What engine is in this 1918 Model T Ford hot rod?

A four-cylinder engine balanced by Ron Williams, 153 CID displacement, with a 3/4 Eskinderian cam, Frontenac (FRONTINAC) overhead valve conversion, dual 97's custom intake, 4" stainless custom exhaust with a Smitty insert, and MSD ignition components.

What transmission and rear end does this Model T use?

A Borg Warner 3-speed stick with overdrive and an open driveshaft, with a '35 Ford rear end running a 3.78:1 ratio.

Who built and owns this car?

The basic car builder was Bob Lindebaum, and the car owner/finisher is George Rose.

Is this Model T a kit car?

No. The sign explicitly states '(As built in the late 40's - NOT a Kit Car)'.

What brakes and suspension were used on the chassis?

'40 Ford hydraulic brakes, an early Ford emergency brake, a '35 Ford suicide front suspension, '35 Ford steering, and Ford Houdaille shocks on a boxed and Z'd Model T frame.

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1918 Ford Model T Hot Rod Show Sign - Build Specs, Engine & Chassis Details

1918 Model T Ford car-show build spec placard: body, engine, chassis, transmission

Car-show display placard for a 1918 Model T Ford hot rod listing the build spec: 153 CID four-cylinder, dual 97 carbs, MSD ignition, boxed/Z'd frame, 3-speed Borg Warner overdrive.

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This is a photograph of a car show display sign (shaped like a Model T radiator shell) describing a customized 1918 Ford Model T hot rod. The placard lists build specifications in four sections: Body, Engine, Chassis (spelled 'Chasis'), and Transmission. The body is a 1918 all-steel Ford with 1918 grill/radiator, 14" wood-and-brass Model T steering wheel, custom Stuart-Warner dashboard, Model T headlights with halogen inserts, frenched '39 Ford taillights, custom louvered hood and trunk, chrome trunk rack, upholstery by Mike Harper, Speedway windshield wiper, Ford Competition Red paint, and owner-done wiring/MSD. The four-cylinder engine (balanced by Ron Williams) displaces 153 CID with a 3/4 Eskinderian cam, Frontenac overhead-valve conversion, dual 97's intake, 4" stainless exhaust with Smitty insert, and MSD ignition. The chassis uses a boxed and Z'd Model T frame, '35 Ford suicide front suspension, '35 Ford rear end (3.78:1), '35 Ford steering, Houdaille shocks, 15" wheels with Cooper R15 tires, '48 Ford hubcaps, '40 Ford hydraulic brakes, early Ford emergency brake, and a 40's Ventura S.B. Car Club Whistler plaque. Transmission is a Borg Warner 3-speed stick with overdrive and open driveshaft. Built by Bob Lindebaum; owned/finished by George Rose. The sign notes the car was built as in the late 40's and is 'NOT a Kit Car.'

This document covers 1918, which may differ from this 1998 Ford Crown Victoria.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine is in this 1918 Model T Ford hot rod?: A four-cylinder engine balanced by Ron Williams, 153 CID displacement, with a 3/4 Eskinderian cam, Frontenac (FRONTINAC) overhead valve conversion, dual 97's custom intake, 4" stainless custom exhaust with a Smitty insert, and MSD ignition components.
What transmission and rear end does this Model T use?: A Borg Warner 3-speed stick with overdrive and an open driveshaft, with a '35 Ford rear end running a 3.78:1 ratio.
Who built and owns this car?: The basic car builder was Bob Lindebaum, and the car owner/finisher is George Rose.
Is this Model T a kit car?: No. The sign explicitly states '(As built in the late 40's - NOT a Kit Car)'.
What brakes and suspension were used on the chassis?: '40 Ford hydraulic brakes, an early Ford emergency brake, a '35 Ford suicide front suspension, '35 Ford steering, and Ford Houdaille shocks on a boxed and Z'd Model T frame.