Projects My First Model A Hot Rod Build

Working this week on center section and mockup of SBC and transmission.

 

Camsore, It looks great. Keep up the good work. CTJ

 

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[/ATTACH] Got a lot of mockup done this week, motor mounts finished but I am not sure if the steering shaft will clear the headers. Also may be to hot for the coupling joint.

 

Is steering box mounted a little high? Use a flat pitman arm (to move box lower) instead of what appears to be a dropped pitman arm in first picture.
I use a similar set up using a 525 manual box on the OFT for past 8 years (with SBC). With lakes style headers and a BBC the 6 years before that.

 

I agree on dropping the steering box by using a flat pitman arm. Also, great choice on the Transmission. I got my 700R4 from Monster and it's been bulletproof.

 

Nice work! Thanks very much for your business.
dw

 

Ditch the block huggers. Use lakes-style out the sides. Or if you absolutely must have under-car exhaust consider ram's horns. Easier than relocating steering.

 

Thanks for all of the ideas. I do have a flat pitman arm. I lowered the box a little and ground a small notch in the exhaust flange and it works.

 

I had to rebuild the B post, it was in bad shape on the bottom.

 

I like it, keep up the good work

 

Progress update, Working on the dash. Welded the top of the 29 dash to aftermarket bottom.

 

Progress update, Working on a new top. I will be covering the outside and will leave the inside as shown.

 

I haven't checked in for a bit but you have been busy !! Nice work ! JW

 

Nice work!

 

Looking good.. Btw I like the pictures of the vineyard!

 

Good thought on looking at inside wood for top. Beat's looking at chicken wire by a long shot!

Earl

 

Update, Brake pedal mounted and some brake lines finished. I also incorporated a steering support mount.

 

Where's all the pics?

 

Really nice work man! Keep up the great progress.


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Wondering what parts you used on the front end besides the Welder series crossmember.
I need a similar setup.

 

Nice work.

 

Hello Banginona40,
I got all of the front end parts from Kenny's Rod and Kustom. The axle is a Super Bell and GM disk brakes.
They gave me a great package price and were great to deal with. Let me know if you need anything else.
Larry

 

A really great start, good luck.

 

Are you sure this is your first build?

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Took the car for a short drive to get the bugs out. All went well, the SBC ran great. I think I have enough power for this little car. I plan on driving it 500 miles for testing. I want to make sure I like it before I tear it down for paint.

 

The frame was painted today and I am happy with the color. I looked am many different reds and had a hard time choosing one.

 

I like the RED, LOL!

 

I have been busy doing the assembly. Posting some photos of the progress, going well but slow.
Larry

 

More assembly completed and most of the wiring done.

 

What a job you've made of that !! Cool JW