Starting a new project this weekend, a '24 T roadster on a model A ch***is. Looking for inspiration and build pictures from people that have been here before. Sticking with the original model A power train for now with possibly a flathead in the future, sticking with the traditional look on this one. Just set the body on the frame for the first time today so I have a long way to go.
cool project, lots of T on A roadsters here, one of my favourite's is @Greg Stokes roadster, the Fireball special there's a build thread on here too
I started with that and made this... 24T roadster on an uncut A ch***is except the frame horns cut back.
Fairly straightforward. The wheelbase is a couple of inches longer so if you run a hood you will need a custom one, if you run fenders you will need to extend the back of the front fenders or the running boards/aprons.
Above are a few pictures I had saved that I liked, and below is my car which is a '26 but it does have an earlier turtle deck and is on an A frame. I made my deck wider to fit the frame better.
Looks like you have a super clean body to start with, even has upholstery in it yet! I ***ume you're planning to pinch the frame rails at the firewall?
Here is a link to my build. Pretty rough, low budget one. But maybe you will get some ideas how to do some details, or how not to do them. Mostly how not to do.... https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/t-a-b-project.1315428/
That sounds like a great traditional build combination. The Model A ch***is gives a stronger foundation while still keeping the correct period feel. Many builders focus on clean mounting, proper body alignment, and simple suspension setups to preserve authenticity. The original drivetrain should work well and keeps the project true to its roots.
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