Model T frames

[s1b]

Im sorry to ask such a simple question, but,
Are there any differences on T frames. Im looking for one for a 26-27 and want to make sure I get the right frame.

[Roadster62]

All questions are good ones! Yes, there is an EARLY '26 frame and the more common later one. They both have the stamped steel front fender mounts, but the rear crossmembers differ. The EARLY one does not hace the flange at the bottom, just a U shape like the 09-25 rear crossmember. the common 26-27 has a flange and looks more like a Model A rear crossmember. Lots of other EARLY features on the '26 but that is for later.

[tmodelman]

Typical '26 rear crossmember, the pancake hassler shocks are aftermarket accessory

[s1b]

So is it safe to say the frames are the same except for the rear crossmember?
I heard that the frames are the same from 1911-1927? (except for the rear crossmember)

[Roadster62]

1914-25 are the same. 09-12 had short rear crossmembers that ended inside the rails and had forged brackets for the rear fenders.

[Rowdy]

14-16 did not have holes for the battery box. 25 had a 2 rivit quadrant. Also some differences to attaching the rb braces. I do not have my book here or I could look up wich years used which style. Rod