Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa is excited to have this 1926 Ford
Model T listed for sale. This complete frame up rebuild is turn key
and ready to be enjoyed. This awesome Ford has been owned by the
same owner for 30 years and claimed to be a 2-owner truck. After 90
years this original numbers matching engine and transmission are
still trucking along. All new Ford parts have been installed on
this truck with the exception of the frame, running gear, motor,
transmission, wheels, and cab. The truck has recently been
repainted black by Larry Hill and has been reassembled with
mechanical work done by Charles Rosato. The black paint is matched
with black leather interior, a black soft vinyl material, and black
wheels. The style in the appearance is topped off by the wood bed
and wooden steering wheel. This truck is perfect for someone who
wants to own a piece of Ford history or even a beginner into the
car show hobby. The fun part of the early automobile is the ability
to manually adjust the timing and throttle right from the steering
wheel. This truck is a manual controlled by the farthest left petal
on the driver side floor board. The Model T was a rear-wheel drive
vehicle. Its transmission was a planetary gear type billed as
"three speed". In today's terms it would be considered a two-speed,
because one of the three speeds was reverse. The Model T had a
front-mounted 177-cubic-inch (2.9 L) inline four-cylinder engine,
producing 20 hp (15 kW), for a top speed of 40-45 mph (64-72
km/h).[23] According to Ford Motor Company, the Model T had fuel
economy on the order of 13-21 mpg US (16-25 mpg imp; 18-11 L/100
km).[24] The engine was capable of running on gasoline, kerosene,
or ethanol,[25][26] although the decreasing cost of gasoline and
the later introduction of Prohibition made ethanol an impractical
fuel for most users. The engines of the first 2,447 units were
cooled with water pumps; the engines of unit 2,448 and onward, with
a few exceptions prior to around unit 2,500, were cooled by
thermosiphon action. This truck has been rebuilt from the frame up
and is ready to be cruised through the streets of your home town!
Don't miss out on a Model T truck that's redone as nice as this
one. This 1926 Ford Model T is up for sale in our Tampa Showroom
and can be viewed in greater detail including 100+ HD pictures and
an HD video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional
information, please call our knowledgeable staff at (813)645-6200
or email us at
[email protected]. If you would like to
see it in person, come to our Tampa Showroom, located at 351 30th
Street NE Ruskin, FL 33570. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to
5 PM EST
