Another One is Back on the Road
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Topic author - Posts: 17
- Joined: Thu Jan 10, 2019 2:02 pm
- First Name: Richard
- Last Name: Instness
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1912 touring, 1923 runabout, 1926 coupe
- Location: Citrus Heights, CA
- MTFCA Number: 14107
Another One is Back on the Road
We went over the chassis, tightening, repairing or replacing as needed. We did the same with the wood. We cleaned up the body work and applied three coats of acrylic enamel.
Chris stitched up a set of seat covers (first attempt at upholstery) on his $12 garage sale sewing machine. We installed the top kit and replacement top bows that Jeff had already purchased. Chris had to rip out the back panel of the top, reposition it and re-stitch as the factory fit was not even close.
As can happen along the way, we grew attached to the little runabout, so I decided to buy it from Jeff and turn it into an all-out touring car. Robin Pharis (Kevin’s Dad ) did a separate engine and transmission full build for the car. Robin is truly one of the experts in our hobby. The original July 1923 engine and transmission will stay with the car.
The ‘23 Is back on the road, but there is still more to come. Chris and I will soon be installing a new Layne’s K.C. Warford transmission and accessory brakes. Down the road we will also be changing out the intake and carburetor.
Sadly, I have no history of the car other than it was last Registered about 30 years ago.
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- First Name: David
- Last Name: Ruedy
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1915 Model T Runabout
- Location: Yukon, Oklahoma
- MTFCA Number: 50076
Re: Another One is Back on the Road
Great job, nice looking car. i would also find it hard to part with it!
David - Yukon, OK
1915 Model T Runabout
1915 Model T Runabout
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Topic author - Posts: 17
- Joined: Thu Jan 10, 2019 2:02 pm
- First Name: Richard
- Last Name: Instness
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1912 touring, 1923 runabout, 1926 coupe
- Location: Citrus Heights, CA
- MTFCA Number: 14107
Re: Another One is Back on the Road
More photos
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- Last Name: Rootlieb
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Re: Another One is Back on the Road
Looks very nice.
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- Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 1:32 am
- First Name: Ignacio
- Last Name: Valdes
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924 Touring
- Location: Houston, Tx
- MTFCA Number: 50406
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Re: Another One is Back on the Road
Sweet motor.
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- First Name: Mario
- Last Name: Brossard
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1911 Touring and 1914 speedster
- Location: Quebec City Canada
- MTFCA Number: 30981
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Re: Another One is Back on the Road
Congrats! Well done. Always nice having another T on the road again!
Super Mario Bross
1911 Touring
1914 Speedster
1911 Touring
1914 Speedster
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- First Name: Norman
- Last Name: Kling
- Location: Alpine California
Re: Another One is Back on the Road
What kind of wheels are those? The usual de-mountable wheels have 4 bolts. Yours have 6. You have done a good job in making it look good. Hopefully, it will run good too and you can join in many tours and parades. Model T's are fun in many ways.
Norm
Norm
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- First Name: Don
- Last Name: Allen
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924 Touring
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Re: Another One is Back on the Road
Congrats Richard. It's good to see another T returned to the road.
1924 Touring
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Topic author - Posts: 17
- Joined: Thu Jan 10, 2019 2:02 pm
- First Name: Richard
- Last Name: Instness
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1912 touring, 1923 runabout, 1926 coupe
- Location: Citrus Heights, CA
- MTFCA Number: 14107
Re: Another One is Back on the Road
Norman, those are period accessory steel spoked wheels made by Atlas Wheel Company. They are also commonly referred to as PG&E Wheels.
I am hoping to have this car on the national tour in Spokane next year.
I am hoping to have this car on the national tour in Spokane next year.