started work on the 1918
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Centerdoor sedans are one of my favorite body styles of T. Last fall I road on a T tour in our friends' 21 centerdoor. That car has a very healthy T motor and we were running late. We ended up running down the highway into Rockport Tx at night with five people in the sedan at 53 m.p.h. It was a fun weekend.
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Laughing Gas
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wires and things
Got all of the wheels off, pulled all of the bearings. Did some more wiring and picked up a new(old) hood since the one I have has a frozen/broken hinge. Tested the coils, all work but need points and adjustment at the least. Maybe I will get some more time to tinker this week????
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Good to see your going through the front end. Take a close look at the wishbone ball and socket. I've seen all sorts of stuff jammed in them to take up the wear there- strips of metal, coins ballpeen-hammered to fit in the socket, pieces of leather- you name it. All bad and very unsafe.
These things steer quick and jerky because of the steering gear ratio, but they don't handle bad at all when everything is tight and where it's supposed to be.
Steve
These things steer quick and jerky because of the steering gear ratio, but they don't handle bad at all when everything is tight and where it's supposed to be.
Steve
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Laughing Gas
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I agree, that is why I am checking everything. I have a friend locally who makes copper shims for the wishbone and pitman, helps a lot.
Geeeze I looked up new tires and they are more than my 40's and later cars. I remember years back I could get them for much less.
Geeeze I looked up new tires and they are more than my 40's and later cars. I remember years back I could get them for much less.
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I figured that much but it would be neat to know the builder of the kit.
There were a number of body companies that advertised nationally such as Martin Perry, Mifflinburg, and York that manufactured pick up boxes for Model Ts.
Also, many cities had carriage, truck and automobile body builders that built pick up boxes for local consumption.
There were a number of body companies that advertised nationally such as Martin Perry, Mifflinburg, and York that manufactured pick up boxes for Model Ts.
Also, many cities had carriage, truck and automobile body builders that built pick up boxes for local consumption.
Back in the 90s we bought a new Mustang from a local dealer. Once a month or so they would have a get together with the new owners with food and some private time with the owner. His family had owned the dealership since the teens (I think he was 3rd generation), and he said that the crate they were shipped in was the wood they used for the bed.
Like I said, probably doesn't apply to yours, but it made me remember him telling us that.
Great job, keep up the posts and pics!
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Yes, the price of new Model T tires is ridiculous.
The last set I bought were made in Vietnam. The "made in vietnam" was on the bead of the tire- that way it would'nt be seen when on the vehicle. Pretty sad that we make precious little in this country anymore.
Steve
The last set I bought were made in Vietnam. The "made in vietnam" was on the bead of the tire- that way it would'nt be seen when on the vehicle. Pretty sad that we make precious little in this country anymore.
Steve
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