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  1. Busteddrum
    Joined: Nov 18, 2011
    Posts: 4

    Busteddrum
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    Here is my project I dragged home last week:
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    I don't remember where I read it but I like it:" Another straight body classic saved from a restorer"
     
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  2. 17dracing
    Joined: May 15, 2008
    Posts: 362

    17dracing
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    from Indiana

    Here is my old one and the start of my new one . The 23 roadster is hanging on my wall .
     

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  3. MrModelT
    Joined: Nov 11, 2008
    Posts: 2,745

    MrModelT
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    I'm Re-building my '26 Roadster....if that counts :D

    Last year:
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    This past weekend:
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    Getting it all ready for a trip to Speed Week next year.
     
  4. droplord49
    Joined: Jan 12, 2004
    Posts: 1,690

    droplord49
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    from Bryan, Tx

    Gotta get a couple other projects out of the way first but I have been collecting parts for my 26 Coupe. Here is the plan:

    26 Coupe body
    32 Chevy frame(bobbed and set up with Model A crossmembers)
    52 Olds 303 w/cragar 4x2 induction
    either saginaw 3 speed(cause I have about four of them laying around) or a T5
    model A front axle dropped 3'' and front bones
    48 F1 front brakes, steering, rearend, wheels
     

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  5. grey46
    Joined: Aug 31, 2008
    Posts: 166

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    Well not building one now but here's a pic of one I did a few years back ,started with a 100 % rust free bone stocker. Ended up Ford 302 power ,C-4 and an 8 inch rear. Was a great car . Good luck with yours .
     

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  6. Bilt
    Joined: Jun 23, 2011
    Posts: 311

    Bilt
    Member

    "YoungGun" do you have a build thread on here yet....Hint Hint
    "MrModelT" i wish I could just get one finished...but no you have to build a cool car then re-build it!!!! lol Any changes in the new plans or just going to freshen it up?
     
  7. rjgideon
    Joined: Sep 12, 2005
    Posts: 559

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    I am planning on a glass 27 roadster. Mopar big block, pushbutton auto. Picked up a '40 front end last weekend for it.
     
  8. d-rod!
    Joined: Oct 5, 2010
    Posts: 63

    d-rod!
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    in the early stages of my 27 coupe also , considering not chopping mine either, channeled and z'd with a caddy or pontiac and some kind of stick shift trans ,totally early 60s show car style
     
  9. Ragtop
    Joined: Nov 17, 2001
    Posts: 1,259

    Ragtop
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    I'm just getting started on building a copy of the car that inspired me back in 1958! Right now, the coupe body is off the frame, all the garnishes, dash etc. are out and it's on it's way to the media blaster. I was lucky enough to find one with very little rust - just a small hole in the right side quarter panel and a bit where the spare tire bracket was bolted on. Here's a pic of what I'm shooting for. Jeff Norwell did this artwork for me back in 2004.
     

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  10. gasser300
    Joined: May 25, 2010
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    from Ft Worth

    Mr Model T's jewel is always nice to see.


    Here is mine.
     

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  11. One more I've always liked. CHOPPED T IN HEAVY GREEN FLAKE.jpg
     
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  12. YoungGunn
    Joined: Nov 17, 2010
    Posts: 40

    YoungGunn
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    from Camas, WA

    Bilt, no I havent made a build thread yet. Something Ive been needing to do but been to bussy looking at everyone elses! haha. Heres a couple pictures with the body on as of tonight. Only thing thats going to change is adding a Sids 4 inch drop axle and 700x16 whitewalls in the rear.
     
  13. pincher
    Joined: Sep 12, 2007
    Posts: 378

    pincher
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    from Saginaw

    I am building a 27 T coupe , Model A frame, 3" sweep in front, 8" Z in rear. 4" channel, don't plan on chopping the top. 9" rear , coil over,doing the floor right now. LOOKING FOR A WINDSHIELD FRAME......PINCHER
     
  14. rotenjon
    Joined: Oct 26, 2009
    Posts: 111

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    I am building a 27 Tudor with a 4" chop "only cuz the guy that had the body defore me screwed it all up". 53 flatty, 39 trans open drive, banjo rearend, 40 front axle with 3" drop.
     
  15. SOHC427
    Joined: Apr 5, 2009
    Posts: 1,048

    SOHC427
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    Gota love the Tall T's, got 3 of them, and a TT.

    Eric
     
  16. Phil Stevens
    Joined: Mar 24, 2002
    Posts: 391

    Phil Stevens
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    long term project
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  17. Glad to hear a few tall ones are coming together.
     
  18. Ragtop
    Joined: Nov 17, 2001
    Posts: 1,259

    Ragtop
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    Perfect! What wheelbase did you go with?





     
  19. Ghost of ElMirage
    Joined: Mar 18, 2007
    Posts: 758

    Ghost of ElMirage
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    YEP!! there is something about a T coupe no fenders and NOT CHOPPED they just look so cool stock height
     

  20. As short as I could get it! :D

    It's 108 1/2" if I remember right.
     
  21. Danburnsart
    Joined: Jul 27, 2010
    Posts: 118

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    from 59044

    building a 27 t coupe.....
     

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  22. A couple more...
     

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  23. MrModelT
    Joined: Nov 11, 2008
    Posts: 2,745

    MrModelT
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    Bilt,

    There are going to be a few changes, mostly to the suspension (there were some things that I needed to fix), that I deemed necessary before I drive this thing to Bonneville next year. I don't wanna hi-jack this thread, but if you wanna read more on the new mods and follow the build....the link to my thread is in my signature.
     
  24. 48bill
    Joined: Mar 27, 2001
    Posts: 387

    48bill
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    A long time project, since 1994. Steel front 1/2 of a 26 T touring car. 231 Buick V6(will be replaced by a Chev straight 6). 2X4 tube chassis, tapered in front and model A rear 22" + crossmember. 34 Ford axle and split bones, spring behind axle, axle under a chromed & sectioned duece shell and insert. maybe on the road summer 2012 or ???
     

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  25. Thay, it's good to see you didn't succumb to peer pressure and chop yours... 8=)
     
  26. 19Fordy
    Joined: May 17, 2003
    Posts: 8,025

    19Fordy
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    This posting reminded me that a friend of mine has a 1927 tall "T" project for sale if anyone wants another one. PM me and I'll send you more info. It's in FL. Thanks, JIM
     
  27. ibcalaveras
    Joined: May 30, 2006
    Posts: 599

    ibcalaveras
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    I've been rubbing wrenches on this one for the last six years. Don't know if it will ever be done.Good thing it's been a driver the driver most of that time. Plan to do some more up grades this winter.. It started out as someones unfinished project...
     

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  28. Ragtop
    Joined: Nov 17, 2001
    Posts: 1,259

    Ragtop
    Member Emeritus

    It would be cool to see a tech article on how to channel a car like this. I'm also wondering how a T coupe body compares to a model A body in dimensions at the frame level. Just thinking a T might look cool on a deuce style frame - Hiboy style. Any ideas on either plan?
     
  29. Congrats, Ragtop. Sounds like you're doing it right going down to fresh metal.
    What is your plan for the frame and drivetrain? Is it going to have a mild chop? It looks like it's chopped in the illustration, which is a cool rendering, BTW. I'd be interested in to hearing more.
     
  30. And let's not forget this bad boy from the Pipeworx crew that debuted at LoneStar 2010.
     

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