Looking to Get Started...

Tony, yes the coupe has sold. I’ll post more about that soon. TM

 

That was a nice coupe, the person who now has it should be very happy

 

Meet “Dusty”.

 

Man, for not having any Model A experience not quite a year ago, you are surely making tracks now!

 

Is that a new project?

 

Yes. I’m still collecting parts. Also, I need to either go get the car or have it shipped. Once I make some progress I’ll post a good update.

 

Anyone have any leads on a 1930 roadster? I’ve missed a couple of opportunities lately.

 

Here is some explanation so you guys aren’t too confused about what I am doing.
I bought ‘Dusty’ the 1930 coupe. He is in Oklahoma at my cousin’s house. He was a deal too good to pass up. More on that later. However, I am looking for a good condition 1930 roadster to build my AV8 this winter. I really like my 1931 roadster as an old ‘banger’ survivor. Having so much fun with that car. I would rather not mess with him for now. I’ve seen a couple of recent 1930 roadster deals but I move too slow.

 

I'll keep my eyes peeled for a Roadster. I'm always tooling around the web looking for stuff.

 

Hot Rod Starter Kit. 1948 Flathead V8, 39 Top Loader Trans.

 

is that the motor Matt had for sale?

 

No. I’m not sure who Matt is. I got these from my friend Raymond. Still looking for the base roadster for my build.

 

.......Is that Matt from Iron Trap Garage?

 

yes he posted a motor for sale a couple days ago that looked like a good deal. I went looking for the ad but couldn't find it so I thought maybe it sold.

 

Inspection time. So far so good.

 

I see adjustable lifters......score!!!!!!

 

I was treasure hunting hoping to come up with a Merc crank. Nope. Also, no oil pump either. However, no noticeable cracks on the bottom end. Everything looks ok to me. Turns over smoothly. Now what? Anything else I should look for? How should I clean this thing?

 

Wasn’t really planning on doing a complete tear down, magnaflux, bore, rings…
I was thinking I would just clean it up, get the parts I need to make it run, build a run in stand, and start it up… Bracing for impact. Let me have it.

 

Roadster available in Iowa. Currently in the HAMB classifieds....

 

Thanks Don; however, I’m looking for one in a bit better condition.

 

Such a thing as too much research? I started out confident I was looking for a 30/31 roadster for my AV8 build. Now I am looking at 28/29s. Ugh! I guess I need to take a break.

 

Sometimes they will find you.

 

listed 13 hrs ago.....go get it
FORD ROADSTER BODY - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale (craigslist.org)

 

good road trip here, take lots of pics!
1931 Model A Roadster - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org)

 

This one is close to me... my circle of friends and the sellers circle of friends has a lot of overlap. This is a solid car and I considered it for my build... but then I found a pile of parts that required A LOT more work for a lot less money.
Chappy

 

Vtwhead, This one is just about what I am looking for but it is over 8 hours away. I need to think about that a bit more.

 

This one has been listed on and off for about a year now. I’m looking for a more complete car.

 

wonder if any transporters are in the area that could help with moving it closer, not necessarily all the way to MD maybe to another member say half way. Just thinking out loud here.
Transporting Now From Kansas To Delaware & Then To The West Coast - HAMBer since 2008 | Page 6 | The H.A.M.B. (jalopyjournal.com)

 

Cool idea. Thanks for the tip. I just checked with Jim and he is not going to Michigan anytime soon. He said if it were along I70 he could help. Seems like a great guy.