27 T build
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T-Rex
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T-Rex
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Sorry about the other post but I lost my connection. When I planned my build, I wanted a 27T. I looked at Spirit, Speedway, and Poliform. The reason that I chose Spirit was that I liked the 2 doors and the functioning trunk. If u build it right, there is enough room in the trunk for the gas tank, two chairs, some tools and a few cleaning supplies. Also, you can't beat Spirit for customer service,you can call anytime and ask questions, get help and they are all nice people.
Hey Ron, I sent u a text yesterday, where were u?
Hey Ron, I sent u a text yesterday, where were u?
Don't think I got or I was in the shop and could not hear it. I'll call you.
benT
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I've seen T-Rex's Spirit 27 and it is sweet! Here is a pic from Somerset KY last year:
The Spirit '27 bodies seem pretty nice. I've seen a few finished now. Spirit wasn't making these bodies when I started my '27. I used a Poliform body. Pricier than Spirits, but they are really nice too. I like that it is stretched about 5" and its done so well that most do not realize it. The other nice thing with them is they offer different dashes, a roll pan, and other body parts. the other plus for Spirit is that if you don't want to build the frame, they can build you one to fit.
Dad has a Speedway '27 body. Its pretty nice too but does not have an operating trunk--his seat fold down for access. Here are a few pics--mine is the blue one, Dad's is red.
T-Rex
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I've seen T-Rex's Spirit 27 and it is sweet! Here is a pic from Somerset KY last year:
The Spirit '27 bodies seem pretty nice. I've seen a few finished now. Spirit wasn't making these bodies when I started my '27. I used a Poliform body. Pricier than Spirits, but they are really nice too. I like that it is stretched about 5" and its done so well that most do not realize it. The other nice thing with them is they offer different dashes, a roll pan, and other body parts. the other plus for Spirit is that if you don't want to build the frame, they can build you one to fit.
Dad has a Speedway '27 body. Its pretty nice too but does not have an operating trunk--his seat fold down for access. Here are a few pics--mine is the blue one, Dad's is red.
T-Rex
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Thanks Ben.I've seen T-Rex's Spirit 27 and it is sweet! Here is a pic from Somerset KY last year:
The Spirit '27 bodies seem pretty nice. I've seen a few finished now. Spirit wasn't making these bodies when I started my '27. I used a Poliform body. Pricier than Spirits, but they are really nice too. I like that it is stretched about 5" and its done so well that most do not realize it. The other nice thing with them is they offer different dashes, a roll pan, and other body parts. the other plus for Spirit is that if you don't want to build the frame, they can build you one to fit.
Dad has a Speedway '27 body. Its pretty nice too but does not have an operating trunk--his seat fold down for access. Here are a few pics--mine is the blue one, Dad's is red.
I have sat in Bens Poliform and it is much roomier that my Spirit.
benT
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One thing that does help is that my body is not channeled over the frame. Instead, I fabbed frame rail covers to hide the 2x3 frame members. You would be surprised what 3" difference in the floor makes!
benT
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Both Dad and my '27's have 2x3 tube frames that are pinched in the front. They both have frame rail covers that cover up the frame and mine also tapers up toward the front. Similar to a '32 frame but not one. Here's a pic of the covers on the rolling frame:
Both Dad and my '27's have 2x3 tube frames that are pinched in the front. They both have frame rail covers that cover up the frame and mine also tapers up toward the front. Similar to a '32 frame but not one. Here's a pic of the covers on the rolling frame:
Nice stout frame Ben and the Salt Flat Wheels are to die for.
fordsbyjay
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That is a very stout looking frame. I bet it helps a lot to make the steering and suspension more consistent.
Allen
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Hi Ben, Looks like you guys did a real nice job on the chassis. I like the wider look on the '26 and 27's. Looks more like a '32 frame. Also, I like the frame much better tapered at the front. More work, but nicer job. Also, nothing looks better than a 6 inch dropped axle and sitting in the weeds. Thank you for your reply and photo. Neat stuff.
Ted Brown
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It looks like just the covers are curved out wider, that gives a very clean look to the body when finished, very nice... I used to do that when I made a 32 frame for a 32 body, the frame rails were straight and the 32 rails were mounted with out-riggers to the correct size need for the body... 
