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Fartman · 12-13-2012, 04:29 AM

I have a 1927 Model T Roadster body only,and was wondering up to what year Model T chassis can i use to restore this Roadster,or do i have to stick with a 27 Chassis only?.any input would be very appriciated.thanks Martin

t42 · 12-13-2012, 08:38 AM

The rear and front cross members are the same on 26/27 model chassis. The front crossmember was modified to accept the newer fender brackets. Also, the 26/27 chassis was designed to give a lower appearance. Earlier chassis had minor variations like hand brake quadrant, running board bracket length, fender irons etc.. It kind of depends on how original you want to make it. Personally, I would look for a '26/'27 chassis and keep it as original looking as possible. Just my opinion and good luck.

tmodelman · 12-13-2012, 12:23 PM

Agree. Too many changes with '26-'27 frame, you will have issues trying to restore an Improved Car '26-'27 body on a pre-26 frame, even more issues on a pre-'20 frame.

Good '26-'27 frames aren't hard to find. Pic is the correct frame for your roadster.

Fartman · 12-13-2012, 08:06 PM

thanks guys,frames may be plentyfull in America but 26/27 chassis are hard to come by in Australia,but i will keep looking,cheers Martin

yachtsmanbill · 12-13-2012, 08:40 PM

The rear cross member is about 6 inches wider on each side on the 26-7 models as well to align with the trunk pan bracing, and has a rolled edge for strength and the spring U bolts to hold positition better. ws

Buckelew · 12-13-2012, 08:46 PM

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Fartman, The '26-'27 frame can be disassembled for shipment to save space and money. Just some food for thought. I'd definitely stick with the correct-year frame when it comes to the last two years of T frames. The rest aren't so terribly, terribly different.

12-13-2012, 04:29 AM	#1
Fartman Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: adelaide,australia Posts: 99	Model T Chassis question I have a 1927 Model T Roadster body only,and was wondering up to what year Model T chassis can i use to restore this Roadster,or do i have to stick with a 27 Chassis only?.any input would be very appriciated.thanks Martin

12-13-2012, 08:38 AM	#2
t42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MN. Posts: 253	Re: Model T Chassis question The rear and front cross members are the same on 26/27 model chassis. The front crossmember was modified to accept the newer fender brackets. Also, the 26/27 chassis was designed to give a lower appearance. Earlier chassis had minor variations like hand brake quadrant, running board bracket length, fender irons etc.. It kind of depends on how original you want to make it. Personally, I would look for a '26/'27 chassis and keep it as original looking as possible. Just my opinion and good luck.

12-13-2012, 08:06 PM	#4
Fartman Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: adelaide,australia Posts: 99	Re: Model T Chassis question thanks guys,frames may be plentyfull in America but 26/27 chassis are hard to come by in Australia,but i will keep looking,cheers Martin

12-13-2012, 08:40 PM	#5
yachtsmanbill Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Two Rivers, Wi. Posts: 1,406	Re: Model T Chassis question The rear cross member is about 6 inches wider on each side on the 26-7 models as well to align with the trunk pan bracing, and has a rolled edge for strength and the spring U bolts to hold positition better. ws __________________ " Warning; the following contains content that the anal retentive may find offensive - please skip on to the next posting!"

12-13-2012, 08:46 PM	#6
Buckelew Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ardmore, AL/TN Posts: 45	Re: Model T Chassis question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Fartman, The '26-'27 frame can be disassembled for shipment to save space and money. Just some food for thought. I'd definitely stick with the correct-year frame when it comes to the last two years of T frames. The rest aren't so terribly, terribly different.