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Devildude24 · 06-21-2014, 08:32 PM

Hello All,

I'm new to the forums, but I was referred here by a user today at a car show. I am building a Model T Speedster at the moment, and would love any tips and/or help I could get in the process. I have an album on my profile of some parts I have currently, yes I know I have a WAYS to go, but at the moment I plan to get it going.

15max · 06-22-2014, 07:54 AM

That is a great start. Take your time and enjoy the process. I have enjoyed my speedster since 1967. They are great fun.

15max · 06-22-2014, 10:31 AM

http://www.modelt.org/mtfcivb/showth...your-speedster

Here are some other nice speedsters.

Devildude24 · 06-22-2014, 10:08 PM

Nice thanks guys! If theres anything else yall can find make sure to do so for me!

yachtsmanbill · 06-23-2014, 05:34 AM

http://www.mtfca.com/HOF/speedster.html

Steve Jelf · 06-23-2014, 07:57 AM

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Even a speedster will have some stock items. A lot of this will apply: http://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG80.html.

BUBBAS IGNITION · 06-23-2014, 10:10 AM

Seems as if the name of the game on a Speedster is to remove any and all unneeded items to get rid of weight. Start by cleaning and painting the frame , research lowering methods and get it low , the lower the better in my book....
Build the motor as you see fit but perform all the needed tricks to make the drive train reliable, no fun sitting beside the road all day......
Out of all my cars over the years the T Speedsters have been the most fun of all them........

BUBBAS IGNITION · 06-23-2014, 10:17 AM

One of my favorites i drove for a couple years and sold to a guy in Calif ( wish i had kept it) is the "Simple T' I put many happy miles on this T ..................

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1925-T-Speed...vip=true&rt=nc

I bought the body in pieces on ebay over a period of time and put it together. Everything is T , z ed frame, lowered frt axle and modified engine......would cruise at 55-60 all day long and made a few trips from Indy to Chiago
etc...

Great Lakes Greg · 06-24-2014, 05:27 PM

We seem to be in the same boat at the moment. I have axles, frame and an engine. I am accumulating parts for a build this winter. If Michigan pulls the same frigid stunt this year, as last year, I'll have plenty of time.

modelAsteve · 06-24-2014, 07:22 PM

North West Vintage Speedsters has an evenings worth of pictures

Devildude24 · 06-25-2014, 02:52 PM

Y'all are great! Thanks very much to all of y'all! (yes I'm from Texas) I am aquiring more and more parts as I'm going along. If anyone needs a front axle with Hassler shocks, I have some on Ebay. Just look up Model T Front Axle w/ Hassler Shocks and you'll find it. ATM it is going for USD $50.00, so its a steal XD

06-21-2014, 08:32 PM	#1
Devildude24 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 3	[BUILD] Model T Speedster build Hello All, I'm new to the forums, but I was referred here by a user today at a car show. I am building a Model T Speedster at the moment, and would love any tips and/or help I could get in the process. I have an album on my profile of some parts I have currently, yes I know I have a WAYS to go, but at the moment I plan to get it going. __________________ \| Devildude24 \| Vehicles- Current- 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT In Progress- Ford Model T Speedster

06-22-2014, 10:31 AM	#3
15max Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 327	Re: [BUILD] Model T Speedster build http://www.modelt.org/mtfcivb/showth...your-speedster Here are some other nice speedsters.

06-22-2014, 10:08 PM	#4
Devildude24 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 3	Re: [BUILD] Model T Speedster build Nice thanks guys! If theres anything else yall can find make sure to do so for me! __________________ \| Devildude24 \| Vehicles- Current- 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT In Progress- Ford Model T Speedster

06-23-2014, 05:34 AM	#5
yachtsmanbill Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Two Rivers, Wi. Posts: 1,406	Re: [BUILD] Model T Speedster build http://www.mtfca.com/HOF/speedster.html __________________ " Warning; the following contains content that the anal retentive may find offensive - please skip on to the next posting!"

06-23-2014, 07:57 AM	#6
Steve Jelf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Parkerfield KS Posts: 526	Re: [BUILD] Model T Speedster build Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Even a speedster will have some stock items. A lot of this will apply: http://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG80.html.

06-23-2014, 10:10 AM	#7
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: [BUILD] Model T Speedster build Seems as if the name of the game on a Speedster is to remove any and all unneeded items to get rid of weight. Start by cleaning and painting the frame , research lowering methods and get it low , the lower the better in my book.... Build the motor as you see fit but perform all the needed tricks to make the drive train reliable, no fun sitting beside the road all day...... Out of all my cars over the years the T Speedsters have been the most fun of all them........ __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

06-23-2014, 10:17 AM	#8
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: [BUILD] Model T Speedster build One of my favorites i drove for a couple years and sold to a guy in Calif ( wish i had kept it) is the "Simple T' I put many happy miles on this T .................. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1925-T-Speed...vip=true&rt=nc I bought the body in pieces on ebay over a period of time and put it together. Everything is T , z ed frame, lowered frt axle and modified engine......would cruise at 55-60 all day long and made a few trips from Indy to Chiago etc... __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

06-24-2014, 05:27 PM	#9
Great Lakes Greg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,369	Re: [BUILD] Model T Speedster build We seem to be in the same boat at the moment. I have axles, frame and an engine. I am accumulating parts for a build this winter. If Michigan pulls the same frigid stunt this year, as last year, I'll have plenty of time.

06-24-2014, 07:22 PM	#10
modelAsteve Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Penn Valley (Nor-Cal) Ca Posts: 128	Re: [BUILD] Model T Speedster build North West Vintage Speedsters has an evenings worth of pictures

06-25-2014, 02:52 PM	#11
Devildude24 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 3	Re: [BUILD] Model T Speedster build Y'all are great! Thanks very much to all of y'all! (yes I'm from Texas) I am aquiring more and more parts as I'm going along. If anyone needs a front axle with Hassler shocks, I have some on Ebay. Just look up Model T Front Axle w/ Hassler Shocks and you'll find it. ATM it is going for USD $50.00, so its a steal XD __________________ \| Devildude24 \| Vehicles- Current- 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT In Progress- Ford Model T Speedster