I have a stock 31 Model A complete running ch***is/engine. I plan to build a bare bones "speedster" so I need a cowl section. A guy locally has a 26 Model T body tub in usable shape for a nice price.... Will the t fit on the A without a lot of metal work?
It'll go without too much messing around. The thing to remember is that the "A" has a 3 1/2" longer wheel base over the "T"... Although in a typical speedster situation that shouldn't matter.
Yes it will work with minor modifications. I put a '26 T Coupester body on a Model A frame... Good luck..
Yes, it'll fit nicely. If the wheels need to line up with rear wheelwells (depends on what body you're using), a '40 spring behind style rearend might make up for the 3" different wheelbase. My '26 is on an A frame but with a '25 style turtle deck so there's no rear wheelwell to align.
The biggest problem is the pedals and firewall. I think it's best to forget the wheel well alignment. And position the body so the pedals will work with the firewall. These aren't great pictures, but it's a model t on a A ch***is. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Thanks, It's just going to be the front cowl mostly with the seats out in the open. If using a hood the A hood can be m***aged to fit ok?
Ohhh, the guy who owns the A ch***is has a new stock radiator.....Might be best to wait for an A cowl to come along...
What year A is the radiator for? You could space the cowl up a bit, mine was spaced up before I got it and im just going to use a filler piece on the ch***is. JW
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