Ford model T transmission 1/3 scale fully functional

Started by gbritnell · 15 replies · 5,697 views

gbritnell
7 Dec 2025, 13:50
After printing out the complete model T engine in 1/4 scale I thought it would be neat to make just the functional transmission. Working with the dimensions I calculated that 1/3 scale would be as small as it could be made and still have the thin pieces be strong enough to operate without breaking.
I spent a lot of time online gathering pictures, dimensions and information then started modeling the parts on Solidworks. The results are what you see here.
https://youtu.be/RrmoefFd7Tc?si=LjgIgGGw32y6FAH8YouTube video
Admiral_dk
Reply #4 · 7 Dec 2025, 18:18
Great to see that you still make models :ThumbsUp:
And yet another Landmark in Automobile History  :praise2:

Per              :cheers:
RReid
Reply #5 · 7 Dec 2025, 20:30
Pointing the way to another interesting and worthwhile avenue to be explored. Well done George, and Thanks!
krt2
Reply #6 · 7 Dec 2025, 23:36
Yet another very cool little model, George!  Thanks for sharing it with us!  :ThumbsUp: :popcorn: :popcorn:

Kim
wagnmkr
Reply #7 · 8 Dec 2025, 11:17
That is a very interesting model for sure. That would make a wonderful display at a show.

Cheers
Krypto
Reply #8 · 8 Dec 2025, 13:30
Great model!

A few months ago Jay Leno was showing someone how to drive a Model T which seemed fiendishly difficult compared to modern cars. With your model it starts to make a bit more sense since you can see what's going on inside the transmission.
crueby
Reply #9 · 8 Dec 2025, 14:49
Quote from: KryptoGreat model!

A few months ago Jay Leno was showing someone how to drive a Model T which seemed fiendishly difficult compared to modern cars. With your model it starts to make a bit more sense since you can see what's going on inside the transmission.

Years ago when I  visited the Henry Ford museum I took rides in thier model Ts, was fascinating  talking with the drivers about the controls and the different  techniques.
petertha
Reply #10 · 8 Dec 2025, 15:34
Way to go George. I saw it come up on my YouTube subscription list. That must have been quite the research undertaking. Now was this more for personal curiosity and shared enjoyment? Or maybe a dry run for something in metal?
gbritnell
Reply #11 · 8 Dec 2025, 18:09
Actually a dry run for an all metal version. Just wanted to prove out all the operations and fits.
Admiral_dk
Reply #13 · 8 Dec 2025, 20:19
Great! Looking forward to seeing that build!


Me too    :whoohoo:    :popcorn:

Per      :cheers:

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