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I was recently introduced to CHAT AI. That may have created a monster, with me at the helm. My initial request was “Create a poem on “Restoration of a Model T Ford.” What we have, was seconds in the making!

RESTORATION OF A MODEL T FORD

In a dusty barn, forgotten and worn,
Rests a Model T Ford, forlorn.
Its engine silent, its paint faded,
But...

Hindsight is 20/20 but it is what it is. Radiator was boiled out and pressure checked a few years ago and put up for project. Engine sat with no fluids for about the same period 3 years. Putting back together and radiator is still shiney clean inside, but I have no idea on condition of engine block cooling system. Upon reassembly, should I add...

I am in the process with a buddy to make a new top for my 1914 Model T touring. We have taken the old fabric off and now we are in the process of positioning the bows before setting the ribbons on that holds the bows in position.

Do draing exists of a two-man top raised with measures?

If not, could some kind soul take the measures from the back...

Found, in a wooded area, not too far apart. Had to cut down several bushes and a few trees to get them out. As you can see part of a tree grown into the trailer hitch. Decided to stack one on top of the homemade wagon just to haul them home. A lot of mixed models of parts. The engine # shows to be a 1925. The wagon shows to be a 26 or 27 model....

Could someone tell me the size/thread pitch of the timer brush retaining nut? I would like to chase the threads of the camshaft so as to not gall the threads. My retaining nut is new and threads onto some other cams fine but not on the one I'm using.

Wondering if the Rockford Model T club is planning on meeting somewhere and joining the 10 millionth Model T drive across the country? Maybe joining them in New Rochelle where there might be a place to safely park a trailer and then heading west to the river. Then turn back and head home. Just an idea. Meet at Bob's if need be, but that looks like...

Last year I purchased a KR Wilson transmission fixture complete with reamers. Upon inspection I saw the hole in the fixture was badly worn and the reamers needed sharpening. I sent the reamers out and made a sleeve to insert in the bored hole of the fixture.

I don't have a Bridgeport or an auto feed so everything was done manually in my mill...

Does anyone have a picture of the 15 million Model T Ford touring before it was repainted?

As far as I can tell the current repaint does not have pin striping.

I ask this because most literature states that the open cars were not pinstriped. Yet a later piece of literature shows open cars, perhaps late 1927 production, with stripes and also...

My father restored the car back in the 60’s and it ran fine for years. He stopped driving it about 30 years ago and I inherited it. I have rebuilt the car myself now, but I cannot get it to stay running. By working the choke, I have been able to keep it running for maybe 5 minutes at a time. My steps to start up are the following:

1. Full choke,...

Does anyone know what happened to Model T haven in Florida? Website down phone disconnected.......................

Does anyone have a set of distributor instructions for the PERFORMANCE T Parts clip on style? I'm trying to complete my records, I guess I didn't save the paperwork. Looking for the diagram that shows the firing order on the cap. I'm trying to compare to something else....

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Ok, so I finally got around to removing all four taper bearing races from my wheel hubs. I’ll be putting in all ball bearing races, but one outside race is a little loose. What is the best thing to use to keep it in place?

Working on the Ford decals that adorn the sides of my Delivery Car. Wanted to recreate the style and feel of a transfer decal. Most stuff I found online are vinyl stickers. Anyone have any leads or knowledge of doing a decal the right way?
Thanks!

Made two A-pillar brackets that support the door check strap and the kick panel.
Square nuts welded on the back side.

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I have always liked this photo my father took in 1934 I'm guessing. My first T was a '25 touring like this and we loaded it with camping gear a few times. The White bus next to it is a Model 15-45 like the one I have. Venturing to the park from Ogden, UT would have certainly been an adventure. The inner tube(s) dragging the ground worries me....

I pulled these bands out of a buddies car while doing a clutch repair. I've never seen these and don't really like the way they seem to fit. Reluctant to re-use them... thoughts?

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I’ve changed the carburetor and manifold necessitating an additional 7.5” of gas line from the gas shut off valve. Not having additional .25” ferrules, I drove into town for other chores and stopped in a hardware store for a 23 cent brass ferrule. They were out !! So I bought a white plastic ferrule. Should I attempt to use this on my ‘14 or hold...

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Is a 22 roadster just as roomy inside as a 24 roadster?

I have a 1926 fordoor that I purchased recently that is in bad shape and is missing roof wood and also the belt line at the back.So I don’t know exactly how to make the pieces since they are not there for a pattern.. I know that I can buy these from a couple of sources but would prefer to make myself. Does anyone know if there are drawings...

Has anyone ever heard of the State Radiator Company of Los Angeles? This brass Ford radiator has that tag on it and there is no Made in USA on it. Old reproduction perhaps? Nothing turns up on the inter web.

I have a 26 Tudor sedan mostly restored. I need the upper rubber that seals the door to the body when closed. I assume that it is the same as the sides but don’t see it for sale. My first T and first T engine and transmission rebuild.

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I was working on getting my T back up and running after replacing starter motor which failed due to bad solenoid.
All that worked just fine and got the engine to start and run as normal
Coming back a day later could not start the engine due the choke being locked open
After removing carb found out the choke butterfly valve was loose and displaced...

I’ve got a dent free ‘26-‘27 radiator shell with a 4” crack running parallel to the back edge on the top of the shell. I need to get that fixed before I send it off to get plated. First off, what’s the difference between brass welding and brazing? Either one of those an option? Silver solder? Silver bearing solder?

I have hit & miss engines, some of which use the Ford buzz coil for ignition. I have designed and built a LED timing light that runs on a 9V battery and has a clamp for the spark plug wire. The buzz coil produces a bunch of sparks when activated, but my design will only flash on the very first spark. Would there be a use for this on checking the...

You must elaborate.
Your profile says you have a 24. Is this the T?
If it came as a non starter car, one can be added by removing the delete plates.
Does the 24 have a starter that isnt working?
Is your issue with an earlier T (pre 19) that wasnt offered with a starter?

I am working on a minimally touched 15 transmission.
The correct thick clutch disk is present, but the large brass thrust flange has been removed from the bushing.
3 later washers are present. The clutch hub was loose.

My question is: What is the correct thickness supposed to be for the 3 thrust washer stack for proper clearance in this early...

I have no dog in this fight, just a brain fart. Recent thread on stuck valve discussed adding a little MMO to the gas tank to help lubricate valves. I have a truck driver friend that adds a little diesel fuel to every tank of gas on carb engines. Lawn tools, lawn mowers, military vehicles, etc. His thinking is the addition of a little oil with the...

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Hello group. My grandfather had this trunk that he claimed was from a Model T, but from all of the research that I've done, I'm not so sure that this is correct. Unfortunately my grandfather passed many decades ago, so there is no way to clarify though him.

Does this look familiar to anyone? I'm shocked that the leather straps are still intact!...

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Noting that this trim part doesn't appear to be available anymore from vendors, and also the fact that what had been available was meant for a 3/4 thick dash, while the originals were 13/16 , I'm hoping our members might be able to offer suggestions as to how to solve this problem. Also, in discussing this detail with friends, an opinion arose...

Gather up parts you don’t need, get your buddies together and attend the Marietta, Ohio swap meet on March 2, 2024!
Great one day swap meet, with lots of Model T and A parts. Dave’s Restoration drums, Kevin Prus heads, Coil Dr, Ron’s Machine shop,Carb Shed and Lucius Magnetos will all be there. Nearly 100 vendor booths in operation. Heated...

Found this recently and picked up Sunday. I’ll be needing to open it up in a bit to check condition.

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Does anyone know who/where near central CA someone to straighten an oil pan?

Almost e ashamed to ask, I know I have seen it, but a Google search cannot find it, but it may be a Google thing. Can anyone share with me the correct order of assembly for the radiator and sheet metal on a 26/27?
I have no felt washer or rubber pads, just sheet metal.
Fenders
Shelves
Radiator
Radiator shell
Lower front splash apron

I'm presuming...

Has anyone ever used aluminum foil around the sparkplug to tighten loose threads in an aluminum head. I think one of the plug hole threads in my aluminum high comp head are getting worn. I don't like the way it feels when I tighten the plug.

Does anyone out there in model T land k ow approximately what year ford changed to the solid gears from the riveted tripple gears???

I have 2 1914 Tourings. One I am the 3rd owner and has the original motor and body with the original wood. The other one has been totally rewooded and don’t know if the motor is original or not. On the “original” T the car number is 37, 892 lower than the motor number. The second touring does not have the brass plates on the dash with the car...

Bliss Auto Sales Co. 1912 - 1919 began as a Ford dealership at the location pictured on 230 21St., Toledo, Ohio.
Bliss Auto Sales moved their operations north from 21 St. to 2101 Adams St. at 21st sometime in the 1920s where they also started selling Hudson - Essex automobiles. That second place has since been demolished.
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Can someone post a picture or two of a 27 Touring with Vaporizer link. You know choke linkage, etc. Thanks Dan

Dumb question: can the front wheel hub be replaced by simply unbolting it, popping it out and bolting a new one on? Spindles are all tight and sound.

Since I have the radiator off I'm checking over stuff as it is exposed. Tonight I pulled the timer cover off and cleaned it out. I'm glad I did as I found some brass flakes in there. After I looked at the commutator shield it was pretty obvious where they came from. The timer cap seems to be OK. Is this normal wear, or is there something abnormal...

This is fun. Every time I take a part off to de-rust, clean and re paint, I find a logo. I'm sure y'all know we're they are and this is a great treasure hunt for me.

The Jan/Feb Vintage Ford arrived Tuesday, and the Jan/Feb Model T Times arrived today. This is too much for me to handle in one week. I am going to get (MTOS) Model T Override Disease and end up out in the garage. It is only 10 degrees out there. Help.

So as to NOT steal 1925 Touring's thread, I started this thread.

IF LED light bulbs are rated in 6 and 12 volts on a Battery, Generator, or Alternator, What bad results are to be expected when running them on the Magneto voltage of up to 30 volts AC?

I have 6 volt LED bulbs in front marker lights and rear marker/stop lights. They appear to...

I have a 1925 homemade bodied pickup & for those using a Led headlamp bulbs, double filament & 12v, what generic part number are you using? I also have Model A style (Chinese) double filament tail lamps do you have a Led part # for those. TIA George

Got a call from a friend this morning who does not do internet and I did not have the answer to his question for him. He has a Henry Auto Parts Milwaukee accessory water pump on his T. From the sound of it, he thinks his radiator is fine but it was on the car when he acquired it and he has left it alone. Too much alone, I think. The bearings are...

Any one ever seen a double stamp wrench? Seems to have a double logo

So, had engine running a few years ago and then put the 27 Depot Hack away for body restoration. Bringing it back to life as WWI ambulance and want to get running chassis as good as I can before all the wood work.
Reconnect everything, engine mounted coil box, throttle and timing rods connected and combination priming choke rod and lean adjustment...

Does anyone have an idea of the weight of a 1913/14 Model T roadster body? Just the body without the turtle deck or dash and unattached to the frame.
Thank you Craig

What is the best and strongest way to secure a fitting to both ends of a length of stainless steel braided hose that will be used for water and/or oil. Can you recommend the necessary parts (ferrules or clamps) and tools to accomplish this? Please be as economical as possible. Thank you. Jim Patrick

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We need to make the reservations for the hotels. Please call for clarification and further information. Frank 818-254-6797

Any ideas on how to make a running board spare tire carrier for a Demountable wheel? Any suggestions from those who have made one?

I had been putting off this part of the project on the barn find tourer I have been working on, waiting for some help. It got the better of me.

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Here the hogshead is positioned ready to be lowered into place. 20240109_155525.jpg
This leaves my hands free to move things around and line them up,...

Good morning Chums!

I need some help to understand a concept or two……so… a tale of two camshaft re-grinds…. I had my original camshaft to re-ground to a stock 250……. and purchased a second 270 regrind from a very reputable parts supplier….. I want to say this at the outset I KNOW that the 270 grind has a 270 lift…. What I don’t understand is the...

There is a T Roadster on Hagerty auction that I have a question about. They are calling it a 1913 but it has rounded doors so it is1914 body. That is not what I have questions about.
It has a Driver door? Is this a Canadian car? Engine still has Made in U.S.A. Does not look like has be ground off like my Canadian 13 running gear. Door panels look...

Well, it got boring again, around the old home place. So, like a couple kids we thought we would take the T out in the snow again. Only this time it was 8 degrees F. We did a video a few weeks ago about playing in a little snow, and it was about 32 degrees. We had aprox. 3 inches of snow this time. The T still did good, but we did lose traction a...

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This Zenith Carb is Patented Dec 29, 1908. I have never taken it apart but it sounds like it has a brass float in it. On the side is cast 04 and to the right of that i stamped F5988 and a 0 laying sideways. The throttle plat is not the normal tin plate but a tapered brass disc that is a little...

I didn’t realize UPS has been around since the 20’s until I saw this. Wonder what make the other ones are.

Can anyone ID this head?
Any pros and cons or other words of wisdom?
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looking at getting tires any reviews on the lucas olympic 449/450 21 at 119.00
and i notice an excelsior 450 475 21 at 106.00

Hi guys…..what is the best paint match to paint them red, blue and white……what paint products give the best results? Any paint code numbers?…Thanks.

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A while ago I read an early 'detective' novel by an author named Josephine Tey (a pen name for Elizabeth MacKintosh). The book is entitled Man in the Queue and it was first published in1929.

In the book various vehicles appear, but of particular interest are several sections in which a 'Ford' car is described, or is in use. Although it's just...

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looking for information on putting modern shocks on a model t. what shocks and how to mount.philip

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Hi all,
I'm working on the interior of my 27 Tudor and I need the size of the flat head slotted screw that holds the window decorative moldings to the body. They look to be about 1/4 inch screws and are about 1/2 inch long. My threads are all chewed up and/or missing. Does anybody know the size of these small screws? They are a fine pitch, but I...

Just picked up an old Shriners Model T car. It doesn't have an engine. I know nothing about them other than what they are. I'm looking for any information on them. I'd like to get it back up and running if possible. Any photos, what engine it took and so on. Thank you.

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The dark of winter is among many of us. The holidays are over and its cold, icy and snowy. It's time for dreaming of warmer weather!
One of the things i got to do this past year was visit the S.A.C. museum in Nebraska. Sac is strategic air command. The golden eagle model t speedster was there.
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Thought I would share some old photos of OCF. My son bought a new scanner for photos and one for slides and negatives, so that everything can get stored and labeled correctly. I am certain that I will find more. As you may be able to tell by the antiquated photo system using the date in the corner, this was September of 1982....

Where do Yall get your split rims?

Over 100 years have passed since Taree, New South Wales had its first Taxi services, one owned by John Mitchell, the first Ford car in Taree being owned by Bert Mitchell, and the other taxi owned by Horace Beeton, which provided regular passenger services between Taree and Kempsey, in a shiny new Ford Model T - a day trip in those days, about 90...

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Was there a recent post inquiring about fitting a child restraint seat to a red tourabout? I tried to respond with photos from my phone, but got a weird response, and now I can't find the original post.

Allan from down under.

Last year my buddy Steve and I were dealing with the estate of a fellow club member and friend. Jerry had past away leaving several model T's and literally tons of parts. Among the cars was a 1918 speedster Jerry built and hadn't driven in 40 years.

Steve and I pulled it out where we could work on it. After putting fresh gas and a new battery...

the ones in the back of the pics,Bob

After suspecting a fuel flow problem on the open road I decided to time the flow from the NH fuel bowl drain.
1914 with oval under seat tank with original outlet tap and metal fuel bowl.
Car has a plastic fuel filter halfway along the fuel pipe.
After each test the fuel was returned to tank.

So I could get comparable tests I used the following...

Just picked up set of wood demountable 21 rims for my WWI ambulance project. This will be T salad, so forget that it is military. WWI had no color or camo standas for vehicles, so I am free to design. hat do most people do with the demountable rims as far as color? Do you paint them the color of the spokes and inner rim and hub? So most leave bare...

I have to repair my fender and I was wondering what gage is the steel?

Does anyone have any idea of how thick the tread is on the smooth grey tires? I know it's a truly dumb question as it would require dissecting an otherwise good tire but I'm inferring I guess at least how long they lasted til the cords start to show through!

Picked up some demountable wheels and rims and finding out the latch system on the rims needs repairing or replacing and would like to know the forums thoughts. Three are Firestone and two are Canadian. One Canadian is in pieces and I have them with the wheels. At least two of the Firestone type have the swivel dougleg latch with the head broken...

The tires on my T show The Lester Tire Co. 4.40/4.50-21 on the sidewall. They have no real signs of wear or cracking and are probably old.

I found new tires that are listed as 450/475-21. Will these work?

Should these be peened flat? I'd there a torque setting?

Take a look at the video and tell name what you think?

Just for the heck of it, thought I'd start looking around for prices on white tires, as come 2025 Clara, my '13 touring will be needing another complete set of shoes. Sadly these tires only last two seasons if I'm lucky, as I pile on easily 2200 miles on her a year. So there's a certain company, name withheld to protect the innocent, who...