Lukethedrifter Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I found this thing, maybe just some farmer's doodlebug, in the attic of my barn. I don't know what it is? I don't know how this forum works really but there are other pieces and doors and window parts that may or may not be associated with each other but I didn't know how many pictures I could post. If anyone had a thought I'd appreciate it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Not a doodlebug. Looks to be a very early roadster/runabout body with maybe a Model T axle lying next to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F&J Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I am not up on early stuff, but the seat hardware and bucket shape looks like genuine old car parts. The rear body seems unusual design, so that might get it recognized? Cool stuff, no matter what it is. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrts Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Certainly a "T" Ford axle but an interesting rumble seat roadster body with a really square looking back-side. The frame that it's sitting on is interesting, too. Could it be original or a later marriage? I'm guessing 1918 to 1920 era. More photos would be great. Regards, Henry F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukethedrifter Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 This forum is great... and thanks for all the help. At the risk of abusing people's kindness here is perhaps too many pictures. The Car parts were in the attic of an old barn that had once been a auto garage... And thanks again for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 No such thing here as too many photos. We LOVE them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41 Su8 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 The low radiator shell makes it late 16 to 22 Ford T. I think you have an aftermarket body for a Model T with a turtle deck that converts to a rumble seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I agree that the body may be to convert a Model T to a speedster, but the door is from a different car. It has a GM style hinge. Ford hinges from black T's have a different hinge... Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 why a wooden frame.... Someone's attempt at a homemade speed boat, carriage or sleigh ? Very unique find regardless.. Thanks for sharing the photos. More are always better for identifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F&J Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 16 minutes ago, 30DodgePanel said: why a wooden frame.... It's actually a sub-frame and is somewhat typical of very early cars with a flat firewall and no front doors. Thinking 1906-1910 era design. Just because a few T parts were there, along with an unknown door and windshields, does not make me think it was only for a T chassis. The T had the rear spring mount elevated, so I'd look under the rear body to see if there is clearance for the T spring/crossmember. It looks like a genuine early car front seat setup, and perhaps a homemade rear body? I'd compare the wooden front seat wood-type and joinery style, to the rear body, to see if it looks like it was factory made like the seat framing? If it was a homemade rear body, there should be evidence of workmanship quality differences. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden B Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Body does not fit a Model T Ford frame as a T frame is straight. This body is curved along the bottom for a drop frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 So nice to see real old car parts are still out there. That first windshield is a 1915-22 Model T and the brackets in the Model T axle photo fit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 The car frame that this body was made for was most likely turned into a hay wagon or used for a stationary engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 The hole on the rear deck is probably for access to the fuel tank that is sometimes right behind the seats of a runabout/speedster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreendragon Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 The front seats with the wood rails is identical to my 1909 Mason touring and the door is similar to the rear doors. These were bodies that many different makers used but I have never seen anything like the back rumble seat body. RHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoneyPit Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 23 hours ago, 1937hd45 said: So nice to see real old car parts are still out there. That first windshield is a 1915-22 Model T and the brackets in the Model T axle photo fit it. I think that these are 1919 to 1925, otherwise they would have sidelamp brackets built into the windshield mount. The side lamps weren't supplied on cars with starters and the starting system was offered in the late teens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoneyPit Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Thinking som more, the radiator shell is pre 1923 which is about when they added the more refined apron covering the frame below the radiator. If you post pictures on the MTFCA website forum you can nail down the exact years of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Scafani Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 the door is 1915-1919 Dodge Brothers touring rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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