http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/119926.html
Above is a great thread with lots of photos and serial numbers etc.....
http://mtfci2002.readyhosting.com/manuals/Model_T_Service_Manual/mtsm.html
"I have 2 drawings of the front axle. One is dated 12/26/1916 while the other is dated in November of 1919.
The
1916 version says spindles are 51-15/16" apart with tolerance of +/-
1/8" while the perch holes are 36-1/2" with tolerance of +/- 1/8"
The
1919 version says spindles are 51-25/32" apart with tolerance of +/-
1/8" while the perch holes are 36-11/32" with tolerance of +/- 1/8"
I have no idea if it was different on the earlier axle or the later versions either."
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29/19908.html
This post discusses the differences in the Murray Fahnstock drawing and actual measurements taken by one of the posters.....
"6. I did a spot check of
the touring body drawing on page 150 of Fahnestock's "The Model T
FordOwner" which Tom posted above. I compared the drawing against what I
believe is a mostly original 1918 Beaudett touring (USA produced). Only
one measurement was the same -- the passenger front door opening was
exactly 17 inches as his drawing indicated. The other 3 or 4 places I
could easily check were all slightly larger than his dimensions with the
exception of the distance between the body irons on the side which were
1/8 inch LESS distance than his drawing.
That may be caused
just from the differences in the bodies (he even has 1/4 inch difference
shown on his touring body at the rear width between the different
bodies (i.e. that 25 7/16 or 25 9/16 measurement would be multiplied by 2
for the total width of 50 14/16 or 51 2/16 inches wide at the back of
the touring). The differences in my body could also be due to wear and
tear over the years, sagging frame, kids playing in/on the car (hey I
was one of those kids a long time ago) etc.
I could also have
misread or mismeasured the car or multiplied the 1/2 numbers from
centerline that he shows (never do math in public). But on my touring at
the body irons the rear top bow rotates he shows it 25 5/8 inches x 2 =
50 10/8 or 51 1/4 inches. Mine measures 51 13/16 or mine was 9/16 or
3/4 inch wider than shown.
The next rear measurement across
the body from rear door opening to rear door opening he shows 23 5/8
times 2 for 46 10/8 or 47 1/4. Mine is 48 wide (measured at the top --
it gets smaller as you go lower on the body) so mine is 3/4 inch wider
there also.
The next width location I measured from the inside
of one front side body iron to the inside of the other front body iron.
He shows 25 5/8 times 2 for 50 10/8 or 51 1/4. Mine measured 51 7/8 or
5/8 inch wider (oh -- and until just now, I never really noticed that I
could push in on some of those parts and make the distances smaller by
about 1/16 to 1/8 inch depending on how hard you push.
My rear door opening is 3/16 inch more than he shows."
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Monday, October 19, 2015
Model T
http://www.shorpy.com/
Lots of info....
http://www.fordwood.com/which_t_do_you_have.htm
http://largescalemodelers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=20
http://www.macsautoparts.com/store/model-t-specs/
http://public.fotki.com/TheNewcityFamily/model-car-projects-/1908-to-1927-ford-m/page6.html
Bore for spindle bolt (kingpin) 5.045"-.505"
for first 5/16" of lower yoke, then 1/2" x 20 SAE threads to end
Spindle body length 4.748"-4.750" (end size)
Width of yoke (upper) .685"-.690"
Width of yoke (lower) .685"-.690"
Wheelbase was 100 inches (254 cm); while standard tread width was 56 in (142 cm),
Tires were pneumatic clincher type, 30 in (76 cm) in diameter, 3.5 in (8.9 cm) wide in the rear, 3 in (7.5 cm) wide in the front.
This link has some nice pictures and specs
http://www.modelt.ca/specifications-fs.html
Model A stuff
http://www.motormayhem.net/model-a-ford-reference-page/body-specifications/
Antique wheel manufacturer
http://www.calimerswheelshop.com/Body_Frame.html
American Vintage Rims.....nice specs and photos
http://www.americanvintagerims.com/
Lots of info....
http://www.fordwood.com/which_t_do_you_have.htm
http://largescalemodelers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=20
http://www.macsautoparts.com/store/model-t-specs/
http://public.fotki.com/TheNewcityFamily/model-car-projects-/1908-to-1927-ford-m/page6.html
Front Axle Specifications
Yoke opening for spindle body 4.748"-4.752"Bore for spindle bolt (kingpin) 5.045"-.505"
for first 5/16" of lower yoke, then 1/2" x 20 SAE threads to end
Spindle body length 4.748"-4.750" (end size)
Width of yoke (upper) .685"-.690"
Width of yoke (lower) .685"-.690"
Wheelbase was 100 inches (254 cm); while standard tread width was 56 in (142 cm),
Tires were pneumatic clincher type, 30 in (76 cm) in diameter, 3.5 in (8.9 cm) wide in the rear, 3 in (7.5 cm) wide in the front.
This link has some nice pictures and specs
http://www.modelt.ca/specifications-fs.html
Model A stuff
http://www.motormayhem.net/model-a-ford-reference-page/body-specifications/
Antique wheel manufacturer
http://www.calimerswheelshop.com/Body_Frame.html
American Vintage Rims.....nice specs and photos
http://www.americanvintagerims.com/
30" x 3"30" x 3.5" 28" x 3" *30" x 3.5" |
(24") (23") (22") 4 Lug. |
$135.00 $135.00 $135.00 $225.00 |
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