I think they're called "DEATH RODS" ?!?

[TexasHardcore]

Show me some pictures of chopped/channelled Model A sedans.................I've got the will to finish mine now, and need a little kick in the ass to get me started.

I found a guy up the road willing to trade me a stocker Model A frame, complete rolling chassis, along with a Merc Flathead V8 and a Chevy 283 V8 for my goldchainer frame (he wants to build his wife a street rod coupe thats gentle on her ass)

I'll need the tech help on doing the Suicide front end, the brakes, and some steering questions...but that can come later......Mine probably wont have a roof or glass for a while either........



POST UP!!

[Bigdaddy]

here is mine was going to sell but i think im going to finish to!!

-Bigdaddy

[Bigdaddy]

another

[Antibilly]

old el poncherello

[Bigdaddy]

other

[Bigdaddy]

some more

[Bigdaddy]

i got some good ones

[Bigdaddy]

few more

[Bigdaddy]

think last one

[Bigdaddy]

ok one more

[TexasHardcore]

great pics BigDaddy....

anyone got any pics of the superlow, superchopped, flat roofed, rusty ass, suicide axled cars? I've seen pics on the HAMB, but had trouble finding them recently...

[Bigdaddy]

2 more

[sleeper]

...

[TexasHardcore]

Also...anyone got any more pics/info on the green one?

[Bigdaddy]

last one

[Church]

From Paso. Dan's 28.

[laverda]

For detailed pics on the Green A (and others) surf through D.Lindsay's site ... some of the highest quality pics on the net (click the 'original uploaded photo option' when available ... high speed 'net required!)

Hot Rods (http://public.fotki.com/wackydave/cars_-_various_themes/hot_rods/)

Specifically the folders ... 'Old School & Primer Rods' and 'Ford Model A's 1928-31'

There are lotsa detail shots in & out. The car was offered on eBay, no takers if I remember right. It was also featured in Street Rodder last year some time .... oh ya ... built by a Brit!

My StarPhoto site may have some additional pics of other cars .... though most came from the HAMB, SoCalCarCulture...

My pics (http://photo.starblvd.net/laverda_jota)


Later,
papa al

[Elrod]

Congrats on getting the stocker Model A frame... I'm glad you are going to hang onto the Sedan! That will make a great car.

Let me know if you want to get rid of that stock Model A Axle and Model A perches when you souicide a dropped axle out front and get that thing REALLY down in the weeds!!

[C. Montgomery]

Dammit ya'll stop posting pictures of these A sedans...I really think I need one! (the wife thinks differently!!!)

[1LOWCHIEF]

[ QUOTE ]
For detailed pics on the Green A (and others) surf through D.Lindsay's site ... some of the highest quality pics on the net (click the 'original uploaded photo option' when available ... high speed 'net required!)

[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks, that site has some bitchin pics. As soon as I get home, Im downloading all of those!!

[porknbeaner]

They're only called death rods if you talking to...oh never mind.
We're gonna coin a new phrase for yours Hardcore. You're gonna build a Hotrod from Hell .
Man bro, I'm sure glad to see you go back after it. You've got a lot to start with. If you'd have sold it you would have never forgiven yourself.
Good healthy chop, mild channel(3-4") and a big kick on both ends.
Better make up a wish list. And let us have it.
The PknBner http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Django]

Here's one from my trip to SoCal last year. Go here and click on PCH (http://www.mdesignstudio.com/chad/socal) for more shots of Matt's car.

http://www.mdesignstudio.com/chad/socal/pch/images/IMG_1809.jpg

[kustombuilder]

lets see what i got in my folder.. the one is a T sedan but still cool...

[jdubbya]

here is my chopped and channeled 28 sedan

[titus]

heres my old A

[2tall2beahotrodder]

scale death rod... http://img1.photobucket.com/albums/1003/ratrodder/Picture_010.jpg

[hemi]

low-check.
crusty-check
suicide front end-check

Guess this will work... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
http://www.bossride.com/rat%20fink/07120015.jpg

A little side by side for a height check:

http://www.bossride.com/rat%20fink/07120017.jpg

[Thirdyfivepickup]

Captured this one on the salt:

[leadfoot]

For anyone who hasn't checked out the "hot rod" link in laverda's post, it is well worth your time. There is a ton of pix of every thing possible. Customs, hot rods, models, station wagons, it has it all.
Thanks, laverda, great link.

[TexasHardcore]

Guys, thanks for the great pics & links!

This shit really gets my blood boiling...I've got a few buddies down here now that are willing to start the build-up of this car. I'm selling my Mazda RX-7 (aka my baby), along with the tax return coming soon, so I can fund the required shit to get her on the road.

I've pretty much decided upon these things...

5" Channel, 5" chop, No roof, plexi-windows, piece of glass for the windshield, no frame. VW low-back seats, sheetmetal/street sign floorboard, junkyard taillights. I sold my headlights & stands, but I'll get some at a swapmeet or something. Needs a column/wheel, prolly a junkyard deal there. 4" dropped axle, suicide up front with juice brakes, hairpin rods, f1 steering box, gasser et wheels on these old(but new) bias skinnies i've got laying around. cheater whitewalls out back on steelies. i'll run the 283 ugly as can be in all its glory backed with the 'glide and mated to the '57 chevy rear. I've got a bad ass Aluminum driveshaft from a pickup that i'll cut down and use.

I think this setup will be nice, and i'm sure lots of things will change along the way. I just want a bare bones reliable driver. pretty shit never appealed to me, so why worry about making it pretty? stay tuned for future progress...

[plan9]

[ QUOTE ]
Here's one from my trip to SoCal last year. Go here and click on PCH (http://www.mdesignstudio.com/chad/socal) for more shots of Matt's car.

http://www.mdesignstudio.com/chad/socal/pch/images/IMG_1809.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

and me passed out on the way home http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[TexasHardcore]

oh yeah...

a 10-inch "Z" outback and a 2-4-inch "Z" up front also...

i want it to push pebbles

[disastron13]

Yeah Laverda, that's a great photo link
Been 35 or 40 years since I first saw one of those little brass tags that says "Meyer Drake Engineering Co Los Angeles"
And it still gets my heart started every time.

[jalopy43]

chop3" 21" kick,suicide,283 with a glide.... now with a shattered piston!! It's gettin' there. Glenn

[TatMatt]

Here's one my buddy did.

http://liberalredneck.org/gallery/album07

And one I'm working on. Though it's a coupe, not a sedan.

http://liberalredneck.org/gallery/album08

TatMatt

[JamesG]

Both very nice.........how did those eggs turn out? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Super88]

From BTT50's

[Tackett]

[ QUOTE ]
Here's one my buddy did.

http://liberalredneck.org/gallery/album07

And one I'm working on. Though it's a coupe, not a sedan.

http://liberalredneck.org/gallery/album08

TatMatt

[/ QUOTE ]

I'll throw some of those pictures inline, so the lazy guys don't have to click on a link. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif


http://liberalredneck.org/albums/04_18_03/2_3_2.jpg

http://liberalredneck.org/albums/album08/Img_0513.jpg


And the eggs? It was hot, but not hot enough to cook.

[desertratrodder]

I have seen the light!!! That is what the 33 Chrysler will become..Damn, its a 4dr though, with suicide doors. I gotta build this car because its different. The dual windshields is the best part.. Maybe I should change my handle to desertdeathrodder.. I really like that look..

[telecaster_6]

heres mine....most definitely a death rod....

[Dan]

BigDaddy - tell us about that frame? Looks like a Z'd A stocker? Looks Cool!

[dixiedog]

definitely depressing - esp for me - I had it sold and just found out the guy backed out - Oh well

[Jet Fuel]

[ QUOTE ]
I'll throw some of those pictures inline, so the lazy guys don't have to click on a link.

[/ QUOTE ]

Man, I'm starting to hate that photo. The fucking welds hadn't even cooled off yet.

Things are a lot more tolerable now:

http://liberalredneck.org/albums/04_VLV_12pk/040219_2.jpg

More recent ones at:
Shitbox (tm) (http://liberalredneck.org/gallery/04_VLV_12pk)

-jf

...and yeah, I promise to ditch that air cleaner as soon as possible.

[Jet Fuel]

...and yeah, I think 'death rods' must be appropriate.

It's fucking irritating to always hear
'that thing's a coffin car'
'you gonna bring the death beast over'
'what's up with the munstermobile'
and
'jessie james must have something to do with this'

Blech.

It makes those days when I hear
'cheap, minimal, and fast - just like we used to do 'em'
all that much more meaningful.

-jf

[AHotRod]

This is a good old one.........

[TexasHardcore]

This is a good old one.........


Whoa, back from the grave!

HAHA, man I miss my ol c-dan.

Now you've made me sad.

[AHotRod]

Ya should have another, then you will be HAPPY :D