Barn Find: 1926 Roadster
 

Story goes like this....

I got word that there was a 1926 Model T Roadster in a barn in Nor Cal and pursued the trail. Turns out to be true and nice (but sad) story behind it.

Car was parked in the barn around 1970 and sat there since not seeing daylight, until today. Gentleman passed away recently and had planned on restoring the old girl but went blind and was unable to do so. He rode in this car as a kid!!! The wife gave me a picture of him back in the day (see below) and said she is happy someone will be "restoring" it finally.

I gave her a good price as she is in need of money without her husband around now.

Has cherry hood and sides, top wood and extra parts included, two grill shells (perfect).

I GOT A REAL BARN FIND!!!!

I will be removing it next weekend and will take more pictures!

I will be looking for advice from you all here... help me!

pictures:

Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster
 

You must have some idea what you would like to do with the car. What kind of advice are you looking for?

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I am new to the game of Model T's and want to restore this one. I am unsure of engine rebuilding, suppliers ect.

I am beyond excited to do this and want to do it the right way first time.

Engine turn free (with hand crank) so assume i can rebuild it... do other motors form other yrs drop in, are there better motors to replace the 26 one with?

Thanks....

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Don't be so eager to spend your money. First get it home and inventoried, then do some exploratory opening and checking to see what doesn't need doing. change fluids and lube all the joints, cylinders, and bearings, check rod and main bearings. See if it will run! Decide at what level you want to re-do the car and then the questions should be asked. If the engine is original to the car keep it unless it is un-fixable. sometimes a model T with patina is really more enjoyable.

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This will be a good read on how to take a T out of mothballs;
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29/8538.html

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26 T Roadster ....................
Great story ! It's what everyone wants to find. Keep us informed on your progress.
Good luck !
MIKE :)

Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster
 

Awesome, thanks!

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:) Might add, if you follow the link back to mtfca home page (Model T Ford Club of America) there is a link to suppliers. Most all catalogs are free for the asking.

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Also Hemmings Motor News is a wonderful source for info. Monte

Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster
 

Great find! There is something special about 26-27 T they have a look all their own. Looking forward to photos of all the details on this untouched car. Thanks for giving the lady fair market value on the car, that make this story all the more special.

Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster
 

how tall, wide and long are these roadsters?

Borrowing a trailer to go get it and need to make sure it will fit.

thanks in advance.

Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster
 

About 12-3 feet long, cant remember exactly.

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A Model T will fit on a 12' open trailer without any issues. The trailer I use to pull mine on is 12' long with a 7' wide deck.

Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster
 

Wow, good find and good luck. Keep us updated.

Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster
 

26 T Roadster ...................
Looking at your pictures again, I was wondering if those are the same tires, on the car, as in the really old photo. The look the same. But, who would know ?
MIKE :)

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Got her pulled from the barn and she is home now.


http://www.snuzbox.com/1926/images/21.jpg

http://www.snuzbox.com/1926/images/25.jpg

http://www.snuzbox.com/1926/images/28.jpg

http://www.snuzbox.com/1926/images/64.jpg

http://www.snuzbox.com/1926/images/67.jpg

http://www.snuzbox.com/1926/images/70.jpg

http://www.snuzbox.com/1926/images/38.jpg

http://www.snuzbox.com/1926/images/49.jpg

Re: Barn Find: 1926 Roadster
 

Forgive me if this is crude but what did you pay? I have an idea and places to go for Model A's but very little to go on for T's.

You don't have to answer if you don't want to, I'm just wondering.

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26 T Roadster ......................
LOVE those pix ! They are classic !
Be sure to keep sending in more. I think that everybody wants to see what you do with it.
Congratulations !
MIKE :)

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You could clean up & paint the windshield frame, put new safety glass in it, weld up the cracks in the fenders, rub the whole body down with oil, get it running & have fun with it. You will not believe how people love an unrestored survivor. You can sink a fortune into it later & guard it from finger prints thereafter if you like. It is really beautiful as it is. It has been said before - "They are only original once!"

A trip through the corn field in my green T with the neighbour's kids on board is a lot more enjoyable than sitting at a show worrying about dust on the shiny one. Honest - I have both! ( I do wish the previous owner had not been at the JD dealer the day they were giving out paint samples. Luckily he did have a new brush!)

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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!