The Ford Barn

26 T Roadster · 08-30-2010, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elrod

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!

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.

John Otis · 08-30-2010, 09:45 PM

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.

26 T Roadster · 09-01-2010, 01:28 AM

few shots from today:

engine is missing a few key parts...

artsy pics:

FL&WVMIKE · 09-01-2010, 11:31 AM

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

RonC · 09-01-2010, 12:09 PM

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.

RonC · 09-01-2010, 12:13 PM

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Here's the serial numbers and dates for Model T's

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David Conwill · 09-01-2010, 12:31 PM

I say leave it looking as is, and put something interesting under the hood...

-Dave

26 T Roadster · 09-01-2010, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonC

Here's the serial numbers and dates for Model T's

http://www.mtfca.com/encyclo/sernos.htm

on the pink from 1948 says ID: 13201092 - Also says date first sold was 05/26

There are no numbers located inside the passenger door rail, should there be a plaque or are they stamped?

Jack Innes · 09-01-2010, 04:56 PM

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

Roadster62 · 09-01-2010, 06:56 PM

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.

3340 · 09-06-2010, 12:22 PM

Is A Chopped Chevy In The Garage?Cool

3340 · 09-06-2010, 12:24 PM

Like The T Roadster Also,Yea Mite Just Clean Her Up A Bit Get Her Running And Have Some Fun.

seawolf1989 · 09-21-2010, 01:21 PM

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

joe plumber · 09-21-2010, 02:45 PM

Some guys have all the luck .Thanks for sharing your find with us.

Cool Hand Lurker · 09-25-2010, 10:09 AM

Two of the guys have mentioned putting a coat of oil on the roadster. Can I ask why you would do this? Just curious.

Mike V. Florida · 09-26-2010, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cool Hand Lurker

Two of the guys have mentioned putting a coat of oil on the roadster. Can I ask why you would do this? Just curious.

Shines whatever paint there is on the car and stops the rust from rusting more.

FL&WVMIKE · 09-26-2010, 11:09 AM

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

TonyM · 09-27-2010, 09:14 AM

26T
Wow. Great Find!!!

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elrod

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!

Elrod,
I think the slammed Chevy belongs to the 26T purchaser not the previous owner of the 26T.

cannon · 09-27-2010, 08:18 PM

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!

rex1927 · 09-27-2010, 11:32 PM

Very nice find.Looks mostly complete.

08-30-2010, 09:45 PM	#22
John Otis Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vermont and Florida Posts: 188	Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster 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.

09-01-2010, 01:28 AM	#23
26 T Roadster Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pilot Hill, CA Posts: 16	Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster few shots from today: engine is missing a few key parts... artsy pics:

09-01-2010, 11:31 AM	#24
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster 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

09-01-2010, 12:09 PM	#25
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster 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. Last edited by RonC; 09-02-2010 at 03:56 PM.

09-01-2010, 12:13 PM	#26
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Here's the serial numbers and dates for Model T's http://www.mtfca.com/encyclo/sernos.htm

09-01-2010, 04:56 PM	#29
Jack Innes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 704	Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster 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

09-01-2010, 06:56 PM	#30
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster 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.

09-06-2010, 12:22 PM	#31
3340 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: toledo ohio Posts: 393	Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster Is A Chopped Chevy In The Garage?Cool

09-06-2010, 12:24 PM	#32
3340 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: toledo ohio Posts: 393	Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster Like The T Roadster Also,Yea Mite Just Clean Her Up A Bit Get Her Running And Have Some Fun.

09-21-2010, 01:21 PM	#33
seawolf1989 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 4	Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster 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

09-21-2010, 02:45 PM	#34
joe plumber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 820	Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster Some guys have all the luck .Thanks for sharing your find with us.

09-25-2010, 10:09 AM	#35
Cool Hand Lurker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Minn Posts: 1,565	Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster Two of the guys have mentioned putting a coat of oil on the roadster. Can I ask why you would do this? Just curious.

09-26-2010, 11:09 AM	#37
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster 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

09-27-2010, 08:18 PM	#39
cannon Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: macclenny, florida Posts: 71	Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster 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!

09-27-2010, 11:32 PM	#40
rex1927 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Murrells Inlet,South Carolina Posts: 49	Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster Very nice find.Looks mostly complete. __________________ Just chillin at the beach.