My "new" '27 Model T Sedan... what to do?

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by Nickpohlaandp

How many gears are there? Does it have reverse? I know, before you say it, I need to get a book on it.

http://www.barefootsworld.net/ford-t-4-beginners.html

[Byron Warwick]

Lots of info on the Internet. I've never even ridden in a Model T, but I think I could after watching all the instructions on the web. I missed a chance to buy a centre door, but I guess I'll stick to my Pick-up.

[Nickpohlaandp]

Well everyone, you'll probably be happy to hear that I've found someone with a trade that suits my desires. My '27 will not be cut up, it's going to get new life. In trade I'm getting another '27 that someone has started but not finished.



I'm glad that I decided to search around for a different car before I went at mine with a sawzall. This way I'm happy, the new owner is happy, and a piece of history is going to remain intact.

P.S. Does this mean I'll be shunned from this group if I don't have an original T? Are hot rodders still welcome?

[J Franklin]

How much of your new one will be Model T?

[Nickpohlaandp]

The body and steering wheel.

[32 chevy vett]

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Wow that sucker is really slammed. I can not believe any one would shun you for doing the right thing. Your happy and every one here is happy to have a nice T saved.

[Nickpohlaandp]

Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I had to get in touch with the original owners daughter in order to obtain a title for my 27 T. Turns out that wasn't the only oldie that her father had. She still has two of them left, and they are more or less show cars. She would like to sell them. One is a 1923 Model T... um... buggy? The other is a 1930 Model A Sedan. Both are in amazing shape, and ready to run. Her and her sister had them appraised and they are looking for $12K for the T and $18K for the Model A. I posted this up on some of my Facebook Forums, but I told her I'd put it out there wherever I could. If this is the right place to post them, let me know. If not, let me know where I should post them. I have pictures of both.

[mhsprecher]

Better not hit a bump in that new one or your butt will be scraping! Have fun with both!

[Nickpohlaandp]

Originally Posted by mhsprecher

Better not hit a bump in that new one or your butt will be scraping! Have fun with both!

It's got air bags in the rear, and I'm going to redesign the front chassis for some ground clearance. I don't want it that low, but it's a better starting point than an original T.

[CharlieB]

If it's a rod you're after a T, which is basically a wagon with a motor in, it might not make you happy. Their slow and quirky and the quirky bit seems to have attracted your attention. It's unlike any car you've messed with before. A class by itself for sure. As some have suggested perhaps turning it for a profit is a better idea. You found the truth early which is their not high dollar cars. You'll drop a lot more in a full resto than it's worth for sure. Personally a bit of cleaning and a quick flip sounds more up you're alley. It'll sell.

[Nickpohlaandp]

Originally Posted by CharlieB

If it's a rod you're after a T, which is basically a wagon with a motor in, it might not make you happy. Their slow and quirky and the quirky bit seems to have attracted your attention. It's unlike any car you've messed with before. A class by itself for sure. As some have suggested perhaps turning it for a profit is a better idea. You found the truth early which is their not high dollar cars. You'll drop a lot more in a full resto than it's worth for sure. Personally a bit of cleaning and a quick flip sounds more up you're alley. It'll sell.

You must've missed my earlier post (post #23) where I shared that I found someone to trade with, and I posted a picture of the car that I'll be finishing. It's already chopped with a frame, front axle, and rear axle, so a lot of the hard work has been done. I'll be doing some modifications to the frame because it's a little lower than I want it, but it's still better than cutting up an all original car.

As far as owning a T hot rod goes, this isn't my first, it's just my first sedan. I've owned a 23 T bucket that someone actually made from an original (I had no part in it, I just got it after the fact). It was a fun car, 327 with a 'glide, but I want something with a roof, something with a little more room, and something faster. This '27 sedan will give me my desired outcome.

[A bones]

At the top of this page is a button for the Swap Meet use the proper forum for each car. Good Luck, and thanks for helping to put things where they belong.

[41panelmark]

This was my first finished T many years ago. Had no idea how to drive it or maintain it but I joined a local club and learned a lot very quickly. Sadly it does not look like this anymore. Oh well, each to his own.

[phat rat]

This 27 is local to me.

[Nickpohlaandp]

Originally Posted by phat rat

This 27 is local to me.

I like it!!!

[rustyfords]

Look on YouTube for videos on 'how to drive a Model T"

There are several videos that go through what all the pedals and levers are for.