What i would like to know is there a difference in the wheelbase between the ford model T coupe and the ambulance ! I have the Lindberg (pyro) 1/32 1915 ford model T . i have done some research but to no avail…
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I’ve long been planning the same conversion using the old AMT Model T delivery truck, so I’ll share what I’ve figured out so far.
Apparently a good many ambulance conversions were actually done on the standard T chassis, since existing inventory was in plentiful supply. The T chassis had a 100-inch wheelbase. When Ford introduced a production truck chassis, the Ford TT in 1917, it was mostly similar to the original T, but with a 1-ton rated strenghtened chassis and rear axle which had a 125-inch wheelbase. There were also optional gearbox choices available which gave better performance on hills and grades.
Google (or whatever) “Ford TT” and “ambulance” and you should be pointed in the right direction, but, basically, I think you’ve got a lot of latitude. It may depend as much as anything on what timeframe you’re going for.
Hope it helps.
I believe it is the same. If you click on this link, http://www.wwi-models.org/Photos/Veh/Ford-T/ and then go to the Model T ambulance photos at the bottom of the page, there is the information plaque that says it was a standard auto chassis.
RPM makes the ambulance in 1/72 scale and 1/48 scale based off of the restoration project from this site: http://www.ww1history.com/Model_T_Project.php
RPM also makes the Model T Lorry (cargo truck) in 1/35 scale that can probably be easily converted.
Thanks guys ! i really did not want to take the saw to the frame due to the fact it is mighty thin to begin with so i shall sally forth with this build and hope ti turns out !
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