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to Year-by-Year 1908-1927 Ford Model T Reference Guide
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBERS: 9,008,372
to 10,994,033 calendar year. 8,122,675 to 10,266,471
fiscal year (August 1, 1923 to July 31, 1924).
MODEL YEAR DATES: August
1923 to August 1924.
BODY TYPES: Touring,
Runabout, Tudor and Fordor Sedans, Coupe, Chassis and
?C? Cab Truck.
MAJOR MODEL YEAR FEATURES: Same
models as the later 1923 (which Ford referred to as
?1924?s?). The Fordor sedan now had steel lower panels
although aluminum continued in the upper sections; doors
on the closed cars changed to steel during the year,
eliminating the wood framework used in the previous
doors. Cowl vent in the closed cars.
A new tail lamp/license plate assembly appeared
during the year and became the ?standard? through 1927.
?Four-dip? Engine pan was introduced.
COLORS: All
cars were painted black, with black fenders.
UPHOLSTERY: Imitation
leather in the open cars. The pattern was a stitched
vertical pleat design on both seat bottoms and backs.
Closed car upholstery was brown cloth with a lined
pattern.
FENDERS: Front:
Curved and crowned as in 1923. In late 1924 (1925
models) the front f/ender was given a wider appearance
by moving the embossed bead to the inside edge (it now
runs under the splash apron). The rear fender was
made slightly wider and now flares outward at the
junction with the running board. (This ?new? style has
often been referred to as ?truck fenders? but they were
standard on all passenger cars in 1925 and trucks in
1926 and 1927.)
SPLASH APRON: Same
as later 1923 type.
RUNNING BOARDS: Same
as 1923.
HOOD: ?High?
hood, same as later 1923.
DASHBOARD (Firewall):
Steel as in that used in the later 1923 production.
CHASSIS: Same
as 1923. Painted black.
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: Pressed
steel, black painted, quadrant, Zinc-plated spark and
throttle levers, with flattened metal ends. Gear case
was brass but zinc plated, one piece assembly. Wheel was
16? outside diameter, made of ?Fordite? (synthetic
material), and painted black. The wheel spider is
pressed steel and painted black. Horn button was on left
side of the column.
FRONT AXLE: Same
as the 1923 cars.
REAR AXLE: Same
as 1923.
DRIVESHAFT HOUSING: Same
as 1923.
REAR RADIUS AND BRAKE RODS: Same
as 1923.
WHEELS: Used
30 by 3 tires in front; 30 by 3-1/2 in the rear on
non-demountable-equipped open cars. Front wheels used
taper-roller (Timken) bearings except in the
non-starter, non-demountable open cars. Hub caps were
the same design as 1921 but were now made of zinc.
Demountable-rim wheels were standard on closed cars, and
optional on the open models; used 30 by 3-1/2 tires all
around.
SPRINGS: Non-tapered,
front and rear. ?U? shaped shackles.
RADIATOR: Same
as the later 1923 high style.
ENGINE: Same
as 1923. Starter was still optional on the open cars.
Light-weight pistons and the oil tube with the larger
funnel were introduced during the year.
ENGINE PAN: ?Four-dip?
pan is introduced as a running change during 1924.
OIL FILLER CAP: The
mushroom-shaped cap, made of steel, with three flutes.
ENGINE CRANK: Same
as 1923 one piece type with the rolled-in-place handle
sleeve.
ENGINE FAN: Same
as 1923.
MANIFOLDS: Same
as previous.
CARBURETORS: Kingston
Model L4, Holley Model NH, or Ford F.
CARBURETOR STOVE: Sheet
metal type which rose vertically at the rear of the
carburetor and mated with the exhaust manifold at the
rear corner, being held by the rear manifold retaining
stud/nut. Less expensive design eliminates the separate
mounting tab which was riveted to the previous type.
MUFFLER: Pressed
steel type with no tail pipe.
FUEL TANK: Elliptical,
under the front seat. Mounting brackets clamped to the
tank. Outlet was between the center and the right side,
between the frame rails. The Sedans continued the square
tank under the driver?s seat.
TRANSMISSION: Three-pedal
standard-design. Pedals were of the plain type.
Transmission cover was cast iron. Tapered inspection
door, held with six screws. The door was of pressed
steel with an embossed pattern.
COIL BOX ASSEMBLY: Same
as 1923.
LAMPS: Magneto
powered electric type on the non-starter cars, and six
volt electric on the starter models. Black steel rims.
Side and tail lamps were similar to 1917 on the
non-starter cars. The oil tail lamp was turned sideways
with a small red lens on the side (now the rear) and a
large clear lens on the door to illuminate the license
plate. Starter cars had a redesigned tail light which
was mounted on the license plate bracket. This new style
was used through 1927.
HORN: Magneto
powered electric on non-starter cars, but six volt on
starter models.
WINDSHIELD: Same
as 1923.
TOP: Same
as 1923.
SPEEDOMETER: Not
standard equipment.
TURTLE DECK: Same
as 1923.
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JAN 9 |
Acc.
235, General Letters, Ford Archives |
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Announcement of all-steel body and cab for
trucks. Express body to which stakes, etc.,
might be added.
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JAN 18 |
Letter from Chicago Branch |
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The
Ford Motor Company enters the new year with a
new product, an all-steel combination truck body
and cab mounted on the standard Ford One Ton
Chassis to be sold as a complete unit.
The
new body is of the open express type, so
constructed that it may be readily converted
into other body combinations by using stakes,
side boards, canopy top, screen sides, etc.
"In
fact" says the Ford statement, "the purpose in
producing the new body was to place a low cost
general utility truck, meeting body (sic)
agricultural and commercial requirements at the
disposal of ton truck users."
The
body is built of steel to withstand the most
severe usage and presents a new development in
construction. The steel sills are reinforced
with wood in order to lessen vibration and road
shocks, thus making for more durability and
longer life.
The
loading space is seven feet two inches in length
by four feet in width and of convenient and
practical depth. The end gate is strongly braced
and secured by heavy chains which hold it in
position when lowered.
The
cab, also of steel construction is extra roomy.
The seat is of artificial leather,
well-cushioned by four inch springs. Protection
from the weather is afforded by close fitting
door curtains mounted on uprights and opening
and closing with the door. An oblong window in
the back of the cab gives ample facilities for
rear vision, adding to the safety as well as the
convenience of the driver.
The
new truck which is already on display in many
Ford dealers show rooms throughout the country,
sells complete with steel cab and closed body
for $490.00 F.O.B. Detroit, being priced in
accordance with the standard Ford policy.
In
addition to the saving offered truck users in
this body, is the convenience of now being able
to buy the Ford One Ton truck complete and ready
to put into service.
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MAR 12 |
Engine production records, Ford Archives |
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Lightweight pistons first used.
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MAR 18 |
Letter from Chicago Branch |
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"We
hear stories that some salesmen are telling
their customers to be sure and look at the motor
number of any car when they buy in order to be
sure they get a late motor number. These
particular salesmen are just making a lot of
trouble for themselves because at the new plant
we have hundreds of motors that have been
standing there for thirty days or more and will
be going into the cars in the course of
production. This means that all dealers will
receive motor numbers from the Burnham plant
that will be considerably lower in number than
those motors received from the Chicago plant so
just stop your salesmen making any remarks at
all about motor numbers because in so doing they
are going to make a lot of trouble for you when
we start shipping from the new plant."
A.W.L. Gilpin
Branch Manager
P.S. In correspondence the old Ford plant in
Chicago is referred to as the Chicago plant and
the new plant is referred to as the Burnham
plant because it is near the Burnham railroad
yards.
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MAR 23 |
Engine production records, Ford Archives |
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Start
1/32" babbitt in connecting rods. In all
beginning April 23.
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MAR 24 |
Ford
Archives |
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Truck
prices: Chassis, $370. Chassis and cab, $435.
Chassis, cab and body, $490. Chassis, cab, body
and canopy roof, $520. Same with side screens,
$545. Chassis and body (no cab), $425. Chassis,
body and canopy, $455. Chassis, body, canopy and
screens, $480.
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APR 19 |
Engine production records, Ford Archives |
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New
camshaft and front bearing in all production.
Start 1/32" babbitt in universal ball cap. In
all by April 29.
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APR 29 |
Engine production records, Ford Archives |
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New
camshaft and bearing in all production.
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MAY 7 |
Engine production records, Ford Archives |
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New
rear cam bearing begun. In all by May 21.
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JUN 4 |
Engine production records, Ford Archives |
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Engine 10,000,000 built at 7:47 A.M.
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JUN 6 |
Engine production records, Ford Archives |
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1/32"
babbitt in front and center crankshaft bearings.
In all production beginning July 16.
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JUN 27 |
Acc.
235, Box 21, Ford Archives |
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"Effective immediately, all branches painting
that part of steering post which is exposed
under the hood, will discontinue same. Our
reason for not desiring to paint this portion of
the steering gear post is that when painted the
quality of the steel used in these posts is not
visible and the outstanding appearance of
strength is covered up."
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JUL 17 |
Engine production records, Ford Archives |
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New
style transmission covers began. New oil tube
with a larger funnel began this date and was
used in all production beginning August 12.
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JUL 18 |
Engine production records, Ford Archives |
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New
(four-dip) crankcase begun.
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SEP 17 |
Letter from Chicago plant |
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Windshield wiper, dash light and rear vision
mirror are three new accessories now being
offered by the Ford Motor Company through its
extensive dealer and service station
organization. In presenting these accessories,
the company has followed the policy prevailing
in the marketing of all its products, that of
giving the highest quality at the lowest
possible cost.
The
Ford windshield wiper is constructed so that the
double ply rubber is always pressed firmly
against the glass and all vibration is
eliminated, yet the wiper is easily operated.
The steel handle has a polished white metal grip
which will not rust.
The
rear vision mirror is made of polished plate
glass manufactured by the Ford Motor Company.
The mirror is held firmly by felt clamps and an
ingenious arrangement not only permits easy
adjustment to any desired position, but also
locks the mirror in position, holding it there
firmly and thus relieving the driver of the
inconvenience of making frequent adjustments in
order to maintain clear rear vision.
The
Ford dash light is neat and attractively
finished in black to harmonize with the
instrument board. A feature is the manner in
which the base of the light fits into the panel
instead of simply being attached to the surface.
This eliminates all possibility of it shaking
loose.
A
Ford emergency kit, consisting of two headlight
bulbs, a tail light bulb, a spark plug and a
tube repair outfit, also in included in the Ford
accessory line.
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SEP 29 |
Engine production records, Ford Archives |
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First
engine (10,566,001) built at River Rouge Plant.
Production continued at Highland Park until
February 13, 1925; the last number produced
there being 11,067,000. (The Rouge plant's last
number the same day was 11,198,371.)
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FORD FACTORY LETTER
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From
Ford Motor Company, Detroit office
September 29, 1924
Change in the upholstery in the Ford Fordor
Sedan, which has been effected lately, has given
the car a most attractive interior.
This
Ford type, which has been highly popular since
its introduction into the Ford line, is now
upholstered in a soft, durable cloth of
blue-slate background relieved by a royal blue
stripe. Head lining and floor rugs harmonize
nicely in color and blue silk curtains on the
three rear windows give an added tone of
richness to the interior, equally effective in
the day time and under the soft glow of the dome
light at night.
Appointments are complete, the Ford dash light,
windshield wiper and rear vision mirror now
being part of the standard equipment of the
Fordor Sedan.
With
the change in upholstery, the closed car buyer
is given a little more variety in the selection
of a car for family use --- the Fordor with its
blue interior and the always attractive Tudor,
upholstered in dark brown.
Upholstery in the Ford coupe also remains in
brown cloth, affording the most practical and
pleasing effect under the wide variety of uses
to which this popular Ford closed type is
adapted.
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OCT 30 |
Acc.
1701 Model T Releases, Ford Archives |
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T-5044B1 steering gear assembly, L.H control, 5
to 1 gear ratio adopted for use on T chassis
with 21 by 4.40 tires.
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DEC 24 |
Ford
Archives |
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Platform stake body added to truck line. |
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