1926 Model T RPU

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put the front axle in the mill and popped in some speed holes

 

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start of the Z frame

 

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You are off and running. Good to see another build started.

 

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what kind of ground clearance do most of these types of cars have?

 

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You don't want anything lower than the bottom of your rims.

 

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engine and transmission mounts

 

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Unless your using cowl steering, that may be a problem. Whats the plan for steering?

 

[RPM]

What is the inside width of your frame rails? It looks narrow compared to the engine. Will you ave room for, alternator, starter, and fuel pump?

 

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the plan is reversed corvair steering

frame is very narrow 20.25" inside width.

 

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front cross member install

 

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Started mock up of the body and seats placement. I tried using the body channeled as is. However, I did not like how far above the body line i would be sitting.( I'm 6.3") . Kinda felt like i would be driving a large golf kart.
So i decided the only way to sit down in the body was to widen it to allow for more seat room.

 

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The plan is to widen the body 4" and to replace the rear channel with continuous body line

 

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Wow! Looks like you went beyond the planning stage on the body. Your into it now.

 

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Can't wait to see how it looks. Keep sending pics.

 

[Zandoz]

I wish I have the guts and skills to do that to mine. Ideally I'd be adding 8" or so to mine...then adding one of CCR's sportdecks

 

[butch27]

I just lengthened mine 2" in the door area. No one will notice and the Wife can now get in with her new knee.

 

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step one of the body mods

 

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this setup will give me room to put the seat all the way down on the floor