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...I’ve recently had the good fortune to acquire most of the correct ‘3 bolt’ muffler for my 1914 runabout. Thankfully, the center and middle ORIGINAL baffles are still in good shape as is the tail pipe. However I had to order the external muffler shell from one of our suppliers. Therein lies my problem: The cast iron muffler diameters are...

What are these wire springs and where do I get new ones?

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April 13-15, setup day is April 13. New location this year, Tulare County Fairgrounds. This is traditionally a great swap meet! See you there.

These are images generated by Artificial Intelligence on the Stable Diffusion website.

You type in a description (eg Model T Snowmobile) and hit Generate Image.

I wonder if anyone recognises the photos they are based on?

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I used to post pictures but now a yellow triangle comes up, what am I doing wrong? Thanks

In the thread Who's that in the photo? Alan invited me to post a photo of him on a visit to us here in South Australia. Before I could work out just which photo he was referring to, the news came that his five year fight against leukemia had taken its toll, and he passed just after his 70th birthday

Alan had restored a 1926 T roadster pickup that...

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I’ve got what may be the last new Berg’s radiator, that I bought from him last winter just as he was shutting down the business. The box arrived, I peeked inside and put it away til needed. Well, opened it up today to install on my ‘26 RPU and saw that the upper hose neck is very different than all of my other radiators. Not only does it take a...

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I wish I knew how to zoom in on the radiators.

So I want to make sure I get the layering correct. Got my kit from Classtique ( a very well made kit!!). For a 26 touring. Starting from the vinyl to the springs for the front seat back.

1. Vinyl this has a layer of cotton and then burlap secured with the buttons that are on the rear of the seat.

2. Next 2 layers of cotton that was marked...

I am looking for pictures of the seat back upholstery on a 19 roadster. I am especially interested in the area of the arm rests and where the body dips down from the top bow saddle bracket to the arm rest. I want to know how close the upholstery follows the body contour. Inside and outside views with the top up would be great. If anyone has a...

I am wanting to purchase an Enclosed trailer to haul a single Model T Touring and am looking for some advise on what the size enclosed trailer one should use. I want to be able to go in and out with the top up with a 1924 Touring Car that has a height of about 7 feet and a 1909 that is about 7 foot three inches. The height of the door would be...

I just spoke with Debbie at the Fair Grounds. If you want a space for this year's event, please contact Debbie, or me, by this Friday. They want to close the registration by April 3rd. Debbie's phone number is: (five five nine)686-four seven zero seven. My number is: (five five nine)967-zero one one two. You really don't want to miss this event....

Some know Robert ( Bob ) Peterson.

For those that don’t - Bob lives between Rochester & Minneapolis in Kenyon, Minnesota.

He has several Model T’s and Model A’s.

He hosts a Swap Meet at his farm each year.

What caught my eye - about 2.5 years ago Bob purchased the 1913 Ford Dealership Building in his small hometown in a sealed bid auction....

How I install a tire with NO TIRE LEVERS. No risk of scratching the paint on the wheels.
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I thought I would check in with the experts before I take to tinkering tomorrow. Not too much to my dismay at the moment all of our modern vehicles are having issues so our 26 touring has had to step up to fill the void. Today I had to run to Wytheville (about 60 miles roundtrip) to get some feed for our mules. Going there I noticed what I...

I got a reground cam in a box marked.295 lift. How can I find out what it is? Thanks Dan

Three years ago - on the eve of the beginning of
COVID-19 travel restrictions in Minnesota - I found
myself visiting a Living Legend in Minnesota.

I had to be out of the state in the next day
or so - I could not visit his farm.

This year - he will host another swap meet at his
Farm on April 22nd for Model A and T Hobbyists.

This Is What I...

Anyone know what this ring gear and pinion fit.
11 tooth pinion 42 on ring gear. Shaft in pinion is tapered like a T. Looks to be same size as T. Any info would welcome. Thanks Dan
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Forum Chums……
This is off topic….if not of interest or not allowed please remove…..two videos to follow from my bailiwick…..you folks have taught me so much about the Model T and my new venture….thought I’d share my area of a little knowledge……I love wrenching in all iterations!

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Anyone know the maximum amount of material that can, or has been removed from the late model cyl head?

I am contemplating installing a set of 265 chev pistons into a T block to accomodate the chevy crankshaft I will be installing.
It seems the chevy pistons are a pretty close match for the chevy rods, this will require a bushing for the wrist...

I needed to drain my radiator and now that I refilled it the petcock is dripping. The car has an original radiator and the petcock seems loose. Any tricks to help with this or is it off to the radiator shop?

Can anyone tell me if there were 1915 Touring cars that did not have the brass radiator? I'm trying to resolve with a friend. Would there be a late 15 change to steel curved radiators and hoods? Thanks.
J

When I purchased my 1927 coupe in 1954, eight coils came with it. When I started the coupe restoration, I purchased a coil tester, and all tested OK. I had the Coil Man restore five, and I am keeping the other three for possible future use. I recently coated the five with three applications of boiled linseed oil per his recommendation.

I thought...

This lid/cap came with some Model T parts I picked up a while back. I’ve had a lot of T accessories over the years but I haven’t been able to figure out what this lid’s application was for. The lid measures 3.4” in diameter.

Thanks!

Good morning all,
I have searched the web looking for a nice full side view photo or sketch of a Steel Closed Cab TT Snowmobile. Lots of pics of angled views but none a straight side view. If I can find a nice pic, I need someone with printing capability to print off half a dozen 8 1/2x11’s. I would be happy to pay for the copies. I want to cut...

Here is the 2nd steering column to be identified. (Last one).

Column Length is about 54-56 inches.

Steering wheel is finger-jointed wood.

Spark and Throttle control levers are near the top of the column and have spring loaded lockers to maintain a setting.

The control levers and quadrants might be brass, but I have not done a test.

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Paula has posted some new videos of the MTFCA Wonderful Wisconsin 2022 National Tour. Please give her a thumbs up. Great videos- lots of effort.
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The videos are also posted on the Tennessee T’s website

Is anyone using a GPS speedometer on their Model T? How is it working out and do the coils cause a problem?

Found some of these bolts in some NOS stuff. Anyone have ideas what it might be for? I was thinking maybe TT rear spring clamps?
Have not gotten size yet, but will if needed. Thanks Dan
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Do you have this early Model T Coil Box Key? I am looking for a photo of this key for a project I am working on.

Thanks for the anticipated cooperation and assistance,

Don Demio

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Optima Battery ? Looking forward to 6 volt after tax refund arrives.... After looking at lower sales prices from independent vendors, bargains galore, and several opinions given by friends,.... I probably will purchase direct from manufacturer to get a true new battery. Others that have purchased thru cheaper sales have actually purchased used...

I was wondering when the stamped body numbers first appeared on the front floor risers and how long they continued. Also, can you please post some photos of actual stampings? The one I’ve included is from a 1917 touring, but it appears to be stamped onto metal, when I always thought the riser area was typically wood?...

Anyone have issues with the aluminum timing gears?

Mine is noisy as all get out.

I need a new 12V battery for my T. The current Optima red top lasted only four years. I'm very disappointed in it. The previous one lasted almost ten! I'm looking for another brand that is cheaper. I'll entertain all types. Thanks.

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Didn’t quite expect to see this Leg at Chickasha, especially at 50 ft tall, but here it is. You can see the south building in the background and you can also see the Leg from the fairgrounds.

I want to use original radiator springs for my 1927 coupe, but I can't find two of mine. Do any of you have some that I could purchase?

I will put this request in the classified section aso.

I got home tonight and found a prize in the mail box! Many thanks to Mike and Keith for your kind gift of the beautiful
Prest-O-Lite wrench, very much appreciated! You guys made my whole weekend! :D
Kind Regards,
Rick Rice

Please help identify this steering column (#1) and the vehicle it was used on.

Length of column tube is ~ 46 inches.
Spark and throttle levers are about 11 inches down the column from the steering wheel spiders.
Part number 344253 and a 4 with a (triangle K) proof mark are cast-in-place on the gearbox housing.

Thanks in advance for your help....

I've got a couple questions on Warford transmissions. First, are the gears/bearings in the aluminum case and the cast iron case, the same? Second, I see that there are replacement bearing sets available but they are listed as fitting either the 1923-24 Warfords or the 1925-27 version. Is there a way to date when these transmissions were built . ....

These regulators are from my 1927 coupe. I purchased new ones. Should I throw these away or would someone find a use for them?

I just received an early hub with the machined step and three holes for mounting a speedo drive gear directly to the hub. I thought the holes for mounting the gear would be threaded but they don’t seem to be. Should they be threaded and if not, how is the gear mounted?

What would be the average acceptable amperage draw on a Model T starter?

just a note for all so they don't repeat an episode like mine. I recently bought a new battery for my touring. Like everything else it cost more and was a little smaller than the battery it replaced. It definitly does not fill the battery cage, but neither did the previous battery. It appeared to be secured as it should be with the stock T hold...

Whether you use Schrader, Dill or Bridgeport tire valves, the choice is yours. I like 2 3/4 valves as opposed to the original 3 length. You still use the same number of threads, and there is just enough room for the rim nut. With the dust cap installed you can't tell. Why? Probably that 1/4 cuts down the weight somewhat.
As for the new rubber...

Some of you have seen it happen on video - it's way worse now. I have an issue with the green thunderbolt - I thought it was akin to slamming a modern car into park but after watching the video I shot yesterday (bcking the car out to bring in another trans to rebuild on camera as requested) - it is definitely throwing the car forward when it...

Ok, why is the speed of the engine affecting the pitch of my motor type horn? I assumed that it was getting power from the battery which would be constant. Would it have to do with me changing my generator cutout to a diode?

Today, I was going to throw in the trash, 5 old, cracked metal and 5 old cracked rubber stemmed 21 tubes. I, also, have 2 tubes that are not cracked and are still holding air. I have no idea how old the lot is, but I suspect even the newest are 60 years old or more. I went ahead and cut the metal valve stems from their tubes, These were original...

The roadster pickup and an A from Bardstown, Ky. are in an online auction, earlier today I thought for sure the delivery truck was on there but I don't see it now, there is a huckster on it. You'll see a Studebaker Lark on there, I was told today that's the only car left in that lot that's not sold. These were from the thread months ago listed as...

Replaced housing caps with the Snyders outer grease seals. The key doesn’t fit all the way into the keyway length wise. Solutions please.

Less than 24 hours to go on this auction. Looks like a nice car, and seems like a pretty low current bid:

Late last Monday night, a little past midnight, I ordered two new front tyres (30 x 3) through the Blockley website. Later that morning (Tuesday) my card was charged. The amount was about $25 more than the cost of tyres (£298) plus shipping (£116). I assume that was Paypal's cut. On Wednesday at 8:26 AM British time the tyres were shipped. They...

Looking for a 1912 or 1913 Runabout/Roadster restored or (unrestored but must have all pieces).

I installed the fuel line as shown in the attached photo. After the install, it occurred to me that I maybe should have used a longer line and put more bends in it so that there is more give to accommodate engine vibrations. What do you think?

August 22nd

Subject to availability

Free enclosed transport along my current route
[from Gallup, NM east along the I-40 corridor
to Corbin, Kentucky

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If you attended the 2023 Chickasha Swap Meet
as a private shopper - visitor - vendor
I want to personally Thank You.

Free transport does not apply...

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Did heat pipes come from the factory on vehicles with NH carbs?

All,

I am currently in the process of getting my carb fine tuned and am sealing my very old float but also want to be sure I am running it off of the right settings. I have a U&J carb and obviously information on these is fairly limited. Does anyone happen to know how high for me to set the float level and about how much my float should weight to...

I finally found top sockets for my 24 roadster. My new crisis is that I ordered top saddle support arms

The reproduced arms have an 11/16 fine thread. They would not screw in and when I looked into it, the area where mine screw into are either 1/2 or 5/8 coarse. (I dont remember which)

ANYWAY. Does anyone have information on the thread...

Seeing Bushmikes post of his TT and the Hi-Lo got me thinking again. We were in Richmond at the museum today, there's probably info in the library but we were there late and didn't have time to look through anything, so, anyone on here that can tell me about this? I picked up the truck last fall and to be honest we have done very little to it this...

These are the pictures I took before I left. Looking forward to going again in 2024.

The swivel for the Stewart 100 speedometer on my 1915 runabout is attached to the spindle arm by a clamp. Even with the nuts tightened to almost before it breaks , the clamp wants to wander and disengage the gears. So I'm wondering about installing a 2696B spindle arm, That's the one with a hole for mounting a swivel. But I wonder about the fit....

I am up dating my AC coil tester (pictures to follow). During the work on the much looked down on buzz box tester, I wondered just how many other cars from 1907 to 1927 used the tremble coil for ignition?

And before the HCCT was introduced, just how did the coils get to be adjusted, not for ultimate performance, but to work and do the job of...

Does anyone know where I could find depot hack body plans? I’m hoping to do a wooden body on a TT frame and could use reference material.

My camera suffered a grievous accident and was stuck together with Gorillla tape, but I managed to get a few shots.

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High art in the park.

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1912 Rock Island station. The first time I saw it, about 1986, was before restoration, and it still had a WHITE WAITING ROOM sign on one of the doors.

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So I went to Chickasha this year for the first time and gotta say even though I could only make it early on friday, it was a really fun experience. I ended up purchasing a Moore Auxilury trans from a couple of guys and need some info one it. I have already found the few forum posts on it I could but I seem to have a mid mount model intended for a...

I promised Jim Mahaffey I wouldn't post these until after his articles on Model T Ford Snubbers for 1926-1927 close cars finished its run in Model T Times (MTFCI semi annual publication), the last issue of that was supposed to hit about January (I think), so I thought I'd go ahead and post these here.

These are a little known item that the Ford...

A few more pictures from Chickasha 2023

The radiator on my Touring has never fit right, I had thought it was the frame, it was bent and welded, I bought a new frame and brought it to frame shop and had them make sure it was correct per the frame drawing I have. Now that I putting it together with the new frame I am having the same problems, It's as if my radiator is to high, I can pull...

Our local club supports a car show in Pocatello that helps support ISU's Automotive program. We also sustain a couple scholarships there.
Joy manages a club booth, so we are obligated to go. I always admire the chrome and creative efforts of all who show cars but find two days of the show a bit tedious except for seeing old friends there. This...

How come no one posted any pictures from Chickasha? Was no one there? Guess it didn’t happen if there are no pictures. Show us what you guys found.

Just some pictures from Chickasha 2023

Looking to have a Model T transported from WV to MA. Flexible on timing, experience hauling T s required along with references. Please PM me with contact info.

The engine I have for my 26 Coupe came with the S4BF on it without a hot air intake.
I am getting ready to try and start the engine and was wondering what I could do to put an intake
on the carb. At this time I don't even know if the carb is any good. I have found some old brochures for
the kit that was sold and it shows a hot air intake attached...

Yes, it is put on by one of the local Model A clubs, but I will be sneaking in Model T parts when no one is looking. Next Sunday (March 19th) doors open at 8:00AM. In the past it has received such glowing reviews such as (actual comments overheard in the past):

Better than sitting at home on a dreary Sunday.

It's never as bad as you think it...

Took the head off my 24 tt and I discovered a pleasant surprise. It has aluminum pistons. I just want to know what year, manufacturer, and if they are high compression, if possible.
Thanks in advance,
Jacob Mangold

I love getting new to me parTs in the mail
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What have you purchased for your Model T lately?
Bryant

I just had the 4 brand new rims delivered from Australia and they are beautiful. A big thank you to Allan, down under, for mentioning the company that made them. They are nice and heavy with a zinc plating everything is so smooth. If you want some excellent rims, check them out. The only problem I had, was getting the packing tape off. I have not...

I decided to fire up my 1912 Roadster engine. The previous owner had it rebuilt and it had not run since the rebuild. So I hooked up a 6V battery to the battery post on the firewall and after much exertion I got it fired up. I switched the coil box switch to magneto to see how it performs and it ran until I completely disconnected the battery. So...

I have a spare belly band and I would like to put it on the 22. Would it be a good idea to put some sort of pad between the band and the pan? I was thinking oil soaked leather or the like. Anyone done this?

20230316_202816.jpg I bought 2 large trailers of T parts and this tool shown in front of the drum stack was in the mix. Does anyone know what it does? is it T related? B.S.V.CO embossed on the bottom.

The front spring on my 1927 Touring has 7 leaves, the replacement at Lang's and Snyder's shows it should be an 8 leaf spring, I just put in a wanted add for one but thought couldn't I just make a metal plate the same thickness as a single leaf and the size of the rubber pad that goes on top of spring and call it good.
I need the extra height to...

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All the parts books call this P-159.

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But it's marked P-140.

What the...?

Reading the 1927 owners manual I saw
Lubricating the Differential
Do not put too much grease in the differential housing. The housing should not be more than one-third full. The differential is supplied with the required amount of lubricant when the car leaves the factory.
The oil plug should be removed about every 1,000 miles and more grease...

I have a spare tire on my driver side running board. Recently I discovered the left side of the front running board support is cracked. I can weld it but I thought some extra support would come in handy. I see a commercial “fat lady” running board truss for sale but purchase price plus shipping to alaska seems excessive. From the crummy pictures,...

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I am now working on my 24 Coupe so its not able to be started but this is the first T I have had with the original buzz coil ignition system. When the car was warm I was able to start it on Mag (Simply forgot to switch to battery)......is this normal ? Did not try it cold but would it start on Mag when cold? Once she is buttoned up I was going to...

I have a few Victor model 2 cowl lamps that I will be listing for sale but this first one in particular had this mount and bracket attached to it. Looks like a license plate bracket to me but upside down....not sure and I don't want to misrepresent what it is. Nothing like I have on any of my cars. IMG_9651B.JPG IMG_9652B.JPG Not sure if the mount...

I have been getting some emails from members that start off saying “just forward some pictures “ or pictures posted by that member.
I have read these are scams. I just deleted them. This is a warning to watch for them .
And if you get a email saying that from me delete it.
I am not sending emails with pictures unless you ask me for something....

I have watched the various videos for removing the rubber stem from an inner tube and installing an original type metal stem. My question is: has anyone yet done that job on one of the new Blockley inner tubes ? Tubes are a little expensive to be experimenting with and I would prefer to hear somebody else's experience first.

Thanks in advance.