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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by CG, Jun 27, 2015.

  1. Guy over on 67-72chevytrucks is trying to identify some cars in old family pictures. Stumped on this one.

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  2. Chrisbcritter
    Joined: Sep 11, 2011
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    '27 Model T Ford roadster, with a few embellishments.
     
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  3. Kume
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    yes indeed. some interesting mods. cowl lights, rear guard lights, Model A headlight bar? early hinged screen. Custom paint job. Wonder what year photo was taken. There must be a story behind this one.
     
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  4. The37Kid
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    Nice photo, wire wheels and front bumper were Ford factory options. Folding windsheild was an accessorie or owner fabed item. Looks like a step plate on the rear fender, it may have had a rumble seat conversion. Bob
     
  5. alchemy
    Joined: Sep 27, 2002
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    Must have been a later production 27 to have the bumper and wires.
     
  6. I asked for more info on the picture. Ill post it up here if he knows.
     
  7. The37Kid
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    Based on the headlights I think it may be a 1926, they mounted closer to the fender and didn't have a bar, the owner added that bent bar. Bob
     
  8. And mud flaps too?
     
  9. 30dodge
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    from Pahrump nv

    1926 /27 Sporterized Ford : dual horns, fender mounted tail lights, cowl lights.
     
  10. Big tire "T" street racer.
     
  11. Bruce Lancaster
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    The blip on the rear fender sure looks like a rumble seat step...I've seen pictures of an aftermarket rumble seat setup for '26-7 T, made with the trunk lid hinged at its rear edge to allow enough room to stuff a person into the too-small deck of the T. I wonder if this car had that setup? Whoever owned that car clearly had all the mail-order catalogs of the day and dozens of $$ to blow on neat stuff!
     
  12. Bruce Rumble step, the ol man used to say that was so you didn't have to open the door to get in. LOL

    I agree with the '27 T analysis and yes lots of added bling for the day.
     
  13. 117harv
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    I enlarged the pic and it looks like it has a lot of louvers on the hood sides, sides from ? Cool ride then and now for sure.
     
  14. 302GMC
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    from Idaho

    That's one of them "Gow Jobs" ...
     
  15. ROADSTER1927
    Joined: Feb 14, 2009
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    The aftermarket rumble seat in my 27 T Roadster, Gary:D img795.jpg
     

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