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I hear there’s plenty but there stuck on a ship. Has anyone ran Olympics before? How did they do?

I am ready to start the body work on my 1916 Touring, there is a lot of surface rust on the inside and out. I would like to remove this support for the back seat so I can get at the rust better. Does it come out? Know of any videos?

Since joining mtfca, I have seen many questions regarding wood around the interior windows of the 1926-‘27 coupe. In all that time I never responded to the question because, in the 52 years since I last saw under the upholstery, I forgot whether I had wood or not even though I do not recall ever installing wood in the interior of my 1926 coupe....

I have had my Model T for four years and driven it, maybe, 100 miles. It is still a work in progress. I heard a noise today that I needed to ask about. I should mention that I lost much of my hearing a few years before getting the Model T. High frequencies elude me. The noise may have always been there.

I was in my barn tuning the newly cleaned...

I have a Stewart & Clark rim wind eight day clock on my 1910 that stopped running a few years ago. Is there anyone I can trust to service/ repair it?
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Currently disassembling the Bosch DU4 magneto and came up with some questions.

The instructions all over the internet don’t include this info it seems; but when reassembling, how do you align the gears? I notice there’s an A and C which I assume is clockwise and anti clockwise, and there’s an A and C on the interrupter housing. I’m guessing when...

Can anyone tell me where the trailer parking area for homecoming is ??

Yesterday we pulled the rear end from my 1916 coupelet that I bought one year ago. The car was restored in the 1970s or 1980s and I wanted to check to see if the thrust washers were babbit or bronze. It turns out they were bronze, the outer grease seals were the modern neoprene type, and it looked as if all was well with the rearend. I will be...

I wonder if Henry used spur straps to hold down touring tops back in the day? Both of the straps on my ‘24 were rotten when I got it, and broke on the first pull. I made some straps out of an old belt of mine, but the leather was too thick. After a fair amount of looking online I found these 19-inch Weaver English spur straps that are a perfect...

Is anyone interested in organizing a model t tour in upstate new York ? We have lots of back roads and beautiful scenery, and ice cream!!

Got a call from Snyders this morning. They told me the carb I had sent them as a core for an NH, while looks like an NH, was actually a Wizard Improved Carburetor. Sent me 2 pages to my phone of documentation for me to look at which I’ll include here.

He said that the wizard was a straight through bore design and even had a small heating element...

Today was the first time putting the top up on the 26 Touring.
I was able to get the top up but it doesn’t look right to me.
The side brackets are hanging down below the bottom edge of the fabric. Plus the edges of the fabric seem to be loose?
I’m hopping the attached pictures will explain better .

Dave

just had a valve job done by a well respected mechanic on my 1917 engine. Crank is in car and complete valve train but I have not yet installed the pistons. When engine is turned over valve train is making a clicking sound. Mechanic suggests running engine and maybe it will go away. That does not appeal to me. Any suggestions appreciated. All new...

Getting into rebuilding the rear axle on my 1927 Touring, took the drive shaft apart and there is a modern bearing in the spool, not sure what the part is called, and no roller bearing, whats going on there.
I need new everything, drive shaft, roller bearing, spool, pinon gear, the only thing that looks good is the thrust bearing, what is a good...

I am making arrangements to get my 22 pickup shipped up to Alaska. I need to confirm the drop off tomorrow. But today the shipper told me that the height limit for a vehicle to be shipped in an enclosed container is 6 feet. The measurements I see on line say that the T is 73.2 in tall so based on that, I can fold down the top and windshield and It...

I saw this on tbay, trying to sell whole lot, but maybe they want to sell cars separately, but there’s two 1910 projects for sale. Who knows it might be worth following up on if you are near Mississippi.

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Does anyone use Seafoam in their T or TT? We use it in our 1925 Touring and 1923 TT Firetruck. What do you all think of Seafoam for a T? We use it on each tank.

At the Boone County Fairgrounds Route 76 in Belvidere Illinois
May 21st starting at 6 am Gate 3 entrance
Vendor spaces availible at the gate
Hosted by Rockford Model T club
littlehershey1@gmail.com for more info

I have a good sized collection of original Ford T literature, and have heard for many years, the Ford actually had a listing of Ruckstell parts in his late parts book. I finally saw an example of one of these on the Ford fix website. It is a fake to be sure, probably botched together by Polyprints back in the sixties. They even misspelled AXLE!...

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Bit of white metal I guess.

Still running....

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I am painting my 1912 commercial roadster dark blue with black fenders. Were the open door sill moldings painted blue or black? What about the hood former, the hood shelves and rear sear riser molding that curves up from the floorboard to the top of the platform the rear seat sits on. The car won't be pin striped.

Calmly waiting for help?
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Is anyone in this group in Oregon? If so, my father-in-law purchased a 1919 Model T Touring from the wife of the late Harold Berentson. Harold was a member of the Historical Automobile Club Of Oregon... Just wondering if anyone in the group knew Harold.

Yesterday, we delivered my 1927 coupe to the paint shop. I will send photos as the prep and painting proceeds.

Does anyone have this 'Wells System' or at least know how it works? I saw this pic on the Internet and am trying to find out more information about it.

Anyone else going?

When the Stromberg OF was sold to mount in a Model T, it came with a choke control that mounted on the steering column. When you started the car with the starter on a cold day, you simply put it to Choke (full on ) and once the car started, you immediately moved the control to rich/run which opened the choke plate from full closed to only...

I recently posted a sincere response to a sincere question asked by a sincere guy. I got this ridiculousness in response.

......maybe you'll turn me into a tree hugger
Do you dispose of oil and coolant into the dirt near your well, too?

SNARKY and GLIB.

These are at best, strange and misplaced comments that do not encourage the Model T hobby...

A fellow bought a 15 touring with a recent new motor. Story is he put around 1000 miles on it, but it performed poorly. He rebuilt another motor, switched them out. The old motor was to be repurposed to another T, this is some 10 years later. A bad cam was suspected for the poor running. The cam was pulled & showed nasty wear on 5 of the...

I have the fat man steering wheel. I couldn't find any makers mark on it. It's in really good shape. I'm looking to sell it so I want to ask a fair price on it.
Thanks
Mike Bird

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Anybody try the fuel scent additives? I know there has been many complaints from the wives about the Ts stinking up the garage, but I guess that goes beyond Ts because they now sell additives that emit all kinds of flavors from your exhaust to make the wife happy. Here are some of the scents they sell now online....

Does anyone know where I can get a face cutter like the one used with the spindle bushing thrust cutting tool sold by the vendors? I'm looking for one to build a set up for cleaning up the thrust surfaces on the axle yoke.

Stephen

Anyone use the motorcycle Bead Buddy to help them change the 26-27 Ford wire wheel tires/tubes?
Thanks!
Mike

Cats usually bury that. Watch your step!

It was a busy day on Sunday with Frames. Dad and I are working on several Model T projects (some future some current) and decided to work together with the help of my brother-in-law and nephew to make the job easier. We had 3 frames in various conditions. We straightened one frame but the biggest challenge was riveting. Two frames had no running...

Pretty good leak, I lose about a half gallon over the course of a week with car parked. Drip drip drip. Is the petcock replaceable? Rest of the radiator is in good shape. ‘23 Touring and hot weather around the corner. Thanks for any help. Gerrit

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Club Crests, excellent condition 200.00 Includes US postage. Contact Don Watson modelttowncarclub@yahoo.com

Ad is placed here, not classifieds at specific request of the seller.

My question is, has anyone mounted 1926-1927 bumper brackets on an early Model T.
The mounting brackets on my 27 coupe are very different from my 23 Model T.
If so, can someone send me photos of how you did it.

Thanks
George Schmidt

Hi, I'm going to the NYS DMV to register my barn find and need a printable sheet with serial numbers for 26-27. Like a word document. Any help? Thanks,
John

After over 30 years of Model T ignition coil rebuilding,
I finished and shipped rebuilt coil #24018.
Ron Patterson

When my camera was stolen at the Old Car Festival all the pictures I had taken went with it. But recently I discovered that I had downloaded some of them to my laptop. So here are a few shots from the first part of the trip.

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US highways, and former US highways, near interstates are often great for Model T travel. Here I'm headed...

There is a trailer on facebook market place at a crazy low price. It is listed for a friend please contact them, so I did.
I asked 2 different questions in two different emails and got this same answer in reply both times

Hello,
Here are some more details about my 2018 Pace Enclosed Trailer, it doesn't need any repairs. Has electric brakes on...

recently succeeded getting a '26 T running that came from an estate & know no history on (see thread Distributor Question ) Have not yet insured or registered car so only road tested on my dead end street. Engaging low & reverse creates a substantial chatter and braking is pretty poor. Removed trans inspection cover. Band linings appear Kevlar &...

Pretty uncommon carb. Zenith U6 that came with RAJO B heads. Hard to find. This is missing a few items that sharp-eyed folks might catch, but nothing that cannot be fabricated to the point of being indistinguishable from original. Good stuff is still out there. I think it's safe to say that Stan would say ZOOM ZOOM!

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Hey folks. I am looking for some old stock interior screws for a 1926 T Coupe- matching existing well patina'ed slotted screws (flat and oval) for the door garnish and panel on which the amp meter sits (instrument panel). Does anyone have some old left overs out there in their garage, barn etc that they would be willing to part with for a price?...

After new tires and tubes were mounted in 2015 my car has yet to be driven out on the open road. The pressure drops from 32 psi to 19 psi in 30 days. This seems excessive although someone once told me that they will hold pressure better after they have seen some use out on the road.

One of the tubes had a leak from new (purchased from Coker...

Does anyone know the difference between 1911/12 and 1913/14 firewall brackets. In particular the markings on the bracket, are they part numbers or dates.
The ones have viewed on vehicles are not consistent from the left to the right. Cannot find anything in Bruce’s Book. Would any have any information on this.
Thanks Michael A.

I was at a swap meet today and a gentleman had a ruxstell axle that was paired up with a Planator in front of it for sale. My first thought was someone really needed some grunt. Thoughts gentleman? Nice and greasy. Thoughts on value? Any comments appreciated.
Thanks!
Mike

Does anyone have any insight into the difference between these 2 windshield clamps ? The right one came with my 1922 Touring and the left one came with the 1923 roof irons i just found. The right ones have a smaller diameter and dont fit on the windshield posts I now have.
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My car overheated and raised the red in the thermometer all the way to the top. How can I get it down? I have tried tapping it on the metal end and also put it in the freezer for a while and tapped it again, and just let it standing upright, but it won't go down. This has happened once before and I had to buy a new one. I still have the old one...

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I now have also added the warranty label for Jewell HCCT ammeters.
These are property tag type labels.
Once installed they cannot be removed without destroying them.

If I have previously restored your large Jewell HCCT meter, I will send you one for free.
Send an email or message via this forum and I will drop one in the mail.

Bob Cascisa...

This may be of interest. Although it if for a Model A, the technology is similar to the Model T.

The Cutout

In its simplicity a cutout is a magnetically controlled switch that provides a path for current flow from the generator to the battery. The cutout permits charging of the battery when the engine is running and prevents the battery from...

Title says it all. I have 5 wheels packaged and ready for delivery from I-80 in eastern Iowa to SW Kansas along US-50,
midway between Wichita and Denver. Good for some gas or diesel money if interested and going that way. Please let me know. Thanks, Mike

I picked these up at Luray confident they were the tall perches for a large drum axle. I believe those are straight up, not curved like these.

Who knows what I have and what they go to?

A guy is an acquaintance with got some parts to a rajo head and asked me what he should ask for them to sell. All he has is the valve cover, rocker arms, and he thought stainless valves but they’re coated in rust…however I know stainless rusts lol.

I’ll include pics here. I told him if he was interested I would post them to the forum for him and...

So I have a very small seeping leak from where the sediment bowl goes into the gas tank. I'm thinking that the guy who redid the tank for me hat the threads painted. I did as well with the sediment bowl. I used a gas approved sealent but I still have a small leak. So I'm thinking I need to get a tap for pipe threads. Are these 1/2 inch threads?...

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My friend Nathanael and I have planned a National Motor Camp event for september of 2023.

This is an event specifically for early auto campers. We are open to camping set ups from around 1890-1935. We will have the event in English Indiana and we will have auto camp trailers, house cars and early auto tents. It will be held on a private 60...

I was digging around in a somewhat hidden compartment under the seat and to the left of the gas tank on the ‘25 express wagon I bought last summer and found what I first thought was a large caliber shell casing but turned out to be a Schrader Universal Tire Pressure Gauge. I tried it out on a bicycle tire I measured at 56 psi with a trusted gauge...

Should you just ground your generator output? Should you remove your generator? Purchase an alternator? Carry a charger and charge battery whenever you stop? Can you switch to a deep cycle battery and run on 12V? They still make 6V cutouts for tractors and Model A - will that work?

Just throwing the options out there as we learn to deal with this...

My '25 steel dash (Firewall) has three rivets in addition to the ones for the hood lacing. They were to hold a strip between the dash and the body to either seal it from water or prevent squeaking. I take some pride in making this car as close to original as possible but I don't consider myself a purist. However it was very satisfying to use some...

On one of my first drives with my 26 touring car, I lost a headlight rim and lens without realizing it. The kids and I heard a weird clunk at a stop light, and I was convinced some important part of the car just fell off. I hurriedly got out and looked underneath the car, and I didn’t see a thing, but I was worried about traffic behind me and...

Is there an easy way to form/spread the tabs on '26-'27 wire wheel repro hubcaps? They fit too loosely right out of the wrapper. I need to spread the tabs and was hoping there's a better way than just mind numbingly bending tabs individually one at a time. Is there anything that is correct size I can press the hubcap over to spread the tabs????

I recently acquired a 1926 touring that was part of an estate and know no history of the car. It's not a bad car, but it is equipped with a distributor that I am not familiar with. It appears like the Clip On Distributor shown in Lang's catalog but the distributor body has VW stamped in it as well as a part number. The housing attaching with 1...

Torpedo or Speedster both have their gas tanks behind the seat instead of under them. Is the gas line routed directly to the frame and then up to the carb, or is the line routed straight to the transmission and then to the carb? Where or how many support clamps are used? 1 or 2?

A friend has a DR's coupe. The doors sag Quite a bit, wood in the body seems to be good, will replacing the wood in the doors solve the issue? Or is it a re-wood the hole body thing?
Thanks. Craig.

At lunch I had time to do a compression test on my '26. No idea how long ago this engine was rebuilt before I got it. There is still paint on the engine. I'm thinking.....40ish years ago....? I performed this with the throttle wide open, the choke wide open, all plugs out, the engine cold and for about 5 seconds each. If I was to suspicion.....I...

My first dream car, a Model T Ford, was and is my 1910 Touring which I bought on Septmber 28, 1946 at the age of 14. I still own that one. The others included a 1932 Model B 400 convertable sedan. Sold it to Harrah's collection. As to a nightmare car, I did have a a 1924 Touring that gave me much trouble. Replaced what I could and sold it. That...

I know there was a post earlier and someone was keeping track, so here is my notice.

Lots of great pictures of Mark n Phil Eyres 1911 Torpedo. 2 plus pages of just pictures. Fun read.

There is also the second half of Rob's article about Frank Kulick. Great job Rob.

Not to mention all the other stuff Natalie put together for this issue

I am working on getting the suspension done on my 26 speedster. I have machined Laurel style lowering brackets for the front axle but I need to drill the holes to fit them to the axle. This needs to be done so there is no play between the axle and the bracket, but getting them in exactly the right place will be a bit of a challenge.

The best...

I was perusing ebay and came across parts being sold by Model T Haven out of Florida.

I have a 1914 touring and I'm trying to put together a set of side lights and tail lights for the touring. I have looked at the Encyclopedia and It shows black and white pictures of the lights. It shows that Brown 100 and 115 and the Victor 2 as appropriate for that year.

I have seen various lights for sale with clear beveled glass, red round...

Is everyone still planning to attend Luray, the weather is going to be questionable. I hope there is a good crowd of vendors.

Anyone know if the Vintage wheel shop is still in business in California?

Would anyone be interested in going for around an hour drive around Luray sometime on the 13 or 14, possibly grabbing some ice-cream on our way?

I hear all the time which Model T's had the best crankshaft. But if you are using a model A crank, I never hear which to use for them. I have plenty of both designs of Model A cranks. So I do not want to use the wrong ones if one is better. Are there any other differences besides the thickness of the throws?

My youngest son (38) recently got re-interested in T's and decided to steward the '15, from and at his place.

Crazy question but worth asking...

This car has almost no miles on it judging from non-existent wear and tear when things get opened up...we know it doesn't have more than 1000 mies total since 1961, and believe it went into storage...

I need some help identifying some wood from an older wood kit that came with my car. First a big thank you to Tom Miller. He was able to help with several parts.

Now on to what I'm trying to figure out. Each part was labeled T2726T and had a number 1-16. I'm trying to take the list from FORD WOOD and match up the numbers so I can use their...

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We're about to shot a video interview with a gent with many decades of Model T Experience. Pleas help us curate a list of questions, what would you ask?

How were Ford cars assembled at various assembly plants around the country - was it in sub-assemblies shipped from Detroit, or were they assembled from the ground up, bolt by bolt?

In other words, did assembly plants receive trainloads of finished engines, axles and bodies to put together, or did they build everything from completely unassembled...

Doing some overdue by a few decades cleanup.

Found the black side Kero lamps that came with a car years ago. My qustion…

One lamp has round innards and a vented chimney….the other has the squarish innards…

What are they for? I think the round is older?

Is it a ford? What year?

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The link below recounts a really interesting story about a Ford dealer designing and manufacturing a special engine for the Model T. Henry squelched the idea at the time, but 15 years later he was making his own V8.

I think I understand all the holes and the horn bracket cutout, but I wonder if anybody can explain the circled part.

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As I explore superior carburation and breathing for the intake side of my speedster, I'm aware the downstream flow should get attention as well.

I have one of the header plates as a base for fabricated exhaust. This seems like a lot of work, so I'm also thinking about the accessory dual exhaust manifold the vendors carry.

1. What have users done...