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Pete1930
05-12-2006, 09:19 AM
Greetings all.
Newb here, with a 1930 5-window coupe, in Boston. It's rough, but I'm not building a show car. Plans are to box the frame, flatty if I can find one and afford it, and satin black. Don't know much about Model A's right now, but I hope to hang out and learn.

I'll try to put up some pics

Pete
paintfumesmahgee
05-12-2006, 12:21 PM
Welcome Pete!
Looks like the perfect start to a project, keep us posted on the progress!!
Billy the kid
05-12-2006, 12:43 PM
Excellent start. Thats my dream car.
Rolf
05-12-2006, 05:23 PM
Welcome, you may want to check the Model A index below, maybe some helpful things...good luck.
SYNFULL
05-13-2006, 12:06 AM
Nice roller, that is a better start than I am used to seeing.
fordcragar
05-13-2006, 12:13 AM
Welcome to H.A.M.B!! Post some more pictures.
Woogeroo
05-13-2006, 04:05 AM
Nice roller, that is a better start than I am used to seeing.

synfull - nice drawing. :D

-W
Clyde
05-14-2006, 08:28 AM
I am in the same situation, 30-31 5 window coupe and I am just learning, well you picked a good place to learn. Welcome

Clyde
Eric Von Zipper
05-14-2006, 08:59 AM
Ah a barn fresh one :-)

Call it a 30 Stanard Coupe, all were 5 windows until 1932 when the 3 window came out.

Id suggest getting "How to build a Traditional Hotrod" By Mike Bishop & Vern Tardel ISBN 0-7603-0900-0

Gave me a lot of ideas and know how when I did my body and frame.
Scott
05-14-2006, 09:45 AM
Welcome to a fellow Bostonian.( I,m displaced) Good luck with the project.
Are you from a suburb or proper
Pete1930
05-15-2006, 06:51 AM
Guys, thanks for the help!

Eric, thanks for the terminology, a 30 Standard Coupe. And yes, I've got some reading to do.

Scott, I'm from the Western burbs, about 30 miles outside Boston.

Rolf, that's some very nice work on that Model A index. I will read that in detail when I have time. I've seen pics of your car before. That's where I'd like to go for the most part.

Pete
Rusty
05-15-2006, 04:53 PM
I remember first logging on with my Coupe. You are hooked now. Lots of cool Coupes around here to help you get yours built. Welcome aboard
NoSurf
05-16-2006, 10:13 AM
take a trip down to Ray Helger's in Little Compton RI if you ever get a chance.

Welcome aboard!
general gow
05-17-2006, 10:04 PM
pete, i am nearby, and i am happy to help. i am no expert but i have had a bosy in my barn for 3 years. and i do have some pretty definite plans for mine that might help you in your search for direction. pm me if you want to hook up.

mark
56KUSTOM
09-11-2006, 08:25 PM
Greetings all.
Newb here, with a 1930 5-window coupe, in Boston. It's rough, but I'm not building a show car. Plans are to box the frame, flatty if I can find one and afford it, and satin black. Don't know much about Model A's right now, but I hope to hang out and learn.

I'll try to put up some pics

Pete

Welcome fellow Mass HAMBER!(Just ran across your intro.)
de-fenders
09-12-2006, 04:37 PM
Looks like you are off to a good start, and this is THE place to be for advice or to ask questions, good luck and welcome.Greg:cool:
pompadour
09-12-2006, 07:40 PM
where abouts in boston i am in bridgewater
Koolman
09-13-2006, 04:09 PM
I am also a very green newbie. I just bought my first project, also a 30 5 window with a 49 Merc flathead and partially built rolling chassis.
I would love to share ideas and learn with you.
Anyone have other good reference reading matter. I have Bishop and Tardel's book and it is very helpful, but I need more detailed basics on chassis building, body mounting, body work etc. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated. Thanks all!