Projects Hopeless T

One of these on marketplace in oregon with a hemi, decent price too

 

Tonight I had to take a few steps in the wrong direction to get the new choice of drivetrain to fit. I know it had a 348 when I got it but I’m not sure what transmission that planned on using I can tell you for sure it wasn’t a t10 haha. I had to cut out part of the k member and quite a bit of the floor and a small section of the sub rail. I know more will have to come out for a driveshaft tunnel.

 

Any updates?

 

How about a picture or two of the Olds 88 you traded for the T?

 

Always thought it would be really slick to make the top (of the top), removable on a “T” coupe. Maybe fab a welded in 6”perimeter structure, to stiffen things up, then fab a lightweight removable full top skin, (possibly aluminum), that covers the whole top. Not a roadster, but close enough for Wisconsin!

 

Looks like a cool project and I like what you have done so far. I will be following along for updates as you go!

 

I love it, but I might be a bit biased! I think the larger rear window is the key because it follows the height of the side windows more closely. Really noticeable in the 3/4 rear angle shots. I would have wanted a larger rear window on my old 26 just to make it more functional.

 

I love these coupes and have several. How does the word 'moody' fit in?

 

Did you chop the windshield Header? If so, how did you go about that?

 

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Looking real good!

 

Thanks I was thinking “Stay away from this guy”
Dan

 

Cool coupe with a capital K
Dan

 

Very nice coupe. Great proportions and all the right moves on the chassis. Can't wait to see it on the road!

 

So after taking almost a year off, I’ve been able to start back up on the T. I got some huge pieces of the puzzle and have been making some leaps of progress. I’ll try to do better at updates.

 

Good progress! The Flintstone Pizza Cutter wheels are a nice touch...

 

I dont appreciate a W engine enough to completely rebuild one. It was a bare block with heads and an intake, so the money to complete it wasnt worth it to me. I was between a y block or a flathead and happened to have a y block fall on my lap.

 

Glad to see this pop up again

 

I don’t care for the wood wheels even though they are traditional.

 

Just a little update. I’ve been working on getting interior mechanical things figured out with cowl bracing, a temporary floor, seat, pedals, steering, and fluids. I got everything mocked up and now it’s time to start making the real brackets. I appologize the quality of pictures. It’s hard to get some stuff to show up in 2D when the background is so busy.

 

Thanks for the update! Really like the chop and stance!

 

I’ve got a set of you need

 

i havnt yet but its on the list

 

Cool job on the back window over the dime slot

 

This T has always been my favorite look . I have a clipped picture of a green one,it's almost exact in my garage from Rod and Custom magazine from at least 20 years ago. Could be same car painted.

 

WOW TIMMY LIKEY

 

Me likey too !!

 

Great progress. How did you go about curving that box tube over the bell housing?

 

I see he's got oil in his blood too !

 

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That's the one!That's it to a T !!

Couple more hot "T"s !