1927 Ford Model T Fordor For Sale

One of a kind — there isn't another one like it.

A world-known touring Fordor with more than $40,000 invested in parts and an estimated $10,000–$20,000 in labor. It has appeared in T Times, Vintage Ford, Secrets of Speed, and other magazines. This is a comfortable closed car with modern steering, six forward speeds, disc brakes, and a thoroughly upgraded engine and drivetrain.

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Why this Fordor is special

Six roll-down windows
The windshield and cowl vent also open for additional airflow
Feels much like an open car in the shade with everything open
Brassworks flat-core radiator, new in 2008
Halogen headlights and turn signals
All four doors open and close like new
Painted and upholstered in 1976
Seats remain in excellent condition; door cards and side panels could use refreshing
Sound insulation in the body and floor greatly reduces noise
Wire wheels with Dynabeads tire balancing
Water-tight except for a tiny windshield drip when driving in a downpour
Modern 16:1 steering makes the car easier and safer to drive

Fordor front three-quarter view — Four-door Fordor with six roll-down windows

Fordor rear three-quarter view — Rear and passenger-side view

Fordor front interior — Front interior and modern steering

The Green Thunderbolt engine

This is the documented Green Thunderbolt engine developed by Gen III Antique Auto. See the complete build history and original project photographs.

EE counterbalanced crankshaft
Advanced nylon timing gear
Stipe 280 camshaft
1928 Chevrolet head and 1.6:1 rocker arms with Neal Jern adapter kit — the famous “Poor Man's Rajo” arrangement
6:1 compression
Stromberg carburetor
Texas T Parts water pump
Aluminum pistons
Balanced and blueprinted
External backup oil line
Intake-manifold warming tube to prevent icing
12-volt converted starter with oil seals and modern bearing
12-volt alternator
Electric fan with temperature sensor
Bosch front plate
Modified Bosch 009 VW distributor with automatic timing

Fordor engine left side — The Green Thunderbolt engine in the car

Fordor engine right side — Chevrolet overhead-valve conversion

Poor Man's Rajo conversion — Green Thunderbolt / “Poor Man's Rajo” build history

KC Warford transmission gears — KC Warford — the “Warford from Hell” repair story

Transmission and driveline

Modern clutch pack for easier starting
Kevlar transmission bands
KC Warford: six forward speeds and three reverse
Modern needle bearings replace driveshaft bushings
Stoltz adjustable pinion bearing
New universal joint installed in 2010

Rear axle and brakes

Disc brakes
Modern roller thrust washers
Stoltz full-floating hubs
Modern inner bearings and seals
90W gear oil
New axle shafts

Fordor autumn front view — A touring car built to be driven

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