The Lincoln Highway was the first marked transcontinental route across the United States. You would install them if rain or snow was coming. “Weed” brand tire chains were kept under the back seat in dry weather. This fellow is pointing at another very popular factory option on all years of Model T. ![]() Normally it would be mounted above the running board, not underneath. This was a factory option from 1909 – 1914. This owner also has purchased the optional Prestolite carbide generator. You needed to carry two spare tires on USA built Model T’s since the front tire size was 30 X3 and the rear tires were 30 X 3 1/2. In reality the lamps were easy to use and quite bright.Īnother brand of spare tire carrier. The instruction sheet for carbide lamp operation seems to be quite complex. New for 1913 was the “Made in USA” and maker’s cartouche in the hubcap below the “high F” Ford script.Ī 1913 Ford catalogue shows the proper location of the carbide generator just forward of the “Ford” script on the running board.Ĭarbide generators used by Ford in 1913 were made by either Corcoran (shown above) or JNO Brown. Notice the hubcaps in 1913 have a black background, typical of all Ford hubcaps from mid 1911 until 1920. This one has electrified headlamps and an accessory spare tire mount on the running board. ![]() The delivery bodies were left over from 1912, the result of ordering more bodies than the market could bear.įord produced nearly 127,000 tourings during the 1913 model year. The models and prices announced were as follows:įord records also claim that one coupe was built in 1913, probably for a Ford executive since it was not a cataloged offering. The 1913 model year began September 1, 1912. Let’s look at the very interesting 1913 model year in this edition of Model T Ford Fix. Ford completely redesigned the body and fenders for the 1913 model year, and changed nearly every other part of the car as well. Must have been a cold day when this man brought home his brand new 1913 Model T Touring.
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