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This car was bought to restore by my son, Jeff, about eight years ago. He got it running, but sometime afterwards decided that a touring would be more suitable for his future growing family and decided to sell it. I thought we could give it a quick budget restoration; thereby, making it easier to sell at a better price. My other son, Chris, agreed. Jeff was now living out of the area so Chris and I went to work on it.

We went over the chassis, tightening, repairing or replacing as needed. We did the same with the wood. We cleaned up the body work and applied three coats of acrylic enamel.

Chris stitched up a set of seat covers (first attempt at upholstery) on his $12 garage sale sewing machine. We installed the top kit and replacement top bows that Jeff had already purchased. Chris had to rip out the back panel of the top, reposition it and re-stitch as the factory fit was not even close.

As can happen along the way, we grew attached to the little runabout, so I decided to buy it from Jeff and turn it into an all-out touring car. Robin Pharis (Kevin’s Dad ) did a separate engine and transmission full build for the car. Robin is truly one of the experts in our hobby. The original July 1923 engine and transmission will stay with the car.

The ‘23 Is back on the road, but there is still more to come. Chris and I will soon be installing a new Layne’s K.C. Warford transmission and accessory brakes. Down the road we will also be changing out the intake and carburetor.

Sadly, I have no history of the car other than it was last Registered about 30 years ago.

Great job, nice looking car. i would also find it hard to part with it!

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Looks very nice.

Sweet motor.

Congrats! Well done. Always nice having another T on the road again!

What kind of wheels are those? The usual de-mountable wheels have 4 bolts. Yours have 6. You have done a good job in making it look good. Hopefully, it will run good too and you can join in many tours and parades. Model T's are fun in many ways.
Norm

Congrats Richard. It's good to see another T returned to the road.

Norman, those are period accessory steel spoked wheels made by Atlas Wheel Company. They are also commonly referred to as PG&E Wheels.
I am hoping to have this car on the national tour in Spokane next year.