Hubley/Gabriel metal 1909 Ford Model T sport runabout

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Thanks!

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Roof installed.

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Very nice build.

Like the idea of husband and wife up front and MIL in the back out in the wind & rain. [;)]

Jim [cptn]

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Yep!The mother in law seat is ideal for when she chooses to be disagreeable!Finishing it up!

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The instructions would have you mount the spare on the fender but I did not like that,so I used a chrome dragster steering yoke and a brass handrail pin to mount it in the rear.Very cool!

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Your color choice’s make for a “stunning” finish on a beautiful car !

I love the “Brass era” car’s . Simple, Elegant , Easy to work on, and just plain “Pretty”.

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Thanks!I am pleased with it!

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Okay calling it done!Well engineered kit with very easy assembly with excellent instructions!The metal makes for a very sturdy model with a nice heft.

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Another great build![t$t]

It’s great seeing some of those early cars finished in colors other than black.

Jim [cptn]

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Yes many earlier Fords cane in different colors,later Henry favored black because it dried the quickest!

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The plane is a Pietenpaul Sky Camper, pretty much a home built from the 30’s powered by either a Model T or Model A engine. That one is in the Model T Museum in Richmond, Indiana. Several still flying and a treat to watch.

T’s and other letter cars prior to 1913 were essentially hand painted and rubbed lacquer, like the better coaches of the day, and very labor intensive. Introduction of the moving assembly line required a faster drying paint, and the only thing available was Japan Black. Not until 1926 when the DuPont pyroxylin paints became available did color reappear, and then only very dark, all but black, maroon, green and blue.

Very nice job on the model, only thing I cringe at a little are the chrome wheels. All factory wheels at that point were wooden spoke, carefully painted and beautifully pin striped. These were eventually replaced in 1926 with steel spoke wheels like on the Model A, none of which were ever chromed. Hayes made an accessory wire wheel for Ts that are highly sought after by collectors, but they were left a natural dull steel color.

That’s just me though…

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thanks for the info.The wheels will be replaced once I find a set of period correct ones.