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kbinde2 · 12-05-2016, 01:56 PM

A local (DE) "Craigslist" posting advertises a "T" project for sale. Several items listed w/photos.. and of interest to me is a frame with axles and a steering column and wheel. Is there a way to find year of manufacture.?
I hate to see it weather another winter..

redmodelt · 12-05-2016, 06:18 PM

If you post the link to the ad we might be able to help, other wise no picture(s) = no help.

kbinde2 · 12-05-2016, 07:43 PM

http://delaware.craigslist.org/pts/5857694328.html

Frame is what I have an interest in.. thanks

J Franklin · 12-05-2016, 07:53 PM

Chassis looks correct, at least late. I also saw a ? '30s rear coupe fender (unfinished?) in one photo

15max · 12-05-2016, 08:59 PM

The frame is a 1921 t0 1925 with those running board brackets

15max · 12-05-2016, 09:48 PM

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FWIW '26-'27 also used those running board brackets but the frame is not that. The rear axle housings are '26-'27. The Front fenders are '26-'27 style.

J Franklin · 12-05-2016, 11:37 PM

The Ebrake size looks like it is for the large drum to me.

redmodelt · 12-06-2016, 12:09 AM

The only thing I can see as far as the frame goes that is 1926-27 is the rear axle. Everything else looks to be about 1921 to 1925. The rear cross member looks too short, I can't see enough of the front cross member but it does not look to have the additional gussets for the front fender irons. The spindles look to be the 25 and earlier style. But then he was going to build a 1923 rod so that fits with the chassis parts.

J Franklin · 12-06-2016, 12:14 AM

Maybe the title says '26 but the car was but in '25 the title would reflect the year sold back when.

kbinde2 · 12-06-2016, 07:39 AM

To my "untrained" eye.. a good start to a "t" project. Keep a look-out for a motor/trans, useable body, years down the road I may finally have a "T"..!

BORN2L8 · 12-07-2016, 12:33 AM

It's hard to tell for sure but, I can almost see what looks like the rivet holes for the old style running board brackets too. If so, that could narrow it to 1921-late 1923.

Steve Jelf · 12-15-2016, 10:25 PM

Yes, the large brake drums say 26-27, but the rest of the chassis is earlier.

12-05-2016, 01:56 PM	#1
kbinde2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Delaware Posts: 261	Year of Mfg.? A local (DE) "Craigslist" posting advertises a "T" project for sale. Several items listed w/photos.. and of interest to me is a frame with axles and a steering column and wheel. Is there a way to find year of manufacture.? I hate to see it weather another winter..

12-05-2016, 06:18 PM	#2
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,341	Re: Year of Mfg.? If you post the link to the ad we might be able to help, other wise no picture(s) = no help. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

12-05-2016, 07:43 PM	#3
kbinde2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Delaware Posts: 261	Re: Year of Mfg.? http://delaware.craigslist.org/pts/5857694328.html Frame is what I have an interest in.. thanks

12-05-2016, 07:53 PM	#4
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: Year of Mfg.? Chassis looks correct, at least late. I also saw a ? '30s rear coupe fender (unfinished?) in one photo

12-05-2016, 08:59 PM	#5
15max Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 327	Re: Year of Mfg.? The frame is a 1921 t0 1925 with those running board brackets

12-05-2016, 09:48 PM	#6
15max Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 327	Re: Year of Mfg.? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) FWIW '26-'27 also used those running board brackets but the frame is not that. The rear axle housings are '26-'27. The Front fenders are '26-'27 style.

12-05-2016, 11:37 PM	#7
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: Year of Mfg.? The Ebrake size looks like it is for the large drum to me.

12-06-2016, 12:09 AM	#8
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,341	Re: Year of Mfg.? The only thing I can see as far as the frame goes that is 1926-27 is the rear axle. Everything else looks to be about 1921 to 1925. The rear cross member looks too short, I can't see enough of the front cross member but it does not look to have the additional gussets for the front fender irons. The spindles look to be the 25 and earlier style. But then he was going to build a 1923 rod so that fits with the chassis parts. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

12-06-2016, 12:14 AM	#9
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: Year of Mfg.? Maybe the title says '26 but the car was but in '25 the title would reflect the year sold back when.

12-06-2016, 07:39 AM	#10
kbinde2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Delaware Posts: 261	Re: Year of Mfg.? To my "untrained" eye.. a good start to a "t" project. Keep a look-out for a motor/trans, useable body, years down the road I may finally have a "T"..!

12-07-2016, 12:33 AM	#11
BORN2L8 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Salisbury, Pennsylvania Posts: 67	Re: Year of Mfg.? It's hard to tell for sure but, I can almost see what looks like the rivet holes for the old style running board brackets too. If so, that could narrow it to 1921-late 1923.

12-15-2016, 10:25 PM	#12
Steve Jelf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Parkerfield KS Posts: 526	Re: Year of Mfg.? Yes, the large brake drums say 26-27, but the rest of the chassis is earlier.