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Thanks in advance for all the help I know I am going to get. I have searched for info but not found what I think I want or need.

To Start: I am new to the T world. I dove in head first and I am confident I will be successful. :D

I would enjoy a suggestion to read about the transmission/engine either online or book.

This is a 19 engine in a 25...

Instructions in lid.

I’ve probably had it for 30 years.
It appears to dispense and light cigarettes

Time for my annual listing of these invoices, hoping I can link someone with one of these cars.

I have a friend who has approximately 26 invoices of T's sold through Auto Service Company of Copas, MN. He allowed me to make copies. Hopefully someone will have one of these cars. Most all list the name of the original purchaser of the cars. Some...

Found this Duplex “straight through” carburetor at Hershey and it needs new valve discs. The parts are the same as the NH carburetors. Seems that they don’t have a wire retaining clip or screws. So is the disc a friction fit?

I'm rescuing a '13 touring body that needs some woodwork addressed and all the upholstery and top. The owner has always characterized it as a late '13 because it has the rounded bottom doors like a '14. A supplier has said that he can't proceed with an order until he knows whether to use '13 dimensions or '14's. Unfortunately, he doesn't know what...

So a few years back I had a local guy come here looking for a T front axle. Said he is going to stretch/bend it for lowering. I asked him to do one for me too. He agreed and I sent him off with two axles and some other stuff to even out the deal. be back in a week with your part . He took the payment and the axles and vanished. Fast forward a few...

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Working on my latest purchase. The demountable wheels have a “detent” where the rim “loop” bolts. Is this a hays wheel? The hays rims seem to have a larger “foot” where at bolt. I have several rims that are a little different that seem to fit. Trying to figure out if these are hays wheels, should use Hays rims, how many different types of 30 x 3.5...

This was laying inside a used original coil box I purchased years ago (see picture).
It does not appear to fit a stock coil box switch in any way, but it does appear to fit the stock keyhole with the notches some how?

It has a patent date of 10 15 18 on it.

Any idea what it is?...Does anyone have a need for it?...I would like to get rid of it....

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I volunteered to help an 87 year old, new model T owner, get his car running. Although I have over 50 years of experience with Model T's, I have almost zero knowledge or experience with the transmission. The problem is no neutral. With a rear wheel jacked up and the engine running the wheel is always spinning. With the engine running and pushing...

I am looking for engine re-builder in So Cal.

I have a 1915 Canadian model T tourer, which I am rebuilding. I am currently working on the Head Lights, which are the fork mounted Canadian style, although I believe the installation of the spring, reflector, glass & rim etc are the same regardless of what type of headlight bucket.

I have been researching how the reflector etc are fitted to the...

As some of you know I am a life member here since 1999-ish. I've been a Model T hobbiest spanning 50 years, a professional Model T/A restorer, and now back to hobbiest again after pausing life due to a domestic abuse situation that took me far to long to recover from. I'm now on a quest to share everything I know about Model T's with the internet...

I need to repair a chip on the edge of a piece of beveled glass using a 2 part crystal clear epoxy that comes in the double syringes, such as JB Weld, Gorilla Glue, Loctite, Devcon, etc. Some epoxies are crystal clear and some are a yellowish amber. In your experience, what is the most crystal clear epoxy you know of? I used to know, but I...

Hi Dan,

I sent you an email through the Forum. I am looking for advice on building some speedster engines using the Rajo and Fronty heads I own. Your advice will be greatly appreciated. Is there a better way to contact you?

Tom

Did Les Schubert ever finish the modifications to the Multi-Lifts from a couple of years ago? And if so how did they work?
Craig.

What was Henry's reason for keeping the gas tank under the seat in the New Improved Fordor cars?

Have any you guys used the cam bearing thrust kit to prevent your reground cam from knocking? I am making a jig to be able to face the bronze washers and was wondering how anyone here has done it? It is thin like a rear axle thrust washer so hard to hold in lathe.
Anyone solved this? Thanks Dan

This is the first model t I’ve ever been around. I’m learning! Been a tractor mechanic 40 plus years. In rebuilding engine and transmission, I decided to change the ring gear . Old one is questionable and I’m only doing this once. New ring gear fits loose on flywheel. Should it fit tight along with the the brass magnet screws to hold it?

A few years back someone was making a hand crank coil checker kit. Anyone have an idea who was making that and if they still have some? I am looking for one for my museums display.

Travis
Topeka Kansas

Hello,

How can we recognize a 1917-1922 frame ?

Regards

Hello,

Who would have a cutting plot for the Magnetometer and Ammeter instruments? see attach the picture.
I bought a TM-200 dashrail and I want to convert it to a TM-201 because I can't find it.

Regards

I hade my generator rebuilt and it’s not charging correctly. My friend said they may have wired it for a positive ground. How do I check this?

More on my blog lately. Research is slow, but it's coming along.

Did this head ever have valve covers? I can't see any provision for holding them. Any other insight on the head would be appreciated!
Thanks!
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Guys,
Richard Gould wrote up an article for the Early Ford Registry newsletter about 10 + years ago that gave some tips for assembling a Brass Windshield from Speedway motors. It was helpful in describing how to make the slugs as those provided by Speedway are the wrong size, and how to fashion the end caps from those sold by the parts houses. I...

I don't want guesses on this! For cars made prior to 1922 that used the single welt binding, I believe the upholstery nails were 3/8 dia,, with the exception of the ends of the binding which used a 9/16 dia. head. I've not ever been able to locate any 9/16 upholstery nails, but lucked out on ebay by finding 1/2 . They are copper plated, so I...

The attached diagram appears in the 1988 MTFCA Repair and Restoration guide (p22) and in Service Bulletin Essentials (p143).
However, the two starters I have worked on are different. The two short connecting wires are actually joined to each other, and are located opposite the main terminal. If I were to connect these field coils as shown, there...

Mr. Whiteman recently posted the following photo in another thread.

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I like your truck, and would like to know more about. it. So as to not high jack the original thread, perhaps you could tell us more about your fine truck?

Thanks.

Lang's markets front axle repair kits with a tapered upper insert. They state an 8-1/2° taper reamer is required.

Internet searches for these reamers have come up dry (and/or I'm not searching right).

Where is such a tool generally available? Thank you.

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Ok, since I'm new to these forums, greetings to everyone!
Well, they are not really new to me I guess, I've been here reading for a couple of years now, in preparation of T ownership so to speak.
Then, 2 years ago, me and a friend of mine bought ourselves a lovely 1914 touring car. She runs and drives very well, so at the moment, apart from...

I just bought a 24 roadster with an Ossipee snowmobile conversion. The skis are about 6 inches farther apart in the back than they are in the front. I doubt this is OK where should they be? Parallel? Thanks

Just got gifted my late grandpa’s long-term project car, a rusted old rotting carcass of a 1926 model t dump truck. This thing is bad- covered in rust, and all the wood components are mostly rotted. Haven’t tried to crank over the engine yet but I have very low hopes. What are some things I should know as I begin to attempt the impossible? My...

Happy Thanksgiving!
This car is my first automobile restoration project. So I am asking you a couple questions.
When I picked up the car there were three sets of headlights and several brass horns and several parts like bulbs and hoses to the horn.
My questions are did the 16 come with a horn? Also what headlights, carbide or electric?
Thanks for...

The earlier radius rods extended almost right up to the ball, leaving a really short arm on the forged yoke. Later yokes had longer arms, just like the forgings used on the under axle radius rods on the later cars. When was the change made?

Allan from down under.

My box of spokes came from Snyder’s the day before Thanksgiving and they look great. Nice straight grain on all the ones I have seen so far. They are for my Kelsey felloes and rims. Once the hub puller I bought from the classifieds arrives. I will pull the wheels and start to work. I do notice that they have been treated with something, not sure...

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First, this is a low priority post. I was driving west out of Portland today (in a modern) to pick up a gift for a friend in Newberg, Oregon. Somewhere west of Sherwood, I spotted a ’25-ish RPU, dark green over black, heading east on HWY. 99W, two people inside, easily keeping up with the 40mph traffic. Just wondering if you’re on the forum, and...

Antique Automobile Reliability Run November 29 & 30, 2022 Open to pre 1927 autos. SWMTC Event (2).pdf Craig.

I'm rebuilding the rear axle in my 1927 Touring, one of my axle housing on the outside end must have worn through the bearing sleeve an into the axle housing, I have a spare, but when I put the two halves together the only bolts that line up are the ones next to the Drive shaft roller bearing housing.
Are all housing created equal or should I be...

Has anyone ever seen a front spring like this? No bolt, just a dimple that one leaf sits into the dimple bottom of the next leaf. I've since changed it out for a new one.

I’m sure there’s a way to run both but my shifter is hitting the rocky linkage from the brake pedal. Do I have to run the hand brake shifter or something?

It's been quite a while since I visited the gallery, so I just did. It's good to see some new pictures have been added. If you're new to this site you may not be aware of the gallery feature. There's a link to it at the top of this page. If you haven't posted a picture there, find the best photo you have or shoot a new one and add to the...

I have a 24 Touring car we have had for 15 years. It has always had a steering issue so I have decided to figure out what's causing the issue and a possible remedy.
The car drives well, runs straight, no tire wear, but takes a lot of area to turn it around either left or right. It has a 4:1 steering ratio and is easy to drive except when turning...

I finally finished restoring my early 1914 touring car at the end of July. My wife told me that I might as well put it away because most of the car shows and parades were done for the year. I thought about it and reminded myself that Henry Ford built these cars to be driven every day so I decided to start driving it to work anytime the weather was...

I took the original one out years ago to make it easier to use the drivers door. Thinking I would be happier with a little more control so I'm considering a change. Which one should I put in the car, or keep the same?

Many times carbs that were rebuilt and cleaned up to their brass beauty were posted here, deservedly so.

But, we don't often see the same about our beloved, wore out speedometer that get the same treatment. Here's mine after having the speedometer expert Russ Furstnow repair mine and man it needed it! He had it in ICU and revived it's life! Also...

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It must be there for a reason. What would that be?

I saw this on Hemmings. I have no connection to or interest in the sale of this car.

My local Model T club newsletter editor (Rose City Model T Club) is trying to get a hold of Jarvis to see if he wants his ad renewed but have not received any reply. Has anyone talked to him recently? The contact information we have seems to be correct.
Thanks

This just showed up on the internet.

Also known as: pbtech , broupdx@outlook.com , B Dunn , patdunn49@yahoo.com .

In short, I had an ad in the classifieds looking for seat springs. MTFCA member web365ster private messaged me saying he knew of this pbtech , broupdx@outlook.com who had some he wanted to sell. I wrote to this email address and got a response from a B Dunn giving me a...

This week I gave my son and his fiancée their first ride in the 1911 touring that I just finished restoring. The temperature was in the upper 50s and it started and ran fine. After we got back from our drive, I shut it off so that they could take some pictures of it and to put the top down before putting it into the garage.

Normally the car...

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Speedway motors is having a pretty good sale on their glass setting channel. I have one of their repo brass windshield frames for my 12. Has anyone used their setting channel kits? From the pictures it looks like there is one piece that has the curved sides a straight piece and two short pieces? Are the pieces already formed to fit in the...

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These carbs came with the speedster's I recently became caretaker of. I know nothing about Winfields other than what Mr Pharis has posted.
Look at the picture of the newer model M. Kiss of death for that one?...

By the looks of the 27 Coupe this must have been in the early 30’s. I guess this one didn’t get the wire wheels. Looks like the Ford screwdriver too.

Does anyone have any history or knowledge on Snowbird Canvas snowmobile tracks? I can’t find anything about them. Thanks Jared

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With all the knowledge exhibited here I thought I'd ask about a carburetor that I need for a 1908 Haynes. Things aren't the same without Uncle Stan, antique carburetors are harder to get. I need a Schebler Model RL, 1 5/8 throat, 3 1/4 between mounting studs. I'd settle for another brand as long as its an early brass/bronze updraft and the correct...

Was perusing Jim Kenealy's Model T accessory books which I have had since the late 70's. In volume 2, the inside front cover shows an accessorized Model T owned by Bob Morris of Scotia NY.
I wonder what ever happened to his T. Does anyone know of its whereabouts and who owns it now?
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I ordered the two pieces of wood that go on the right and left of the rear seat in my 26 Touring. They did a nice job on the wood and accounted for the nuts and bolts that are sticking out. However, there is one small nut and screw that seem to be in the way. I know that this wood is not structural and just holds the hip section on Should I just...

On November I9th I entered a post looking for a carbide generator for my recently acquired 1914 touring. I recently purchased a generator from a club member so the search is over. Many thanks to all of you who responded to my post.

I was digging through some rear end parts and came across a couple of thrust washers. One was a ball bearing type, obviously aftermarket. Has anyone used one of these before in a rebuild? the others were the babbit washers. one in very good condition, and the other very poor. The better looking one is considerably harder than the poor one when...

I have tried to install the wood mounting blocks, and they won't go in. I haven't pounded on them too hard. I have made some measurements, and it looks like the main problem is with the width of the block. It looks like I have to sand down the width.

Measurements indicate that the vertical dimension will be OK but may have to sand down the...

Does anyone here fix or restore the 6 volt horn for a 1924 ? The 24 I am putting back together has a horn that mounts on a head stud and water inlet bolt. I have tried jumping it to a 6 volt battery but get nothing. I took it apart and it all looks good inside, no broken wires, etc. I would buy one if someone has a working one for sale, but I...

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How does this tool mount so that I can take off the brake pedal without tension from the spring pushing the nut and/or washer out, and into the transmission?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you.

So I have this thin piece of cardboard that is supposed to be for the front setback. Does it slip in behind the metal bar that is in the center of the seat back? Or does it go in front of it? I know it's a cut to fit but I wanted to be sure before I cut it. Do the notches go to the bottom?

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I am just about ready to purchase interior, as well as roof and sun visor fabric for my 27 Model T coupe. People tell one company is better than another for the fabric etc. No one has told me why one company is better than another. Has anyone had specific dealings with one fabric company being better than the other and why?
Thanks for any help Joe

Can I ask my fellow Model T members. What is the felling on how I want to attach friction shocks to myT. The photo shows a dry fit. I still have to bolt it ti the front axle.

George
Elkhorn Nebraska

My 1914 unrestored touring is complete except for a missing carbide generator. Any assistance in locating one will be appreciated. Need not be perfect as long as exterior is complete and presentable. I can handle some minor repair I have also placed a post in the classified section.
fredserfass12

I finished the engine in this car in Jan 2007. Doesn't get any sweeter than that...

The racer is going back together. Working again at Dean Yoder’s shop as it comes back to life. The flywheel had departed from the crankshaft at speed a few summers ago.

Link:

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R.V Anderson (R.I.P) had a set of numbers made up to stamp the data plates.

I had a radiator tag stamped by him but never got my dash plate stamped… any one have any idea what became of his numbers to stamp the plates?

Before I reinvent the wheel, does anyone have advice on how to keep coils from popping up?

As the car rids and vibrates, the coils rise just enough to throw the timing off.

I already wedged and re-wedged cardboard between the coils but some still pop up.

I can imagine a fix but my method seems too complicated or it might damage the coil box....

A long time E-Timer user shared this photo of his plugs removed for the first time after approximately 8K to 10K miles of use. They look pretty good to me compared to spark plug debug photos I've seen but wonder what more experienced eyes see.

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I recently found this picture in an encyclopedia on WW1. many many Ts were used 'at the front', yet they don't appear in many photos. This is a 9 volume set, and I think this is only the 3rd picture with a T in it: This is about 1917 near the Somme I think. The T - to the left - looks like it might be an ambulance (English design)....

I bought box of junk tools at an auction recently, just for a couple of forged steel G clamps. Buried in the bottom of the box was an Eastwood forged claw hammer, minus half the leather handle and the remainder wrapped in heaps of black insulating tape.

I'd rescued another one time by making new leather sections and filing/shaping them down into...

A friend of mine replied to a Facebook marketplace ad about a 1916 T (Touring). The seller quit responding when asked details about the engine and could they meet to see the car. Here is the original post

What do you guys think? Either he is a really bad salesman or running some sort of scam.

Have we seen this before?

Hi Guys, I am looking at a 1926 touring car to buy. It does not have the Rocky Mountain brakes. Is it a big deal to put real brakes on this car. What would a kit like this cost. Thank you.

I just received the threaded inserts and they come with no info, so I am wondering what size tap I will need to install the inserts. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Several of us had the opportunity to visit with Bill Scott in Kewanee, Illinois. Bill and his wife put on the Labor Day Model T rally for over 25 years in honor of his father in law Ray Behnke, who was an avid Model T and Model A parts collector. Ray died over 25 years ago, and the parts have been sitting in a series of sheds since then. The roof...

I got the replacement stainless hood rods in the post yesterday and a comparison showed that the previous owner had shortened the center rod in order to fit with the incorrectly placed body (see my other posts for details). I tried pulling and tapping on the old rod but it does not move. Does anyone have a recommendation on the best way to get the...

I was just reminded of this while working on the runabout, because it's still happening.

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Nine years ago in a forum discussion about lubricating leaf springs, somebody suggested UHMW tape. It sounded good, so I used it. Don't. Within a couple of years it started working out from between the leaves. It still is....

I am working on 20 roadster and at the back of the body there is apiece of sheet metal that looks to be bolted together. I was wondering what type of bolts would of been used there?
Thanks
Ralph

I need to start making plans for pet sitting.

After much anticipation we are moving to our new building. As such, we will be closed Monday the 14th through Friday the 18th. We will resume business on Monday the 21st. Our new address is:

Chaffin's Garage
518 N. Spring St.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

Unfortunately, we were unable to keep our old phone number. However, if you call the old number...

Does anyone happen to know who the lucky bidder was that walked (or drove) away with Ed Stein's 1911 Touring from the Owl's Head auction?