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Posted By Discussion Topic: 1926 model t tutor build. need help     trjford8 09-21-2010 @ 7:56 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 4214 Joined: Oct 2009 Seawolf, if you go the stock route you will find that it is not too expensive.There's still alot of Model T parts around and they are relatively cheap. If you are going to Wyotech spend some time on your days off roaming the Wyoming country side.In that country there is probably a lot of parts laying around in the brush or on old ranches. Spend a little $ and get yourself a book on the Model T Fords. I started in the hobby by building a stock Model T roadster. I bought two cars in parts and sold one for the price of the original investment. Basicaslly got my car for free. It was great fun. supereal 09-21-2010 @ 1:45 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 6819 Joined: Oct 2009 Putting new running gear under an old body is not an easy or cheap project. Last year we put a 289 V8 in an Econoline pickup for a customer. It required making all the mounts, new drive line, and cooling system, plus adapting it for an automatic. The best way to break into restoration now is probably doing an older pickup truck. They are still relatively less expensive, and parts are mostly available. Many of my generation, myself included, "cut our teeth" on Model A Fords, etc, as they were readily available then, and were simple to work on. It is a great hobby, and we need all the "new blood" we can get, but we want you to succeed by easing into the pursuit. seawolf1989 09-21-2010 @ 11:02 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 8 Joined: Sep 2010 Well i would love to restore this can and keep it very much the same as it is. my grandpa would love to see me do that also but that requires money and time. now i have the time but like i said im going to wyotech and working at mcdonalds. I do love the look of the chopped top and the hotrod look we all kno but idont think i would go that route since there are enough of those made of fiberglass. im thinking i will keep it the same just update the engine with a 289 or something and put it on a modern frame with modern running gear. as i stated in my last post would it be easier and more cost effected to drop this body on a frame that is already set up ?? 37RAGTOPMAN 09-21-2010 @ 10:54 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1958 Joined: Oct 2009 seeawolf one reason the doors are missing, they are the same as 1929 MODEL A PICKUP, I think they are running around somewhere on a 1929 FORD MODEL A TRUCK, FIND these first before you do anything, this is a must do, lets hear how you made out, restoring or street rod, which one would you rather have , its all what you want ? its your money? hope this helps 37RAGTOPMAN,,,an KEEP on FORDIN,,,!!! supereal 09-21-2010 @ 10:49 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 6819 Joined: Oct 2009 I'm not so sure it is a "T", as most cars of that era closely resemble one another. The apparent grille leaning against the car certainly is not from a Model T. As most of the Model T guys have gone to the "great garage in the sky", good examples in drivable condition are available for much, much less than what would be required to restore. CharlieStephens 09-21-2010 @ 9:40 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 888 Joined: Oct 2009 You should also try HAMB (don't forget to "introduce" yourself before posting) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/. You can get frame dimensions (not plans) here http://wescottsauto.com/WebCatalog/FrameDiagram1926-27.pdf. Charlie Stephens This message was edited by CharlieStephens on 9-21-10 @ 9:41 AM TomO 09-21-2010 @ 9:34 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 7252 Joined: Oct 2009 Seawolf, now that you know what you have, you have to make a decision if you want to restore the car to a stock configuration or a street rod configuration. For a stock configuration, you will get the best suggestions at the Ford Barn Model T forum. http://fordbarn.com/forum/ For low budget street rod try KillBillet. http://www.killbillet.com/ This forum is dedicated to the 1932-1953 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln in the stock configuration. Some of the people posting on here have Model T and / or hot rod experience and can be of limited help. Tom seawolf1989 09-21-2010 @ 8:59 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 8 Joined: Sep 2010 Well after a week of research the forum and my friends agree this is a 26/27 model t. that being said i have one h*ll of a project on my hands. all i basically have is part of the body. Im looking for frame plans so i can build my own but where what kind of rear end do i use? posi rear outta a bronco? and i literally know nothing about suspension or even how to make this car into a car again could i buy a bronco frame with both axles and then set the body on that? would it be possible. im just bouncing ideas out in the open. im hoping someone from here has done this build before and i would love to gain some insight. im ambitious but i know i bit off more than i could chew alone.

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