Hot Rods 1931 Model A The Harbor Kustom's Coupe, A "Bonneville/Rolling Bones" style build!

So I had an opportunity to buy a 1931 model body, full hood, 32 grille and a 32 frame. For running gear I'll be using 1941 ford front and rear axles, 59A-b flathead V8 with a 39' 3 speed top loader transmission hooked to 41' pedals. The chassis is pinched to fit a model A and then the frame horns were removed and the rails pinched more to tuck them in where the hood sides will be. It will ride on 35-36 (I believe) wire wheels with 750-16 rear and 500-16 ribbed dirt track tires up front.

Here's the pictures so for, Im currently working on the chassis.

frame getting Jigged up





Pinched to fit model a cowl



Horns removed and pinched to fit 32 grille




Had to throw the grille on to see what it looked like




At first I was going to use the 1941 ford x section
here's some of the mock up pictures





However I didn't like the looks of it and how it didn't flow back into the chassis right on the rear. So I made my own.





Starting to take shape

 

Next it was time to make some motor mounts







Then I checked fit and started to set up the clutch arm and linkage








That's were I am currently

Justin

 

N I C E start. Sub'd. Gary

 

Looks good, nice work.

 

Great work man, those motor mounts look killer!

 

Looks great, who carries that front crossmember you are using? Bob

 

Thanks guys!

Bob I got it from so-cal speed shop

 

Man that is some nice work.

 

Those motor mounts kick ass!

 

Nice build!
Looking forward to the updates!

 

Very nice work. Subscribed.

 

Fabulous! Will be watching the progress.

 

Very nice work!

 

Very nice ! i have a similar collection of parts that i'm thinking of going in the same direction with. Please keep the photos coming!!!!

 

Nice clean start. Subscribed.

 

Good looking start! I'll follow along.

 

Very Nice start. I subscribed.

 

Well I worked on the frame this weekend got the x member 95% done just need to get some tubing to bridge the top together. Got the pedals mounted and got the side/supports made and welded in. I also got the rear 2 feet of the frame boxed. Also got the tires in and I mounted them a work this week ill get those pictures up this weekend.

Here's the pictures












Thanks for looking

Justin

 

Frame looks very well built and I like the plans. Any pics of the body? Was it mentioned if it was a roadster, coupe, sedan?

 

Justin, just now found your new build, will be along for the ride...Jim

 

Looks like it is going to be one hell of a car.

 

thanks Its a coupe, no pic at this time. hoping to get the body in a week or two...

 

Thank you

 

Great lookin so far

 

Great project! I need another Model A.

 

I love the craftsmanship

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Very cool! What rearend are you planning on running?

 

Thanks guys, I've got a 41 ford banjo rear end

 

Kewl, I am Subscribed!

 

This looks like it's going to be a good one! Subscribed!