The Jalopy Journal

beauishere · 11-23-2010, 05:30 PM

Thought you guys might like a look at our '31 Model A Snow Car. Believe it or not this was a factory conversion back in the day. Used to deliver mail up in the upper midwest where you have to keep driving when good sense says not to. We bought this out of Kansas a few years ago. It's a kick. Not really made for this type of region, we'll take it to the ranch in Spokane next month.

My Dad's been waiting all year to get this duel axle, tracked Model A on the street. Last night we had a pretty good cold front move in. And with Western Washington all but shut down this morning with iced roads (this ain't Chicago), it was a bit of a slack day at work. 19 degrees in the sun, 2 inches of packed ice and conditions were go. We won't put the front skis on until we get some real snow (don't want the local heat accusing us of tearing up the pavement), but according to the forcasts, it won't be much of a wait. This old beast really scoots and you haven't lived until you're heading down hill and you realize you have two brake handles on your right, but only one right arm. Steering wheel or brakes? Oh 'da thrills. Everybody had a lot of fun until we had to abandon the un-heated cab and head for the Bookers.

Tman · 11-23-2010, 05:45 PM

I could have used that yesterday. That would be fun.

Dubbzilla · 11-23-2010, 05:51 PM

That's a really cool rig!

scott 351 wins · 11-23-2010, 05:51 PM

pretty neat!!!!!!!!

beauishere · 11-23-2010, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott 351 wins

pretty neat!!!!!!!!

We could've used your back seat today. Lot of neighbors wanted rides.

antiqueautomike · 11-24-2010, 01:48 PM

What a great thing to do with a "war baby" Model A.

73super · 11-24-2010, 01:51 PM

Well that's one I know won't be chopped and dropped! Looks awesome. I'm in your area (great NW) I'll have to keep an eye out. Man.. now I feel like crap having to drive my Jeep around.. Where's the joy in that.. I want to get me one of those!!!

65PANELRAT · 11-24-2010, 01:58 PM

Bitchen!

Outlaw Bender · 11-24-2010, 01:59 PM

Whoa! I could use that right now..

jason65 · 11-24-2010, 02:35 PM

Awsome car.

11-23-2010, 05:30 PM	#1
beauishere Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Coast Posts: 605	Colder Than A Witch's... Snow Car! Thought you guys might like a look at our '31 Model A Snow Car. Believe it or not this was a factory conversion back in the day. Used to deliver mail up in the upper midwest where you have to keep driving when good sense says not to. We bought this out of Kansas a few years ago. It's a kick. Not really made for this type of region, we'll take it to the ranch in Spokane next month. My Dad's been waiting all year to get this duel axle, tracked Model A on the street. Last night we had a pretty good cold front move in. And with Western Washington all but shut down this morning with iced roads (this ain't Chicago), it was a bit of a slack day at work. 19 degrees in the sun, 2 inches of packed ice and conditions were go. We won't put the front skis on until we get some real snow (don't want the local heat accusing us of tearing up the pavement), but according to the forcasts, it won't be much of a wait. This old beast really scoots and you haven't lived until you're heading down hill and you realize you have two brake handles on your right, but only one right arm. Steering wheel or brakes? Oh 'da thrills. Everybody had a lot of fun until we had to abandon the un-heated cab and head for the Bookers. __________________ 'da Hui no ka oi ! http://www.themilnercoupe.com/

11-23-2010, 05:45 PM	#2
Tman Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beautifull Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 28,172	Re: Colder Than A Witch's... Snow Car! I could have used that yesterday. That would be fun. __________________ Open for business, website in developement www.compulsionrodandcustom.com

11-23-2010, 05:51 PM	#3
Dubbzilla Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Breton Island, Canada Posts: 781	Re: Colder Than A Witch's... Snow Car! That's a really cool rig!

11-23-2010, 05:51 PM	#4
scott 351 wins Grenade Inspector Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rochelle ILL. Posts: 388	Re: Colder Than A Witch's... Snow Car! pretty neat!!!!!!!!

11-24-2010, 01:48 PM	#6
antiqueautomike Grenade Inspector Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Spokane Posts: 244	Re: Colder Than A Witch's... Snow Car! What a great thing to do with a "war baby" Model A. __________________ Wanted: 1937 Ford 21 stud finned aluminum heads

11-24-2010, 01:51 PM	#7
73super Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Valley, Washington Posts: 746	Re: Colder Than A Witch's... Snow Car! Well that's one I know won't be chopped and dropped! Looks awesome. I'm in your area (great NW) I'll have to keep an eye out. Man.. now I feel like crap having to drive my Jeep around.. Where's the joy in that.. I want to get me one of those!!!

11-24-2010, 01:58 PM	#8
65PANELRAT Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 784	Re: Colder Than A Witch's... Snow Car! Bitchen! __________________ I don't own No New Crap!

11-24-2010, 01:59 PM	#9
Outlaw Bender Grenade Inspector Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Valbo Sweden Posts: 299	Re: Colder Than A Witch's... Snow Car! Whoa! I could use that right now.. __________________ If things are under controle, Then you arn't fast enough. http://hem.passagen.se/framebenders/

11-24-2010, 02:35 PM	#10
jason65 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Norman Ok. Posts: 1,040	Re: Colder Than A Witch's... Snow Car! Awsome car.

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