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very helpfull, could i assume then 23-25 doors will also be the same for all tudors in that year range
also would coupe doors be the same across the same 23to 25 year models
im trying to understand the changes henry made because im looking for sheet metal to buy and need to know what i can mix and still get a bolt together car

 

the reason i was looking at building a 26-27 was because i read they were a little wider and i thought that might open up the engine compartment for wider motors and still get a full hood is that a reasonable assumption?

 

Yes you did.
It in my saved links archive for future needs.
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/official-model-a-t-hinge-info-thread.605123/

 

Great work Anders.
Other year doors I don't know well enough to advise you on.
I can say be careful of 4 door stuff because I believe that can be different.
Good 26/27 & 28/29 doors can cost decent money if you plan to find some.
Then again owning a good pair of doors will make life easier and speed you progress up.

 

cool thx for the info

 

thx anders

 

Here is the link for latch info should you need it.
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/official-model-a-t-latch-info-thread.632271/
My advise would be if you find decent stuff that can save you build and search time pay the price and get on with the real stuff you can do that will make a difference to your project.

 

thx i have read it already and saved it and i am looking for a good starter body it will be the first of the year before i can expend much money i have grand kids and its christmas they take priority.
however i will be moving and shaking come january

 

is it my imagination or are there more model a s available to buy than t s

 

does anyone know what year car this is i was thinking 26-27 but the cowl looks odd to me but im a rookie

 

James, start your own build thread and help folks to be able to focus on your project albeit in the early stages.
You sure sound determined to go thru with it.
Also you maybe interested in following this thread as it will help you learn more stuff which will be of great value to later on in your build.

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/t-coupe-door-handles-alternative.1087679/#post-12326830

 

i will read that um i dont know how to start a build thread

 

would that just be starting a new thread and keeping it all in there
?

 

Yes, that is correct.
Give it a nice title that helps folks find you if they are into T's etc.

 

That Tudor above is a 26-27, you can tell by the firewall. Keep in mind that roadster cowls and closed car cowls look nothing alike (beyond the firewall) so that might be what's throwing you off.

 

should i put it in the traditional hot rods forum or somewhere else?

 

cool trying to lear the differences i thought it looked tall and the tudors i thought didnt get the tall hood

 

Starting to come together.

 

that is a beautifull frame i love the color hey what do you call that suspension setup i like that its 4 link but the top is v so no side motion and no panard bar right?

 

Yes, triangulated 4 link, no panhard bar needed.

 

i have seen them before in various arrangements just couldnt recall what they were called , yours is very clean and in a small space good job

 

If anyone cares, I did a short write-up on my T touring project.

 

James: You can recognize the 26-27 cars by the gentle curve on the bottom of the windshield. Older ones are flat. Chances are, when you find a body it will be the 26-27 variety because that's all I ever seem to find. Also, the earlier ones have a more square shape to the trunk.

 

I'll toss my hat in the ring. 27 roadster on a rails, 59ab, 36 rear and bones. And I'm going full length 35/36 driveline for my exhaust. 35 wires

 

Bigcheese- enjoyed the article. Going back to check out parts 1 and 2. is there a build thread for this on here?

 

Bought an acreage last year here in Eastern South Dakota and found 2 model T frames in our wood line with an assortment of other antique farm tools and implements. (Wood line=metal scrap yard/dump for old time farmers) 1 frame was used as a wagon but has all original Ford running gear. Going to build a RPU out of the frame.

 

After 2 years of saving, I finally have a body. Made a seat for it.

 

Nice work more power to you, let the HANB know what you need next, something good might come your way.

 

I guess I haven’t posted on this thread. I have this old RPU in parts to rebuild.


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How it sat when I got it from Larry.


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