Winter build project T body

[OLDTGUY]

Thanks Don, now I'm on the right track, after thinking about my post yesterday, I realized you need to let the joints "give" a little. Makes sense now how the body is fastened together.
JJ

 

[32 chevy vett]

I did not give the size of the wood fire wall. Check page1 photos#2. The fire wall should be 39 1/4" X27" X 3/4". The wood fire wall must be in place as it determines were the body mounts go. I used a pre 23 windshield.
The body sides are 2 pcs. 9"X 77 1/4" X 7/8". Seat (front) 9 1/2" X 42 1/2"X 7/8"(back)9"X 77 1/4" X 7/8".
For this I went to Home Depot. Got sheet of poplar PLWD 23/32" 4' X 8'.$39.28
I had them cut it 2 pcs. 9" for sides. 1 pc. 9 1/2" for seat. Cut the last pc.to size.Then strip 1/2" off 1pc.. They will do the cuts Free.
Now you should get a Qt.of oil paint start your painting.

 

[32 chevy vett]

Add the trim 1 1/4"X 1/4". Where you see it in last photo.Before you add the front trim. You should make a piece of tin for the front corners.4" X 6" bent over and screwed to side of and front of seat. These are painted black. Thats up to you. Now that trim can go on over the tin.

 

[redmodelt]

I went with a quick build on mine. I have had it on the road for over 5 years. Ash framing, fir slats for top, ash plywood for sides. The side boxes are pine. I did drop the top down about 4 inches as it looked to tall and narrow along with the wind really blew over the top of the windshield. The next change would be to enclose the cowl area a little more.
MarkG

 

[32 chevy vett]

Hi redmodelt That's a neet little T. Those rear springs must help when the wind bad.
As you know a cross wind is bad on a model T.

 

[32 chevy vett]

I tore mine apart to clear coat and paint before I got to far along. But you will need the tail gate size.8 1/2" X43 3/4" X 3/4". You will need 125 1/2" of 3/4"X 1/8" steel. To go around the tail gate.

 

[32 chevy vett]

I will give it 3 coats of clear. Steel wool it between coats. Then tape it off and
paint it. And paint all the steel. Before I put the steel back on. I will take photos
and measurements. Then you can have fun making the steel parts.

 

[redmodelt]

I added the Hasslers only on the rear. She had too much sway going around some corners. I did find they do help. The same corner at the same speed, more stable.

 

[32 chevy vett]

Took it apart and started to paint. This is what I have done so far.

 

[OLDTGUY]

Hi 32 chevy vett,
Looks great, I like your color choice, beautiful work. Thanks again for sharing the project with us.
JJ

 

[32 chevy vett]

6 pcs.15 1/4" X 1"X 3/16" Bend as in photo. 9"up make a 90* go 1" make a 38*.
Shape the bottom. Cut off a 3/8" bolt 2 1/4" long and weld it to the shaped end.
Lay flat so the bolt is offset then fill offset with weld. Then grind to shape.
Now drill for 1/4" carriage bolts. Up on the 38*1 1/2" drill first hole 3" more
drill second hole. Now you have to line the body with the tail gate in place.
You have to drill 3 3/8" holes.From the back of the rear bumper 10 1/4"- 32"-54" set the piece you made in place put a nut on it and tighten. Now drill the hole in the center of your trim.

 

[32 chevy vett]

I use this to get all my centers.

 

[mvweaver]

I'm a bit of newbie here and this is an awesome build thread. Like others have said, I've got a pile of parts and was trying to figure out what type of body to build and your thread is really encouraging and inspiring. Can't wait to see more. -Matt

 

[32 chevy vett]

Thank you Matt. Welcome to the site. We will need 4 pcs.2 1/2" X 3/4" X 58 3/4". These will be the side rails.

 

[32 chevy vett]

For the steel in photos. You need 2 pcs.1" X 3/16" 18 1/2" long.
2 pcs. 1" X 3/16" X 20' long.
Drill before you bend. Drill and countersink for the screws.
From bend on bottom 1"-4". Countersink for #12 X1 1/2" screws.
These hold the front post to the seat.

 

[32 chevy vett]

I drilled all 1/4" holes out to 5/16" for carriage bolt heads. I painted all steel hardware. Next is the final fit and finish. Replace the philips screws with slotted.
Replace all hexagon nuts with square nuts. Put washers under all nuts. Save a small amount of mixed paint in a air tied bottle. To paint the nuts and screws.

 

[32 chevy vett]

This is the last of the steel. i picked this one up at Hershey. I still have not made mine. You will need 2 pcs. 12" long X 7/16" round stock. Drill a 7/16" hole 3 3/4" from trim.

 

[32 chevy vett]

Top sides. 2 pcs. 4" X 3/4" X 9'. Rear 1 pc. 44 3/4" X 3/4" with 1/4"rise in center.
Clamp rear piece to two rear posts. Clamp the 9' side piece to rear post. Over lapping the rear piece.Now clamp to #2 post. At post #1 make a 6 3/4" circle
down 2" from top. Make a curved line. From top of circle to the bottom front end of of piece. Make a curved line from post #2 - 1 3/4" above the lower line.
I got the curve by clamping a 3/4" X 1/8"piece. To starting point and finish point. And adjust the curve. Then trace the curve I got. Do the same with all top pieces. After you get the first piece cut out. Trace on the second piece.

 

[Curt Campbell]

Chevy Vette....I am so impressed with your work!!! Your EXCELLENT documentation is a blessing to us all.

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS....YOU ARE A MASTER!!!!!!!!

 

[OLDTGUY]

32 chevy vett,
Thanks again for posting your project, I really appriciate all the information you are sharing. I think Curt in the last post said it all!
JJ