Identify a chassis?

[Dick Webber]

I dragged this fine treasure in today after a 35 or more year sleep in a barn at Plano KY. It looks to have been made into a farm wagon with Model A wheels bolted rather badly to the original wheel hubs.

I see a riveted rear axle which looks to be 1912-15. Are there any other identifiers to look for?

Is there a serial number stamped on the frame anywhere?

I recently bought a stationary power unit with a good running engine, radiator and gas tank, and I am thinking about building a skeeter.

I'm not sure if I have a driveshaft, and I'm going to need a steering column and parking brake assy for sure..

 

[dumb person]

The rear cross member seems wide. It might be a '26-'27 frame with an early rear axle. Might be able to trade the early axle for a later one with a steering column as as well?

 

[BUBBAS IGNITION]

Looks like a 26 based on the wide rear crossmember. The rear axle is a small drum t unit. We built this truck from a similar barn wagon find as well. I then sold it and the new owner did the rest with the flathead 60 and some killer paint.
It started as a wagon and we added the cowl with some side panels and a church pew for a seat. drove it to a few tours before selling it without the engine etc . Its called the melon truck and the new owner is showing it at shows this winter....

 

[Garo]

i have a nice 'ol hay wagon chassis myself. looks like a good start.

 

[Dick Webber]

I had not spotted the crossmember difference. I will measure and look up differences.

Thanks!

 

[t42]

Its a 26 rear cross member and possibly a 26 frame. The front spring yoke that attaches to the frame is also 26/27 with the apron hole. It appears that the front cross member was cut off at some point and mounted under the mainframe. Hard to tell if it was shortened, but I don't see the typical front fender braces or mounts at the frame. Good luck, it looks like the start of a project.