1911 Ford Model T Truck with Smith Form-a-Truck Unit
THF76926 / 1911 Ford Model T Truck with Smith Form-a-Truck Unit
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Artifact Overview
The Ford Model T inspired countless aftermarket accessories. Truck conversion kits from the Smith Form-a-Truck Company allowed a Model T owner to extend and reinforce the car's frame, and to connect the rear axle and rear wheels with a chain drive. The kits also included heavier rear wheels with solid tires to replace the T's pneumatic tires.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Truck
Date Made
1911
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Chassis made by Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan; conversion unit by Smith Form-a-Truck Company, Chicago, Illinois.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
52.3.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Leather
Brass (Alloy)
Technique
Customizing
Color
Black (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 61 in
Width: 60 in
Length: 161 in
Wheelbase: 124 in
Inscriptions
Radiator, step plates, running boards: FORD
Rear hubs: SMITH / FORM-A-TRUCK / CO / CHICAGO
Plate on rear marked: THE PURCHASER OF THIS FORD CAR / NO.90079 / etc. / MANUFACTURED BY / FORD MOTOR COMPANY / DETROIT, MICH.
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