Hot Rods Model A body on ‘32 chassis WITH FENDERS- Help!

That sounds about standard. Welcome to hot rods lol


Glad you got it back

 

Glad to see the build is still progressing, although undoubtedly slower than you had wished. Keep the updates coming and good luck.

 

Ok-new paint and body guy is getting after it! First coat of black sealer applied. If all goes well, paint goes on tomorrow. After that, we’ll start assembling the car!


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I think I speak for everyone- except @low down A - when I say “oh fuck yeah!”

congrats dude I can’t even imagine how stoked you must be to get this thing so much closer to done and on the road

 

Tim-you know it. We’ve been calling this “the never ending project”. The body has been in primer for a year now, so it’s exciting to see some color on it again.


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Riff...exciting times indeed and of course you have embarked on a journey where expeditious doesn't happen many times but you are getting it done...high praise and your starting to taste the turning key...

I am not criticizing but am curious about the fwd lower rear wheelwell area how there is a unjoined section to the quarter panel...you're running fenders which will cover the now obvious but does it fit into something. What's the plan, to close it with sealant...or leave as is...I suspect the floors installed have sealed off that area making the need to do anything there unnecessary...I do know from having an A Coupe on a 32 frame that that area does require mods that the Fabricator I had did some magic to make it all happen...

The trunk lid and doors...jeeze they came out real snazzy...

How about a chassis teaser shot to furthur energizes us Eager Beavers...

 

Hey Stogy-good to hear from you! The original wheel wells had been cut out and there were just two heavy gauge steel plates bolted there, so our fabricator made a new set, bead-rolled an authentic-looking pattern, and welded them in place. And you are correct, since this is a full-fendered car, he didn’t worry about filling in that small cut-out.


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not everyone i don't use the F- bomb on a public forum or in the presence of children and women

 

Edited it for ya

 

Ford? Just kidding. Low Down - I would normally agree with you, but isn’t this a member-only, password-required forum? And I’ll bet there aren’t too many women and children on here. No big deal.


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Man that’s looking just right!

 

you only have to be a member to post, anyone and i repeat anyone can log on to the jalopy journal

 

Paint is officially in progress. Looks real good. Body and rear fenders done. Next are front fenders and running boards. The previous painter did the doors and trunk lid before he bailed, so new painter will touch them up. Assembly will start in next 2-3 weeks. More updates pending...


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Every week getting a little closer. Body going back on the frame.


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Man that’s exciting

 

Home stretch now, baby! Looking good!

 

Sure has come a long way from how it started.

 

Wow! That is looking great! It appears you found a good shop to get this done.

 

It’s been a LONG two years since we took it out of storage and started the project. Can’t wait to get her on the road!


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More updates-making progress every week now. Rear fenders on, front fenders tomorrow. Seat and door panels should be installed in next 2-3 weeks. Motor complete with fuel delivery. Video coming. Still trying to find someone to refurbish the old 2-piece Sun tachometer. Tried the companies listed on the H.A.M.B. but no response.


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I am speechless....!

 

Oh heeeeellllll yeah!

@Ryan had a guy who rebuilt a tach for him I believe? Maybe he’ll chime in

 

Don't get silly notions in your head about not using the fenders now.

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Nope. Full fenders and running boards.


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The firewall looks like GLASS it is so smooth. Sure has come a long way from when you started.

 

Here’s the post Ryan made talking about the tach being rebuild in his shoebox with a link to the rebuilder

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/?p=37526

if you search Ryan and Sun tach a good bunch of threads on the subject of rebuilding them comes up as well.

 

Tim - I'm looking it up now - thanks for the tip