Brian,
Your comments and from the others on this thread have been very helpful to me also. I've got the engine setting in the frame on stands and just figuring things out. First actual work will be in boxing the frame.
I've picked up another 26 T coupe and have decided to restore the first one and will be rodding the other. I'm saving the best sheetmetal for the restoration project, maybe.
Decided to go fenderless also. I'm still using the stock Buick V6, thinking pretty serious about a 46 Ford pickup rear end with open driveshaft (4:11), found one for $150.00, going with 52 Ford pickup backing plates and drums ($75.00), Boxing Model A Frame, 4" dropped axle, split stock wishbone.
Tom