I would see Thompsons T around San Diego with the Prowlers when I was a kid. He later put a Hemi in it. It was Bad Ass. Back in the 50's the cops in San Diego were hard ass's on guy's with no fenders and San Diego wasn't that big back then and they would find you. So if you were going to drive on the streets you ran fenders. Glad the finally lightened up. Younger Cops.
"The 32 shells look out of proportion unchopped from the front in my worthless opinion otherwise, they are hot rod perfection" Whadda do I know? Only that early rods look better when their radiators or even with, or behind the front axle center. And the natural projection from the cowl should not intersect below the top of the radiator shell.
This ones probably my favorite, super short wheel base, very aggressive and mean looking and the build is here... https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1927-model-t-roadster-build-sweet-tea.720334/
I'm all for full-height '32 shells on a 26-27 T, I guess I'm one of the few that doesn't like chopped '32 grilles or grille shells that sit low to line up with the pitch of the top of the cowl instead of straight out where a hood would line up square. At least there's proof that this was historically accurate. A '32 frame sure would be nice though, it would give a couple more inches that the seat bottom could drop into and also lower the pedal box. Here's mine.
I FOUND A LIKE THINKER ! To be honest, I could run a flattie in a T roadster since I would not use it for long-distance, hence no need for a/c, o/d, or a top. Guess I just pussed out.
The Ed Thompson T is awesome, love it! Fenders included. I would be disappointed if a feature car in 1958 didn't showcase a good stance & tyre rake. Check out where he drilled to mount the fender brackets... in the Kinmonts... imagine doing that now, haha! I like this one from 1954-55, tyre rake not great but overall a good T on '32. Car still around, check it 50’S DRAG CAR BARN FIND 1927 T ROADSTER
Below picture is a great reason why Deuce grilles need to be sectioned. Also sectioning helps with proportioning the grille to the smaller T dimensions. This is a perfect example of a 40s rake.
Flip’s T-Ster has been a pretty timeless Hot Rod since Keith gave it life up in the “Shop in the Orchard” around 1998. There was quite a few good cars going together, one of them being Gary’s 29 “Sports-Roadster”. Keith’s gotta just have the right touch to make any Hot Rod have that”Just Right” look. That E.T.27 is no slouch either. Both great builds.!!!!!!
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