1925 or 1926 Roadster?

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1925 or 1926 Roadster?

Post by Redbike » Tue Apr 15, 2025 10:46 am

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
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Re: 1925 or 1926 Roadster?

Post by Les Schubert » Tue Apr 15, 2025 10:55 am

Not a 26!!
Fenders, cowl, gas tank location , coil box location all earlier. And other stuff

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Re: 1925 or 1926 Roadster?

Post by Humblej » Tue Apr 15, 2025 10:59 am

1925 with a 1926 s/n engine.

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Re: 1925 or 1926 Roadster?

Post by Humblej » Tue Apr 15, 2025 10:59 am

Double post for some reason.


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Re: 1925 or 1926 Roadster?

Post by Kevin Pharis » Tue Apr 15, 2025 11:00 am

Some of the “improved car” features began in ‘25, but are limited to minor drive train changes. This car is definitely ‘23 - ‘25

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Re: 1925 or 1926 Roadster?

Post by RajoRacer » Tue Apr 15, 2025 11:01 am

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.

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Re: 1925 or 1926 Roadster?

Post by Steve Jelf » Tue Apr 15, 2025 11:10 am

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.
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Re: 1925 or 1926 Roadster?

Post by DanTreace » Tue Apr 15, 2025 11:37 am

This is the 1926 Improved Model T


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A 1925 (with optional 21" balloon tires on demountable split rim wood wheels ) for comparison:

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Re: 1925 or 1926 Roadster?

Post by Original Smith » Tue Apr 15, 2025 12:19 pm

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.


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Re: 1925 or 1926 Roadster?

Post by rickd » Tue Apr 15, 2025 12:21 pm

And, congratulations on your first Model T. You are gonna have fun!


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Re: 1925 or 1926 Roadster?

Post by TXGOAT2 » Tue Apr 15, 2025 1:44 pm

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.

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