Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
11-01-2014, 06:03 PM
|
Replies: 22
Views: 7,213
Brought Home a 22 Touring
Wasn't looking for another project, but this one was too good to pass up. Local car, bought it off the second owner.
It sat in the basement for 13 years on blocks. Owner brought it in to do...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2013, 07:46 PM
|
Replies: 26
Views: 6,783
Re: Parade Car
Do it! Lots of fun! Every parade I take the T in, there are always lots of A's
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2013, 09:37 AM
|
Replies: 4
Views: 1,837
Re: New Parts - It's gonna Run!
Quick update:
Replaced the switch, wire, coil and distributer with a rebuilt one. This thing runs like a champ. No knocks, engine runs great. My brother in law and I spent the afternoon...
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
05-15-2013, 11:54 PM
|
Replies: 6
Views: 1,752
Re: 1927 throttle cable
I learn something new every day.......we had a '27 engine in our Hack, but I guess someone knocked out the casting and put on an earlier valve cover for the throttle rod.
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
05-15-2013, 12:49 PM
|
Replies: 6
Views: 1,752
Re: 1927 throttle cable
There is already a hole in the block and valve cover right between #2 and #3 cylinders for the original throttle rod to go through. Any reason why you are thinking of using a cable?
Here is a...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2013, 06:53 AM
|
Replies: 4
Views: 1,837
Re: New Parts - It's gonna Run!
Tom,
After a checkover last weekend, we found that someone has been messing around with all the igntion wiring. The switch had been taken apart and destroyed, the condenser had a screw missing,...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2013, 02:36 AM
|
Replies: 4
Views: 1,837
New Parts - It's gonna Run!
Working on getting a 28 Model A running that has been sitting for years.
Someone in the past broke the back of the ignition switch. I told the owner to order a new one - he ordered everything -...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2013, 01:30 PM
|
Replies: 9
Views: 2,014
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2013, 01:23 PM
|
Replies: 9
Views: 2,014
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2013, 12:30 PM
|
Replies: 9
Views: 2,014
Removing Ignition Wire from Distributer
Hi all,
Working on getting a 28 Model A running, and discovered that someone in the past has destroyed the ignition switch. I have a new switch, etc, on the way, but am curious as to how the...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2013, 12:12 AM
|
Replies: 13
Views: 3,494
Re: Found a 28
Thanks for the advice guys. My plan is to take it step by step - I found a troubleshooting guide to help:
http://www.grantmaclaren.com/terrystips/
The electrical trouble shooting section looks...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2013, 11:22 PM
|
Replies: 13
Views: 3,494
Re: Found a 28
Found a carb and installed it. No spark. Yippee. Time to learn all about the Model A ignition.
So far:
Battery is good
Wiring is correct
The car is an hour away from me, so I will...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2013, 11:05 AM
|
Replies: 13
Views: 3,494
Re: Found a 28
Ok guys, maybe I need a lesson on telling the differences in years on Model A's.
The owner tells me it's a '28, but it is possible he is wrong.
So - door handles are on '29s, and 28's came...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2013, 11:20 PM
|
Replies: 13
Views: 3,494
Re: Found a 28
See that is a win - win situation! Another car AND more tools! I like it!
Right now I am on the hunt for a new carb - the original is physically broken, which is why I think it has been parked...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2013, 11:10 PM
|
Replies: 13
Views: 3,494
Re: Found a 28
The more I look at this car the more I like it.....geeze, I just finished my T- think the wife will notice another Ford in the garage? :)
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2013, 11:05 PM
|
Replies: 39
Views: 8,041
Re: Question on trailering
The biggest problem that people have while tying down Model T's is that they pull the front axle and rear axle (in opposite directions with the straps and when they crank them tight, they basically...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2013, 10:54 PM
|
Replies: 13
Views: 3,494
Found a 28
My brother in law pulled this 28 out of a friends barn last week. He gave me a call to help get it running.
Looks like it just needs a carb - everything else is there. Needs paint, but everything...
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
11-26-2012, 11:37 PM
|
Replies: 3
Views: 1,493
Ready to Go
Truck is ready. Couple of small things to tie up, but it is ready to go....should have plates on it by the end of the week. Now if I could get the darned weather to cooperate for a day or two i'll be...
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
10-22-2012, 06:37 PM
|
Replies: 2
Views: 1,273
Re: Progress on the 1925 Truck
Thanks Mike. Going to start pulling it apart for paint. Then the fun part begins - putting it back together without scratching it......
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
10-22-2012, 05:52 PM
|
Replies: 2
Views: 1,273
Progress on the 1925 Truck
Picture of the progress so far. Still need to paint the fenders, and a bunch of little stuff, but it is getting close to being done.
103653
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-11-2012, 06:36 PM
|
Replies: 19
Views: 5,474
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-04-2012, 10:07 AM
|
Replies: 3
Views: 1,713
Brought home a Nice One
Just picked this one up on the weekend. 10 hour trip down to wV to get it. Just need to finish the minor stuff.
98008
98009
98010
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
06-28-2012, 11:38 PM
|
Replies: 19
Views: 4,479
Re: 25 Roadster Pickup
Looks good Pete! Make sure to keep us posted on the progess. I am in the middle of doing a '23 Roadster pickup. Lots of work, but lots of fun!
|
Forum: Model-T
06-08-2012, 03:18 PM
|
Replies: 7
Views: 2,496
Re: '22-'25 Roadster body
Jack,
This might be a silly question, but are the roadster tubs/bodies different from the '23 low rad to the '23 high rad? I am asuming so because of the different firewall, but thought I would...
|
Forum: Model-T
06-07-2012, 08:51 PM
|
Replies: 0
Views: 1,665
|