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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Adam M., Aug 2, 2010.

  1. So a guy needs a Model A Chassis RIGHT NOW and asks me if I knew where I could find one....well he talked me right out of mine! I trded the rolling chassis, and a pair of Model A axles that were laying around. The wheels were not included either!

    I am collecting the parts for my car and that kinda sets me back. I also need the tools to build the car (and other things), so now I'm looking for another frame! This hobby keeps my mind busy!
     

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  2. ironfly28
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    from Orange, CA

    I think you did pretty well.
     
  3. Raven53
    Joined: Jan 12, 2009
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    from Irwin Pa

    I think you did good, hell build your own frame ..look on craigs list there are always a few on there ...
     
  4. F&J
    Joined: Apr 5, 2007
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    excellent trade IMO . Lots more in those tools than a common chassis...plus you will use them for decades.

    never saw a brake like that. Some of those short reach Pextos will come in handy..you'll see :) ..Those toools will make you start trying some intricate parts
     

  5. chubbie
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    I've had whole cars that i woulda traded for a wrench:D
     
  6. rockable
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    Looks like a cool trade. I'd love to have some of those, myself. The only one I wouldn't care to own is the Blast Vac. I borrowed a buddy's one time and I didn't think it was worth messing with. Nice concept, but it doesn't work that well, IMO.

    Like they said, you can always build or buy a frame.
     
  7. DocWatson
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    Like others have said, more than fair swap. Find a set of 32 rails and build your new chassis.

    Doc.
     
  8. indyjps
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    Good tools for some "old junky car parts"
    The guy didnt even keep his blast cabinet long enough to clean up his new parts.
     
  9. el shad
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    You won. I would have done the same. Model A rails are fairly cheap as you probably already know, but I agree with the others. Build your own rails.
     
  10. carcrazyjohn
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    from trevose pa

    All that you need for a model a frame Is 2x3 steel front crossmember and back Thats it ,You can build a frame for under 600 and if you can find some one with an A make a template and make your own....Too much work to box and make rear kick up.Its fun building your ownframe and doesnt take that long .....
     
  11. BOWTIE BROWN
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    i think you did good. Gotts to have a place to put your stuff though.
    good job.
     
  12. chaddilac
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    Hope those tools aren't HOT?? Only an idiot would have made that trade, looks like about $2K+ worth of tools
     
  13. Tin Can
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    Looks like you got the good end of the deal. I agree with Chadilac though
     
  14. Actually he's a man in his 70's that is in poor health, can't use these tools anymore, needed an original chassis to sell a woody wagon body he had built. The guy buying the body wanted it on a stock chassis, and gave a deposit and a deadline because he is moving cross country and liked the body. I was the only guy he could think of. All 3 of us win!
     
  15. Blue One
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    from Alberta

    I bought one just like it here at Princess Auto. 36" Brake, 16 ga cap.

    Harbor freight has them.

    http://www.harborfreight.com/36-inch-metal-brake-with-stand-91012.html
     

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  16. You came out with the better deal and he ended up with what he needed, thats a win/win. Invite the old guy over when you get to working on yours, he might be a wealth of information. Those old guys are dying off and with them goes a bunch of knowledge, most of which you don't get from books.
     
  17. E HANSEN13
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    I think you made out good idea...
     
  18. 35mastr
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    from Norcal

    Deal was certainly in your favor> You did just fine.
     
  19. Merlin
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    from Inman, SC

    Looks like a good deal to me.
     
  20. screwball
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    Is that the same friend of yours that was supposed to show up at my place on Friday after I dug my frame out of the back for him. NICE. Glade you did good though. Maybe he will be polite enough to call me back to tell me thanks but he bought one. Yeah right.
     
  21. Yup same guy. He also said he was still going to buy the frame for something else, and a banger motor that I have. We'll see....
     
  22. falconsprint63
    Joined: May 17, 2007
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    from Mayberry

    nice selection of tools. you're fine.
     

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