27 Model T Coupe Frame Question

I am trying to narrow down my frame options for my 26/27 Model T coupe build. I am planning on channeling the body, z'ing the frame, nothing to radical though.

I was wondering if the coupe will fit on a t bucket style frame with a suicide front end, drop axle or do I need to find a Model A frame to work with?

Pictures would be helpful, or links to other threads as well.

Thanks

 

It will fit on the T bucket frame. You need to take into consideration what wheel base you want to end up with.
Check this site out.
http://www.carnut.com/photo/list/ford/ford26.html

 

The frame I used on my full fendered 26 T coupe started out as one for a Pro Street T Bucket, I had to add three inches to it to fit my coupe. It wasn't made for a suicide front end though.

 

How knows what kind of responses you will get as I posted a similar request a while back which may also assist your thinking.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=720959

A T bucket frame maybe a little light for a stock wheel base coupe considering the body would weigh a few bit more.
It is a good idea if you can make it work since those frames are easily found at good prices.

 

Here is a picture of the frame that Clark Bates built. It is for a 26 coupe coupe. It was built with a suicide front end. The finished wheelbase is 117 inches......hope it helps. There is an album on my profile showing the complete built. The album was stolen by me......so what !!!!

 

Check out this thread as well you may find something helpful to you.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=645511&highlight=who+is+building