The Ford Barn

folksinger1964 · 02-20-2022, 01:27 PM

I am going to attempt to build an Early Model T (1909-14) from the frame, up.
I have a Front Axle coming on Tuesday. I have located a Frame and a Front Spring (supposedly both are over 100 years old). I need to buy some Spring Clips from Langs.com. I have likewise located a Rear Axle, with Differential, Pinion Drive Shaft and Rear Radius Rods. Any suggestions and comments are most certainly welcome. Thanks !

folksinger1964 · 02-20-2022, 01:43 PM

I just spoke with a man, from Florida and he said that I'd be crazy to try to build a Model T from parts. Is he speaking the truth ?

15max · 02-20-2022, 08:07 PM

Possibly. I have built 3 model Ts from scratch. It helps to have a lot of parts on hand or available. There are a lot of parts for sale right now all over the country. The earlier stuff is harder to find.
Where there's a will, there's a way.
Best wishes.

gz · 02-20-2022, 10:48 PM

Depends what you want. If you want a CORRECT brass car, parts are expensive. The older it is, the more it will cost. Real 1915 parts aren't cheap but REAL 1909 parts are REALLY EXPENSIVE. If you are just putting together a pile of Model T parts and don't care about what is correct, you can build a functional car at possibly an affordable price.
Of course, you are better off buying a complete car that is running and driving. But, if you want to build a car, go for it. It will be a good learning experience.

folksinger1964 · 02-20-2022, 10:59 PM

I would like to stay with parts for a 1913-14. I do not want to necessarily mix parts from a 1913 car and a 1927 car.

redmodelt · 02-20-2022, 11:27 PM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

When you get done, hope you can get it registered in Michigan!

folksinger1964 · 02-21-2022, 06:20 AM

That would he nice !

rotorwrench · 02-21-2022, 09:46 AM

Parts for the brass era model Ts are out there but from my experience, a person is way ahead to purchase a complete car. It could take years to find all the parts to complete an early car like that. Buying one part at a time is an expensive way to go.

McMimmcs · 02-21-2022, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by folksinger1964

I just spoke with a man, from Florida and he said that I'd be crazy to try to build a Model T from parts. Is he speaking the truth ?

That would certainly be my opinion also! Buy one that is no longer wanted for likely a quarter of the price!

folksinger1964 · 02-21-2022, 02:26 PM

I could only hope to find someone who would sell their semi complete model T car for a reasonable price.

CatMan1 · 02-21-2022, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by folksinger1964

I could only hope to find someone who would sell their semi complete model T car for a reasonable price.

Did you get the PM that I sent you?

15max · 02-21-2022, 06:05 PM

This shows the '14 I pieced together and what I started with. It might give you some idea.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages...tml?1524672973

folksinger1964 · 02-21-2022, 07:03 PM

The Front axle that I bought, arrived, today and it's in prestine shape.

folksinger1964 · 02-21-2022, 07:07 PM

Rich, That's incredible.

mercman from oz · 02-22-2022, 05:53 AM

1914 Ford Model T that 15max pieced together. Looks great..

folksinger1964 · 02-25-2022, 08:58 PM

Could I find a semi complete car, in need of restoration, for $1,000-$1,200?

ronn · 02-26-2022, 02:09 PM

When you get done, hope you can get it registered in Michigan!

one of the easiest states in the country............

no, you wont find a 13-14 brass car for 1000-1200. the radiator alone is worth that in good shape.
figure 8-10k for a restorable 13-14 on a good day.
if on a budget, do what you are doing- piece one together.

mhsprecher · 02-26-2022, 08:34 PM

What Ronn said.

folksinger1964 · 02-28-2022, 04:12 AM

I don't want to simply buy a car and drive it, but I would like the challenge of building a car and being able to say that I did.

gz · 03-01-2022, 01:37 PM

I built my first Model T from parts when I was a kid. It "became" a running and driving 1914 speedster by the time I was 16 years old. Accomplishing this was a great education as well as the best introduction to the old car hobby that one could ask for. 40+ years later, I am still playing with Model Ts and other cars. You'll learn more by building your first car than by buying a car.

GO FOR IT and remember the journey can be as much fun-or more- than the destination!!!

02-20-2022, 01:27 PM	#1
folksinger1964 Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Monroe, Michigan Posts: 46	Building an Early Model T (1909-14) I am going to attempt to build an Early Model T (1909-14) from the frame, up. I have a Front Axle coming on Tuesday. I have located a Frame and a Front Spring (supposedly both are over 100 years old). I need to buy some Spring Clips from Langs.com. I have likewise located a Rear Axle, with Differential, Pinion Drive Shaft and Rear Radius Rods. Any suggestions and comments are most certainly welcome. Thanks !

02-20-2022, 01:43 PM	#2
folksinger1964 Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Monroe, Michigan Posts: 46	Re: Building an Early Model T (1909-14) I just spoke with a man, from Florida and he said that I'd be crazy to try to build a Model T from parts. Is he speaking the truth ?

02-20-2022, 08:07 PM	#3
15max Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 327	Re: Building an Early Model T (1909-14) Possibly. I have built 3 model Ts from scratch. It helps to have a lot of parts on hand or available. There are a lot of parts for sale right now all over the country. The earlier stuff is harder to find. Where there's a will, there's a way. Best wishes.

02-20-2022, 10:48 PM	#4
gz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,679	Re: Building an Early Model T (1909-14) Depends what you want. If you want a CORRECT brass car, parts are expensive. The older it is, the more it will cost. Real 1915 parts aren't cheap but REAL 1909 parts are REALLY EXPENSIVE. If you are just putting together a pile of Model T parts and don't care about what is correct, you can build a functional car at possibly an affordable price. Of course, you are better off buying a complete car that is running and driving. But, if you want to build a car, go for it. It will be a good learning experience.

02-20-2022, 10:59 PM	#5
folksinger1964 Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Monroe, Michigan Posts: 46	Re: Building an Early Model T (1909-14) I would like to stay with parts for a 1913-14. I do not want to necessarily mix parts from a 1913 car and a 1927 car.

02-20-2022, 11:27 PM	#6
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,363	Re: Building an Early Model T (1909-14) Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) When you get done, hope you can get it registered in Michigan! __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

02-21-2022, 06:20 AM	#7
folksinger1964 Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Monroe, Michigan Posts: 46	Re: Building an Early Model T (1909-14) That would he nice !

02-21-2022, 09:46 AM	#8
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,573	Re: Building an Early Model T (1909-14) Parts for the brass era model Ts are out there but from my experience, a person is way ahead to purchase a complete car. It could take years to find all the parts to complete an early car like that. Buying one part at a time is an expensive way to go.

02-21-2022, 02:26 PM	#10
folksinger1964 Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Monroe, Michigan Posts: 46	Re: Building an Early Model T (1909-14) I could only hope to find someone who would sell their semi complete model T car for a reasonable price.

02-21-2022, 06:05 PM	#12
15max Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 327	Re: Building an Early Model T (1909-14) This shows the '14 I pieced together and what I started with. It might give you some idea. http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages...tml?1524672973

02-21-2022, 07:03 PM	#13
folksinger1964 Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Monroe, Michigan Posts: 46	Re: Building an Early Model T (1909-14) The Front axle that I bought, arrived, today and it's in prestine shape.

02-21-2022, 07:07 PM	#14
folksinger1964 Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Monroe, Michigan Posts: 46	Re: Building an Early Model T (1909-14) Rich, That's incredible.

02-22-2022, 05:53 AM	#15
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,485	Re: Building an Early Model T (1909-14) 1914 Ford Model T that 15max pieced together. Looks great..

02-25-2022, 08:58 PM	#16
folksinger1964 Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Monroe, Michigan Posts: 46	Re: Building an Early Model T (1909-14) Could I find a semi complete car, in need of restoration, for $1,000-$1,200? __________________ "You can have it in any color you want, as long as it is black." - Henry Ford

02-26-2022, 02:09 PM	#17
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,853	Re: Building an Early Model T (1909-14) When you get done, hope you can get it registered in Michigan! one of the easiest states in the country............ no, you wont find a 13-14 brass car for 1000-1200. the radiator alone is worth that in good shape. figure 8-10k for a restorable 13-14 on a good day. if on a budget, do what you are doing- piece one together.

02-26-2022, 08:34 PM	#18
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,825	Re: Building an Early Model T (1909-14) What Ronn said. __________________ 1924 Model T Coupe 1928 Model A Roadster 1930 Model A Town Sedan 1939 Deluxe Fordor 1945 pickup 1951 Custom convertible

02-28-2022, 04:12 AM	#19
folksinger1964 Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Monroe, Michigan Posts: 46	Re: Building an Early Model T (1909-14) I don't want to simply buy a car and drive it, but I would like the challenge of building a car and being able to say that I did. __________________ "You can have it in any color you want, as long as it is black." - Henry Ford Last edited by folksinger1964; 02-28-2022 at 02:20 PM.

03-01-2022, 01:37 PM	#20
gz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,679	Re: Building an Early Model T (1909-14) I built my first Model T from parts when I was a kid. It "became" a running and driving 1914 speedster by the time I was 16 years old. Accomplishing this was a great education as well as the best introduction to the old car hobby that one could ask for. 40+ years later, I am still playing with Model Ts and other cars. You'll learn more by building your first car than by buying a car. GO FOR IT and remember the journey can be as much fun-or more- than the destination!!!