It could very well have the original paint on it. The Japanese black that Henry used was put on heavy and it lasted well. The bodies were painted with something akin to a garden nozzle. Paint ran off into a tray and was re-sprayed. All model T''s from the middle era were painted black because this paint was the only one that would dry fast enough to feed the assembly line. In 1926 Henry used Dupont's new paints in colors that dried fast enough.
The upholstery on the seats likely was not redone either and if so makes it a pretty survivor of the years. The wheels are probably as strong as when they were made. If the spokes are a bit loose just soak them in water and they will swell and tighten up. The disk in the transmission that are the clutch are likely stuck together so they can't release. Need to take the cover off the transmission cover and use some good solvent on the clutch discs and work them a bit.
The rear end may be OK with the play being in the taper and keys in the rear hubs. Having one in this good of shape just fixing what is really worn and driving it around is a good thing. I would love to have it but I have enough projects to do. wink
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