Projects Model T Bobtail Speedster== The Project begins

You get to TIG on this one too! Bob

 

Cool stash of parts! Looks like a good start, looking forword to seeing more single seaters at TROG next year.

What are your plans for the T Motor?

-Mike

 

wow that speedster in the pics above has got me drooling im going to learn so much
with this build bob.
justin

 

Nothing fancy this year, but the T engine I have is so fitting for TROG use, it was under sal****er when the Long Island Sound flooded the guys garage many years ago in Westport Connecticut. The T engine was the power unit in an ice cutting rig, something you don't see everyday. Goal is to have the ch***is and body done, maybe painted and a stone stock T engine powering things. However if someone wants to loan a DO Fronty for the week I'll paint your name on both sides. Bob

 

Bob,do you mean like this?

 

I'd love to make/adapt a Fronty DO for my Chevrolet 4 !!!

 

Boy what a beautiful engine and the cars in the background. We just don't make-em like that anymore.

 

I don't think it will be a Stone stock T...
I think a see a header and intake be made for that beast.




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Bob, The rear axle in #1 Midget was in my garage many years ago. Its snowing as I type this, how long will it take a good dog sled team to deliver that DO Fronty? Bob

 

First we have to liberate it from the museum! I think the treasure is just resting on the block.if it is bolted on,it's only one or 2 bolts.

The midget is apart right now.They are doing some work on the engine.The cams needed to be replaced and some other work as well.

 

... 'cept here on the HAMB !

 

Sometimes it is good to step up and maybe overpay on an item because it comes with a good story. Won a NOS rear crossmember on "That Auction Site". I emailed to be sure of things and the cost of shipping. Really nice guy told me he got it out of a dealership attic..........in 1953, he's 83. It has been on his shelf longer than Fords. The neat part is it was in his ba*****t when it flooded years ago. This will go great with the engine that was also under water at one time. Bob

 

Bob,you are just going to have to get the whole car wet when you run the TROG next year.

 

Worked well for Wilber, I'll epoxy prime things real well. Bob

 

Under water, dug out of the dirt in chicken barns... your builds seem to ALWAYS have a good story to them, Bob

 

Free car wash after every race


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Bob,
A speedster friend who lives near me is making new Buffalo hubs. Machined from 4140 bar stock, caps are Manganese Bronze castings. Here's my set.

 

25 Mercury,those are beautiful!

 

WOW! If I can get just the rear hubs I'd be a very happy Bobtail builder! Looks like I may have two used caps on their way from Australia. Never knew the knockoff ears bent inward til I saw the photo of the reproductions. That is true artwork. Bob

 

The NOS rear corssmember and rear U bolts arrived yesterday. If I'm going to race on the sand in New Jersey might as well have an oil pressure gauge from the best car built in New Jersey the MERCER. Gas pressure pump has been in a draw for years along with the STUTZ pressure gauge and 1920's Cadillac gas cap.

 

Too cool! With all the stuff on this that was underwater it's gonna need a snorkel some where!

 

The snorkel comes standard with the DO Fronty. Bob

 

Mixing Mercer and Stutz?!?!?!

Yer gonna ruffle some petticoats there, Bob

 

Boy, I would like to have about a half-dozen of those motors in my shop. Beautiful.

 

See those two Buffalo knock off caps on top of that radiator cap? If you are a long time HAMB reader you know what that radiator was on. Hope some good luck gets p***ed along into the caps. Now I've got parts from Australia. Bob

 

So, where did the knock-off's and radiator come from? cool set up.

 

A shed hiding at the bottom of the sea.
Bob was fishing and his hook got stuck.
It was his best hook so he jumped in the 28 deg. Water and swam down 200 + feet. Not only did he find his best hook but there was a old shed filled with cool old parts. Next week is is going back to bring up more gold....


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The radiator is in Australia, the Buffalo caps are on their way to me. The NOS rear crossmember arrived. As soon as I get the kickups and things fitted it is TIG welding time Bill. Merry Christmas everyone! Bob

 

Happy Birthday Bob!

 

Get to it... I have some shut down this week and part of next.

Have a great Xmas and B day


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