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I want to begin by complimenting Natalie on another fantastic job with this issue, and to Royce with his knowledge of 1915's. Next, I'd like to comment on Eric Macleod's article on Gordon and Marcia's 1916 Runabout. There are several items where incorrect data has been supplied, and can be verified in the current Judging Guidelines, seventh...

I have been getting the radiator on my 1914 speedster ready to put back on the car. It is a repro radiator possibly 25 to 30 years old or so. Its a really nice condition radiator that just needs cleaned and detailed. I have polished all day till my arm is about to fall off :( , but it is looking better. Now I need to paint the core and wonder what...

This hasn't been posted for a while:

Kind of out there!

I have a Ford G stamped Horn bell that is 8 long with a 3 open end and 4 3/8 inside front base diameter. I have this bell and would like to find the appropriate base mechanism to complete this item.

Dom

I have a pair of rebuilt u6 Zenith carbs,and T am looking for information how to set up.
Thanks
Fitz

I am dooing a revision on my steering gear and bussy I came across some questions
I have a 1927 T runabout Pickup
I bought some parts bij ModelTparts
does any body know why I get 3 new gears and 4 pins
in my car where installed 3 short pins and now I have it all open I can see that the top pin should be the long one.
but why than I get 3 shorts...

The Model T makes quite a few appearances.

I just bought a brand new KR Wilson mag gap tool but it was second hand and the gentleman took the instructions out of the box and never used the tool. Now I find myself without the instructions. Does anyone have a set?

Thanks, Brad

While on a ten day trip to this lovely country I did manage to locate a Model T Ford. I did not get to see the car or meet the owner but I was given these pictures and some info by his next door neighbor, who was our tour bus driver. The owner claims this to be the only Model T Ford in Costa Rica. I find that interesting but have no way to...

Before the cold set in Mark Eyre and I got the engine in my '13. This is a major upgrade for the car as it has been running an '18 engine for probably 70+ years. There is a lot more do do to get ready to tour but I am happy to be at this point now. 20190117_185532.jpg

Just got back 6 Model t coil from Erik Larson modeltcoils.com boy he did a great job. He repotted, adjusted and shipped them back to me in less than a week. I had him set them up on the ECCT. Now I only have to wait 3 months before I get to try then out. His pricing was fair and he packaged them very well. Just another great vendor help to keep...

I suppose it's me but I seem to be seeing a heck of a lot of new names appearing since the change over. I'm also thinking about the dial-up guys. Did they make it through?

Hi, I am trying to get all of the parts to put a Buzz Saw together. I have a Buzz Saw Table, with guard, 24 Blade, and a power pulley for my T engine. But now I was told I will have to get/buy/design and make my own Governor. I have looked on the web and have nit be able to find any designs for the Governor. So I thought I would ask this question...

This book is 1900 and 488 pages. Here's a couple pages I like.

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If you can borrow a copy of Mar 2019 Hemmings Car Classic magazine you may enjoy the article on a 1924 Coupe converted into a truck. It is on a car chassis. The before pictures are at least as interesting as the current renovation to me.
My wife has subscribed for me to HCC since 2006. I don't find things I relate to in every issue but some have...

Does anyone by chance have the measurements of this tool rack ? I have a good size collection of Mossberg tools that would great in my shop.

I ran across an ad for a swap meet in WV in April. Does anyone know about this event?

I happened to have on the TV Texas Terror (1935) starring John Wayne. It features a brass era T touring car that serves as a stage (says so right on it). As the T enters the scene it's steaming pretty good from the radiator. The driver stops, walks over to a water hole (looks more like a mud hole), picks up a bucket that is obviously waiting there...

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Who bought himself a Baby Austin/....

Captioned Harry Moore, 500 lbs. man, in car.

I've been replacing rubber stemmed tubes with authentic Schrader and Dill valve stems for years, and have never had a problem until today, with a foreign tube. The valve stem cores in the American tubes used to twist out easily, but not this foreign tube! I had to carefully drill out the core from the tube with about three different size drills...

This is a test to see if I can post. I've been able to lurk but not post. We'll see what happens.

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Please Note the following: Cost is if you pre register $8.00 and will be $10.00 at the door. This is the first time in over 30 years of having this event that the cost has gone up.

Lunch, Cutoff date to R.S.V.P. is Tuesday January 22nd. I have to call the caterer with the total a little before noon. IF YOU DON'T RSVP you will...

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We are now picking up the stragglers from the old system, the users that only post a few times a year.

This is posted on the old 2018 Forum on the 2019 Forum link.

This link will take you to new forum software.
YOU WILL NEED TO RE-REGISTER ON THE NEW SITE.
Your old user name and password will not work there.
You may have to use a different user...

I took a break from working on the website today and stopped by the radiator repair shop to check on progress. The core arrived yesterday and the owner, Randy, was assembling it and he let me watch the whole process. There really is an art to doing this right, and Randy is an artist. He’s been rebuilding radiators with his dad for 50 years.

The...

I have a 1927 Tudor with a vaporizer carburetor. The car is very hard to start when it is cold. But when the engine is warm, it starts very easily. It there an adjustment to fix this hard starting?

charlie-2 - Copy.JPG Charlie arrived on January 2nd and now lives in the garage which was once occupied by Otis. Charlie is a good guy and fun to drive.

Perhaps it has been discussed before, but it is an idea I never thought of....
While catching some TV this weekend, there was a commercial stating about using Dawn ULTRA dish-washing detergent to remove oil and grease from a car. In addition to it's common uses, they illustrated putting it on a cloth, then to actually wipe the tar and grease from...

There used to be a guy who made new sets of 5:1 gears for a TT. The last I heard he was selling them for $1,800.00/set!!! Are they still available?.

Some may recall that I sold a ratcheting band wrench to a fellow member late last year.

The member contacted me to say that he never received the item, despite USPS tracking confirming that the item was delivered a few days after I sent it.

The only conclusion we could come to is that the package was pirated, either off his porch or right out of...

looks close to Model T but never seen one like this could it be Metz or star ?? any ideas, Bob
thank you forum

So I got these shoes in the mail today. They look awesome but the rivet hole pattern is different. They're both the same size but it just seems oddly to me. Does that mean that one is earlier than the other?

Brad

This is way OT but I thought some of you might like this.
Someone sent me this drawing of modified race cars from the 60's that is great.

I remember most of them and had a personal relationship with many of them.
For example I helped which chassis design on Roger Treichler green 74
Richie Evan, Orange 61, I spent a lot of time talking with...

Sorting some T Parts and came across this pair. Model T accessory or off of something else ??
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I have read that prior to the release of the Model A, Edsel Ford commissioned a handful of 6 cylinder model T's. I have a couple of photos of one and would like to know more of the history of them.

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I recently purchased a single barrel Bridgeport tire pump. I thought it was the correct one for the 1915 era Model T. Now I'm not sure. I've noticed it does NOT have the Ford script on the bottom. Does anyone know what year(s) the single-barrel Bridgeport pump was supplied with new Model T Fords? Does it have to have the Ford script on the bottom,...

Found another one...... Over the years I occasionally match an unknown photo of a Model K with the owner. This one took a while. This photo of a Model K and Thomas Flyer appeared in an Automobile article about the 1907 Glidden Tour. News reports indicated Ford would participate in the 1907 Glidden with four Model N and two Model K. However, that...

The 5th Annual Mid-Atlantic Pre-War Swap meet will be held in Luray, Virginia, on May 16-18, 2019.

This swap meet is for Auto, Transportation, Steam & Gasoline Power Plant, Antique Tools, and Farm Equipment related items from the 1800s thru the 1940s.

You are cordially invited to join us in this event.

VENDOR SETUP
Thursday, May 16: 12:00...

Just thought I would try out the new forum. We are still looking for a line shaft driven vertical milling machine. I’ve found several horizontal milling machines, but am holding out for a vertical one. The type I am looking for would be an antique version of a modern Bridgeport. Many of the old machines were converted to run with an electric...

Guys: Has any one here ever drilled out the bolt holes in a Z head for 1/2 head bolt? If so what problems did you run into. I have test drilled a Ford iron head and works fine. Thanks for any info. Dan

I am looking for a frame drawing / blueprint that shows the correct frame tapper and hole locations on the frame. Preferably a 1912-1914 frame but can work with other year drawing if it will get me close. The ones I have been finding are from hot rod shops and don't give the proper dimension.

Originally, when I clicked on MTFCA in my favorites, I was taken to a page where I had to select the 2019 forum. Then I could select the forum, classifieds, etc. Suddenly a few days ago, clicking on that page brought up a SECOND page where I had to click on the 2019. That went on for a few days and now a THIRD page pops up, requiring me to select...

Just seen an ad in the new AACA mag. Coker tire now has 440/450 R21 tires for sale. I’ll be needing tires soon, but just doesn’t seem right to have radials on the old truck.
The brand is American Classic, not listed on their site yet.

Happy New Year All. Great to be on-board with the New Forum.

Got new axles and drums for a recent rear end project, and their assembly went together fine. A problem that is only an aesthetics issue, is that the assembled drums and backing plates leave a .15 gap. Not wanting to take the discussion toward replacing the axles, I am proposing a drum...

Did all T motors have two piece valves or did some come from Ford with one piece

Right now on Velocity channel.
Doubt they'll be any Model Ts but I have seen them before on the show.
Saw a couple Shelbys and a 30K mile 63 Galaxy 427 !! :D and some of them thar other cars.
Mopars and Bow ties... :roll: :lol:

I have non-demountable bands in my transmission and have started installing wood bands. I checked the steel bands on an old drum and managed to pound them fairly round. I've only drilled the holes in the wood so far, but noticed that the ends of the metal bands are slightly bent inwards at the lugs, probably from years of being tugged by the pedal...

I got the kits for all the upholstery and the top for my 14 Touring. I did the front cushion, but have no desire to tackle the rest. Has anyone had experience with Marcus at Heritage Interiors in Columbus, Ohio?

There will never be another Clint in my humble opinion, and since this vid was getting bounced all over the internet today, i thought i would share. A great man, a great director, and at his age maybe his last movie? Haven't seen the movie yet, but this short song by his friend Toby Keith, sums it up pretty well. Enjoy. :D

Registrations must be postmarked by Wednesday January 23rd with an email notifying Richard Held of your interest. There are currently 4 King and 1 QQ motel room available at Sierra Suites. It was 73 today in Sierra Vista with lots of sun. Come visit us from the 16th to 22nd. The Tucson post tour is sold out.
Thank you and happy T ing. Joss...

Started snowing a little while ago...we're in the
10 -12 areas. Wind and temps in the single digits. After the storm goes through, a potential for lake effect snow for Sunday, and another 6 !

Wife went to the store yesterday and I have no reason to leave the house, other than plowing the driveways.
Be safe everyone !! :)

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Another banner day at the Model T Museum, thanks to our great VolunTeers and donors.

Two line shafts have been installed in the Vintage Garage Machine Shop and the amazing machinery, dating from 1912 to 1920s is up and running! Congratulations to Jerry Kramer and all those who worked on this project and all who donated the machines that include...

Has anybody heard from my fellow New Yorker Dan Killecut? Seems like he has been absent from the forum for quite some time. I have always enjoyed his posts- hope all is well.

I recently sealed up my differential with Permatex Gear Oil Gasket Maker. I did a little experiment at the same time, applying some between two pieces of aluminum sheet metal and clamping them together. The sealant is supposed to cure in 24 hours but the fine print says it may take longer under cold and dry conditions.

I don't leave the heat on...

Normally I'd just add to existing post but we're hunting down a nasty bug in the forum and it appears to happen when doind a new posting with attachments and then making changes. so here goes.

Got the radiator completely assembled and leak free today - we started Monday. No idea why Brassworks is out 6 weeks. total cost out the door was $700....

Can someone tell me if my15's head is a Hi head or a Low head?

Well... it was 60 degrees, so I think folks on the east coast and Canada would take issue with the name of our tour today, but it was a challenge nonetheless. Rain. I think I need some Rainex and a hand wiper.

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It was ok until I hit the brakes and discovered that my Rocky Mountains weren’t adjusted...

When I attempt to enter the forum by selecting forum 2019 , I get into a request page asking for all my user info. When I fill out the form, my user name and email address comes back as being used . I fiddled around and somehow got to this point and can see the form and use it. What am I doing wrong??????????????

Hello, I was hoping to get some advice on a wire wheel hub that has a crack on the outer bearing surface. I'm concerned on the pressure
on this surface when the bearings are tightened. My question is, has anyone tried to weld the crack closed.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Steve

Should the visible outside edge of the spindle bushings be left natural, or were they painted black after assembly? In other words, when all is said and done, should you see brass-colored rings or should you see all black?

Can anyone identify these 4 parts, the year and if they are Model T? They are 2.75 inches long not counting the threads. They are black now but have some brass plating underneath. I think they might be prop nuts for a top. IMG_0039.jpg IMG_0035.JPG IMG_0029.jpg

I have seen in the past someone will post a picture of a 1911 T or an early 12 and someone will identify it as 11 or 12 but I can see any difference how can I tell the difference between a late 11 touring and early 12 touring by looking at a picture.Cheers From Winnipeg.

Do the Stewart models 160 and 490 work with the wood wheels?

Exactly what is the Vintage Ford Magazine section used for at the bottom of the forum ? The updated site has been up and running for a few weeks but know one has posted anything on the Vintage Ford.

Tell your kids and grand kids I'm sorry!
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Hello,

We are new to the world of the Model T. My wife and I went to a Model T Driving Experience in Lincoln, NE this last Fall just on a lark. I mean, why not? When are we ever going to get a chance to drive one of these things again? Wow! We had a blast and I think we are hooked. We must be because she signed us up for the family membership and...

I'm desperately trying to save the fan pulley/hub for my 1918 engine. The fan blades are junk, but the aluminum pulley is in decent, usable shape. Unfortunately, all four rusty steel screws are frozen solid in the aluminum. So far, I've heated the screw heads with a propane torch (to keep temperatures down), applied a good penetrating oil twice....

I am preparing to bolt my Currier speedster body (basically a buck board) to the frame and have been wondering about the best method / product to seal the underside. Hoping that the collective wisdom of the Forum might be able to shed some light on this for me.

Best,
Dave

Replacing the starter. Was a bit taken back by round head screws used to mount the starter. Why? Bolts make more sense to me. This one is not a show car. Yea or nea?

Saturday January 19th the Dairyland Tin Lizzie's will be having their annual University at our bodyshop in West Bend Wi. It will start at 9am with a swapmeet, lunch at noon (by donations). Then seminars to follow. We will be doing seat apolstering, a first time startup and a few other topics. If you are in the area feel free to stop in, it's a...

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Image of a woman standing next to an automobile that has been damaged in a crash at the intersection of West Manchester Ave, and Normandie Ave, in Los Angeles, California. Vesque drug store in background (1401 West Manchester Ave.).
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Technically can these be used more than once to work properly?

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This wonderful old home movie, updated to a more modern format, was just posted on the AACA website. There aren't many Ts. The games are fun, but the one of driving over logs while balancing a tray of drinks looks to be hard on the cars. There are two fires - one simulated, the other clearly not. These were just 30-year-old used cars then;...

Splash Apron Measurement Needed.

I know this is a strange question to ask. Can a very kind person tell me the length of the longest part (front to back) of a 1912-16 Touring or Roadster splash apron ? I think thows years were the same lenght.
Thanks much in advance.

Has anyone see this series ? There are a lot of t's in this show. The period starts in the brass era and goes thru the twenties. Lots of brass t's and tt's Even a few town cars. Lots of other cars whose brands I am not sure of. It's fun watching the show just to try and identify cars. I'm pretty sure the main car the family uses is a brass era...

I just saw in the Tennessee T's newsletter that Vic passed away last November. We really enjoyed touring with Vic and Lori. Anybody have any more details or link to his obituary? I couldn't find anything.

Ron Dupree

I understand that prior to installing the U-joint ball into the back of the hogshead you should pack it full of grease....my question, what kind of grease? For my Hyatt bearings I used a NLGI 1 red bearing grease... would that be too thin (soft) for the U-joint? I can see where grease is likely to make it's way out around to ball-shaped end of the...

None of these cans are mine. These are some digital photos I've saved for a long time. Most of these are very scarce. They are all photos of oil cans that are produced by Ford or are for Model T Ford use:

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Nice set of wheels but not Ford? He told me they were 25 but did not say if that was tire inner diameter or outside diameter of wheel. Note the rear hub and brake drum. I would like to pass on any info if anyone can help.

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I decided to CC my head today. Even though I used a very primitive procedure, the doctors said Ill be OK (or at least as OK as I ever was) :)

I have heard that the Rajo 4 valve heads are the same CC or compression ratio as a stock head. But to my eye it just looked to be larger. So to ease my mind I did an old school CC test. I leveled the...

In the Ford lubrication chart, when it says things like two complete turns every 500 miles, does that refer to simply turning the cap of a cup full of grease two revolutions or filling the cap and turning the full contents in twice?

Doing a frame off restoration of a 27 depot hack. Got a wooden slat leatherette top, so I'd have to figure out a way to make the wiring look good, but I'm thinking of putting one or two 6v dome lights in for nighttime ease in getting in and out. Switch controlled from the drivers compartment, no refrigerator type buttons on the doors, but I might...

Just finished rebuilding Ruckstell axel. Assembled using Ultra Black as a sealer between the two halves. Finished and installed in car. Now I have a nasty oil leak at the bottom of the housing from where the two halves join. I can see it oozing about an inch or so along the bottom of the housing. What can I use to seal this up?

I posted a request for a 1926 Fordor “pillar” last November and received three promising replies: a recommendation to contact Mark Freimiller at Model T Haven. He had the passenger side but not the driver side; Robert Bergstadt at Bob’s Auto Parts. He said he would look; and Mike Peterson who said he had the part but wondered what I was willing to...

I had this posted in the classifieds, was curious if anyone who knows who was casting these. The vendors said they are not carrying them anymore. Looking for a tail light bracket for the deliver car. Maybe someone has an extra laying around?
Thanks Mike Bird
574-584-6744 or mikebird@lifeattheridge.net

When I posted a question about fixing two loose wheel spokes it was suggested that I use a product called Chair-Loc . Didn't have any luck finding any of that but went to Jim's Ace Hardward and they had another product called Tite Chairs . Does the exact same thing. Guys that restore old furniture use it a lot. Anyway, when I got the stuff home I...

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Due to the heating process of pouring Babbitt, is t best to machine the cylinders and deck surface before or after the Babbitt is poured? I can think of reasons to justify both ways but what's more widely accepted?

Why would someone ground the generator on a running engine ?

I was listening to a car repair show on the radio today and heard a method for flushing and cleaning an engine. They said that the next time you are ready to change your oil, pour in a quart of automatic transmission fluid and run the engine at idle for an hour, then change the oil as usual. They said that, unlike solvent type motor flush...

Can anyone post a couple of pictures and/or some accurate measurements of a false cam that is used to set a K.R. Wilson Line Boring Frame??

TIA