Projects Thirties era T Roadster

I love this build, can't wait for the next update. Early style T's are awesome!

 

Lovin' it...can't wait for more.

 

SO *****in!!

 

MY wife is in bed but I think I will look at your pics 1 more time very very nice
later Bill

 

Sir, you are obviously a Gentleman and one with talent and good taste to boot!

 

If Kiwi Kev says to post a vehicle don't hesitate.........awesome.

 

that is so bad ***!! makes me want to sell my 37 and build a 22-25 T

 

Thanks for the comments guys. I just like to do things to the best of my ability and I may do something and then say how can I improve that next time. I am doing some more tonight so I will post an update tomorrow.

Meanwhile here are some shots of cars that have inspired this. Please forgive me if the photos are yours, they are mainly just what I have picked up on the net.

 

Great start, Greg. I am doing something similar as well, but It may get derailed by our new Salt project...plus I can`t post pics here...If I get further along I`ll email some......House...

 

Very Nice I'm really diggen this build, as i too, am very found of Isky's roadster ( especially the his pipe set up) and also have been inspired on my build even though mine is an RPU looks great so far and this will be a build i'd love to follow as well since it's a very cool era and look your going for! The body looks like it's in great condition too, congrat's on that find, those are hard to come by these days.
cheers,
cab

 

Great build, really great. And so very HAMBworthy! What a breath of fresh air after the relentless onslaught of 'can I put this on an S-10 frame?' ****.

Thankyou for following Kiwi Kev's advice!

 

You thought this wasn't HAMB worthy? This thread should be required reading for FNG's, hell, it's what the HAMB is all about.
1. Early Traditional build style-Check!
2. History with great HAMB people involved.-Check!
3. Tech on how it's built.- Check!
4. Ryan's approval-Check!

 

......and its getting done down here in Little ol New Zealand !

Looking great Greg.

 

I've just acquired a pallet of flat packed '23 T roadster that I was planning something similar with except fully fendered. Reckon I'll be watching you working all the kinks out for me first...

 

House, sounds cool - looking forward to seeing them come thru to the email soon.

I really like your roadster pick up mate - thats VERY cool!
Stay in touch

I agree - we have similar things going on down here - for me I like the history and heritage in these cars - like old black & white pics come to life!

Thanks mate - its just excelent and I encourage everyone to post pics of their build - sure keeps the momentum going.

Looking forward to seeing your project mate - sounds like alot of fun - do you want me to build a second ch***is?

 

Tonights progress wasnt much as I ran out of ARGON for the TIG.

But I got the brackets on the ch***is to mount the body.

These are new brackets I made based on the rusty T ones and again make use of rivets etc

Will have better progress tomorrow night

 

Remember seeing this post before... surprised I didn't comment.
Great job on fab work and style. Big fan of what your up too... I have a little 1924 project going... A motor at the moment. Looking for a nice little V860, or maybe steal my 21 stud out of my 36 at some point.

I was also lucky enough to grab the Gilmore Special. Here it is in Cali. last week getting it ready for the LA Roadster show... never made it. I have some work to do...

 

My 23/24 T...hahaaa.

 

Thanks mate. Thats ONE VERY COOL CAR you have there.

 

ForEverFour,

I love the look of this car, has such a nice look and stance! I am so glad to be seeing more and more of these 1930's era "Gowjob" builds. I had so much fun building mine and have a blast every time I take her out and it still makes me laugh that I get more attention at a car show than any of the fancy show rods and you will too! I will be following this thread closely. keep up the great work!

Here is my '26 Roadster.

 

Ahhhh, now this is one of my favorite cars.

 

haha..that's how my roadster started out..you have to start somewhere..that looks like a hot rod to me.. although my wife would think I'm nuts

 

Mr Model T - that is one *****in little roadster! Very cool!
When I get mine going we need to get some shots of these cars and photoshop them all into one pic so it looks like they spent some time together!

 

Tonights progress:

Finished off the ends of the ch***is where the rear cross member attaches. Again with rivets.

Finished off the welding to the body frame.

Started attaching the body to the frame to get the door swinging. Repairing cracks in the body as I go

 

ForEverFour,

That would be awesome! I have some great backdrops out here in the farm country.

If you would like to check out my thread for my roadster, here is the link:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=308741

 

Awesome work! I know just how much work it is to build an inner structure like that for a T. No small task and you're doing an unbelievable job of it!

 

Thanks that would be great. If we round up a few similar cars it would look very cool!

Thanks, tonight I started to put the body panels back on to get the door frame hinged and made. I also went and got a new Model A door latch and striker plate and will adapt that in to

My dirt track tyres and ribbed front tyres arrived today for my 32 so I had to get a shot mocking those up to the T!

 

I love the look you are going for. Here's some more inspiration. I've followed this car for quite some time and love it....

 

THATS REAL COOL!
Who owns it? Are they on here?
I have been wondering what the A front end will look like.
Mine wont be as low - looks like 3 inches difference in height but I wont know until a few days
Thanks for posting the pics! Would love to see more!

 

After looking at these I am going to feel like I am copying you when I get started on mine