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I wanted to see if anyone going to Luray and passing through Southwest Virginia on I 81 might be willing to stop by Marion, Virginia for a few minutes to check out my T and help me figure out what is causing it to run rough. I have posted about this before and have worked my way down your list of suggestions but still I haven't hit on the...

My latest video is a walk around and detailed look at my car. She is completely original and correct, except for where she isn't ;).
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I noticed that the left rear drum on my '26 Roadster felt warm after a short drive. I took things apart yesterday and noticed that the previous owner goofed when he put the shoes on and of them was riding on the outside of one of the little tabs. While I was removing the spring it broke. Ordering new ones today. I've done brakes before on /modern'...

It looks like the Tarheel T's are the only NC Model T Club Chapter. If we have interest I would like to get a Chapter going in the Lake Norman Area. I drive about 1500 miles a year but I seem to to be the Loan Ranger as I am always driving solo.

Not sure how many people would be interested or how many we even need to form a Chapter but lets see...

Hi,
I am experimenting with the use of LED based headligths om my Model Ts, since I drive them and for the next 2½ month we have not midnight sun, but never pitch dark. So even an evening event that may last a little longer than planned (there always a risk of good company) dim headlights for the trip home is no problem.
But from april to mig may...

After record rains, a few seminars and a pancake breakfast, the Redwood Empire Model T Club had it’s first tour of the year. A dozen cars met for donuts and coffee. We then toured Alexander Valley, full of world class vineyards. Even if you don’t drink wine the vineyards make for nice scenery. After lunch we toured back to down through Dry Creek...

What do I do with all the extra material in the corners? It’s like its two panels too many.

I was told this was for the early generator equipped cars. Can anyone confirm this? If so, what years would it be used on?

I refurbish, adjust and test later Ford cutouts up through 1938, but am not familiar with early model T applications.
Thanks,
Steve

This has probably been posted before.

I wonder what the function of the hubcaps on the front wheels was?

There are more photos if you scroll halfway down this thread:

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I find this puller to do the best on all the heavy pulling for my axle gears, gears, bearings, hubs (Model A) for my Model T, Model TT, and Model A. I like the positive locking ring that keeps the pulling arms from sliding off my work. The gear pictured is a Model TT axle gear it just pulled off, just like butter.

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Went to local car show at nearby village, taking Dixie the '27 touring.

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Lots of mostly street rods, and customs, but one Model A, and my T. Family beside me had a curious son of 9, so I asked him if he knew anything about the early Ford and Henry. Wasn't prepared for the verbal dissertation on...

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Fitst time with snow in 60 years and the local TV opening was for my Model T ...

OK. I have my windshield assembly, support rods, and found some new springs. Now I need glass. What do i need for this: channel material, glass clamps, rubber or felt for wind and rain protection? And does anybody know of a source of the actual glass in or around Seattle? Bill Conner

Having seen Keith M's post about having to sell his T because of back issues. Having heard this many time as of late I wonder if there is a
solution other than pulling the engine & installing a starter. After market add ons are few & far between. In 2014 I worked on a 1912 Packard
tour bus ( 1912 &1/2 was the first year Packard had an electric...

Hi all,
I have a 26-27 Touring body on, I think, a 21 chassis. The pedals are evenly spaced apart. The floorboards for the later transmission don't fit these pedals. Has anybody had this experience? Do I need to make custom fit floorboards to fit the even spacing pedal slots? Anybody have any measurements for the 26-27 Touring with a '21...

I have seen some people use a DC welder to recharge their magneto in the car. Can you also use an AC welder?

I have a set if round wood fellow wheels for a 14 T w/o the hubs installed. The diameter of two of the wheels are slightly smaller than the other two. Which are the rears and which are the front?

R/Mark

On my friend's English (righthand drive) Model T the advance and retard lever will not retard enough for starting. Checking the timing shows that it fires at about TDC instead of about 20 degrees after. I tried adjusting the commutator pullrod but there is not enough thread to unscrew it. We need to make a sllghtly longer one but we can't identify...

I am trying to find out if Rich Little and Mickey Gustavson in Bakersfield, CA are still making Volvo overdrive conversions? If so does anyone have their contact info? I’d like to talk about putting one of these units in my TT truck. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

Just looking to see if anyone with a T is near me. I live in Troutman, NC about 40 miles north of Charlotte.

Hello,
I'm setting up a test fit for the new Rootlieb front fenders going on my 1913 T project, and the first thing I noticed is that none of the holes for the hood sill bolts or running board bolts are drilled. I'm sure there's a good reason for this, but it adds another possibility of me messing something up. Any recommendations on how to align...

Stop by the shop after going to Little Hershey swap meet
10 miles away come to Bob's and scrounge through all 3 buildings, here are a few shots of Model T Ford parts I have for sale

Hello,
I have an early 1914 touring with a two piece drive shaft that has been restored close to original. It does not have any performance enhancements, but it does have Rocky Mountain brakes. There are times when I have passengers and I am climbing long grades the car needs a gear in between high and low because it only has 20hp. There are also...

I'd been quite taken with the photograph Gerrit commented on in this thread: and set out to try and see if I could find out where and when it was set.

Unfortunately I've not been especially successful, however a reasonably extensive search for 'Boulangerie' images revealed this (source is www.vintage.es):

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I've cleaned up...

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Found by friend on his '20 touring.

Any suggestions on fishing out the lower front felt seal on the crankshaft? I pulled the timing cover and the top on was worn out so I thought I would replace the bottom one if it can be done. I didn't want to start poking at it without advice from here.
Thanks
Eric

Here is a YouTube video by Katie McDaniel, Dennis Flemming’s daughter of the 2nd day of a great 3 day tour right after the swap meet ended! Was a ton of fun!
Great roads, sites, events and all Model T of course!

Enjoy 5 minutes of our shared fun.

A photo I took a few years ago of a new purchase I had made and an old project on its way to a new home. The winds blew your T fever contagiously in my direction and I have been sick with it ever since. I feel blessed though, it has been a rattling good time, and everyone I have gotten to converse with on here has helped me a lot. Just wanted to...

I bought one of the repro carb heaters to put on my 22 with an NH carb. When it came I tried to install it, but I couldn’t get it to fit. I can’t get the opening into the carb while the other end is in place on the manifold. In addition, the tab that goes onto the rear manifold stud is too short. Are the repros just junk? Are there variations in...

I went to a car club get together tonight and while driving the 22 started having an issue not wanting to rev. It idled fine but would not rev. I throttled back and it limped the car home. While looking the car over at home, I found the cotter key was missing and the rod between the timing lever and the timer had come loose, so that when moving...

Does anyone know what engine number Ford started putting in the upper center main bearing?

I ran across this while cleaning out a closet. It’s for 11-12 open runabout. What I found interesting is is notation saying it’s made of duck heavily impregnated with rubber. I have 2 original floor mats that are made this way.

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249562.jpg I have an Allen HCCT with an original amp meter and a replacement Simpson 55 volt meter. Does anyone know a source for the housing that Bob Scherzer used that made the replacement Simpson meter look more like the original? The picture is from this forum and is one that was posted by Bob.

Hello Everyone,

We are in the process of liquidating my fathers estate and am preparing to sell a 1912 T Touring. It looks like the title lists the car number as the Vehicle Identification Number . Should it reference the engine number? The engine is correct for 1912.

Thank you,
Howard

I need some help identifying year of Radiator. I believe to be between 1914-1916 based on what the encyclopedia says and various other posts.
I dont know how to ready the data tag on the back, not sure the numbers mean anything ? Looking to use on my Power Unit project. After re-core of course.

Thanks in advance.

Need some help,

I broke the driver side window in my 1921 Center Door Sedan. Does anyone have any experience with replacing this window glass?

Bill Severn

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When shopping for a mechanical timer at a swap meet, how can you tell if it’s a quality timer that’s functional?

I have been writing bits and pieces on 1913's for years, and am needing thoughts others may have on the subject. A few years ago, I purchased an extremely original runabout that was badly restored in the early 1950's. It had the original top and upholstery, but were not savable. I drove it for a couple of years as it was, but decided to do a...

Home from Deans. Now to try sorting….

First start back home:

And a quick test drive. It’s a little too fast on loose gravel to film and drive:

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Good morning for him Chums

I know you folks already know this, but just a reminder…. Be very careful out there in the buying parts via the classified board…. I recently put out a wanted ad for running boards for my 1927 tutor, and have had no less than three fake calls… one person whose area code was from Western Massachusetts told me that she...

Good day everyone
When installing a model T radiator, don’t tighten the two mounting nuts then try to install the support rod by tilting the radiator forward. The support rod (goes from the firewall to radiator) should be threaded in first then tighten the two hold down bolts.

Seems like I always ‘learn by doing’ it wrong.

I heard that you could rent an enclosed
car hauler trailer out of Michigan …

Yesterday I saw this in Oklahoma 
headed eastbound on I-40 …

I called the number this morning.
They only have one - it rents for
$100 a day - you can take it out
of state (Michigan) - but not out
of the Country - if you rent for
a week they knock off a day …

FJ...

I haven't started my restored engine yet. I put four and half quarts of oil in it several weeks ago. I left the top petcock open, and I stopped putting oil in when I first saw oil starting to come out of it. I recently noticed oil seeping out of that petcock, so I replaced it yesterday.

Before I removed the petcock, I opened the bottom petcock to...

The axle seal I'm trying to use is the modern type with neoprene seal pressed into an aluminium cup.

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I've had good success with these on other cars, but with my car there's a problem with one axle where the keyway extends to under the seal.
You can see here how far up the axle taper the keyway goes:

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I received my new Brassworks radiator but before installing it, I want to flush the motor. I have been researching different ways to do it. The one process I have been leaning to, is using CLR to remove the gunk buildup.
My question is, has anyone used CLR, how long did you leave it in the motor, did it remove the gunk.
Any other suggestions are...

Forum Chums
I hope you all are having a great day! As many of you know, there are no new cam shafts to be had a present…. I’ve got two camshafts on back order right now ……a standard stock and a 270…. My primary objective is to have the most low end torque that I can have, because I’ve got a lot of hills to climb in the area of Pennsylvania where I...

Good evening,

I need a part from Chaffin's. Anything special I need to know about ordering? I see a phone number which I tried several times. Busy signal. Haven't heard one of those in quite a while. There is also a customer support email which I also tried and in all fairness that was just today so I don't fault anyone for not getting back to me...

DCCC07DF-99B7-4D3F-931A-835D104A16EB.jpeg We got these 4 wheels at Hershey this year, the all steel hub and spokes are a one piece unit with the rim held on with 8 lugs. After cleaning them up, inked under the bearing hub I can make out Dayton and what looks like the word spoke and wheel co. I had to do a little straightening on only one as the...

I found this in the area where I also found a model t headlight rim and a model t valve cover. Can anyone help me with it IMG_20230514_204808.jpg

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Can any identify this aftermarket wheel for me? Thanks in advance! (not for sale)

No axe to grind, no story to tell, but somewhere in the lore it goes that the early 15' open cars may not have had forked mounted lights.

Here is a photo that I was able to pluck from somewhere...shows a T being delivered (and assembled) that obviously is still in the shipping crate and has forked headlights. I'll leave it to the watchers to hold...

Have you guys and gals seen this interesting video?

I'm looking forward to having a sellers space this year at the Auburn meet especially since being rained out last year along with this years scrubbed Tulare meet. It will be great to see you all there. I'll be bringing a original hand crank coil tester along with lots of other treasures. SEE YOU THERE!
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How do you buy blockley tires how much would they cost shipped

Cleaning of another shelf and found these most are about 1 3/4 by about 1 Bob
they have a M or W embossed

Hi all, I'm trying to figure out how to re-connect the steering ball connector rod on my 17 Touring (I think this is what it's called but I'm not sure - see pics below). The cotter pin fell out and I'm stumped on where it's supposed to go. The end with the cotter pin holes is just past the fan belt and almost above the timer. I've checked the few...

1924 coupe. fixing problems one at a time with all your help. i have headlights working in low beam but not in high. its pretty darn weak. i took the ignition switch assembly off and examined the wiring and the connections all look good however i dont know anything about which wires should go where. (there is one screw in the back of the switch...

I'm thinking about using a nonmetallic cable for my AC brakes. I have the original set up and I am concerned the fragile appearing equalizer is not up to the stiffness of a steel or even an aluminum cable. The original equalizer is pictued with rust next to Dan Mc Eachern's set up.Thoughts appreciated.

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2003 was the 100th anniversary of Ford Motor Company and to celebrate the centennial, Ford organized a huge celebration in Dearborn. A group of seven Model T owners from the St. Louis Chapter of the MTFCA decided to drive to Dearborn to join the celebration. We met at a major shopping center and set out. The trip took three days. NPR sent a...

Got the T running today for the first time since the 60's from what I've found out after getting the 1925 roadster back in October. All original and garage kept. I've rebuilt the front end, the carburetor, new fuel line, muffler and pipe, sediment bulb and shut off at the carburetor. I soaked the cylinders with Magic Mystery Oil for several...

I have a Bergs low black radiator. It cools great. The only issue is when I've put a motometer and dogbone on it eventually the filler neck comes loose. Unlike the originals, the Bergs neck is just soldered on the tank with no reinforcement.

I've been trying to design a way of installing the neck to give it more strength. Does anyone happen to...

I have a very nice set of Hayes wire wheels that have been powder coated. Unfortunately the brake drums were powder coated too. Both inside and out. I plan to use outside brakes along with the inside parking brakes.

What is the best way to remove the powder coating to get down to bare steel?

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Thanks,

Keith

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If the information is easy to find I've missed it or overlooked it. There is plenty of information on how to set the air gap, but nothing on getting the magnets in the same plane, or the orientation of the magnets. I've removed the magnets from a number of flywheels to get the fly wheel, but never had to put them back on the flywheel
I have access...

I had a busy winter working on the 22 runabout PU. I moved the body back 3/4 of an inch to the correct location, put new bearings in the front end, new seals an outer bearings in the rear end, along with rebuilding the parking brakes, made brake/running light mounts and installed the lights and brake light switch, installed the engine pans and...

I just wanted to say thank you to Dennis Fleming, the Shenandoah Racket-“T”ers, and everyone else that is involved in making the Mid Atlantic Pre War Swap Meet in Luray, VA an amazing event. You all did an incredible job!

This was my 5th time attending and 4th year vending. The meet has continued to grow and get better with each year.

Great...

If the information is easy to find I've missed it or overlooked it. There is plenty of information on how to set the air gap, but nothing on getting the magnets in the same plane, or the orientation of the magnets. I've removed the magnets from a number of flywheels to get the fly wheel, but never had to put them back on the flywheel
I have access...

There is a Westclox auto clock for sale on eBay like the one pictured. The clock picture was taken from the internet since eBay does not allow their photos to be used. I have one mounted on the dash of my 1926 coupe. Jim Patrick

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First, I have already got 5 coils back from Brent Mize, that was the magic bullet for making the wife's car run smooth with power. 4 more coils are with him now, so I'll have good ones for the TT, plus one spare that I know is good. But, just like most of you, I like to work on stuff, so I ordered parts from Lang's to do 2 more myself, but there...

Hi All,
I would like to hear from people as to how to accurately measure the float level. I've read everything I can find and was wondering:
Do you measure the 1/4 inch from: A. the machined lip of the carb body (where the bowl gasket would sit), or B. from the edge of the casting at the corner?
Seems that there is the difference of the thickness...

Anyone have or ever see a springy, flexing tie rod?

Howdy blokes

A thought occurred to me while pondering laced wire wheels, that while there are new beaded edge rims available, would aluminium be a reasonable choice to make them from?

We always plate original rims with a silver cad finish as they used to be, but anodised alloy would arguably be an even longer lasting finish, assuming you don't...

It was a fun show. Sorry I didn't get all of them. Enjoy!!

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I have had this rim wind auto clock for many years. I’d like to have it checked out , repaired, etc. Does anyone know who might know how to fix the clock?
Thanks

Hello all, I have been a stalker of the Model T forums for a while. I signed back up as of last week because I bought a Model T Racer or Speedster depending on who you talk to.. My plan is to make it street legal so I need tires, headlights, a tail light, and get it licensed. That should be fairly easy but I will take my time and do it right....

Bittner made a regulator to charge batteries from your mag post. I had one on my '12 and would like one for my '14. If you have one laying around and want to sell it text me.

thnx

frontyboy 2oh6-919-1949(Seattle)

I did a parking brake rebuild on the 22 which included installing new cams and brake shoes. The arms on the cams appear to be in the right position but now the rods won’t connect to the arms on the handbrake lever when it’s all the way down unless the cams are partially rotated. Is this an adjustment issue or have I done something wrong?

My son and I have a 1921 T Touring. Was wondering if anyone knew of any clubs and/or fellow owners in the Naperville, IL area?

Does anyone know where I can get a wiring diagram for a 12 volt system having an alternator, distributor, starter, coil, lighting, etc.?
It is a mutt 1911 Model T Runabout. The previous owner had installed the alternator, starter, lights, distributor and coil...all 12 volts...but no wiring...this is what I need help on. Am not good at electrical...

Attention West Coast MTFCA members:
There's a real nice looking 1915 Touring for sale on the bring a trailer auction site, I believe located in California. It has all the bells and whistle updates for serious driving,
including:
* Electric starter,
* Waukesha Ricardo head
* Delco distributor
* Hassler shocks
* Warford 3-speed auxiliary...

I have looked through all of Bruces's books and it only shows very early ones, does anyone have photos of the non-generator covers there are quite a few differences, thank you, Bob

Hello T forum. I have a few questions about my Warford 3 speed that I believe is cast iron on my 26 TT. It have the casting number 920-2 I case you wanted to know. Anyways, I have the rear axle jacked up because I hope to get the rear wheels respoked but in the meantime, I’ve been practicing shifting. I know that you’re supposed to double clutch...

Good day everyone
I have a new to me 1911 touring with AC Brakes. They are seriously out of adjustment. Could someone give me instructions on how to adjust them?

This note to alert the passing last week of Ken Nye of Mills River/Etowah, North Carolina. Ken came late to Model T’s after an earlier life as Army helicopter crew chief, then helicopter mechanic. Ken never got his Model T to fly, but he and wife, Jenni, toured extensively in their 1923 touring car with the deer antler radiator cap. He was always...

What is used for Ruxstell lubrication these days. What is the modern equivalent viscosity and part number?
thnx

frontyboy

Thank you to Mr Jesteadt at Luray who bought back the side curtains he sold me last year. It’s people like this that make the old car hobby great.

I know I'm going to get a lot of flap on this, but brass step plates irritate me! First of all Ford never ever offered step plates. Second, step plates were not used on anything for any car until around 1915. And lastly, I couldn't bear to drill the holes in my nice original running boards! Running boards were meant to be stepped on. Perhaps the...

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I am getting ready to buy new tires for my TT and I want to know what tires are recommended. It has gum dipped 4 ply Firestone 33x5 Tires. They seem to have been brand new when the car was stored but unfortunately they
Dry rotted. What are some comparable 33x5 tires out there because I don’t believe Firestone produces this tire anymore....

It is generally agreed (at least amongst us northerners) that a 50-50 mix of water and ethylene glycol is the optimum cooling mix - both for cooling and freeze protection and to protect against corrosion. What got me thinking is the fact that such a mixture behaves a little differently in a unpressurized system like our Model T's. Maybe I'm wrong,...