In another post, a new member described a Model T he purchased that has what appears to be a cut-off touring body with a turtle deck added. He asked the forum how he should best proceeds. Others have posted that he should consider removing the turtle deck, and add a wooden pickup box. I also think that would be a good solution. At this point his car has probably existed as a cut-off longer than its original configuration as a touring car.
I though it might be nice if folks who have a cut-off touring pickup would post pictures of their vehicles here, so that Josh could get a better idea of what his existing T could look like. I think they make very practical T's.
Post a photo of your cut-off Touring pickup for new member Josh
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- First Name: Wayne
- Last Name: Jorgensen
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1915 Runabout, 1918 Runabout
- Location: Batavia, IL
- Board Member Since: 2013
Post a photo of your cut-off Touring pickup for new member Josh
Wayne Jorgensen, Batavia, IL
1915 Runabout
1918 Runabout
1915 Runabout
1918 Runabout
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- First Name: Mark
- Last Name: Strange
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- Location: Hillsboro, MO
- Board Member Since: 2013
Re: Post a photo of your cut-off Touring pickup for new member Josh
Here is my 1924. I can't take much credit, I bought it this way for the most part. I did install the upholstery, top, spare tire, and basket. I broke an axle shaft on the stock rear end, so I replaced it with a Ruckstell two-speed rear axle. The tilt bed sure makes battery access easy.
The rear fenders are supported by custom brackets to allow the bed to tilt, but I think that roadster rear fender irons, attached to the 4 x 4 bed support rails, would also work.
The rear fenders are supported by custom brackets to allow the bed to tilt, but I think that roadster rear fender irons, attached to the 4 x 4 bed support rails, would also work.

Mark Strange
Hillsboro, MO
1924 Cut-off Touring (now a pickup)
Hillsboro, MO
1924 Cut-off Touring (now a pickup)
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- First Name: Larry
- Last Name: Smith
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 13 Touring, 13 Roadster, 17 Coupelet, 25 Roadster P/U
- Location: Lomita, California
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Re: Post a photo of your cut-off Touring pickup for new member Josh
On a tour last week, there was a 1922 cut off. Someone had taken an L arm for the top saddles, and welded them to a special plate made to fit where the striker plate used to be for the rear doors. The L arm was welded upside down, and the top saddles installed. Pretty cool!
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- First Name: Mark
- Last Name: Gregush
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- Location: Portland Or
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Re: Post a photo of your cut-off Touring pickup for new member Josh
My 1925 cut down
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
1925 Cut down pickup
1948 Ford F2 pickup

1925 Cut down pickup
1948 Ford F2 pickup
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- First Name: Larry
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- Location: Lomita, California
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Re: Post a photo of your cut-off Touring pickup for new member Josh
On a recent tour, I saw a 1923 cut off that had unique top saddle arms. A plate, the same size as the rear striker plate was made, and an L arm welded or brazed to it upside down. This allowed the top saddle to be mounted for support of the top. Great idea.