Tin Lizzys

I mentioned in my last blog post about a company in Buffalo, NY that sells Model T parts. It turns out that although their selection is great, they do not carry every part. Some "T" parts you just have to get original. 

On Thursday, my first Model T part arrived from El Paso, Texas from my good friend Armando Villalobos. I found him on Ebay and purchased an original radiator fan! This is not a reproduction, this bad boy is original with FORD script:

You can purchase reproduction fans, but you can't purchase the attached "pully" system with it so this was a great find.

Keeping in the spirit of original parts.........I am now the proud owner of not only one Model T, but two!

(hence the plural blog post title "Tin Lizzys"

This week I purchased a 1921 Model T. It's currently in a field in Brockville, Ontario so in the coming weeks I will be towing it to my house to strip off as many parts as I can to use for my restoration project.

Here's the story on the 21 T:

Last week I came across this Ebay auction for a 1921 Model T. I placed my highest bid and the auction ended with the reserve not being met so I didn't win. I put a low bid in hoping to get lucky but it just didn't work out. A few days later, the seller contacted me and asked me if I was still interested in the car and if I wanted to make deal........advantage Henderson. 

After a bit of negotiating, we agreed on a price and now it's mine.  

Here is the original auction description

1921 Model T - The Frame is in good condition for what it is, but the front axle is not attached but is in"rolling condition". it has the whole back suspension and front, original drive train, transmission (pedals still move), rear axle, engine black (cracked), and has one running board. it also has all the other attachments that you see in the picture. there is also 1 spare tire with it, as well if u do need extra wheels i do have some for sale. 

Below are the pictures they are a tad grainy - Don't Laugh:

The above picture is what caught my interest. I am missing the transmission cover, pedals and oil pan screws (all in the above pic). These items can't be purchased re-manufactured. 

This comes with five wheels which are all in horrible shape, but it doesn't matter because all I need is the  hub assemblies which all seem to be intact. Other notable parts I can use are the engine mounts, bolts, fender arms, possibly the lone running board, battery box, u joints, and rear suspension mounts. 

Soon it will be time to break out the old angle grinder and wire wheel to start blasting off the rust. 

Two new developments.............

1. I sent out my engine head to Car Quest in Kitchener. They have a machine shop and they are going to machine the engine head and test it to make sure it has no cracks. Here's a pic I took just before I dropped it off:

Next blog post I will have an updated pic of the head all nice and machined! 

2. I talked to the owner of local Radiator shop in Kitchener (right around the corner from Car Quest) about testing and possibly recoiling my rad. 

Phillips Bros Radiator on Charles Street (http://www.philrad.com/).

Lucky for me this company has been in business since the 50's and is familiar with this style of rad and has assured me they have the knowledge to get it in working order.

Stay tuned! Thanks for reading and if any of the above doesn't make sense it's probably because I have been drinking and blogging. It's Friday give me a break.