Dallas / ft. worth chapter mtfca established 1974
Accessories
Exhaust Deflector, Sun Shades, Sight Glass, Oil Can Mounting Bracket
In the days when the Model T was THE mode of transportation there were innumerable accessories available for the motorist, just as there are today. The prices for most of these was fairly low, the claims - fairly high - and the results - fairly mixed.
One dandy that I tried on the car was the EXHAUST DEFLECTOR. This jewel fit onto the muffler and was designed to carry the exhaust over the rear axle, so that the axle and underside of the body wouldn't become coated with exhaust residue. An interesting idea that worked and still does. It does, however, have a slight drawback, it tends to concentrate the heat of the exhaust onto the spare tire, just where you don't want it. I have a well done spare with a beaut of a hole due to this.
When SUN SHADES were popular some bright fellow came up with a convex piece of plastic that attached to the windshield with a suction cup. With this in place, you could see the traffic light without a good deal of neck stretching. I've had one on the car for a year and since I've become accustomed to it, it really saves ones neck. A worth while investment, if you can find one at a swap meet.
One gadget they sold was a SIGHT GLASS that was installed in place of the lower petcock on the crankcase. This allowed you to see how much oil you had without opening the valve. Easily installed at any oil change and maintenance free.
An OIL CAN MOUNTING BRACKET is another worthwhile addition to the car. While these are tough to find, they are great. I've seen them mounted inside the trunk of coupes and roadsters, as well as on the firewall. I wouldn't mind having one. With as many spots as there are to oil on a T, it sounds like just the thing. Jake Schulzinger, The Greasy Thumb (Year???)
Hassler Shock Absorbers
When installing Hassler shock absorbers on the front axle, be sure to switch the right spring perch to the left side and the left spring perch to the right side. Royce Peterson, Lone Star Ts News 19??