I have seen some pictures of these "cut down roadsters" in some other threads and was hoping to get some more information on them. I have a 26/27? I am working on and feel like this could be something I want to create, but Im not sure how these guys fit everything in an even smaller package! Can anybody orovide information or PICS of these shortened roadsters? This is what Im talking about: (photo take from another thread) heres what I have: I have tried searching for information to no avail. I would appreciate any help- even if it's just reccomending better search terms!
Sorry- I am familiar with modifieds and that was my original plan. What I am referring to is the extremely small roadster in the bottom left of the picture. The body must be cut down both ways and I wanted some information about the wheelbase and parts fitment. Im hoping some pictures could shed some light as well...
I zoomed it in a bit and it seems to have a regular bucket body. The guys fit in it well side to side and as good as can be expected front to back. I THINK the short look comes from the rear axle being mounted far forward and then maybe a late Ford, spring ahead frontend being mounted to the A frame without having the front crossmember moved forward. Doing it that way would move the front axle rearward relative to the original position in a spring over model A.
I finally found the thread that showed the dimensions better! Heres another pic of one that is "cut down" If you look at the first pic you can see that while the tub looks stock- the dimensions are much smaller than everything in the background.... The original post thet gave me the idea is here- post #7 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=584100&highlight=roadsters
I agree with hackerbilt. The body appears to be an early (1915) T bucket style body that's radically channeled. Look at the passenger and how his arm is positioned. Now, look at how his back is. His head is almost even with the back of the bucket. On '15 T bodys, the back is higher than '23 T's. Also, his knees are in a position like most people (me) who drive a T bucket. He's kinda "slouched" in the car. In my bucket, my left knee is about 2" above the door sill. His looks to be more than that. The chassis is like what hackerbilt described. In the shop pic you showed... that looks almost like a "toy" hot rod. Look at how small the tires and rims are. Hell, that stuffed dog is almost too big for it.
How big are you? If you are any taller than a fireplug you won't fit a car that small. A stock T bucket is too small for most guys these days, for anything longer than a 15 minute drive.
1990GT50, If you PM me with your email address I can send some photos of a cut down 1927 Ford Tall :T" Roadster that you may find helpful.
Damn...THAT is tiny! Any pics with the driver in it? I'm thinking the cool look might go away a bit....
There's a picture that shows the driver sitting in it from the rear 3/4 angle. I had it saved somewhere.. I'm looking for it..
After a search.. Here's more on Gene's ride. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=150946
Hahaha...yeah it does! I'm having a hard time with the proportions of that. The engine looks huge and the wheel bolt pattern too. Is that guy unusually short or something!?!? This just isn't adding up somehow....but it IS cool!
The problem some people have with T buckets being too small inside or uncomfortable, is seating layout. I'm 6'3"(skinny) and I fit well and I cruise sometimes all day with no cramping. The seating has got to be thought out.
Ya, the proportions are really "Pushed"... (the word Weezner used about 4000 times on his MFS interview!)
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