Hemi Coupe Build

Back in 2007 we had no intention to buy another project, but the wife was let loose on ebay and bought this stock Model A Coupe



Before we new it we had a container full of stuff heading over to England.
It arrived back in Spring 2008.





Here she is on English soil for the first time



The car was made roadworthy and got an MOT and then registered.
We used it as stock for a few months but the old girl kept breaking down. So the decision was made to to stop fixing her and strip her down ready for the rebuild.
All the running gear was sold on to help finance the build.

 

The body was covered up and stored away untill I had time to start on it.

A few weeks ago we started on the old girl and brought her into the workshop.

The plan is to have it mounted on 32 rails with a 330 Desoto Hemi.

Here she is mocked up.

 

Body now all striped down

 

Started tacking up the chassis rails

 

Body mocked up on the chassis to check fit. Still have to tweek the rails abit to get a nice fit.

 

Started on the boxing plates today

Cut out the plates with the plasma cutter



Then flared the holes





Tacked in place

 

Nice, model A highboy on duece rails, classic! What else is planned, a haircut?

 

That's the exact same project as mine, with a 330 as well. I'm at the same point as you are, good luck. Looks good so far, especially the flared boxing plates!

Mike

 

Its going to get a 4" chop as soon as the body is mounted on the chassis

 

Kelvin, LOOKIN' good!

Nick.

 

Perfect. i better subscribe,
This is going to be awesome.

 

what kind of adjustment went into the rails to get them to fit better under the body? I have a 31 and a 32 frame i'm going to start on this spring/summer.

subscribed as well.

 

You're off to a good start! Looks like it's going to be a classic build. Looking forward to your updates.

 

You've got a good wife, keep her!

 

I just shaped them to fit the body shape better
I pinched them about 3/4" at the cowl

 

I will be watchin this

 

Very nice build and choice of motor.... What side are you going to steer from?

Keep the pictures coming....

 

Great looking start!

 

I think the pic coming out of the container, with the kid and the big smile says it all. Great project, keep us in the loop.

 

Nice choice of engine.....!!

This is gonna be nice, keep the updates coming !!

Rat

 

I remember the original post and how giddy you blokes were opening that container... I should have sent my longdoor TR2 over there with the A...

 

looks like a cool project! not too far from mine either, i'll be keeping my eye on this one.
jick

 

Hi Kelvin

I see you've taken the plunge! Good luck. Mines back from Steve's in a couple of weeks, I'll send you some pics.

Next time I bump into you I need to ask you a couple of questions about the inlets.

 

Look forward to seeing it
How far has it come along

 

Finally started working on the coupe again.

Got the front end mocked up and the body and engine sat in place.
Just got to make up the mounts and crossmember now.

 

nice build man keep pics coming!!!

 

WOW. Nice coupe. I wish a could turn my wife loose on ebay like you did, but after 33 years with her i know that is not going to happen. That HEMI is going to look so COOL in there. Good luck with the build,and keep us posted. PINCHER

 

amazing job!!! That Model A is in good hands!!! keep us up to date on this build!

 

Looking Damn fine Kelvin!

Nick.

 

Great start on a bad-ass rod.
The Rock