Recent content by Ron the Coilman

Question for the experts here. Can anyone tell me someone who specializes in repairing cracks and painting of Model A steering wheels? Alternatively is there someone who works on the reproduction steering wheels to get rid of that unsightly molding flashing? I know there has to be someone out...

Looking to buy large stashes of used and rebuildable Model T Ford ignition coils. I have customers who want rebuilt coils, but have no cores. I will buy your used coils outright for cash, trade for rebuilt coils or take your extras as full or partial payment. The more coils you have the better...

Looking to buy large stashes of used and rebuildable Model T Ford ignition coils. I have customers who want rebuilt coils, but have no cores. I will buy your used coils outright for cash, trade for rebuilt coils or take your extras as full or partial payment. The more coils you have the better...

Bob Bidonde Can you tell me if the solution you proposed above (I.E. discontinue using the steering support on the gas tank. Instead, move the support as shown in the attached slide) will work on a ("open" car) 1929 Phaeton? Thanks Ron Patterson

Bob Bidonde Thank you for the complete answer. I am going to do exactly as you suggested. That will be a excellent permanent fix for the problem. Ron Patterson

I recently purchased a Model A (not my first) and am seeking advice on how to permanently repair a very slow gasoline leak where the steering column support is mounted to the bottom gasoline tank on the drivers side. Any opinions are welcome. I have been around old cars all my life and suspect...

I would like to buy a complete set of Model Times Magazines. If anyone has a set of these they would like to sell please contact me? Ron Patterson

Looking to buy large stashes of used and rebuildable Model T Ford ignition coils. I have customers who want rebuilt coils, but have no cores. I will buy your used coils outright for cash, trade for rebuilt coils or take your extras as full or partial payment. The more coils you have the better...

Can anyone tell me if the Model A Times magazine is still being published? Ron Patterson Petoskey, Michigan

Bubba We wrote two comprehensive articles on Model T spark timing, but I cannot figure out how to attach them on this Forum. Send me a direct email and I will send you a copy of noth. Ron the Coilman modeltcoils@windstream.net

Bubba Tony Wiltshire's tool was designed to be used to set the initial timing at 15 degrees ATDC with the spark lever fully retarded on the original Model T four coil ignition system so the car will start and run correctly on the internal flywheel magneto. The TW tool has a graduated scale and...

That is definitely a Model T starter with a 1932-1934 Ford Model B starter switch adapted. Ron (the Coilman) Patterson

Model T Ford 6 volt battery cables are 1/0 (one ought) gauge.