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Projects '24 T Roadster build

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Anderson, Aug 21, 2012.

  1. daddio211
    Joined: Aug 26, 2008
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    I was going to ask you to add your latest photo to my thread called something like "Let's see Model T's with A grills" or something like that but I can't find it from my phone!

    Car is looking fantastic! I think the A shell brings it all together perfectly!



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  2. olskool34
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    I love 28-29 shells and I think what you did is perfect!! You gonna nickel plate it? Not cheap I know. I love this build.


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  3. Looks great with that shell.
     
  4. falcongeorge
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    Anderson, are these door skins perfectly symetrical? In other words, lets say for instance that a guy has a Canadian touring cowl (Canadian T tourings had opening doors on both sides, for those that dont know this). Could he take a re-pop passenger side door skin, fab the inner panel to put the hinges and latch on the opposite side, and use it on the drivers side?
     
  5. falcongeorge
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    Thanks Anderson. Sounds like I could use a pass. side skin on the drivers side, with a little tweaking.
     
  6. TexasSpeed
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    So you would prefer a '30-'31 grille shell over a '28-'29? Interesting.. I think the '28-'29s are much better looking shells than their later counter parts. To each their own. :)

    The short-block looks great. What compression are you going to get with those flat-top pistons?
     
  7. Love the shell, I have one on my 26. A bit unusual to see on an early T but it really works very well. There are those that hate any A shell on anything but an A, I say they are wrong.
    Coming along nicely. JW
     
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  8. PINEAPPLE
    Joined: Aug 26, 2012
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    I was just checking out your thread again, had been before the hamb upgrade since I'd looked at it. You have come such a long way, very impressive. I like the A shell as well, and your door/jamb work is fantastic. Thanks for sharing, it's inspirational.
    Matt.
     
  9. Congrats on the wedding!
     
  10. We just had our 20th. Hope the best for you as well.
     
  11. Limey Kid
    Joined: Mar 5, 2006
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    I "thought" the doors got slightly taller towards the back. Not much, maybe 3/8"-7/16". Just enough to look wrong if you took a left side door, and put it on the right side. Can anybody verify this?
    Cheers,
    Stewart.
     
  12. falcongeorge
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    I agree, thats probably the best bet.
     
  13. Jungle Jalopy
    Joined: Mar 31, 2010
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    Looking sooo good. I went back through this entire thread. The fab and design are inspiring. I just dragged (well, flew) a '25 roadster body home to Hawaii. I'm stoked. Thanks for taking the time to post your build. Keep up the good work!
    Aloha
     
  14. Nocero
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    Not often I read through a entire thread lately, just haven't had the time. I got hooked in this one and just finished all 21 pages and wow I love the car and build!! Almost lost me with the 37 grill but you nailed it with the latest version!!
    Subscribed.
     
  15. Dreddybear
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    Firewall Gauges :cool:
     
  16. Rusty
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    Keeping it real!!
     
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  17. seatex
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    T ROADSTER PU.jpg Such a bitchen shot. Looks like you've nailed it, again!
     
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  18. Trouble Maker's Tea
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    Great looking build. My great grandfather's first car was a 24 Model T.
     
  19. Sakke
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    Congrats on wedding ! Your T is Looking better every time I`m looking at it ! Any plans for the color ?
     
  20. bigorangetruck
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    Looks Awesome!! Got some good mod ideas for my '28 too! Thanks-
     
  21. LSGUN
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    Cool, I like the aftermarket '41 ford caps.


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  22. alchemy
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    I had a set of those once, and sold them for tall dollars. Good luck finding more. You'll probably find them on the $1 table at a swap meet.
     
  23. HotRodMicky
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    What kind of hubcaps are these?...
    They look cool
     
  24. Bajita
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    from Laredo

    Great build, hope to see you at the Lonestar Run next year.
     
  25. rileyrecords25
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    There's a set of Kastar pedal pads on eBay that would look killer on this thing!
     
  26. Sundown Kid
    Joined: Sep 23, 2013
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    Wow i just saw this build, its awesome! Your attention to detail is great and I love what you did with the doors. Makes me think about a 28/29 shell on my T. Keep up the good work!
     
  27. HammerDown
    Joined: Jun 5, 2007
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    Are those the 16x5's you got from me?
     
  28. HammerDown
    Joined: Jun 5, 2007
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    Awesome man they look great! Glad they found a good home.

    A good friend of mine has a full set of those aftermarket caps identical to your pair, but I think he's pretty attached to 'em. ;) Yours are the only other ones I have actually seen...
     

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