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1925 or 1926 Roadster?
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 10:46 am
by Redbike
I just bought my first Model T and need help identifying the year.
It is titled as a 1926 and the number on the engine is from 1926. (140?????)
However, someone with more experience than myself tells me everything else is 1925.
I this point I'm not sure what differences to look for between a 1925 and 1926.
Thanks for any help.
James
Re: 1925 or 1926 Roadster?
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 10:55 am
by Les Schubert
Not a 26!!
Fenders, cowl, gas tank location , coil box location all earlier. And other stuff
Re: 1925 or 1926 Roadster?
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 10:59 am
by Humblej
1925 with a 1926 s/n engine.
Re: 1925 or 1926 Roadster?
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 10:59 am
by Humblej
Double post for some reason.
Re: 1925 or 1926 Roadster?
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 11:00 am
by Kevin Pharis
Some of the “improved car” features began in ‘25, but are limited to minor drive train changes. This car is definitely ‘23 - ‘25
Re: 1925 or 1926 Roadster?
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 11:01 am
by RajoRacer
Appears to be a '25, looking at the door hinge - would need more photos to verify - the interior firewall uprights - should be steel - not wood, a 2 rivet patent plate - not a 4 rivet, the door straps had a steel clasp and both front & rear fenders had a slight outward profile at the running board connection.
Re: 1925 or 1926 Roadster?
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 11:10 am
by Steve Jelf
Not 1923. Not 1924. 1925. Not 1926.
A 1926 engine would be a replacement.
Dating a T calls for more than a couple of general views. At least one more photo should provide a good view of the firewall..
Re: 1925 or 1926 Roadster?
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 11:37 am
by DanTreace
This is the 1926 Improved Model T
A 1925 (with optional 21" balloon tires on demountable split rim wood wheels ) for comparison:
Re: 1925 or 1926 Roadster?
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 12:19 pm
by Original Smith
Good post. I own a very late 1925, and as mentioned some of the 1926 features appeared. mainly the carburetor adjusting rod, & dashboard with the swivel type adjustment for the carburetor. They also started using the 8 leaf front spring which lowered the front end one inch with one additional leaf.
21" wheels became available, and natural spokes too.
Re: 1925 or 1926 Roadster?
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 12:21 pm
by rickd
And, congratulations on your first Model T. You are gonna have fun!
Re: 1925 or 1926 Roadster?
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 1:44 pm
by TXGOAT2
The lower edge of the bottom half of the windshield on the '26 and '27 open cars is curved to fit the new style cowl. This shows clearly in the pictures above.