The Ford Barn

Ottoparts · 12-07-2015, 07:33 PM

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 · 12-07-2015, 08:16 PM

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 · 12-07-2015, 08:48 PM

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

redmodelt · 12-07-2015, 09:54 PM

The one bolted to the body looks like Chevrolet.

dumb person · 12-08-2015, 04:11 AM

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 · 12-08-2015, 01:22 PM

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"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 · 12-08-2015, 06:11 PM

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 · 12-08-2015, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 12-08-2015, 10:36 PM

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 · 12-09-2015, 05:47 PM

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.

12-07-2015, 08:16 PM	#2
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,342	Re: Out into the daylight 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?

12-07-2015, 08:48 PM	#3
jackdaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brownsburg,In. Posts: 383	Re: Out into the daylight With that tire carrier,it is not Model T. You got a good start on a speedster though.

12-07-2015, 09:54 PM	#4
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,342	Re: Out into the daylight The one bolted to the body looks like Chevrolet.

12-08-2015, 04:11 AM	#5
dumb person Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South pacific island Posts: 1,724	Re: Out into the daylight i see no reason why you couldn't build a model T body around that one. It'd be the only one like it. __________________ <Link> This is how we roll<Link> "I'm Convinced that no one really reads posts anymore; they just fabricate what they think the post says then ramble on about red herrings."--Bob Outcasts rules of old cars #1 Fun is imperative, mainstream is overrated #2 If they think it is impossible, prove them wrong #3 If the science says it impossible you are not being creative enough. #4 No shame in recreating something you never had #5 If it were not for the law & physics you would be unstoppable

12-08-2015, 01:22 PM	#6
15max Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 327	Re: Out into the daylight Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) "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.

12-08-2015, 06:11 PM	#7
Ottoparts Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 34	Re: Out into the daylight 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. __________________ Whoa, that was fun!

12-08-2015, 10:36 PM	#9
Steve Jelf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Parkerfield KS Posts: 526	Re: Out into the daylight 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.

12-09-2015, 05:47 PM	#10
Ottoparts Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 34	Re: Out into the daylight 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. __________________ Whoa, that was fun!