Barn Find: 1926 Roadster

Elrod said:
Very very cool! What is the story on the old chopped Kustom in the garage there? Looks like the previous owner was quite the car guy!
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The chopped kustom is mine, those are pictures from my new place when I gpt the roadster home. It is a very much modified 1949 Chevy. (see more here - http://www.thewebczar.com/)

I am making room for the '26 as I just moved and the garage is a mess of parts and no real defined work areas.
 
Years ago I had an old rusty rat '22 model T touring that I happily drove to all the local shows and most eveyone loved it. There wasn't a flake of paint left anywhere on the entire car but it ran like a watch and I would have headed out on any road trip to anywhere without a moment's hesitation. On the rare occasion when someone gave me crap about it I would say " I drove it here. Where's yours?". That shut them up in a hurry. HAHA.
 
few shots from today:

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engine is missing a few key parts...:(

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artsy pics:
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26 T Coupe ............................
Looks like the first job will involve some soap and water and maybe a Scotch-Brite pad in places. A power-washer will blast that old paint off. Don't do that !
MIKE :)
 
It looks like a very late 26 or maybe 27 ? what is the frame number? It should be located on the frame rail when you open the passenger door.
 
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I say leave it looking as is, and put something interesting under the hood...

-Dave
 

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The engine number will be stamped on the frame rail under where the passenger's feet would be. It is the same number found on the block just above the water inlet on the driver's side of the engine. Not all 26 frames were stamped. The number on your pink slip is that of a T engine built mid Feb., 1926
 
Since this is an untouched original I think we should ask about special features, 1926-27 T's had so many running changes. The headlights could have been upgraded to "1927" bar style somewere in the cars life. Fender bolys or screws, style of running board script, windsheild posts,cowl and dash/door fit have early and late styles. I think the turtle decks differ as well, all minor stuff but somewhat interesting from a production change standpoint.
 
Like The T Roadster Also,Yea Mite Just Clean Her Up A Bit Get Her Running And Have Some Fun.
 
I LOVE IT! the pics are excellent and they got my heart racing im currently digging my model t outta the dirt and pulling it off the side of a mountain in wyoming. have to hurry up before it snows. post more pics i would love to see this beauty fixed up or even just a coat of oil on her
 
Mike V. Florida ...................
GIBBS OIL is best for that. It is hard to find and it is pricey ($20.00/spray can). You can also use WD40, but it doesn't last as long. It really does bring out the color in the paint that you can't even see, while dry. Try it.
MIKE :)
 
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Wow. Great Find!!!

Time to buy a Ford F-150 to go with the Model T.




Elrod said:
Very very cool! What is the story on the old chopped Kustom in the garage there? Looks like the previous owner was quite the car guy!
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Elrod,
I think the slammed Chevy belongs to the 26T purchaser not the previous owner of the 26T.
 
just a point of interest: do not tie the front down with the strap going to the axle, they will bend, ask how i know.....great find!
 
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