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A friend has given up finding Rocky Mountain Brake Parts and now is looking for a disk brake set for a 1924 with Wire Wheel Adapters.

Evidently, they do not work either.

Does anyone have them?

Was given this by a friend. He said that the person who built it said it was for a Model T. The only thing I can think it would be for is the pan bolts. One end of the long tube is a 3/8 drive, the other, near the wrench, is a socket. What do you think?

I have a question about the front spring on my 1918 Coupelet. Is the spring supposed to have 7 or 8 leaves? I know it is a square cut spring, but I want to be sure I have the correct number of leaves. Thanks Russ Furstnow

Great news, for all you procrastinators (of which I've become a professional), Chairman Chris has extended the entry deadline for the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club Endurance Run to May 31st. Hey, Andy did it! From a bare chassis to a beautiful Mercury in a couple months, and he'll be there. At the moment they have 29 speedster and race car...

When I got Lizzie as an older restoration almost eight years ago, the headlamps were mounted with the catches inboard, which allowed the lamp doors to swing outward and touch the fenders. I never gave it much thought, other than the rims and lenses could hit the fenders, so I’ve been careful not to ding rims or break lenses.

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Some years ago I remember a post here containing photos of a Model T being hoisted up to a second floor doorway of a theatre by way of two forklifts. The T was to be used as part of the set for a live production. The last photo showed the car in a heap on the ground, it fell off the forks before reaching the open doorway.

Does anyone have copies...

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I purchased an extensively restored T last fall. It's been driving me crazy ever since. What was done / replaced? What wasn't? I've come across several short cuts. Anyway, the outer bearings seem to be leaking quite a bit. first off it's a '14 and the rear end was filled to the plug opening, so I removed some of the oil and hope it isn't filling...

My father, Eugene Schroeder, was born and raised on the north side of Chicago, Illinois. He lived in a neighborhood where the echoes of car engines and honking horns filled the air. Gene, as he was commonly known, was fascinated with automobiles from a young age. He was captivated by their sleek designs and the promise of freedom they offered.

In...

Are there any MTFCA members coming to the Homecoming that are from the New York area? I have a customer who would like to have some clean new boxed parts transported back to New York if possible. Please let me know at 319- four thirty- 49 nine five. Thanks, Mike

I drive in really flat territory and generally use the Ruckstell in my 1919 all the time to take family on short 5 mile drives in my subdivision. My problem is the speed limit is 20mph and using Ford high is not practical because at 20 mph the engine lugs too much especially with 4 adults in the Touring. Am I worring too much or does this less...

One of my Luray finds this past meet

I have been looking at the Model T Times May/June 2018 (#415) issue.

It has an article about the 15 million Ford. On page 14 it shows both a photo of the Touring taken in 1927 and also one taken after the vehicle was painted green.

I looked with magnification at both photos. Between the r and d in the Ford lettering is a curved line. The...

Hello all! I have this 1926? model TT dump truck (I do have the bed for it as well) that was in a fire in the late 50s and has been parked since then. It's on my list of maybe someday projects, and surprisingly the engine is not siezed even after sitting outside since it burned. I was looking it over as I tend to do every now and then, and I...

I did not ask for it. It just showed up. Does that mean I have to go shopping since I know Sears is not going to send me a Wish List?

My 1923 touring has some bad wood, poor repairs from 50 years ago, and a few other issues. It is a steel firewall, 2 man top slanted windshield low hood car. I am contemplating looking at a 1922 touring body 2 states away while going for a graduation and could bring it home and make some swaps. I know the windshield stanshions are different, and...

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These bands were in with a bunch of spare parts and have no box or brand on them. They are a fairly ridged unlike the cotton or Scandinavian bands I have dealt with. Does anyone know what type of material they are? BF4772B9-62EB-4912-AA94-6ED2640AAC84.jpeg

I just found this out a couple days ago.

The photo caption said this was a blacksmith shop converted to a garage around 1915. Supposed to have been in 1915 and the owner had a
Oldsmobile dealship.
The front springs look different than a T but the car other T similarities. Looks like the engine is a T. Might have been posted before but not sure.

Are there any MTFCA members coming to the Homecoming that are from the New York area? I have a customer who would like to have some clean new boxed parts transported back to New York if possible. Please let me know at 319- four thirty- 49 nine five. Thanks, Mike

Does anyone have any experience with Evans waterless coolant?

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Found this on the original barn find tourer on which I am working. I have never seen another like it.

Allan from down under.

We decided to take the 27 out for BBQ last night and the only parking space open just happened to be in front of this 23 T.

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I am sure my gears are starting to wear out. Is it as simple as replacing the gears that are in there to remove some of the play in the steering wheel? How well does a new set from Langs fit after you have removed the old set? Might it require some work on the lathe? Thank you.

I'm a little surprised nobody has posted anything about the model T tour that took place after the swap meet last weekend. Anyone have anything to share?

5 of us went out for breakfast and then headed to Hershey. Weather was bright and sunny, about 85 degrees.
There were a lot of vendors and lots of Model T parts. I was very frugal and spent a whole $10. Did a lot of
visiting however, and showed our new member around.

Afterword I took him to Bob's. Jim thought he was in a candy shop. I did not...

I saw some Stronghold accessory brakes on eBay, see link. They were originally sold by Montgomery Ward, also attached is an ad from the 1922 Catalogue.

Also, here is a link to the whole archived 1922 Montgomery Wards catalogue, which is a neat resource.

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I am having difficulty securing transport for a 1924 Model T pickup from Los Angeles to Tidewater Virginia. I am looking for enclosed transport. This vehicle is 87 tall. Need a reliable, verified shipper. Thank you.

Early delivery in New Jersey. ..... THANKS 👍

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Over the winter I did the following to our 1919 T:
-Replaced the entire factory wiring harness
-Had the generator rebuilt by Brent Mize
-Installed a MTS voltage regulator
-Cleaned the contact points on the ignition / light switch
(along with a bunch of other stuff)

Tonight I noticed that there is voltage present on terminal1 (yellow and black...

I deleted the original stuff since you have solved that part of my puzzle.

As an update:

Having the Z bracket redesigned by a friend and going to use the earlier OEM style that uses the two U-bolts with the front motor mount rather than that sketchy single point that was on it.

At the other end it will use a trimmed section of a front...

This was in with some Model T parts I recently acquired. Obviously, not a Model T part, but what is it?

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Are the crushable copper intake/exhaust rings reusable? I’m thinking not, but I’d like to be certain.

What door latch is this?

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What is the valve of rods and 4th bearings for rebabbiting?

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A couple years ago there were devastating forest fires in Eastern Washington state.
A Model T friend suffered a great loss including his shop and cars.
One specific casualty was his HCCT – it was burnt to a crisp.

The heat was so intense that it melted all of the internals of the meter, warped the meter faceplate, melted the magnet mounting...

Several of us took advantage of a nice day and had one of our tours to our favorite country Cafe today. Later I got a call from Joe Bell to say that the legendary Dean Yoder will be staying the night at the Bell Hilton, arriving in Ohio from the Luray swap meet and said anyone interested in a visit, to pop on over.
Art Mirtes and yours truly were...

As a few a few folks have requested, Steve Watson finally got back to me regarding the paint he used....hope it helps!
So glad to 27 doesn't look like a John Deere tractor...lol

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Hi all,
Just wondering what would be the correct rear window for a Dec. 24 Touring. A two panel or a one panel. Does anybody know when Ford switched from the two panel to the one panel?
Thanks,
John

Hi guys,
I'm getting ready to start assembling a set of 21 steel fellow wheels I remember some one saying to lube the tenons & mating surfaces with wax
was that bees wax or paraffin?
Craig.

What's everybody's personal experience with Autolite 3095 spark plugs for a Driver T ? What's your experience if you've ever used Older Firestone E-40-F plugs in your T ? Also Champion A25's ? (not the take apart type).

Hello,
I have two issues that i ran into after purchasing this 1912 clamshell at Luray, Va.

1. Small crack across rivet hole on the pumpkin not on the torque tube.
2. Brake flange at other end is at .98” depth instead of .8125”

Here are some pics:
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After looking at everyones comments here on the forum it sounds...

I am looking for a Hand Brake Lever suitable for a '09/10 that is nice enough that I can have brass-plated. Bruce doesn't mention much about the structural differences between the years, and I didn't see anything in the Judging Guidelines either, -so is there any differences in the shapes of the lever (-not the cross-shaft or cam) that I should be...

Covid ?, transfusion ?, Martini ?, vitamins ? , . .... naw, it's pure gasoline........ Owner made a progressive effort to get engine running while waiting for delivery of a 1920 coupe gas tank that mounts in the trunk area.

Recently, I have been working on a few Model T generators. When setting them up, I had some trouble with setting the brushes to the neutral plane. The general procedure I’ve been using is
1. Raise the 3rd brush
2. Loose the four screws that hold the brush rigging
3. Apply 6 volts to the output terminal
4. If the armature shaft turns, rotate the...

A Waco, Tx hardware store that advertised Ford, Chevrolet parts and other makes that’s on the bldg signage. This must have been in the 20’s. I can’t see a Ford on the signage. There are several 20’s era cars and looks like a T touring. I would imagine there were other hardware stores starting up that sold several brands of parts. I’m wondering if...

Does anyone have a copy of Service Bulletins where it has to only install one bushing in brake drum. I am away from my Bulletins and someone ask me about that. Think it was late 25. Can you please post it here? Thanks Dan

After hours of trying, I can't get the center bearing bolt installed. Hours spread over days! My engine is in the car so I'm using mirrors and faith to align the bearing hole. Both are failing me. I mic'd the shell hole and my new bolt. There is a clearance of .003 . I took an old bolt and ground a rounded tip. I'm using that as a tool to line...

I know there's only supposed to be 1 bushing in the steering shaft support bracket. However, 2 will fit. Who has used 2 bushings? I believe I have in the past, but too long ago to remember. I can't think of a reason to not do it.

I ask because I'm replacing the bushing, (or bushings?), on my Touring right now. Apparently, .025/.030 is too much...

Because every T I have acquired has had a bad mag I have come to appreciate distributors. The other day I picked up a distributor that I have
never seen before. It uses Jeep cap, rotor, points & condenser. It was removed because it does not fit well. It appears to be for only 26-27
timing covers because it collides with the fan adjusting boss &...

Setting the axle side play on a Ruckstell per the MTFCA manual. One bronze washer is not thick enough, a bronze washer and fiber washer is too thick. I have been sanding both washers, but that is a tedious task. Are washers available of different thickness? The manual says to sand two fiber washers. Any problem with using a bronze and fiber washer...

Just a reminder that the Little Hershey Model T swap meet is coming up soon! May 18th in Belevidere Illinois at the Boone County fair grounds.
Free Model T rides, hit and miss engine display, food, and many vendors!

Does anyone have a phone number for Stipe? The number on the website has been disconnected.

Got back about 2 hrs ago. Found everything on my shopping list except four items. I was happy. May go again tomorrow if the weather holds

What year is this tank? Looks like someone added plates to the end? Maybe to clean out the tank? Sorry for the poor photos. It's buried in my barn.
Thanks
Brian

Cleaning and regapping plugs for my T and noticed that they're Champion 31 plugs. They look the same as the X plugs, but I assume they're not. Anyone know how or why they're different?

This is popular over on Facebook.

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Picked this off eBay and the seller said it was a tail light, so it must be true. But I'm not seeing it. Red lens is much smaller than clear lense and if I mount it so the red lens is facing the rear, on the drivers side, the opening to light the wick is inboard, not outboard. So I'm speculating this is some sort of cowl light or side light with...

Thanks to a forum member here, and encouragement from a NJ model T bud,

I bought a 1922 block at Luray with crankshaft, pistons, valves and head for the sum of $75 bucks.

Another $25 and he added in a three dip pan.

These two items plus the two fenders I bought, all came back in the rear of my Ford Fusion.

Pics to follow tomorrow.

What rear period correct shocks will work with AC brakes?

How does the lock cylinder come out?

This one has no key, so I picked it, but I can't figure out how the cylinder comes out to rekey it. It's a Corbin keyway. Searches show it looks like their old cabinet type. (Ilco1000G)?). Has anyone dealt with this?

How does the lock cylinder come out?

What key does it take?

When it opens, does the key...

Hello All,

MTFCI will be holding an auction to benefit the MTFCI Scholarship fund at the national tour in Cadillac, MI.
A Hand Crank Coil Tester (HCCT) has been donated to the auction (see below).
I have restored it for the auction and need to transport it to Cadillac, MI.
Is there anyone in the Puget Sound WA area going to the tour in Cadillac...

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I would like to invite anyone who is interested in joining us on our Spring Tour.
May 11, 2024
This time around we are starting in Columbia, Illinois, for a 45-50 mile drive through Columbia Bottoms. Mostly lightly travel black top and gravel along the levees and farm roads going no where in particular.
The starting point will be at the...

Angie and I went to Luray today. What a great show. Lot's of stuff and of course the people. Did it rain? Yup but it passed. If you haven't been you have to go.

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You all know who this guy is. What a neat car!

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Apologies if this topic has been answered before, I searched and did not find this question already discussed.

I am in the gathering parts stage of an engine rebuild. I will be using a Scat stroker crank with the larger than stock main bearing diameters. Different vendors sell various main caps for use with A and Scat stroker cranks. One vendor...

I have the patterns for these and I have a person that wants a set of castings. It would be cheaper to get several sets done at the same time. So if you are interested, please let me know

Anyone bought these straight pieces from Lang’s lately? Can you relate how long they are and possibly how long the dimensions are supposed to be? I’ve researched it pretty hard and the consensus seems to be 36.5” front iron and 35.5” for the back pair (that’s length between iron, with an extra ~2.5” on each end to fit into the iron).

So I picked up a parts car with a Ruckstell a few weeks ago, and just got around to swapping the Ruckstell into my coupe today. Unfortunately it had a few issues, just wanted a second opinion before I order a few parts.

The Ruckstell itself is in excellent shape and shifts nicely, so no issues there. But there's a really bad clanking/knocking...

There is this old, old car,
Often does not go very far,
When we do get it started,
Sounds like that it farted.

Skinny tires are bare,
Hold only little air,
One wheel out of round,
Hub cap can’t be found.

Trans band more like fuss,
One coil seldom buss.
Carburetor drips some gas,
Radiator is made of brass.

Ripped top is out in back,
Nice seats...

I am in the midst of building the rear and for my speedster. I got out the rebuilt u joint I had on the shelf. It’s a Golding t parts one I bought years ago. There is a sticker on it saying that it being stiff is normal and it will get better with use. It is pretty stiff. Has anyone got experience with these? Should I look for a different one?

I've been dealing with a very rough engine for quite a while, now—much too rough to drive the car. We've tested everything, tried borrowed known-good coils, borrowed a known-good carburetor, replaced the ignition harness, spark-plugs, spark-plug cables, changed timer three times, rebuilt the coil-box, tested the compression (and thereby the...

I have 3 engines I am trying to sell, any idea what a fair price is?

I tried to post some pics, I don’t know if they will come through, they all spin, and are mostly complete but don’t run

Freshly rebuilt Transmission, when the low speed pedal is depressed it sticks. The book says to tighten the band, when I tighten the band just enough to keep it from sticking, then the car creeps. There is 1/16 play on the clevis.
Suggestions?
Thanks,
Dave

If indidual magneto coils test good but have bad wrappings, has anyone rewrapped 16 of them and made up a new magneto coils ring without rewinding them and putting new insulating material between the windings?

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Nothing about how to apply for authorization? :D

How do you like them ----those who have tried them out

Just canceled my reservations at Hillside motel in Luray.
If any needs a room call them now.
Too much going on for me to come this year. Dan

After rebuilding 100's of starter & generator brush holders and seeing what is available for replacements (they suck) I bit the bullet and decided have a casting made. I'm taking one for the team here. It's not cheap and is VERY time consuming, but these parts are failing more and more frequently, and somebody had to do it. All I can say is I'm...

Did a how to video for you all. HUGE difference in ride quality!

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Does anyone have a source for the burners for a set of e&j 366 headlights, it should be the same as any other e&j burner. I thought snyders used to sell them but can’t find any on their page, is anyone making these or is the way to get them to wait till someone sells a set?

I'm wanting to ask for your favorite recipe for a manifild cooker, for our June newsletter up here in Canada. Whatcha got?? Please include rough drive times, or if it should be precooked and just warmed . The shorter the better, so I can include a number of your favorites.Thanks!

There were some pretty good manifold recipes that had been...

I just got a build record for a 1911. The Benson center provides their interpretations of the build record and then they give a scan of the build record itself. They also provided a key that explains some of the notations used on the build sheet. The key also identifies the various suppliers of lamps, tops, coil boxes, etc.

Here are a few...

It's almost here. The 49th annual Mother Lode Model T Club Swap Meet, Auburn, California.
Early setup after 3pm Saturday, June 1. Opens 6 am Sunday, June 2. No reservations needed. See details on the flyer.