Projects 28 model A Coupe build--first time

First let me say it is impressive the amount of information here. I Joined the hamb in 06 and it didn't take long before I came to realize I needed to have a model A. Finished my Impala in 2010 and started collecting a few "A" parts. A few years ago I bought a 28 sedan body. last spring I found a 28 coupe which is what I really wanted. I started out thinking I can take my time building this coupe, but the further along I get the faster I want to get it done so I can wear it out. I've been putting a lot of miles on the 60 even though these summers are short. Now I will be able to drive later into fall and earlier in spring and in adverse weather with a solid roof and a heater.
This is what I have been doing this last year since I retired.
Making everything I can and buying what I can't make. Pure fun.
The body has it's issues but that will be for later.
Poured and machined adapters for the back and spacers for the front.
Cut 35 wire wheels down to 15" Made a jig, dropped the axle 3". Reversed spring eyes 28 axle and spring, 48 Merc Spindles and wishbones which were flipped. 56 f100 drums

Ever since seeing flthd31 build a 32 frame, I knew I had to try it, although not quite as pretty as his. Added a 3" bleed sweep.

 

Nice work

 

Made 1/4 elliptical rear suspension out of 48 merc front spring. Made top arms and brackets and turned some bushings.
Was going to build a 283, but a friend had one all ready rebuilt. Mated it to a nv3500 overdrive
Starting to look like a hot rod now. Going to have to cut the rad down quite a lot.
I like the adjustable rear suspension
Trying to fit a clutch and brake pedals and exhaust, a little tight.
Getting frame done.
Found some 2G carbs and the intake came in.
Machined an adapter for pcv system.
Found a Ford truck steering box for cowl steering.
That is about where I am now. I"ll post more as I go if your interested.

 

Post away. Nice job on your chassis. Gary

 

Bad ass A .

 

Wow!! You've done a lot of work there.. Keep it up...

 

A" Metal-Master " for sure-real nice work. Don't believe I've seen anyone on here make their own custom wires ( although I'm sure they have).Thanks for the pics- good stuff!

 

you do some beautiful work , your very talented ,

 

great work and great pictures !
on that pcv adapter you made is that a proper pcv valve that screws in horizontal or is it hollow.?
been thinking about doing the same to my 283
thanks mark

 

Thank you all for the compliments.
As far as the pcv adapter thing. It just replaces the draft tube. The actual pcv valve will come out of the rear carb base. This is just a tube to hook the hose on.

 

Wow--Nice work!

 

Wow! You have skills! Subscribed, please keep posting. What year truck was this from?

 

Looking good,Great build..

 

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/cutting-16-ford-wire-wheels-to-15.873533
Here is a link for those wire wheels if you like

 

It is from a 71 ford half ton. I think they were the same from around 69 to 76. Not exactly sure. It is long enough that I should not have to extend the shaft to make it through the cowl.

 

Great project! Keep it up. I'm subscribed!

 

You have some talent.

 

I really like your approach and workmanship, 15" wires are incredible.
You might want to rethink your quarter elips, I had similar, They really do need a shackle and lower control arm, the spring itself really can't act as the control arm. I do realize it is similar to the MG suspension but theres' lots of differences and right now is the time to evaluate. Have a look at Posies' kit, see what they did and why.

 

this is amazing!

 

Thanks for the kind words.
As for the rear suspension, it is patterned after one in Malcolms build here on the hamb. I have been following it. He has been driving his roadster for the last couple years and I don't think he has had any issues at all with the rear suspension. The top arms being at an angle to the springs really keep the rear end stable with no sideways movement. If they were parallel there would be a problem. I have done a few things over on this project, there will be more. I am trying to research as much as I can as I go. Thank you for the input.

 

hot damn! pouring and machining, frame built from flat... awesome work so far!

I've been planning on building a '32ish frame from flat for years... have the metal sitting on a shelf. that's as far as I got to date

 

I took the frame off the jig for the last time and put the suspension back on. Shortened the driveshaft, painted it and installed the drivetrain. Made some motor mounts. they ended up 1/2" lower than planned. Might have to change them or shim them. Made some weld on adapters. not sure if that is the right name. Guess that is it for today.

 

You're having WAY too much fun there! Wow, cool stuff and great workmanship.

 

Very nice, I am working on a 29 roadster and using a 283 and a NV3500 as well. However I'm going with a Model A frame. Looking forward to seeing yours come together.

 

Very nice build, your talent is amazing.

 

Very nice....good photos too! More please!


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If everything is too tight on the left side for the pedal assembly and exhaust, you might want to consider swinging the left exhaust pipe under the engine and running both pipes down the right side of the car. I did that on my '29 Coupe and it made things much easier.

 

You know I never thought of that. It could work, although it is going to be a tight fit on the other side by the starter also. I just put it all together today and I will be working on the pedals next. I will have a better idea this coming week. Thank you for the input.

 

Post three, the rear axle control arms. What happens if one rear wheel runs over a 4X4?
Will the control arms break?

 

I don't think so. What is your answer?