Vehicle Description
1925 Ford Model TT Truck
The Ford Model TT is a truck made by Ford. It was based on the Ford
Model T, but with a longer wheelbase, and a heavier frame and rear
axle giving it a rating of 1 short ton. Initially the trucks were
sold as a chassis and the buyer needed to fit it with whatever they
wanted.
For consignment, a 1925 year of production Model TT truck chassis
and custom made cab and bed. Simple but effective for getting the
goods from point A to point B and shielding the driver from the
elements with a wood box for the cab. This truck comes to us in
barn find condition, needing not only a cosmetic redux but a
mechanical one as well.
Please Note: This vehicle is sold on BILL OF SALE only
Exterior
Black painted wood spoked wheels are wrapped in air cushion solid
rubber tires allowing this frame to roll down the road. A red oxide
primer painted cowled hood, transverse leaf spring suspension for
all the world to see along with a honeycomb radiator, and curvy
front fenders above the big wheels that end in a running board/step
into the cab lead the way. The cab is wood construction, the norm
for these trucks as they were mainly sold as a chassis, thus
allowing the buyer to custom concoct any creation the desired. This
wood has been finished in green with suicide style doors. It has a
forward sloping roofline with the canvas cover having succumbed to
the elements. Extra side "windows" have been installed in the cab
and a small rear window allows for viewing behind you. On the back
is a wagon style steel bed. This is painted black and shows some
surface rust and peeling paint. The actual bed floor is wood and
has also been painted black, but does present with some loss of
paint and wood aging.
Interior
Inside the wood cab we see a single furring strip crossing the roof
framing and little else. This floats above a bench seat which has a
black padded cushion for the driver and a missing lower cushion for
the passenger. The floorboards, (literally), cover the bottom of
the dash front. The dash is very simple with the ignition box and
steering column coming out to reach for the driver. These early
Fords are a trick to drive with the 3 pedal setup, which this truck
has. Starting involves the turn of a key, then trudge outside to
the front, where you will need to crank it to start it.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a standard 177ci 4 banger flat head mill. It
codes out from 1925 and could be the original engine. There is a
1-barrel carburetor feeding it fuel, and a 2 speed planetary drive
and 5.17 geared rear axle.
Undercarriage
With no undercarriage photos available it's tough to say what is
solid and what isn't. From a visual perspective we note a solid
frame and transverse leaf springs front and rear. A braking band in
the transmission brings the car to a stop and should an emergency
arise, the parking brake operates the rear mechanical drum
brakes.
An example of early pickup trucking, and the forefather to a Ford
dynasty of trucks which goes on even today. Ford sells more trucks
than cars, and an F150 is the best selling vehicle in the US. Quite
the morsel of history here ripe for the picking. Ready to be
brought back to life as a show winner or a great promotional piece
for your business. The sky's the limit with this one.
Please Note: This vehicle is sold on BILL OF SALE only
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
