Features Who's Building a T?

Thanks GM. I was not aware of that and would like to find the article. I know Ken has the car now and restored it several years ago. Like most, it's likely far better that it ever was!
- EM

 

Couldn't locate that magazine but here is a picture of Ken Austin's recreation T. Somehow it looks too refined and I prefer the first one. This is from the 46th Portland Roadster Show coverage from Street Rodder magazine.

 

A Friend Is Putting The Finishing Touches On His Coupe...

 

Last update on this for a while. I have another project coming soon so this one is going into hibernation. Still need to box the frame and add a bunch of pieces to tie the front crossmember in, but went ahead and cut it off the table to make it a roller.

 

Had the 21TT chassis blasted and epoxy primed last month. I painted it with a brush using Tekaloid. Now building it up and the 27 tub is off to be blasted and epoxy primed next week.

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Wow, a lot of detail I had no idea of. I really need to get that article. Thanks again for clarifying the history of the original and current car.

- EM

 

does a resto count?

 

The wood kit didn’t come with instructions
But we gonna handle it

 

Few updated pics should have it on the road in the next few week so I can work all the bugs out if any then full disassemble for body and paint.

 

Looks great Woodsie! Love the pipes!

 

That looks GREAT!! Have you left enough room between the door and steering wheel for your fingers? I know mine is fairly tight. JW

 

Thank I’m hopefully going to get some chroming done.

 

. Ya hahaha it’s not easy to fit that motor and steering in and still have room.

 

I know what you mean, i offset my SB Chev 3/8'' to get it to fit around the F-1 box. JW

 

This was my first build.Wish I still had it.

 

I made a little progress on mine, the front tires is what was just laying around, they're a bit tall.

 

If you raise the rear of the body, so that the fender lines are above the tires with a rake it will really look mean!

 

Slowly getting our 27 roadster back together. Pikky taken about 30 years ago

 

We got it as a disassembled bunch of parts

 

And more recently after the body guy had sorted the panel fitment issues

 

And where we care currently. Only posting pikkys from back of car incase engine offends anyone - but at least its a V8 Ford like Henry intended

 

Pulled this one off the shelf to try to have thrown together in 5 weeks.

 

Making a bit of progress. Blowing it apart next week for chassis paint.

 

^^Cool! Are those new repop brake drums there, if so are they any good also who from? JW

 

Anyone wants to start one, my '26 T coupe (2 bodies) is posted in the classified section. Will never be able to finish it with my current medical conditions.
SPark

 

Sorry to hear that, someone's going to get a very cool project. All the best with your health. JW

 

Day 12, it's a roller. Four and a half weeks until it needs to be a driver.

 

Heres a 26 I've been slowly tinkering with. Im going for the early gow job look. Ive got some early Houk wire wheels that I'm restoring for it. I reversed the spring eyes but eventually I want to lower it more. Also thinking about putting the side aprons back on. The windshield will also get chopped. Im trying to keep it a running driving car as long as possible while doing everything on a shoestring budget.

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Looks good with the splash aprons and rear fenders!

 

They are new ones from Macs. These are the US made ones. Three were good, one need just a wipe to true up. I don't think the offshore ones are as consistent. I probably could have gotten away with fourth but I like my brakes to be pretty smooth. All the internals came from Macs as well except the stainless lined wheel cylinders from Speedway and the E brake setup from Lokar, (my only concession to the street roddy stuff). I considered using the new ones with the Buick style fins but thought these are more in line with the "look" I'm after. These pics were taken a bit ago. It's actually quite a bit more along at this point. If I get time this Sunday I'm going to fab the side panels for the hood. I need to get them at least roughed in so I can roll the belly pan in .032 aluminum.