Hello everyone, I'm newly registered to the H.A.M.B. and look forward to chatting with you all on the forums. Anyhow I wanted to stop in and introduce myself and my newly acquired "toy". I'm semi new to Wisconsin, so any leads on swap meets and such would be great. I've been working on 50's style cars for about 25 years but I'm new to the T's and have lots to learn. Ok now for some info on the T. No, I didn't build it. No it's not finished. It's a mix of 25-42 parts, here and there. It's built on a titled 1925 Ford Model T chassis with a 1927 Ford model T body, the top was removed as it wasn't salvageable due to damage and rust (same with the original doors). The body was heavily channeled and reinforced with 1x1 tubing for strength. The original 25 frame has been boxed , plated, and braced for added strength. It was Z'd 15" in the rear with a late model GM 10 bolt rear end. The front is 39 Ford front beam with 42 spindles mounted solid to the frame (something I'm soon to change). Steering is the traditional style. It has a 350 crate motor and 350 trans installed in it now. There is a HUGE list of changes I would like to do, especially after reading up on the archives, but 1st up is the safety issues, mainly the front suspension. I'm thinking of using a Mr. Roadster I beam with a reverse eye spring behind setup with the hairpin style radius rods. The only issue would be welding in a 3" round cross member for the spring perch. I should be able to keep my current spindles and brakes. I've also been looking into an air ride setup or the semi -elliptical spring setup. thx, Mike
Welcome aboard . Nice ride too. I recently joined the HAMB myself. Great bunch of people here. Funny but I too just got a new toy myself and like you I have the list . I think thats half the fun though. Good luck.See you on the boards.....
Welcome! I'm Wisconsin born and raised, but been in Texas for a long time now. You'll want to check out Iola for sure. www.iolaoldcarshow.com
Welcome from a fellow cheese head. Iolla is a good start. The weekend after that is peirce park in appleton. Always a good show with a small swapmeet. Also try the fall and spring Jefferson.Huge swapmeet. Oh yah nice car. Keep us updated.
welcome to the board from south TEXAS!!!! I think you"ll like it here, I sure do! good luck on your project.
Hay thanks for all of the warm welcomes. As far as Iola goes I'll be there for sure this weekend. I'm going to try and pick up a I beam front end and radius rods for my ride. Maybe I'll see some of you all at Iola. Mike
Yeah what he said. Welcome to a great bunch of guys and gals. We've got a lot of HAMBer's in Wi. And some fine get-togethers, swaps, and shows. I think you'll enjoy it here...ole Pork
Hey welcome, I know this is late but I am from Wisconsin as well and just aquired a 26 T roadster body I plan on putting on my 29' chassis. If I ever finish my truck that is...
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