Projects My "You didn't build that" 27 T Roadster build thread

Sorry to hijack the thread also, but the reason my roadster even exsists is because the engine in my V8 S10 truck needed an overhaul.

 

I should also say that Larry's (Blue_One) build thread showed me how to build the front end for this car. I bounced a few questions off of him and he was more than gracious with information!

 

Thanks Eric, Happy New Year.

 

Eric, first off happy new year buddy and to all the followers here, isn't the HAMB a great place to share, learn and meet. This year WILL be the year I get my T DONE !!!
See you in eight months. Cheers, Jeremy W x 10

 

Happy New Year to everyone!

 

Looking good Eric.

 

Happy New Year to you all too.

Thanks Kip! Hope it's nice enough to park on the opposite side of a car show from your '36!

 

A late Happy New Year to you Eric.

 

You too, Mark!

 

I'll PM ya. And yes, it was heartbreaking.

 

That was indeed sad

 

It must be getting close to having the wheels on, oh yeah have you rebuilt the rear end yet? JW

 

Done by June Eric? We (The Great Greybeards) are passin on LARS this year and doin BTT50's up north, wanna join us there.

 

Good answer, I have been on holiday for just over two weeks and have one week left and my T hasn't changed much. Just too much other stuff and its too damn hot. JW

 

Eric, I like the use of the word ''need''. I understand. JW

 

Nice

 

Heading to Bob's. Updates coming.

 

Progress is looking great.

 

Progress is great. JW

 

Thanks Trent and Jeremy!

Well there's nothing glamorous to share today but every step forward is progress. I spent a good part of the day cleaning the inside of the axle tubes as well as the differential. Tubes and center section were pretty grungy and took forever to clean. It was like cleaning a filthy 2" shotgun. Twice. I used a piece of 1/2 EMT with solvent soaked rags zip tied on the end. Worked pretty well but took a lot of effort.

I scraped, wire brushed and solvent bathed the outside portion of the rear differential and got it cleaned up pretty good. Still need to do more work on it in preparation for paint.

I said earlier that Bob had the body work on the rear wrapped up, but I was wrong. He's finishing up the deck lid and the fit is amazing, but he wants to do a little more before starting on the doors. The drivers door should fit fine, the passenger door is going to need a lot of work.

....well, the app is acting up again and I can't post pics. Will try later.

 

But its all moving in the right direction and that is way cool. JW

 

Pics... maybe.

Done cleaning and blocked off holes to keep dust out.




Finishing up the deck lid.




Diff scraped and cleaned. Pulled yoke and seal when done, checked bearings and they're in good shape.




Now a quick question. Looking for a set of front wheel cylinders, 2766 and 2767. They're stepped. I think they're '41-ish. Any recommendations for quality parts? I looked at Bob Drake a while back and they didn't have them.

 

Another shot. Now that I'm looking it looks pretty standard.

 

I just happen to have a pair in good condition, want to hop over and grab them, they were on my rear brakes and damn that's all looking very, very nice. JW

 

Ha! I'd love to hop over. Think my legs might give out though!

 

I believe they are the same, 39-48 and I would expect most are Chinese now. JW

 

I think you're right on both counts.

 

Stopped by Bob's last night to take pictures of... nah, not going to steal Timmy's thunder.

Anyway, how are these for trunk gaps? Of course the edges need to be finished, but hoping for primer next week.

I sure hope the doors --especially the passenger side-- fit this well!

 

Good stuff!
Nice to see some progress pictures again.

 

You are getting very excited aren't you......and why not. Cool !! JW