Recent content by David Martin

The split rim wheels are for a 1926 and 1927 year Model T. Standard for a 1924 is 3 1/2 x 30.

I recommend staining the spokes any shade or color that pleases you first, followed by two coats of of clear high gloss exterior spar (oil base) varnish. Try to find some hickory material to make samples first. Stained spokes will maintain their appearance much longer than a clear finish.

Contact Ray Goode at Dunbar Mfg. 390 North Gilbert Street, South Elgin, IL 60177 rgoode4@gmail.com Phone 847-741-6394 Rebuilt my engine and I am totally satisfied.

One of Henry's locomotives is now located at the Sanfilippo Foundation in South Barrington, Illinois and can be seen by special guided tour along with a zillion other artifacts.

I tie off my steering wheel with bungee cords with equal tension right and left. This provides tension to return the wheels to the straight position. Also never tow by the bumper brackets without the bumper in place or with a substitute cross member.

They came from a legitimate supplier that many that has many satisfied customers. I don't believe in bad mouthing a company for one mistake.

I've played with making them myself. Unless you have some sophisticated equipment and intend to make a large volume of them, it is too labor intensive to be practical. Perhaps you can find an Amish wheelwright down under. Is hickory wood available at reasonable cost at your location or...

redmodelt, I didn't bother to try. I knew it would never work. David

Redmodelt. I'm not interested in making spokes. I've had one bad experience in purchasing them. They were 3/16" too long and I wasn't about to modify them. The supplier resisted my returning them for credit. (plus I had to pay for return shipping) I want to be able to give any supplier the...

I'm into restoring and respoking model T wheels-years 1919 thru 1927. I would love to have the plans for the wood spokes for the 21" and 23" felloes and the 30" non-demountable wheel. I can be contacted at martindr@comcast.net I'm located in Dundee, Illinois

An added feature to this year's swap meet will be a 10:30 AM seminar for refinishing, repairing and respoking Model T wheels (years1918 - 1927). The instructor will be yours truly.

It's possible the end of your fuel line is too long past the compression feral and is jammed against the filter. Disconnect the fuel line and then try to pick out the remaining filter.

New motor, transmission, differential, starter, generator, timer, ignition wiring, digital speedometer and turn signals. She's ready to go coast to coast. Pictures are available from martindr@comcast.net. Questions answered at 847-997-2013. Drive her home or we may be able to arrange delivery.

Back in April of this year I asked Ford Barners to help me locate an old design front brake floaters. I had a great response from the group, especially Purdy Swoft. While Specialty Ford Parts is no longer making them, Jim Gordon was able to locate enough old parts (and made a few new ones) to...

The only bad question is the one you didn't ask. Keep 'em coming. We don't pretend, as individuals, to know everything, but as group we can solve almost any problem you can throw at us.