1915 Ford Model T, Pacific North West

[1912Staver]

Here is a entry level Brass T that appears to be a decent deal. Brass cars are somewhat scarce in this neck of the woods. If the border was open I would be tempted to at least have a look.

$14,000,00 Asking price.

 

https://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/d/florence-ford-model-1915/7232194119.html

 

 

 

 

Greg

Edited December 5, 2020 by 1912Staver (see edit history)

[trimacar]

Doesn't look like a bad buy, just remember that a lot of 1915 T's are 1916's with a brass radiator.  Makes a difference for HCCA events, though they seem to be somewhat flexible.  One should never buy any T without having a T person standing next to them.

[1912Staver]

I agree about the 1915 / 1916 thing, but 1916's already have the brass rad. As far as I can tell there is no difference between them except for the engine number.

Once a 1916 block is switched for a 1915 the car is effectively a 1915. I am not aware of any other differences however I am definitely no expert. Anyone know for sure ?

 

Greg

[edinmass]

Greg.......lots of small details........I have a 15 T touring. The changes in production have gotten narrowed down to specific dates in a given month. Even then, scholarship is not universal.

 

Placement of rivets In the body, tail light bracket, electric horn, and a bunch of other stuff. My car has the electric horn.......that was only used for seven weeks........lots of similar details. If you have a T that isn’t correct.........no need to worry as the Ford guys will hit you in the face with a large dead fish and explain it. They are a great bunch of guys, but they make the numbers matching Corvette and Mercedes guys look like amateurs

Edited December 5, 2020 by edinmass (see edit history)

[trimacar]

My mistake, I thought 1916 T's had black radiators.....

[Jeff Perkins / Mn]

1 hour ago, edinmass said:

....no need to worry as the Ford guys will hit you in the face with a large dead fish and explain it. They are a great bunch of guys, but they make the numbers matching Corvette and Mercedes guys look like amateurs

No kidding Ed, the “model T police” have gone over my Model T many times telling me what every incorrect part is. I like to tell them that’s interesting but they could help me by telling me something about my car I don’t know!

Edited December 5, 2020 by Jeff Perkins / Mn (see edit history)