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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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Dealer’s advertising for 1924 Model T Touring

Last post by Humblej « Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:47 am
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by Harvey Bergstrom » Thu Oct 26, 2023 10:17 pm

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I have a ‘24 Model T Touring that I have restored & offered to have it displayed at a Ford dealership in January 2024 when my T turns 100 years old. I would like to obtain copies of sale material such as price tags etc. that might have been placed on the windshield to advertise the car for sale. Does anyone know where I could obtain any such...

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You will find a few dealer brochures at

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Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:47 am
Interesting experiece starting the engine

Last post by Norman Kling « Thu Oct 26, 2023 10:13 pm
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by Norman Kling » Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:44 pm

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I had an interesting experience this morning.
I was getting my T ready to do a school visit this afternoon. I oiled everything up and checked the fluids. I had one very low tire so I wanted to start up the car to move it to another location closer to the air compressor.
I pulled the choke wire and cranked it to prime the engine to save the...

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About 15 miles each way and up and down hills between. Ran like a top. Now, if only I could run like a top! :lol: I can walk for a while, but not like I used to!
Norm

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Last post by Norman Kling
Thu Oct 26, 2023 10:13 pm
How old are your Model T tires?

Last post by NHUSA « Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:40 pm
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by Harry Lillo » Fri Dec 02, 2022 3:11 pm

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How old are the tires on your Model T driver?
I am not asking about the trailer queens or cars that rest in the back corner;
but those who put serious miles on their T's every year.
At what age would you consider them unsafe?
For example, my white 1913 speedster with clinchers has old NZ tires that were
almost too hard to mount (but new) that were...

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When we got my dads 1919 T in 2011 it had been in a barn since 1964.
I put air in the tires and drove it for about 8 years before getting new ones.
So about 54 years.

The tubes were fantastic — they only lost about 2 lbs of pressure over the winter.
The new tubes lose about 5 pounds a week.

Still have an old one as a spare and the others with...

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Last post by NHUSA
Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:40 pm
Duplex universal tire carrier

Last post by Belliott3 « Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:20 pm
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by Belliott3 » Thu Oct 26, 2023 12:36 pm

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Is anyone familiar with this particular spare tire carrier? I’m wondering how it would attach to T and if it would hold a Demountable tire? IMG_4383.png

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What was wrong with it?

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Last post by Belliott3
Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:20 pm
Safe-T-Block for handbrake

Last post by NHUSA « Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:18 pm
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by Jem » Sun Oct 22, 2023 9:20 am

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As requested, pics of safety device. Not patented, feel free to copy but ,please, no varnished mahogany and polished brass trim, this is shade-tree engineering for a T, just scrap wood and mismatched nails :lol:
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I made something like that years ago for parades and newbie driving lessons.
I attached a cord to it so I could disable the safety (pull it out) if needed.
Pictures are someplace in the old forum

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Last post by NHUSA
Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:18 pm
Steve Jelf Update 10/21/2023

Last post by Distagon2 « Thu Oct 26, 2023 4:57 pm
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by CudaMan » Sat Oct 21, 2023 2:45 pm

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Here's the latest posting on Steve's Facebook page. It was posted in Facebook as a picture, so I attached it as a picture here as well.

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I am praying for good results for Steve. I am confident he will be OK. My father developed a subdural hematoma about 20 years ago and became paralyzed (temporarily) as a result while visiting relatives in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He was admitted to St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, and as luck would have it, a renowned nuerosurgeon from the Mayo...

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Thu Oct 26, 2023 4:57 pm
They really ARE still out there!!

Last post by John kuehn « Thu Oct 26, 2023 2:16 pm
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by david_dewey » Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:24 pm

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Lately we have seen a lot of barn finds postings that are actually about cars that have been restored, decades ago and have been left in a garage or even a barn, but here's the REAL thing!
This September 1915 touring when found had 1929 CA license plates on it. it was (may still be) in a Barn of a building that was a feed store in a SMALL town in...

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Yes those are the real deal barn finds! It’s great they were still inside of a barn and not left outside! Unfortunately I think there were more “field finds” when I was growing up instead of the barn finds. On a street close to where my Grandfather lived there was a wrecking yard that two 36-37 Packards that were big cars compared to my...

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Thu Oct 26, 2023 2:16 pm
Los Angeles to New York

Last post by SurfCityGene « Thu Oct 26, 2023 1:06 pm
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by Dollisdad » Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:23 am

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Looks like that first car has a NONSKID tire on the rear. great pictures Thanks for posting!!

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Last post by SurfCityGene
Thu Oct 26, 2023 1:06 pm
Champion 30 brass top plugs

Last post by Rich P. Bingham « Thu Oct 26, 2023 12:52 pm
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by Roger Byrne » Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:10 pm

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Is anybody running Champion 30 Brass Top plugs in their cars? How are they working out?

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That's interesting, Roger ! Thanks for explaining. With a pipe thread, should work in a T, the only sensitive issue being the amount it intrudes into the combustion chamber. Guve them a try and let us know ! 🤔

Useless factoid for the day - the small one-lung gas engine Maytag provided to power their early square tub grey machines in the model T...

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Last post by Rich P. Bingham
Thu Oct 26, 2023 12:52 pm
Need firewall drawing information

Last post by Craig E. Luton « Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:50 am
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by Craig E. Luton » Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:02 pm

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I am restoring a 1914 Ford roadster and am looking for a drawing that shows and gives the dimensions of the steering column slot. I did find a print of the early dash but the writing was so small and blurry that I can't read it. Anyone have a copy of the factory blueprint? Thank you
Craig

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Thank you Tbird for the information, it is just what I was looking for. I will save the link for anything else I may need in the future. Craig

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Last post by Craig E. Luton
Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:50 am
Vintage Spartan Model 170-A “Music-Air” horn on ebay

Last post by Mark Gregush « Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:34 am
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by jiminbartow » Thu Oct 26, 2023 12:02 am

I’m not sure if anyone is interested but there is a multi-note Spartan “Music-Air” horn on ebay item #355133610313. I have no affiliation it’s this seller. It has been relisted for a second time so the seller may be ready to accept an offer. Jim Patrick

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:34 am
Best camshaft for a Rajo OHV engine

Last post by babychadwick « Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:04 am
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by Rajo T Speedster » Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:08 pm

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What sort of cam grinds are being used in OHV T engines that can use the different properties that a Rajo or Fontenac head have.
I am thinking that something like a Model A grind with better carburation would improve the performance greatly.
John
From Perth WA

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I'm pretty positive I have a stock A cam in mine with the lobes knocked off. I'm not positive due to the builders rip and I was a bit too young to remember (few weeks old) when it was assembled. So I'm going off of what I remember hearing. The lobes being cut down allow for offset rockers to make up for the lift and being cut down allows for...

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Last post by babychadwick
Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:04 am
Throttle decelerate lag

Last post by speedytinc « Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:12 am
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by Mustang1964s » Tue Oct 24, 2023 5:34 pm

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I am sure this has been cussed and discussed many times.
Yes, I have searched and there are a 2k hits on throttle.

I am tooling down the road with the throttle and timing down.
Need to slow down just a little.
Bump the throttle up, nothing, bump up a little more. It seems that it needs to be bumped up way up.
Then the acceleration drop...

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Despite the translation issue, we are on the same page.

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Last post by speedytinc
Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:12 am
Old gang

Last post by jiminbartow « Thu Oct 26, 2023 12:23 am
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by Dollisdad » Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:28 am

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Colorization really brings out the beauty in those girls. The girl in the middle whose head is higher than everyone elses is especially pretty. With her high cheekbones, she could have been a model. Jim Patrick

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Last post by jiminbartow
Thu Oct 26, 2023 12:23 am
Pedal to the floor , unfortunately .

Last post by AndyClary « Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:23 pm
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by bagotcorner » Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:18 pm

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Sorry , I made a video , too length for a ton of photos and typing .
But I think I have it figured ( most of it )
If you have the time , please have a look .
Thanks , Vince

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Judging by the color this band has been slipping a lot. It may be the notch but you have to give some thought to driving habits.

Andy

Update- sorry, those were Norm’s pics.

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Last post by AndyClary
Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:23 pm
Coil unit capacitor From the mid 60's anyone remember these

Last post by JohnH « Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:47 pm
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by FATMAN » Sun Jul 30, 2023 11:15 am

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Back in the 60's my father made the wood coils, boxes were made from scratch in our shop, I just found a few of these Coil unit capacitors
in a box Black Cat does anyone remember these and how good they were? Bob

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CBB Capacitor 474 400V 474J 0.47uF 470nF P15 CL21 Metallized Polypropylene Film Capacitor

Is that dv/dm/whatever you wrote in that description?

I really need to use that function here more!

The only specification there is the capacitance value, tolerance, and voltage rating. However, the fact it's polypropylene means that it might have a...

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Last post by JohnH
Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:47 pm
30X3 1/2 & 30 X 3 Tubes

Last post by TRDxB2 « Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:45 pm
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by Original Smith » Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:52 pm

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Who was the manufacturer of Extra Quality tubes, made in USA at least 10 years ago? They must still be in business?
The English company is making a nice tube, but they have the wrong valve stems. Why to companies do this? Is this asking too much, especially since they were made here not long ago. I had a nice talk with the English guy, but he...

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Who was the manufacturer of Extra Quality tubes, made in USA at least 10 years ago? They must still be in business?
The English company is making a nice tube, but they have the wrong valve stems. Why to companies do this? Is this asking too much, especially since they were made here not long ago. I had a nice talk with the English guy, but he...

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Last post by TRDxB2
Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:45 pm
question for those that know

Last post by Craig Leach « Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:44 pm
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by Gen3AntiqueAuto » Tue Oct 24, 2023 4:15 pm

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Who's making the repro notches aka pedal cams ? I have an idea and a request for the person casting them.

and just for fun, here's a link to a video short . I'll be doing more and more Model T videos over the coming months and hoping to increase my audience. I hope you all will follow along.

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Hi Tim,
Someone tapped & installed a grade 8 bolt in the notch thinking they could remove the bolt and slip the shaft out and replace the notch & cam
without taking the HH off.
Craig.

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Last post by Craig Leach
Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:44 pm
1915 Timing Gear Cover

Last post by RajoRacer « Wed Oct 25, 2023 1:27 pm
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by Original Smith » Tue Oct 24, 2023 2:36 pm

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I like to use a 1915 timing gear cover in my 1913's because I am able to use a modern seal in them. The outside appearance is identical to the 1913.

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I believe the felt seal is only adequate until it reaches the saturation point - thus the drain hole in the nose of the crankcase - I've installed both & prefer the rope although I believe the rope is tougher on the crankshaft nose.

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Last post by RajoRacer
Wed Oct 25, 2023 1:27 pm
Stumble point 1 crossed !

Last post by bagotcorner « Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:37 am
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by bagotcorner » Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:12 am

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Thank you folks for all the help I’ve been receiving in this forum.

I’m really glad that I joined, there is a wealth of information here.
I was able to move far enough ahead to understand how most of the systems work and finally be able to check if it runs
With that done I can move ahead on my order for parts.

Thanks, Vince

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I'm 2 min into your video - it's at full of retard now (awesome!). The cranking freaked me out a little - I hope you never do that with the key on!

Lol no , I was just priming the carb .

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Last post by bagotcorner
Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:37 am
Taking out a Fordoor engine

Last post by jiminbartow « Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:32 pm
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by tom_strickling » Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:22 pm

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I have taken the engine out of my 18 touring before, not too tricky.
Are there any special considerations for taking the engine out of an EARLY 23 Fordoor?
I have heard it said you should take the hogshead off before pulling the engine.
Any advice?

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You could do it by hand with two friends, but have a place ready to put it. Here is a picture of a simple engine stand I made of 2”x 4”s. Measurements are basically taken from the chassis so the engine stand is the chassis made of wood. Jim Patrick

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Last post by jiminbartow
Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:32 pm
Took a day trip in the T. Went to Natural Bridge of Arkansas

Last post by dobro1956 « Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:15 pm
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by dobro1956 » Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:03 am

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Finally got around to taking another trip with the T. We went to Natural Bridge of Arkansas. It is an old tourist destination just north of Clinton Arkansas. It has been a scenic stop in The Ozark Mountains since the early 1900s. The road to the bridge is a steep, winding, crooked, switchback laden road. Today it is a nice narrow asphalt road with...

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Thanks for all the comments. We also drive down the hill in same gear we would go uphill with. I used low Warford/high Ford for the down hill. Same gear on most of the uphill. The corners of the switchbacks and one slightly steeper stretch of road was where we used low Warford/low Ford going up. John, we live right in the middle of some of the...

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Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:15 pm
Auction, Minnesota, oct 28

Last post by clayton swanson « Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:21 pm

by clayton swanson » Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:21 pm

Auction time for me, not a health issue, I just want to move out of state and simply have too much stuff! Auction this Saturday, the 28th Oct.
Tons of T, A, and v8 parts, A 14 roadster project, 19 touring, 26 touring, 23 roadster, and A and v8 cars Online, and live auction on site, 35miles sw of the cities. Only about 1/4 is on line, LOTS of stuff...

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Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:21 pm
Leather Source Found

Last post by MarkS « Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:38 pm
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by TFan » Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:24 pm

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While shopping with my wife and daughter the other day we happened to go to Hobby Lobby and while strolling around I ran across this leather, looked to be good enough and large enough to patch in on a interior or even for some speedster seats. I thought some of you might be interested and the price seemed reasonable. Jim

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I also found a nice piece if leather at Hobby Lobby last year and used it to replace one of the leather corners on my ‘15 touring. They had a couple of different textures/sheens and I found a pretty close match.

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Last post by MarkS
Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:38 pm
**CARB ICE**

Last post by Professor Fate « Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:04 pm
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by Professor Fate » Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:47 pm

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Drove the '26 today and it ran poorly. Investigation revealed a wet exterior of the intake manifold.
I think I was making ice internally with the temp and dewpoint so close today. Very damp and raw.
Car would run great ceuising at just less than half throttle and mixture adjusted. Any advance or movement of the throttle caused it to gag, sputter,...

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What about using one of those production bolt on heavy cabin heat shrouds and ducting the air to the carb.? I'd want some kind of controllable flap to increase and decrease hot air intake.

Just thinking....

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Last post by Professor Fate
Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:04 pm
Help with Image on Patterson article...

Last post by Fozz71 « Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:10 am
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by Fozz71 » Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:24 pm

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Hey all, I am working on timing my 1913 T and ran across that great article by Ron Patterson about hand cranking, but I am asking for a little help with interpreting this image...can someone validate this is a diagram of the front of the timer as seen from the front of the car? Or what does this diagram show? My puny brain is struggling to make...

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Thanks guys and especially to Ron for the invaluable article and willingness to reach out and help fellow old car buffs!

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Last post by Fozz71
Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:10 am
Pan ear hardware?

Last post by Steve1920 « Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:17 pm
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by Steve1920 » Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:36 pm

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Greetings,

Don't let the low number of post's fool you- I am not a BOT! Lol. I've been a T owner for over twenty years, a member for at least twenty years and I was a forum user way back before anyone had to register. Fast forward to now, after a '24 Coupe project followed me home in June, I'm back on and I have a lot of questions about this car....

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Guy's,

Thanks for the replies and information!

Steve

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Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:17 pm
Numbers and letters on TT rearend

Last post by Mark Gregush « Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:38 pm
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by Mark Gregush » Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:38 pm

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Not up to date on TT rear ends, only have worked on one. Do these letters and numbers have any importance? It is on this TT, about 1923. Was an assembled TT, so There were liberties taken. :) Not sure what the transmission is from but looks to be turned around. I have not seen it in person just have been asked to help ID some things. Not mine, am...

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The story is it was use in the wood for a logging operation. I was thinking the transmission was turned around because the bend in the lever looks factory, don't know if you can reverse the lever or top on them. Also, the end facing the T transmission, does not look like it could be bolted up the Chevrolet bell housing. They might have been going...

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:38 pm
Slowsters

Last post by Bryant « Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:16 pm
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by Bryant » Tue Dec 28, 2021 7:24 pm

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All this talk of speedsters makes me want to slow down a bit 🙃 F0D78FBB-07FE-4929-9550-FBBC789BB85C.jpeg AFB8D357-FA0F-46BB-B14F-7CD3413C1E1D.jpeg 5D6F470C-AC8F-4C9D-98D4-B4B415258645.jpeg

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E819852B-E1A5-493C-B93A-F847631DE294.jpeg interesting generator or maybe it’s a starter generator?
Bryant

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Last post by Bryant
Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:16 pm
1914 vs 1915 T

Last post by ModelT46 « Mon Oct 23, 2023 4:58 pm
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by schwabd1 » Sun Oct 22, 2023 5:37 pm

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What would be the value difference between a correct, restored 1914 T touring vs a correct, restored 1915 T touring? This is assuming both cars are on the same level of restoration.

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You mentioned the Flubber T. A friend in California provided that car for the movie and I saw it many years ago. The T was alerted to make it narrow enogh so that it could sit on top of a modern car as in the movie.

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Mon Oct 23, 2023 4:58 pm
Which timer should I keep ?

Last post by Oldav8tor « Mon Oct 23, 2023 12:54 pm
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by bagotcorner » Sun Oct 22, 2023 1:17 pm

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Good afternoon ,
In a box of things with my TT I had two timers .
Both appear that they would work but is one better than the other ?
I’m not sure which is on my truck currently , but I’ll be pulling it off This afternoon before I finish adjusting the timing I had previously poster about .
Thanks , Vince

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Mark Hutchinson (Hutch) is the guy to talk to at TipTop. hutchmc@comcast.net or 509-220-0892 The best bargain is to get a cap and brush kit. That gives you a spare cap as well.

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Last post by Oldav8tor
Mon Oct 23, 2023 12:54 pm
Locking ring wheel help

Last post by JunkyJud « Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:45 am
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by bagotcorner » Thu Oct 05, 2023 2:06 pm

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Hello , im looking for guidance or a video possibly on how to change the tires /tubes on this type of locking ring wheel and also do i have the correct tool?
Thanks Vince

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One more thing to watch is when removing a stuck tire, be careful not to smash the lip of the rim with the tire irons. If the lip gets smashed, it will no longer allow the lock ring to fully seat.

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Last post by JunkyJud
Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:45 am
Question on 1913 Windshield

Last post by Fozz71 « Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:33 am
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by Fozz71 » Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:30 am

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I have a '13 Runabout and am adding a windshield, but I can't see any existing bolt holes in the body where the braces would go (see pics) so just wanted to ask how and what type fasteners to use? Wood screws or drill straight through to the outside of the sheet metal?

Thanks,
James

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Yep, that's what I was thinking as well- the bolt is behind the sheet metal and was added during the wooding process of the car. What's even more odd is that my Runabout doesn't have any evidence of a large bolt there either....

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Last post by Fozz71
Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:33 am
Perch without mark

Last post by JTT3 « Sun Oct 22, 2023 9:38 pm
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by Phillip » Fri Oct 20, 2023 4:55 pm

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Can anyone tell about these perches on a 1927 roadster pickup. No marks to indicate left or right.

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Phillip I believe Hank Lee has a decent pair of perches for sale at a fair price in the classifieds forum .
Good luck, Best John

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Last post by JTT3
Sun Oct 22, 2023 9:38 pm
Facebook Find - Stewart Speedometer

Last post by Retro54 « Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:13 pm
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by Retro54 » Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:35 pm

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So I acquired something pretty cool last Friday, but didn't want to add it to post about it and the story until I had it in my hands.
A random search last Friday for 'brass speedometer' turned up a 1913 (13-15?) Stewart magnetic drive speedometer that is of the style and patina that would match my 1915 T. I messaged the lady, and her husband...

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Hey Andrew, I sent you a PM (I think, I've never sent one before!). Dave

Hi Dave, I appreciate your interest. However, still doing some research on my end. Always like to know what I got before I would let it go. I cleaned up the swivel tonight, and found it's an Ogden Manufacturing Company product. Pretty sure it's a model #2094, which would...

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Last post by Retro54
Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:13 pm
Fat Man missing parts

Last post by vping « Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:12 pm
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by vping » Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:51 am

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One of the many parts being giving to me with the 25, is a Fan man steering wheels. First thing I noticed is that he lost the screws that hold the wood rim on. Now that I've had a good look at it, the center hub seems to be missing a screw in badge? I also don't know what else is missing to make it function.

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Good to know. I only know what the owner told me which is why I'll be asking a lot of questions!
Thanks.
Vince

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Last post by vping
Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:12 pm
Safety tip and a funny story

Last post by NHUSA « Sun Oct 22, 2023 4:40 pm
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by Rata Road » Thu Oct 12, 2023 4:42 pm

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On one of our USA holiday trips I looked at a 17 Runabout for sale in Shelby Montana. The owner had died and his daughter was selling the car.
They had a large 4 car garage and a wide and long driveway sloping down with a power pole at the end in one corner.
The Lady said help yourself and take it for a drive if you can work out how to start it....

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I put a small block of wood in the handbrake slot to stop the car from going into high gear when I am in a parade just to be safe.
I also use the block when teaching someone to drive the T the first time.

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Last post by NHUSA
Sun Oct 22, 2023 4:40 pm
Honk-Honk, me first buddy!

Last post by OilyBill « Sun Oct 22, 2023 2:35 pm
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by Dollisdad » Sun Oct 22, 2023 1:25 pm

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Pic #11 - Looks like a father and three sons. Wonder if the sons are headed off to WWI?

And wonder if they all came back.

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Sun Oct 22, 2023 2:35 pm
A well used Model T in 1938.

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by John kuehn » Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:09 pm

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Here’s a pic from the Traces of Texas website. It was taken in 1939 but may have been in 1938 because of the date on the rear plate.
The T Roadster looks like it’s a 1920 or close to it. By this time it was an 18 year old car used car that was really being used. It looks like it has a lowered top bow bracket of some sort or?

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For anyone interested in colourising old photographs you'd find that colorize.cc also does quite a good job on this image, but it comes at a cost (along with the terribly miss-spelt website name :mrgreen:

Really nice job cleaning up the photo and colorizing. With your skill level, seems like you could handily market your services. I remember the...

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Sun Oct 22, 2023 1:28 pm
21st annual Camerons swap meet Minnesota

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by 1915ford » Wed Oct 11, 2023 2:18 pm

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Reminder: October 21st we will have our free swap meet. Everyones a vendor so bring something t related to swap. Ribs at noon for all vendors. Suggested donation $10.00 for lunch. 5894 lemond rd owatonna. Indoor and outdoor spaces available. Starts at 8 am. See you then.

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Any Frontenac exhaust manifold s?
Keith

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Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:05 am
Bronze Kingston L4

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by Gen3AntiqueAuto » Sat Oct 07, 2023 9:28 am

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I have completed the cleaning and reassembly video series on one of the Bronze Kingston L4 carbs.

Latest video link below, you can find links to the earlier videos in the description.

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Thank you again Mr. V - The cork is in there and in good shape. I still have this for sale (that was the point - to sell stuff) if anyone is interested. The plan is to go through all my parts, restoring as many as I can in how-to videos between actual customers. I'll either have a stockroom full of restored T parts ready to use or an empty...

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Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:02 am
1994 Buffalo Nickel Tour Jackson, WY

Last post by AndyClary « Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:59 am
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by Rich Eagle » Fri Oct 20, 2023 1:02 pm

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The current Ken Burns The American Buffalo' documentary got me thinking about the VMCCA Buffalo Nickel we helped put on. There were several Ts that participated in it. Here is my 1920 Yellow Speedster and Wayne and Dana Atkinson's 1922 Pie Wagon.
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Tour Director Russ Heath had just finished this 1913 Touring.
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Robert and...

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Thanks Richard. Revisiting tours is the next best thing to being there. Thanks for sharing.

Andy

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Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:59 am
A Few Pictures of 2023 Texas T Party

Last post by AndyClary « Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:55 am
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by George House » Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:55 pm

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…headquartered in Rockport Texas. Lotsa good seafood and no need for a Ruckstell or under drive tranny. This year’s Model T tourists brought 70 cars to tour to Goliad TX to visit the 1729 Spanish Mission La Bahia…. maybe others can add pictures

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Looks good, weather cooperated too. Thanks for sharing.

Andy

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Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:55 am
Interesting spark plug video

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by John E. Guitar » Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:02 am

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Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:26 am
Steve Jelf Slight Setback

Last post by WayneJ « Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:44 pm
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by CudaMan » Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:01 pm

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I just saw this on Steve's Facebook page. :(

Penny Ingram Parker - Steve Jelf

Last night we were notified by Steve's doctor that they were transferring him to Northwestern Hospital for evaluation. He had acquired a fever and an infection was suspected. He was unsteady, words slurred and not communicating very well. So, he was admitted to the...

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Some folks missed this thread and so they were caught unaware of Steve's situation. I am bumping this thread to the top so that they have a better understanding of what transpired several days ago. Steve is currently at Chicago's Northwestern Hospital which is ranked one of the best in the country. He is in good hands.

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Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:44 pm
1913-1914 Holley 4450 "2 Screw" Carburetor Assembly

Last post by Corey Walker « Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:22 pm
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by VowellArt » Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:05 pm

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In Bruce's Encyclopedia, he lists this carburetor as 1912-1914 Holley 4450 (2 screw), but in the page directly preceding this assembly, he shows Fords 1912 Holley 4450 (which is also a 2 screw) carburetor, but with the body that from the pictures I've been sent is identified as the H1 (which I'm also currently drawing). But since the parts are...

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I get the gaskets from Snyder’s. Only the bowl nut gasket fits from the G.

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Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:22 pm
Chassis wiring diagram

Last post by TimCarlson92 « Sat Oct 21, 2023 5:10 pm
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by TimCarlson92 » Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:56 am

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Does anyone have a wiring diagram for where the wires are supposed to be on a 24 coupe? I'd like to restore their placement properly. I have a great wiring diagram for which wires go to which part etc, but am sturggling to find a diagram of where they go on the vehicle itself.
Thanks for the help!

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Here is a bigger copy. Easier to read:

www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/411944/416861.html?/1390100844

Thank you so much!

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Sat Oct 21, 2023 5:10 pm
‘27 Coupe fuel leak

Last post by John Codman « Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:20 am
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by KenJackman » Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:24 am

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I have a ‘27 Coupe and I have detected a very slight fuel leak where the overflow line exits the tank. The leak is not coming from inside the overflow line but is leaking around the outer diameter of the pipe. I’d like to get thoughts on how to fix this.

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If you can possibly fix the leak without removing the tank - I suggest that you do so. Removing the cowl-mounted tank is not a fun project. It's not rocket science, but there is a fair amount of disassembly involved.

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Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:20 am
Getting closer to picking up my T

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by vping » Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:05 pm

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Haven't posted in a while and the past few years have been pretty crazy.

Decided to visit the owner of the MG TD that I delivered last year and pay a visit to the T (that he owned and now I do) to see if it was dug out. I took some more pics and posted them to my album.

Here is the link:

Feel free to comment, good, bad, ugly, don't matter to...

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I see where that is now. Thank you and I'll add it to the list.
Vince

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Sat Oct 21, 2023 9:09 am
Dimensions needed for 1909 E&J 2-teir lens flare

Last post by 1915ford « Sat Oct 21, 2023 4:37 am
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by Rich Eagle » Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:00 pm

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T am thinking of making a couple lens flairs to make my 1909 T more correct. I have good photos but would like to know the exact dimensions of the outside diameter and the distance the flare extends from the door it attaches to. I think the parts and photos can give me the rest. If anyone can tell me the D and W dimensions, I can make them much...

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This is a classic example of times when catalog pictures don't seem to match what actually was used in production. After studying period pictures of actual cars for years I can find not one example of flare fronts being used on Model Ts. The earlier 1909s more commonly had the three tier/large body E and Js without the flares. Period pictures of...

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Sat Oct 21, 2023 4:37 am
Hub & Fellow Paint

Last post by OilyBill « Sat Oct 21, 2023 1:33 am
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by Craig Leach » Wed Jul 26, 2023 7:10 pm

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I'm working on setting up a hole set of 21 steel fellow demountables, rather than respoke the set I have. (the old ones may be used as is on
another car)

I seem to remember a discushion about the pros & cons of powder coating the wheel parts. I have not decided if I will paint or varnish the
spokes. The powder coater charges the same to sand...

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When I delivered my wheel rims and hubs to Stutzman for my 1910 Brush Roadster (30 X 3 clincher rims, 24 diameter), I had them already powder coated. I had called him before I loaded up the rims and hubs, as I was headed east and decided to drop them off. When I called him prior to leaving, to get his views on the powder coating, he said he was...

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Sat Oct 21, 2023 1:33 am
Rob Heyen could use a funnel

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by Erik Johnson » Fri Oct 20, 2023 1:24 am

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And we learn that, Fortunately he's, ahhh, not a smoker.

The August 2023 New London to New Brighton car run was featured tonight on the local news here in the Twin Cities:

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Excellent find Erik! Thank you.
Great vid!

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Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:51 pm
Painting or Treating Body Wood

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by frank.koonce » Wed Oct 18, 2023 8:58 pm

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I read about various methods of treating bodywood in a forum discussion from 2017. More than one person suggested using a 50/50 mixture of enamel paint and turpentine to have what essentially is just a stain coat that will penetrate deep into the wood. However, when I tried this using acrylic latex enamel, the turpentine just floated on the...

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I doubt if Ford treated the wood in any way. While we want our Model T’s to last forever, Ford did not make Model T’s to last, nor were they meant to. The goal of Ford was to manufacture as many Model T’ per day as possible and any unnecessary steps in the manufacturing process, such as wood preservation, were eliminated. If the owner had a garage...

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Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:23 pm
High compression head

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by Ericgj85 » Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:58 pm

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Hey I was looking on line and came across this picture does anyone know what head this is or is it an available anywhere or is it a modified head? The article just said they purchased it used and nothing else really about it.

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The Reeder Head usually had some raised lettering on the driver's side opposite the MADE on top and the letters R E E D E R cast around the inside area of the water outlet.

The inside area looks more like a Zajicek head.

Interestingly Ralph Reeder and Ralph Zajicek both made and sold aluminum heads, both lived in Texas, and both went across the...

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Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:00 pm
PoorSteve

Last post by Kaiser « Fri Oct 20, 2023 3:55 pm
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by George N Lake Ozark » Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:50 pm

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Last night we were notified by Steve's doctor that they were transferring him to Northwestern Hospital for evaluation. He had acquired a fever and an infection was suspected. He was unsteady, words slurred and not communicating very well. So, he was admitted to the hospital, seemed to be having difficulty breathing, and scan showed that one of the...

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Crap, we're all crossing fingers and praying for all its worth !

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Fri Oct 20, 2023 3:55 pm
Axle housing

Last post by JohnM « Fri Oct 20, 2023 1:23 pm
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by JohnM » Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:33 pm

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I regularly inspect my 26 touring before a drive, I have cleaned the undercarriage and an area on the rear axle appears to continue to get oily. Is it possible that the housing is cracked? I would like to avoid a catastrophic failure. 20231019_201100-1.jpg

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Thank you John, that is just the answer I was hoping for. :)

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Fri Oct 20, 2023 1:23 pm
Shims?

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by kgibbo » Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:46 am

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I installed Rocky Mtn brakes on my 1925. Seems I have to shim the axles to install wheels. I don’t like using shims - are there other options?

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Speedy,
One thing you did not mention is the spacer between the axle ends inside the carrier. you need to replace with a thicker one to keep the axles from moving inward putting strain on the gears.
I personally would recommend either the shims at the tapered end of the axle or new longer axles. Another thing to consider is the taper inside the...

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Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:15 am
Spoke shim source

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by jamlip » Sat Dec 24, 2022 12:58 am

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Hi all. I was recently faced with the task of shimming some loose spokes on my scrappy 1921 Touring.

After unsuccessfully trawling the local hardware or auto parts stores for anything that was large enough and thin enough for the task, I turned to my box of aircraft hardware and pulled out a bunch of AN960-1016L washers.

... which I then...

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Having a set of wheels rebuilt is not that expensive.

When we discuss wheel with detachable rims I agree. You can get fine new spokes from the vendors and John Regans wheel press is an easy build,
But are we talking fixed rim wheels we need to engage with a real wheelwright, and they may still be available in the US (partly due to the Amish...

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Fri Oct 20, 2023 5:24 am
Center Brake Lever?

Last post by Duey_C « Fri Oct 20, 2023 2:41 am
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by colonelpowers » Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:39 pm

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I was looking at some pictures today and came across a 26/27 T that had the brake lever mounted in the center. It had an accessory transmission and the lever was either mounted to or on the passenger side of it. It was definitely a brake lever as there was no lever by the door and the shift lever was beside it. Anyone ever seen this?

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Neat pic. :)
Aww poo, I was hoping to see a version of a centered brake handle and accoutrements.
I believe the user of the late TT here unbolted and tossed the brake/control shaft since he was in and out of the door a lot.
Couldn't blame him. This truck is easy to get in and out of without.
With the Warford in neutral, start it up, center the...

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Fri Oct 20, 2023 2:41 am
Information Needed !

Last post by RajoRacer « Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:28 pm
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by RajoRacer » Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:05 pm

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Anyone had a set of round felloe wheels done recently ? Inquiring for a T buddy to assist in figuring some costs involved in 2 - 23 & 2 - 24 . Stutzman or Calimer's preferred.

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I greatly appreciate the information fellas !

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Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:28 pm
A visit to J&M Machine

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by Mopar_man » Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:31 pm

I had bought an axel that had been fixed with inserts and rethreaded. I also bought NOS spindles but one of the king pins didn't seem to fit. I was going to visit family in MA and decided to bring up the axel and have them take a look at it. I don't have that much experience so I wanted to make sure that the play in the king pins was ok. Or did I...

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Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:31 pm
Any idea how this affects a racer/speedster?

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by Rob » Fri Oct 13, 2023 9:04 pm

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This addition is on the Ford Special racer at THF. It’s only on the right spring, and appears to limit possibly the upward flex of the spring? Anyone familiar with anything similar on other T’s? My guess is this is to help hold curves on tracks, since it’s on the right side only. This is the 410 c.i. racer that beat the Blitzen Benz in a one mile...

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Best to read various articles related to the purpose of panhard bar, sway bars, steering stabilizers etc

Some older discussion
and the one on going with this one Panhard Bars on a Model T

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Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:23 pm
Panhard Bars on a Model T

Last post by YellowTRacer « Thu Oct 19, 2023 6:28 pm
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by Roger Byrne » Tue Oct 17, 2023 12:10 pm

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I'm in the process of building a speedster and about to finish the chassis modifications. I would like to see examples of Panhard bars that have been used on Model T's. How were they mounted on both the front front and rear? Those of you that have them, did you see any difference in handling or stability?

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Thank you guys for forcing me to sort through some old photographs/memories, to find a decent shot of the Panhard bar on old #4. Simple but functionable. I know no one needs another shot of old #4 but take a look of the Panhard bar/steady steering device. Bolted to the left of center, on the front cross member and stretching across to the right...

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Thu Oct 19, 2023 6:28 pm
Trying to help a new friend

Last post by Henry K. Lee « Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:34 pm
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by Gen3AntiqueAuto » Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:22 pm

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I'm trying to help someone find a 23 roadster body. He did not specify high or low radiator but I'll assume low because he said 23 not 24. Anyway - he's in MA near me, if anyone has a lead on one I would appreciate it. Email me - gen3antiqueauto at gmail.com

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Tim try Facebook Marketplace.

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Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:34 pm
Clincher Tire Change Look What I Found

Last post by Dan McEachern « Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:51 pm
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by Humblej » Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:36 am

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I recently removed some old Wards Riverside clincher tires from the rim and was surprised to find an old inner tube used as a rim liner. A grey rubber 30x3.5 tube cut into a strip and glued to the rim with rubber cement. Tire came off OK without having to cut it off. The Wards Riverside tubes were still good, had been holding air and have no...

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Yes, the 4 mil pipe wrap works well for rim liners. Never use duct tape, as it will degrade over time.

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Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:51 pm
Steve Jelf 10/18

Last post by 1925 Touring « Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:26 pm
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by DHort » Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:13 pm

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I tried to post a Jelfie, but no can do. It is posted on FB if someone can go over and pull it here.

I had time today to drive down to Chicago to visit with Steve. He was at OT when I arrived so I sat in his room and waited for him. He recognized me as soon as he got to the room. He received a couple of packages in the mail today, and I brought...

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Great to read the update!
Glad you are doing well Steve!
-Austin from Illinois.

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Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:26 pm
Ruckstell Shifting Problem

Last post by speedytinc « Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:13 am
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by J1MGOLDEN » Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:53 pm

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Some years ago, Glenn Chaffin posted some information on a cure for a Ruckstell shifting problem that was cured by grinding one part just a little smaller.

A friend has been driving a 1926 Model T for three or four years since he bought it with that problem.

I keep telling him it would probably be an easy fix if, I could find those details, but...

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Cant have enough grease?????? rux shifter grease fittings.jpeg :lol: :lol: :lol:
Image ripped off from an earlier post.

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Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:13 am
No buzz...

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by Couchsachraga » Tue Oct 17, 2023 9:45 pm

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I've used the great search feature and tried a few things but am hopeful someone might point me in the right order of what to do next... so my apologies now for asking what I know is a somewhat common question!

I recently picked up a '24 Model T and have been going over it both to learn about it and get it running again. In theory it ran before...

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The coil box lid is essential for applying downward pressure to the 4 coil boxes to ensure a good contact with the bottom contacts in the coil box. You will need to order one.

Regarding the fiber switch discs, You can get slightly longer screws and grind them down so that when they are tight, they will protrude into the dimple, but lower than the...

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Last post by jiminbartow
Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:22 am
Coker Flaps

Last post by babychadwick « Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:11 am
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by Professor Fate » Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:39 pm

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I've been waiting for tube flaps from Coker for 5 wks. Anyone know if they're stocking or shipping flaps for clinchers? I need the lubed ones that are rounded not flat.
Thanks!!!

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What kind of oil should I put in my Model T?

No oil in your water pump, grease. . .

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Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:11 am
Spam Free Photos

Last post by J1MGOLDEN « Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:52 am
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by J1MGOLDEN » Sat Oct 14, 2023 2:01 pm

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Keven Prus has been sending me several photos about every day for several weeks.

Steve Ellis sent me several photos from the same area for several months.

I never opened them, has anyone else accidently opened them?

They are probably only coming from some spammer using an Email address list with both names in them.

The sender's name is often...

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A good point!

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Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:52 am
Another barn find.

Last post by Allan « Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:00 am
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by Allan » Sun Oct 08, 2023 7:09 am

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I brought this one home a few days ago. 20231005_105641.jpg[/attachment.
It is a 1922 Adelade built Duncan and Fraser tourer, standard except for full leather upholstery.
I have the job of assessing whether it is worth preserving as is, but making it safe to use. It will depend on how well the motor and trans perform, so the first task is to get...

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We need a few bits to replace some missing items. I have posted here, rather than the classifieds so you have a better idea of the condition of the bits required.

A couple of no 53 ignition keys.
A coilbox lid I similar condition to this coilbox. 20231019_094202.jpg
A headlight rim that was once nickel plated like this. 20231019_094257.jpg

I...

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Last post by Allan
Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:00 am
Great Jelf update!

Last post by Harvey Bergstrom « Wed Oct 18, 2023 8:20 pm
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by Ed Baudoux » Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:47 am

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This is from George's sister. Screenshot_20231016_034340_Facebook.jpg

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So glad you are recovering nicely Steve. We have not met, but one day we will I’m quite sure. It is amazing what the power of prayer can do. Keep up the great work!

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Last post by Harvey Bergstrom
Wed Oct 18, 2023 8:20 pm
10/11/2023 Steve Jelf Update

Last post by JohnM « Wed Oct 18, 2023 6:45 pm
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by CudaMan » Wed Oct 11, 2023 3:16 pm

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Here is the latest from Steve's Facebook page:

Selah Wayseer is with Steve Jelf.

🛞🛞🛞🛞 The Journey Continues For Steve Jelf 🛞🛞🛞🛞

Word has it that Steve will be moved to Chicago to start his intensive rehabilitation at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, TOMORROW!
Looks like a nice place, see link below.
I've not been able to speak to Steve just yet,...

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Looks like he's going to take up jogging again. :D :D Thank you Mark.

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Last post by JohnM
Wed Oct 18, 2023 6:45 pm
which wheels?

Last post by SurfCityGene « Wed Oct 18, 2023 6:39 pm
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by dinosbunny » Fri Oct 13, 2023 12:16 pm

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Which wheels do you prefer on a brass speedster, demountable wood or 27 wire wheel type. Yes I know either are correct for a brass car but I am going for looks and smiles plus a have a full set of each and I am going to get rid of one or the other. So, tell me what you think.
Thanks
Dino

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Surprised no one posted a picture of Humble Howard Genrich's white spoke wheels!

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Last post by SurfCityGene
Wed Oct 18, 2023 6:39 pm
Barn Find TT

Last post by Dan Haynes « Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:42 pm
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by SamInStL » Tue Sep 08, 2020 6:04 pm

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This morning I looked at a Barn Find for sale by the granddaughter of the original owner. It is a true one-owner vehicle, she still has the original title and accompanying paperwork and it hasn't been out of the garage and barely looked at since 1939. It has a wooden body that grandpa used for transporting vegetables to market and it looks like he...

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What a camper rig that would make.

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Last post by Dan Haynes
Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:42 pm
22 front vs rear fender support brackets?

Last post by ElGranadaT « Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:31 pm
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by ElGranadaT » Tue Oct 17, 2023 4:13 pm

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Hi -

Finally at the point of assembling my Rootlieb fenders using the brackets I removed from the original fenders. I've seemed to mix up the front vs. the rear brackets. I cannot seem to find replacement brackets on the usual sites but I did see brackets showing Front pair and rear pair on EBAY. To me, after bending and prying them off, they...

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Thank you both-
Fortunately, I do have the old fenders, and I now think I can figure them out. YES ! The angle is the key...

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Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:31 pm
California zero emission zones

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by Charlie B in N.J. » Wed Sep 27, 2023 7:41 am
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Here we go. Cali politicos are looking for information from classic car owners concerning how much they drive and how it will effect what they’re calling Emission Free Zones. The location and tendencies of the drivers of these vehicles according to a state survey obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation. It concernes 1978 and older vehicles...

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Here in califunny… the ding dongs historically vote for the familiar face. Ever wonder why we seem to always have a governor with the same last name or movie star in office…? Sometimes less worse than others, but always with some connection to hollyweird or San franpsycho. Unfortunately on Election Day, all the conservative voters are busy packing...
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Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:57 am
What to do??

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by Dan Hatch » Tue Oct 17, 2023 3:31 pm

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What do you do with a 5 gallon bucket of cams?
Looks a load of “ low background steel”.
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Check with Chaffins. They do regrinds. Might need some good cores.

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Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:47 am
Do you Own a 1924 Model T S/N 9260010?

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by festanley » Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:17 am

In the late 50's my late father owner a 1924 Model T Touring with the S/N 9260010. He bought the car in 1956, restored it, and drove it for a few years before selling it sometime in the early 60's to buy a brass T. I was born in 1957 and this my first ride in a Model T was in this car. I do remember the car well when I was a young boy. That led to...

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Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:17 am
My girl.

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by Dollisdad » Tue Oct 17, 2023 10:16 am

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Picture number five, the truck with all the kids on it, is particularly interesting. It appears to be some unusual early form-a-truck. The horn button coupled with the fenders suggest it is likely a 1917. The rear wheels and springs being huge and longitudinal suggest that it is quite heavy duty. However, what can be seen of the differential...

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Tue Oct 17, 2023 8:40 pm
New here.. '24 TT parking brake question

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by Couchsachraga » Tue Oct 17, 2023 9:16 am

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Greetings! I've been checking out Model T Snowmobiles for years and finally found one that followed me home this past weekend, a 1924 Model TT that has been in a collection for 25 years. An older restoration, but seems in good shape. I'm going through it now and learning the vehicle using the commissioning checklist I found within this fine forum....

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Definitely a TT worm drive with some fancy axle machine work done !

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Tue Oct 17, 2023 6:56 pm
6 Volt Belt Drive Alternator

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by RajoRacer » Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:49 am

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Is there any source for a belt drive alternator available in 6 volts similar to what TTP offered in the past ? Converting a '15 Runabout off of 12 volts back to 6 with electric start capabilities. Thanks for any information.

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I'm having 6 volt regulators made for the denso style mini alternators, they are due in the end of November. The alternator kit I make is listed on ebay

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Tue Oct 17, 2023 9:17 am
Rust Pitted 26-27 Wire Wheels

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by ModelTWoods » Sat Oct 14, 2023 6:51 pm

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Everyone knows that the rubber rim liners sold for 26-27 wire wheels are just barely wide enough to cover the drop center part of the wire wheel rim. Some of my wire wheels are badly rust pitted, (although not rusted through), from rolled beaded edge to the opposite beaded edge. They are powder coated. Would I be wise to use a tube flap similar to...

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The flap edges are tuck up into the tire and only a small strip can be seen but they do provide great protection to the tube from chafing and undetected sharp pit edges. I have been using them for 53 years and never a flat. Jim Patrick

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Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:51 am
1910 car identification

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by John kuehn » Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:34 pm

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This photo was supposedly taken in 1910.
The car looks similar to the pre T Fords but I don’t think it is but sort of similar to the style from that era.

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Original here:

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Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:21 pm
Rocky Mtn. Brake Co.

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by RajoRacer » Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:01 pm

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Anyone had luck getting a hold of Bud as of late ???

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Thanks Mark - he usually picks up the phone !

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Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:29 pm
Missfire

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by TimCarlson92 » Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:53 pm

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Good evening everyone!
I have a 1924 Coupe that I haven't had very long. It's had a misfire since I purchased it (about a month ago). I have replaced the spark plugs, that didn't fix it. I have replaced the coils as well and still has not seemed to fix the problem. Where do I go from here? It'll intermittently fire correctly and then not.
Does...

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Another point about replacement Model T wiring besides the correct color is the size of the eyes on the wiring. A while back a supplier used the pretty much correct colors but the eye connectors were a bit to large. They would work but were a little large and you had to make sure they weren’t to close to each other where they attach to the...

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Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:26 pm
How does this look?

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by Jonah D'Avella » Fri Oct 06, 2023 7:53 pm

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Just pulled the head for the first time, does this look bad?

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If you find a used set of “newer valves “ most likely they will need to be ground. IE the faces ground on a valve machine. Do you have one?

Also you will need to grind the seats too. Just giving you a heads up.

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Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:07 pm
8 volt battery

Last post by Art M « Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:03 pm
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by jaybee47 » Wed Oct 04, 2023 12:28 am

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I plan on using an 8 volt battery on my '24 T. (It currently has a 7 year old 6 volt battery and needs to be replaced). Any issues? Any changes to the generator and/or starter? (The 8 volt battery was given to me).

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A cutout should be adjusted to accommodate an 8 volt battery. Much easier to use a diode, which requires no adjustment.

Art Mirtes

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Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:03 pm
timken outer bearings thread issues

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by Jwinters » Mon Oct 16, 2023 10:05 am

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i bought new bearings and they seem difficult to thread on to the spindles.
i ran a chase nut on each side and cleaned up the spindles but the threads in the bearings are still tight.
i can get them on but would need a wrench to get them up the spindle.
i cant get them to run up by hand. the chase nuts do run up by hand.
before i go any further i...

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i can get them on but would need a wrench to get them up the spindle.
i cant get them to run up by hand.

Having to use a wrench is okay, as long as you don't need any extreme force to do it.

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Mon Oct 16, 2023 12:00 pm
Inspiration Needed for Brake Light Switch on early T with Rockies

Last post by BRENT in 10-uh-C « Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:05 am
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by BRENT in 10-uh-C » Fri Oct 13, 2023 11:05 am

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Can someone please post some pix of how they (cleanly/neatly) installed a Brake Light Switch for use on a non-starter hogshead that does have a Rocky Mtn Brake Pedal? If they also know the part number of the switch they used, that would also be helpful.

Thanks in advance!!

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Thanks again everyone. I needed this switch to be 3 things, ... quick, easy, & sanitary . Like many of you, I just don't seem to have time to 'source' stuff like I did in my younger days. If I can order something someone else has R&D-ed, then that is the fastest (a/k/a: quick) way for me. If something is available that will work with little to no...

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Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:05 am
High rpm, no load miss

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by lostih » Fri Oct 06, 2023 11:35 am

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Hi All-

First post here. I’ve been working on getting our family ‘27 touring ‘Hank’ running with my 13 yr old son. He’s the fourth generation to work on the car in my family…we’ve had it about 60 years…long before me 😁.

Anyways, the car had a distributor put on it and was converted to 12v in the 60’s. We (dad and I) rebuilt motor in the 90’s....

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Did you adjust the mixture needle during the time it is missing?
Rich/lean looking for improvement in either setting.
NH's float setting has a starting setting per the T1 manual.
How well it runs @ hi speed & idle Is dependent on its needs adjusted by changing the fuel level.(per service bulletin)
You tweek the float a little until the mixture...

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Sun Oct 15, 2023 7:20 pm
Stewart Speedo Drive - ID assistance requested

Last post by Allan « Sun Oct 15, 2023 7:14 pm
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by Retro54 » Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:21 pm

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Good day. I'm going through some speedometer parts that came with my 1915 RPU when I acquired it. While I am ordering the speedometer book, in the meantime, I was hoping someone knowledgeable would be willing to help with ID of these two parts. Both the large gear and the fiber gear has Stewart Warner imprinted on them. The actual numbers are...

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I believe the standard drive ratio is 2.5 : 1, using a smaller gear than that shown. The speedometer book will sort this out for you.

Allan from down under.

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Sun Oct 15, 2023 7:14 pm
Maybe not a good idea.

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by Dollisdad » Fri Oct 13, 2023 9:28 am

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I was thinking tax collectors trying to squeeze out the last dime?

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Sun Oct 15, 2023 6:50 pm
Body Fastener Help 2

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by RRmp108 » Fri Oct 13, 2023 12:36 am

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Hello,
I'm putting together a 1923 touring car I am fitting the body skins to the car. It has been going ok, but at this I point need some help since I cannot find info out on the forum. Where the side skin and rear tub skin meet what fasteners do you use? Some of the photos I have seen some on the forum where they look like they are slotted...

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Thanks all of you for fastener information.

Thanks Tom

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Sun Oct 15, 2023 3:19 pm
Mitch Taylor is back.

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by su8pack1 » Sun Oct 15, 2023 9:40 am

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Sun Oct 15, 2023 2:55 pm
fender brackets

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by Art Ebeling » Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:41 am

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My 1914 has one missing fender bracket and the others have carriage bolts instead of rivets attaching them to the fenders. Are the brackets available and should they be attached with oval head rivets instead of the bolts? How are the rivets installed without denting the fender? Thanks, Art

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Photo is a '12 front fender and rivets to bracket appear to be a low round type, measure about 15/32 in dia.

The Truss head in Restoration Supply wouldn't seem appropriate, may have a pointed crown.

The rivets supplied by Lang's for their brackets are likely correct. Their correct bucking bar for the rivet head will keep the head looking factory...

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Sun Oct 15, 2023 2:32 pm
Kinston 5 ball carburetor info?

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by KWTownsend » Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:02 pm

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I'm looking for information on a non-Model T Kingston 5-ball carburetor called the enclosed pattern carburetor.

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Kingston enclosed carburetor brochure.jpg

Does anybody have anything?

Thanks,
Keith

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Several sizes & configurations, as you can see the bowl, intake and mounting flange are similar in size on this one with a normal 1910 T model 5 ball. Best John

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Sun Oct 15, 2023 1:13 pm
Fixing to scrap some frames

Last post by John Codman « Sun Oct 15, 2023 11:53 am
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by Dan Hatch » Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:40 am

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Fixing to scrap some frames, any need to cut off cross members or brackets to save?

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Steve Jelf is going to need a frame or parts of one.

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Sun Oct 15, 2023 11:53 am
Hershey pictures

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by Chris Instness » Tue Oct 03, 2023 8:16 pm

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Definitely an interesting bit of information. Paper says it was built for drone technology? And Marylyn Monroe had a hand in there production. And One ended up on a bicycle at Hershey! I wish I had the extra cash I would have bought it and maybe used it to finish off the swap meet :lol:
Bryant

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Just enough for one more

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