Vehicle Description
1923 Ford Model T Cab & Chassis
Dateline 1915: Juan de la Cierva makes the first autogyro flight.
Texas Tech University was founded as Texas Technological College in
Lubbock, Texas. Firestone Tire and Rubber Company begins production
of balloon-tires. Yankee Stadium, (1923), called Yankee Stadium,
"The House that Babe Ruth or Ruth Built", opens. Captain Lowell
Smith and Lieutenant John P. Richter performed the first mid-air
refueling on De Havilland DH-4B, setting an endurance flight record
of 37 hours. The German Rentenmark is introduced in Germany to
counter hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic. The chimes of Big
Ben are broadcast on radio for the first time by the BBC.
Prior to 1925 if you wanted a Ford Model T pickup truck you had to
have one made or do it yourself as a factory pickup wasn't
available. For consignment and gracing the outdoor car corral of
our Hallowed Halls, a barn findModel T caband chassis fresh from
1923. With its handmade wooden passenger compartment and little
else, this one is prime for a customizer to work their magic touch
with.
Please Note: This vehicle is sold on BILL OF SALE only
Exterior
All standard issue Model T from the firewall forward with simple
and basic flowing fenders over the front wheels and down to running
boards. A utilitarian wood constructed custom cab is on with a full
wood door on the passenger side and a half door, non openable on
the drivers. A 4 pane windshield with the upper able to tilt out
leads the way for the driver and small rear window and ample side
glass give the driver the necessary views of the scenery. Overall
the wood is intact with a mix of black and red paint along with
natural finish, but does have some rot to the wood. A black vinyl
covering provides shelter from the elements and red finished but
dry rot cracked wood spoke wheels with solid rubber tires keep
things on the ground. Out back we are sans bed, giving the world a
view of the factory Henry steel of the frame and suspension.
Interior
Swinging open the passenger's door and we are met with very little
with the exception of a fat black steering wheel with timing and
throttle controls sitting atop a slightly angled column. A basic
Ford Ampere gauge to monitor on this dash and a simple ignition box
is all that is needed. The majority of the flooring is either
missing or dry rotted and will need replacing. We note the familiar
3 pedal arrangement on the floor along with the parking brake and
an out of place shift lever growing upward from the floor to wrap
up our interior tour.
Drivetrain
With the hood cowling missing it allows us to view the 177ci
4-cylinder mill. It is fed by a 1-barrel carburetor on the side and
attached to the back is a 2-speed planetary transmission. A 3.63
geared rear axle puts the power to the ground.
Undercarriage
Solid steel makes up the frame and body hangers with a coating of
surface rust covering nearly all components. Wooden floors for the
cab are in need of replacing and transverse leaf springs provide
the suspension front and rear and rear mechanical drum brakes are
on.
A ready start to build a Model T your own way. A true piece of
American automobile history all wrapped up in a simple package.
Swing on by and pick up your next project and let your imagination
run wild.
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.
