I brought home a recent barn find today. I now have a 1926 Model T Ford 2 Dr. This car has not been licensed since 1960. I found out looking thru some papers that came with it that I'm the third owner. The previous owner owned since 1943. Unfortunately or fortunately by the time I got to the car it had been unburied form being used as a shelf. At some time someone removed the roof. No sign of the roof any where. Good news is the engine is not frozen. Interesting problem is the rear wheels are moving in opposite directions. So it made for interesting removal from the garage and loading on a trailer. This will be my first venture in the the "T" world. So I'll learn a lot. I more familiar with the 30's-40's Chevrolets.

I'm adding a couple of pics. Hope this works.

Looks like a nice, solid piece! Good luck with it1

Ed

Looks like a solid car. These cars exist today because someone in the past saw something in them more than just a mode of transportation. I never drove a Model T, but would consider it a treat if ever afforded the opportunity.

Great looking car, good luck!
Greg

Looks pretty nice, even without the top. 26 is a good year, especially for a closed car up north, all steel, better brakes, tank in cowl, nickel radiator shell, etc. Head over to the MTFCA forum for more than you ever wanted to know about the T.

Great car!!, good year, some people have all of the luck.

I understand that the wheel problem is not a problem. It may be something in the transmission or I can not find neutral on the hand brake lever. Will try this weekend to find neutral. Would like to get rolling on it's own wheels. I will need to get tubes for the tires. I have two that don't hold air and two that do hold air. I think Snyder's - Gaslight and I will be good friends as I work on this.

Nice find, Ken!!!

Thanks West !

I had an excellent experience this weekend at a local swap meet. This experience was typical of the kind of people old car people are. I mentioned to a vendor; that I have come to know over the years; that I had acquired a Model T. As it turned out he is a second generation T person. And he lives about 25 minutes from me. He volunteered to come to my house to give me Model T lessons, pointers and help me figure out why I can not roll the car. We will be getting together in a few weeks.

This hobby is full of wonderful people willing to share their knowledge to keep the hobby alive. There are also many people that are more than willing to help in a time of need in this hobby. On a National Tour a few years ago I had some minor mechanical problems, once the word spread of my problem. I have more help offered than you could ever imagine. To the point of a friend back home taking a part off of his car in his garage and shipping to FedEx Priority overnight to get me back on the road. Then about a week after I got home a spare part arrive on my door step. A fellow tourist had the part at home and had no need for it. So it was sent to me so that I would have a spare in the future.

I can not wait to get this car running. I will be patient as I don't want to damage anything after such long storage.

That looks really good - I'm certain you're going to enjoy the journey.

The MTFCA is hosting a huge T meet in Richmond Indiana this summer. Check out their website for all of the details. We'll be there!

Very near to you and me, Ken. Sounds like a must-do. Are you going to keep the sunroof?

You are right in thinking the problem is not in the rear. Try cranking the engine and see which direction the car moves then you will know if it is stuck in forward or reverse.Looks like a really nice car. Good luck.

Very nice item you have there truly a classic good luck on it.
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That's Gorgeous....looks like its in great shape!