1930 ford coupe - build

rival323 · Dec 30, 2010

Hot Rod Michelle said: ↑

Pretty cool, God and everyone else on here knows how I sure am partial to Model-A's. But, I would lose the Rustang II in favor of a straight axle; if you are able to afford it, that is. Fix what needs to be done right, but, I'd say your on to something.

Otherwise, I'm glad to see the younger generations getting into this hobby. Kudos to you kiddo.

Michelle
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hey thanks alot, and all the others on here for your advice, im taking everything into consideration, i did end up buying a straight axle earlier this year, no it isn't an ibeam that i wish to have but what can you do, as for the other guys,

the visor, kinda has grown onto me, as i've never seen somthing so dumb but if you look at it in real life, it looks pretty rad. it is all metal, a piece has been fabbed and fitted, welded, bondo'd nothing i can do to fix that at the moment,

frame is somthing to think about, alot of work has been put into it, but time will change, first off i will be using this car as my everyday driver, so control is somthing important, even though the rustang II is a pos and i don't like it my self ( the looks atleast ) if im not satisfied with the performance ill drop the straight axle into it,

this ain't to weekend job, it's going to take time and money, but it has to go through inspection so if somthing is wrong, i have to change it, and with you guys letting me know the ups and downs, it will be easier for me to do so,

thanks!!!

Elio -

rival323 · Dec 30, 2010

and another question, if i have my rear disk brakes the same size as my front,(11.25 inches) and with the car being so light would i have ot put my adjustable proportioning valve in the front or rear,

chubbie · Dec 30, 2010

you said you picked it up for the right price? and it was half done? so I'm going to guess its a budget build?? my best advise is to stay the course, I couldn't see the frame to say its not good I have a M2 on my A, wish it was an I beam, but its not! It drives and rides better then....well you know they can't all look like the" model trad rod"

Racrdad · Dec 30, 2010

If you listen to alot of the advise you are getting here on the HAMB you will end up with a nice car eventually. Hang in there and dont get offended.

Stevie Nash · Dec 30, 2010

Looks like a street rod gone bad. But it's a start. Wish I would have had access to a Model A when I was young, but everybody was into muscle cars in the early 70's.

Hang in there a do what you can when you can. Strive for that trad look, but don't get down from some of the comments here. As long as your going for a look backward in time from where it is now, you'll have yourself quite the car by the time you're my age!

The only problem with that MII is that it can be seen on a Model A. If it was a fat fendered car, no one would know it was there (that's what I'm putting under my ride).

bottomfeeder pete · Dec 30, 2010

You are a very lucky 15 year old! and what ever you do make it safe and make it your own. Pete.

rival323 · Dec 30, 2010

chubbie said: ↑

you said you picked it up for the right price? and it was half done? so I'm going to guess its a budget build?? my best advise is to stay the course, I couldn't see the frame to say its not good I have a M2 on my A, wish it was an I beam, but its not! It drives and rides better then....well you know they can't all look like the" model trad rod"
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yeah, i picked it up for under 2Grand cad how it sat in the pictures on this page,
iève put the 5bolt 11.25 inch disks on the front, lots of misc work, welding, fixing things up, nothing major but going along, i just gotta go pick up a new master cylander today for my brakes, so those are all complete..
is there any way at all for me to make a mstg 2 look niceÉ
becasue the wheel base and such has been changed to replicate the mustang 2, so all the steering and everything is fine, control etc.

but yeah eventually i wanna go straight axle and such, but at 16 now, with a car like this, its a full metal body, customization is endless, just have to go piece by piece slowly but surely ill get there.

picasso · Dec 30, 2010

rival323 said: ↑

and another question, if i have my rear disk brakes the same size as my front,(11.25 inches) and with the car being so light would i have ot put my adjustable proportioning valve in the front or rear,
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proportioning valve delays the action of the rear brakes, an adjustable unit is best as you can tweak it to work best. it goes in line to the rear brakes so that they don't lock up when all the weight is transferred to the front under hard braking.
Have a good look at some of the tech threads on the HAMB. your tastes in hot rods will evolve and fads will come and go, but good engineering practices have been around since Pythagoras had a theorem. Check out in particular Rolf's coupe build, its a very simple car and the build has been well documented, he has made it look as easy as it really is!
Good luck and have fun with it!

rival323 · Dec 30, 2010

well picked up the mastercylander today, and a buddy told me about some bumpers so gotta go see those, been thinkin about a frame, and lookin around nothing much so might have to order one in, i got some new wishbones as well ill get a pic of. i did somemore research i have a suicide front axle so might not work on this build as it's more for a t-bucket but might be able to adapt it some how.

just to let you guys know, i AM running fenders, up here in vancouver they're pretty strict on them so being 16 and driving a car like this they'll be on my " cow pie " in no time so better be safe than sorry. inspection is needed as well,
so im taking your guys's advice and workin hard lol.

but yeah! that's some sort of update!!!!

Elio-

caseyscustoms · Dec 30, 2010

rival323 said: ↑

! all the welds look good, might " look " scary in pics but has been pressure tested.. and xrayed.
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oh really? you have had the welds x-rayed?

rival323 · Dec 30, 2010

apparently by the previous owner they have been.
but from what you guys are saying i should ditch the frame.. so iguess that's on the list.

concreteman · Dec 30, 2010

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ironandsteele · Dec 30, 2010

caseyscustoms said: ↑

oh really? you have had the welds x-rayed?
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rival323 said: ↑

apparently by the previous owner they have been.
but from what you guys are saying i should ditch the frame.. so iguess that's on the list.
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judging from some of the "engineering" the previous owner came up with, i'm not sure he could spell xray.

i wouldn't trust anything the previous owner claimed.

take everyone's advice and hold out for a proper frame. it will save you time and headache in the end.

fitzee · Dec 30, 2010

A lot of work done to that body. Doors flush mounted. all belt lines around doors and windows are gone. I getting a 60`s feel to this car.Don`t think trying to make it traditional rod will be a bunch of work.I know one thing I would of love to have it when I was 15.

panheadguy · Dec 30, 2010

Yer 15. Too much time goofing with the model airplane engine shift knob. Not enough on fundimentals. Anyone older helping you?

fitzee · Dec 30, 2010

Here is where I see this car going.

Link to 60`s rods

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=132391

dieselc · Dec 30, 2010

fitzee said: ↑

Here is where I see this car going.

Link to 60`s rods

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=132391
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I could easily see that, throw some finned valve covers and a 2x4 manifold with some cal-custom breathers on them would look sweet!!!

wicked customs · Dec 30, 2010

I have a shop in langley if you need some help, I also have a 31 frame all original in my yard if you are interested. or if you just need questions answered give me a call at 604-250-5343 if you cant reach me try 604-838-0339 Keith

rival323 · Dec 31, 2010

wicked customs said: ↑

I have a shop in langley if you need some help, I also have a 31 frame all original in my yard if you are interested. or if you just need questions answered give me a call at 604-250-5343 if you cant reach me try 604-838-0339 Keith
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hey will give you a shout,
is it boxed in or anything ...

yeah my dad is sort of helping me on this but pretty much all myself... i have had some other people come and look at it and they say its fine, i gotta get some inspecters to come look at it some stranger that knows theyre stuff and tell me about it... lol so they cant lie, yuo know.

rival323 · Dec 31, 2010

and i know the frame is a no no but anything else youguys see that i could work on for the time being, so i can save up for a frame..

and could you please point out the flaws in the frame so atleast i know for next time as in a future referance...
like all you guys are ssaying new frame new frame new frame, but Why.. is it just the welds or is it other flaws to it as well ..
please let me know, as ikm just learning here.

thanks

elio.

rebstew187 · Dec 31, 2010

It looks like a very good start. Alot better car than I had at your age(67 Dodge Dart)Yuck! Don't let the little bit of griping tick you off. These guys on here know what they are talking about and are very usefull to a young hot rodder. The knowledge you gain here couldn't be bought in any book. Looking forward to seeing the progress. If you need any tech tips no matter how small just ask.

rebstew187 · Dec 31, 2010

rival323 said: ↑

and i know the frame is a no no but anything else youguys see that i could work on for the time being, so i can save up for a frame..

and could you please point out the flaws in the frame so atleast i know for next time as in a future referance...
like all you guys are ssaying new frame new frame new frame, but Why.. is it just the welds or is it other flaws to it as well ..
please let me know, as ikm just learning here.

thanks

elio.
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Do you have a link to your photo bucket or whatever service you are using for pics. I'd like to see everything. I'm not sure if I'm over looking it or if you took some pics off. I don't see any frame or ladder bar pics other than the front where the Mustang II stuff is welded on.

ecrinc · Dec 31, 2010

Do what you can afford, But do what you can afford right!

larry woods · Dec 31, 2010

All of the comments are well intentioned but remember it is YOUR ride so build it to your tastes. The caveat is to to do it right! This means quality and safety. This doesn't always mean costly. Many of us are rodders because it "allows" to use our ingenuity and not follow the crowd whether it be the purist or the "traditionalist" whatever the hell that means! Remember if you are not the "lead" dog your view is never going to change! go for it!

rival323 · Dec 31, 2010

http://s1129.photobucket.com/albums/m516/NoDesitnation/

budd · Dec 31, 2010

you have to login to see your photos on photo bucket.

rival323 · Dec 31, 2010

changed, sorry about that,

http://s1129.photobucket.com/albums/m516/NoDesitnation/

rival323 · Jan 2, 2011

well picked up some reproduction / original bumpers today, will get pics of those and the front axle tomorrow,!

bagged chevy · Jan 6, 2011

hey dude i would listen to these guys if i were you. im 18 and have been taking there constructive criticism for two years now. luckily its played to my advantage and am about a year out from finishing my pride and joy. these guys have knowledge we dont and any help is great in this game. of course the picture is photochopped, but its just to get an idea Bagged Chevy

dieselc · Jan 6, 2011

Hey bagged chevy that coupe is going to have the perfect stance with that chop, glad to here your getting close to being done! Like I said before people on here will try and steer you in the right direction.

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