The Ford Barn

The Ford Barn (https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/index.php)
-   Model A (1928-31) (https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=3)
-   -   If not a T, what? (https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=213251)

Walt Ebie 01-22-2017 02:13 PM

If not a T, what?
 

1 Attachment(s)
I'm working on a scale model of my wife's home in Kansas where this car was parked. Since the actual house is gone now, I thought the wheelbase of the car would help me figure out the scale of the house. I know if this is a "T" the wb would be 100 inches, but I'm not sure it is a T. So what do you think? Can anybody ID this car with any certainty?

DougVieyra 01-22-2017 02:22 PM

Re: If not a T, what?
 

I sent a copy of the photo to the boys at Langley, VA., and they said, while not knowing for sure what the marque of the car is, their detailed analysis of the car does show a 102 inch space between the front axle and the rear axle.

daveymc29 01-22-2017 02:35 PM

Re: If not a T, what?
 

Stanley Steamer?

Bob C 01-22-2017 03:08 PM

Re: If not a T, what?
 

I was thinking the same thing because of the short hood.

Bob

2manycars 01-22-2017 03:39 PM

Re: If not a T, what?
 

If it is a model T, then the photo is reversed, as the spare tire would block the only access to the front seat.

KGBnut 01-22-2017 07:24 PM

Re: If not a T, what?
 

Wooden spokes and no spokes on the spare tire. Did the Model T ever have dismountable rims? 12 spoke rims.

Also, is it just me or does that top extend way past the windshield?

KGBnut 01-22-2017 07:37 PM

Re: If not a T, what?
 

I'm startin' to think Buick. Check out this one. Look at the line where the seat-backs meet the body, and also the cylinder on the running board. Scroll through the pictures.

http://www.conceptcarz.com/valuation...-Model-25.aspx

bnchief 01-23-2017 06:11 AM

Re: If not a T, what?
 

Definitely not a t because of tire where driver gets in also the cannister on the runningboard is a carbide generator for the headlights so I would think it is around 1914 and has the two man top irons as well. I live in kansas where was this photo taken?

3.6rs 01-23-2017 06:49 AM

Re: If not a T, what?
 

Should this post not be in the T forum ?

bnchief 01-23-2017 06:58 AM

Re: If not a T, what?
 

Maybe but it is not a model t and a lot of model a guys have model t fords so they can help.

BRENT in 10-uh-C 01-23-2017 07:01 AM

Re: If not a T, what?
 

It is not a T or a Stanley, however the picture is too fuzzy to get a view of the rear fender detail, and the rear axle assy. My initial guess is that it is/was an EMF or Maxwell, or Overland from around 1912. Most of those cars used a 108" to 114" wheelbase.

3.6rs 01-23-2017 07:12 AM

Re: If not a T, what?
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by bnchief (Post 1418120)
Maybe but it is not a model t and a lot of model a guys have model t fords so they can help.

Most of the model T guys have.... euh model T's. The model T guys will have more model T's then the model A guys...

Walt Ebie 01-23-2017 07:38 AM

Re: If not a T, what?
 

On the old Bell farm, about 6 mi south of St. John.

bnchief 01-23-2017 08:02 AM

Re: If not a T, what?
 

I live about 30 miles from there. 3.6 it is not a model t so what difference does it make NONE. Brent you may well be right there were a lot of buicks and maxwells sold in this area i have seen them in pictures of towns where people would come to town for pictures.

marty in Ohio 01-23-2017 08:14 AM

Re: If not a T, what?
 

I agree with bnchief! Maybe the car is not a Model A, but one of our friends has a question that seems to spark the curiosity of a lot of our other friends. It's good to see the opinions and fun to see the guesses that have been posted.
Sometimes we just need to lighten up.
Marty

jhowes 01-23-2017 09:21 AM

Re: If not a T, what?
 

The picture is fuzzy and hard to see detail but to me the door bottoms are not rounded like the Buick shown.

Tom Wesenberg 01-23-2017 11:13 AM

Re: If not a T, what?
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by marty in Ohio (Post 1418140)
I agree with bnchief! Maybe the car is not a Model A, but one of our friends has a question that seems to spark the curiosity of a lot of our other friends. It's good to see the opinions and fun to see the guesses that have been posted.
Sometimes we just need to lighten up.
Marty

I've been trying, but taking off weight sure is tougher than putting it on.:D

bnchief 01-23-2017 11:32 AM

Re: If not a T, what?
 

Don't we all have that problem.

katy 01-24-2017 06:41 PM

Re: If not a T, what?
 

A lot of the cars back then used 30" wheels, so maybe using 30" for the diameter of the wheels would give you a size reference?


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:24 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.