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Projects Model A Amalgamation Project

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by roddering, Dec 26, 2021.

  1. 60Pioneer
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    Yea, I grew up going to shows in the late 90s/early 2000s. I loved street rods and still appreciate them. I think most members on here probably love muscle cars and beyond. Lots of people are into bikes, boats, airplanes, etc. I wasn't really trying to throw shade at you or be hateful about what you're building. There's just a clear focus and guideline of what is acceptable on this particular forum. If you have a feeling it might not fit from the get go, well it probably won't.
     
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  2. roddering
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    Body is primed. Waiting on the frame from powder coater.
    Painted my wheels. Candy Gold Metallic.
    wheel.jpg
     
  3. Tow Truck Tom
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    Hey, I am awed by the individualism of your work.
    Myself, I am looking towards building an A coupe.
    As it happens, I found that Chevrolet dash at a swap meet.
    Not knowing what it was I took it home. Nice to know how it will look. Thanks
     
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  4. roddering
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    Thank you. It fits quite well and the top holes line up. One thing I did do was weld in some tabs at the bottom to make it angled to the driver instead of flat.
     
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  5. roddering
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    Another pinstripe sample.
    back.1.jpg
     
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  6. roddering
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  7. roddering
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    Now before I get accused of being non-traditional, here is supporting evidence from 1958.
    Example.1.jpg Example.2.jpg
     
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  8. roddering
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    Frame came back.
    frame.1.jpg frame.2.jpg
     
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  9. roddering
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  10. roddering
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    Put the motor, trans and driveshaft back in!
    frame.4.jpg
     
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  11. roddering
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    Painted the front wheels to match the rear.
    wheel.1.jpg
     
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  12. roddering
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    I liked the color so much, I decided to paint the firewall with it.
    firewall.1.jpg
     
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  13. roddering
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    OK, got to working on the rod again.
    Insulation complete.
    Ready for carpet!
    insul.1.jpg
     
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  14. Illustrious Hector
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  15. roddering
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    No worries. The gas filler is what I like!
     
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  16. roddering
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    I am also not a fan of T-bucket frames on anything other than T's.
     
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  17. roddering
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    Got side tracked on another project I found.
    Anyway, I got back to working on the model A today. Slightly hot, at 90+
    interior.0.jpg interior.2.jpg
     
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