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Model T Identification
Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2019 4:03 pm
by Jwidd43
Have inherited a 1914 Model T I believe and am trying to find out more info on it. The engine number suggests that it is a 1922-1923. Looking to see if I can get a value on it and figure out what exactly I have here. Thanks Jon
Re: Model T Identification
Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2019 4:35 pm
by Steve Jelf
Ford did not sell speedsters. They are strictly an aftermarket thing, usually home made. Typically they are a mix of parts from different years, and may even include non-Ford parts and features. The Frontenac head and Ruckstell rear axle you have here are popular aftermarket accessories. In fact the Ruckstell is the only non-Ford thing Henry approved. It adds a gear between Ford low and Ford high, and is good to have in hill and mountain driving. If you were to buy one by itself it would likely cost you over a grand.
Your car does have some 1914 body parts, but my guess is that most of it is from the twenties. If you want to ID various parts, post the photos suggested here: http://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG100.html
Re: Model T Identification
Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2019 4:44 pm
by John E. Guitar
It looks like a fun car.
That's a Waukesha Ricardo head by the way.
Re: Model T Identification
Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2019 5:08 pm
by ewdysar
This looks like a reasonably well done “kit” speedster with a number of good parts. While the Ruckstell axle is a valuable feature, I couldn’t see any sign of auxiliary brakes, like Rocky Mountains or A-Cs. That should be straightened out before any regular driving.
Because speedsters are not factory cars, their pricing is pretty variable. Without much information available, I think that if the car runs well and has been reasonably well maintained, it might sell for anywhere between $6k to $10k. Anyone that buys it will have a number of things to go through and possibly rebuild if needed. Unfortunately, the price to “fix” the car could possibly exceed the sale prices I quoted, which will influence any knowledgeable buyer.
The OP doesn’t sound like he has much experience in running or working on Ts, so getting a detailed description on the current mechanical state of the vehicle may be difficult.
Keep crankin’
Eric