my NEW PROJECT: T coupe

hello,,
i picked this up about a week and a half ago from 'CedarSpeed' here on the HAMB, but didnt really see no point posting pics until i actualy did something to it ....so i chopped it

i was trying to avoid that EXTREME chop look ,,i know alot of people like that look,,but i wanted it to still have that 'coupe' look to it,,so i decided to chop it 8 1/4 " ,, also ,,i decided against the mailslot rear window, so before doing the chop i raised the rear window and dropped it both an inch,,still need to finish up inside garnish moldings..

just ordered the patch panels for the doors...its pretty solid
does anyone know how to tell difference between 26 and 27??









well,,thanks for looking,,and have a GREAT DAY!

 

looks good Sammy.

 

thanks mike

here's the before pic(man that thing was tall!haha)

 

a lot of guys will build a chassis
and patch the body
making everything solid first

glad to see a nice chop as the first move
it sets the mood for the entire build

 

13" Daytons & skinny whites are going to look good on that coupe.

JH

 

Nice chop Sam, Cedarspeed sent me a lot of pics of that body ( I was considering grabbing it myself) looks like a very solid start!

How about painting it with the color scheme you had on the 56??

 

Just right!

 

Sammy, nice restraint on the chop. I think you did the right thing. What are your plans for it. Over the years that style hotrod has really grown on me.

 

Nice chop! I'm not a fan of the mail slot windows, normally.

Now about the paint and wheels on that Chevy in the background....

 

thanks guys!

Paul,,that tall roof was driving me crazy.haha,,i plan on getting the body all dialed in before i even start on the chassis,,

Ken,,i have been thinking mid 50's style HotRod, big & lil's on steelies,nice stinkbug rake ,OHV V8,28 grille shell,,something along those lines.,,

 

Nice.

 

I am sure it will come out bitchin.. you have a great eye for style.

 

Sam,

Keep us posted on this one. You're bad about waiting 'till a project is done before showing pics.

A T coupe is in my "Top 5". I'd love to be able to watch as yours comes together.

JH

 

haha earlier this year my camera took a dump ,and my back up quit working shortly afterwards,,i finally broke down and bought a cheapo digital camera this morning,,(5.0 mega pixles for $85.00!) so i guess i dont have an excuse now,haha

 

Lookin Good Sammy.
Is it gonna have 13 switches for the Beotchs.....HAHAHHAHAHA

HAve Ya got a invisble fence in the passenger side for your Killa dog.....


Keep us posted.....


Shoe

 

to awnser your origional question about telling the difference between a '26 and '27. I was told it had to do with the amount of wood vs. metal supporting in the body, mainly around the rear window. A '26 would be wood where a '27 would be metal. I have no way of confirming this.

The chop looks good as well.

 

You must be livin right as well Sammy cause you dont have to post a wante ad for a decklid.Man how many of these cars do ya see cause of the war time deal where everybody thru their decklid away and made it in to a pickup truck.I wish I had a dollar for every coupe and roadster I have seen missin a decklid.


Shoe

 

I like how you kept the back window a little bigger.
Clark

 

My thoughts exactly! One of these days someone's going to find a warehouse full of Model A and T decklids, and 32-34 pickup doors

The T looks great Sam.

 

nice looking 56 also

 

I hope you can see the differance in this pic. A 26 has a wooden frame around the rear window.

 

<P>looks like you nailed the chop, perfect hieght!!</P>
<P>any xtra w/s frames?</P>
<P>Rick , macsratz.com</P>

 

both your rides fare sweet. You have a great start on that T. keep us posted

 

I'm about to chop my 27. It's a little more than yours 10". How much did you take out of the upper windshield hearder 2"? Chop looks good. I laid the cut lines out today but ran out of daylight. Next weekend maybe. TP

 

very nice.. glad to see you didn't go overboard on the chop..

i've been showing restraint on giving mine a haircut..

 

WOW! I like it - that looks great, front, sides & back. A GREAT chop all around Gary 4T950 Chevy Guy

 

That looks really nice. Talk about Solid..my god, that car must have been sitting off the ground since 1929.

tok

 

thanks guys! and thanks for the info on 26 vs. 27,looks like mine is 27.

Clark,,i spent alot of time studying the pics of yours for inspiration

TP,yup,it was 2". .

TRIUMPH TERROR, feels great to start with something pretty solid for a change

macsratz,sorry no extra windshield frame,,i need one too!

 

FYI the 26 coupe also has a flat floor panel under the seat where the 27 has an beaded reinforcement. X pattern as I remember. Great chop! Gives me some courage.

 

Thats a great looking chop , subtle yet just enough . you know what yer doing dude .
Keep us posted .

Buzz Bomb