Projects A Model Sport Coupe

Sold my '34 Ford truck, and replaced it with this. Looked for a nice Sport Coupe forever... Finally found an early '29 within 15 miles of home. This car was bought new in Knoxville, TN. Has been sitting in a dry barn for the last 42 years.

Kevin
Ooltewah Speed Shop

 

Sweet !

 

I spend all that time beating the bushes,and you come up with a winner!Curse your hide!Should make for some good bench racin next time I'm over.Dave

 

Finally got the A model home and in the garage. Time to get to work now. The last shot is not mine of coarse...but thats the general idea. Best looking sport coupe around IMHO.

Kevin
Ooltewah Speed Shop

 

Sweet, can't wait to see the build....

 

Way to go Kevin, looks like a very nice car and it's nice to know it's history too. Here's my favorite Sport Coupe.

Here's the thread: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=290528

Here's the pics:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=490505&d=1220201732
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=490504&d=1220201732
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=490503&d=1220201732

 

I'm trying to get some pics of the car from the original owners son from back in the day.

The car on the salt is awesome... Love the '37 grille and hood. I saw pics of that car before but couldn't find them. Thanks for sending them my way. I'd like to see more Sport Coupe pics if anybody has them.

Later,
Kevin
Ooltewah Speed Shop

 

A little progress after 2 years sitting at idle.

 

Awesome!!!! Can't wait to see it progress. My only recommendation is to keep the stock 104" wheel base. Model A's look best with short wheel bases.

 

Oh yeah, the wheels are gonna stay right where Henry put them. The fenders are going back on this one.

Dropped axle, reversed eyes, and a Flathead V8. That's it. The rest is going to stay like it WAS.

Kevin

 

MMMmmmmmm, Tasty. Love the plans!!!!

 

Nice find

 

Nice work so far, post plenty of pics along the way!

 

I love the "2 years later" update

looking good though! can't wait to see it finished

 

Sweet, this thing is going to be rad!

 

Nice Find. Can't wait to see the build.

 

Yeah.... Me too. Glad you are impressed, and welcome to the Hamb.

 

Do you have to blow it apart and box the frame to drop in that heavy flathead? Do you need a stronger rear diff?

 

Sport coupes are cool..They look great chopped and no top...........

 

Yes on both. Probably a quick change, if things work out like I planned.

 

Looks sweet, get that beast going.

 

Joe McClelland's 30-31 Sport Coupe was always my favorite. He was a partner in Ford Parts Obsolete in Long Beach forever.

 

Should look even better with those 17" Wires.

Got any pics of Joe's Sporty?

 

its good to see another 28 29 there seems to be a lot of 30 31s latly maybe its just me

 

Kevin, Love the car you are starting with. Also like the plans you have for it. Always wanted a early Sport Coupe . . . . .

 

Here's the link to the engine fiasco....

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=490483

Here's a few shots of my favorite Sport Coupes.

 

Good thing you hung out with R.G. as a kid. You should have no problem getting that flathead going.

I like that sport coupe, how does the top fold down on it with the door frames being solid?

 

Ahh, the Flathead King's nephew steps in....

The Sport Coupe top stays up. You are thinking about a Cabriolet. That car came around in '30.

 

If anyone says Sport Coupe Joe's car is the one that first comes to my mind, always loved that car since the May 1970 Rod & Custom feature.

 

really awesome