So, a few days ago, I posted about a T I was considering, which sold nearly instantly, while I was humming and hawing.
Well, I found another, and am going to see it on the weekend.
I am wondering about a few things. Does the seat look right? Not a big deal if not, I am just curious. Anybody see anything alarming?
Thanks, I really appreciate your help guys and gals. I am frankly giddy about getting behind the wheel.

I am not expert, but overall from the pictures the car looks promising. There are a few things I wonder about.

Picture 1: What is up with all the wires mixed in the steering wheel? It appears that there is a horn button securing the steering wheel. Are those wires just to wrap around the wheel as you turn a corner? Is that the hot air pipe for the carburetor on the floor?

Picture 3: The wing to secure the exhaust manifold to the engine appears to be out of alignment as if it was loosened up to remove the hot air pipe and never re-secured. There appears to be a few new parts in the engine. The spark plugs look new and have been removed as there is moisture (oil) on their bases and everything else is dry inside the compartment. The radiator hoses have new clamps, the voltage regular appears new.

Mechanically all the parts look to be there and in good condition. I am curious if they have been working on it so it will run in order to sell at a higher price.

Personally if I was going to look at it; I would ask if it was ok to open the transmission cover plate and look at the drums. In my opinion if the drums and internal components look good the car has been taken care of over the years.

Would you let me know what the asking price is. I almost bought a 26 coupe a few years ago that needed extensive work just to get it running. I was very disappointed the guy sold it to someone else, until I found my 26 roadster

$6500. The car has been sitting for several years. Apparently it was bought about ten years ago, tuned up by a local guy, which would explain the new bits, and then basically has sat in the barn. What do I look for inside the cover plate? I have never driven, sat in, or taken apart a T. Though I plan on all of that! I'm really leaning towards this car, as it is not too far away, and is currently registered. So, I could drive it home even.

Christopher I think that you are going to have a great time, I have a coupe that looks very much like this one, I paid $5,500 for mine about 10 years back, I drive my car almost every day, I have never done anything to it, just put gas and drive, I was told once by a guy here on the forum when I first got my car, "It is the most fun you can have in public with your pants on", I now agree with him 100%, it's too bad I can't remember who it was. Enjoy!!

Looks pretty good to me. Engine compartment is nice and clean. Paint looks good. I would replace the wiring for the plugs and the timer, partly for looks and safety. That's less than $100. Get a new fan belt. Definitely needs a cover on those coils, and she should be raring to go. Even have a spare tire to boot. Go for it before it gets away.

If you do not want it will you buy it for me and drive it here to Milwaukee. I will buy you a case of Miller.

Inside the transmission I would look at the general condition. I would look at the drum surface, are they smooth or grooved (badly). The other thing I would look for is general rust on the transmission parts. If the transmission parts are rusty I would expect the rest of the engine to be rusty.

To be honest with you if it was running 10 years ago and has been inside I would expect there to be no rust.

If it turns over you should be able to get it started, it just may take a little work.

It looks like it is Canadian.

Chris, change the oil, fill the gas tank, charge the battery, pull the hand brake lever back, close the mixture full clockwise, then turn it back 1 turn open, turn the ignition on, pull out the choke, step on the starter and see what happens. If everything is as the T was when it last ran you might get that T grin on your happy face. :^) I bought a 23 roadster about 10 years ago that sat in a garage several years without running. Two gallons of gas and ajump and it ran pretty good. It just needed some tender loving care that we are supposed to give to those wonderful old cars.. Happy T'ing.

Rosey

Chris, also set the spark and throttle each at half quadrent.

Rosey

Chris,

It is a Ford Canada produced coupe. Rationale: The Canadian Horn button with the wires running through the steering wheel spokes; Made in Canada on many of the parts I could see (engine head, exhaust manifold) (I think I see the two holes on the spare tire rim for the Canadian rim spreader see: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29/47181.html ); and I believe there is a letter and a couple of numbers on the engine side of the firewall an inch or so below where the rod from the radiator attaches to the firewall. Canadian and Australian 1926-27 cars tended to stamp their Branch Assembly numbers there (see: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/111490.html?1257346935 scroll half way down for the Canadian info. )

It looks promising – recommend you take a local T person with you. Also – go ahead and join the local T club. You can learn a lot before you purchase your first car. And – how many folks do you want to take for a ride? A closed car makes great sense in Canada – as it makes the driving season last a little longer. But it seats two regular sized adults or a driver and two kids comfortably. I had to sell my 1930 Model A Ford pickup when the kids came – as there was not room for me, my wife, and the car seat (the wife said “NO” to bolting the car seat in the bed of the pickup). I need to run but you might want to do a search on purchasing a T or new owner etc. to get ideas of what to look for.

Respectfully submitted,

Hap Tucker l915 Model T Ford touring cut off and made into a pickup truck and l907 Model S Runabout. Sumter SC.

Buy it before you lose it!

Put the carb pre-heater back on too, it's sitting on the floor inside.

The only thing I see is it does not have the correct package tray. You can see a board in the trunk to support it. Easy fix. The correct metal for the tray comes up on ebay often. The uphostery next to the quarter window goes on after the quarter window trim is installed. easy fix. Leon

Good looking car. Besides plug wires and timer harness, replace that old,black painted wood. Coilbox wood, old, painted black = bad ju ju ! Always shorts and drives you nuts, thinking it's something else. Get new plastic replacement from Fun Projects !!
I promise, you won't be sorry.

George n L.A.