I've been designing and gathering parts for one like this. When I saw this for sale I decided to buy rather than build. That will allow me to get back on other projects and I can sell most of the mountain of parts I've accumulated. 1530 mile round trip from here to Rapid City and back but it's in its new home now....hope it's happy. I know I am.
'26 T RPU (yes....it's 'glass ) with power from an Iron Duke ahead of a 350 Turbo. The tranny will be changed to a 5-speed eventually. Frankland quick-change in an early Ford rear end. This thing looks better in person than it does in photos and the workmanship on everything is high-quality. Ever buy a car from photos and find it better than expected when you actually see it ? It happened to me !!!
No but one of my Dad's old friends got a Russian Mail order bride that will make you dizzy just looking at her...glad that you scored this one and that it exceeded your expectations. cool tees: www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=236347
That is a slick ride,and one I would be proud to own and drive the crap out of. Last year I seen a similar looking ride that an owner built himself with not so period parts and the basic ideas were nice and I told myself if/when I can Im gonna build a car that resembles that one I seen,or one like yours in the near future.
Good deal Johnny, we ain't getting any younger! I did the same thing last year, bought the Gadberry T from Burny here on the HAMB. It's glass too. And I am tired of welding rusty shit. I showed a picture of it to my son and I said, when I build one, that's what I'm gonna do. this car is perfect. He said you'll never get aroundtuit. He knows me So I also bought it sight unseen except for pics. And it's the best decision I was ever pushed into making. Hope you enjoy yours like I am mine. I got a 283 in mine, took out the 350 trans and put a T-5 in. Frank
Thanks, everybody...I'm looking forward to piling up a bunch of miles on this thing. Might pass on the ice racing deal though.
Great looking car, glass or not. I guess I am suprised that there is enough air flowing through that louvered panel in front of the radiator. Even though it's new to you, I assume that you have drive the car enough to determine that you don't have any cooling issues??? Is there an electric fan in addition to a mechanical? It really looks great, I am just suprised it works. If it does, I might steal that idea some day....... Bantam
Ya need a roll bar and a number, and you'll be in business. You can bring her down to PA for the Jalopy Showdown next year for some track time.
Way cool. I was playing and watching when that car was up on eBay. You did VERY well in the purchase!
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