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Posted on September 2, 2017September 2, 2017

Henry’s new 1909 Ford – A look at the first 2499 Model T’s Part 2

The first Model T Fords used what T collectors today call the “No Rivet” rear axle assembly. Ford made the two main pieces of the axle housing from deep drawn steel sheet. It was an engineering gamble to drive down the cost of manufacture.

no rivet axle 1909 model t ford
No Rivet Rear Axle 1909 Model T Ford

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