Thread: Model T doors.

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As some of you may have noticed, I have been collecting 26/27 Model T Ford bodies and parts. I have 3 pairs of coupe/2dr sedan doors and 3 front doors from 4dr sedans. On 2 pairs of the coupe doors and all of the 4 door doors, the center hinge is just above the body molding. But on the 2door sedan that I bought, the doors for it have the center hinge right in the body molding section. Was this a differance between the 26 and 27 or what? The doors fit perfectly otherwise and have the same dimensions. What gives?

Somthing about "The Improved Ford" was going on in that time frame I don't have info on which was first but there were many body changes in the 26/27 models which started in the 25 model. From what I have they say that the first years colors were made avaliable for bodies but fenders and truckes remained black. Hope this helps

Originally Posted by cffisher

Somthing about "The Improved Ford" was going on in that time frame I don't have info on which was first but there were many body changes in the 26/27 models which started in the 25 model. From what I have they say that the first years colors were made avaliable for bodies but fenders and truckes remained black. Hope this helps

That does give me a little insight as to why they are different. Now I would like to know which is which? As a Hot Rodder, its not a great concern since I can modify it to fit. But if I sell off some of these parts, I would like to know what they are so as not to misrepresent what I may be selling.

I think you'll have to find another person with a thicker book.

FYI I got that info from Standard Catalog of "American Cars 1805-1942"
First edition First printing 1985. Lots of info.

I emailed modelthaven.com and they advised me that the doors with the center hinge above the body molding are 1925 T. But the good news is that they line up perfect otherwise on my 27 coupe and by the time I get done chopping them, I wont need to use the center hinge.....

T coupes not only look great chopped, but are about the easiest chops in existance because of being so square. This new body you scored looks pretty solid, but I thought your old one looked ok too.


Don

The only tricky part of chopping a T coupe (or sedan) is the fact that the windows slant out at the top, causing more work to line up the glass channels and moldings. Other than that, its like cutting a deck of cards.

Originally Posted by R Pope

The only tricky part of chopping a T coupe (or sedan) is the fact that the windows slant out at the top, causing more work to line up the glass channels and moldings. Other than that, its like cutting a deck of cards.

No problem...The only glass going in mine is the windshield...

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

T coupes not only look great chopped, but are about the easiest chops in existance because of being so square. This new body you scored looks pretty solid, but I thought your old one looked ok too.
Don

The old body was ok but had some rust issues but this new one is alot better condition! I just got back from picking it up. I was amazed at the great condition of this one and how complete it is! Almost a shame to cut it up...
I'll post some better shots later today....