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Phtellq8

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Hey all a newbie to the hobby here.

So I am looking to purchase this 1923 Model T and am wondering what your thoughts are on whether the body looks original? Also assuming this car runs well what is a good price? Thanks!

P.s. For some reason I can only upload one pic at a time.

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Looks like a nice body,but definitly has been repainted,hence not original,so to speak. Are top bows with it? How does it run? Value is dependate on condition.
 
Looks good even better if it was even flat black. You sure its a 23? more like a
24 high radiator? Anyways if its afFordable you will have fun.
 
No, it's not 1923. 24 or 25. If it has its original engine the serial number (above the water inlet) that will date it. Except for the unfortunate color, it looks like a stock body in good condition. As Jack says, the value depends on condition, which means more than just the body. Is it mechanically sound, or is it worn out? Is there a top with it? How well does it run? It could be priced anywhere from four to six grand.
 
It looks like a good restorable 1924 T in the pictures.

1924 Model Year and fiscal year began with serial number 8,122,675 which was produced August 1, 1923. The last official 1924 Ford was built on July 31, 1924. The last 1924 Model T had serial number 10,266,471.

There are fiberglass reproduction 1924 Touring bodies. The body in your pictures appears to be steel, making it an original one.

Ford produced over two million Model T's in 1924 model year. They are among the most common of all Model T's. Only 1923 Model T's are more common.
 
By the way, it is easy to tell a 1924 Model T from a 1925. The door hinges are the most obvious give away.

When you open the door on a 1925 touring the door ends up with the top edge of the door angling down because the door hinges are equal length. Like this:
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The eBay photos show a 1926 or '27 engine and transmission so that has been changed at some time. It looks like the front seat back panel may be rusted out at the bottom with some upholstery snuffing coming through. Nice looking but as said above, the running condition would be a consideration.
 
In addition, to me the upholstery appears to be a well made kit. The paint has been applied over rust on at least the running boards, dash board and some body panels. A little more care sanding was done on the fenders but all has been repainted. At the current price shown it might be a fun car if you really want a T but would surely need future repairs and attention. Much higher in price, I think a better car could be found giving the number of T's available these days. This is only my opinion.
 
I have a 1923 touring that looks a lot like the 1924 in the picture. Mine is also red without a top. I used to call it my "Beer Drinking Car"/ Courting car and I have had it about 45 years. It still runs and I have a lot of good memories. Later years I spend many a weekend hauling my two young sons on short trips. It is still rough looking and unrestored, but it is still fun to drive.
 
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