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I found a pair of these close to Model T but way different
the one on the left is Ford the pair are not
the holes on the bottom are not the same, point is wat different
and no hole to mount to dash but the other side has a small hole, some one said C Cab but no idea, anyone have any ideas, thank you,Bob

I volunteered in the Benson Ford Research Center for many years (pre-Covid) and had complete access to the Ford Motor Company’s accounting records during the Model T era. Each month the Accounting Department produced a report entitled “Comparison of Cost and Sales of Autos Produced”. I have a copy of the December 1921 report.

Ford was producing...

A mysterious water leak started emerging from the radiator cap on my Model T... What could it be? A clogged expansion pipe? A blockage in a radiator hose? A blocked radiator perhaps? Long story short, I (unnecessarily) flushed out the whole cooling system to try and find the problem, which after all turned out to be perished seals on the radiator...

Does anyone have details on the swap meet being held at the Famoso Drag Strip on May 4th? I see nothing on the flyer about pre-war cars or parts. Will we just be mixed in with all the modern stuff or is there a pre-war section of the swap meet? This all seems to be very confusing. I haven't called the number on the swap meet flyer yet, thought I...

As you know, at one point, some Model T’s sold for less than $300.00 apiece. Bottom line…with labor and materials, how much did it cost to make a Model T and how much profit was made on each one? I know it would vary per style and year of manufacture so what would be the average. With such a low selling price it is hard to see how Ford could...

While sorting some Bendix parts today, I found an interesting variation in some drive heads.
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The one on the right is the expected one , 1/2 wide. There were three like the left one at 9/16 . Does it make any real difference?

Allan from down under.

I told like to mount a speedo drive on a Dayton wire wheel hub and am looking for ideas on how to do it from folks who have. I have the hubs and a good Stewart speedo drive.

Don't flame me for bringing up the dreded tire flap topic, I've made the decision to use flaps on my 21 demountable rims. But, my question is . . . I have obtained the typical rubber tire flaps as well as two canvas strips that were used as flaps at some point in time. This is new to me, not being rubber. I obviousely have four rubber flaps to...

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My 1915 is ready for the road but . .

Suddenly her motor won't start. I've previously started it a few times while reassembling the car with no trouble, even on mag.

She has fresh gas, rebuilt coils, a strong spark, clean plugs, fresh oil and turns over readily. I've gone through the Ford manual and Victor Page with no success. A friend who...

I'm getting ready to paint the block, head, pan, hogshead and various other engine parts on a T engine that I'm rebuilding. I was wondering if anyone has used Rustoleum's farm implement paint to paint these items, and if so, were you happy with the results?

The spec sheet for the paint says that it's good for temps up to 212 degrees F, and if...

Am asking for advice on whom to contact for shipping of parts (RH hogs head, steering column, firewall, etc) that I wish to purchase from Queensland Australia. Is there a shipper recommended in the USA that can provide shipping, prefer midwest near Fort Wayne Indiana if possible.

Looking for a phone number for Mark. George

Looking for some that rebabbited rods. Does anyone know a good source? Need several sets. Have cores, Will ship.
I know the vendors have them, looking for someone that does it. Heard of someone in PA, anyone have contact info. Please send it to me by email. Thanks Dan.
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I have always used oil-based when reaming. I'm reaming valve guides and decided to try water based. The company I work for uses water based in our cutting machinery. I'm not happy with progress so far. I ruined my reamer when I hit a hard spot in the casting. Before I finish. What do you all prefer and why?

Interesting article I found about model T's from Hagerty.

In my latest video, I show the carburetor Extractor Tools that we made. Drawings of these tools are available free here, should you want to see them or make your own.
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Greetings Everyone:

RE: Water Jacket Crack -

I've just started rebuilding what appeared to be a good '23 block to replace the tired engine in my '23 touring car. Yesterday my machinist discovered a fine crack in the water jacket area of this new block. It is in that classic spot on the lower left hand side.

I've seen lots of posts and...

The bearing collar on the end of the bendix assembly is threaded on, and then staked to make it stay there.
This photo shows how I remove it.
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There is a shorted bullet head nail piece inserted in one of the two holes in the collar. A shortened bolt is screwed in at the other end. The nail head stops the collar from turning in...

While preparing to return home from a local tour I noticed my right side AC brake assembly hanging down, swinging in the breeze. With a few parts missing, I tied it up out of the way and continued home without incident using the remaining left brake and transmission brake.

Today I'm under the car with the brake reassembled but questioning...

Hi Steve. It sure is nice to have you back. Wasn’t the same without you. You had us all scared for quite awhile. How are you. You had visitors from the forum that kept us posted as to your condition in the hospital, but we haven’t heard from you (unless I missed it) on your health and what you went through. Do you remember the accident? If so, do...

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Was looking in wiring drawer and saw these. Thought yous guys would like to see some original terminal strips. Most are NOS. The five space one has the word bat on one. Dan
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Ok not long now
Who’s going and what are you taking
I am looking for a few left hand items and I am a bit of
a speedster/accessory guy so what ever is in that department
Cheers
Andrew from down under

He posted this in the Forum Support section a few days ago...

Never mind... It appears that posting is by an imposter.

In a previous thread, I was asked how we fitted child seats in my Tourer. My son and I took photos to show how.

These are the seats we used. They are US made, can also be used in aircraft, or ,with child strapped in, carried like a backpack.
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This angle iron bar and welded loops is screwed down to the back of the seat base...

My head bolts are different lengths, is that ok?

Hi All,
As the subject says, I'm curious if there were any confirmed differences between the 26 and 27 Tudor, or were they identical. Also, the forward and brake pedals are wide, correct? Thanks.
John

I recently visited with Dean Yoder who drove his 1924 Touring to Alaska in 2008 pulling a trailer. He averaged 35 mph. I assume photos of it have been previously been on the Forum, but I thought, sense the trip was 16 years ago, I would post it here. It is in storage so the photo does not show the entire car. I have also included two photos of his...

Hello, Does anyone know what the end play is for the starter motor shaft?
In addition; 1) How do you make the adjustments?
2) Where do you attach the wires from the field coil?
Thanks for the help
Joe

About time to get ready for the Marietta Ohio Swap meet on March 2nd. Weather forecast is sunny and warm! It’ll be warm inside no matter what the weather is outside. This one day meet opens opens at 7:00. The coffee will be hot to go along with fresh made donuts.
Come and enjoy a great place to buy parts, new and used!

This must have been a higher end gas station. Most stations probably didn’t have a no smoking sign.. lots of folks smoked in those days and didn’t think anything about it.

One car I'm working on is a 1919 Magneto only, no starter, car. It is missing its magneto horn and bracket and horn/light switch and resistor and wires. It does not appear to have had a terminal block, and the key is on the front of the coil box. I need to reassemble all this.

What colors are each of the four wires going to the horn/light...

Bubba had a Bubba muffler on the 27 depot hack that was rotten, so off it came, the exhaust pipe and packing nut look good. So I pulled a cast iron muffler off the shelf and two nuts and bolts. Slip the cast iron muffler on and go to bolt up and only one bolt hole in frame. The lone hole almost fits the rear mount for the muffler, if I trim 1 off...

I have these in my collection of T tools would anyone have an idea of when they were used in the tool kit. pliers 2.jpg pliers 1.jpg

Anyone know what these are? Came with a restored 27 Touring. In the extra stuff box. I don’t see where they could go.
The bolt is 5/16” NC. Over all length is about 1”. Head is zinc?
Thanks Dan
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I've been noting the sea change in model T enthusiasts the past ten years. There seems to be an increase in younger owners who are inheriting cars their fathers or grandfathers had laid by, often for decades, or buying them in estate sales. This is a great thing, as it points to continuing interest in the hobby.

I hope new owners will respond,...

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The one curved one fits my 27 steering column, but it has a bracket welded onto it, so don't know. The other two brackets sure look like a right hand and a left hand, but I can't see them as firewall to frame brackets. Some sort of body mounts? Or nothing T related. Just want to find a good home for them
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Well, I got my 1926-‘27 Western Auto Supply Catalog. It has some amazing items crammed into its’128 pages at some incredibly low prices (low for today). Rather than posting random pages in trying to anticipate what you’d like to see, I am taking requests on items you’d like me to look up and post pictures of the pages of items you are interested...

Would anyone have pattern or drawing of size and cuts for 21 roadster floor board?
Thanks,
Clay

I am helping a local friend straighten out a very poorly restored 1920 Touring. Virtually NOTHING works. I have slowly brought this creature back to something akin to life, mostly centering around electrical problems that a previous owner completely skipped over, including a non-functioning starter and generator. But, I digress.
The problem du...

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With the Carmine Red painted 1909/1910 vehicles, specifically what was the pinstripe color used on the Body Mouldings and Fender Mouldings? Was the pinstripe a single width stripe in the center of each moulding?? Were any other body panels or parts (i.e: Hood, Body Sill sides, Seat, etc.) striped in other areas other than what was striped on a...

What is the recommended radius for the ends of the bearing journals when grinding. I have a coupe of cranks on hand, it seems the last fellows that ground had different ideas.

Dave

Do you have to take hh off to put kevlar bands in? Josh.

Is anyone from the Denver area coming to Chickasha or the MTFCA Annual meeting in Oklahoma City or coming anywhere east that would be willing to pick up a set of Model T Wheels and meet me? I'm try to save myself a 1000 mile trip. I would be glad to pay for some gas. I have purchased a set of four wheels and tires and I need to get them to...

I have an engine apart to replace the clutch plates and brake drum. Just noticed these rub marks on the magnets. They are 5.25” off center. I’ve looked extensively at the area of the mag ring and see nothing that has been causing this interference. The oil pipe is intact and is 4.5” off centerline. Baffled. Any ideas? Nothing is laying loose in...

I would like to hear from members who have purchased and installed the 5099-12v Model T WOSP stater.
How does it perform and if the standard bendix assembly fits.

Thanks

George

I have the front half of what I believe is a speedster body. At the booth edge it has about a 3/4 inch lip toward the inside with holes spaced along it. To mount it to a plywood base would I build a framework for it and attach this lip to the bottom of the framework and then attatch that framework to a 3/4 plywood bottom. Would that flat base then...

There appears to be a few options on the floating safety rear hubs. Different bearing types, roller, needle, and ball bearings. Different suppliers have slightly different approaches. I am considering them for my 1915 Model T. What advice can you give me or experience you can share on the various options? Thanks.

I got this bracket… I can’t identify it. It’s made of heavy brass and painted black. Any help?

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I am in the process of buying a model t Fordor sedan. However the paint has been removed. Does anyone know of anybody in southern California who can paint a model t?

I am wondering if you have gotten you Jan/Feb vintage Ford and if so how do I check to make sure that my dues are current so I can get mine too? Thanks

Does anyone have 1912 touring front floorboard dimensions or a drawing? A friend needs this for his touring car.
Thank you for any help,
Rob

Last week I started a thread that related to the 13/16 gap for the clutch spring.
Mine was tightened so the gap was way over an inch, close to 1.25 .
A few readers gave some suggestions which I tried but still had a bad vibration around 30mph.
I decided to go ahead and see what was involved in replacing it with the engine in the car.
Ordered a new...

We’re headin’ for MAY, and that means LURAY!!
Yes, the 10th Annual Mid-Atlantic Pre-War Swap Meet will soon be here, and that means it’s time to get ready for our 10 and 2 Event!

So, buckle up, as the Shenandoah Valley Racket “T”ers brings you the 10th Annual Mid Atlantic Prewar Swap Meet , immediately followed by the 2nd ANNUAL MTFCI SPRING...

In one of the old forums I found these 2 drawings of rear curtains for Model T
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Now looking on this picture taken by Peter Elfelt for FMC A/S on the assembly plant inCopenhagen in august 1923 of a nice Centerdoor body, I notice 2 Torings in the background with oval rear windows in the rear...

Would anyone have floorboard pattern for a 1921 roadster they would share?

Thanks,
Clay

I decided to add side curtains to my 1915 Model T Runabout. After contacting Mike at Classtique and getting the process started by obtaining his patterns, I realized that there are no fasteners for the side curtains on the car side. Whoever replaced the top did a custom top without adding the side curtain fasteners. In addition, whoever restored...

Well, at least a mystery to me. Set of four on the parts shelf. Rear mounting lip does not match the angle of my 27 splash apron which I presume they would mount into. And, no holes in any of the splash aprons on any of my projects, so just picked up along the way. Just enough crud on the backside to indicate that they were mounted on a vehicle at...

I found that the library in the small NW Ohio town that I grew up has an online search capability of the town newspaper going back to 1922. Today I searched Model T to see what I could find, and saw this ad from March 1928 placed by Ford assuring Model T owners that Ford would still make parts for their cars until the last Model T is off the road...

Does anyone have or are bringing to hershey an engine adapter plate that allows you to mount the t engine to a modern stand ?

Are there any differences in the coupler to connect a TT rear end to the driveshaft? We had a coupler in a working snowmobile with a ruxstell and Watford come apart .we had a spare stock rear end so we took the coupler off of it but it won't fit? Splines seem off.splines on rear end drive gear could have a twist I guess but look ok

I found this postcard from 1958 mixed in with some old papers for a Model T Long Weekend in Helendale, CA (between Barstow and Victorville.) From Arcadia, CA to Helendale, following Route 66, was about 80 miles, going over Cajon pass out into the High Desert. Quite the adventure for a tired 20 horsepower engine.
My Grandfather's unrestored cut-off...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has a Model T Fordor that they are selling, as I am in search of one. Looking to spend $8000-16,000. Thanks!

Do any of my fellow TT C Cab owners have any information on the strip that fills the gap between the cab and the windshield. From what I can see on the parts book, it is likely called a visor part #TT12350. I assume it’s leather but would like to know dimensions, attachment details, etc. Pictures would be great.

One of out T club members is a locomotive driver instructor. In the railways if ever a tiedowm is even slightly damaged, in any way, it is discarded. He saved a heap of them a while back, and I scored a good few to use with my T trailer and around the farm.
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Hi, I was wondering if anybody has a Model T touring for sale anywhere near Southern California? I don't mind driving to Arizona to pick one up. I'm looking to spend about 10,000-15,000. Thanks!

20240209_215548.jpg My son was over visiting me last night. I was attempting to start a fully rebuilt engine I just finished with a Chaffins 280 cam that's no longer available. It was firing at the wrong time. I realized the NOS Tiger timer I had installed uses the same wire colors as original but in different order. The Tiger Timer is pretty much...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has a Model T Fordor that they are selling, as I am in search of one. Looking to spend $8000-16,000. Thanks!

Many years ago, Stan Howe posted an item on this forum on stewardship. At that time, I only knew Stan from having seen his forum posts. I was the editor of the St. Louis club's newsletter (I said it was many years ago) and I emailed him to ask if I could use it. He graciously replied that I could use anything he posted on the forum, so I did. I...

I got this photo from old cars, trucks, and trains on Facebook.

I haven’t seen this photo before but maybe some of you have. The caption was multi purpose T. They must have removed the hand crank to mount it? It looks like it has a priming pump on the side of it.

I wasn’t successful at finding any info online for “taped rear hub” via the MTFCA site.

Most likely operator inability to use the right phrases 😝

Thanks for any insight on this piece.

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Looking for help from someone that has a 12 commercial roadster and has the top on it. I need to know the length of each bowl from either the top or the bottom of the bow to the top of the metal sock. All three of them really appreciate the help. Also, will enjoy the conversation

He knows who I am…?

Was the glass plate used in the coils used to insulate the condenser from the winding around the core or what?
Is it still used when coils are rebuilt?

Does anyone know where I can buy the front hub bearing dust cover with felt? I need the original style, not the neoprene one: I’m still using the ball bearings. I think all the normal suppliers are out of stock.

Members of the Long Beach Model T Club were surprised and honored to have Steve Jelf show up at our monthly T club meeting!
Shortly after we learned about Steve's accident we had several discussions about driving our T's and the risks we take especially here in SoCal. We sent our thoughts, prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery. Many months...

I stumbled onto this web site but am sure a lot are aware of it. For those that are not aware of it here is the URL

It starts at 1903 and ends at 1927 and also has a section at the bottom for unknown dates. I always wondered what all the models before the T
looked like. Shows pretty much from Model A to Model S.
It is free and every brochure is...

Does anybody have any information on this cover plate TAPLATE 1923-1924? It is designed to drain all the wells of oil, so no old oil is left in the wells.

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Does anyone know by any chance, how hard it is to fix a leaking oil pan? Mine is leaking and I don't quite know how to fix it.

Looking for information on the original Ford drawings for the 1913 Model T exhaust pipe. According to Bruce McCalley’s book, Model T Ford, The Car That Changed The World , in 1913, “the exhaust manifold was modified during production to use the flanged exhaust pipe, instead of having the pipe fitting into the manifold and being sealed with...

Anyone know or tried to see if Rootlieb will sell just the louvered hood sides for a 26-7 T? The sides I’ve got are so hammered up at the louvers they look pretty bad, and to try to hammer out each one individually out straight seems like a task. I’ve contacted them to no avail yet and just wondered if anyone had tried to buy sides only…

Back in November I shared a picture with you that showed a pile of crates in the Copenhagen Free Habour all containing Model T parts for the newly opened assemply plant on Nørrebro in Copenhagen. From june 1919 to 1924 they establiseh the plant in first existing buildings at Heimdalsgade in a then industrial area in the nothern part of Copenhagen....

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I cannot attach these when I send you an e-mail from a posting. I have to attach them here.

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Here’s a Touring that’s a trailer. Sort of! 🤔

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Recently I was able to compare heads made by Waukeshe engine company. If you look closely you can identify several differences in these two heads. I do not know which one is the earlier of the two.

I know better than to try and start work on my 24 Coupe without asking how first so how do i go about taking off the windshields? I would think i should take them to the glass company with the frame on. So how do i get them off?

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