The Ford Barn

karasmer · 07-19-2011, 11:50 PM

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rond · 07-20-2011, 07:49 AM

Parts for what? If you are trying to build a car from these parts I would be looking at a 1916. A lot of later parts (particularly the body) will easily interchange. The '14 axle could be used to trade for something else you need, and you could install a relatively cheap later small drum rear axle.

redmodelt · 07-21-2011, 11:00 AM

This might be of some help figuring out what you have and which way you want to go.
http://www.mtfca.com/encyclo/index.htm

John Otis · 07-21-2011, 08:53 PM

Given the parts you have and especially the early rearend I would go for a 14 car IF you have the cast ears on the rear crossmember. That early frame with the old axle along with an engine that is so similar to a later one would persuade me to make an earlier car. If your frame has a wide stamped crossmember then do as advised and build a 16 and swap that 14 axle for some necessary goodies. It really doesn't much matter. You can always just bolt a bunch of stuff together and have a blast without worrying about the details. I have always had a lot more fun with my jalopys that with my show cars.

redmodelt · 02-12-2012, 11:33 PM

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Yes there is a difference. the rear of the frame with the forged rear body brackets is square with the brackets bolted on, the rear cross member on the later style started in 1913 not 1914 is one piece and extends past the side rail of the frame. I suggest you post a photo.

07-19-2011, 11:50 PM	#1
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07-20-2011, 07:49 AM	#2
rond Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 30	Re: What year is most correct? Parts for what? If you are trying to build a car from these parts I would be looking at a 1916. A lot of later parts (particularly the body) will easily interchange. The '14 axle could be used to trade for something else you need, and you could install a relatively cheap later small drum rear axle.

07-21-2011, 11:00 AM	#3
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,342	Re: What year is most correct? This might be of some help figuring out what you have and which way you want to go. http://www.mtfca.com/encyclo/index.htm

07-21-2011, 08:53 PM	#4
John Otis Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vermont and Florida Posts: 188	Re: What year is most correct? Given the parts you have and especially the early rearend I would go for a 14 car IF you have the cast ears on the rear crossmember. That early frame with the old axle along with an engine that is so similar to a later one would persuade me to make an earlier car. If your frame has a wide stamped crossmember then do as advised and build a 16 and swap that 14 axle for some necessary goodies. It really doesn't much matter. You can always just bolt a bunch of stuff together and have a blast without worrying about the details. I have always had a lot more fun with my jalopys that with my show cars.

02-12-2012, 11:33 PM	#5
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,342	Re: What year is most correct? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes there is a difference. the rear of the frame with the forged rear body brackets is square with the brackets bolted on, the rear cross member on the later style started in 1913 not 1914 is one piece and extends past the side rail of the frame. I suggest you post a photo.