The car history begins in north of Sweden. The car was used between 1920-28 when probably the front shaft was damaged. The car body was removed and the frame and motor converted to a cross cutter. I became the lucky owner of the car at 1993 and it was trailed 850 kilometers to my home in Bjarred, south of Sweden. My wife wasn�t as enthusiastic as me. I reminded her about half ownership and coming "classic-car rallys". She didn�t seem convinced at all.





After so called "origin control" by The Swedish Motor Vehicle Inspection we began the dismantling. All parts were removed, the steel was sand blasted and primed, and finaly placed at the attic, awaiting for repair.









The dry and cool climate in north Sweden has saved the wood and the bodysteel.












The motor was filled up with heavy lube oil in the past by an intelligent person and wasn�t stuck. We could easy crank it by hand. After dismantle and cleaning, we established the wear on crankshaft, camshaft and cylinderliners were within the limits. Five days later and a gallon of kerosene made the motor look as new. Valves, springs, pistonrings and seals were renewed. Oversized stainless valve stems came from US. The original cast iron pistons were saved. We want to maintain the low idling-speed, torque and the typically T- ford sound. The mise have done a good job with the electric wiring. Only the cupper remained. The radiator was leaking but repairable. All bushings in the gearbox were renewed.




The wheels were dismantled, cleaned and soaked with linseed oil and turpentine mix for 6 months. The Hickory was good. No putrification. Some spokes were loose. A couple of 0,5 mm thick steelwedges between the spokes in the hub did a great jobb. The spokes were originaly painted black, but we kept them unpainted







The reconditioned motor, ready for the first test run.











The motor was started 9:th sept 1994 for the first time. A lot of smoke but it worked. Not bad after almost 80 years. After some minor adjustments at ignition and carburator it runs smoother than my Saab. My wife slowly begins change her opinion.






The first trial run around the neighbourhood in Bjarred Sweden. The gas tank is perfect as drivers seat.













All body parts has to be fitted and removed again, before the final black coating.












The upholstery and top cover are pergamoid. The seats are padded with horsehair and cotton wool.










Ready for the final test at the Swedish Motor Vehicle Inspection.










It passed. No remarks.

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