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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...

What is the difference between a early clutch disc drum and a later 1919 -1927 clutch disc drum????
The vendors list both.

I just had a nice long conversation with Steve. He states he is doing well and is ready to head home. (I still think he will need assistance) I told him he is better off staying in CA for at least another month. It is mighty cold in Kansas right now. It sounds like he and his brother are getting along well. There are 2 St Bernards in the house as...

what is the best way to save the wood in a old wheel that looks good thankyou for letting me know bernie glass

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What is the best way to tighten a loose crankshaft front pulley?

New ones are not being made and I have 6 that do not look worn, but all of them are loose.

It appears the crankshaft may have been smoothed with a slight reduction in size.

A new aluminum pulley fits tight, but the pin is right up against the pulley rear and the crank cannot be...

This isn't a T specific question but it is applicable to T's so I thought that I would ask the experts. I am working on an 1884 American Star High Wheel bicycle and it looks like much of the original finish is still present under a ca. 1950 repaint. Any ideas on how to just remove the later paint job? I am preparing to get my T ready to paint when...

So the long story short is, my wishbone has really deep rust pitting along 12 of the left side. Everything else is perfect. When is it too much and would need to be replaced.

I have it in a tube of evaporust right now so I cannot post current pics but here's what it looked like when I took the car home. It looks worse in this pic than it does...

Is there a tutorial on relining rear brake shoes on 26/27 cars?

I have two if these lights I am going to use for brake and turn signals, lens is about 3-3/4 diameter. I see at Langs they have a red lenses for this and say they are for a 1915-27, is there a bracket for this lights for a 1927 Touring or do you just use the bracket from Langs part 3660TL

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After spending a bit of time searching for photos of original pinstriping on unrestored parts or cars, or period photos that were of high enough quality (or even taken from the right angle) to see the original pinstriping, I decided to start this post to hopefully accomplish two things.

1. Try to come up with some better photos of striping for...

A super deal for someone.

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This showed up on a rebuild. At some point in its career, this motor ran with the hesd gasket in backwards long enough for rust to etch the block. I wonder if this caused difficulties or untimely failures, or if this lizzie just shrugged it off and soldiered on, giving many miles and many years of dependable service ?

This photo shows body striping very clearly. No striping on the hood, apparently. Hood is discolored, so that's not conclusive.

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The Centennial Celebration of the dedication of the Fayette County Court House in West Union, Iowa will be held in 2024. The celebration is tentatively planned for Saturday, October 12, from 1 to 4. Richard Hofmeyer is looking for some pre-1925 cars to display during that time. He would be happy with some Model Ts, Chevrolets, Studebakers, etc....

Does anyone polish brass lamps and horn on the west coast? Mine were black when I bought the car six years ago, tried several times to polish but I just make a mess.
Any leads would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Frank @ sarikatime@yahoo.com

Hello, a club member is trying to find out information about his magnetizer and I thought I’d post it on here to see if anyone could help. Google has not turned up anything useful so far when searching “FORE ELECTRIC CO.” You can see a + and - symbol pressed into the wood next to the terminals. I’d like to find out what voltage to use and for how...

I need to replace mine. Any tips or pointers for disassembly of door panel, track.....and then reassembly?

I think someone mentioned I should be able to get laminated glass from most local glass places since it's flat. No need to buy used or from a vendor?

Vince

I just want to update everyone on my experience ordering tires & tubes from Blockley. I went to their website and placed an order for 2 tires and tubes, got a shipping quote and proceeded to use a new Pay Pal account for payment. What a nightmare, it wouldn’t let me change the shipping address, then blocked my credit card after multiple attempts...

I have been contacted by several people about Stevens Front Axle Tooling. So I am considering another production run of the Upper Tapered Reamer and the Lower Reamer/Tap.
These will only be sold as sets if I do this.
I have no idea of price now, it will be more that the last run. Not cause of me but every time I make a run the cost go up.
I...

Would anyone be able to post some nice pictures to show me how side curtains attach to a Touring car from 1923-1925? I'm pretty new to the hobby and haven't been around them enough to see them in person.

Hello all.
I have a 1922 touring with a 2 man top. I have been thinking about side curtians for my car. Top is new. I know that you can get them through Classtique upholstery, but for what price, i don't know.
I would be interested in hearing ideas and pictures of side curtians from other members cars.
I am more interested in safety over...

I was wondering on the very early 1913 touring cars was the pin striping just on the body? Or was it also on the hood and or fenders?
Thanks
Don

Hey All!
I am working on my 1916 touring car. I am finishing the rear seat and I was hoping someone had pics of the seat without the upholstery.
Thanks,
Campbell Tellman
Beaufort, NC

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Last fall I picked up a bunch of rusty coil hardware and have been cleaning it up, chasing threads etc. Unfortunately most of the springs are bent or rusted beyond use. If I can find the specifications, I’m sure I can find some new spring for a reasonable price on line.

Does anybody have the specifications for the vibrator adjusting bolt spring,...

Movie crew in the foreground. Is this from a Harold Lloyd movie ?
In the one I recall, the engineer tells him to Git that tin grasshopper off my train !!
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The discussion Originality had some questioning about 1925 fenders. So I started to see what I could find (see below). In doing so I found little information on fender differences and the need for pictures was most critical to understand what those differences looked like. So I thought it would be a good idea if we could narrow down differences to...

While feeling around a T roadster project that's been in the shop for years, I noticed some sort of rear external brake set up. I was hoping that they were Rocky Mountain brakes and that I could use them on another project. But, these are connected with the original brake rods to the original brake yoke and hand brake quadrant. So, not RM brakes....

Anyone know what this motor is?

Creating a WWI ambulance that will be a static display vehicle only. Maybe on and off a trailer or at a car show or military vehicle display, but never actually driven. I need new tubes and got sticker shock for 4.50x21 center valve stem tubes. Almost $30 a tube. But a metric equivilent of a 120/80x21 motorcycle tube is as low as $12. As long as...

Hello Everyone. I found this pocket watch and holder on Facebook Marketplace last week. Do any of you know anything about it or similar items? Were they ever used on Model T Fords or were they specific to other cars? Thanks for any information that can be provided.

Where and what swapmeets will be coming up in the next few months, especially in the south east corner of the US

Pete and Leo and their mom were recently welcomed into our family group, and tonight was the lads' first outing in a T. Nothing but happy sounds from the back seat, but three miles was plenty far enough in -32°C/-26°F, thank you very much. Driver looks a little maniacal though...

Pulled these off the parts shelf. Can't find any pics of Model T engine pans like this. No cut out for generator and no drain holes. But, sure looks like they bolt to either side of an engine block and/or frame. Any ideas? I've never owned or worked onan A but that doesn't mean they didn't just show up in my shop part by part.
Thanks in advance....

It looks like an earlier body on a later chassis to me.
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What is the thread of the stud to mount coil points on the KW type coils? I know it is very close to 12-32, but not quite.
What is the exact thread?

-Keith

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I added another Model T project car to my plate - this time a 1921 Centerdoor.
The restoration is quite far along with new paint and interior sitting on a running chassis but the progress stopped and got stuck on the windows. It i has lift strap glass on all 6 side windows. I did not disassemble the car so I am not sure of some of the details....

Hi All,

The Speedometer Cable on my 1916 tourer has broken, does anyone know where I can get a replacement suitable for the Ford Special Speedometer?

Many Thanks
George

I now have a Stromberg OF on my 23 touring. It seems to run good and I can tell a difference in low end power and performance. But I have never been in or near another T with one so I don’t know what it’s supposed to be like. Top end is not much different than the straight thru NH I had on it. What should I expect? I have a z head and early...

I was just going to post something there and it is gone.

So I just made an interesting discovery...

My Model T achieves approximately 18 miles per gallon (or about 13L/100km). Now by today's standards, that's not the best fuel economy, considering I used to own a Ford Mondeo Titanium (diesel), which used to get about 45 miles per gallon (or about 5L/100km).
But interestingly, I now drive a RAM 2500...

Apparently it wasn't too hard to get a Ford dealership in the early days. I wonder if the coupe is stock in trade or there for repair ? This minimalist enterprise reminds me of Floyd Clymer's stories of being a Ford dealer in Berthoud, Colorado before he was even a teenager.
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So it would appear that a Manning River Times photographer was present at the Harrington Festival car show & parade!

The secret to looking young... Stand next to an old car and you'll look 10 :lol:

I'm often amazed by how popular my Model T is at a car show (might be because it's often the oldest car there)

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This morning, I was pleased to welcome Steve Jelf to my home. Kim Dobbins picked him up in his 1924 aftermarket body truck. I showed them my cars, and we talked about a lot of stuff for about an hour. It's good to see Steve in his old stomping grounds where he grew up.

I need measurements for the holes in the windshield channels for a 1914 Ford roadster. I purchased a new windshield frame and it came without the holes drilled for the hinges. The pictured frame is not Ford, I don’t know what it is but it shows just what I am looking for. I need the measurement from the bottom of the frame to the center of the...

How do you replace a 4 hole handbrake quadrant.

Does the running board and splash guard need to be removed, can you remove the splash guard without removing the touring body?

Do you grind off the rivet heads, considering that there is gallons of fuel in close proximity and the fuel line and (leaking) carby is within spark range.

Any advice...

2 bow sets (for lack of a better term) came along with my '24 Roadster snowmobile - I'm not sure if either of them are correct , but I would like to match the year as best I can and hope to order the fabric portion soon.

I noticed once set has an extra bar. I m not sure if the other is missing it, or if they are completely different styles. Any...

I have two exhaust manifolds that came with my 1914. One has a Ford scrypt on it and the other is plain. Which is correct for the 14? Thanks, Art

A survivor demonstrates the longevity of Ford cars for a go-getter salesman. The photo was captioned 1930s but no cars in the background seem to be newer than 1930.
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I'm going to call them late 13fenders, but by the book it doesn't seem like they are a square nose on the front. They look like 14 fenders but then there's no bead on the inner fender well. Please help. Thank you IMG_20240105_150406306.jpg IMG_20240105_150649959.jpg IMG_20240105_150712688.jpg IMG_20240105_150706540.jpg

I have new timken tapered inner an outer front wheel bearings for my 1914. The hubs still have the cups or races in them for the ball bearings. Is it just a matter of removing the old races and replacing them with the tapered races and using a thinner spindle washer under the spindle nut? Also, the new inner seals fit loose in the hubs, what can...

After my most recent radiator issues , I started looking for a new one. I saw wait times measured in weeks and months, and heard from other forum members about their long waits.

With all this, I sent my radiator to the shop and figured I'd get on the wait list. I called most of the well known parts vendors. Well, it turns out right now there are...

This is a bit OT, but it's related to Model T's and you'll enjoy the story. And it might help you avoid scams when you sell your T parts.

So I was contacted by a Wolfgang Mischke wanting to buy several Model T Voltage Regulators. No red flags, I get LOTS of inquiries, sometimes from distributors, sometimes foreign countries like New Zealand,...

This is going to be full of maybe’s and possibilities, but the story is that I live in west central Indiana, and I have a large, maybe 30” butt size, ash tree in my front yard that died last summer. It has probably two good sized logs in it that should be reasonably clear, no knots I am guessing. I also have a friend with a sawmill about 3 miles...

So i ordered 2 gas shut off valves that are the 90 degree that go by the carburetor from langs. Whats the difference betweed the old ones and new ones?

My top is old but usable the only problem is that at high stress points some of the thread at the seams is getting pretty weak and breaking. In most places I have been able to reinforce these spots as I notice them and thus far everything is holding up. I do have one problem that I hoped you would have a good solution for. The back window came...

Every few years in Western Australia we head for a place called Lake Perkolilli. An event is run called the Red Dust Revival. Many speedsters show up from all over Australia. At the end of the day at the last event, we ran an Autopolo contest with the Ts. As always, it was great fun. A chap, Des Lewis, has just posted a short video on YouTube of...

Model TT, probably 1924, stake-bed, C-cab
Rear wheels are solid rubber, rim is steel. The wood felloes have some dry rot. Can they be replaced when the tire is solid rubber? Spokes too?

If I want to switch from ball bearings to Timkens, do I need to remove the inner race that’s on the threaded spindle and if so, how?

Guys -
We have purchased the inner rear axle neoprene seals and have encountered a problem installing them. I have never installed these before, so I am a neoprene seal virgin. Be gentle with me. :)

There were no instructions or diagram included with the seals indicating the direction the rubber seal is supposed to face. Logic tells me that the...

A friend has a couple Model G Holley carbs with the 'newer' composite floats.

The 'G' float is larger in diameter than the 'NH' that has brass floats available.

Some fuels seem to destroy those composite floats!

Does anyone sell a replacement brass 'G' larger diameter float?

Hi all,
I have a 26 touring body on an earlier frame and would like to switch it on to a 26 frame that I have; some time this summer. I would love to hear from anybody on the process of bracing and lifting it as well as any pitfalls that I might encounter. What's the weight of the 26 body with no seats or interior? Thanks so much for your...

On January 20th we're having a get together at my familys bodyshop. I'm not sure exactly what all the topics are going to be, I have a couple feelers out with others club members so I'm sure everyone will learn something. I'm going to either straighten or swap the front axle on my speedster build. I'll have it on the alignment rack so we can watch...

We're working on cleaning up the wheels. The wooden spokes are in decent shape with nice glossy varnish on them. The felloes have slight surface rust from sitting. We're going to mask, sand and paint black.

The split rims are in a little worse shape showing surface rust from sitting and very pitted edges from age. I figured since I have them...

Anyone seen a chart or list that shows the dimensions of the available seat springs.

Does anyone know if someone is still selling the lever and cable assemblies for the choke on an of carb. ?thanks

Does anyone know what is happening with Rick Britten and Britten's Brass Works in Ceresco, Michigan? Back in August 2023 I dropped off a brass horn to have a new mount made and haven't heard anything since. I know Rick was injured in an accident at his business a day or so after I saw him so I've been reluctant to pester him about the horn. I...

How thick should the plywood firewall on a 1919 be?

Thanks,
Stephen

I would like to get a couple of replacement rims for my 30 3 1/2 Dayton wire wheels. I found a place in the UK that can do it, but shipping is expensive and they would ideally like to have the rim on hand. Is there anyone in the US that can make these for me?

1915 T roadster with Gallivan engine. This was restored in 1955 and is a running drive very fast T.

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As I type this we are getting our first really 'good' snow of the season. As I glanced out at the snow this morning it really made me want to get my '26 Roadster out and play in the snow! I didn't because it just isn't ready, the top isn't good and it's still coming down. It got me thinking, for those of you that do this, do you use special tires?...

I just bought a 1915 and am trying to get it started for my first time. I have been told to install a battery in the back floorboard and I find wires already installed to connect to a battery. Problem is there is no indication of positive or negative on the wires. should it be positive ground or negative? thanks

On Wednesday, 16th August, Jean Watson, of Old Bar, NSW, celebrated an astonishing milestone, her 104th Birthday! The weather was incredible for this auspicious occasion, and just as well, as this lovely centenarian was able to enjoy a ride in my 99 year old Ford Model T, which incredibly, is younger than its passenger!

Many thanks to Taree...

I am starting the design and fabrication of a trailer hitch for our 27 touring. It has wire wheels, factory spare tire carrier/ gooseneck, and full bumpers. If anyone has any input or has already built a hitch, any help will be appreciated. The spare tire and bumpers is going to complicate things. The trailer will weigh aprox 1000 lb fully loaded....

Please correct me, if I’m wrong. Did I see a post some time back, an artist hand draws your car, off of a supplied photo..?
If you have a name / number, please let me know.

George

Last I heard was may 3? @ the Bakersfield race track.

Last nights T meeting, There's a claim its in Tulare around April 17.

Anybody out there to clarify?

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I an resurrecting my Rajo BB and converting it to the dual plug set-up. I have a proper Mag on its way with an impulse and I am working through some of the build issues. I am stuck on the exhaust manifold down pipe interfering with the spark plug for #3 cylinder. I am working on spacing it away from the head to gain enough clearance to allow for a...

Are there any documentaries or videos of the T-100 project?

No, not that January 6, but the end of the 12 days of Christmas! Ephifiny. Wish you all a happy new year!

I just had a long 43 minute talk with Steve on the phone. It sounds like he is heading to LA tomorrow. Hard to believe. He is planning on hitting Derrick Pang for a Model T ride once he gets there. He informed me that he is walking with a cane, no walker, and he does not think he really needs the cane, but they won't let him leave the room without...

I have exact reproductions of the often missing or messed up KW labels for inside the lid. The price will be $6.00 each including postage. I have four original boxes, and none of them are even close to perfect. These even have the original type paper they are printed on. Satisfaction guaranteed.
I need to know the number of interested people, so...