Forum: Model-T
05-28-2020, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,485
1926 model T Roadster
Up for sale is my 1926 T Roadster. I’ve owned it for 6 years. Runs great. Has a recent rebuilt engine and transmission with Scat crank, new tires and tubes, new carburetor, Ruckstell 2 speed, juice...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
12-17-2019, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,278
Re: Make a model T a little more safe
Common knowledge in tractors and earthmovers may apply here. If your vehicle has a roll over protection system you need to be belted in but if your vehicle is open with no ROPS you do not want to be...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
12-02-2019, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,250
Re: Low to High Gear
I’ve noticed not everyone will back off the power when engaging high gear. You should. Also believe it or not I changed from generic to Valvoline oil and it made the the clutch smoother.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
11-28-2019, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,906
Re: Thanksgiving week T project work...
We are getting snow. Doesn’t happen very often here any more so I took the T out for a while. The windshield defroster isn’t working too good and it is a little cold but a nice ride anyway.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
11-28-2019, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,906
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
11-27-2019, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,906
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
11-24-2019, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,906
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
11-24-2019, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,906
Re: Thanksgiving week T project work...
I like driving my T around the holidays. I took it out the other day and the engine would not shut off when I turned the key off. (Distributor & no mag) l killed the engine with clutch and looked...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
10-07-2019, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,307
Re: Model A intake on a Model T
When I first got my 26 Roadster it had an A intake and carb. And I hated it. I constantly pulling and cleaning plugs. It also had 14mm plugs and I changed them to the OEM plugs but they too would...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-03-2019, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,761
Re: Rewooding '24 = Frustration
Yep. Years ago a friend and I rewooded my 19 touring by hand using old pieces as a guide. We had basic wood tools and had a great time doing it. For example, for the corner piece of the back of the...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
08-06-2019, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,582
Re: Schrader valve stems
I ordered tubes not long ago that had this very kind of valve stem. They were available everywhere.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
07-30-2019, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,605
Re: Keeping a Model T running
I would tend to agree. I have both, an A and T, and my T is my go to car. The A is more, oh, modern. It drives more like a modern car. The T is indeed slower but if you do not push it to go faster...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
07-26-2019, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,557
Re: Model T steering goes over center?
This happened once when I was driving my dads T as a kid. I was in a turn and turned the wheel a little too hard after I was full turn. Then turning the wheel left the car went right. Dad just turned...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
06-02-2019, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,835
Re: Help wanted for T distributor identification
Send me the whole number and I may be able tell you the year and model car it came from. My T came with 12 volts and and vw distributor, works great. I also have vw books from my time with them.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
11-03-2018, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,232
Re: UHaul open car hauler for a Model T?
I used a u-haul car trailer to get my 26 Roadster and later on my 31 sport coupe home. Both were 1 1/2 hours away. No problems. Worked great. I toke the freeways but I kept the speed down to about...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
05-02-2018, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 17,516
Re: Model T as a daily driver
Oh yeah. Your right red. Here in Ca. You cannot use horseless carriage plates for dd but you can use yom or current issue license plates. I declare realistic mileage to my insurance co.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
05-01-2018, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 17,516
Re: Model T as a daily driver
My two cents is absolutely you can use your T as a dd in the that scenario. If you check out the mtfca forum you will find several folks that use their T as dd. I use mine more than any other vehicle...
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Forum: Model-A
04-30-2018, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,836
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Forum: Model-A
04-29-2018, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,836
Re: 1930 Model A sport coupe
SOLD I see the price I had was too high for the market. I would very much like to get $16,000.00 but I will consider offers. I would rather see a model A guy get this car than someone off CL. This...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2018, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,996
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Forum: Model-A
04-15-2018, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,836
1930 Model A sport coupe
SOLD Great daily driver. Looks and runs great. Paint shines good but has some chips here and there. Top is in good shape. Interior is very good. Has rumble seat. Drive train is in good shape and it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2018, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 16,024
Re: Is it a bad time to sell?
I’ve been thinking of selling my Sport coupe and have the same concerns. I know it isn’t how much I have invested but rather what the market will bear. I just wish the market will bear a little more....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2018, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,134
Re: Has this ever happened to you?
She doesn’t LET him see his old friends? Did he marry his mom? Yeah I have seen this before but I sure don’t understand it. Time for him to put on his big boy pants.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2018, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,348
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2018, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
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