Shadow Rods Ford Model T XL27 - Amsoil/Street Rodder Road Tour 2010

These all-steel bodies feature stamped inner structures; those in the cowl are recessed to increase foot room.

The flat firewall preserves the T's interior room while the longer '32 wheelbase provides an engine compartment capable of housing just about any popular powerplant.

Here the recessed cowl reinforcement panels can be seen from the passenger compartment side. Dynamat was installed on the inner surface of the firewall to insulate against heat and engine noise

After welding, the areas where the tunnel and body meet are ground smooth. Note the mounting holes in the bottom flange of the body.

The driveshaft tunnel and supports are installed while the body is on the assembly jig.

A combination of tubing and a stamped reinforcement strengthen the back of the body-note the openings that can be used to mount stereo speakers. More Dynamat was added to the back of the body.

An additional stamped brace wraps around the back of the body and is welded to the quarter-panel reinforcements on each side.

More reinforcement is found behind the latch posts. The doors on these cars close with the solid sound and feel of a bank vault.

Individual floor panels are used on each side of the transmission tunnel-they are bead rolled for stiffness.

As an option, 1-1/2-inch dropped floors are available.