26 Roadster ... really?

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2013: 26 Roadster ... really?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dennis Hoshield on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 08:27 pm:

I have nothing to gain by 'advertising' this car .. nor do I have any intentions of purchasing it. I post here for discussion as I've not seen a vehicle like this before ... I'm assuming it's a build-up .. or is it a 26 'Roadster' as is??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Model-T-Roadster-1926-ford-model-t-roadster- /331025387872?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4d12a69160&vxp=mtr

I see a lot of things that don't add up. I'm just asking out of my own ignorance, and edification!

I thought more of a speedser-ish build-up.
Windshield from a '19 or earlier?
Split seats?
I'd love the speedometer and clock! :-)
I guess the guy that knows about these cars thinks it 'might need a new water pump soon'. Umm .. I didn't see one! It's probably better without it. :-)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ken Kopsky, Lytle TX on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 10:11 pm:

The only parts that look like they're 26 are the wheels, hood and switch panel. Everything else looks pre-25 and the body is shop (home) made. Nicely executed but it's just a box of spare parts. :-)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jim Thode Chehalis Washington on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 10:24 pm:

The hood, engine and transmission are 26. The wheels are Model A.

I like the front fenders on the back, hard to tell if it is coming or going.
Jim


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Harold Schwendeman - Sumner,WA on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 10:30 pm:

Model A wheels,....hmmmm. That photo that shows the left rear wheel and brake drum does not look right to me. Not sure how Model A wheels would fit on a T (adapter?) but something does not look right there; too much space between wheel and drum...???


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By mike_black on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 11:24 pm:

Dennis, your description of "speedster-ish" is right on target. It's closer to a speedster than a roadster. It's cute, but definitely a mixed pile of parts. The headlights look like the early 15 electrics that were made to fit on the acetylene headlight forks left over from 14.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jim Thode Chehalis Washington on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 11:32 pm:

Harold,
Here is an adapter from Model T wood to Model A wheels.



Jim


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Harold Schwendeman - Sumner,WA on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 11:41 pm:

Ahhh,...thanks Jim. Would that adapter account for what appears to be extra space between back of wheel and face of brake drum?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Greg Whaley, Georgetown Ontario Canada on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 11:50 pm:

Did you watch the video of it running? Needs a little bit of lovin'


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jim Thode Chehalis Washington on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 11:52 pm:

Yes, it does add some space there.
Jim


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Royce in Dallas TX on Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 07:42 am:

Marvelous workmanship and attention to detail. Other than the price being a bit high for a bitsa car that needs some TLC I like it. Think about how it would be with a PACO or Ames body though.......


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