Features Who's Building a T?

I have a plan (two different styles actually) for a T that I want to build. Don't know if either will ever get built though.....

 

See next post.

 

I know the feeling, Chaddilac. I spend more time on hold than anyone I know.
But at least I have time to really think through what I want.

 

Just came across Mercury Charlie's old T sans Von Franco flames on You Tube. I liked it better before.

 

Here is my T we Built for my wedding this past june

 

Heres a pic after i had it lettered

 

How about a Collaboration with my little brother MrModelt....



I'll be excited to run to Bonneville with him August with these two cars....


Custom built Model T speedster: 50hp Model T Flathead, stock T transmission and rear end, 3 speed Warford over drive brownie box, custom built body based on a1913 Mercer Type 35J and 1909 Brush runabout. We have tons of hand built parts on the Becker Special that Clayton and I built.

Check out our build thread.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=486634&highlight=mrmodelt

Chris Becker

 

man you guys some cool stuff...

mines the one in my avatar... the only recent changes ive done are move houses...

one day,, no hurry still gathering ideas ..

 

Damn, this thing looks like it'd pump out a few ponies. It's like a Deaths Doorstep with a hemi. Wicked.

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I am starting my first hot rod build. 27 phaeton body on an a frame with a 300 ford. I'm using just the front part of the bucket.

 

Mine is pretty much done, but are they ever realy done?

All steel 1923 touring car, shortened 28 1/2", widened 11" in the rear, scratch built frame, drilled front axle, drilled brake baking plates, '37 ford axles, '52 Chevy 216, T5 5 speed.









You can check out the entire album at http://s234.photobucket.com/albums/ee97/Mike_Powell1957/My 1923 Model T Ford Hot Rod/

 

Heres some working pics of my 27t modified. I am going thru redesign of the rear suspension and it'll be quarter-elips and the frame will end right at the back of the cab. Thats a 331 hemi, dragstar 6X2, ford toploader and late 40's banjo, wide5 with buick drums.
I really don't consider the 26-7 as a Model T, i think of those 2 years as Pre Model A. Those 2 years are different from other model T, what do you guys think?

 

I am building a '27 on '32 rails started a thread on here a while ago. I am building the body from scratch... 'cos I can. I have not got very far with it yet but progressing steadily...

Here's is one side of the turtle deck part done.

The Buck...


The part done quarter...


The chassis under construction...


A link to my thread if anyone wants to see more... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=596032

 

Mindover that turtle deck is kool. Wish I had them skills. I would love to have a deck that is as tall as my bucket.

 

Uhh...Death's Doorstep HAS a Hemi.......

 

After 10 years with a T Bucket i'm now doing a 26T Coupe, buildup here http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=267054

 

I'm in the middle of building mine too.

 

Doh! Open mouth, insert foot.

 

Wicked looking T in your avatar, DirtyJohn.

 

Thanks man! I can't take credit for building this version of the car though. James Beaver (Beaver Street Rods) did it all including engine, tranny and chassis. Gonna post up a "built" thread one of these days.

 

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Cool !

 

Not everyone's cup of "T", but definitely custom: The Galaxian, a 1927 T.
Click here to see it in action: a full-blown custom 1927 T.

 

that is a great looking T.... makes me want to do one next.....

Roy

 

Here's Matt's site. He's the owner of Pipeworx in Austin. In case you need more inspiration.

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one more from the front

 

Here's another:
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The rendition is pretty close to the original car my friend built in '58. I'm planning on a 7" cop to make the rear quarter windows almost square. This also means a 4" high rear window and the sheetmetal above and below the window is then 4" as well which I think would be pleasing to the eye. I'm building a tube frame that'll probably be stepped or "Z'ed" I have to ask what you guys did for a roof. I like the slim looking roof that most of the chopped coupes on this post seem to have. I' didn't want to replace the wood bows and do it like a stock one. I've been thinking of 1/8" aluminum, covered with appropriate material top and bottom to keep as much headroom as possible - I'm 6' tall so I'll be sitting pretty low in this car. I also plan to drag race it quite a bit since lawn shows just don't cut it for me too much after doing this for 40 years. Thanx for any suggestions you guys migh thave.

 

At the risk of oversimplifying, I believe two pieces of plywood sandwiched together would work, assuming you are very careful to cut the lower piece to fit the recess. Once the fitting is done, you pad and upholster the top piece. I'd be most curious to hear from a few of you who have been to this dance.
Good luck, Ragtop.