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53RYDER · 12-31-2015, 06:59 AM

Hello-
My name is Glenn and I'm new to T's and A's. Did own a 1941 Fordor once.

Trying to learn about T's, which were well before my time! Couple of questions to start off with:

1. I'm gathering that T's didn't come with brakes at the wheels, as most folks would know them, rather a slowing down of the car by slowing down the transmission, correct? So did T's ever have 'mechanical brakes' before the advent of the Model A? If so in which year could you have them on your T?

2. I think that the T did not come with a speedometer originally. If so, then in what year did speedometers make their appearance? Where they an option or part of the base package?

I did some searching here at Ford Barn but didn't get any real clear answers to my questions. I would appreciate any info you could give me! Please forgive me if I've asked the same question for the millionth time! Am considering buying a T or an A this spring. Would love to join you all as a owner!

Sincerely-

Glenn Ryder
Brier, WA

12-31-2015, 06:59 AM	#1
53RYDER Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Brier, WA Posts: 82	newbie questions... Hello- My name is Glenn and I'm new to T's and A's. Did own a 1941 Fordor once. Trying to learn about T's, which were well before my time! Couple of questions to start off with: 1. I'm gathering that T's didn't come with brakes at the wheels, as most folks would know them, rather a slowing down of the car by slowing down the transmission, correct? So did T's ever have 'mechanical brakes' before the advent of the Model A? If so in which year could you have them on your T? 2. I think that the T did not come with a speedometer originally. If so, then in what year did speedometers make their appearance? Where they an option or part of the base package? I did some searching here at Ford Barn but didn't get any real clear answers to my questions. I would appreciate any info you could give me! Please forgive me if I've asked the same question for the millionth time! Am considering buying a T or an A this spring. Would love to join you all as a owner! Sincerely- Glenn Ryder Brier, WA