As a member of the Model T Ford club of America since 1993 and the local club the Lone Star T's in Dallas, I have restored five model T's over this period of time and currently own and drive a 1921 Center door and a 1915 Model T touring. A friend of mine has asked me to help him sell this car. It has been sitting in his mother's garage for a while and he wanted help in starting it so he could sell it.
With some fresh gasoline and a new charge on the battery I was able to easily crank the engine to get it started on the 4th crank. Of all the Model T's I have worked on over the years, I can tell you that this car has the smoothest engine I have ever heard. You can tell by listening to it that the valve timing is perfect, and there are no typical model
T noises that you find in most other engines. The transmission is as quiet as a mouse as well; no triple gear noise. I don't know who rebuilt the engine and transmission, but he did an excellent job. The brass Holly carb has recently been overhauled as well.
The first thing one notices is the impeccable workmanship of the rebuild; especially the trim and attention to detail overall. The car is in nearly perfect shape, however, there is a small tear in the upholstery of the driver’s seat and one of the brass hood latches is missing. The brass hood latch is currently on back order from Snyder's.
The radiator is in good condition and there is very little wear on the gray Firestone balloon tires. The car is also equipped with an accessory "double wishbone" typically used on speedsters. The car is nearly museum quality.
Additionally, it has a 3:1 rear end gear ratio. The engine was manufactured in March of 1917 according to the engine number. The magnets have been removed and replaced with oil slingers. A Ford oil can is mounted on the firewall. The coils are in perfect condition and all measure 1.3 amps. The car has been driven approximately 100 + miles.
The bodywork has been refinished in blue base and clear coats with polished hood panels. A Ford brass radiator at the front of the car features a Boyce Motometer. The floor is constructed with using wood with brass trim, and an electric STOP light is affixed at the rear. The fuel tank is excellent with the #58 decals on the sides and the battery box his mounted aft of the driver resembling a tool box. It has a 6 volt battery in excellent shape. The car is located in Dallas, TX. Text me for more photos or information. 214-770-5640