27 27 roadster deck lid

[jimvette59]

Can any body post detailed pictures of a roadster deck lid. I am trying to make one after looking for the holy grail for over 2 years. Thanks for your help.

Need 26 27 roadster deck lid.

[redmodelt]

So why not just buy one? Or look on ebay.

[Willie in Houston]

Howells Sheet Metal has the complete 26/27 deck lid or just the metal skin.
Their web site is fordor.com Good prices

[zzlegend]

Jim. I just picked up a very nice original roadster turtle deck with the original decklid. Saving it for another future build i hope. Paid alot for it, but like you said, they are very hard to find. But i have been building my 27 roadster for about a year now and about 6 months ago i bought a repoped one from Howells sheet metal. It looks good but i have not mounted it yet so cant say much about the fitment. Check it out for yourself. Good luck, Mark.

http://www.fordor.com/category.cfm?s...odelt&cat=1926 1927 Ford Model T Roadster and Roadster Pickup&sort=title

[jimvette59]

Thank you all for your help. ZZ I didn't know Howells had pictures of both sides of the inner panel in there catalog. Being retired and having more time than dollars is a challenge.

[zzlegend]

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Originally Posted by jimvette59

Thank you all for your help. ZZ I didn't know Howells had pictures of both sides of the inner panel in there catalog. Being retired and having more time than dollars is a challenge.

Hey Jim, retired here also for 8 years now and i to am starting to realize those challenges. But i fiqure if i wake up every day and can work on my roadster,,,,,then maybe life aint so bad. By the way, when i ordered mine from howells, i called and talked directly to the wife and placed an order. If you search around you will find that some people are not happy with some of their parts but this is the second piece i bought from them and have been satisfied. The first piece was the lower piece on the turtle deck just below the deck lid. Good luck with yours Jim. Mark.

[jimvette59]

I too have purchased the lower panel at 45.00 and find it ok but about 500.00 for the deck lid is a little over the top for me. I may purchase the top skin. I would rather restore a original or make one. Thanks Mark.

[trosa54]

I purchased the inner and outer 26/27 lid from howells, will be fitting up soon. I would be interested in any input about this product fit. Anyone done one up yet?

[Willie in Houston]

If you think Howell's is expensive for the roadster deck lid, check Snyders. They have a fiberglass lid for $800 for a 26/27 roadster. I about fell out of my chair when I read the price. Page T-64 in the 2009 catalog.
Snyders on most items have a fair price, I am not trying to give them a bad rap.

[Model T Monte]

ZZlegend, The deck lid I got from Howells fit really nice but the skin needs to be tacked to the inner frame to keep it from flexing so much. Monte

[zzlegend]

Originally Posted by Model T Monte

ZZlegend, The deck lid I got from Howells fit really nice but the skin needs to be tacked to the inner frame to keep it from flexing so much. Monte

Hey Monte, Yes i noticed that when i first received it and took it out of the box to inspect it. It does need to welded or tacked here and there. I was going to install it and get it centered and then go under neath and tack it in place so it is square and fits. Did you have any trouble lining yours up or tacking it?
And jimvette, yes they are a little pricey but after all the running around i did looking for an original, i thought what the heck, and bought one. It looks fairly decent to, in my opinion. And then i came across this original one a couple of months ago, but like i said, i had to pay alot for it. Probably to much but sense i am getting old and somewhat senile i might forget what i paid in a couple of more weeks. Mark.

[Model T Monte]

ZZlegend, What I had the most trouble with was the panel below the deck lid. repo skin on orig. inner panel. took some doing and will never be a show car with out some major changes. My boys can worry about all that when I`m gone if they want. lol

[zzlegend]

Monte, ya i had to hand massage and fit lower panel also. Luckily my buddy has a large spot welder and we managed to reinstall it and weld it almost like was originally.
Your boys sound kinda like my son. He comes over to the house about every 3 days to check my pulse and then he walks out mingle and look at my old cars. Go fiqure. Mark.

[Model T Monte]

Out of four boys I have two that are semi interested, and one two year old grandson that loves the ogah. He may be the one gets them. lol

[fordcragar]

I looked around for a while as well, for a trunk lid and ended up buying a whole turtle deck with lid. I only paid $500 for the whole thing.

Send me a PM with your phone number and a good time to call.

Larry

[zzlegend]

Originally Posted by Model T Monte

Out of four boys I have two that are semi interested, and one two year old grandson that loves the ogah. He may be the one gets them. lol

Monte, its sounds like you are very lucky to have a grandson like that. About another ten years and you can start giving him driving lessons. lol

[Model T Monte]

ZZlegend, Already have. He gets on my lap an away we go out in the country. He`s really not to bad, but corners are fun. lol We both drive pretty slow nowadays!

[James Rogers]

Originally Posted by zzlegend

Hey Monte, Yes i noticed that when i first received it and took it out of the box to inspect it. It does need to welded or tacked here and there. I was going to install it and get it centered and then go under neath and tack it in place so it is square and fits. Did you have any trouble lining yours up or tacking it?
And jimvette, yes they are a little pricey but after all the running around i did looking for an original, i thought what the heck, and bought one. It looks fairly decent to, in my opinion. And then i came across this original one a couple of months ago, but like i said, i had to pay alot for it. Probably to much but sense i am getting old and somewhat senile i might forget what i paid in a couple of more weeks. Mark.

If the lid is anything like Brookville's lid for the Model A, that's exactly why it is not spot welded. You need to make it fit the turtle deck, then spot it so it fits. Be nice if they sent instructions to inform customers of this.

[Ray Parson]

i got a set of 26/27 roadster 1/4 panels off ebay paid 178.00 with shipping then the guy said he had a lid that may go with the 1/4s he said he did not know what it fit nor did he know what the 1/4 were for i got the lid for 100.00 and yes its a 26/27roadster i just love it when the ebay sellers dont know what there selling

[zzlegend]

Originally Posted by James Rogers

If the lid is anything like Brookville's lid for the Model A, that's exactly why it is not spot welded. You need to make it fit the turtle deck, then spot it so it fits. Be nice if they sent instructions to inform customers of this.

James you are correct. Thanks for additional info. Instructions or some sort of information would be nice. Would hate to see someone tack one together first and then not have it fit properly. Mark.

Ray,,,,,,You got a heck of a deal. These lids are really hard to find. Mark.

[jimvette59]

Thank you all I started to fabricate one and I still may wind up buying one.

[trosa54]

My Howell's below deck lid panel...3/8" too wide, 5/8 too deep.

[jimvette59]

Originally Posted by trosa54

My Howell's below deck lid panel...3/8" too wide, 5/8 too deep.

I got this one from Langs Antique Auto. Looks good.

[Wingfield]

And it fit? Good for you!

[zzlegend]

Keep us updated on you decklid Jim. Hope it works out for you. Mark.

[jimvette59]

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Hey Mark I got a skin from LANGS it looks ok I had to reverse the inner frame and reweld it. I have three houses to take care of, two are mine and on is a customers that pays for some of my habits !!!!! I don't have much time to play lately. Who ever said retirement is easy? I used to sit on my ass, give orders and make out work schedules. Now it is all do it your self.

[zzlegend]

Originally Posted by jimvette59

Hey Mark I got a skin from LANGS it looks ok I had to reverse the inner frame and reweld it. I have three houses to take care of, two are mine and on is a customers that pays for some of my habits !!!!! I don't have much time to play lately. Who ever said retirement is easy? I used to sit on my ass, give orders and make out work schedules. Now it is all do it your self.

Jim. I understand where you are coming from. During my last 13 years on the job i was a line crew forman. Just point my finger and let them do the work. Now my wife is pointing at me and telling me to get the honeydos done, and on top of that i am trying to finish my roadster. Not enough time in the day and life seems to short. By the way if you need any pictures of a stock deck lid to help you progress yours, just le me know. I have a decent turtle deck with an original decklid that i could photograph for you. Mark.