New Stretched Body

[old round fart]

Just picked up my new stretched body and to say I'm impressed would be a gross understatement! I went to Mt. Home last summer to talk to B.C. & Josh and was impressed with everything I saw.
I built a '23 in 1972 and drove it from Atlanta Ga. to Memphis Tn. for the NSRA Street Rod Nationals. I have had street rods and race cars, but nothing beats a bucket.
I have retired to Norman Ok. and am planning a very different T. I have been planning this project for several years and if you guys would like to see a build and don't mind long stretches between updates, I would like to document some of my challenges.

Some of my goals are:

1. Comfort for long drives.
2. Lower stance (easier to get in)
3. Longer door (easier to get my three hundred and plenty lb. body in.
4. Sit as low as possible in the car.
5. HAVE FUN AT THE BASH NEXT YEAR!

[Carolina Man]

I am very interested in this build. Have there been any updates since this post?

[3quarter32]

Not positive, but I think John has decided to go another route, and table the T bucket for now. Not heard from him for a few days. He was looking at a 41 Lincoln Zepher. Might be a good chance to pick up his T project. Where is John when you need him? He is close to your area.
Lee

[Carolina Man]

I wish I could buy a project right now, but I will have to buy my car piece by piece. I read a few of his post along with others here. I decided on the stretched 23 T since I am tall and heavy.

[3quarter32]

I think John has the stretched body, and I think body only at this time. May be worth your time to contact him. Ya never know. Thats all, just wanted to pass it on.
Hope to see you around, Lee

[old round fart]

I'm still here! I can't make the decision on the Zephyr. It is a much larger investment and would make me a better car, but I still like the bucket. Those things just cock my trigger. I have been stuck on the door hinges for so long, I think I'll skip that for now and proceed with mock up for motivation. I have to many ideas I want to see done. My idea on the dropped seat area looks to good to abandon. The weather is going to be cool the next couple of days, so I may get something done.

[old round fart]

Originally Posted by old round fart

I'm still here! I can't make the decision on the Zephyr. It is a much larger investment and would make me a better car, but I still like the bucket. Those things just cock my trigger. I have been stuck on the door hinges for so long, I think I'll skip that for now and proceed with mock up for motivation. I have to many ideas I want to see done. My idea on the dropped seat area looks to good to abandon. The weather is going to be cool the next couple of days, so I may get something done.

Carolina Man, PM me if you want to come down and "bench race" a little. I would love to help you get a project started. John

[Carolina Man]

Originally Posted by old round fart

Carolina Man, PM me if you want to come down and "bench race" a little. I would love to help you get a project started. John

Thank You PM Sent

[Carolina Man]

I forgot to add my phone number so I am sending another pm.

[old round fart]

Cliff, Mapquest sez 72 miles about 1 1/2 hrs. I don't have much to show right now, give me a little time and I'll have some show and tell! You are welcome anytime. I'll call you tomorrow. John

[Carolina Man]

I look forward to your call later today.