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So... helping a recent acquaintance with his T, it's a '19/'20 vintage, has the 1919 style switch, cast light lever, it is a Clum product. There seems to be a center contact disc missing. Is anyone refurbishing switches that may have loose parts. I would post a pic but can't seem to accomplish that. The missing piece engages the cast lever via two...

Upon repairing the Coupe passenger door, i noticed what looks like two spot welds.
The outer green skin had two round holes which I figured were just rust holes but when I removed the really bad part, I found that the inner structure had separated from the skin. So, I was wondering, Did Henry start using spot welds late in T production? Then I...

Vanderbrink Auctions has an online only estate auction coming up in Montana It has lots of early stuff with some Model T cars and parts cars. Other early cars. 1909 REO is oldest to 1960s era with some later stuff. A huge auction with a good selection of cars, trucks, tractors, hit miss engines and other unique stuff. There is a 1915 Couplette...

It’s time to replace the lower steering shaft bushing on my 26 Tudor. The part number on the pivot is T 932C which I’m told is the correct part for this car.
I will remove material from the contact area of the shaft to correct the wear, and will make a bushing to suit.
Researching on the form, it seems there were a number of changes to the bushing...

It’s so crazy to reflect that producing all these parts has taken 3 years and literally hundreds of hours of work. I used to take for granted all the parts in Langs and Snyder’s catalogs until I actually decided to try it myself. Granted I’m an engineer by training. But actually making it all come to pass is kind of unreal. The sheer number of...

I am in the middle of restoring my 1911 muffler. Are the brackets painted? Black? Or left unfinished? Your expertise is welcomed. AL

I am reassembling my 26-27 rear spring pack and this is the bolt that came out of it. It’s a square head but the tall tip is coned, maybe to make it easier to get in the hole. It’s clearly a specialized bolt but different than the square ones that are advertised as “authentic.” Just wondering if it’s a 26-27 thing or from a later rebuild. One of...

Just wondering if I missed something. I'm having one heck of a time getting to the classified sections of the forum. All that keeps coming up are past years posts, not current posts. Is it just me?

I have a modern style WOSP starter that is pouring out the oil from the case. There are no new ones that I found at any parts stores. According to their website there is a seal on the shaft that seals it from oil . Anyone have any experience with this? Is it just a o ring?

Does anyone know about this setup? I just won it on eBay. Not a lot of info in the listing.

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I have this in parts section, but I really don't know what it is.
Besides Holley carb part. Anyone know?

TO set the third brush position on a generator, we usually connect the genny to as battery and 'motor' it. (edit) After lifting the third brush so it does not contact the armature, moving the third brush holder back and forth to set the position. Rotating one way motors the genny 'forwards' and rotating the other starts it motoring 'backwards'....

This is my first Model T (I've had quite a few A's) so I appreciate your patience in advance.

The car is fine in low gear but shudders when shifted into high for the first bit. It also feels completely gutless in high. The other day I was trying to take it up a small incline and even in low gear it was barely able to make it up the hill....

What’s missing from most authentic restorations ? Mud !!
Lizzie is my faithful work companion every summer, as we chase the irrigation water from the diversion and in the fields. I kinda get a perverse pleasure from playing in the mud, she does clean up well when the time comes, but I can’t even begin to compete with this guy !

Anyone have some...

I'm hoping for constructive input from the forum since many attendees are historically minded folks. I recently obtained a 1920's era National Cash Register Model 720 that resembles what I've seen in period photos of 1920's counters at auto parts store, auto service centers, or other auto rest stop businesses. As I looked into my NCR I discovered...

Nothing but a giant jigsaw puzzle with no instructions on the box.

Work is going slow as I am taking my time and test fitting to get the best fit I can get.

Maybe in another year I’ll have the windshield installed.

I have Float A Ford auxilliary shocks on my 1923 Toring with small drum axles and Ruckstell.
I would like to keep the shocks but install some form of auxilliary brakes. Rocky Mountains will not work.
Like to know if anyone else has done this.

Are the upper and lower tanks the same on a low and a high radiator? Can a high radiator be recored as a low radiator? Thanks, Art

Of course nowadays it’s most likely a 60s “muscle car”, but the principle remains the same . . .

I have a 1914 Touring with a full set of Victor lamps. The headlights & tail light were electrified at some point in the car's long history. A couple of weeks ago I driove the car to a neighboring town about 20 miles away to see how it would perform. This coming weekend it will go to a car show & chili cookoff in another town about 25 miles away....

Does anyone know what month in 1917 they started using the flanged oil pan? Thanks

Hi All,
I’m still confused as to how the body blocks sit in the channels under my 27 touring. Does the rabbitted cutout face up or down? Do the blocks attach to the body before dropping the body? Something so simple seems confusing. I didn't take this part of the car apart so there was no photo of the originals. I’ve searched past posts and can...

Is there anyone still making Model T Radiators here or in China?

If not, is anyone planning to start building them?

Entering as a project. First show with the speedster.

Got this fairly early flywheel from Jeff Hood at the Long Beach Swap Meet today. I don’t recall ever seeing “Dodge Bros” cast in the flywheel .

71st Long Beach Model T Club Swap Meet is coming fast! Saturday July 19 at Long Beach City College Veterans Stadium 7:00AM. Visit lbmtc.com for flyer, registration form, or details. Don't miss one of the oldest and best Model T, Model A, and Old Ford swap meets in the West!

What size cotter pin used in clutch finger adjustment?.... Diameter and length. Thanks in advance

What is the inside diameter for upper and lower radiator hoses for a 26 ?
Was the I D the same for all years?

Photo caption, “Dr. A.A. Foster and family on their camping vacation from Dallas Texas to Washington, D.C., 1920”

Modified TT ? What a great adventure that must have been !

I need help in the orientation of the body blocks for my 27 touring.
Does the rabbitted surface face up or down?
There aren’t many photos if these block and were dropping the body on the chassis Friday.
I appreciate your help,
Brent

E-Timer Turns 15 This Year!

Hard to believe the E-Timer was first installed back in 2010 and still run with the same precision today as the day installed with zero maintenance since!

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The I-Timer Turns 8 This Year

The 100+ year pursuit of an Ideal Timer ended in 2017 and also still running with the same precision with no...

Hi all,

My name is Kevin and I'm the proud new caretaker of my late grandfather's model t.

tl/dr: I inherited a T. Bill Squires is awesome, and I'd never use anyone else. I'm in NW Tennessee, know little about what I'm getting in to, but know I want to do it right. I'd love to meet other folks in my area, even if it's just to share the love of...

Hi folks
Just a quick question about over heating. I just got his 22 running for a friend that inherited it from a step father. Beautiful car. The story was the car had a rebuilt engine when they got it. I just fixed the carb from setting for a few years. Car starts and runs great (have not drove it yet) but in about 5-10 minutes it will start...

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Hello, my name is Kevin and I just purchased a 1923 Ford Model T Tudor. The car is very complete and original looking. It needs a few things to get road worthy. One thing it is missing is the gas tank. I've been a car guy all my life, so not new to cars. My question is this, where does the gas tank reside in a Tudor? The information I have read...

After making the Kingston Low Bridge I wanted to look into the Heinze since they had the same basic issue.

Here is the link for a refresh:

I found the reproduction Heinze spring steel was just a bit too thick so remade the points with a thinner vibrator. This addresses the issue of tuning the coils then finding they do not run well on magneto...

Looking at Ford script hand oiler cans, how can on tell a T era can from a Model A era can? How can one tell an original T can from a reproduction T can, as I know they used to be reproduced (I have one)?

Hello everyone. I have a klaxon model 21. The horn works but I am missing the adjustment part. I am attaching a picture of the missing part circled in red. If anyone can help me figure out what part goes there it would be much appreciated.I have tried different springs but they seem to just push it out farther out when I need adjustment in.

A fellow needs a new set of Multi Lifts that I have. Just wondering what a fair price would be??

How do I find my member number so I can post on the classified pages? I have no idea what mine is.

Hi Folks, it has been a while since I posted on here. A friend passed away and his son has asked me to help get there 22 Runabout going. It has been setting for several years, and I took the carb apart to clean it out. The float level was extremely high when I got it apart and I am not sure what the issue is. I would guess it is the needle and...

Does anyone recognize this spare tire holder? The clip on the bottom fell off and I need replace it.

Thanks,
Rod

My gf and I want to take a break from our work a day world and relax for a few days. Any tours coming up near Sacramento or the foothills? Im thinking the Mother Lode Club is pretty active. Perhaps a HCCA event?

2025 Stettler Tour Description

2025 Stettler T Tour Registration

The host hotel is the Ramada Stettler                 
Ramada direct link

or phone (403) 742-6555
Can-Alta Stettler phone (403) 742-3371

Camp Grounds
Town of Stettler Campground (403) 742-4411
Prairie Junction RV Resort (403) 742-8855

My second engine Ive built for my 21 touring ( damn broken crankshafts) was rebuild by someone decades ago and shelved, So naturally I go through it to make sure its was built well. Well it wasn't, cylinder clearance too tight, bearings too tight but Ive sorted that. However the 0.080 Pistons seem to stand proud a good amount more above the block...

Got some of these nos. I know they are good rod support, but for what? I found 4002 in parts catalog the are for later cars. Are these for 17/22 wood firewall cars? Thanks Dan
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Other threads on this forum have been asking where to get WOSP 12 volt starters. Snyders shows out of stock and the other WOSP dealers likewise. I decided to go to the source, Neil Tuckett of England's Tuckett Brothers, who originally designed the starter along with WOSP. Here is his reply: I have spoken to WOSP direct and they say there should be...

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For those who might be familiar with Model T Ford Speedster Performance Equipment, what do you think about running a 16 Valve Model C Roof Head in a Speedster? Are there any mechanical or reliability issues that I might want to be aware of or maybe be watching out for when out motoring? ...Or, are they as reliable and easy to run as any other...

Just wondering if anyone else has seen anything like this. I found it in the 1912 I brought home this last weekend.
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I’m new to model Ts wondering if there are any members in the U P. I’m in menominee

I’m new to model Ts wondering if there are any members in the U P or NE Wisconsin. I’m in menominee

Not one auto parts in my area is carrying conventional motor oil, Its all either a full synthetic or a blended synthetic oil. I was lucky to find a five gallon pail at my local NAPA of 30# conventional for the model T which should hold me for a very long time as I don't drive the T very much anymore. I was running 15/40 Rotella but thats even...

Whilst rebuilding my rear axle and driveshaft, I came across an error in the drawing I made of the 22-27 driveshaft. The parts 2596, 2591 and 2591B were in the wrong alignment.

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Also added the Spool Cap Screws 2584B and the rear axle Pumpkin for reference.

I recently replaced the bushing for the hand crank. I cannot engage the claw with the pin on the crankshaft. The crank with out the claw mounted on it appears to be hitting the front of the crankshaft too high for alignment of the claw, in othewords the bushing is not correctly in straight. What did I do wrong, and how do I avoid this issue when I...

I recently had to replace my original 1916 round gas tank. the left end had been cut open by a previous owner and poorly repaired. When it started to leak last year I attempted a repair with JB Weld's Tank weld. It held a year but I pulled on a loose end last week and it pulled right off. Due to time constraints I ordered a new tank from Kevin...

Well, I picked up some carburetors at the Iola show last weekend - two L4 Kingstons (one bronze body, one iron) and a Holley G. I spent some time disassembling and cleaning them up, and it looks like I won the lottery on the Holley, with the exception of the float. As for the Kingstons, between the two of them I've got enough good parts to build...

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Here are a couple pictures of some original striped wheels. I think the color photo is of a pre-1912 and the black and white is of a 1912. I am going to get my wheels striped so I am interested in which is original for my late 1911/early 1912 Commercial Roadster. I personally prefer the striping in the color photo, but will go with what is...

My July-August 2025 The Vintage Ford magazine arrived today and gave me something to read this afternoon.

It also gave me two questions.

1. Has anyone ever seen or owned one of these devices that is shown on Page 41?

2. What was the Voltage and Amperage the unit supplied to the Coil Ring?

Anyone using an other method of payment that PayPal for sales & purchases on the classifieds? Or should I just go back to checks only?
Craig.

I have 1926 model T roadster. Cannot get NH Carb to quit leaking gas from the throat.
New viton tip needle valve and seat and new float, all gaskets replaced. Adjusted float level to 15/64ths, works on the bench but as soon as it is installed it leaks a stream. Leaking stops when air screw is screwed all way in.
Anything I’m missing here? Replace...

I have a great old tachometer that reads in hundreds of RPMs that I am using on my speedster. A while back I saw a tachometer drive that ran off the fan belt in a picture of an English car, but I can’t find the picture and have never seen another. Have any of you made, used, or seen a belt driven tachometer drive on a T or other car? If so, I am...

Getting ready to paint my brake drums. I would think a high temp paint would be a benefit. Does anyone have a recommendation on a good paint to use?

Posting for Keith Gumbinger. He'll chime in with more details.
How often do you see a castle nut with Ford script?!

Anyone doing coil testing and tuning located in nothern ohio.

Thank you

johnr

Took delivery this past week of a car delivered by Bill Auto Works. Fantastic service by Bill Squires who was very easy to deal with, very commutative. Always called to report progress with on time delivery. Quoted a price up front and stuck to the Quote. No surprises. Very professional, would use again.

Anyone ever come up with a good way to rebuild the worn cam ramps on pedals? Hate to scrap a bunch of them if way to repair. Thanks Dan

Can someone tell me why the bead along where the mud shield meets is square-ish on some and contoured like others..? Are these 1913..? Sorry.. I have given up on posting photos...

I'm putting my car back together after removing the steering wheel, firewall and etc. in anticipation of some engine work that has been postponed until winter.

I went to connect the commutator rod and when I tried to connect the swivel end, I couldn't find the nut. No big deal, right? I went thru my entire collection of nuts, both SAE and AN...

The time is getting closer for Miller Ferry and the Yacht club to know who is coming this Sunday for T day on the island, if you have never been there they treat you very well on the island for refreshments before the parade and a lunch after. Line up is by 9:30 for the 10:00 boat. I do not plan on doing this next year so this may be your last...

There is a pickup listed for sale and it says new U channel. Is that the piece that goes down either side of the frame from behind the bottom of the seatbacķ on a roadster to the rear of the body and connects to the floor under the turtle on a 26?
If that is it, are they available or do you manufacture your own?

That piece on my 26 pickup is...

I’m in the process of getting my re-wooded 25 (August 1924) Touring ready for paint and was able to get the firewall done today. I’ve never noticed these holes below the choke bell crank or the one with a shoulder directly below the coil box mounting holes. I don’t remember my January 1924 Roadster having them. What would they have been used for?...

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Hoping to build a thread with any history on the “Giant Speed Equipment . I’m guessing they were active in Los Angeles area in the 50s or 60s? I picked up a Gemsa flathead for my T, and noticed how similar the lettering was between the Gemsa and the Giant.

I think I know the answer but I will ask anyway. I just installed a Texas T Alternator on my 1918 touring. I did not realize that it is a 12 volt alternator. I use an 8 volt battery because I like it and I want to. The question is>>>>Is it OK to have this 12 volt alternator with an 8 volt battery. If not, what are my options besides taking the...

Big car show today The Ford dealership is well worth the drive. Zinc Motors, one of only 2 dealerships in the state of Missouri that still operates out of their original building. A building that Henry Ford designed. If There is any interest in interior pictures, I can add more pictures next week

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Hello fellow Model T-ers,

I am looking for a Mercury, or Paco, or similar period correct bodied speedster in restored condition.
Would any of you know of one that might be for sale. I am aware of one in Sweden. Area code: (323)

Steve
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I am looking for replacing some bad wheels on a 1909 REO touring car. If you would know of any parts please advise. The hubs seem to be ok.
Thanks

I am donation our family 1915 Model T Touring car to the Sherman, CT Historical Society. I live in TN. The car is going back home but the team that will garage and drive the car isn't familiar with the 3-pedal Model T. I'm searching for a person that is willing to teach the Sherman, CT Model T care team how to drive the car. George Akin, President...

Due to the unavailable reproductions of 26-27 enclosed car window crank handles, I, like everyone else, has had to resort to using the reproduction Model A handle that tightens with a set screw on the regulator shaft. I have seen window crank handle that reportedly are original Model T, but the handle has a big hole in the outside and is held to...

1910 touring, original saddles, reproduction top sockets with the following measurements:
Top socket width 1-45/128
Saddle gap width 1-27/128

Now what to do?
Does anyone have a pair of top saddles that have a wider gap that are the same profile? I think the early saddles are cast so heating and bending is out if they are cast I suppose & would...

Planning ahead, I would like to be able to use my Gas Headlamps at OCF parade or at a evening Cruise-in display. I am on the fence on whether I would like to use a small 10cf tank of Acetylene, -or Carbide (-see link below) in my Carbide Generator tank. How much difference in light (Lumens??) output will I see with one type of fuel over the...

Is this mag drive for a model T?

T died on the road. The starter turned the engine. I got no buss at the coils. Fuse I have in system ok.I ran a wire from pos post battery to bottom of coil box. Got coils to buzz, car to start and got home. So where is problem? Switch?

Would anyone recognize what company made this rim and if it was made by Ford or an After-Market Company?

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I have a tire issue I never ran into before. I have a good 21 inch tire that was low in air. I pumped it up to 35 Lbs and all was fine. I then checked the pressure with a tire gauge and the gauge read 0 PSI. I checked and no air will come out or go in. Same when I removed the valve from the tube. Tire is aired up but no air will go in or come out....

I am sure a common front fender problem. A tear as seen in the pics. I had the same issue with a previous roadster.
I paid a fortune to repair, only to have the repair begin to crack. The fender was repaired while it was off the car.
I think the stress of reinstalling may have weakened the repair.
I'm thinking to repair this fender while still on...

Hi Everyone. I have been wanting a Model T for a long time and finally got one. I picked up a 1917 Touring that has been converted to a pickup with the Ford metal pickup bed. It's a project and not restored (what I wanted so I can learn about it). It also needs upholstery work and its missing the wood backrest frame for the seat. Its pretty...

I'm adjusting the coil points for a 1913 KW Coil. The points that are on the coil are the ones that Randall (RIP) Anderson had made about 10 years ago.
On the upper, top point. the cushion spring is way greater than it should be. I just checked a NOS late Ford script coil point, and that setting is .009 .
I'm thinking of gently smacking the rivet...

Anyone from Idaho going to the Long Beach Swapmeet July 19th ?

I have some parts I need to get to and from another member.

AdminJeff

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Been working on a project that is both rare and not much known (intimately) by most of the Model T world (with the exception of a few).

The 1909 Water Pump Engine! The first 2500 or so cars had this configuration which changed somewhere around 1911, to Thermosyphon )which the drawing I have shows), I have...