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Announcement - All Support questions have been moved here

Last post by AdminJeff « Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

by AdminJeff » Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

In the ongoing quest of reducing forum clutter and keeping the topics relevant to the Model T in the Model T forum, this is the new place to ask for all help on the Forums.

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Blockley woes

Last post by Allan « Mon Jul 29, 2024 6:04 pm
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by Oldav8tor » Wed Jul 24, 2024 1:53 pm

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I love Blockley tubes ---- they are great quality. I just ordered one to make up an extra spare tire to keep in my trailer. I decided to do this after getting a flat mid-way thru the 5 day MTFCI national tour. Unfortunatly, shipping costs from England to the US have increased dramatically since I ordered the first batch for my car. A 30 x 3.5 tube...

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Paul, with no wire in the bead, clincher tyres will shrink if not fitted to a rim. I battled a set of 5 new old stock Olympic tyres to get them to fit onto rims. They had shrunk in circumference at the bead by almost 3 .
I am not surprised your old Samson appeared smaller.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Mon Jul 29, 2024 6:04 pm
TW Timer issue

Last post by Russ T Fender « Mon Jul 29, 2024 12:49 pm
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by Russ T Fender » Sun Jul 28, 2024 10:14 am

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When the TW Timers came out I bought one and was so impressed that I put them on all my cars. They have been very reliable and almost maintenance free. However, the other day I encountered a problem and am wondering if any one else has experienced the same thing and, if so, how they dealt with it.
One of my cars had been in storage for three...

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To follow up, I tied the Pat’s suggestion and soaked everything in a vinegar bath over night and this morning the brush came out with a gentle tap with a wooden dowel and light hammer. Everything cleaned up nicely and is going back on the car today.

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Last post by Russ T Fender
Mon Jul 29, 2024 12:49 pm
Driver's side/passenger side.

Last post by TRDxB2 « Mon Jul 29, 2024 12:02 pm
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by Allan » Sat Jul 27, 2024 4:29 am

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When talking model Ts on the forum Ford's nomenclature of left/right side is often ignored in favour of driver's side/passenger side. I can remember one wanted ad for a passenger side rear fender for a sedan! Do rear seat passengers sit on a particular side in the USA?

If there is no left or right side on a T, to be consistent US cars should be...

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Doesn't matter who is sitting in what seat. When seated in any seat (front, back, rumble or mother-in-law) and facing forward regardless of hemisphere; the left side of the car is to ones left and the right to ones right.

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Mon Jul 29, 2024 12:02 pm
Fulton or bust

Last post by JohnM « Mon Jul 29, 2024 11:51 am
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by South Park Zephyr » Sat Jul 27, 2024 8:59 am

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The St. Louis club is off in an overbite tour to Fulton MO
Here I am with my daughter filling up

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20240727_133328~2.jpg 20240727_133353~2.jpg 20240727_133254~2.jpg A great tour in beautiful country, thanks Sam! Some pictures of a brief stop in the village of Starkenburg shows the lush green hills that reminded the German emigrants who settled here in the 1870's of their homeland.

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Last post by JohnM
Mon Jul 29, 2024 11:51 am
carburetor rebuild services?

Last post by Loftfield « Mon Jul 29, 2024 8:04 am
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by aDave » Sun Jul 28, 2024 5:13 pm

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Now that Stan & Russ have gone to their rewards, who is rebuilding NH Carburetors? I've got a straight thru that needs a little more TLC than I feel capable of giving it.....i.e. hidden passages .
I couldn't find an ad in the Vintage Ford nor in the Classified page on the Forum. Did I miss some folks?
Thanks.
Dave

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Jeff Dreibus in Nebo. North Carolina does carbs under the business name Old Carb Doctor. Can be reached online at Old Carb Doctor. He has done several Model T carbs as wells Scheblers for Buicks for me, always excellent work.

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Last post by Loftfield
Mon Jul 29, 2024 8:04 am
Mojave

Last post by NealW « Mon Jul 29, 2024 7:29 am
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by Dollisdad » Sun Jul 21, 2024 3:10 pm

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Our 1911 touring car in the Mojave desert in 1923. The original owner is second from the right, and the picture came from the widow of the first man on the left.

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Last post by NealW
Mon Jul 29, 2024 7:29 am
The ghostess with the not-so-mostess

Last post by tdump « Sun Jul 28, 2024 8:15 pm
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by hull 433 » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:11 pm

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Sorting out the Ghost is almost done and I'm looking forward to getting some driving in. Yet now we have a new thing rather than an old one.

The Ghost will not start beyond a brief chuff or two as it burns up the primed gas mixture. I can't even get around the fender from the crank to the steering column before it's stopped. It will do a...

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Leave the rubber tips for the back side of pencils, the old stuff works!
Use a coffee stirrer heated and pushed down onto the needle to twist the needle in the seat with a mix of oil and ajax to reseat the brass needle and it will be fine

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Last post by tdump
Sun Jul 28, 2024 8:15 pm
How dangerous are a few loose wheel tenons?

Last post by Oldav8tor « Sun Jul 28, 2024 6:21 pm
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by colonelpowers » Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:33 pm

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The wife and I took the T on a nice long drive yesterday and coming home I had stopped to get gas. As I generally do whatever I stop I was checking over things and noticed a little bit of play in one of the rear wheels. It is not much, but perceptible. I can feel no effect from the problem while driving and am pretty thorough in frequently...

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Your wheel is unlikely to fail when driving straight. The load applied in a turn or by a pothole might be enough to cause it to fail, especially if the tenons are rotten. I wouldn't chance it.

I've had good luck with Stutzman (‭(330) 897-1391) getting a fast turn-around. Call and leave a message and see what he has to say. Ditto for any of the...

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Last post by Oldav8tor
Sun Jul 28, 2024 6:21 pm
Seeping radiator

Last post by MR.T.46962 « Sun Jul 28, 2024 4:02 pm
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by MR.T.46962 » Sat Jul 27, 2024 8:32 am

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Greetings! My radiator has recently started seeping from the bottom. I hope I do not have to replace as it is a seep and not a leak, What do recommend as a repair vs. replacement? I have had many opinions on this, from my friends,who own Model T,s. Egg whites, modern additives, etc.Thanx,T.

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Thanx for suggestions! T.

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Last post by MR.T.46962
Sun Jul 28, 2024 4:02 pm
New triple gear pins...

Last post by RVA23T « Sun Jul 28, 2024 3:22 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Tue Jul 23, 2024 5:58 pm

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...and bushings. Maybe it's my TBI. I tried to find a video showing how to install new pins and bushings and came up empty. My old flywheel was ruined by a seized bushing that spun the pin and wallowed out the hole. My new flywheel will need its old pins removed so I can install new ones.The Bible says I should drive out the old pins from inside ....

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Only one guy makes them like they should be made and you don’t have to polish his.
Is his name Dan too?

Dan Mc

If you say his name out loud three times while looking through your vibrating side view mirror, he will appear and add Marvious Mistry Oil in both you crank case and fuel tank and install a waterpump for free!

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Last post by RVA23T
Sun Jul 28, 2024 3:22 pm
What's the right amount of end play for the crankshaft?

Last post by cwhuntersr « Sun Jul 28, 2024 9:34 am
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by cwhuntersr » Sat Jul 27, 2024 3:05 pm

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I know that my .042 is way out of spec, but so far I've found:
The Bible : no more than .015
Rebuilding the Model T Ford Powerplant (Vic Zannis) : .003-.004
The Engine (MTFCA) : no more than .007

Just to be sure before I pay for an expensive rebuild: Am I doing this right?

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.042 endplay and only a plate? you are absolutely correct

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Last post by cwhuntersr
Sun Jul 28, 2024 9:34 am
Information wanted on this 'County Fair Racer'

Last post by John Warren « Sun Jul 28, 2024 8:56 am
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by jawa » Tue Jul 23, 2024 10:32 am

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I am looking for information on this 'County Fair Racer'. It was registered to Paul Larson and I have a picture of him driving it in front of the Model T Museum back in 2008. I realize he has passed, so I am looking to connect with family or friends to get some of the history.

Thank you,

Adam

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It appears your body could have been the real deal. Thanks for sharing.

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Last post by John Warren
Sun Jul 28, 2024 8:56 am
'15 electric start conversion, silly question

Last post by babychadwick « Sun Jul 28, 2024 8:23 am
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by babychadwick » Sat Jul 27, 2024 3:49 pm

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So I'm helping a friend with his new to him 15 touring and really wants electric start. Normally this would be easy except he wants to keep the mag and thus my question.

The coil ring has a notch out for the starter. His mag is theory good working condition and the ring looks nearly new. Is there a reason I can't grind a notch in the 15 to allow...

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No it isn't and old coil, in fact it looks to have just been put in which is why I was wondering.

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Last post by babychadwick
Sun Jul 28, 2024 8:23 am
Sidelight Brass Top Removal

Last post by Colin Mavins « Sat Jul 27, 2024 7:10 pm
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by Junkyard4 » Thu Jul 25, 2024 10:20 pm

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Has anyone found a good way to remove the brass top from a sidelight? I have 2 lights I need to take the tops off to repair the dents. Looks like they have a rolled edge holding them to the top of the light

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The odd dent here and there is ok on a 100 year old car .My 1912 has all its original dins They should be there at 112 old . I say to the people that complain my car leaks my answer is lets see what leaks out of you when you are 112 years old DSCN3606.JPG

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Last post by Colin Mavins
Sat Jul 27, 2024 7:10 pm
Vaporizer or NH

Last post by Chris Barker « Sat Jul 27, 2024 12:39 pm
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by Dave Young » Sun Jul 21, 2024 4:57 pm

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I own a bunch of T’s but know nothing about the Vaporizer. I buddy of mine has a ‘27 and is having trouble getting it to perform well. He drove it on the MTFCI Michigan tour all week and we messed with it whenever we had a chance. After the usual coils, timer, timing, and fuel flow corrections, it’s still not nice to drive. I, of course, lean...

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I have run my '26 with a Vaporizer for 22 years.
From cold it it always start if I turn 4 compressions with full choke first, before turning on the ignition.
And never start if I don't!

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Last post by Chris Barker
Sat Jul 27, 2024 12:39 pm
Company Car

Last post by Kaiser « Sat Jul 27, 2024 5:02 am
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by Dollisdad » Thu Jul 25, 2024 9:32 am

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Pic #6 ;
It amazes me every time that in these old photos you often see T's in situations you wouldn't even dare tackle with anything but a sturdy 4x4 today :D

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Last post by Kaiser
Sat Jul 27, 2024 5:02 am
Tire tale

Last post by frontyboy « Sat Jul 27, 2024 1:14 am
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by Oldav8tor » Mon Jul 22, 2024 7:28 pm

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I spent last week on the MTFCI National tour in Cadillac, MI. On our tour to the lake Michigan shoreline community of Manistee I got a flat tire, the first one in over 10,000 miles of driving my 1917 Touring. The tires were Universal T Drivers, which had been on the car for the 10,000 + miles. I posted a photo and narrative on a local Michigan...

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Relieving the bead to accept the tube stem is a old time tire trick.. Its a bit of an effort to get it just right by using a knife. So I found taking the tire and putting it in to a vice where you want to notch the bead and squeezing the bead just tight enough to keep both beads together. Then I use an appropriate size hole saw in a drill motor...

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Last post by frontyboy
Sat Jul 27, 2024 1:14 am
For Those Who Install Their Own Metal Stems on New Tubes

Last post by CudaMan « Fri Jul 26, 2024 9:45 pm
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by CudaMan » Wed Jul 24, 2024 6:00 pm

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I run Schrader 777 stems and hardware on my 30x3.5 tubes and have been very happy with them. Recently, one of my tires developed a slow leak and I removed the tube today. Turns out the leak was at the joint between the rubber tube and the base of the stem. I had driven the car for nearly a year with this tire/tube combination before the leak...

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The Model A Ford Bridge washers that the vendors sell have the raised ridge, but the outside shape is wider than Model T. The outer shape can be cut or ground down as needed.

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Last post by CudaMan
Fri Jul 26, 2024 9:45 pm
Upper Radiator Hose Too Short?

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Fri Jul 26, 2024 5:37 pm
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by signsup » Tue Jul 23, 2024 4:45 pm

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No, it's not what you think. Im not revisiting that topic again. but, want to offer something out to the group. I guess I have an aftermarket T radiator that came on my 27 Depot Hack. My hood shelves are a good 1 gap from the bottom edge of the hood sides and my hood hold downs are stretched to the limit, but do manage to clip on.
But, my upper...

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I think that several good pictures are needed of your radiator, full front, including some of the frame and fenders, back side high and low including good pictures of the top tank itself, mounting brackets/bolts etc, and firewall included in a long-side shot as well as how well the hood fits (if it is on the car?), in order to figure out what is...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Jul 26, 2024 5:37 pm
MTFCA is hiring!

Last post by George House « Fri Jul 26, 2024 2:45 pm
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by RachelWHughes » Thu Jul 18, 2024 10:01 am

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Technical Director
Duties and Responsibilities

Vintage Ford
• With assistance from and under the direction of the Executive Director, provide technical expertise to assure that each issue of the Vintage Ford is properly laid out, ready for publication by the set deadlines, and conveyed to the printer in the appropriate format. This entails:
o...

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***btt please***

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Last post by George House
Fri Jul 26, 2024 2:45 pm
Making wheels

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Fri Jul 26, 2024 9:44 am
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by Steve Jelf » Fri Jul 19, 2024 3:59 pm

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Contrary to popular opinion in some quarters, some excellent material shows up on FB. I wonder how many can recognize enough details to date this:

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My rear axle and driveshaft have what looks like yellow paint as a primer. Could that have been Cadmium?

Zinc chromate primer.

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Fri Jul 26, 2024 9:44 am
Please forgive my abysmal ignorance: Kingston L-4

Last post by Marshall V. Daut « Thu Jul 25, 2024 7:32 pm
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by Marshall V. Daut » Thu Jul 25, 2024 5:32 pm

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I have assembled the cleaned L-4 brass body Kingston L-4 carburetor that I mentioned in last week's posting and have yet three questions. This is my first Kingston L-4 and the MTFCA carburetor booklet left a lot of unanswered questions.
(1) In various sources, the drain assembly is shown under the throttle intake (in front) and in others it is...

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If you don't run splash pans, then the position of the drain isn't as important.

That's a good point, CudaMan. The driver's side of the engine has a ratty, rusty old splash pan (water pump leakage caused the ugliness there), but nothing on the side with the carburetor. Just gaping nothingness. You are right: the holes in the splash pan would be...

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Last post by Marshall V. Daut
Thu Jul 25, 2024 7:32 pm
'That Model T Kid'

Last post by Steve Jelf « Thu Jul 25, 2024 6:08 pm
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by CatGuy » Thu Jul 25, 2024 5:16 pm

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Be sure to look him up on Youtube. He's 16 years old and about to restore his first Model T! I can't share the link, but he has 'Part 1' up.

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You need to get past the Logo :
I get the impression this is not his first time at the Model T rodeo.

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Thu Jul 25, 2024 6:08 pm
Fall tour to Washington Missouri

Last post by JohnM « Thu Jul 25, 2024 2:23 pm
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by South park zephyr » Mon Sep 04, 2023 11:56 am

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The St. Louis club is planning a drive to Washington, Missouri on October, 21 this year to have lunch. We will be traveling some 2 lane blacktop roads and a fair amount of gravel. The gravel has several low water crossings, if the rain gods favor us, we might get our tires wet. Along the route we are planning a couple of photo ops, one being in...

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Yes!! Mtfc St Louis overnight tour to Fulton Mo is this weekend. That's a little closer for you.

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Last post by JohnM
Thu Jul 25, 2024 2:23 pm
Parts giveaway.

Last post by Daisy Mae « Thu Jul 25, 2024 10:58 am
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by Erik Barrett » Thu Jul 25, 2024 12:07 am

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Got a bunch of stuff here my insurance company says has to go. All black era stuff, No goodies, just parts you need to build or repair a T. Mostly chassis parts and some fenders. Most of this is going to be scrapped but I would like to give away as much as possible to hobbyists first. Too bad, lots of perfectly useable stuff but I can’t save it...

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Same idiot beauracracy exists in Florida. I have 5 project cars, two of which were in the backyard. Overhead surveillance got a pic, and I was notified by my insurance to remove.

As for trees, anything that could possibly reach the house has to be trimmed way down, or, worse, cut down. With so many small properties, that means most people have...

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Last post by Daisy Mae
Thu Jul 25, 2024 10:58 am
Interesting item 256571001687 on Tbay Hot Link provided

Last post by Steve Jelf « Thu Jul 25, 2024 12:27 am
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by JTT3 » Fri Jul 19, 2024 9:22 am

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I saw this on eBay and I guess this may be for magneto lights but I’m not sure. I have no connection to the item or seller but thought for the folks that are running mag lights it may be of interest. My 15 had mag lights and keeping bulbs from burning out was a task. I thought I’d share. In addition if you have one or have information on it please...

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For those of us that had or have a magneto bulb T it’s frustrating to try and use them especially when they blow out after only a little use.
There are various bulbs that will fit. But they should be tested in pairs. I found that if one is way brighter than the other it won't last long. In fact, the difference may be so great that the brighter...

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Thu Jul 25, 2024 12:27 am
Hot Wire a Model T?

Last post by Hudson29 « Wed Jul 24, 2024 7:04 pm
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by Hudson29 » Tue Jul 23, 2024 1:52 pm

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I have been working to get my '14 Touring ready for a car show in a neighboring town something like 30 miles away. A lot of work has been done on the car until I was pulled away from the project by medical issues 2.5 years ago and then just never got back to it. Now its time to put it back on the front burner and so it went out for a drive on July...

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Thanks Steve, I too wish for some friendly help in these sorts of situations. Like many of us who have moved to rural locations from big cities I was well aware of the compromises such a move entails. I miss the warm embrace of the Orange County Model T Club very much. The meetings & tours were always fun and the great folks there even made...

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Last post by Hudson29
Wed Jul 24, 2024 7:04 pm
Help id this Accessory steel wheel

Last post by Karl Von Neumann « Wed Jul 24, 2024 2:32 pm

by Karl Von Neumann » Wed Jul 24, 2024 2:32 pm

Got this in a huge parts pile can any one ID it that's a T hub and it takes a 21inch wheel hoop not a stock t one tho name on the clamps is tuarc unfortunately I only have one and no hoop

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Last post by Karl Von Neumann
Wed Jul 24, 2024 2:32 pm
seat springs

Last post by ryanpad « Wed Jul 24, 2024 11:43 am
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by ryanpad » Mon Jul 01, 2024 10:57 pm

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Has anyone seen two legs on the bottom of their seat springs?

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Those are for holding the springs into place. They go into corresponding holes in the seat frame.

Thanks Ken. My seat platform doesn’t have holes so I just took the legs off. I suspected that but without clear evidence I chose not to drill my restored seat platform. Next time I’ll do it right.

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Wed Jul 24, 2024 11:43 am
rear end

Last post by ryanpad « Wed Jul 24, 2024 11:37 am
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by ryanpad » Tue Jul 23, 2024 5:39 pm

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Before I jump into this Im seeking some input. A differential rebuild and installation of an auxiliary gear box is coming up soon. After I figure out how Im gonna support the cars chassis I thought I could leave the rear wheels on and roll the entire assembly out, driveshaft/differential/axles/wheels.
once in the shop I can disassemble, inspect...

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Thanks for all the responses, great video btw.

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Wed Jul 24, 2024 11:37 am
Antique Estate Auction Sale

Last post by signsup « Tue Jul 23, 2024 8:52 pm
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by Jackson » Tue Jul 23, 2024 4:23 pm

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Hi everyone, wanted to share a link to my dad's estate auction sale. He was a long time member of the MTFCA and had a love for everything Model T and Ford. I kept one car but, unfortunately, am not able to keep everything and the collection will be going to new homes.

If link doesn't work. Look up Innes Est. Online-timed Collection Dispersal...

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These vehicles are in Canada? Wonder if the auction is in US or Canadian dollars? Or that would work on bidding?

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Last post by signsup
Tue Jul 23, 2024 8:52 pm
The model T's in Crosby Nd

Last post by got10carz « Tue Jul 23, 2024 6:53 pm
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by Michael Peternell » Sun Jul 21, 2024 6:29 pm

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I think that guy owes me money. What's his name?

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Last post by got10carz
Tue Jul 23, 2024 6:53 pm
The Samson Tire

Last post by Hudson29 « Tue Jul 23, 2024 6:28 pm
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by Hudson29 » Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:33 pm

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Some years ago I bought a 1914 Touring that had been restored in the 1960s and has had a number of owners since. It is tired in some respects and needs some TLC to be back in its prime. More on that in another thread.

This car came with the nicest spare tire cover I have ever seen. It completely wraps the tire to preserve it from the sun and has...

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Paul, my Sampsons are not what I consider badly cracked and the rubber is still plyable supple.

Ed aka #4

Your tires have truly earned the name Samson.

Paul

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Last post by Hudson29
Tue Jul 23, 2024 6:28 pm
Fancy R

Last post by Dliepelt « Tue Jul 23, 2024 5:04 pm
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by Dollisdad » Thu Jul 18, 2024 7:18 am

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It is most certainly a 1906 production Model N:
- buggy rail for the top fastens to tabs that come Thru the seat all the same height around the back of the body.
- clearly has the smaller 28x3 wheels rather than the 30x3 of the R.
- bail handle sidelites and horn on the steering column are consistent with N production only.
- buggy type step plate...

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Last post by Dliepelt
Tue Jul 23, 2024 5:04 pm
1919 Centerdoor Kingston adjusting rod confusion...

Last post by Mark Gregush « Tue Jul 23, 2024 1:22 pm
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by Marshall V. Daut » Sun Jul 21, 2024 10:05 pm

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I am helping a local friend straighten out a few mechanical problems with his newly-acquired 1919 Centerdoor. One area is the Kingston carburetor and its adjusting needle and adjusting rod. It's a brass bodied L-4, which should be an L-2 for this year, according to my research. We're staying with the L-4, however. It has the later '26-27 swivel...

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Here are a couple of more shots with a tape measure that might show the holes from engine side. In the 2ed shot you can see the slot that matches the angle of the adjusting rod.

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Tue Jul 23, 2024 1:22 pm
MTFCI Stynoski

Last post by Upholstery Mike « Tue Jul 23, 2024 1:08 pm
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by EricMac » Sat Jul 20, 2024 11:00 pm

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Many of you know this already but history was made Friday as AJ Eyre became the first person to be a third generation Stynoski winner with his 1918 Touring. He did almost all of the restoration himself and wound up with a stunner of a car. My congratulations to him. FB_IMG_1721472094779.jpg FB_IMG_1721438257635.jpg

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Congratulations AJ!

Mike Francis
Classtique Upholstery

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Last post by Upholstery Mike
Tue Jul 23, 2024 1:08 pm
1910-11 commercial roadster top

Last post by BRENT in 10-uh-C « Tue Jul 23, 2024 7:31 am
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by Don ellis » Mon Jul 22, 2024 2:06 pm

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Looking for a top kit for a commercial roadster. Classtiqe does not make them. Does anyone know of a kit or drawings?
Thanks

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I own one of Ernie's upholstery jobs and my vote for aesthetics and authenticity would be Mark & Sherry Cameron. Sherry has sewn several Stynoski interiors and tops over the years. Below is Sherry's Roadster.

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Last post by BRENT in 10-uh-C
Tue Jul 23, 2024 7:31 am
Model T Front and Inner Wheel Bearings

Last post by Allan « Tue Jul 23, 2024 4:16 am
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by OleGeorge » Mon Jul 22, 2024 12:33 pm

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So I had posted here yesterday that I repacked my front and inner wheel bearings on my 26 T. For the Inner bearings I did not remove them. I stated how the the passenger side felt a little hot after repacking. I went and backed off the bearing a bit and then tightened up the lock nut and pin. I thought that I did not have a worn bearing on that...

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Justin, just snug was apparently too snug if you tightened things. It is better to err on the not snug side, than to have the wheel binding, even a little bit. When you grip the wheel top and bottom, and wriggle it, you should feel just a smidgeon of play. It is hardly noticeable to the eye, but it can be felt.If it is still there when you have...

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Tue Jul 23, 2024 4:16 am
Model T spare tire carrier?

Last post by Allan « Tue Jul 23, 2024 1:08 am
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by NPorter56 » Mon Jul 22, 2024 8:19 pm

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Can someone tell me what this model of Model T this spare tire carrier fits? Thanks. Neil

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That lower leg possibly being a modified running board support bracket from a 20s frame.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Tue Jul 23, 2024 1:08 am
Adding a Starter to a 1915 Touring

Last post by Steve Jelf « Mon Jul 22, 2024 10:49 pm
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by James_Lyons-WV » Mon Jul 22, 2024 7:34 pm

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I am considering adding a starter to my unrestored 1915 Touring car sometime in the future. The question is; if I decide to install a flywheel with a ring gear, do I have to automatically have to install the cast iron hogs head for clearance? Or, if I don't want to make the conversion right now, will the aluminum hogshead still fit over the ring...

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Removing and reinstalling my 1915 engine didn't require any changes to the brackets or the firewall. You simply remove the four front body bolts, loosen the rear two, and set the front of the body up on 2 x 4 blocks.

I never seriously considered installing an electric starter, but my deteriorating physical condition hints that I should at least...

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Mon Jul 22, 2024 10:49 pm
Can a 30 X 3 Tire Be Used on a 30 X 3 1/2 Rim?

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Mon Jul 22, 2024 7:46 pm
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by Hudson29 » Fri Jul 19, 2024 6:06 pm

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As mentioned in the Samson Tire thread, the spare hiding under the very nice tire cover was a Samson. It is a straight 30 X 3 1/2 size, not the EX size. I have in mind getting the car on the road and out to a show in a neighboring town a distance of 30 or so miles away. The '23 has a good spare & I thought it would work well on the '14, both have...

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A propane torch may not be quite hot enough. But the flip side is that it likely cannot be too hot. Several people I have known did use propane torches for annealing brass. I have always used oxy-acetylene.
Bending cast brass is tricky. Too cold or not annealed, and it may quickly snap into two pieces. Too hot and it may quickly snap into two...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Jul 22, 2024 7:46 pm
Pan Jig Layout Dimensions

Last post by Bryant « Mon Jul 22, 2024 4:27 pm
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by BE_ZERO_BE » Wed Sep 08, 2021 8:31 pm

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I am in the process of building a pan straightening jig.
Two files are attached of the hole pattern layout for a pan jig.

The first one is the Ford drawing of the long nose pan.
I made some red line markups to clarify the drawing for reference.
I also discovered an error in one of the dimensions.

The second one is a CAD drawing of the hole...

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Thanks drew for the information

Bryant

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Mon Jul 22, 2024 4:27 pm
My 1916 Coupelet was second rarest today

Last post by hull 433 « Mon Jul 22, 2024 1:40 pm
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by KMcoldcars » Sat Jul 20, 2024 8:59 pm

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Today I attended a Tacoma Mocel T Club function with my 1916 coupelet. It waws the second rarest Model T there. Ken's 1918 Canadian coupelet with removable door posts was much rarer than mine.

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To further Mark's comments, the hood would almost certainly have been black, like the rest of the chassis, leaving blue only on the body and turtledeck. This black hood, color body style was established among many car makers in the 1915 era for all body styles.

Ford adopted all black for open cars in 1915, so restricting the blue for closed car...

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Last post by hull 433
Mon Jul 22, 2024 1:40 pm
turtle deck hinges questions

Last post by John kuehn « Mon Jul 22, 2024 1:09 pm
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by Craig E. Luton » Sun Jul 21, 2024 7:05 pm

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I purchased a turtle deck for my 1914 Ford roadster and am in the process of restoring it. It came with the lid and hinges although both hinges were broken. I saved the parts of the hinges and welded them back together. Now I am trying to reinstall the lid but can’t get the hinges on. I have tried to install the hinge onto the lid first, then...

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The larger Ace Hardware stores have a decent selection of hinges.
And no they aren’t exact reproductions but you might find some that are pretty close and alter or rebend them to look like the deck hinges.
There are several T parts that aren’t being reproduced and the deck hinges are not either.

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Mon Jul 22, 2024 1:09 pm
Parts ID Question

Last post by Allan « Mon Jul 22, 2024 3:16 am
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by namdc3 » Sun Jul 21, 2024 9:09 pm

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These were in an old can of T parts, but I can’t place them. If T related, where do they go? The bolts are 3/8” fine, and the rod end of sorts is 5/16” fine. Thanks!

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Those 26-7 bolts superseded an earlier type with a slotted head, meaning a screwdriver was used to tension them. These later ones are far more satisfactory. At least, that's what I have found on our Canadian sourced cars.

Allan from down under.

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Mon Jul 22, 2024 3:16 am
1926 Model T Touring

Last post by Allan « Mon Jul 22, 2024 12:46 am
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by OleGeorge » Sun Jul 21, 2024 7:55 pm

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Today, I decided it was time that I take my front wheels on my T and clean and repack both the inner and outer bearings of each wheel. The outer wheel bearing on the passenger side has already been replaced since We owned this T. I found the outer bearing on the driver's side of the car still okay but about to the point it is going to need...

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It is better to have a smidgeon of play in the bearings rather than have them binding, even a little bit.

When setting the clearance I drive a wooden wedge between the axle and the spindle body to take any play in the spindle bushes out of the equation.
Then screw the bearing in until there is no play when you rock the wheel on the spindle,...

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Last post by Allan
Mon Jul 22, 2024 12:46 am
That Awful Starter-Button

Last post by Allan « Sun Jul 21, 2024 7:47 pm
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by Jugster » Fri Jul 19, 2024 10:58 am

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The commercially available, floor-mounted, replacement starter-button for Model T Fords is a worthless piece of junk. It is so bad, I have to replace the darned thing every two years.

Because the dummy-door on the port side of my Touring doesn't open, any work on the driver’s side mechanisms—in this case, the starter-button—requires squeezing my...

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John K's reference to beryllium rang the bell. It is used in making beryllium steel, a strong, springy material.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Sun Jul 21, 2024 7:47 pm
Pre 1918 rear axle

Last post by JTT3 « Sun Jul 21, 2024 5:51 pm
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by Craig Leach » Sun Mar 26, 2023 3:42 pm

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Hi guy's
I'm putting together a rear for a upcoming project and found out the axle is a pre 1918. This has thrown a monkey wrench in my plans
on several points. First using the outside seals I prepurchased is out of the question. Fortunately Az Terry has a pair of early 2510 caps.
The other issue is there dosen't seem to be enough room for a...

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Craig you’ve got a mighty big postal box ha, I’m going to give you a call on your adjustment of the seal. Take care my friend. Best John

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Last post by JTT3
Sun Jul 21, 2024 5:51 pm
Building memories

Last post by Dollisdad « Sun Jul 21, 2024 4:48 pm
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by Pat Branigan Wisc » Sat Jul 20, 2024 10:22 pm

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Took the Son-in-law and Grandsons for a ride and ended up at a car show. My Son-in-law is doing well at driving my 10T. First time we played Chicken shit Bingo.

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2nd picture is great.

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Last post by Dollisdad
Sun Jul 21, 2024 4:48 pm
1914 Taillight Bracket Picture Needed

Last post by RajoRacer « Sun Jul 21, 2024 3:50 pm
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by Junkyard4 » Sun Jul 21, 2024 11:09 am

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Does anyone have a picture of the correct taillight bracket for a 1914? I have a Corcoran taillight that won’t fit the bracket that’s on my car. The light won’t fit because the bracket on the car is too thick. I have a brass “Neverout” license plate adaptor bracket that won’t fit because the bracket on the car is too wide.

Any thoughts? I...

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Here's an extra bracket I have - it's the thinner style.

Dan - Larry Smith could answer your question.

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Last post by RajoRacer
Sun Jul 21, 2024 3:50 pm
Unlucky, but lucky and driving fanless.

Last post by bowerss2 « Sun Jul 21, 2024 3:35 pm
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by bowerss2 » Fri Jul 19, 2024 10:12 pm

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Sometimes, you get lucky and unlucky.
On my way to the brass era show at gilmore this morning my fan belt fell off. I put it back on at the show and driving home it fell off again. This is the first time I've had issues with the fan belt. Nothing was noticeably loose or wobbly when I put the belt on, but it did have some oil on it.

When I got...

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About 100 miles today and zero issues.

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Last post by bowerss2
Sun Jul 21, 2024 3:35 pm
What have you done to your Model T in July?

Last post by JBog « Sun Jul 21, 2024 11:22 am
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by varmint » Mon Jul 08, 2024 11:02 pm

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(We skipped May and June)

On our '26 coupe, the wood package tray behind the seat, cloth covering did not stay up with headliner spray on the underneath but drooped down. So, I added 21 blued tacks. blued tack.jpg

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Cheyenne Frontier Days kicked off, it’s a total of 4 parades over a week. Just wrapped up the first parade yesterday!

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Sun Jul 21, 2024 11:22 am
July/August Vintage Ford

Last post by Luxford « Sat Jul 20, 2024 11:36 pm
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by RachelWHughes » Mon Jul 15, 2024 2:21 pm

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Due to circumstances beyond our control, the July/August issue of the Vintage Ford will be late. It is at the printer and should be mailed no later than July 22. We apologize for this but it could not be helped this month.

Thanks for your patience.

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I used to be a regular contributor to the Vontage Ford but I stopped sending articles when the now editor (and the MTFCA board) insisted on me signing a release agreement giving the article over to the MTFCA for them to control.
I wrote it, I gave it to the club and the members, they get to read it and pass the information onto their chapter...

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Sat Jul 20, 2024 11:36 pm
Ignition Switch Rebuilder

Last post by dr1960 « Sat Jul 20, 2024 9:22 pm
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by dr1960 » Fri Jul 19, 2024 8:18 pm

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A friend has a 1920 Model T Touring that needs the ignition switch rebuilt. Is Ben Martin still doing them and does anyone know how to contact him? Or are there other quality rebuilders in the community?

Thanks in advance,

David

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i don't know what style, but i gave the owner a link to this thread to comment. he may have to create a login

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Last post by dr1960
Sat Jul 20, 2024 9:22 pm
Runabout rear spring

Last post by Allan « Sat Jul 20, 2024 9:00 pm
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by Stephen_heatherly » Sat Jul 20, 2024 9:29 am

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The 23-25 runabouts used a special 6 leaf rear spring. My 23 has the wrong spring in it and I'd like to put the proper one back in the car. Preferably, I'd like to find an original spring for the car, but considering most originals have a significant amount of wear on them and shipping would cost a fortune, I may be better off having a new set...

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What makes your spring wrong? Number of leafs? Different arches? Wrong assembled height?

A rear spring in which all the leaf arches follow one another can simply be re-set to get the correct ride height if that is a problem. We have a master spring worker who waves his magic over whatever we take to him. The only problem is one must arrive at 6...

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Last post by Allan
Sat Jul 20, 2024 9:00 pm
1928 high school Hot Rod

Last post by John kuehn « Sat Jul 20, 2024 5:49 pm

by John kuehn » Sat Jul 20, 2024 5:49 pm

Here’s a 1928 Waco high school T hot rod, speedster or what ever stripped down cars of the day were called. It was taken from a 1928 annual. Somebody did a pretty good job of building it!

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Last post by John kuehn
Sat Jul 20, 2024 5:49 pm
Contact information of Paul Larson's family

Last post by jawa « Sat Jul 20, 2024 4:27 pm
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by jawa » Sat Jul 20, 2024 11:54 am

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I purchased a Model T race car that was owed by Paul Larson. I would like to contact a family member that might be able to give me some more information about it. If you know of any contacts, please let me know.

Thank you,

Adam

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Thank you. That is what I heard. The one I have was registered to him last in 2008. I also found a picture of him driving it in front of the Model T Museum. Just seeing if I could get a background on this particular one.

Adam

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Last post by jawa
Sat Jul 20, 2024 4:27 pm
Upgrading a 1925 with 1926 Wire Wheels

Last post by Norman Kling « Sat Jul 20, 2024 4:13 pm
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by J1MGOLDEN » Wed Jul 17, 2024 8:20 pm

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Has anyone installed 1926 wire wheel hubs on a 1925 Model T.

Will the difference in brake drum size make things difficult?

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The easiest and perhaps less costly, but surely the safest way to convert would be to sell the car with the small drums and buy a 26 or 27 with wire wheels. Problem solved! 8-)
Norm

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Last post by Norman Kling
Sat Jul 20, 2024 4:13 pm
Hold on to your hat.

Last post by Norman Kling « Sat Jul 20, 2024 11:23 am
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by Dollisdad » Sat Jul 20, 2024 8:39 am

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You're funny George! Many times when the family came together they were shown with their cars. Just as with their house. Remember that it took a roll of film which had to be developed, so they would not go around snapping pictures and sending to friends immediately. They had to make negatives, and then print. Make additional prints to send by...

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Last post by Norman Kling
Sat Jul 20, 2024 11:23 am
Coil numbering?

Last post by Humblej « Sat Jul 20, 2024 7:20 am
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by GoldToyBox » Fri Jul 19, 2024 12:38 pm

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Family problems and health issues have kept my 1921 TT in storage for the last 3 years.
I'm trying to start it again after installing new generator and timing gears.
Something isn't right. I have fuel in the carb but not firing.
So I'm going through the ignition now.
Sitting the driver seat, which coil box is #1?
It appears that with the #1...

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The only way to be sure which coil is going to which cylinder is to check the actual wire at the coil and again at the timer, you may have to peel back the loom a little to see the color of the wire due to dirt and fading. Regardless of what the wiring diagrams show, there is no telling what previous owners may have done over the years.

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Last post by Humblej
Sat Jul 20, 2024 7:20 am
Original 1910 leather

Last post by KWTownsend « Fri Jul 19, 2024 8:54 pm
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by BobP » Thu Jul 18, 2024 3:30 pm

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I have early real leather diamond tufted seats that have been in good storage for about 80-ninety years in great shape but could use a good product to soften them, what would be the best product, Thanks, Bob.

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I don't know what to use, but I know what NOT to use. Don't use Armor-All on leather!

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Last post by KWTownsend
Fri Jul 19, 2024 8:54 pm
What the heck are these things?

Last post by Allan « Fri Jul 19, 2024 8:44 pm
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by SamInStL » Mon Jul 08, 2024 12:23 pm

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My '27 Roadster has been faithful and bulletproof for years but last Thursday on the way back from the July 4th Parade it started making AWFUL noises. Ran good in high gear and the mag worked fine but when I pushed the clutch in it sounded like two items were scraping against one another, BADLY scraping one another!! It wasn't magnets because it...

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Neil, it may be a sleeve to bring the shaft diameter up to the bearing size that was tack welded in place. Certainly a strange set-up.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Fri Jul 19, 2024 8:44 pm
26/27 Front Fender Brace Bolt Hardware

Last post by John Codman « Fri Jul 19, 2024 2:29 pm
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by signsup » Wed Jul 17, 2024 9:35 pm

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Starting to install front fenders and all the other front parts and have a bolt set coming from Langs to mount the fender brace to the frame. While test fitting waiting for hardware to arrive, I notice I have three bolt needs. One coming through the frame bracket that has an angled top to it, one coming from that same bracket but straight in from...

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My T is a 1927, and all of the fender brace bolts use square nuts with no cotter pins. It is often wrongly assumed that 1926-7 are all the same. They are not. 1926 does not have a headlight bar, 1927 does.

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Last post by John Codman
Fri Jul 19, 2024 2:29 pm
engine oil in rear end

Last post by TWrenn « Fri Jul 19, 2024 9:24 am
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by Emeraude » Wed Jul 17, 2024 10:19 am

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I have a 1921 touring that I have been driving for 6 years with no trouble.> As part of my routine service in the spring on checking the rear end oil I found about 2-3 cups of oil coming out of the fill hole. I checked it again today(after about 250 miles) and found about 1 cup coming out. I realize that the oil is leaking past the 4th main into...

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Steve that’s a great point often overlooked. I’m not saying I’ve done this but a similar situation was happening on a friends T. His temporary solution was to loosen the rear axle to drop the driveshaft/tube out to inspect. He found 4th main was still decent, he used his shop light to look inside the tail shaft, after spraying brake cleaner in it...

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Last post by TWrenn
Fri Jul 19, 2024 9:24 am
Adding emergency brake back to car (was removed)

Last post by Craig Leach « Fri Jul 19, 2024 2:35 am
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by bowerss2 » Mon Jul 08, 2024 9:53 pm

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My car came with aux brakes installed they are hetzel bros and look similar to the old rocky mountains.

They are installed on large drums, but at some point someone gutted the parking/ emergency brake out of this car. I'm hoping to reinstall the missing brake hardware and get a functional emergency brake again....

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Thanks John,
Now that I have a lathe with a large enough spindle hole I do stretch axles when they are out. I'm hoping that will not be needed as I'm just
adding the brakes back in when I install a set of wheels I re-spoked.
Craig.

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Last post by Craig Leach
Fri Jul 19, 2024 2:35 am
1917 Canadian touring - Mecum Auctions

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Fri Jul 19, 2024 1:17 am
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by Erik Johnson » Thu Jul 18, 2024 11:59 am

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Just throwing this out there because I think it's interesting.

Serial number is just after July 31, 1917 so it may fall under the 1918 model year.

Driver's door (of course).

Note ribbed pedals - were these utilized longer in Canada?

Round lights (windows) in top rear curtain - typical of Canadian Ts.

Unlike U.S. 1917s, two additional bolts...

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Thank you Allan for the clarification.

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Jul 19, 2024 1:17 am
Location of the Pistonrings

Last post by Kerry « Thu Jul 18, 2024 4:32 pm
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by ABoer » Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:57 am

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Hi ;
Some time ago I read on the Forum about the location of the Pistonrings .
But I can't find it back .
I hope you can help me .
Thanks !!
Toon

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Easy to remember, the ring gap goes with in line with the wrist pin then the next 180 with the pin and again another 180 for the oil, never have the gaps on the thrust sides of pistons.

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Last post by Kerry
Thu Jul 18, 2024 4:32 pm
Help!!! in North Tampa...

Last post by JTT3 « Thu Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Tue Jul 16, 2024 3:51 pm

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I suspect this gentleman is even older than I am. He has bought a very nice looking Model T, which he thinks is a 1917. It doesn't run, and he doesn't know how to get it going. I would at least take a look if I were there, but I'm far from Florida. I'll post a link here and hope that somebody nearby will be able to help out. I hate to think of an...

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Ben thank you so much for taking the point on this ambassadorship for fellow T folks!!!!

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Last post by JTT3
Thu Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm
A sanity break

Last post by Steve Jelf « Thu Jul 18, 2024 3:10 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Mon Jul 15, 2024 10:52 pm

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Don't get me wrong, I have some fun on Facebook, and the Model T groups there have a few people who really know their stuff. But there are also folks who will state the most preposterous baloney as absolute fact, and will not do any research trying to back up their superstitions. This forum is a good place to come for a sanity break. Folks are...

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Mark has it right. Hugh and the other moderators do a pretty good job of keeping political stuff off the Model T pages. Personal, non-group pages are another story. There you will find all sorts of political content. Some of it is funny and clever, some of it is misinformation spread by folks who are good people but have no grasp of reality, and...

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Thu Jul 18, 2024 3:10 pm
Wanting Ted Aschman and Fred Houston Books

Last post by Ken Buhler « Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:40 am

by Ken Buhler » Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:40 am

I posted this in the Classifieds and now here. I am in search of Ted's Tinkerin' Tips 2 and Fred Houston's transmission books. If you could help, please email to me. I certainly will pay fair price for them.
Ken

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Last post by Ken Buhler
Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:40 am
Hot air tube air filter

Last post by John.Zibell « Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:29 am
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by Been Here Before » Wed Jul 17, 2024 10:55 am

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Here is a question for the experts.

Those looking for an air filter, could the hot air tubs be filled loosely with a course gauze material, lightly oiled be used as a simple but effective air filter for dusty conditions?

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With modern fuels, I don't use a hot air pipe, but this filter from Lang's Works well and the filter part is washable and can be replaced. Some heat may be transferred from the hogs head, but probably not enough to make any difference.

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Last post by John.Zibell
Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:29 am
Articles for the Vintage Ford

Last post by RachelWHughes « Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:16 am

by RachelWHughes » Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:16 am

We are currently accepting ads and articles for the upcoming issues of the Vintage Ford.

Articles should be focused on tours your chapter has taken, repairs or maintenance of the Model T, humorous articles about your Model T adventures, or historical/informational articles about Henry Ford or the Model T. High res photos often enhance the article...

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Last post by RachelWHughes
Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:16 am
Aluminum radiator

Last post by Craig Leach « Thu Jul 18, 2024 1:26 am
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by jawa » Sun Jul 14, 2024 4:51 pm

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Has anyone used or tried an aluminum radiator on a Model T? I realize the top hose would be in the wrong location but that would be easy to change. Would it cool properly?

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Hi Randahl,
Great idea, I looked at that but don’t think it will work out for a low radiator application. Glad it worked out for you.
Craig.

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Last post by Craig Leach
Thu Jul 18, 2024 1:26 am
Model T Wiring: I Learned a Thing!

Last post by Allan « Wed Jul 17, 2024 10:53 pm
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by Jerry VanOoteghem » Wed Jul 10, 2024 9:55 am

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No matter how long we do this, there's always something new to learn. I have been around Model T's my whole life, but I don't believe I've ever installed a wiring harness. If I did, it was long enough ago to have forgotten some stuff...

Anyway, this will be well known and basic to many, but what I learned is that the wiring harness for my '25 T,...

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July 17 is a long way from April !!
Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Wed Jul 17, 2024 10:53 pm
We’re rich now!

Last post by varmint « Wed Jul 17, 2024 10:38 pm
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by Dollisdad » Sun Jul 14, 2024 5:13 pm

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Photo #9 is flipped horizontally. The photographer developed it on paper with the negative reversed. Then someone wrote on it.
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Last post by varmint
Wed Jul 17, 2024 10:38 pm
3 to 1 Ring Gear Shim Experience Question

Last post by Allan « Wed Jul 17, 2024 8:19 pm
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by michaelb2296 » Wed Jul 17, 2024 8:56 am

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Hello,
I am in the process of rebuilding my rear differential which I decided to move to a 3to1 gear ratio. I placed one half of the differential case, plus two thick washers and 1 modern bearing on the drivers side and turned it to see how it did without ring gear shims. It is rubbing. Not by much... but it is still rubbing.

I need to buy ring...

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As advised, shims should not be used between the ring gear and the carrier. It is better to use a shim behind one of the side thrust plates to shift the diff centre within the housing.
As advised, a 3:1 gearset will severely effect the braking and accelerating ability of all but the lightest of vehicles. A compromise option is the 39 tooth ring...

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Last post by Allan
Wed Jul 17, 2024 8:19 pm
"Shock Absorbers"

Last post by Allan « Wed Jul 17, 2024 8:02 pm
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by seidelnicholas1 » Wed Jul 17, 2024 1:03 pm

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Hello All.

I just got my first Model T (1919), and it is equipped with these weird Hammond shock absorbers. The front ones consist of springs that connect to the oil pan, and the back ones aren't connected. I have the springs, but they connect to a weird hook and I only have one of them. The car drives fine, but if I go over any substantial bump...

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The better variety of these shock absorbers has an arm on BOTH sides of the spring.The load on that single arm variety is not applied evenly, and they will wear accordingly. They were a popular accessory offered by Duncan and Fraser in Adelaide here in South Australia, so I rebuilt the ones on my roadster, with bronze bushes and oilers. They are...

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Wed Jul 17, 2024 8:02 pm
Brake Light Switch

Last post by Mikey1968 « Wed Jul 17, 2024 1:25 pm
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by FundyTides » Tue Feb 13, 2024 1:10 pm

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I would like to upgrade the brake light switch setup on my 27 T. Currently it has a switch mounted on the crossmember behind the transmission and there is stiff wire going from the switch through a hole drilled in the brake pedal. The set up is not too dependable and somertimes stays on after the brake is released. I have seen some negative...

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I too installed the disk brakes on my 26 Touring. Since I had that nifty switch that clamps on the frame (see above post) I decided to keep it and run the pressure switch in parallel. That way, if one of the switches fails, the other will still activate the light.....or if I lose pressure and push the pedal further to activate the original brake,...

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Last post by Mikey1968
Wed Jul 17, 2024 1:25 pm
Finally

Last post by South Park Zephyr « Wed Jul 17, 2024 10:14 am
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by Mountainrider » Sat Jul 06, 2024 9:00 pm

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After a long spring with too much work load finally got the t running this weekend and out for a drive.

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Great picture

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Wed Jul 17, 2024 10:14 am
Swept away.

Last post by South Park Zephyr « Wed Jul 17, 2024 10:10 am
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by Dollisdad » Tue Jul 16, 2024 11:28 am

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#3 looks to be the aftermath of quite a storm

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Wed Jul 17, 2024 10:10 am
Don’t Ever….

Last post by JimDix « Wed Jul 17, 2024 10:10 am
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by Tyler Searle » Tue Jul 16, 2024 3:32 pm

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Drive your Model T while wearing clogs, especially if you wear size 13’s and it’s not an “improved” car.

Never even thought of it, had been working on the car and was just taking it for a quick spin down the road. Clog got wedged between low and reverse pedals and then the other one fell off the brake pedal and also got caught. Turned the key...

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converse sneakers my choice

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Wed Jul 17, 2024 10:10 am
27 Questions

Last post by Joe Bell « Wed Jul 17, 2024 6:57 am
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by Brent Mize » Tue Jul 16, 2024 7:43 am

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Hi,
I have two questions in regards to my 27’s
One relates to bumpers, the second relates to the top boot.
The bumper question pertains s to the medallion in the center of the Ford bumpers.
Some of the literature show that the background of the medallion was painted.
I was once told by someone I respect that the Model T medallion had a frosted...

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the two bumper emblems I had looked original and they where painted back ground.

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Last post by Joe Bell
Wed Jul 17, 2024 6:57 am
Starter/Generator Brush holder delivery!

Last post by A Whiteman « Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:56 pm
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by AdminJeff » Fri Jul 05, 2024 11:26 pm

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I got a nice surprise visit today from DHL. My 1000 new starter/generator brush holder castings I've been working on finally arrived. I also had a visit today from a buddy who happens to be a professional photographer, so I had to take advantage of that!

They are perfect in every respect. I could not be happier with the final result.
I'll get...

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Thanks Jeff - impressive :-)

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Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:56 pm
ANCO Timer Lube

Last post by Steve Jelf « Tue Jul 16, 2024 3:57 pm
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by Gracie'sDad » Tue Jul 16, 2024 11:38 am

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What does everyone use for non conductive lube for their ANCO timers? I've used a blob of Vaseline for years with no problems. Is there something better?

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Vaseline was certainly around during the Model T era. Haven't I seen I seen a published recommendation to use it on a T? Ford? Fahnestock? Gasoline Alley?

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Tue Jul 16, 2024 3:57 pm
Model T Garden Fountain

Last post by Novice « Tue Jul 16, 2024 3:51 pm
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by perry kete » Thu Jul 04, 2024 5:29 pm

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I made this Model T Garden fountain several years ago out of an old music box so I thought I would share it with you folks.

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Might be able to make them on a three D printer.

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Tue Jul 16, 2024 3:51 pm
Free Indiana Lunch or Dinner July-September 2024 ( also advice needed)

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by Dave_Kriegel » Tue Jul 16, 2024 12:25 pm

I am located in Mishawaka Indiana an hour east of Chicago and 1.5 hours west of Toledo 10 miles South of Interstate 80
Basically I thought I knew how to trouble shoot Model T's ( I have had over 15) Due to family and personal health problems I have had two sitting needing diagnosed for repairs ( for 3 years) so i can get them running If anyone...

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Tue Jul 16, 2024 12:25 pm
Paint Scheme Dilemna

Last post by Gracie'sDad « Tue Jul 16, 2024 11:55 am
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by BillEverett » Fri Jun 21, 2024 10:20 am

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I have a car that needs to be painted, and I'd like to know what the finished result would look like before I do it.

I have in mind a computer program that can change the wheel colors and leave everything else the same so I can see the finished car with my color selection.

Does anyone know of such a program?

Any help would be appreciated....

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Gracie in the Fall.jpg

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Last post by Gracie'sDad
Tue Jul 16, 2024 11:55 am
Stepney Wheels

Last post by CudaMan « Tue Jul 16, 2024 11:13 am
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by janthomas0 » Mon Jul 15, 2024 2:29 pm

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Hello,

Have someone experience wih a Stepney Wheel on a model T?
Is it useful?
And what’s the size?

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Fascinating! I learned something new today, thank you! :)

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Tue Jul 16, 2024 11:13 am
speedster firewall

Last post by jbdairy03 « Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:03 am
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by dinosbunny » Sat Apr 20, 2024 12:40 pm

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Looking for a easy dimension/picture of the lowered steering column going thru the firewall for a rootlieb speedster. Size of hole, distant to center from edge, you know. I know they specify that the bottom left bolt hole is the top of the firewall bracket. Just would like to verify before I drill. Also would like to know the elevation you have...

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THANKS for the insight ! MUCH appreciated ! and what I was thinking

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Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:03 am
WTB Fun projects brake light switch

Last post by Tbird « Mon Jul 15, 2024 9:17 pm
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by Tmooreheadf » Sat Jul 06, 2024 8:18 pm

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Anyone have a Fun Projects brake light assembly they'd like to sell? PM me if you have one you may not need anymore!
Thanks

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Here’s a FP switch new that has not been installed
The switch is a 60 amp push button w/hex mounting nut and a rubber bulb seal ring.

Before I found this one I contacted Bird Haven several times, they had everything except the 60 amp push button switch. Supply issues….

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Mon Jul 15, 2024 9:17 pm
Brass radiator

Last post by MikeG « Mon Jul 15, 2024 7:31 pm
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by babychadwick » Sun Jul 14, 2024 2:59 pm

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I'm helping a friend (new T guy) and we are driving back along interstate 10. Is there anyone along the route that might have a good brass radiator they might part with?

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Chad - PM sent. Thanks, MikeG

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Mon Jul 15, 2024 7:31 pm
Parker Edmondson On Youtube

Last post by Moxie26 « Mon Jul 15, 2024 6:09 pm
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by CatGuy » Mon Jul 15, 2024 3:22 pm

Ever heard of this young guy? I just found him on youtube. He's hot a couple Model T's and appears to be into other sorts of antiques. Nice to see another young person getting into the hobby!

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Mon Jul 15, 2024 6:09 pm
Model T Emergency Brake Lever/High / Netural Lever

Last post by OleGeorge « Mon Jul 15, 2024 2:26 pm
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by OleGeorge » Sat Jul 13, 2024 7:57 pm

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So I have been noticing on my 26 T Touring that when I need to use the Brake Lever all the way back to stop sometimes I am getting what sounds like a dry squeak sound when I pull it back all the way. Any ideas on what is going on. We have Owned the car for now 20 Years. I have had never had the rear wheels or brake drums off. The previous owner...

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How about your hand brake cross shaft? Maybe it needs a little oil.

Yep. I give it some oil from time to time as well. Thanks for the heads up everyone. I think since the last time I oiled that area I have noticed the squeal being gone and the lever and etc. moves much more freely.

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Last post by OleGeorge
Mon Jul 15, 2024 2:26 pm
POR 15 gloss black paint

Last post by AdminJeff « Mon Jul 15, 2024 1:14 am
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by Les Schubert » Sun Jul 07, 2024 1:21 pm

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Just wondering what experience people have had using this. Especially brush application? Getting so difficult to find an affordable painter these days!!

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I painted my entire engine with POR15 gloss black. It's tough as nails. Still looks great 7 years later. Just be careful not to get it on stuff you care about, it has incredible adhesion. And clean everything really well. I usef 2 cans of carb cleaner on the motor after I got it clean. Nothing like carb cleaner to eliminate oil (and everything...

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Last post by AdminJeff
Mon Jul 15, 2024 1:14 am
1911 Touring Lacks Low End Power

Last post by Moxie26 « Sun Jul 14, 2024 9:40 pm
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by Jim Woolf » Thu Jul 11, 2024 7:51 pm

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I am having trouble with low end power on my 1911 Touring. It has the original.engine and it was completely rebuilt and a new 250 Stipe cam wss installed. The engine has about 1500 to 2000 miles on it.

Since it was rebuit, the engine has lacked low end power, but it is strong on the top end. I am using a good NH carburetor. Compressoon is around...

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Carrie and Jim... Do what you want but setting valves by piston position will equal out and give better engine performance no matter if it's a new cam or old cam. Good luck on what you choose.

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Last post by Moxie26
Sun Jul 14, 2024 9:40 pm
Plan for a pan alignment plate

Last post by Vonau « Sun Jul 14, 2024 7:20 pm
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by Vonau » Sun Jul 14, 2024 11:26 am

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I searched the forum but didn't find anything.

I remember once seeing a plan for the drilling of a pan plate. But I can't find anything anymore. Can someone help me?

To rebuild my Touring I have to make my own tools.

Greetings from Switzerland

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Thank you for the quick help. That's exactly what I saw once and it helps me. I am very happy for the help and the contributions here in the forum.

Greetings from Switzerland

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Last post by Vonau
Sun Jul 14, 2024 7:20 pm
Looking for info on Bauer fatman wheel

Last post by JTT3 « Sun Jul 14, 2024 6:51 pm
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by DHort » Sun Jul 14, 2024 1:25 am

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I would add a picture, but apparently I am not allowed to do so.

A friend just gave me this wheel. It states Bauer Tilt Wheel. It appears
to be locked up. Any suggestions on how to open it up, or maybe does it
need the leverage you get from installing it?

Thank you.

ps I can send the pics to someone else if they want to post them here.

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So if the plate has 3 holes in a triangle around the shaft hole then the steering wheel came with the Bauer Bakelite horn button if it does not have those 3 holes you could use an accessory nut horn button.

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Last post by JTT3
Sun Jul 14, 2024 6:51 pm
Will Holl Detroit axle

Last post by Joe Bell « Sun Jul 14, 2024 6:09 pm
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by Joe Bell » Thu Jul 11, 2024 1:56 pm

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I have a rear T axle with Will Holl casted on the ends, was told it was for a tractor trailer T in the day, have no use for them and need to find a home for them, if interested give me a jingle and I will forward pictures. Thanks Joe Bell 419-618-1025 Tiffin Ohio

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Thanks for finding adds of them back in the day!!

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Last post by Joe Bell
Sun Jul 14, 2024 6:09 pm
Crank start on magneto ?

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Sun Jul 14, 2024 12:41 pm
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by rainer » Sun Jul 14, 2024 2:16 am

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My Lizzy is starting fine on battery (6V). Especially with electric starter it needs only a few seconds, even on cold start. Then I can switch to Magneto and it runs even better/smoother.
I made an electronic battery charging for charging battery from Magneto (with shut-off when battery is full and current limitation to a few amps to not cause...

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My car has been sitting for several days. I went out just now and tried to crank start it on magneto. Temperature about 84F, car in good condition, 10W30 synthetic oil, ECCT adjusted coils, WalMart gasoline. After turning the key to magneto, I set the spark just over 1/4 of the way down and the throttle about 1/3 of the way down carb adjustment 1...

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Last post by TXGOAT2
Sun Jul 14, 2024 12:41 pm
Radiator Shell hood clip

Last post by Chuck Regan « Sun Jul 14, 2024 12:16 pm
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by signsup » Sat Jul 13, 2024 8:58 pm

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This is the clip on my 26/27 radiator shell. PO had no lacing on the shell. Other clips I have felt are in the upright position which would allow for some spacing for lacing. With this clip, if I install lacing, it will cause the hood to sit at a higher level than this clip. No room under the clip to pass lacing under, so it would have to be two...

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Robert - I used one piece of lacing on my ‘26. As John mentioned above, I centered it under the clip, worked down each side, trimmed and tucked each end inside the shell. This is how I found the old one. Whether this is correct way or not, it seemed to work. My hood is far from a precision fit on my T, but the radiator, shell and hood are some of...

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Sun Jul 14, 2024 12:16 pm

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