What were the new features of the 1915 Ford Model T?
What were the new features of the 1915 Ford Model T?
Introduced in June 1914 were the new for 1915 features – billed front fenders, and cowl lamps with integral brackets that secured them to the firewall. Ford publicity photo, property of The Henry Ford. Notice the hubcaps have a black painted background, typical of all Model T hubcaps beginning in late 1911 model year.
What kind of oil cap did they use in 1915?
The oil cap used in 1915 was stamped from steel, embossed with Ford script, and engraved MADE IN USA. The earliest 1915 front fenders have four rivets and are billed on the front. This one has a crack, not uncommon for 100 year old steel.
What kind of Horn was used in a 1915 Ford?
The earliest 1915 front fenders have four rivets and are billed on the front. This one has a crack, not uncommon for 100 year old steel. Ford continued to supply all cars with bulb type horns for the 1915 model year. The 1915 horns were supplied by three manufacturers which were Rubes, Standard Thermometer, and Nonpariel.
What kind of coils did Model T engines have in 1914?
Starting with engine serial number 578,042 on September 4, 1914 all Model T engines now had a “double stacked” magneto coil assembly equipped with 16 T5634 coils on the new cast iron coil mounting bracket. Magnets now were 3/4″ thick. Cars continued to be produced with carbide lamps.
What kind of body does a 1915 Ford have?
This 1915 Ford wears a Speedster body by Detroit Body Company and is based on a 1915 Model T frame. It was assembled in 1975 by Ford Model T Club of America and Bill Barth.
When did the first 1915 Ford Center door come out?
Prototype 1915 center door in a Ford publicity photo sent to dealers in late September 1914. Many features seen on this car never made it to production including the odd coach lamps on the body, the fenders, and the unusually louvered hood. Ford hoped to expand its market share by adding two new body styles for the 1915 model year.
