Out into the daylight

[Ottoparts]

The kids rode in a friends roadster. They were hooked and wanted a T. Not knowing anything about T's, did a little research first. After getting to know the frame differences, we went a looking. We ended up pulling this pile out of a barn. First time out in over 20 years is what the PO told us. Judging by the serial number on the engine, we have ourselves a 23. The body in the picture was/is not the original to the chassis. But we were told to take it all. We have a few extra parts you don't see in the pictures. The engine turns over nice and easily, in turn making the rear wheels spin and is what I believe to have been the selling point for us. Let the parts hunt begin!

 

[redmodelt]

Well now, that's a start! The body is a late 1923 to 1925 coupe body. Did you get the rest of the body and a title?

 

[jackdaron]

With that tire carrier,it is not Model T. You got a good start on a speedster though.

 

[redmodelt]

The one bolted to the body looks like Chevrolet.

 

[dumb person]

i see no reason why you couldn't build a model T body around that one. It'd be the only one like it.

 

[15max]

"late 1923 to 1925 coupe body" is correct and the chassis would be correct for that. The trunk lid itself is a good thing to have or trade for other parts. I hope you have fun with it no matter what direction it takes.

 

[Ottoparts]

If I remember right, we were told that the spare tire holder attached to the body is/was an aftermarket one. Other than chunks of fender pieces, that is all we got for a body/panels. We have no desire to use this body. So it should make for trading stock. No title either. But I've starting working on that.

 

[40 Deluxe]

If I remember right, we were told that the spare tire holder attached to the body is/was an aftermarket one. Other than chunks of fender pieces, that is all we got for a body/panels. We have no desire to use this body. So it should make for trading stock. No title either. But I've starting working on that.

Show the kids some pictures of Model T speedsters, then find some plans online and Presto! you have a family project! (Plus the kids learn to work with their hands and experience the satisfaction of seeing a car arise from a pile of pieces!)

 

[Steve Jelf]

The Model T is relatively simple, but it contains things you don't expect. Forewarned is forearmed. Just diving in without study can lead to co$tly mi$take$. These are the first parts you need: http://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG80.html Some of the other pages may be helpful too.

 

[Ottoparts]

Thanks for the link. We do have some literature coming already. We went to a local T club members shop and watched how to check the axle for straightness, how to straighten it, how to face the spindle mounts, how to rebush the spindles, and how to make sure that the spring hangers are on properly. It was a good day for learning.