Ford Model T Cutaway Chassis, circa 1926
THF154397 / Ford Model T Cutaway Chassis, circa 1926
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Artifact Overview
This cutaway was constructed in the workshops of Agencia Ford Stabile, a Ford distributor in Rosario, Argentina. It was assembled using miscellaneous Model T components from several different years (the engine block is 1922) -- amply demonstrating the interchangeability of Model T parts. It was exhibited in the distributor's showroom and at automobile shows in order to better familiarize Argentineans with the Model T.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Chassis (Vehicle component)
Date Made
circa 1926
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
32.384.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Agencia Ford Stabile.
Material
Metal
Dimensions
Height: 61.5 in
Width: 63.5 in
Length: 133 in
Diameter: 24.25 in
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