Technical v8 flathead in a t

i am going to build a gow job from a '23 t and a '34 v8 flathead. i also build 1/25th models of the 1-1 cars i build. i am having a hard time getting the motor to fit in the t frame. the '34 motor seems to be to big and long. i can't get a t hood on it because the motor is to tall. i even had to cut the fins on the fan blades to fit under the radiator. also when i put the hood on with the body there is a gap with the body to the hood about 3/4 inch. now i know that models don't measure quite the same as 1-1. i can't get at all the parts to build my 1-1 so i was wanting to know if anybody has done this in 1-1 and what problems they have had. i do know that a '27 body will fit better though . thanks

 

This one has pretty close dimensions to a stock T

Outside of the carbs sticking up it could wear a stock hood that might have to be a tad longer. Note that the body isn't channeled like with a T bucket.
34 wires to go along with the 34 flathead would work if you use axles that would work with them.

 

I don't know. Maybe needs to be measured again..
I do know that a flathead 60hp will suit your needs.

 

thanks for the replies. i know this is a weird thread. i do have all the wheels and i have the complete '34 parts, motor, trans, front axle and rear end. as to the tall problem, i think what i might have to do is build a tube frame instead of the stock frame. i can then make it 26 inches wide then the motor can be lowered. i will have to wait until i can dig out all the parts and see what i got to work with.

 

Since this isn't your first rodeo and you know how to read a tape measure, what I will mention is once you box a t frame properly, you might as well have done the tube to start.
I know that there are chassis dimension charts out there for old Fords.
I found this which is not as detailed as I'd like, but might get you a start.
https://automotorpad.com/ford/111462-ford-model-t-frame-dimensions.html

 

It all depends on how hard one stresses the T frame. An old guy I know has a T-V8 with a five-speed he drives all over the southeast. It's fun, cool and he enjoys it within its limits.

jack vines

 

A T frame is a good bit narrower than an A frame by near 5" at the Firewall and the T body still covers the frame rails. The frame under the Purple car above is Not a T frame. Use an A frame and make the job 10 times easier and move on.

 

you all have some good ideas. i thank you. yes i have been building T and A frames for 60 years. some street cars and some altered drag cars. i know my way around fabricating and welding as i have every tool needed. i do believe i will build me a A frame out of tubing. i only wanted to use the T frame because i had it and it would be more traditional. the A frame being wider will help with motor placement for sure. thanks