Model T Ford

MODEL T FORD PARTS, LAMPS, HORNS, SPEEDOMETERS AND TOOLS FOR SALE

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MODEL T FORD HISTORY

Automobiles had a rich history before modern CAD-designed cars with extensive safety features and cheap car insurance policies, etc. Henry Ford's Model T Ford, a key pillar of the industry, played a huge part in the rise of the motor car. The historic importance of the Model T Ford stems from Henry Ford's ambition to build an affordable automobile for the masses. When Henry formed the Ford Motor Company in 1903 automobiles were built by hand and automobile manufacture was a slow and expensive process. The early automobiles were produced in small numbers and sold for a substantial price that only the wealthy could afford. These vehicles were typically fragile and difficult to maintain and keep on the road. At the time the automobile was generally considered to be a frivolous toy for the rich, not a viable form of transportation for the common people. With the development and production of the Model T this situation changed forever. It was the first automobile to be produced in large numbers and sold at a modest price that most people could afford. It was also a simple design - light but sturdy and generally reliable and easy to keep running

The Ford Motor Company was established in 1903. After 2 years working on the design of the Model T, the first production model was produced in Detroit in October 1908.  Ford introduced the moving assembly line in 1913 and was able to produce the vehicle in large numbers. This was an important innovation and had enormous implications for the company and the automobile industry. Within five years of the introduction of the Model T, Ford was producing over 300,000 vehicles per year – a massive increase in production for the company which had built less than 9000 vehicles in 1906. Within this short period the Ford Motor Company became the dominant manufacturer of automobiles and as other manufacturers adopted these methods this industry rapidly grew to become the most important manfucturing industry in the USA. The contribution to the American economy was substantial and large numbers of working men flocked to Detroit to obtain work in this burgoening industry.

The Model T was exported to a large number of countries around the world and Ford factories were established in many countries including Canada and England.

The Model T Ford continued in production until 1927 and over 15 million were built. It is long been a favourite among vintage car enthusiasts and it has been estimated that there over 500,000 are still in existence around the world.

Photo Right: Henry Ford posing with his first car (the 1896 quadricycle) and the 10 millionth Model T Ford. This photograph was taken during the celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the Ford Motor Company.

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MODEL T FORD PHOTOS AND VIDEO CLIPS

We have gathered a collection of period photographs and archival video clips of the Model T Ford.These can be viewed by clicking on the links below. The photo collection includes examples of some interesting modified Model Ts. Due to the affordablity and reliability of these vehicles they were applied to a wide variety of uses - buses, fire engines, snowmobiles, railcars, police cars and vans, ambulances, dump trucks, armoured cars, even rocket transporters!. They were also modified for camping and some owners created mobile homes out of their Model T. We have also included some images of the period Model T Ford advertising brochures and catalogs.

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BOOKS ABOUT THE MODEL T FORD

A wide range of books have been written about the Model T Ford. They include early books written during the 1910s to 1920s which provided Model T owner's with a general guide to the maintenance and repair of the vehicle. There were a small number of early publications produced by the Ford Motor Company including service manuals and guides to the repair of specific components. There were also a range of early fun books that compiled the various jokes about the Model T which were popular during this perod.

During the 1950s to 1980s there were a wide range of books published that provided information about the history of the vehicle and also information to assist restorers. Many of these books are now out-of-print. We specialise in the hard to find books and offer a range of books for sale including the early publications and the restoration and history books written by Model T experts such as Murray Fahnestock and Bruce McCalley.

The out-of-print books that we have available include the following:

1910 to 1920s Publications:

• 1920s Victor Page:  The Model T Ford
• 1920s Alfred Good: The Ford Car, Truck and Tractor Repair
• 1926 Model T Ford Service (Ford Motor Company publication)
• 1920s Harold Manly: The Ford Motor car, Truck / Fordson Tractor
• 1920s E.F. Hallock: The Ford Text Book
• 1920s Dyke's encyclopedia (with Model T Ford section)
• 1920s John Bayston: The Ford car - Construction and Repair
• 1920s R.T. Nicholson - The Book of the Ford
• 1920s Temple Press - The Ford Electrical Equipment
• Bound 1920s copies of the Ford Motor Company (when available)

1950s to 1980s History and Restoration Books:

• Model T Ford Authentic Accessories
• Model T Ford Scrapbook
• Model T Ford Service: Detailed Instructions for Servicing Ford Cars
• Farewell to Model T
• Model T Ford Service Bulletin Essentials
• Henry's Wonderful Model T Ford
• Model T Ford Sales and Service Data Manual
• Model T Ford Owner's Supply Book (Accessories)
• From Here to Obscurity
• The Fast Ford Handbook - Secrets of Model T Ford Speed
• Model T Ford: The Car that changed the world

Model T Ford Tools

We are selling a large range of original Model T Ford tools. This includes those that were included in the tool kit that the owner's received when they purchased their Model T from the Ford dealership, the Ford factory service and repair tools and the aftermarket specialty tools made by firms such as Walden, Stevens, KR Wilson and others.

The tools we have for sale include the following:

Tool kit tools
We offer the full range of original tools that were included in the Model T tool kit. This includes wrenches, adjustable wrench, screwdriver, pliers and the hard to find Ford script oil can, tyre pump, and jack. We also have a limited number of the rare original tool kit bags.
Prices start from $20

Ford dealership 3z and 5z tools
We have a wide range of the special 3z and 5z stamped Ford tools that were produced by the Ford Motor Company for servicing the Model T and sold to Ford dealerships. This includes the gear and transmission pullers, rear wheels pullers, and specialty wrenches.

Walden specialty tools
We offer the full range of original service tools that were produced by Walden for the Model T. This includes the valve grinders, wrenches and speed wrenches.

Other specialty tools
We also sell a range of tools that were produced by various tool manufacturers including KW Wilson, Herbrand, Mossberg, Knowlson, Stevens and others. These include valve lifters, gear pullers, valve grinders, tools for working on tops and curtains, spring spreaders and others.
 

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