As I have been building the Model A Coupe, I am working on an article for my web site of the build. This is still a work in progress, (since the damn car isn't finished yet!) and I have a lot of copy to add, but since it's tech week, and maybe some pictures can be helpful to other HAMBers, here it is. The big ass disclaimer: I am not an authority on this, this is just how I am doing it. Feel free to PM or e-mail me any grammar or spelling errors. What I started with... Frame and suspension Including shocks and head light mounts, and motor mounts. Body and sub-rails Including floor, trunk with gutters, and tank. Body Part two Firewall To pinch or not to... It is not necessary to pinch a 1932 frame to accept a '30-'31 body, but I think one should, and here is why... Chop Engine and Transmission Carburetion options and accessories. Wheels and Brakes Including pedal assembly. Exhaust Dashboard and Interior Gauges and steering column. Various Mock up stages Or go to the start page: http://www.classicroad.com/modelA Cheers!
Woo hoo!!! I was wondering if these 1:1 model kits came with instructions! Can't wait to get started on mine! Thanks!!
Now that is inspiration! Great job on your electronic project, makes me wonder how you had time to do the work in the shop Look forward to finish pic's......now if I can get my kids to get my shop that clean! Greg.
ps- what year f100 column? i like the looks of the skinny column and self cancelling blinkers wouldn't be bad either., thx ed
car looks killer!! I love the gauges and the dash and the chop and the steering (great tech!!) and the engine and the firewall (looks like you'll have to make a pocket or panel inside the cab to acess the dizzy) very nice,very nice in deed
I think it is a 1955 Ford truck or similar. Yes, I like the idea of self cancelling blinkers, I have an old Chevy truck with the bolt on aftermarket turn signal, and I can go down the road for miles with left blinker on, like an old fart. I guess that makes me one !
Great Post! Even for a guy who isn't building an A (yet) - it's nice to see progressions from start to finish! Of course I still don't think I know anything about cars - need to get my hands on mine soon! Thank you again!
That's an excellant post you put together Rolf. There's a lot of great ideas that can be used on any build. Thanks
Great work!! I really like the mild channel job, I used the old time wood trick to fill the gap, but really like your idea. Also like the T'pipes those ladder bars pose some problems. Excellent car!
Rolf, I notice you created a "shop tool" that looks trick! Those castor equiped wheel stands, (not exactly sure what to call them!) look like they allow some clearance while working on the frame. (or other things that the wheels and tires would get in the way of) "Eye balling" the heights (front and rear) it looks like you used the "wheel/tire" installed heights so they would keep the car at ride height? If you have a chance, how about a quick "tech" on how you built them? (I'm especially curious how you drilled the bolt pattern for the hub bolts) I have a box of heavy duty castors just "begging" to be "rolled on!!
if any body digs those desoto gauges there some on ebay under rat rod for like 10 bux, i know every body hate ebay posts but they havnt got to much time left on them and zero bids
very nice and clean. this helps out a lot. i just happen to be doing the same thing to a 31 roadster and a 29 coupe both on 32 rails. great info and detail shots.
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