Nate Hubbz 10 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Me and my friends found a old car possibly a Ford Model T in the woods by my house, and we were just wondering how to identify it for sure? The problem is we just found the bare frame of the car and various parts, all of them are rusted and scattered. We want to know if anything is notable and or worth something? Any help, even the smallest bit would be appreciated. Thank you! Link to post Share on other sites
motoringicons 456 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Just post some photos of what you have found here and you'll get plenty of answers. Link to post Share on other sites
1937hd45 3,236 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Overcoming your fear of posting photos is step one. Bob Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Mellor NJ 338 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Sounds like a young un, He probably knows more than us about posting pics, Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,703 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Me and my friends found a old car possibly a Ford Model T in the woods by my house, and we were just wondering how to identify it for sure? The problem is we just found the bare frame of the car and various parts, all of them are rusted and scattered. We want to know if anything is notable and or worth something? Any help, even the smallest bit would be appreciated. Thank you!Model T Fords and Model A Fords have front and rear transverse springs. Most other cars had springs that are parallel to the frame rails. Here is a typical early Ford frame. If you are having trouble posting photos here, send them to me and I will post them for you here. Johnkeiser31@charter.net Link to post Share on other sites
Spinster 0 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I have an old ford frame, was modified to be a fishing boat trailer. Got the boat home, off the trailer, and what a surprise! Can someone help? Thanks Frame length = 87" Frame width = 23 1/2" Outside spindle to outside spindle = 57 1/2" Link to post Share on other sites
F&J 757 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Wow, looks like those wild looking aftermarket springs on a Model T Ford chassis. Link to post Share on other sites
F&J 757 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I took a guess from faint memory and web searched "Hassler Model T" Link to post Share on other sites
1937hd45 3,236 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Great boat trailer, can you post some photos of the hubs so we can tell if they are 26-27 wire wheel types or modified wood wheel hubs. Bob Link to post Share on other sites
Spinster 0 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Having trouble uploading pics for some reason. Link to post Share on other sites
BoxerMama16 0 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Hi everyone. We have two chassies and are having a hard time indentifying them. The yellow one has wooden spokes. Any info would be great. Link to post Share on other sites
Spinneyhill 1,430 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 You might have to take the stuff off the rusty one for us to actually see it? Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty_OToole 2,022 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 The yellow frame appears to be a very early luxury car or possibly a truck frame. No front brakes puts it before 1923. Could be pre WW1. The wheels look too spindley for a truck now that I think about it. That rear axle with the rod clamped to it suggests a certain car but I can't remember which. The other is a truck frame probably from the fifties. Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,703 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 The rusty frame looks a lot like a large car that had some Buffalo wire wheels on it. It looks similar to 1929 Chrysler the way it has that style of bumper mounts and cross bar in front. It IS NOT a 1929 Chrysler frame, but similar. Link to post Share on other sites
jrbartlett 254 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 As said, need to take the stuff off the rusty frame and post some clearer photos. It appears to have #6 Buffalo wire wheel hubs on it, which could make it a late-20s Cadillac, or perhaps Lincoln. Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,703 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) Yep....may be Cadillac. Here is a similar 1928 Cadillac frame. Notice the exact frame horn ends and tubular cross member in front.... Edited March 27, 2017 by keiser31 (see edit history) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Curti 578 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 The rusty frame has, what looks to be knock-offs on the rear. If there is an aluminum plate in the center of one, It may say Auburn. The front brake drum looks to be 28-30 Auburn. Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,703 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 6 minutes ago, Curti said: The rusty frame has, what looks to be knock-offs on the rear. If there is an aluminum plate in the center of one, It may say Auburn. The front brake drum looks to be 28-30 Auburn. It has those hubs on the front, too. It actually looks a lot like the 1929 LaSalle front end and hubs I used to have. Link to post Share on other sites
mickthecat 22 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 The yellow thing is a Stanley steamer, I'm guessing mid-teens. Note how the ring gear is smack dab in the middle of the rear axle, and the full elliptical springs on the back. Also note the solid cross members - there's nowhere to put a transmission or driveshaft. Stanleys didn't use them. The engine attaches directly to the rear axle housing - it looks like it might still be there. A very nice find. Link to post Share on other sites
nzcarnerd 1,004 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 3 hours ago, mickthecat said: The yellow thing is a Stanley steamer, I'm guessing mid-teens. Note how the ring gear is smack dab in the middle of the rear axle, and the full elliptical springs on the back. Also note the solid cross members - there's nowhere to put a transmission or driveshaft. Stanleys didn't use them. The engine attaches directly to the rear axle housing - it looks like it might still be there. A very nice find. Not disputing what you say but does a Stanley have a 'clutch' pedal? Link to post Share on other sites
mickthecat 22 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 NZCarNerd, Good question. I searched online and found a Stanley Owner's Manual; it turns out that the second pedal is for reverse. A Stanley owner once told me that these cars can go as fast in reverse as in forward, at least in theory. Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty_OToole 2,022 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) Stanley had a pedal for the steam cutoff and for the brakes. The engine was built into the rear axle and had an oval shaped base as shown in the picture. There was a reciprocating rod that came off the rear axle and drove pumps for water, fuel, and oil. It may be a Stanley from the early 20s. The first Stanleys had full elliptic springs all around and hickory reaches between the front and rear axle. They reversed by adjusting the steam valves on the engine to make it run backwards so yes, you had the same power and speed in reverse if you wanted it. Edited March 28, 2017 by Rusty_OToole (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
Chase392 36 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) On 3/27/2017 at 4:10 PM, mickthecat said: The yellow thing is a Stanley steamer, I'm guessing mid-teens. Note how the ring gear is smack dab in the middle of the rear axle, and the full elliptical springs on the back. Also note the solid cross members - there's nowhere to put a transmission or driveshaft. Stanleys didn't use them. The engine attaches directly to the rear axle housing - it looks like it might still be there. A very nice find. I won't lie.... if that Stanley chassis was mine... I'd be building one heck of a "Steam Speedster" Very nice find indeed. Edited March 29, 2017 by Chase392 (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty 428 0 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 (edited) Can anyone tell me what car this frame off of I found in in the woods behind my property and I have no idea what it came off of Edited October 9, 2018 by Rusty 428 Photo didn’t upload (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,703 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Can you please post some closer detail photos of the front frame horns and the rear area? Link to post Share on other sites
zipdang 434 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Seems like the original poster here has been hijhacked several times! Hope he comes back... Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,703 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 45 minutes ago, zipdang said: Seems like the original poster here has been hijhacked several times! Hope he comes back... A few of us tried to help the original poster out, but he never returned. Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty 428 0 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 These are the only pics I have right now I will post more when I get some more Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,703 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 This similar one was identified as possibly being a 1929 DeSoto Model K chassis, but not sure if it was verified.... Link to post Share on other sites
Frantz 313 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Man I need to move out west.. I wanna find old frames sitting around. Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 5,703 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Frantz said: Man I need to move out west.. I wanna find old frames sitting around. Come to southern Oregon.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Bigmo 0 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 This frame was on my property when I bought it. Does anyone know what it is Link to post Share on other sites
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