24 or 25?
I bought a Model T in the fall that had been in a garage since 1964 or so. It did not have a title, so in the process of getting it titled, I wanted to figure out what year it is? The engine is a 24, but it had some 25 characteristics, primarily 21" black wood spoke wheels. Today I looked at the Restoration and Judging Guidelines from the MTFCI and here is what I came up with:
Hood apron has a hole with a grommet for the headlight wire and carriage bolts like a 25; tail light attaches to spare tire mount, like a 25. Door striker is vertical with 3 screws. Standards say vertical with two screws for a 25, vertical for a 24. Aluminum body tag on inside of firewall has four rivets, like a 24. Floorboards appear to have a deflector, like a 25. Carb linkage appears to be 25, but serial number is for a 24. Front spring has 6 leaves and Hassler shocks.
I realize that Model Ts got modified over the years, so anything can happen. It does seem to be a 25, except for the firewall patent tag.
What do those wiser than I think? Photos included for most most items discussed.
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