1924 Ford Model T

Depot Hack Wagon

4 - Cyl.

Unspecified

1111111

Gasoline

I am assisting a friend sell his Model T Depot hack. He'es moving and it has to go quickly. I will answer what questions I can or forward them to the owner, so please ask, but be patient as far as the respons goes as it may take a day or so to get back to you. I have inspected the car and as an owner of two Model T's myself and run a restoration shop (www.vintagegaragevt.com) so I generally know what I am looking at. I can offer this description: The car has been in regular use for parades and trips to the village. The current owner has had it since 2000 and has driven and worked on it continuously. The Depot Hack body has been completely rebuilt over the past few years, combining some elements of what is believed to be an older body with new wood. It's very solid and the varnish and workmanship are outstanding. Seats are excellent. The everflex/vinyl top does have a crack in the rear and the car comes with new top material. It probably cracked as it was applied 'hot' or in the sun and then shrank and cracked in colder weather. The new owner gets replacement material and it's an easy fix. The rest of the body is really nice. The rear has a drop tailgate that is robust and lets you put in groceries or horse feed or the Christmas tree... since 'tis the Season. The paint on the bonnet and fenders is older, but the sheetmetal is superb. If these are not reproduction fenders (they may be) they were superb NOS parts when they were painted and installed. There is no rust anywhere. IMHO, the fenders/running boards are reproductions. They are just too perfect to be original. The paint on one fender has flaked off and has crazed on one fender. This is an easy respray and can be handled before you pick up the car. Recent mechanical work on the car was performed by noted Model T mechanical restorer Adam Hubacz of Vermont. Adam maintains both my T's and was pictured in the Langs Model T Parts catalog a couple of years ago. His work is first rate. Among the work he has done was pull the head, clean bead blast and deck. Lap in all valves. Install new timer, coils (and adjust), belt, fit manifolds to ports perfectly, rebuild carb, time and tune. The car runs very well and quietly, though the engine has not been rebuilt. For a 'runabout' the mechanics are fantastic and you will get many years of use with minimal maintenance. If you plan on using the car for long distance touring, you will likely want to lubricate springs, replace some of the front end bushings and go through it fully mechanically. The rear and front springs on the car are both excellent, but need some oil. My own T's had badly worn spring packs. These are really nice and seem to have little or no leaf wear despite some surface rust and paint. But it doesn't need anything in the short term to run and drive. It also has an electric starter, which makes it MUCH more usable as a runabout or weekend car since you don't need to use the starting handle every time. The radiator works well and the car does not overheat. It is fitted with a Boyce Motometer. There is a tiny pinole leak at the top of the radiator above the water line of the top tank. Bands are good and the car drives as it should. It has the larger wheels and drums appropriate for a '24. There is an ammeter to gauge magneto output and the controls work well. The Model T is the ideal 'first' early car as they are simple to work on, every part is available from catalogs and parts are inexpensive. There is a ton of technical information and support available with two national clubs and local chapters in every region of the country. For the person who has always wanted an antique and wants to jump in carefully and without a big cash outlay, this Depot Hack is perfect. It has a ton of charm and is just the thing for that weekend or summer property or for taking the kids/grandkids in parades. This is a good honest example of a depot hack that won't break the bank and which is running and ready to drive. This car is offered at no reserve and I am doing my best to describe it. If you want to come and see it, the car is just outside Stowe, Vermont. Shipping... I can't give you a quote. Please don't ask. But it is small/light enough to tow behind virtually any SUV. You can call companies such as InterCity Lines and ask for a quote from Waterbury, Vermont (there is a large parking lot there) to your location. But I can't provide. We will help get the car loaded for you and get it from Stowe to Waterbury if you decide to have it shipped. Or borrow a trailer and come get it! Please don't fill up my inbox asking for shipping quotes as I will respond with sarcasm and derision and have Santa send you lumps of coal and Nickelback CD's for Christmas! Payment -- I am flexible if you are. I accept all manner of payment, but if you want me to cash a third party check from a Nigerian Warlord's bank... be prepared to wait for it to clear! We are not looking for any trades, sorry. A few things remembered: Car comes with a new brass horn coil, but it's not fitted yet. There is an electric horn in the engine bay. It is set up for a battery (to run the starter). It has good rear view mirrors and visibility for driving. It also has the 'wide pedal' transmission pedals which makes life easy for those of us who have modern sized feet. Both my brass T's have the small pedals and it can be fun backing up!! One fender is off the car (it is photographed) as it has peeling paint. We'll put it back on before pickup and the whole car will be washed and looking pretty. The tires are a set of original "Wards" pattern tires. Very nice. Good tubes. If I remember anything else, I'll post it. I want to be as accurate and detailed as I can with this description.