Lifelong T Fan. Once Again Considering a Build.

[69SpecialDeluxe]

Hello,
I've been a lifelong lover of the Model T in all it's forms. Stock and everything else. I've started to build a T a few times but never got far. Once, I had mostly put together a decent steel body from some crusty '20 T touring panels. I deeply regret selling that, even though at the time it was a bigger project than I had the skills or money to finish. Now considering starting another next year; a 1926/27 widened body from Class Glass or a glass stock dimension 1923-25 body. Either would be LOW on narrowed '32 rails with a solid roller Chevy 283 and TH400. Although, the '26 would also look pretty good on A rails. Glad to be on here to get some ideas and the occasional advice.

 

[Spanky]

Welcome to the family. Your story sounds familiar. I hope we can help you make your dream a reality, since most of us started with a dream and built it step-by-step. In my case, it took 15 years (2001 - 2016) - I was working and raising a family at the same time until I retired in 2012.

I'm curious about your mention of a 283 for engine choice. Is there a reason for that particular SB Chevy?

 

[69SpecialDeluxe]

Thanks. Yeah, my granddad used to run a '57 Chevy in NHRA jr stock before the year rule (1960 or newer) and had many stories to entertain a young kid. He also had a '56 he drove in high school with a solid lifter dual quad 283 and 4 speed from a wrecked Corvette. Those stories made 283s legendary to me.

 

[Spanky]

. . . . Those stories made 283s legendary to me.

I get it. The problem you will have is finding a 283 block in good enough condition to rebuild. 350's are even getting harder to find, at least good ones. Would you consider building a 350 to look and perform like a 1950's era 283?

 

[RodStRace]

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[Rich B]

We found several good 283 & 327 engines from that certain kind of people that are switching LS mills into tri 5 & early '60s Impalas. Also finding nice wheels from the same types that need 18-20's on old cars.