I just purchased a 24 fordor. I thought that the bodies were all steel. My upper rear panel and the doors are aluminum. The doors are wood framed. Is this correct for the year? I love reading this forum.
That sounds like a '23 body. Maybe the '24 engine is a replacement.
Here are a couple of links I inflict on all the new T people:
http://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG80.html
http://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG79.html
Ford was experimenting with aluminum to help reduce weight on the sedans. Not uncommon at all.
Is this a great addiction or what??!!
Welcome to the affliction!
1923 was a transitional year, it confuses a lot of people. Some body styles were like the earlier ones. Other body styles were like the later ones. All of them had the low style radiator which was used from late 1916 (1917 models) until late 1923 (1924 models began about August '24). For your Fordor sedan, the deciding factor of whether it is a '23 or a '24 is the radiator, hood, firewall, and cowl. Are they all the low or high style? Other parts may also be different including the lower front lip of the front fenders, radiator bottom splash shield, hood shelves and a dozen other small items. They have sometimes been changed or are missing. Early '23 sedans were mostly aluminum over wood. Sheet steel began to replace aluminum during the year, but some aluminum continued to show up into 1924.
Check out the "on-line encyclopedia" available through this website. Tons of great information there.
Ask questions on this forum, it is the best place for answers. Also, if you can, post pictures. We love photos of Ts and T parts! Many of us on here could tell you at a glance of the bottom of the hood sides whether it is a '23 or '24. Same for the hood shelves and firewall. The radiator generally needs to be measured, and there are many after-market radiators that fit like they are supposed to, but measure different (hard to explain without photos).
good luck, and have fun!
Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2
As you get further into the Model T hobby you will find out that Ford didnt paint all Model 'T's black and maybe, or could it be, not sure or ???? that there is such a thing as a Dr's Coupe. HMMMMMMM
good luck,me to i have 1924 fordor also.
This is not a good hobby to be into. If you buy one you'll need another. A sedan leads to a touring. Then you'll want a roadster pickup and from there it's time for a coupe. Then it's a towne car and after that... And then you'll need to get into the brass t's. You should probably run and I mean run away as fast as you can. Well on the other hand I've heard model t's make families stronger, life longer and owners friendlier and over the last year I've found all this is true. Owning Model T's is a mixed bag. I love every bit of having a couple around. But unless you like oil, blood, broken nails, skinned knuckles, gasoline and antifreeze get one that you're pretty certain won't need to be repaired after every time you drive it. The potential for repair is always there and the need for maintenance never goes away. But without a doubt it's the best hobby you'll ever have.
I think Wayne meant to say 1924 models began about August '23, which, in fact, they did.
Welcome aboard, John. I'm a new T owner, too (See http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/257047/320604.html?1352694034 ). Already hooked.
Mike,
I got my cars wrong. Started with a Roadster, then a Touring, then Tudor (sedan), now I have a project that I forecast to be a pickup. After than I am out of covered parking and I cannot afford to build more!
Am I "challenged" or what?
What a great addiction. I bought the car to resell it, but when I got it in the garage it was like a new puppy... It's mine now and I love it here are a few pic will add more later.
Thanks guys
OhOh! file was too big. I will retake and post later
I am just beginning to learn auto mechanics, and I recently bought my first ever project car to learn on, a 1925 TT closed cab ton truck. I bought it to fix up, drive a little, then sell, but each day I grow more and more attached.
That's how it starts Sean.......
I could have sworn I proof-read that! Thanks Steve J!
Overhead storage? When you run out of that, you put together a speedster, or a truck. Something that can sit out next to the shop. Then behind the shop.
Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2