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We are fortunate in Kansas to have the Flatlands Model T club, which is a healthy club that always has good events and work days. According to the internet , the first organized Model T polo event was held in Wichita, Kansas in 1912. Our club has an original T polo car, and a second car built up by a member in the last few years. The club decided...

I used a string to measure the distance around the fan hub (ball bearing hub) and crankshaft pulley (original pulley). It measured 32 inches, so I ordered the 32 inch endless belt,1926-27 show in the supplier's catalog. I could not get it on, so I ordered the 33 1/8 belt. It touches the New Day Timer, so it is too long.

How do I solve this...

Is Big Flats Rivets out of business? The website and phone don’t work.

I am going in a few days to check out an old t that a guy pulled out of a barn. I am thinking about buying it but since it is pretty modified I wanted to ask what I should be looking at specifically and what might be red flags. The car was apparently built pretty early and was raced back in the day. I have heard it run and it sounds like it has a...

Can someone please let me know the size of the threads of the hood rod end that threads into the radiator. Need to run a tap into the radiator to clean up the threads

Does anyone know of a chart showing the differences between frames from 09 through 27? Showing number of holes and location both square and round for each year. The chart I am thinking of showed what year/years each hole configuration was used.

Thank you
Craig

I met a new Model T owner yesterday who recently acquired a nice little coupe. The car is mostly original including the original floorboards which have a dealer badge from when it was sold new. I know a few of these badges have appeared in previous threads, but it was great to see and I feel it really adds to the pedigree of the car. Would love to...

I’ve been thinking about buying one of those Caswell kits to brass plate some parts on my 14. I’m building a speedster but I’m using an Overland body, that’s why it’s not a T part, but it could have been. It’s nickel era but I was just going to paint the column since it was solid rust but I thought I’d at least disassemble it and paint the...

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Beautiful tour today, just outstanding. Sixty-some miles through the countryside. At one of the stops I lost my electric start. We got the car going again with the help of another club member crank-starting.

No sound at all when I step on the starter switch. No spinning starter shaft, no clunk. Nothing. I thought, ok, I'll...

I have the casting patterns for the valve covers for this head. I no longer need them!!

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So I've watched the videos and see that a large set of Channel Locks will work for the task. What I haven's seen is the actual crimping done. Looking at the channel I can see where one side has a sharp edge and the other is rounded. I know the welt cord runs along the inner part of the channel, compressing the springs, etc. Here is my question:...

I had my engine rebuilt and after machineing my head bolts are a 16 th to long . Im going to 2 1/2 bolts. Do they need to be grade 5 or 8

I am pretty sure these are not 15-17 Roadster irons….what years might they cover?

Thanks in advance

Hi All,
I've placed the side mirror on the upper door hinge and was wondering what other people do? Do you place it at the upper hinge or the center hinge? What is your reason for your choice? Thanks,
John
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Does anyone have the the instructions for adjusting the Stromberg RF carb.?

Ford Motor Company acquired a Swedish company that produced reference blocks in steel to be used for calibrating measurement equipment.
What was the name of that Swedish company?
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Don't know if this is happening to anyone else, but recently when sending to or replying to those with gmail addresses I get a response that my email was rejected. Sometimes resending works sometimes not. The rejection messege says something about going to google and adding some security stuff to my origin email (not gmail my own corporate domain)...

This Sunday Deacon Sherman gave me this belt buckle.
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What year was this? There is no year anywhere on the buckle. The two banners in the upper left and right sat Business and Pleasure respectively.

A while back I stumbled upon this old postcard of a street in our town with a Model T parked on the side of the road.

I had to wait for just the right time when there were no cars in the way so I could park my Model T in the same spot to try and duplicate the picture. It’s neat to see what has changed and what things stayed the same....

The Henry Ford just sent out an e-mail.

Mark your calendars so you do not forget and you are not too late.

Hope to see you there.

Hi All,
Does anybody know of a source for the glass for an original Ford ammeter gauge? I cracked mine trying to press it into a repro instrument cluster (name?)
Thanks,
John
Was there a better way/right way to press the ammeter in to the hole? Or is there just a difference between original opening and repro openings?

I rescued this chassis from an old barn l am trying to id
It and place a value on it so l can sell it engine stamp
C56627

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What have I here? Found in my own stash during a clean-up.
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Replacing pedal shafts, the wort part is getting the pins out, the clutch pedal was loose on the shaft the pin came out easily the brake and reverse pedals is another story I had to use heat WD-40 and drill into the pins from both sides only then would the pins drive out with a punch. BTW I ended up bending the punch shaft :roll:

Using my 20...

We finally had time to take a couple days camping trip with the T and the vintage camping gear. We were planning on 3 days and two nights but due to rain we only had two days and one night, but we still had a nice trip. The area we were camping at is on private land that adjourns the Buffalo National River in Arkansas and also has almost 2 miles...

I pulled a rolling chassis with engine fuel tank firewall a
And radiator out of a barn engine is stamped c56627
Any help dating year of production would be appreciated

Looks like the upcoming release of Martin Scorsese’s epic “Killers of the Flower Moon” with Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert DiNero is chock full of Ts taking place in Oklahoma.

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The Amish are still making great wood spoke wheels for our Model Ts.

Is that also a good source for leather belts for a 1914 Touring T?

For those of you familiar with and following the green thunderbolt engine and it's Fordor engine holder upper, I tried something to resolve the lurching/grabbing problem and of course I filmed it for you. There are now 137 Model T Ford related videos on my youtube channel for your entertainment.

I plan on doing an update on the fix I did today...

A choke rod for a Centerdoor is how long from inside the car to the bell crank? Is it 17 11/16ths inches or is it 20 inches?

Consequently, the bottom part of the magneto coil assembly has a certain amount of spring to it, and may be attracted into actual contact with the brass plates over the magnets when the powerful current from the storage batteries is sent through the windings, thus giving greater magnetizing effect.
~ Murray Fahnestock
I've never seen any brass...

This has that look of on the way and verifying the route. A nice little pie wagon.
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Did the rod go over or under the lower radiator hose. My T pickup has not ran in 50 plus years. Finally starting to work on it when I have time. I found that the timer rod was below the hose and looking at the timer it was way out of position with the #1 wire on the #2 pole. By moving the timer into approximate position it should be in, the rod is...

I’m checking the alignment of my firewall to cowl support mounting holes to the cowl itself. Eventually a piece of gasket if will go under the cowl support wood.

This is for my 22 Centerdoor. Some of the support wood is original. Other parts are a kit from a different style of car, since no cowl wood is made for this car.

I just saw in Model T Club of Facebook that the tooling and parts in stock for the AC BRAKES that Larry Sidmore made is for sale by ELITE ESTATE SALES. There was no phone number listed, but rather contact them through Facebook Messenger.
Sorry thats all I know

Margaret Bowery Member of MTFCA , MTFCI, AACA ,And News letter Editor for Northern Panhandle Region AACA for 45 years Passed away May 22 a t Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown WV

How do they get HERE? Bot hole.

I'm looking for someone that has done it not an opinion the seat springs have a channel that you stick the upholstery in and prep it tight but it looks like it takes a special tool. Does anyone know where I can get this tool? It is not a hog ring pliers

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I need a new set of wheels for my 1910. Does someone have Stutzman's email address or web site info?

I picked these up years ago at a gargae sale, I thought you guys might appreciate them. No markings on them other than what looks like a casting number on the bottom plate. The construction is pretty unique. Any ideas?

Humorous posed photo of an automobile and a decaying wagon just outside of Colfax.
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I found this after searching some Ridin' and Ropin' info thanks to Rich B.

I am going to be relining the brakes on my TT this weekend and have a few questions. I would like to start with the fact that I ordered the TT brake lining set from langs. I believe the part number is 1057-8. Anyways, it came with 2 strips of lining material when each shoe requires its own piece. Should I just cut them down to 12 inches. It looks...

Hi All,

I have gone to replace my roller Timer with a new one on my car, I have followed the timing procedure on here but the car will not start, and just occasionally coughs.

On checking the rollers themselves side by side, the geometry seems different - meaning when #1 cylinder was firing with the original roller in place, #3 cylinder was...

How much adjustment is there in a '26- 27 fan pulley? Im not sure if my belt s stretched or what... i can only snug up the belt, but not get it tight. I know it should only be snug as per the book.

Hi, I’m looking for Stu Clipson who used to post here. If anyone knows of Stu’s whereabouts/email can you please contact me via private message? Please don’t post his email address/phone number on the open forum for obvious reasons (spammers).

Thanks Simon

I have a set of Dayton wire wheels and hubs I want to use on my speedster. I want to rebuild the wheels. Dayton has spokes and spoke nuts but I am interested in getting new rims. Does anyone know of a source that can produce them?

My first T so learning quite a bit. I have 21” wood wheels on my 26 Roadster Pickup. I went to check tire pressure but was surprised when I removed the dust cap on one of the wheels. It looks like the stem and valve are inserted into a larger stem and valve. At first I thought the dust cap cap apart and left part on the wheel but in comparison to...

The plan is to have this 1905 (built in late 1904) Ford Model B at Richmond for the Model T Reunion. We hope to have all the “alphabet Fords” there. I plan to be in Canada by Monday to see the guys at Fawcett Restoration finish the car. My plan is to arrive in Richmond by Thursday evening. I’ll post photos as the car goes together:

When I acquired my 1926 T back in the 1970's, the front license plate, a modern historic vehicle plate, was mounted on the headlight bar with 2 rubber coated adell clamps. I eventually used a 1926 Michigan YOM plate and mounted it on a bracket under the radiator on the front spring clamp thinking it would improve radiator airflow, and I'm sure it...

What Pertronics model fits in the Atwater-Kent LA? I called Pertronics and they had no Idea, but agreed one can be put in the LA. Any instructions on installation?

Because I purchase tires for my model T from Jegs High Permormance. (They have a good shipping discount.) I get emails all the time. I was
looking through the latest ad because a freind is looking for a deal on a crate engine for his Elcomino. I found they sell a universal engine diaper.
Isn't technology wonderful?
Craig.

Does the leather door strap go under or on top of the upholstery and door panel?
And are the metal bezels that go around the latch handle and lock edge on the door panel in the catalogs going to fit a Classique door panel?

I just had my wheels re-spoked my Stutzman. They are beautiful, but now it's time to finish them. What color is correct for 1916? Maybe they were simply painted by Ford, but I'd like to show off my beautiful spokes.
Should I stain them first, then clear coat - or use a tinted clearcoat?

OK.. reading the Encyclopedia the pedals changed from CBR to Ribbed to Smooth during 1915 period.
Here in Australia our cars were Canadian imported.
I have quite a few transmission covers from later models, all starter motor castings, which have ribbed pedals.
The question is did the Canadian production keep ribbed pedals later than US cars?

I first met Bruce at Bakersfield Swap Meet
the first year I attended.
I tried to leave thru an open gate just
before dawn that led out to a public
alley - that gate to the street was locked.
Bruce unlocked that gate so I could get out.

I gave him some t shirts and made it
a point to stop by the HCCA tent/camper
to visit every year after that....

When using a diode and 1156 bulb to charge a battery off of the magneto, can you splice into the mag wire before the diode and run the coils off mag? You should be able to as nothing should feed back thru the diode from the battery and the mag should be able to produce enough voltage to do both

What Pertronics model fits in the Atwater-Kent LA? I called Pertronics and they had no Idea, but agreed one can be put in the LA. Any instructions on installation?

I learned today Larry passed away. I called him about some questions I had about a set I bought years ago. His wife answered and told me about it. So sad! We lost a good one there! RIP Mr Sidmore you did a great thing for our hobby.

Marvel Mystery Oil?

Hi guys, I’m needing some direction on how to wire up this Kingston Coil Box:
Here’s the materials I’m using:

Kingston coil box (repo) to accept later style coils. My coils fit very snugly inside.
Fun Projects coil contact set
Repo Kingston coil switch

Questions:
What kind of wire do I use?
How is the switch wired?
What wires go where in the...

How do I register and pay for swap meet spaces online? Looked at everything I could find on website and didn’t find how to get spaces. Saw the form to fill out and mail, saw phone number to call but no way to do it online. What did I miss? Thanks Dan.

Photo dated 1911, place: Donner Pass. Apparently this party felt the need for some serious improvement in traction. That's a heavy rope !

When a spam or scam posting shows up, I would suggest everyone ignore it, let it drop down the page superseded by legit postings. Before you know it they will be out of sight and out of mind. However, if some want to respond to the scam postings it will move back up to front of the line for all to see.

Why does my dizzy not set flush to the block?

What was the final year for the domed head clevis pin? Both my 1913's have them, and Russ says his 1915's do too. So, how much longer did they use them? Langs catalog incorrectly says they were used until 1911.

I know it’s been discussed at great length, and I’ve been in the discussion. But I want to pinpoint as close to an accurate answer I can.

Were splash aprons on a Centerdoor the same or different from other model offerings (touring/roadster)? Some people say the same, others say different.

I went over to a friends house who has a Centerdoor....

My beloved Michelle and I will be in Southern California next week. She and our son's family will be at Disneyland on May 17-19 and I'll be finding my own fun. Not that I couldn't join them, but my tolerance for all-day-Disney is similar to hers for all-day-old-cars. Best that we both follow our passions and share stories & pix in the evenings....

I am rebuilding a large drum ruckstell. My question is the shift lock is an early brass one. Are the parts internal interchangeable with the second generation cast ones ? My p113 shift clevis shows signs of wear and chips at the two lock notches.

In general, do you really need any gaskets on the model T? Other than the head gasket, couldn’t you just use various permatex products where you would use a cork or cardboard gasket?

So there I was, at loose ends for a few days last week in Anaheim, CA whilst Lady Michelle and our youngest son, his wife and the grandboy were enjoying some All-Disney-All-Three-Days time.

Forum member and Long Beach Chapter member Gene Carrouthers offered to swing by the hotel and pick me up for a day of Model T tire kicking and related fun....

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I am piecing together a 26 roadster pickup. The 26 chassis I stated with came with the two correct 26/27 running board supports but the rivets had been cut and they were removed from the frame. I notice that they are identical and that they have two small holes in them in the area in between the frame rails. One hole is right in the center of the...

Interesting tailgate hardware, obviously hand-made by a competent blacksmith. What an art !! Wish this was on my pickup box. :lol:

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Thanks to Dean Yoder for helping name
The 1925 Model T Telephone Truck 👍

Dean worked for The Telephone Company
for most of his Life before he retired 📞

Meet “ Lineman “ in Missouri

May 18th

Springfield Missouri Sam’s Club ✅
7 am to 10 am (or later)

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May 20th

St. Louis Missouri Sam’s Club
7 am to 12 noon...

Anyone know where I can find a Heli coil kit 7/16-24 ?

I tried pressing the ring gear on and it seemed to be taking too much force… well, it broke. This is after leaving the diff half it bolts to in the freezer for a couple days and after oiling the interface. Is it suppose to be this tight?

OK, I will admit I put my registration and insurance documents in a paper envelope, wrap it around the steering column, and secure it with a piece of string. I have seen the document holders the vendors sell, what do others use?

Has anyone used balancing beads? Would you use them again or just go without in the future?

We installed two Universal tires on our 26 touring some time ago and have been trying to get the front end to feel right. Changing the king pins to new and looking over the various parts, we could not control the vibration while driving. Took some time to discover the two front tires are not round. On both of the new tires there is about 6 inches...

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 ...