I am a 23 year old newbie to the forum and am just coming to the end of my first restoration/speedster/gowjob (not quite sure what to call it). My '26 T roadster runs a 26 mill with .030 over aluminum pistons, lightened flywheel, Chicago Mark-E overdrive, 6 inch drop and a 5 inch stretch. I retained the stock 26 roadster body rather than the traditional Rootlieb kit. I originally intended to add custom fenders, skirts and running boards and well as finished body work, but when I got it into black primmer and started driving it everyone that sees it likes the way I have it so I decided to leave it just the way it was (with a little added patina since and period accessories). The look and the patina are are to the point that some of the older guys are convinced it is an "original that was just pulled from a barn" I have attached a photo for you viewing pleasure. I am now planning my next T and plan to build another Gowjob similar to my present roadster. On that note I am looking for photos of late teens to late 20s T gowjobs like the one I have attached. I am also looking to track down another Chicago Mark-E overdrive as well as information on them for my next T. Any help is greatly appreciated!! Clayton Portland, Ore
Anouther Northwesterner in his 20's with a 26 roadster, cool! I like it, i was almost thinking of going that route, i was looking a an A chassis for mine.... but i decided to stay the course and keep with the 32 rails and 283
Slim, The dash was fun to make and made for an interesting task of finding all the original gauges. I tried to keep it as period looking as i could, right down to the vintage "sweetheart" picture stuck behind the tach.
Hell yea that is a great looking car but it is ashamed that you caught the old car sickness at such a young age ... now your hooked on them for life ... isn't that great......Hell yea...
Hey i just got myself a 26 roadster body and frame......... have so many questions. Are you using the stock frame and suspension? I am looking of a way to build mine and since all i have is the bare bones the it's a bit hard.
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