This all steel full fendered Model T Ford roadster was a project started by Ridler award winner Bob Gutske in the early 1970s. I acquired the project in 2003 after it had sat for many years with just the body, fabricated chassis, very low mileage Buick all aluminum 215 CI mini nailhead motor and Jag rear end. It was all the components to build a full fendered T roadster as they were built in the early days of hot rodding.
The dual Rochester carburation work and engine set up was done by 215 guru Dan Lagrou of D&D Fabrications in Michigan. The Gearstar transmission is from a Chevy V-6 S-10 using on of D&D's adapters.
The rolling chassis was then sent to Barry Lobeck's Hot Rods in Cleveland. At Lobecks head fabricator Dan Tesar decided to stretch the frame 2 inches to center the front wheels. The IRS was powder coated and stabilizer bars were added. The front end is a Chassis Engineering 2" dropped chrome axle with matching spindles. The front spring is a Durant Enterprises mono leaf.Chassis Engineeering disc brakes are up front and Stainless Steel Brakes did the work on the rear discs. Wheels are Wheel Vintiques and tires are Michelein from and Goodyear rear. The Lobeck team fabricated new floors and installed Triumph TR2 seats. Pete Hagen fabricated the hood and side panels. Mark Mindzora at Lobecks sprayed the green suede paint job. The car then went to Woody's Hot Rodz in Lawrenceburg, Indiana for the tan interior. Gauges are Classic Instruments. The Flaming River column is topped with a Lobeck Steering wheel with a quick release mount. Sherm's Custom Plating did all the chrome work. The car was sent to Rod Tops in Michigan for the top which breaks down and fits in the trunck.