I need a little help with identifying this Model T

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steven Thum on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 02:36 pm:

I have what is being called a 1917 Couplet. Can any one tell me what this truly is?




Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steven Thum on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 02:36 pm:


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bob Cascisa - Poulsbo, Washington on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 02:46 pm:

Here are some pictures of a Couplet on the Forum


http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/162107.html?1285566062

Be_Zero_Be


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steve Jelf, Parkerfield KS on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 02:58 pm:

It looks to me like a regular roadster/runabout with the usual folding top that's been modified with some angle iron on the sides. Does the top fold down? Take a look at Bruce's encyclopedia for pictures of the three coupelets Ford produced in 1917.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Norman T. Kling on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 03:51 pm:

Looks like a "California Top". In the day, many after market items were available to make a Model T more comfortable. That looks like either something sold at an auto parts store or in a catalog. Or it could be a home made modification. I wonder if it had removable glass windows?
Norm


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steven Thum on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 04:12 pm:

Steve, The top does fold down.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Layden Butler on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 04:26 pm:

Windshield modified as well. Quite unusual!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rick J. Gunter on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 05:30 pm:

I believe that is an accessary "Rain-Vision" windshield. Don't know about that top. I think somebody just rigged that up.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Wells on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 05:49 pm:

It's got 1919 wheels and spare carrier as well.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By john kuehn on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 07:01 pm:

The car is a 17-18 Runabout that has the top modified. My opinion. The later wheels and spare tire carrier were added later.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steven Thum on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 07:39 pm:

I have known this car through two owners. The car had demountables and an under axle wishbone all this time. The latest owner asked me to put on the spare carrier. Now he wants the top replaces as it is split in several places. Guess I'll need a custom made top.

Steven


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steve Jelf, Parkerfield KS on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 07:44 pm:

Based on previous forum discussions and comments, I think you want to contact Elizabeth.

http://www.classtiqueupholstery.com/


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Wells on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 10:10 pm:

The car also has the horn button on the side of the steering column instead of on top, another 1919 feature if I'm not mistaken. Maybe the car is a 1919 Runabout.


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