I bought this '27 T body out of Connecticut about 8 years ago. Saved it from being a RR and put it on an A frame with a 241 Hemi. Now that it's finally back on wheels and out on the road I've been getting some questions about the history. Actually, I'm kind of curious myself. So, does anyone recognize it and do you know any of the history? Pictures would be fantastic. As the pictures show, some of the body work should be pretty recognizable. It had early 60's Ford clutch & brake pedals cowl mounted with a firewall mounted master cylinder. And a funkie flexible steering shaft. At one time it could have been red, white, gray or yellow.
Yea I've been going to do a thank you to the hamb post. Its my first early Ford hot rod build, I faithfully read all the T builds and posts. Did most of my research for the build on here using the search function. Copied what others did a lot and went my own way on some things. Suffered through the common issues I read about here, no oil to the top end on the hemi, ticks in the motor, death wobble, steering issues, poor idle, vapor lock and more. All fixed by researching the hamb.
Glad to have another fella that can search and learn! Your T looks like a bunch of fun. Go ahead and select post full image for those of us who don't have teenage eyes any more.
History will be tough - but winter is coming so it'll be a good inside project. Did you get any type of backstory? Engine, wheels, built by a guy in ??. While HAMB has a great brain trust and unbelievable archives from what pops up you need to go further afield. Maybe you'll stumble across a kid who remembers grandpa's car but has never visited some Hokey A$$ Message Board. Here is a list of CT car clubs - https://www.obrientruckers.com/ppwd_plaques/index?club_name=&city=&state_code=ct&logo=&button=Search If you remember the city it came from put a free wanted ad in Craigslist - WTB info/photos of X Club cars from the 50-80s. Put a whole list of search terms at the end of the ad. Include some when bought pics and any odd build details that you found. You might also be able to place a query on some city or car related CT FakeBook page. You could also go to one of those sites with old newspapers and search for car shows. Local papers covered all the town events back in the day.
@29Sleeper that's quite the overview for detective work tracing, but all good points! I'll mention that while many have adapted to computers, some still rely on local papers. If the area is narrowed down, small ads in them might shake something loose too. Lots of small papers are hanging on by a thread and if one is found that had good coverage back in the day, they might even do a story about trying to find history.
I kinda figured it was a long shot, but I’d give it a try . All good ideas above. Which got me thinking, I might have the guys name or address with the pile of receipts I have for the build. Or maybe the address is in my old TomTom wherever that is. Pretty sure the DMV kept my original receipt. Thanks gotta go do some detective work.
Found out the previous owner bought it from a guy with multiple hot rods, from Ellington Conn. Edited title to reflect that.
Have you tried to contact the Ty-rods auto club of Vernon, Connecticut which is the neighboring town ? A lot of old timers there.
Not my attitude... History was not kind to it. I'd call it mine and that's good enough. You've done it well. KUDOS
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