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

At this point it probably doesn't come as a surprise that the doors have a stamped inner structure. Leather check straps are used to limit the doors travel when open.

Wiring and the body attachment bolts are accessible on each side through holes in the bodies' sills. Covers conceal the openings after installation.

The door hinges on the XL27 are made from stainless steel; the latches are the bear claw type.

A fixture attached to the top locates the windshield posts so the mounting holes can be drilled.

A length of square tubing ties the hinge posts together, reinforces the dashboard, and provides a mounting point for the steering column.

To position the steering wheel at a comfortable angle and make the steering shaft hook up easier, a Flaming River steering column was used.

The steering wheel is from Flaming River and the flat '32-style dash panel is standard XL27.

In our case, the Road Tour XL27 will be a roadster pickup. These are the stampings to make the chopped bed.

The front stake pockets are made from individual pieces that are folded; the curved bottoms are rolled and welded.