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Never have seen this style. Has the Ford script, and felt is in there.

I have a Johnny Cash special 1915 touring with a 1921 body, as I was told when I bought the body. The back rest of the front seat has a bow towards the back, giving me a real nice extra legroom since I am sitting further back. All other touring models I have seen have a straight back from side to side. Mine is more difficult access for passengers...

Hey All!
We are starting on a 1916 touring car. The rods between the running board supports have mismatched bolts. I wonder if someone could post a picture of the correct hardware. Maybe a description would do.
Thanks in advance.
Campbell Tellman
Beaufort, NC

Since these are drilled, are they supposed to be safety wired together?
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I noticed a bit of scoring on the brake drum that I didn’t seem to remember. Not having any idea of the history of this car, and supposedly not run for 50 yrs before I bought it I figured I better take it off the road put new linings in.
So I bought a set of Kevlar bands and decided to get the job done. This afternoon I pulled things apart and...

I need to repair a head bolt thread. I've ordered a heli coil kit, but would like to get a head start while I wait for it. Unfortunately, it's one of the ones by the fire wall, so I may have to move the engine forward. What I'd like to know, is can anyone tell me the drill bit size for the 7/16 14 heli coil repair tap. If I can get in there with a...

This is by far the BEST swap meet in Northern California for Model T related stuff by far! I'll have a sales spot as usual. Hoping to see a bunch of you there this Sunday.

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I am trying to decide witch to use on my chassis acrylic enamel or appliance epoxy .What say you guys? MEL

I thought the large grease cap located here was to keep the uni joint greased but when I pulled the motor/trans the inside of the ball is empty, joint has a light oil coating.
Does this mean the engine/trans oil keeps this area lubed? Either that or the hole from the large grease cap is blocked.
Should I pack this area by hand full of grease...

Does anyone know where I could get my hands on a water outlet for a 26' in Michigan? I've tried Lang's, Snyder's, and a few other places but nobody has one.

So we were putting in the rear floor and noticed some holes in the body of the car. I know the ones for the threshold but what are these for? They seem to be under the floor.

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Relining bands on my 1910. Going thru my stuff I found some NOS Scandanavia, the light colored stenciled ones, and an NOS set of cork embedded cotton linings. None have shrunk with age and I'm wondering which I should use. It's no fun at 76 pulling the engine to change bands so I don't fancy doing this again any time soon. I am intrigued by the...

Can anyone identify this odd spring setup?

A recent post detailed some problems fitting a late model apron to an improved car.
My 1925 roadster needs an apron like these, but I have to use an earlier narrow one to clear the accessory shock absorbers.
The khaki one I restored for the roadster. The grey one is for the 26-7 models with the extra hole for the screw below the crank handle....

I don't want any guesses of this! Were bridge washers only used on clincher tires?

It would be interesting to have an information forum, where one could post new data, information or newly found vintage information on the Model T ford. On line, often a question comes up, such as the B series 1912 Model Ts and many of our members are not aware of that series. If we had a forum devoted to such information, it wopiuld be of good...

I finally decided to bite the bullet and pick up a 2 cylinder pump without visible dings and restore it completely.

Has been more frustrating than a T to get into, but finally there. Someone rebuilt this one back when I was a baby I think and did a lot of shade tree fixes so thought to just copy would be fruitless.

A few questions...

1 - Is...

I know Winfield carbs were made in different sizes. What are the largest and smallest Winfield carbs? What is the largest size that can be used om a T motor, while still retaining drivability for street use, if the motor has a .280 or .290 lift cam and a Model A exhaust manifold? Is a Winfield even recommended for street driving?

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Thanks Mike

Looking for any newer choices for Brewster green codes for 1909-10. Looked at past threads but checking if anyone has any brand/code. Best John

The horn is missing from my 1922 generator/starter car. I have a magneto horn but from what I have read, the cars with the generator/starter need a battery horn. I have A number of T books, but I don’t see a good explanation of what I should be looking for. A swing through the dealer websites shows that horns are a bit hard to come by. Any...

I was able to acquire these outside accessory brakes a few years ago, and finally got to taking them apart to see what they look like. The double drum is cast as a single piece, with the Ford size inside drum and the 10 outside drum. They seem to have little wear, but also appear to have been installed for long enough to accumulate mud, grease,...

I recently purchased a T Speedster with an 8 valve Rajo head conversion and wire wheels.
Can anyone identify the brand of wheel. They are not like Hayes wheels as the rim is completely separate from the hub.
The hub shown is the RHS rear with a locking device to stop the wheel undoing on the rh thread.
Any help would be appreciated.
John, Perth...

Has anyone used a fiberglass 23-25 fiberglass body with T parts??? Windshield,firewall,dash , etc?? Just asking... Thanks !!!

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Happened to go into the barn this morning...caught our neighbors Peafoul checking out Isabel :lol:

Wanted to buy.
Keith Billet
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...opens today. I just submitted my application. Don't be fooled by the website showing last year's dates. Keep going until you find the participant registration link. It's up to date.

These are the three required photos I submitted.

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MTFCI is selling engine raffle tickets, benefit the youth foundation. Only 2022 tickets will be sold with the winner being announced at the Hamilton Ohio national tour in July. Need not be present to win. Tickets are $25 each or 5 tickets for $100. 100% of the engine and parts are being donated so all ticket sales money goes directly to the youth...

Wednesday, June 1, 2022
GOLDEN GATE TOUR under the Golden Gate Bridge with the Model T Ford Club of Southern California.

I'm gearing up to change motor and trans over on two of my RHD T's, I havent tackled an extraction/refit before on a T so learning as I go. I have undone and removed all that I can see.
I made up a jig to hold the drive shaft up.
The concern is the brake pedal looks to be sticking further out than the other car. Its better to drive with more foot...

Have been to the 'Pantheon' in Basel / Switzerland yesterday.
In a special exhibition between others there were a 1904 De Dion Bouton and a 1906 Ford Model N standing side by side.
Interesting to me to recognize the differences between old and new world cars in that case.
De Dion: 700 ccm engine with 6 HP, vehicle weight 560 kgs
Ford: 2419 ccm...

Moved to wanted section. Thank you. Andrew

There has been lot's of posts lately of inner tubes. Here is some photos of a sixties Firestone tube. It is most likely the same thickness as the Blockley that was posted previously. The original Schrader rubber valve stem has been removed, and is replaced by a Schrader 888 which is the shortest metal valve stem that will go through a wood felloe,...

I picked this up on an auction over the weekend. Rusty but there's absolutely no play in the gears and babbitt bearings. My thought is it was mounted and twisted the end of the crankshaft off. Promptly removed and put on a shelf. Anyone have one like it? Anyone using one? Any info will be appreciated!
Thanks!
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We are always looking for more photos on the Early Ford Registry website. I know there are some members here that have a photo collection that might have an early Ford car in it. It would be nice to have them accumulated in a place that could be used for research. If you could, would you try to get them on here:

If you have trouble let me know...

Have had a lot of time to think the last week and half as I had a knee replacement.
When they mount what appears to be a 3/4 plywood floor on a speedster do they use a bracket on the floor that lines up with the body mounts on the frame and how are they attached to the floor and are any spacers used between the mounts or between the floor and the...

I am trying to obtain a set of top irons for my 26/27 touring. I have located a set, but they look different than another set i saw. Any ideas what i am missing? or are there different variations of the one man top for the improved touring?

Well, I finally sold my all original (except for the red paint) 1926 Fordor Model T restoration project to a Model T guy for $8,500.00. He lives just 2 hours away and just drove off with it on a trailer. He was very happy with it and is anxious to get started on it. He restored a Model T 40 years ago, drove it awhile and sold it and wanted to get...

The recent topic titled Adjusting The Clutch Band brings to mind an interesting point,...the fact that old automotive parts terminology can sometime cause confusion. As an example, back in the Model T era, what we nowadays call a tappet, or valve lifter, or cam follower, was, back in the day ( and still in Model T parts catalogs) is called a...

I’m looking to purchase a new low style radiator and found these two listed on Ecklers.
My question is this, has anyone purchased either and how did they work.

The customer service person was very nice but could not determine if made in America or any difference in them?

George Schmidt

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Our copy of was delivered today June 1st..... Has anyone received prior to June 1st?

Anyone have that PDF on making a wheel press? All the past links lead to funprojects, and thus no longer work.

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I assume some fasteners go in these two little holes. What are they?

My original 1922 Touring top saddle pads and straps were in poor condition.
I had ordered some from a supplier and they did fit but were made from very very thin leather, unlike the originals.
I bumped into a leather crafter here in Victoria, and he made some for me with thicker black leather and new buckles which looked remarkedly like the...

I’ve seen these devices over the years that were sold as a “gag” at gas stations in the 1920s. Amazing any even survived. They worked as described-

“ These are a gadget attached to the spark plugs on a car. When someone steps on the starter a small dynamite cap explodes, which sets fire to a quantity of powder. This burns in a constricted place...

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I will try and post picture, anyone have an idea what a pan jig needing restoration would sell for? Has the cone and rear attachment but not the front piece , the jig does need restoration typical rust. Having trouble with picture

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It's Homecoming week! Who is excited for tours through the Hoosier countryside?

Thursday the tour will be approximately 30 miles and is a leisurely drive through the backroads to Cambridge City for a fun day of antiquing, eating, and hanging out with your Model T friends.

On Friday, the tour will leave from the Museum around 9:00 and head to...

Having a 1/2” plate machined at a local shop next week, and they’ll be building my “lake style” exhaust.

The measurements I acquired off the forum, that I corrected with information from original post:
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I also saw a post with the plate that was produced by Chaffin years ago:...

Is anyone from near Massachusetts coming to the Richmond, Indiana Model T Reunion and Tour? I have some boxed item that I would like to get to Langs. Might also work if someone has extra space in their trailer when going on the Wisconsin Tour. Please give me a call and we can discuss. Mike
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It is interesting that a person is looking for the perfect Model T, one the meets his unusual close standard. Nothing else will do for him. He wants the result of someone else's hard work and much time. He does not want to do any of this hard work or will not take the time to do so. That is his privilege, of course, but it sets him apart from most...

Betsy, my Model T turns 100 today!

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Regards,

Steve Boothroyd

If I have a .250 lift camshaft, does it lift the valves .250 or do you subtract the 10-12 thousandths of lifter clearance and you only get .238-.240 lift?

Why are all model T's lumped together?

After all these years why are the Model T's not grouped into Series?

Series 1: 1908-1909

Series 2: 1910-1917

Series 3: 1918-1924
Series 3a: electric
Series 3b: non-electric

Series4: 1924-1927.

Anyone have experience using ARP 12 point connecting rods bolts & nuts? Building a stroker engine where camshaft clearance may be a problem. If you've used them and are satisfied with the experience, part numbers would be helpful, bolts or nuts. Any threaded locking compound used on these? Thanks

Here’s the kazoo band on the back of Uf-dah before the parade.

Here is a unique quail that I found. It appears to be a Ford coil but does not have the two brass connections on the side. Instead it has a screw on the bottom and some sort of spring connection on the side.

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I’ve got a start to one. I don’t know anything about it really. It’s a late model, it came with 2 blocks and a 4 dip pan, lots of stuff, fellows, bands, steering column, even the straps from the back of the hogshead to the frame. I’ve got a late model transmission already. I just got it today but it’s about as much of a T as I ever get because I...

I've seen a few setups to use a T for powering other machinery, but this is the first I've seen to use the crank ratchet. Would be handier for cars with a self-starter, though.

This is one of my favorites. It... show's the train's inaugural run, pausing at the depot in Deer Lodge. What could be more delightful than an early T and a steam engine?
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Greetings Old Car Festival Participant......

Car show dates for the 2022 season have officially been announced. Registration for Old Car Festival will open June 1. We look forward to celebrating with you.

The Henry Ford

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Last weekend my son and I took our speedster up to the Fairgrounds in Allentown, PA to participate in the Vintage Dirt Drags.

The event focuses on flatheads and early OHV powered Hot Rods and early motorcycles. The fairgrounds have been around for well over 100 years and they started racing cars on the dirt oval horse track sometime in the...

Hello
I bought a set of nice Top Saddles with Support Arms from a member here. Prior to purchase I checked Lang’s to be sure they fit, Lang’s catalog appeared to match indicating they were for ‘23-‘27. But they don’t. Where they should thread into my body, the receiving bracket is not threaded. I guess I should’ve looked up the car instead of the...

My 19 touring had some leaks I was sealing up. I took the engine pan inspection cover off today to replace the gasket and seal it up better. To my knowledge, this was the first time in 33 years the cover has been removed. Can you guys take a look at the photos I took and see if you notice any issues or something that shouldn't be there? Does...

I have the Guinn wooden bands on my ‘26 T Coupe. If the T drives fine in low gear but will not pop into high gear when the car gets up to speed and the pedal is released, would you say the clutch band is too tight? Jim Patrick

Looks like one end belongs on the transmission post?

Mashed a bit too hard on my starter switch today. Good thing i had a spare.... bent, loose and wobbly. It shorted out and the arc sound was spectacular. Did a bit of welding.....

I figured we all could use a little bita humor these days...so here's my thoughts on the REAL use for a front bumper on a T. Great garbage bag holder! :lol:

Can't figure out why this is bored into the engine side of the this firewall....what's it for? It is only 5/8's deep and it does intersect the mixture control rod that passes through that slant drilled hole. Is there some sort of vibration damper that fits inside to keep the rod from turning on it's own whilst the car is traveling? You can see it...

Video link to Erik Barrett explaining the modifications
required to add an electric starter to
a 1914 Model T:

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FJ

I have just replaced a faulty aftermarket clutch with a NOS Watts clutch which was made when Mr. Watts had that business. I have used several Watts clutches in the past and had no problems with them. I always set them up using the 13/16 measurement under the fingers, and that always worked out fine, within 1/2 turn or so. I installed this clutch...

So much wrong about this video. Great respect for the WWll veteran though.

Saturday July 16, 2022 from 7:00Am until it’s over. One of the oldest and best swap meets in the west. Tons of Model T, Model A, and pre-war Ford stuff. Open to all makes and models, automotive and hobby related items only. Long Beach City College Veterans Stadium, 5000 Lew Davis St. Long Beach, CA. $5 Admission, Free Parking. Spaces are 20ft wide...

I need to change to safety glass in my 100 year old touring T.
I have taken the frame and glass out of the car and found a fellow to cut the safety glass and replace it.
What advice can forum users give me to get out the old glass and put in the new safety glass?
Should heat be applied or some solvent to loosen the glass? It seems to be solidly...

Waiting for me when i got home, thanks to Calimers wheel shop. Now I would like to stain these black, what have you guys done that finishes well, oil/water based ect.

I am looking @ a pre-stain water based wood conditioner and then applying a water based wood stain Varithane. Any input would be great, thanks in advance.

Today, I got a set of door and window shim sets at Lowes for about $6.00 and they make excellent coil shims.

With them still sealed tight with plastic wrap, I cut the pack in two at the middle with a miter saw.

Then cut each section in two off center, so I had 1 inch and 1 1/2 inch wedges.

Then made the ends slightly smoother on my belt sander,...

Stock Model T's, in short, Ford Races, were a part of the program at some of the larger race meets as a filler before the featured races. These races were just as popular with Ford Owners in the grandstand as the Fronty Fords that ran in the Indianapolis 500 races in the 1920s.

This race was held at the Legion Ascot Park Race Track outside of Los...

I am picking my 1922 up in a couple of days and taking it to the port to be shipped to Alaska. I need to get as free a neutral on the handbrake as possible so the shippers can move it (they will not drive it). The car has Rocky Mountain brakes and the the transmission brake does not really need to work during shipping. I can readjust things when I...

If anyone who read part 1 is interested, the link below has part 2. Frank Kulick was one of Henry Fords first five employees with FMC, and the only one hired by HF himself. Kulick was the face of Ford racing, and along with Henry Ford, probably the best known of all Ford employees between 1904 and 1928.

To read part 2, click on the link:...

I just put white vinegar my radiator to clean it. How long should it be left in?

Is there a forum member who lives near
Topanga, California who would be willing
to give driving lessons and serve as a Mentor
to a new Model T owner ?

FJ

I am wondering if someone can be of help on this

I have a 1922 Canadian Touring. Before I start the upholstery do I need to add the wood trim around the top edge of the seats. It already has the plastic trim installed as per my pics but Im not sure if I need to build or buy the wood rails and attach them. IMG_5100.jpeg IMG_5101.jpeg

I checked...