Vehicle Description
1925 Model T Truck
In 1922 a championship race was held in Pikes Peak, Colorado.
Entered as one of the contestants was Noel Bullock and his Model T,
named "Old Liz". Since Old Liz looked the worse for wear, as it was
unpainted and lacked a hood, many spectators compared Old Liz to a
tin can. By the start of the race, the car had the new nickname of
"Tin Lizzie". But to everyone's surprise, Tin Lizzie won the race.
Having beaten even the most expensive other cars available at the
time.
For consignment, a true survivor with all factory parts either
refreshed or rebuilt over the last 8 years. This includes a rebuilt
engine and new bands for the transmission. All rust free on the
front of the cars steel and fenders, and the remainder of the truck
is patina painted wood, with very little rotting.
Exterior
This all squared off and simple body has been put on to a Model T
chassis and retaining the Model T front clip. Curved fenders, black
painted radiator surround with a thermostat winged topper, two
headlights and a rounded cowled hood are all presenting in a rustic
satin black. From the firewall back is the all wood cab with
swinging entry doors on either side, canvas roof, and a flip open
rear window. The wood is all painted a patina green. On the back is
the solid wood bed with wood sides and angled edge boards to keep
cargo at bay and add a boat of extra height. This is all painted
green as well. A few panels in the bed side are showing some
previous rotting. Kerosene lamps hang from the sides of the cab
next to a flip out windshield in a wood frame. On the back is a
simple low tailgate and below in the driver's side is an electric
tail light. 30-inch wood spoked wheels fit nicely into the rounded
steel fenders held together by a running board.
Interior
Utilitarian but effective with a simple bench seat refinished in
black vinyl complete with an extra cushion for a seat that sits on
a wood frame and has a driver's and passenger's side seat back. A
simple wood dash with a mere ignition and an amperes gauge on a
metal plate and you have it. The steering wheel is very large and
is black metal wrapped in a nicely preserved wood. For the
construction of the interior cab and rear enclosed cab area, wood
bead board is in use for the headliner, and this has a few rows of
horizontally opposing thick furring strips as structural support.
The floors are lined with ribbed rubber over wood and are in good
condition. A typical model T configuration with a 3 pedal setup to
drive the truck is on the floors.
Drivetrain
A 177ci 4 cylinder engine in good condition sits under the cowled
hood. It has a 1-barrel carburetor and a 2-speed manual planetary
transmission. On the back is a 3.64 rear axle. It is looking like a
modern distributor and wiring has been added in.
Undercarriage
With a chassis fully restored this undercarriage shows no rust, and
is mechanically sound. Mostly wood for the floorboards, and some
light steel for the simple framing. Transverse leaf springs provide
the suspension, and mechanical drum brakes are on the rear wheels
only.
Drive-Ability
After a slight crank, the engine came to life and off I was to the
test track. The 3 pedal setup always takes a bit of getting used to
but once in effect, it's like riding a bicycle. The truck drives
smoothly and motoring is a pleasure at a pace of yore. There are
new bands in the transmission so it does not have the usual slip of
most Model T's I've driven in the past.
A nice example, believed to be mostly original due to its life
spent in storage. It runs, drives and is a true survivor from this
era of much simpler times. OK I'm done waxing nostalgic!
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.
