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Model T-tractor anyone know about such a thing?

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Debra Durr

05-01-2005 10:26:06

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Has anyone ever heard of this? Or know anything about this?

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Jon H

05-02-2005 17:14:34

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Re: Model T-tractor anyone know about such a thing in reply to Debra Durr, 05-01-2005 10:26:06

Not only tractor conversions,but also 1-1/2 ton, chain drive truck conversions. Plus many devices to belt or pto power stationary equipment off a rear wheel or the front of the crankshaft. Many were advertized as quickly convertable back to use as a car. I bet most stayed converted,as none looked like the return to a car would take anything less than 1/2 day. As a tractor,can you imagine how short a model t's engine life would be,running in the dirt with no air cleaner?

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wolfmantractor

05-02-2005 17:01:31

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Re: Model T-tractor anyone know about such a thing in reply to Debra Durr, 05-01-2005 10:26:06

A guy in our county has one & brought it to our Co. fair collector tractor display a few years ago. If you want, I can get his phone # etc.

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Bernie in MA

05-02-2005 16:13:23

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Re: Model T-tractor anyone know about such a thing in reply to Debra Durr, 05-01-2005 10:26:06

I saw one years ago similar to the picture below except the gear teeth were on the inner side of the back wheels. Someone told me that this didn't result in the wheels turning backward in the forward gears. Any input?

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RayP(MI)

05-02-2005 18:43:46

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Re: Model T-tractor anyone know about such a thing in reply to Bernie in MA, 05-02-2005 16:13:23

If the T"s axle was on the front side of the wheels, and drove a wheel with the gear teeth INSIDE the wheel, that would work - however tractor"s wheelbase would be longer, unless the driveshaft was shortened and T"s axle moved forward! As someone below noted, there were any number of conversions being done.

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RayP(MI)

05-01-2005 18:45:05

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Re: Model T-tractor anyone know about such a thing in reply to Debra Durr, 05-01-2005 10:26:06

Try this - photo stolen from a calendar, sorry, I can"t come up with the publisher or author to give credit where credit is due.

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RayP(MI) another one

05-01-2005 18:49:14

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Re: Model T-tractor anyone know about such a thing in reply to RayP(MI), 05-01-2005 18:45:05

This photo may not be a model T, but fits in the conversion class. Maybe someone has an idea of origin. Photo courtesy of Michael Peterson.

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fixerupper

05-01-2005 15:25:39

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Re: Model T-tractor anyone know about such a thing in reply to Debra Durr, 05-01-2005 10:26:06

We have one stored at our local threshing show. Don't know who manufactured it, but it appears to be a sub-frame with steel tractor wheels that is added to the back of the model T frame. If memory serves me right it is chain drive from the car axle to the wheels. This one is just a frame with no body. Some kits allowed the owner to keep the body on the car so it could be converted back to road use.

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Bill(Wis)

05-01-2005 15:08:50

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Re: Model T-tractor anyone know about such a thing in reply to Debra Durr, 05-01-2005 10:26:06

There were all sorts of attachments for Model Ts. Some of them were designed to convert the T into a tractor. Look at the vintage photos of this website for examples. Never saw one, only pictures. I believe Sears sold one type. There were also numerous variations of "Doodlebugs" with the T being a favorite basis for one because they were plentiful, cheap and easy to work on.

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Don L C

05-01-2005 20:37:45

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Re: Model T-tractor anyone know about such a thing in reply to Bill(Wis), 05-01-2005 15:08:50

I had a "Doodlebug" motor scooter sold through "Western Auto" stores.....nothing to do with a model T Ford...

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Bill(Wis)

05-02-2005 06:27:15

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Re: Model T-tractor anyone know about such a thing in reply to Don L C, 05-01-2005 20:37:45

Thanks for reminding me of those. I remember them coming out right after WWII. They were popular for a short while.

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Bob

05-01-2005 10:55:08

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Re: Model T-tractor anyone know about such a thing in reply to Debra Durr, 05-01-2005 10:26:06

There were DOZENS of companies offing conversion kits. Post a picture. I'd like to see it!!!

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mark

05-01-2005 10:29:41

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Re: Model T-tractor anyone know about such a thing in reply to Debra Durr, 05-01-2005 10:26:06

I seen one several years ago. I believe it was a conversion folks could buy to convert Tin Lizzie into a tractor..maybe they were factory built as well.

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