Canadian Model T Coupe Body
Forum rules
If you need help logging in, or have question about how something works, use the Support forum located here Support Forum
Complete set of Forum Rules Forum Rules
If you need help logging in, or have question about how something works, use the Support forum located here Support Forum
Complete set of Forum Rules Forum Rules
-
Topic author - Posts: 4
- Joined: Fri Apr 02, 2021 6:14 pm
- First Name: Madison
- Last Name: Nickel
- Location: Tofield Alberta
Canadian Model T Coupe Body
Hi!
I'm new to the Model T hobby, but I recently got a partially complete car with a coupe body and I'd like to restore it. I'm trying to figure out the year of the body. It looks like its slapped together as the serial number on the frame does not match the # on the engine. I'm thinking its either a '26 or '27 just because of the firewall, but I really don't know. Any help would be appreciated, especially with the year of the body. Thanks!
I'm new to the Model T hobby, but I recently got a partially complete car with a coupe body and I'd like to restore it. I'm trying to figure out the year of the body. It looks like its slapped together as the serial number on the frame does not match the # on the engine. I'm thinking its either a '26 or '27 just because of the firewall, but I really don't know. Any help would be appreciated, especially with the year of the body. Thanks!
-
- Posts: 4308
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:18 pm
- First Name: Steve
- Last Name: Tomaso
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1914 Touring, 1919 Centerdoor, 1924 TT C-Cab Express, 1925 Racer
- Location: Longbranch, WA
- MTFCA Number: 14972
- MTFCI Number: 15411
- Board Member Since: 2001
Re: Canadian Model T Coupe Body
It's an "Improved" Model alright - 1926 - 1927.
-
- Posts: 1297
- Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 2:42 pm
- First Name: Frank
- Last Name: van Ekeren
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1916 touring, 1916 pick-up, 1924 coupe, 1926 touring, 1927 touring
- Location: Rosedale Vic Australia
Re: Canadian Model T Coupe Body
Depending on the 3rd number, being hard to read, if 0 then March 1927, if a 9 then April 1927.
-
- Posts: 1311
- Joined: Thu Jan 10, 2019 5:47 pm
- First Name: Les
- Last Name: Schubert
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 27 roadster 13 touring
- Location: Calgary
Re: Canadian Model T Coupe Body
So the body and frame probably belong together so a late production 27.
I get up that way occasionally (my father in law is in Vegrrville) so I could maybe visit!
I get up that way occasionally (my father in law is in Vegrrville) so I could maybe visit!
-
- Posts: 1297
- Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 2:42 pm
- First Name: Frank
- Last Name: van Ekeren
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1916 touring, 1916 pick-up, 1924 coupe, 1926 touring, 1927 touring
- Location: Rosedale Vic Australia
Re: Canadian Model T Coupe Body
You can see that it has the improved block in it but an earlier hogs head.
Small drum diff?
Small drum diff?
-
- Posts: 327
- Joined: Fri Jan 04, 2019 10:18 pm
- First Name: Harry
- Last Name: Lillo
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: Speedsters, racers, depot hack, coupe
- Location: Calgary
- MTFCA Number: 13996
Re: Canadian Model T Coupe Body
Welcome to the hobby Madison.
We are fortunate to have a strong group of Model T enthusiasts throughout the Province of Alberta.
You can check out the Foothills Model T Ford Club at http://www.foothills-t.club.
There are often parts for sale on that site and a number of swap meets around the Province in normal times.
Harry Lillo
Calgary
We are fortunate to have a strong group of Model T enthusiasts throughout the Province of Alberta.
You can check out the Foothills Model T Ford Club at http://www.foothills-t.club.
There are often parts for sale on that site and a number of swap meets around the Province in normal times.
Harry Lillo
Calgary
-
- Posts: 538
- Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 2:02 pm
- First Name: Vernon
- Last Name: Worley
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: October 26, 1926 Coupe
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- MTFCA Number: 49462
- Contact:
Re: Canadian Model T Coupe Body
Madison,
There are three different sizes for the battery cover for the 26-27 coupe.
Yours as seen in photo #2 is about the length of 22-13/16" which means it is the June 1926 to August 1927 variety.
There are three different sizes for the battery cover for the 26-27 coupe.
Yours as seen in photo #2 is about the length of 22-13/16" which means it is the June 1926 to August 1927 variety.
Vern (Vieux Carre)
-
Topic author - Posts: 4
- Joined: Fri Apr 02, 2021 6:14 pm
- First Name: Madison
- Last Name: Nickel
- Location: Tofield Alberta
Re: Canadian Model T Coupe Body
Thanks for the help! I appreciate it! I’ll definitely be checking out the Foothills Model T club. I used to work at Reynolds-AB Museum and I think I helped with a tour for the club one time. This car seems to be a bit of a mix & match. Would it be safe to assume the body belongs with the frame? I’m going to have to do bolt by bolt restoration anyway, it would just be good to date it. Again, thanks for the help!
-
- Posts: 1311
- Joined: Thu Jan 10, 2019 5:47 pm
- First Name: Les
- Last Name: Schubert
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 27 roadster 13 touring
- Location: Calgary
Re: Canadian Model T Coupe Body
I have a unrestored early production 26 coupe sitting here.
Post mounted headlights and front license plate under the left headlight.
The engine is a “mishmash” (no surprise)!!
So I can certainly compare details of the body for you
Post mounted headlights and front license plate under the left headlight.
The engine is a “mishmash” (no surprise)!!
So I can certainly compare details of the body for you
-
Topic author - Posts: 4
- Joined: Fri Apr 02, 2021 6:14 pm
- First Name: Madison
- Last Name: Nickel
- Location: Tofield Alberta
Re: Canadian Model T Coupe Body
Thanks Les! I’ll definitely be in touch. I think I’m going to assume it matches the frame for now! One time you’re up this way and have some time, let me know and maybe you can stop by. The car is at my parents, just north of Tofield.