smoothly. Got any ideas ? ? Al {:-(

The shiftlock assembly on my TT will not keep the Ruckstell in underdrive. When driving in Ruckstell underdrive the Ruckstell slips into neutral. When I removed the shiftlock assembly I found that the piece with the chisel edge that is supposed to be on one side or the other of the yoke is backed out and pushed into the piece it is supposed to be...

I tried to repost the 22 center door for a friend and there is no new topic button ?

Chris should be commended for the new site. Many users may not realize that the new sites is much more secure, especially if you know how to use it. The prefix (before the www. etc.) is the key. http:// is an unsecure version of the site while https:// is the secure version. You can get there by typing https:// before the rest of the URL, as such:...

Back in the 2018 forum, I thought there was a good description of how the wires were placed on the armature. I tried to locate it for educational purposes but could not find it on the old forum. Does anyone know the date and time of the posted pictures.

Thanks

Forgive me. This stuff is probably covered already, but if so I missed it. My two questions:

1. On the 2018 forum thread titles were listed in blue. Once I read any particular thread the title was then in red until someone added a response. Then it went back to blue in it's new top of the list position. This feature made it easy for me to know...

I got registered.

Let's try a pic.

TT loaded. 08.jpg

Yep, that worked. How 'bout this one?

Jerrell's Engine.jpeg

or this one?

20151122_132535.jpg

Chris has disabled posting on the 2018 Forum. Time for everybody to get on board!

train.jpg

there is a users online list at the bottom of the pages.
If you click on a name it sends you to a page that gives a bunch of info about them.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

If you want the forum software to keep track of which threads you have already read, it pays to log in first thing every time you enter the forum.

If you have already read all of the threads in a category, but they aren't all marked as read, you can mark them all as read with one click by selecting mark topics read in the location circled and...

If you'd like to add a signature line, like mine below, that show what car(s) you own or other additional information, here's how you do it.

Once you've successfully registered and are logged on, look at the upper right hand corner of the screen and do the following things:

- Click on the down arrow next to your username
- Click on User Control...

These Towncar photos were taken at a 2018 fall steam & car show in Ohio. The fellow had many Model T's and most all were for sale. I didn't have my camera with me so a friend I was with took these and sent them to me.

DSCN7502.JPG
DSCN7506.JPG
DSCN7505.JPG
DSCN7504.JPG
DSCN7503.JPG
DSCN7502.JPG

I Always thought a T snowmobile had dual rear wheels and a track.
But I see on the Snowmobile meet post, one of these:

Was this a common thing to do?
It would seem to me that by installing skis, and adding chains or as seen here those buckle cinches, a guy could have a lotta fun on a frozen lake.

Is it really just the matter of the skis,...

I am working on a 1912 Holley and am in need to the brass choke return spring. Does anyone know of a supplier for them?

With help from some great guys I managed to assemble my rear differential today... In fitting the driveshaft (with a Fun Projects modern Pinion bearing) it seems I could use some shims to set the depth that the pinion gear engages the ring gear. I had hoped to not use the flimsy paper gaskets that are available so this is my question:

For those...

Most are gifs, but pretty cool.

Well that Magnet was the little pixie folks. Totally ground itself up into the oil, (Gritty oil) Yikes!
The bushings in the transmission are toast, the crankshaft has a nice dark gray film attached to it, Yuck!
Well, I have another engine ready for it so shelve the old one.

I have a winter project!

All the Best,

Hank hanging in the playhouse!...

How do you post a picture of your car in the member information block at the right side of the post?

The Shanghai Auto Museum is a fairly new one. They have a good range of cars including a Model T (not shown on their website).

There are a few photos of a Model S here:

There is also a very interesting exhibition of racy car advertisements here:

It's great that the new forum can display double byte characters.

I thought maybe, we can have a few dedicated threads for BS pics and such.
I will start with funny...Buster Keaton :shock:

Tonite on turner classic movies starting at 8PM they are playing a whole slew of Laurel and Hardy films

Been a long time for me...

theater.jpg

I'm just testing to see if I'm back on the Forum and if I can get some photos to post.

1914 Touring BYRNE backyard.jpg

RP ModelT_lores.jpg

1911 me.jpg

contact.jpg CONTACT!!!!!

A strange creature at the least...
For some reason you have to tap it to see it move. I posted half a dozen gifs and didn't have to on them ? :?:

Some very interesting footage with a Model T river crossing at 2:18

Hello:
Working on a 1927 Coupe and wondered if someone could tell besides the head bolts which bolts on the engine need to be nickel plated.
Thanks Steve

Putting a 14 back together, putting in the long bolt on the steering bracket (through the wood block), am I correct that there is no washer involved?

Thanks

Ben

It will be nice having the past history registery from previous years forum with the new forum 2019. In the new forum, we do not have the past history of the member. I don't know if it is possible?

Kind regards,

Mario ;)

Test because I couldn’t find the previous tedt

Trying to see if my re-register works ok.

Hi,
I need to replace the gasket on the carbide generator.
What is the group's consensus on the process, materials, and method?
If you have any best bets, resources or success stories, I'd love to know.

BTW, I repaired my leaks with silver solder! Successfully, but not without trepidation.
Thanks for your advice.

Thank you,
Greg

One of the first things noted is that where on the old I could have maybe 10 lines of post on a smart phone screen before needing to scroll, the new one gives me but one open post (which is OK) until folks go wild with signatures and then I wish I had a thumbwheel.

I found out that if you too have smaller smart phones where you need landscape to...

:D Lets see what happens:

I am registered.

When using the old MTFCA link, (now 'bookmarked' and kept), am finding the previous Forum years going back to 2005 to be accessible. The same link allows the 2019 connection, but then only ID's back to 2018. Since saving many past threads/titles to reference for the expertise and knowledge of others, it is hoped those bits of information are not...

b hguyft7.jpg

This past Saturday marked the 105th anniversary of Ford's $5.00 per day wage...

wage.jpg

snowbank2.jpg