Projects Model A 3W Coupe Build (pics inside)

Updates...?

 

wow amazing talent great build

 

Sorry, no new pics yet. He's currently working on the window frames and fabricating the drip rails.

 

Was wondering if someone would post about your car so it's nice to get the information from the "man" himself. Your offering is perfect in it's profile and execution. I'm surprised we don't see more of them.

Frank

 

very nice build!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I,m following this one. Cool build.

 

what excellent talent , great looking build,,,,,

 

great work man i love the seat its beautiful !!!!

 

is this thread dead?

 

wow... amazing work

 

sorry for the lack of update pics... my buddy is working hard on the 3-window, he finished the doors, the wood structure inside the roof, fabricated rear deck lid hinges and so on... I hope to take some more pics soon!

 

This is one of my favorite builds on here, can't wait for updates. ??

 

Lowtech -

I too have been waiting for updates on "The Schaub Coupester" ... ???

Raphael's fabrication & metal-working skills are simply awesome ... I find myself revisiting this thread all the time ... just to look at the gas tank & "bomber bench".

I will admit that I too wasn't a big fan of the grille ... but in the past 10+ months, it is defiinately growing on me ... perhaps some copper and/or aluminum riveted pieces will be (tastefully) incorporated into the grille insert, radiator, fan shroud, and/or engine compartment?

 

Thank you for the feedback guys. Raphael is currently fabricating the decklid from aluminum, as the stock one from the donor car doesn't fit very well. Besides of that, he finished the windshield frame, installed the steering column and pedal assembly, found a pair of E&J headlights (a Hershey find of fellow ACES member HP) and is currently ordering a new set of 16" wheels...

Metalwork should be finished soon as he's planning to get the car painted this winter.

As soon as I get to his workshop I'll take some pics.

 

It's not growing on me.

 

The guy has toooo much talent and skill! Too bad I couldn't have gotten some of it. Great work from Raphael, and really nice for you to take the time and effort to do the thread on it. Perley

 

The build looks good. Proportion wise it will be easier once the top is on it.

You could look at a sport coupe for proportions I guess. They were three window.

 

I like what I've seen ...

 

fantastic build thread!! I may have to send my shit box to the scrap yard..HAhaha

 

Love the dash!!!

 

I am building one of the gass ones , 32 rails highboy 60s street rac er inspired 427 chevy glide 9 inch street car ill post some of it before too long

 

Finally, the story continues...

The latest and most obvious addition is the grille that he scratch built for the track nose inspired shell.






He fabricated and fit the drip rails


The body's wood structure is finished


the new windshield frame






By the way, Raphael is looking for some artillery wheels (5 x 5.5 pattern) and a pair of Chrysler 37/38 taillights. Please PM me if you got something for him.

All the pics from the build:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowtech/collections/72157618320830197/

thanks for watching

 

its great to see awesome photography on a build thread. Its not awesome when someone's gas tank makes you feel like a jack ass for even thinking about building one. keep up the good work.

 

AWSOME LOOKIN' COUPE......love that tank, and the nose...


Here's a glass one , from "Down Under"....

 

Time for an update after the x-mas holidays. Our man Raphael wasn't lazy, instead he built an aluminium trunk lid from scratch, as the original one didn't fit too well.




homebuilt handle


he fabricated the inner structure...


...as well as the trunk hinges.





sorry for the slightly blurry pics, I was trembling in awe. or the point n shoot camera was.

Check out this link to see all of the build pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowtech/collections/72157618320830197/

 

..............wow!

 

Looking better than ever. I like the way the top came out. Gary

 

One of the stand out builds here. Thank you so much for posting, and please keep the updates coming. Unbelievable skills, and a good eye too. Really interested to see how the nose looks when everything is in place.

 

Tons of skills! I love this build!