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Projects My First Model A Hot Rod Build

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Camsore, Jul 5, 2014.

  1. Camsore
    Joined: Aug 28, 2011
    Posts: 47

    Camsore
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    from Las Vegas

    bth_ModelA120-1.jpg This is the way it was stored for more than 20 years. 20130320_101341.jpg 20130318_092108.jpg 20130320_101541.jpg
     
  2. Camsore
    Joined: Aug 28, 2011
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    Camsore
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    from Las Vegas

    I plan on using a SBC with a Ford 9 inch rear end. I like the old school look, we will see how it comes out.
    Larry
     
  3. madmak95
    Joined: May 12, 2005
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    Very good start......
     
  4. bartmcneill
    Joined: Dec 23, 2009
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    bartmcneill
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    from Ada, OK

    Did Lassie find you that car? Good body.
     

  5. Looking forward to the build. HRP
     
  6. tfeverfred
    Joined: Nov 11, 2006
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    Looks like a great body to start with. Good luck with the build.
     
  7. daddylama
    Joined: Feb 20, 2002
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    as said above: nice body to start with. looks like your copilot approves!
     
  8. Very solid looking body, will keep an eye on your progress. JW
     
  9. that is in nice shape compared to what we get around here in the NE
     
  10. Model T1
    Joined: May 11, 2012
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    Model T1
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    Looks lik a nice solid starter.
     
  11. scrap metal 48
    Joined: Sep 6, 2009
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    scrap metal 48
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    I like 28/29 coupes and yours looks very solid.. Cool dog too...
     
  12. looks great! and you got the fenders and aprons too?
     
  13. mike bowling
    Joined: Jan 1, 2013
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    Like everyone said, nice solid start.Major score. Congratulations on that one!Where I am, the body work is usually 50% of the work! Keep posting and good luck. Mike from Mass.
     
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  14. Good score on that body!
    Can't wait to see how it comes together...............
     
  15. Are you going to use a model a frame or a deuce frame?
     
  16. Camsore
    Joined: Aug 28, 2011
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    Camsore
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    from Las Vegas

    I will use the Model A frame, I plan on boxing it and fabricating new cross members.
    Larry 20130416_140348.jpg 20130409_145939.jpg
     
  17. Did you have to get the seller drunk to buy it or were they storing it in the barrel cave at Castoro? :)

    Looks great, congratulations


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  18. jimcolwell
    Joined: Oct 4, 2009
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    jimcolwell
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    from Amarillo

    That dog looks good for 20 years old. You are very lucky to find this project.

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  20. brady1929
    Joined: Sep 30, 2006
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    Great project.
     
  21. Runnin shine
    Joined: Apr 12, 2013
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    I'm so jealous! Where'd you put all the rust that's suppose to come with it?


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  22. Camsore
    Joined: Aug 28, 2011
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    Camsore
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    from Las Vegas

    20130408_135400.jpg 20130403_081449.jpg 20130405_085410.jpg More work on the frame this week. I bought a front cross member from Welder Series, very nice to work with.
     
  23. Camsore
    Joined: Aug 28, 2011
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    Camsore
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    from Las Vegas

    I have been working on setting up my Ford 9 inch this week. This is new to me so I am taking it slow.
    Larry
     

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  24. fastmike
    Joined: Aug 6, 2013
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    from Mesa AZ

    Looks great so far man! That body is real nice.
     
  25. Very nice project. I like your dog to! Have fun with it, both of you. Mikey.
     
  26. hellerlj
    Joined: Oct 12, 2005
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    hellerlj
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    from Minnesota

    For being NEW to you, you seem to catch on pretty fast.....
    Great job so far, I am sure it will come out GREAT !!!!!
     
  27. Camsore
    Joined: Aug 28, 2011
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    Camsore
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    from Las Vegas

    I have been fabricating high quality stainless steel equipment for more than 40 years but never built a hotrod.
     
  28. K.L
    Joined: Jul 15, 2014
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    Looking good so far, keep us updated!


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  29. waxhead
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    waxhead
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    from West Oz

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