Hey guys I brought home my first model A yesterday! Been a long time coming. I am so happy I feel like a little kid on Christmas morning. Have a few projects already in mind. I want to move fuel tank from cowl to behind seat and along with that convert rumble seat to trunk. What does everyone think, chop it or leave it un chopped? I've always thought I would say chop it but now that I have this awesome car sitting in my garage I'm on the fence. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Looks perfect as is. I know I'll get bashed for it but I think if the look is good don't chop it. It's refreshing to see unchopped ones at shows.
Looks good the way it is. Just change the air cleaner and drive the wheels off it. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
A 10" helmet air cleaner or a Cal Custom frog-mouth scoop would be great choices. I don't hate the valve covers, but the shift knob is dorky and so is the license plate frame in the back. Those are the only changes I would make, based on what I can see. Gas tank behind the seat for what reason? If there's a good reason for that, I guess go for it, but I don't see why. Rumble lid and roof height are nice, avoid making changes just for the sake of making changes, it doesn't need it. Looks good.
she's a beaut. pabst shifter and puke tank are a bit hokey. is that seat upholstered with the blanket or is it just a cover? do what ya like, that thing is sooooo nice.
Ya I was thinking about changing the shift knob and puke tank too. I actually really like it unchopped. The air cleaner is not my cup of tee as well but I literally just brought it home. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Oh and yes the seat needs to be upholstered. It's just a blanket thrown over it right now Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Nice coupe. I agree with the others, ditch the air cleaner and beer can. I like the rumble seat, why change the fuel tank if there's no issue the way it is. I like it unchopped also but gotta say a subtle 2" chop would look killer too.
Welcome to the HAMB .The air cleaner and PBR can are a little much for a lot of the HAMB crowd .Its your car enjoy it
The car is awesome, If you really don't like the original gas tank, a 32 tank looks really cool on a A with fenders. The rumble seat is classic, besides that you may want to carry 4 people. It does not actually need anything.
Fantastic! You just need the car to tell you what it wants. It's just about Period perfect right now. Get the helmet air cleaner, Loose the Pabst shifter even though That's what we were drinking in Kingston in the early 60's when it looks like your car was built! Maybe loose the hubcaps if you want a little more "bad boy" look. Killer car!
OK! Since no one else has mentioned the elephant in the room, I will. We need more pics of this beauty!!!!!!!!
I would leave the roof alone, but I would change the rumble for the trunk. As a matter of fact, I just changed my coupe over. Anyone local want a rumble seat "kit"? Cheap.
I'll try and get a few more pics in the next couple days. I'm stuck at work right now. Thanks for all the input and ideas. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Really sharp little Abone. If you've never owned a car with a rumble seat I believe over time you'll feel it's just about a useless as tit's on a bore hog. If you actually get anyone to ride back there (with the exception of small children) don't expect to be asked for a second ride. It severely limits luggage space and you'll soon tire of hoisting any luggage you need to carry over the quarter panel (about the second deep scratch in the paint will have you investigating the change to a trunk). Frank
I like it unchopped, full fendered with the rumble , but them I'm a bit prejudiced. And if you put the tank behind the front seat its easier to fill with the way the rumble lid flips, just remove the cushions.
Another vote for no chop...leave the fenders , ditch the rumble. Congrats, I know how you're feelin'... Got my first Model A 2 weeks ago..
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