Projects 1930 Model A Coupe - New project coming up

I've often thought about using other year bumpers on an A. Even a 33-34 like shown above.
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I've seen a couple of A's with 33-34 bumpers and it actually looks ok, but the 32 bumpers look even better.

 

Good looking project... look forward to seeing the progress...

 

Thanks, car is scheduled to arrive in Sweden july 28th.

 

Congrats! Looks like a great car!

 

Thanks.
Same guy that helped me buy this car and my old '53 Customline, I have full confident in him.
If he says a car is good it is good.

 

Sounds like a great plan, should go well with what you're starting with. Those lights will look Great!

 

Nice score... The direction in which you are headed with the minor alterations seems spot on. If you can have both the wires and the steelies, you could just swap wheel/tire sets depending on the mood of the day.
If it were me, I'm not sure I could sleep at night due to the anticipation of it's arrival!

 

Gonna be Great...

 

The arrival is getting closer each day.
Meanwhile I'm shopping for parts, today I got a 32 bumper for cheap and last week Jim Brierley shipped a Winfield SU-1R grind camshaft my way.

Looks very pitted in the picture but not that bad in reality and plenty of material left, might be possible to get it chrome plated.
Of course I would need to find one more before installing on the car.

 

Car arrived in Sweden last friday and my plan is to hook up the trailer and go get it this sunday.
Been busy buying more parts for it, like a set of juice backing plates, a set of 32-34 spindles (yes I know they require an adapter kit to work with newer backing plates) and also got in line to get a stock Model A axle dropped for it.

And this beauty showed up in the mail last week, a Winfield SU-1R grind by Jim Brierley:

 

Thanks Joey, I'm looking forward to this project.

 

And today I picked it up.
It's in superb condition, I'm very pleased.

 

Removed the radiator guard and the step plates on the running boards, looks better already.

 

Charged the battery over night and today I drove it around the block for the first time.
So much fun, can't wait until it's titled here in Sweden and I get my plates so I can go for a longer ride without worrying about cops.

 

Continued the decluttering by replacing the Motometer with a plain radiator cap.
Also installed some temporary turn signals for the title inspection which is scheduled for october 7th.
After that I will wire the turn signals into the brake lights and cowl lights.

 

Wiring the cowl lights as turn signals is a good idea... my '32 was set up like that and it makes your intentions very visible to oncoming traffic. A dropped headlight bar would look cool along with the removal of the Mr. Magoo horn...

 

Yes, the horn will be removed out of sight after the title inspection.

 

Looks like a really nice car. I like your plan.... full fenders, NO chop, keep it simple and subtle. I can't wait to see you make it 'yours'.

 

Thanks, it is a good example. Atleast in my novice eyes.

 

Drop axle came in today.
Stock A axle with a 3 inch drop by Greg Anson.

I have a set of good 32-34 spindles I plan to use with this axle and some 46-48 juice backing plates.

 

Just thinking out loud, I think the best approach here is to drive the car stock for a while to get to know it before I start modifying anything.
Maybe just install a reverse eye front spring and the 17 inch wires during the winter to give it some attitude for next years driving season while I collect the rest of the parts needed for the juice brake conversion and install those along with the drop axle next winter.
By doing so it gives me time to get the courage to either replace or modify the rear spring too, those scare me a bit

 

I think that's a wise approach! Driving it 'as-is' for a while may fine tune your plans for it.

 

Title and safety inspection yesterday went very good with no complaints what so ever.
Now I'll just have to wait for my title and plates to arrive before I can start driving.

Debating a bit with myself, keep the cowl lights or remove them?

 

2 cents; Try leaving it as is for a while. Drive it as much as you can & when you walk away from it, turn around, look at it and listen to it. Same thing when you walk up to it... look at it, study it at all angles from a distance. Drive into a parking lot at a store or office building that has reflective windows and watch it as it passes... You'll see what it should have changed and what should be left alone. Then begin your changes.

 

Yes, my plan is to drive it as is for a while to get to know the car.

I just like to think out loud so the question about the cowl lights was more a retorical one.
But your advice is much appreciated.

 

Friend of mine used to say the same thing. Drive by some office building windows so you can check out your car.he called it a style check,I still do it

 

Plates arrived yesterday, drove it to work today.
All went well but I must admit that I'm not a fan of the Model A transmission.

 

Congrats on a great car! Tough to beat a Model A Coupe.

I'm with you on the transmission part, it is the biggest culprit when it comes to making a stock Model A less fun to drive. It takes a little practice though, maybe after a few hundred miles you'll hate it less? There is something satisfying about getting it down to where you're not grinding any gears! Ha.

Either way, very nice car!

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