- cabin.jpg (15.09 KiB) Viewed 20274 times
What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Forum rules
If you need help logging in, or have question about how something works, use the Support forum located here Support Forum
Complete set of Forum Rules Forum Rules
If you need help logging in, or have question about how something works, use the Support forum located here Support Forum
Complete set of Forum Rules Forum Rules
-
Topic author - Posts: 387
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:04 am
- First Name: Tim
- Last Name: Rogers
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1925 Coupe & 1923 Runabout
- Location: South of the Adirondacks
- Board Member Since: 2013
What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
<o><o><o><o> Tim Rogers - South of the Adirondacks - Forum member since 2013 <o><o><o><o>
-
Topic author - Posts: 387
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:04 am
- First Name: Tim
- Last Name: Rogers
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1925 Coupe & 1923 Runabout
- Location: South of the Adirondacks
- Board Member Since: 2013
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Looking forward to days like this...
<o><o><o><o> Tim Rogers - South of the Adirondacks - Forum member since 2013 <o><o><o><o>
-
- Posts: 4358
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:18 pm
- First Name: Steve
- Last Name: Tomaso
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1914 Touring, 1919 Centerdoor, 1924 TT C-Cab Express, 1925 Racer
- Location: Longbranch, WA
- MTFCA Number: 14972
- MTFCI Number: 15411
- Board Member Since: 2001
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Actually installed over the last couple days but rolled her out with my "new to me" Pharis Buffalo wires & new Firestones !
-
- Posts: 398
- Joined: Sun Jan 13, 2019 6:20 pm
- First Name: Neal
- Last Name: Willford
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1911 Touring, 1915 Runabout
- Location: Kansas
- MTFCA Number: 50256
- Contact:
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
This week I started an involuntary four week furlough from work, so I've had more time during the day to work on putting our 15 runabout back together. However, our 21 touring has been getting jealous, so this afternoon I gave it a thorough polishing. It is much happier now!
-
- Posts: 2789
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:26 pm
- First Name: Dallas
- Last Name: Landers
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 26 Rpu, 23 TT, 24 coupe,
- Location: N.E. Indiana
- MTFCA Number: 49995
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Rebuilding a front axle for a friends 26 Tudor.
-
- Posts: 234
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:40 pm
- First Name: Jeff
- Last Name: Perkins
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1913 Runabout 1926 Touring
- Location: Lakeland MN
- MTFCA Number: 10642
- MTFCI Number: 17799
- Board Member Since: 1999
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Went for a nice ride in the country, stopped by the local historical society for a picture.....
Oops.....ran out of gas on the way home....duh......rescue!1913 Model T Runabout,
1926 Model T Touring,
1948 Chrysler New Yorker,
1991 Mazda Miata
1926 Model T Touring,
1948 Chrysler New Yorker,
1991 Mazda Miata
-
- Posts: 308
- Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2019 4:48 pm
- First Name: Tommy
- Last Name: Coffey
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: '21 Touring
- Location: western NC
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
I put the last 4 valves in today & cleaned the block & head to prepare for installing. Waiting on the manifold gaskets coming from Lang's. It's been apart since October.
-
- Posts: 215
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:17 pm
- First Name: Terry
- Last Name: Horlick
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1927 Roadster Pickup "Mountain Patrol vehicle" from Los Angeles City Fire Department and a 1912 Model T omnibus restoration project
- Location: Penn Valley, CA
- MTFCA Number: 50510
- Board Member Since: 1999
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
The weather is great so after doing some lawn mower repair and some mowing I finally found some time to work on Rusty (1927 roadster pickup L.A.F.D. Mountain Patrol Vehicle).
This morning I installed and reamed new triple gear bushings.
Then I replaced all the magnet spools and screws, nine spools were cracked.
The new ones I purchased from Lang’s are much better than the cast originals. The new parts look like they were turned from rods or billet.
Here it is so far: I am ready to level magnets. This time I am planning to use shims instead of a hammer.
I am looking forward to finishing this job long before the shelter at home mandate ends. I figure test driving a model T is essential!
TH
This morning I installed and reamed new triple gear bushings.
Then I replaced all the magnet spools and screws, nine spools were cracked.
The new ones I purchased from Lang’s are much better than the cast originals. The new parts look like they were turned from rods or billet.
Here it is so far: I am ready to level magnets. This time I am planning to use shims instead of a hammer.
I am looking forward to finishing this job long before the shelter at home mandate ends. I figure test driving a model T is essential!
TH
Terry Horlick, Penn Valley, CA
1927 Mountain Patrol Vehicle from the Los Angeles City Fire Department (L.A.F.D.)
1912 Model T Ford English Station Omnibus
1927 Mountain Patrol Vehicle from the Los Angeles City Fire Department (L.A.F.D.)
1912 Model T Ford English Station Omnibus
-
- Posts: 463
- Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 12:32 am
- First Name: Erik
- Last Name: Barrett
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1913 speedster 1924 touring 1925 dump truck
- Location: Auburn, Ca.
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Do you have a gap gauge or do you need to use mine?
-
- Posts: 1960
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:39 am
- First Name: Tim
- Last Name: Juhl
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1917 Touring
- Location: Thumb of Michigan
- MTFCA Number: 50297
- MTFCI Number: 24810
- Board Member Since: 2018
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Today was a beautiful day in my part of Michigan. Bright sunshine and highs in the mid-50's. A few weeks ago I purchased a nice Hayes front wheel into which I installed new bearing cups before painting the rim and hub. My plan was to replace the left front wheel of my '17 touring because it has a little wobble in it.
I rolled the T out of my barn, jacked it up and swapped wheels without difficulty. A quick check showed it ran fairly true so it was time for a test drive. I turned the engine over a few times with the crank to free it up and it started on the the second try. Not bad after sitting for over three months.
I thought I would just drive to a nearby village and drop off a deposit at the bank but my T had other ideas. I ended up driving to the county seat where I bought some snacks and topped off the tank. I went a total of 43 miles without a hiccup!
Along the way I got lots of waves, thumbs-up, honks, flashing lights and grins...Even from the cops. In these uncertain times I think I cheered a few people up, if only for a moment.... I know I felt better than I have in a few weeks.
I rolled the T out of my barn, jacked it up and swapped wheels without difficulty. A quick check showed it ran fairly true so it was time for a test drive. I turned the engine over a few times with the crank to free it up and it started on the the second try. Not bad after sitting for over three months.
I thought I would just drive to a nearby village and drop off a deposit at the bank but my T had other ideas. I ended up driving to the county seat where I bought some snacks and topped off the tank. I went a total of 43 miles without a hiccup!
Along the way I got lots of waves, thumbs-up, honks, flashing lights and grins...Even from the cops. In these uncertain times I think I cheered a few people up, if only for a moment.... I know I felt better than I have in a few weeks.
1917 Touring
1946 Aeronca Champ
1952 Willys M38a1 Jeep (sold 2023)
1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor
1946 Aeronca Champ
1952 Willys M38a1 Jeep (sold 2023)
1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor
-
- Posts: 2789
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:26 pm
- First Name: Dallas
- Last Name: Landers
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 26 Rpu, 23 TT, 24 coupe,
- Location: N.E. Indiana
- MTFCA Number: 49995
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Tim you are correct. I ran some errands today with my RPU. That new engine is really starting to run good. I put about 30 miles on it today. Lots of smiles, and thumbs up. Ended up at the Fire Department for a meeting this evening. After the meeting I got my 1st free start with this engine!!!! What a great day.
My quiet boring drive on an unpaved road to town. IT WAS GREAT!-
- Posts: 117
- Joined: Fri Jan 11, 2019 11:16 pm
- First Name: John
- Last Name: Chady
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924 Fordor
- Location: Jefferson WI
- Board Member Since: 2016
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Got my wheels and License plates back from the blaster. Test fit my new toolbox and gas can. Primed the plates and toolbox. Procrastinating sanding the wheels before I start painting them.
-
- Posts: 5259
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:21 pm
- First Name: Allan
- Last Name: Bennett
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1912 van, 1917 shooting brake, 1929 roadster buckboard, 1924 tourer, 1925 barn find buckboard, 1925 D &F wide body roadster, 1927LHD Tudor sedan.
- Location: Gawler, Australia
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
John, if you want to clear finish your wooden spokes, don't be tempted to take a short cut an use a strip of emery cloth pulled around the spokes. All sanding needs to be done along the grain.
Hope this helps.
Allan from down under.
Hope this helps.
Allan from down under.
-
- Posts: 147
- Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2019 10:36 pm
- First Name: Roger
- Last Name: Harmon
- Location: West Point, VA
- MTFCA Number: 16412
- Board Member Since: 2007
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
I got this far today and ran it conservatively. The clutch slips a little when I pull the throttle last 4 oclock.
I adjusted the clutch fingers and will take another trip after re-torquing in the morning.
I adjusted the clutch fingers and will take another trip after re-torquing in the morning.
-
- Posts: 117
- Joined: Fri Jan 11, 2019 11:16 pm
- First Name: John
- Last Name: Chady
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924 Fordor
- Location: Jefferson WI
- Board Member Since: 2016
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Got a bunch done but still have lots to do. Lucky for us we aren't trying to do a restoration, we just want it to look nicer.
-
- Posts: 806
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:44 am
- First Name: Scott
- Last Name: Clements
- Location: Waynetown Indiana
- MTFCA Number: 49592
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
I started rebuilding a front axle to put into my 26 Coupe.
-
- Posts: 489
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:25 pm
- First Name: Andre
- Last Name: Valkenaers
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926 ; 1922 ; 1915.
- Location: Scherpenheuvel
- MTFCA Number: 23792
- MTFCI Number: 19330
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Today we celebrate the marriage of the body and frame of the 1915 (look a like) touring.
Hope it will be a happy marriage and will stay for a long time.
Andre
Belgium
Hope it will be a happy marriage and will stay for a long time.
Andre
Belgium
-
- Posts: 117
- Joined: Fri Jan 11, 2019 11:16 pm
- First Name: John
- Last Name: Chady
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924 Fordor
- Location: Jefferson WI
- Board Member Since: 2016
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
I like the color Andre, nice work. Great looking project.
-
- Posts: 3327
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:56 am
- First Name: Dan
- Last Name: Treace
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: '23 cutoff, '25 touring, '27 touring
- Location: North Central FL
- MTFCA Number: 4838
- MTFCI Number: 115
- Board Member Since: 2000
- Contact:
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Spend about 2 hours removing five old, like 60 year old! Wards Riverside tires, and two old Samson, from some Disteel disc wheels.
Gathered every tire tool from the drawer to go to work.
The tires were so stiff, even jumping on the sidewall wouldn't budge them from the clincher rim. So drove the tools into the bead with lead hammer, and then, inching along the whole permitter, by hammering the tools sideways, got one side free. Ooff. Huff.some work
Then, flipped over and had to do the opposite side to free the tire by pushing it into the rim and free the bead edge.
Finally, the large spoon driven in and pried the casing from the wheel, at that point the stiff tire came off like the lid on a can. Boy old stiff rubber is hard!
For the last Samson, had to use the SawsAll, that tire was a rock!.
Anyone care to have some stiff, sidewall cracked 60 year old 30" x 3 1/2" tires, there're free, come get 'em. oh...can't say that, we are quarantined, even the local recycle center is closed. The county is aware everyone at home is cleaning out stuff with free time, and they don't want people on the road going to dumps or recycle centers, only accepting trash and hazardous wastes.
Gathered every tire tool from the drawer to go to work.
The tires were so stiff, even jumping on the sidewall wouldn't budge them from the clincher rim. So drove the tools into the bead with lead hammer, and then, inching along the whole permitter, by hammering the tools sideways, got one side free. Ooff. Huff.some work
Then, flipped over and had to do the opposite side to free the tire by pushing it into the rim and free the bead edge.
Finally, the large spoon driven in and pried the casing from the wheel, at that point the stiff tire came off like the lid on a can. Boy old stiff rubber is hard!
For the last Samson, had to use the SawsAll, that tire was a rock!.
Anyone care to have some stiff, sidewall cracked 60 year old 30" x 3 1/2" tires, there're free, come get 'em. oh...can't say that, we are quarantined, even the local recycle center is closed. The county is aware everyone at home is cleaning out stuff with free time, and they don't want people on the road going to dumps or recycle centers, only accepting trash and hazardous wastes.
The best way is always the simplest. The attics of the world are cluttered up with complicated failures. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
-
- Posts: 813
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 3:59 pm
- First Name: William
- Last Name: Vanderburg
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 2
- Location: Jackson, NJ
- MTFCA Number: 28382
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
A fellow Model T'er got a group of us together today for a "Smiles Parade", at least that's what I'll call it. We took several Model As, my Model T (running on only two cylinders), and a smattering of other rolling iron and did a parade though the township's neighborhoods, honking our horns as we went. The amount of people waving and cheering us as we drove by, families in their homes running to the door to see the commotion, really warmed my heart.
I would gladly do it again
I would gladly do it again
William L Vanderburg
1925 Touring
1922 Center Door Sedan
1925 Touring
1922 Center Door Sedan
-
- Posts: 64
- Joined: Tue Feb 26, 2019 10:28 am
- First Name: Richard
- Last Name: Carlson
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1922 Center Door 1923 Touring
- Location: Niwot, Colorado
- MTFCA Number: 50369
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Went out to get real, non-ethanol, gas today. Only station around that sells it is 8 to 10 miles away. So, yes it takes at least a gallon to fill up and get home! But I went with protection, crazy world...……….
Have fun!
Rich
Have fun!
Rich
Last edited by Rich in Colorado on Mon Apr 06, 2020 11:01 am, edited 1 time in total.
Rich in Colorado
1922 Model T Center Door
1923 Model T Touring
1928 Model A Tudor
1956 Ford Thunderbird
1966 Ford F250 Camper Special
1922 Model T Center Door
1923 Model T Touring
1928 Model A Tudor
1956 Ford Thunderbird
1966 Ford F250 Camper Special
-
- Posts: 176
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 1:18 pm
- First Name: James
- Last Name: Fisher
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924, 1925-ish
- Location: Pine Mountain Georgia
- MTFCA Number: 31822
- Board Member Since: 2016
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Finnaly finished installing and painting my 25s Delivery/Hack's canvas top. Now on tho the rest of the wood body and the seats.
Just give me time to Rust and I'll be good as new. Wabi-Sabi
-
- Posts: 2345
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:25 am
- First Name: Dave
- Last Name: Hanlon
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 24 Touring car
- Location: NE Ohio
- MTFCA Number: 50191
- Board Member Since: 2018
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Had a Friend cut a bronze washer down for my Ruckstell....getting close
-
- Posts: 138
- Joined: Sun Jan 05, 2020 11:32 pm
- First Name: randy
- Last Name: lee
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926 pickup
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
This is my Lawn ornament...actually early spring project...no engine or drive shaft...but still eye candy
-
- Posts: 3327
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:56 am
- First Name: Dan
- Last Name: Treace
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: '23 cutoff, '25 touring, '27 touring
- Location: North Central FL
- MTFCA Number: 4838
- MTFCI Number: 115
- Board Member Since: 2000
- Contact:
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Just finished installing an accessory road lamp on Nellie, the '23 cutoff pickup. These lamps were sold in the day to add more light across the road, esp. for staying out of ruts and ditches.
Normally mounted on a bumper bar, but no bumper on Nellie. So chose a spot tucked under the left front fender. Mounted the bracket on the fender iron. Plenty of space and out of the way on full wheel travel too.
Now, with a push/pull switch on the dash, the road lamp comes on, giving a nice illumination for safer night rides
Typical style of these road lamps:
1925
Normally mounted on a bumper bar, but no bumper on Nellie. So chose a spot tucked under the left front fender. Mounted the bracket on the fender iron. Plenty of space and out of the way on full wheel travel too.
Now, with a push/pull switch on the dash, the road lamp comes on, giving a nice illumination for safer night rides
Typical style of these road lamps:
1925
The best way is always the simplest. The attics of the world are cluttered up with complicated failures. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
-
- Posts: 117
- Joined: Fri Jan 11, 2019 11:16 pm
- First Name: John
- Last Name: Chady
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924 Fordor
- Location: Jefferson WI
- Board Member Since: 2016
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Got everything painted and ready to be put back together. Everything is finger tight right now. I wont drop her off the jack stand until I double check everything.
-
- Posts: 79
- Joined: Sun Feb 24, 2019 11:36 pm
- First Name: Michael
- Last Name: Robinson
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926 Speedster 1914 Speedster 1925 Touring 1926 roadster pickup
- Location: Escalon CA
- MTFCA Number: 22510
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Completed the restoration of my 1926 Roadster Pickup with the last part I needed. Stan Howe sent me the Zenith U5 carb for the Rajo Head I needed.
-
- Posts: 4967
- Joined: Sat Jan 05, 2019 1:57 pm
- First Name: Mark
- Last Name: Gregush
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1925 cutdown PU, 1920 Dodge touring, 1948 F2 Ford flat head 6 pickup 3 speed
- Location: Portland Or
- MTFCA Number: 52564
- Board Member Since: 1999
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
And running coils how cool is that! Just before I pulled the Chevrolet head off I set mine up to run coils. Did good, but was having valve issues that's why I pulled it.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
-
- Posts: 398
- Joined: Sun Jan 13, 2019 6:20 pm
- First Name: Neal
- Last Name: Willford
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1911 Touring, 1915 Runabout
- Location: Kansas
- MTFCA Number: 50256
- Contact:
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
I told Mike Bender that if I got a free start when I turned on the ignition for the engine he rebuilt for our 15 runabout restoration, then I'd buy him a drink. Well, I didn't get a free start, after a bunch of huffing and puffing it finally fired up! I still probably need to buy him a drink though!
Anyway, it is nice to get passed this milestone. I've got a couple more runs to do before I get a few friends to be "Model T pallbearers" to help me get the body onto the frame.
Anyway, it is nice to get passed this milestone. I've got a couple more runs to do before I get a few friends to be "Model T pallbearers" to help me get the body onto the frame.
-
- Posts: 2789
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:26 pm
- First Name: Dallas
- Last Name: Landers
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 26 Rpu, 23 TT, 24 coupe,
- Location: N.E. Indiana
- MTFCA Number: 49995
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Thats a sweet sound Neal when it 1st roars to life.
-
- Posts: 2789
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:26 pm
- First Name: Dallas
- Last Name: Landers
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 26 Rpu, 23 TT, 24 coupe,
- Location: N.E. Indiana
- MTFCA Number: 49995
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
After a complete front end rebuild and different axle, I took it for a little drive tonight. Made it home and since the wife and I took a 20 mile ride in the RPU I stopped in the drive for photo op.
-
- Posts: 6815
- Joined: Fri Jan 04, 2019 10:51 am
- First Name: Richard
- Last Name: Eagle
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1909 TR 1914 TR 1915 Rd 1920 Spdstr 1922 Coupe 1925 Tudor
- Location: Idaho Falls, ID
- MTFCA Number: 1219
- Contact:
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Today was the first day since Winter warm enough to work in the shop. I mentioned changing a tire in another thread. The tools were all hiding from me and my muscles and bones weren't used to the exercise but things went pretty well in spite of it. It was beautiful with the door open and great to be out of the house.
First I charged my 12V motorcycle battery (for ignition, starting). I hadn't cleaned the carb or sediment bulb for ages and both were dripping a bit. The car had been getting hard to start also. Solvent did the trick. I had it on hand and Carb cleaner hasn't done any better for me. Also the float level wasn't right. Can they change over time? They aren't as shiny and pretty as the ones Stan does but should work fine. No leaks so far. These weren't that significant other than I have two cars that weren't functional yesterday.
T work is the best.
Rich
First I charged my 12V motorcycle battery (for ignition, starting). I hadn't cleaned the carb or sediment bulb for ages and both were dripping a bit. The car had been getting hard to start also. Solvent did the trick. I had it on hand and Carb cleaner hasn't done any better for me. Also the float level wasn't right. Can they change over time? They aren't as shiny and pretty as the ones Stan does but should work fine. No leaks so far. These weren't that significant other than I have two cars that weren't functional yesterday.
T work is the best.
Rich
When did I do that?
-
- Posts: 132
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:34 pm
- First Name: John
- Last Name: Cox
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1915 Runabout, 1925 Pickup
- Location: Tucson, Arizona
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
I finally finished putting new tires on my 15 runabout.
Today I put a tire on the 21 inch de mountable rim for the 25 pickup .
Two of the wheels that came on the pickup were not ford so I had to drill new valve stem holes in the rims.
My next project is to find out where the coolant is getting out of the 15's system.
Then on to the top.
I have lots of stuff to work on.
Today I put a tire on the 21 inch de mountable rim for the 25 pickup .
Two of the wheels that came on the pickup were not ford so I had to drill new valve stem holes in the rims.
My next project is to find out where the coolant is getting out of the 15's system.
Then on to the top.
I have lots of stuff to work on.
-
- Posts: 489
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:25 pm
- First Name: Andre
- Last Name: Valkenaers
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926 ; 1922 ; 1915.
- Location: Scherpenheuvel
- MTFCA Number: 23792
- MTFCI Number: 19330
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Today not much done on the T's, just did some experiences with an old Lucas magneto ignition system I found during the clean out of my dad's workshop.
During the test after with a drill I had a spark 1/2" long, I think it is a live again.
Enjoy Easter
Andre
Belgium
It didn't work first. Took it apart and cleaned what I could and reassembled it. As I took it from the bench I turned some how the wheel on it and get a jank that I dropped it. During the test after with a drill I had a spark 1/2" long, I think it is a live again.
Enjoy Easter
Andre
Belgium
-
- Posts: 308
- Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2019 4:48 pm
- First Name: Tommy
- Last Name: Coffey
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: '21 Touring
- Location: western NC
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
I got our '21 Touring back together after replacing all eight valves. We rode it some and it seems fine. I got 11 free starts in a row the first day back together.
Now I will start doing what I can to prepare it for the top installation. I have a top kit and have talked to a man not far from here in Valdese, NC that is experienced in installing T tops. I have seen his work and it looks great. I am bending and installing the wood in the curved portions of the top sockets before I take the car to him. I am going to have him do whatever he needs to do to pre-plan for some side curtains sometime later.
Now I will start doing what I can to prepare it for the top installation. I have a top kit and have talked to a man not far from here in Valdese, NC that is experienced in installing T tops. I have seen his work and it looks great. I am bending and installing the wood in the curved portions of the top sockets before I take the car to him. I am going to have him do whatever he needs to do to pre-plan for some side curtains sometime later.
-
- Posts: 398
- Joined: Sun Jan 13, 2019 6:20 pm
- First Name: Neal
- Last Name: Willford
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1911 Touring, 1915 Runabout
- Location: Kansas
- MTFCA Number: 50256
- Contact:
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Today I installed the restored body onto the restored chassis of our 1915 runabout. I decided to have plenty of help on hand while I guided it over the steering wheel and fuel tank. Thankfully it went on without too much fuss, and more importantly, no scratches on the paint!
Neal
Neal
-
- Posts: 4967
- Joined: Sat Jan 05, 2019 1:57 pm
- First Name: Mark
- Last Name: Gregush
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1925 cutdown PU, 1920 Dodge touring, 1948 F2 Ford flat head 6 pickup 3 speed
- Location: Portland Or
- MTFCA Number: 52564
- Board Member Since: 1999
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Did some wheel swapping yesterday. Finally rounded up 4 rims for the Chevrolet disk wheels. Two had been sandblasted, the other 2 need attention. I did install the front ones on the 21, the rears will have to wait. I just needed to prime and paint the 2 sandblasted ones. She running disk on the front and spokes on the rear at least all 4 tiers are the same size, 21". The 25 now has 30X3-1/2 wheels and tires on all four corners now too so I can move it. It's been on stands for almost a year under a tarp in the backyard.
Also have been doing some work on my friend Clay's new wheels for the 1912, painting the hub as he wants;
Last edited by Mark Gregush on Tue Apr 14, 2020 10:56 am, edited 1 time in total.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
-
- Posts: 74
- Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 1:33 pm
- First Name: Joerg
- Last Name: Walther
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1916 Touring
- Location: FarFarAway (Germany)
- MTFCA Number: 31419
- Board Member Since: 2014
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Took two days of vacation to get my T out of hibernation and to change water hoses - what brought me to asking myself again if perhaps I am 'underskilled' for this hobby: it took me nearly 4 hours for the change (incl. cleaning of the metal hose and fighting with the clamps).
At least there is no leak until now ...
Also washed and polished the T and yesterday celebrated it's 104th birthday.
At least there is no leak until now ...
Also washed and polished the T and yesterday celebrated it's 104th birthday.
1916 Touring
-
- Posts: 2789
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:26 pm
- First Name: Dallas
- Last Name: Landers
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 26 Rpu, 23 TT, 24 coupe,
- Location: N.E. Indiana
- MTFCA Number: 49995
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Just a little saftey upgrade. My cousin gave me this NOS stop light but the ring to hold the lense in was missing. Tim Morsher sent me a ring that was missing a tab for the screw. Thanks Tim. I figured short of making one it was impossible to find the ring for this light. After fixing the missing tab , I now have a brake light and tail light on both sides.
The reflector inside is very shiney with just a few specs of rust. I made a mounting bracket and existing holes in the stale pocket. A brake light switch that came with other T parts last summer. I guess I can take the bicycle flashers off the rear curtian now. These lights are very bright at night.-
- Posts: 341
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:11 pm
- First Name: Mark
- Last Name: Bailey
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1918 Roadster P/U
- Location: Colorado
- MTFCA Number: 50335
- Board Member Since: 2016
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
I finished up installing the tack strip and arm rest wood pieces. Looks better now. Thanks to JP Autowood for those pieces, needed a bit of bending and adjusting but turned out well. Now on to installing the wood corners for the top bows that I received from them. Maybe one day I will install a tan colored top on it like Dallas has done. That will require more knowledge than I have so it will have to go on the back burner.
Still crankin old iron
-
- Posts: 2789
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:26 pm
- First Name: Dallas
- Last Name: Landers
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 26 Rpu, 23 TT, 24 coupe,
- Location: N.E. Indiana
- MTFCA Number: 49995
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Mark, That top was my 1st time. You can do it. Any questions I had were answered here and Classtique. Takes time but not difficult. I watched a couple videos because the instructions are a little vague.
-
- Posts: 341
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:11 pm
- First Name: Mark
- Last Name: Bailey
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1918 Roadster P/U
- Location: Colorado
- MTFCA Number: 50335
- Board Member Since: 2016
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Thanks Rich, I will be sure to check with you when the time comes. I am still collecting the small bits and pieces that attach to the wood and the bows themselves. Don't know what all was supposed to be there since most of mine fell off over years of sitting out. (like your pickup by the way).
I was able to re-use most of the original bolts/nuts in this project. I have some questions about the tack strip and a metal piece/support that I found in the center. I put everything back the way it was but there are some holes up there that I don't know what their purpose would be for.
I was able to re-use most of the original bolts/nuts in this project. I have some questions about the tack strip and a metal piece/support that I found in the center. I put everything back the way it was but there are some holes up there that I don't know what their purpose would be for.
Still crankin old iron
-
- Posts: 489
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:25 pm
- First Name: Andre
- Last Name: Valkenaers
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926 ; 1922 ; 1915.
- Location: Scherpenheuvel
- MTFCA Number: 23792
- MTFCI Number: 19330
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
During the Easter weekend my back was killing me, so no advance on the 1912 and the 1915 tourings. Just rebuild a few coils .
I had to stop no parts left. They have all new points, new capacitors, all solder points are checked and redone where needed, poored tar in all the coils and repaired and treaded the wood boxes with wax. They are smelling fresh now. Take care
Andre
Belgium
I had to stop no parts left. They have all new points, new capacitors, all solder points are checked and redone where needed, poored tar in all the coils and repaired and treaded the wood boxes with wax. They are smelling fresh now. Take care
Andre
Belgium
-
- Posts: 204
- Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 2:41 pm
- First Name: Anthonie
- Last Name: Boer
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1912 touring 1923 roadster 1925 pickup
- Location: Klaaswaal NL
- MTFCA Number: 19790
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Andre'; They are looking again TIP TOP .
Greetings from a closed Holland . All the best .
Toon .
Greetings from a closed Holland . All the best .
Toon .
-
- Posts: 97
- Joined: Wed Mar 13, 2019 10:46 am
- First Name: John
- Last Name: Aldrich
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1915, 1923. 1927
- Location: Kapowsin WA
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Steve, did you get the new "radials"? Jim Beal says they are great.
John Aldrich
Typical Model T Addict
Typical Model T Addict
-
- Posts: 6
- Joined: Mon Jul 15, 2019 5:30 pm
- First Name: Gil
- Last Name: D'Aquin
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926 Model T Touring Car
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Board Member Since: 2019
- Contact:
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Hey Guys,
With all of this extra time, I've been able to go out the shop and tinker with my '26 Touring Car nearly every day. I haven't posted anything on this forum for a while, so I'll share what I've done. Earlier in the year, I bought some wheels from Denny Behning in Indiana to replace my loose, wobbly-spoked rear wheels. The ones I bought were actually front wheels, so I pressed out the hubs and swapped them with the hubs from my old wheels. I stripped and painted all hubs and felloes black. I also very carefully stripped all spokes and refinished them with spar urethane. Once all wheels were restored, I ordered a set of five tubes and flaps, along with two new Lucas tires from Mac's . While waiting for the tires and tubes to arrive, I sanded and repainted my rims. A neighbor happened to have the rim compressing tool he'd picked up at a swap meet, so I traded him an unrestored vintage fan for it, and it worked like a charm. I put the two new tires in front and the old ones in back as rolling tires while I work on the T. I've got to say, it really feels great to have her on four restored wheels with good tires. I also cleaned and repacked all bearings, and replaced the oil seals in the rear to stop the classic oil leak to break drum problem. These past few days, I've replaced the rear shackles as the driver's side upper bolt was cracked, and the passenger side pretty well worn. Steve Jelf has been a wealth of advice. I've also been replacing the missing oilers and cotter pins here and there. My next project will be to remove the gas tank and have it cleaned and sealed. Then I'll reinstall it and replace the cracked sediment bulb, and get to work on starting her up. She's been in my shop since last summer, and I want to get her out in the full daylight soon. I'm looking forward to our first drives to Audubon Park, and maybe the Rivershack along the River Road.
With all of this extra time, I've been able to go out the shop and tinker with my '26 Touring Car nearly every day. I haven't posted anything on this forum for a while, so I'll share what I've done. Earlier in the year, I bought some wheels from Denny Behning in Indiana to replace my loose, wobbly-spoked rear wheels. The ones I bought were actually front wheels, so I pressed out the hubs and swapped them with the hubs from my old wheels. I stripped and painted all hubs and felloes black. I also very carefully stripped all spokes and refinished them with spar urethane. Once all wheels were restored, I ordered a set of five tubes and flaps, along with two new Lucas tires from Mac's . While waiting for the tires and tubes to arrive, I sanded and repainted my rims. A neighbor happened to have the rim compressing tool he'd picked up at a swap meet, so I traded him an unrestored vintage fan for it, and it worked like a charm. I put the two new tires in front and the old ones in back as rolling tires while I work on the T. I've got to say, it really feels great to have her on four restored wheels with good tires. I also cleaned and repacked all bearings, and replaced the oil seals in the rear to stop the classic oil leak to break drum problem. These past few days, I've replaced the rear shackles as the driver's side upper bolt was cracked, and the passenger side pretty well worn. Steve Jelf has been a wealth of advice. I've also been replacing the missing oilers and cotter pins here and there. My next project will be to remove the gas tank and have it cleaned and sealed. Then I'll reinstall it and replace the cracked sediment bulb, and get to work on starting her up. She's been in my shop since last summer, and I want to get her out in the full daylight soon. I'm looking forward to our first drives to Audubon Park, and maybe the Rivershack along the River Road.
- Attachments
-
- Posts: 521
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:42 pm
- First Name: David
- Last Name: Dewey
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1916 touring, 1925 runaboaut, 1926 Tudor
- Location: Oroville, CA
- MTFCI Number: 19936
- Board Member Since: 1999
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Bought some parts off this site, and today went to my friend's house (Lloyd Hansen) and we laminated a top bow for the '16, three more mornings doing this, and the corners will be done. Then to scarf joint the centers onto this ends. While I have a nice set of bows for the '16, they have been off for decades, and the steam bent bows have deformed enough that replacing them seems prudent.
However, the next of my cars to get LOTS off attention will be Barney, the '25 Runabout--but Barney has to wait for the house, which I need to get back to and get off this computer!!!
However, the next of my cars to get LOTS off attention will be Barney, the '25 Runabout--but Barney has to wait for the house, which I need to get back to and get off this computer!!!
T'ake care,
David Dewey
David Dewey
-
- Posts: 250
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 2:55 pm
- First Name: Pat
- Last Name: Kelly
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 23 Speedster, 25 TT, 26 Roadster, 27 Tudor
- Location: Noxon MT
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
More spring maintenance. One of the front wheel bearings had a growl when rotated so I pulled it and re-packed it. Still has a little growl so I think a replacement is in order. The TT is up next.
-
- Posts: 1015
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 3:36 pm
- First Name: Adrian
- Last Name: Whiteman
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926 TT, 1924 Colonial Roadster, 1924 'Bullnose' Morris, 1925 'Bullnose' Morris, 1936 JD AR
- Location: South Island, New Zealand
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
I cut one up into little pieces:
-
- Posts: 117
- Joined: Fri Jan 11, 2019 11:16 pm
- First Name: John
- Last Name: Chady
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924 Fordor
- Location: Jefferson WI
- Board Member Since: 2016
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Took the wheels off again and painted the silver part of the rims with RustOleum Reflective paint. It goes on clear and reflects bright white. I want to be a little safer at night but dont want to add lights.
-
- Posts: 2477
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 1:30 pm
- First Name: Dave
- Last Name: Hjortnaes
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 24 Speedster, 20 touring
- Location: Men Falls, WI
- MTFCA Number: 28762
- MTFCI Number: 22402
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
John
You need to take a picture of your car at night, away from the street lamps, so we can see how it glows.
Not a bad idea.
You need to take a picture of your car at night, away from the street lamps, so we can see how it glows.
Not a bad idea.
-
- Posts: 1191
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:08 am
- First Name: DAN
- Last Name: MCEACHERN
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: too many. '14 touring, 2 depot hacks, 2 speedsters
- Location: ALAMEDA,CA,USA
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
I would love to get some of that paint, but its restricted in California- go figure!!
-
- Posts: 2345
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:25 am
- First Name: Dave
- Last Name: Hanlon
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 24 Touring car
- Location: NE Ohio
- MTFCA Number: 50191
- Board Member Since: 2018
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Sun came out and I got some paint on the Ruckstell. Won’t be long now !!
-
- Posts: 2789
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:26 pm
- First Name: Dallas
- Last Name: Landers
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 26 Rpu, 23 TT, 24 coupe,
- Location: N.E. Indiana
- MTFCA Number: 49995
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
I drove the RPU to the fire station for our meeting. Coming home in a 20mph cross wind after dark, pouring rain with no side curtians ! Fun stuff! Its all part of the charm of these little fords. The truck needed washed and I will dry out, so it all worked out. I think some side curtians would be nice some day.
-
- Posts: 117
- Joined: Fri Jan 11, 2019 11:16 pm
- First Name: John
- Last Name: Chady
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924 Fordor
- Location: Jefferson WI
- Board Member Since: 2016
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
I will do that. It is really bright.
You cant tell any difference in the daylight. I was foing to do the license plates but it turned the glosa black to matte. So I did the zinc part of the rims instead. And if you look closely, I forgot to tape off the valve stems.
-
- Posts: 13
- Joined: Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:41 am
- First Name: Robert
- Last Name: Callfas
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1915 Touring 1915 Runabout 1920 Touring
- Location: Sherwood Park AB
- MTFCA Number: 50203
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Father and me set the engine into his 1920 touring, spent the winter months changing to alum. pistons, new clutch pack, new 4th main etc.
-
- Posts: 3327
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:56 am
- First Name: Dan
- Last Name: Treace
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: '23 cutoff, '25 touring, '27 touring
- Location: North Central FL
- MTFCA Number: 4838
- MTFCI Number: 115
- Board Member Since: 2000
- Contact:
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
For mounting the new magneto speedo/tach, decided to use an old switch plate. Cutting off one side yields the ammeter mount, which is what the new speedo fits.
Laid out the spot on the dash of the '25 touring, and with the speedo mounted just to the left of the dash switch plate, easy to read the numerals from the driver's seat, view is fine. So instead of just cutting a round hole and mounting with the ammeter screws, will mount the speedo to the modified switch piece.
Should, when mounted, look almost like factory accessory
Forming cut edge to mimic the switch plate.
Pretty close to what is should be.....good enough anyway
Ready now for some finish paint, then drill a dash hole and 4 mounting holes for the plate screws and ....done!
Laid out the spot on the dash of the '25 touring, and with the speedo mounted just to the left of the dash switch plate, easy to read the numerals from the driver's seat, view is fine. So instead of just cutting a round hole and mounting with the ammeter screws, will mount the speedo to the modified switch piece.
Should, when mounted, look almost like factory accessory
Forming cut edge to mimic the switch plate.
Pretty close to what is should be.....good enough anyway
Ready now for some finish paint, then drill a dash hole and 4 mounting holes for the plate screws and ....done!
The best way is always the simplest. The attics of the world are cluttered up with complicated failures. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
-
- Posts: 97
- Joined: Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:04 pm
- First Name: Cory
- Last Name: Woerth
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 26 engine on a stand, Canadian '23 center door
- Location: Colorado Springs CO
- Board Member Since: 2020
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Just got the car in February, so March and April have been a flurry of activity trying to get her from “drivable” to “roadworthy”. New tires, new parking brakes, tail lights, brake lights, carburetor linkages. Fresh coils, new plugs, new Anderson style timer.
Current tasks —
I have all the parts to install the hood shelves, so we can trim the firewall in order to install the hood.
Waiting on parts to put the fuel system back together correctly after a misfire problem
Waiting on parts to finish the turn signal installation
In the near future— mirrors , high compression head
Current tasks —
I have all the parts to install the hood shelves, so we can trim the firewall in order to install the hood.
Waiting on parts to put the fuel system back together correctly after a misfire problem
Waiting on parts to finish the turn signal installation
In the near future— mirrors , high compression head
-
- Posts: 176
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 1:18 pm
- First Name: James
- Last Name: Fisher
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924, 1925-ish
- Location: Pine Mountain Georgia
- MTFCA Number: 31822
- Board Member Since: 2016
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Haven't been as busy as some of you but I did finish the seat supports, the floorboards, and the dash. Onto the window frames while I wait for seat cushion supplies.
Just give me time to Rust and I'll be good as new. Wabi-Sabi
-
- Posts: 209
- Joined: Fri Feb 07, 2020 2:26 pm
- First Name: Scott
- Last Name: Wendt
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926 Fordor
- Location: Portland Maine
- MTFCA Number: 32419
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Finally had some time today and finished attaching the rear leaf spring to the newly installed Ruckstell. Got the rear bumper brackets on as well, thanks Jeff Humble.
-
- Posts: 445
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 1:44 pm
- First Name: Bob
- Last Name: McDaniel
- Location: Smithville TN.
- MTFCA Number: 28428
- Board Member Since: 2007
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Last fall I started to put the new top on the 09 but the weather turned cold and made it impossible to do it right so the car sat all winter with the top half done. Then a couple weeks ago it got up to almost 80 two days in a row so I pulled the car out and finished getting the main deck on before running out of daylight and energy. The warm sun helped things a lot but I had to do the final cut and trim a few days later back inside the barn so I still have not been able to step back and look at it and get a picture. I am still working on my Moms house every day since she passed back in Sept. so had to take 2 days off to work on the T. I hope to take a couple of hours and drive it soon and get some pictures of how it looks now.
Give an old car guy a barn and he won't throw anything away.
-
- Posts: 535
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 2:51 pm
- First Name: Terry & Sharon
- Last Name: Miller
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1920 Center Door, 1920 TTWood cab Farm Truck with cable dump grain bed, 1920 TT C-Cab with express bed, 1927 Wood body Dairy Delivery truck
- Location: Westminster, CO
- MTFCA Number: 32583
- Board Member Since: 2017
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Bob,
Your info says you live in Indiana but the only place I know of that has sunlight at midnight is Alaska. OR, that's on heck of a yard light you have on your garage.
No matter how you get the light, the old girl is looking GOOD
Your info says you live in Indiana but the only place I know of that has sunlight at midnight is Alaska. OR, that's on heck of a yard light you have on your garage.
No matter how you get the light, the old girl is looking GOOD
-
- Posts: 445
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 1:44 pm
- First Name: Bob
- Last Name: McDaniel
- Location: Smithville TN.
- MTFCA Number: 28428
- Board Member Since: 2007
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
It was warm for Jan. that year I guess. LOL
My VCR still blinks 12:00 too and yes I still have a VCR. Maybe someday I will set the time and date on that camera but every time I want to upload a picture I need to take the memory card out and it is inside the battery door so it is always midnight somewhere in my pictures. Need to learn how to remove the date stamp!
My VCR still blinks 12:00 too and yes I still have a VCR. Maybe someday I will set the time and date on that camera but every time I want to upload a picture I need to take the memory card out and it is inside the battery door so it is always midnight somewhere in my pictures. Need to learn how to remove the date stamp!
Give an old car guy a barn and he won't throw anything away.
-
- Posts: 2345
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:25 am
- First Name: Dave
- Last Name: Hanlon
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 24 Touring car
- Location: NE Ohio
- MTFCA Number: 50191
- Board Member Since: 2018
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Got my Ruckstell back in place with a little help from a friend.
If the rain holds out, I’ll finish the hook up and get a little drive time in !
If the rain holds out, I’ll finish the hook up and get a little drive time in !
-
- Posts: 489
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:25 pm
- First Name: Andre
- Last Name: Valkenaers
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926 ; 1922 ; 1915.
- Location: Scherpenheuvel
- MTFCA Number: 23792
- MTFCI Number: 19330
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Not much, set the two T outside and cleaned out the carpoort.
Later today, as I was setting the car back inside I made with both ( one at a time) a 5 miles test drive (didn't drive them since rebuild).
Made a few photos and set them close together.
Take care
Andre
Belgium
Later today, as I was setting the car back inside I made with both ( one at a time) a 5 miles test drive (didn't drive them since rebuild).
Made a few photos and set them close together.
Take care
Andre
Belgium
-
- Posts: 4967
- Joined: Sat Jan 05, 2019 1:57 pm
- First Name: Mark
- Last Name: Gregush
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1925 cutdown PU, 1920 Dodge touring, 1948 F2 Ford flat head 6 pickup 3 speed
- Location: Portland Or
- MTFCA Number: 52564
- Board Member Since: 1999
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Like the color of the blue one and those are some snazzy headlights.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
-
- Posts: 112
- Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 7:13 am
- First Name: Randy
- Last Name: Brown
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1910 Speedster, 1915 Speedster, 1924 Roadster, 1926 TT, 1923 boattail (project)
- Location: Austin, Texas
- MTFCA Number: 7352
- Contact:
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Got the Hayes wheels back from the powder coating people and installed. The runabout project is about as complete as any Model T project is ever complete!
-
- Posts: 489
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:25 pm
- First Name: Andre
- Last Name: Valkenaers
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926 ; 1922 ; 1915.
- Location: Scherpenheuvel
- MTFCA Number: 23792
- MTFCI Number: 19330
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Not on a Model T today but 1906 Model N.
I hope it will work as good as it looks. Take care.
Andre
Belgium
Cleaned up the four ball Kingston carburetor.
I hope it will work as good as it looks. Take care.
Andre
Belgium
-
- Posts: 1113
- Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 8:01 am
- First Name: Mark
- Last Name: Nunn
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926 Runabout
- Location: Bennington, NE
- MTFCA Number: 50321
- Board Member Since: 2017
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Oil distribution tube clean? Check. Replace fiber timing gear with aluminum? Check. Timing cover on? Check. Rebuilt fan pulley on new water outlet from Hank? Check. I checked the timing before installing the fan belt and fan. It all looks good so now it's time for the new radiator to go on.
-
- Posts: 1198
- Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 10:58 am
- First Name: Mario
- Last Name: Brossard
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1911 Touring and 1914 speedster
- Location: Quebec City Canada
- MTFCA Number: 30981
- MTFCI Number: 30981
- Board Member Since: 1999
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
I repaired my Gas tank for my 1911.
Super Mario Bross
1911 Touring
1914 Speedster
1911 Touring
1914 Speedster
-
- Posts: 4967
- Joined: Sat Jan 05, 2019 1:57 pm
- First Name: Mark
- Last Name: Gregush
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1925 cutdown PU, 1920 Dodge touring, 1948 F2 Ford flat head 6 pickup 3 speed
- Location: Portland Or
- MTFCA Number: 52564
- Board Member Since: 1999
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Because we live in the digital age, one thing I try and make a habit of doing, is to take a quick snap of the timing and crank gear showing the marks lined up, just in case there is any question later.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
-
- Posts: 2345
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:25 am
- First Name: Dave
- Last Name: Hanlon
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 24 Touring car
- Location: NE Ohio
- MTFCA Number: 50191
- Board Member Since: 2018
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Got the axle all finished and was able to go down the road and back and survived the trip !!
The Ruckstell shifts better than I ever remember it did.
I need to trim a little more off the new brake linings, I can just barely get neutral and the brake is on tight at halfway. Adjustments are backed all the way off...maybe have to take a little off the shoe at the cam area.
The Ruckstell shifts better than I ever remember it did.
I need to trim a little more off the new brake linings, I can just barely get neutral and the brake is on tight at halfway. Adjustments are backed all the way off...maybe have to take a little off the shoe at the cam area.
-
- Posts: 2402
- Joined: Fri Jan 04, 2019 4:17 pm
- First Name: Mark
- Last Name: Strange
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924 Cut Off Touring (now a pickup)
- Location: Hillsboro, MO
- MTFCA Number: 30944
- MTFCI Number: 23667
- Board Member Since: 2013
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
I noticed that the top framing on Betsy rubs on the top material when the top is down, to the point where it has worn a small hole in the rear curtain.
So today, I glued and sewed a small patch onto the inside of the curtain where the abrasion takes place. Not so much to plug the hole, rather to provide a fresh wear surface to keep the hole from getting bigger.
The camera flash makes it stand out, but in normal light it's almost invisible.
So today, I glued and sewed a small patch onto the inside of the curtain where the abrasion takes place. Not so much to plug the hole, rather to provide a fresh wear surface to keep the hole from getting bigger.
The camera flash makes it stand out, but in normal light it's almost invisible.
Mark Strange
Hillsboro, MO
1924 Cut-off Touring (now a pickup)
Hillsboro, MO
1924 Cut-off Touring (now a pickup)
-
- Posts: 48
- Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 8:55 am
- First Name: Gary
- Last Name: Como
- Location: Central Ma
- MTFCA Number: 49625
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Installed my new speedometer that I bought from John Regan
-
- Posts: 3327
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:56 am
- First Name: Dan
- Last Name: Treace
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: '23 cutoff, '25 touring, '27 touring
- Location: North Central FL
- MTFCA Number: 4838
- MTFCI Number: 115
- Board Member Since: 2000
- Contact:
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Well you know, sometimes those hub caps can be hard to get on and off, esp. trying to get the cap tight against the hub collar.
That thin Ford hub cap wrench can really dig into your palm, if gloves aren't around..
So made a new tool for the workbench, Ford improved hub cap wrench, two handed style
Took a length of left over chain link frame rail tubing, hammered over the end of a tired wrench that had good hub cap end, and married the two with a mallet.
Now both hands, control to keep the thin wrench on the hub cap, and those hard to remove or place caps are thing of the past
That thin Ford hub cap wrench can really dig into your palm, if gloves aren't around..
So made a new tool for the workbench, Ford improved hub cap wrench, two handed style
Took a length of left over chain link frame rail tubing, hammered over the end of a tired wrench that had good hub cap end, and married the two with a mallet.
Now both hands, control to keep the thin wrench on the hub cap, and those hard to remove or place caps are thing of the past
The best way is always the simplest. The attics of the world are cluttered up with complicated failures. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
-
- Posts: 4095
- Joined: Tue Jan 08, 2019 1:39 pm
- First Name: Norman
- Last Name: Kling
- Location: Alpine California
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Well! It's been since February that I last drove one of my 3 T's It's been so long I almost forgot how! Since it has been so long I decided to start on crank and then let the generator charge up the battery as I drove on magneto. Well it started right up and I was almost ready to get in and drive when it stopped. I had forgotten to turn on the gas. So then I turned on the gas and it started running out the carburetor. The float had dropped lower than it is when I drive it. So I tapped on the carburetor and it stopped leaking. I got it running again and started on my 6 mile round trip to the Pharmacy. I had to go down a hill and couldn't get it into Ruckstell so I had to pump the brake. At least I have Rocky Mountain brakes. I realized that I must shift to Ruckstell while the throttle is advanced and I was trying to shift with the brake on! Then I almost used the spark advance lever for a turn signal! I have to make hand signals with this car. I got to the Pharmacy and met some friends there. They were in the parking lot and since I had crank started the car, I left the engine running for about 5 minutes. When I backed out of the parking space, I started forward and couldn't get it into high gear! Then I realized the parking brake lever was in neutral while backing out and was still in that position. No other problems while driving home. The generator was not charging so when I got home I flashed the generator and it started charging. It had sat so long it lost it's residual magnetism. Yes I did turn off the gas when I got home. I was quite rushed on the way down because I had planned to met my friends there. That is why I made so many errors. At least now 5 hours later I still remember what happened. Just some "Senior" moments.
Norm
Norm
-
- Posts: 176
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 1:18 pm
- First Name: James
- Last Name: Fisher
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924, 1925-ish
- Location: Pine Mountain Georgia
- MTFCA Number: 31822
- Board Member Since: 2016
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Got the front seats covered and the steering wheel installed. I'm gonna have to go to home depot soon to get more wood for the side panels. Not looking forward to that.
Just give me time to Rust and I'll be good as new. Wabi-Sabi
-
- Posts: 5459
- Joined: Tue Jan 08, 2019 4:56 pm
- First Name: Frank
- Last Name: Brandi
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: Speedster (1919 w 1926)
- Location: Moline IL
- Board Member Since: 2018
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Polished out my intake manifold, without the use of power tools.
The past is a great place and I don't want to erase it or to regret it, but I don't want to be its prisoner either.
Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger
-
- Posts: 1565
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:46 am
- First Name: Dennis
- Last Name: Seth
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1922 Coupe 1927 Touring
- Location: Jefferson Ohio
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Jim,
Those seats look great and I bet they make a comfy ride.
Frank,
"Polished out my intake manifold without the use of power tools" Are your wife's arms tired?
Looking Good! Nice and shiny
Those seats look great and I bet they make a comfy ride.
Frank,
"Polished out my intake manifold without the use of power tools" Are your wife's arms tired?
Looking Good! Nice and shiny
1922 Coupe & 1927 Touring
-
- Posts: 5459
- Joined: Tue Jan 08, 2019 4:56 pm
- First Name: Frank
- Last Name: Brandi
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: Speedster (1919 w 1926)
- Location: Moline IL
- Board Member Since: 2018
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
She doesn't visit the mancave unless is to get something fixed. It took 8 hrs to do - 8 grits of sand paper later - Fritz Metal polish- I feel like the karate kid sand on sand offperry kete wrote: ↑Thu Apr 30, 2020 3:42 pm"Polished out my intake manifold without the use of power tools" Are your wife's arms tired?
The past is a great place and I don't want to erase it or to regret it, but I don't want to be its prisoner either.
Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger
-
- Posts: 2345
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:25 am
- First Name: Dave
- Last Name: Hanlon
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 24 Touring car
- Location: NE Ohio
- MTFCA Number: 50191
- Board Member Since: 2018
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
I sanded and polished the rocker cases on my H-D years ago....pretty hard on the fingers.