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1927 Model T Display Engine
Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 2:33 pm
by J1MGOLDEN
Does anyone have any photos they would share with me for that 1927 Model T display engine.
I have enough not so good parts that could be very good for a display engine.
I have photos of several of them taken in different places and times, but they are all lost now.
Re: 1927 Model T Display Engine
Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 2:50 pm
by BobShirleyAtlantaTx
These guys have one in their store, bet they would send picks.
Re: 1927 Model T Display Engine
Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 3:32 pm
by perry kete
Here are a few cut away engines I found on the forum in 2009.

- Model T engine 1.jpg (57.64 KiB) Viewed 3676 times

- Model T engine 2.jpg (49.29 KiB) Viewed 3676 times

- Model T engine 3.jpg (33.7 KiB) Viewed 3676 times
Re: 1927 Model T Display Engine
Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 7:18 pm
by J1MGOLDEN
Thanks Perry!
They are great!
Re: 1927 Model T Display Engine
Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 8:46 pm
by Rich Eagle
I took these at the Henry Ford Museum in 1964. They might be vintage by now.
Re: 1927 Model T Display Engine
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 8:59 am
by rondupree
I had the opportunity to do some conservation work on the display engine at the Wheels O Time Museum in Peoria, Il. This was an original Ford display unit that had been donated by Ford to a local school. It had the appearance of being at least partially disassembled at times in the past. My work consisted of cleaning up and conserving the unit, NOT changing the original engine paint or other important details.
Re: 1927 Model T Display Engine
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:07 am
by rondupree
More photos...Note that the machined surfaces had all been protected by shellac or varnish
Not surprisingly, the oil pan appeared to be a reject, unfit for use on a car
Re: 1927 Model T Display Engine
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 2:51 pm
by J1MGOLDEN
Ron and Bob, these are all great photos, thank you!
I also called Classic Auto Parts and they are sending some photos of their unit.
I volunteered to buy a catalog at least and they will have a new one in about 30 days now.
Re: 1927 Model T Display Engine
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:10 am
by rondupree
Let me know if you need any more photos of the Wheels O Time cutaway
Re: 1927 Model T Display Engine
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:22 am
by Dan Hatch
One of our forum members made one of these a few years ago. I will not post his name with out OK. But if you keep moving this back to the top I am sure he will see it and post. Dan
Re: 1927 Model T Display Engine
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:50 am
by DanTreace
Thanks Dan
That was me, here is a link below review of these stands, mine rests now at the Piquette Plant.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/17 ... 1302998439
Re: 1927 Model T Display Engine
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:50 pm
by Steve Jelf
This is the one at Greenfield Village.
Re: 1927 Model T Display Engine
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 3:49 pm
by Brian B. Kansas City
Here's another cut-away engine. This one is being auctioned in Lincoln Nebraska this weekend. Current bid is at $350.
https://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/lot-item/28jh/