Hot Rods My new '31 Model A Truck

helluva buy if I do say so myself

 

Smokin deal, nothing in my area is ever that cheap. That pic of all three is now saved to my computer.

 

Awesome deal.Just finished chop on my 31 pickup last night.Proves the steels out there,gotta look real hard,or in your case,the right place at the right time,looks good man,can wait to see the build pics.

 

Couldn't talk him down to $400 huh?..still it seems like a decent deal, I guess..but no engine/trans?..looks like it might even need paint..tires aren't cheap either..what about the interior..what about the glass..I'm just not sure about this one..seems lke you may have been able to have bought a used, and more complete riceburner for that much..just sayin'. Seriously great deal..enjoy.

 

$500, wow, just a guess, but I think you've got some room to put a few bucks in it.

Nice, congrats.

 

I hope you kissed them, that's a great price. I paid $700 for a cab , frame and front fenders several years ago. Now it's my daily driver.

 

You probably owe the guy that pointed you in the right direction, somptin!?

 

that is awesome...havent heard of any deals like that in about 5 years

 

Great score! At that price I would have bought it and I'm unemployed and broke
Conor

 

Great score.
Funny how Model A's seem to breed when you get them home.

 

Now you just need a sedan in order to collect all four!

 

Here's an update on the truck. Since I brought it home, I have put in quite a few hours cleaning it up. I got the fenders off of it, chopped the top 3" (big thanks to markarnold), and started working on the patch panels. I ordered the patch panels from Howell's last week and got them 2 days ago.

As for plans:
- It's going to get a new frame. I will build a new one to model a dimensions out of square tube.
- I've got a 59A flathead that I'm building. So, I'll probably take the stock 59A out of my roadster and put it in this. The roadster will be getting the new motor with a merc crank.
-I will use the stock "A" axle with 37-41 round back spindles and 40 juice brakes all around. I'll use either a banjo or a quick change (if I can do it cheap enough). I might drop the axle a little. I do like it sitting kinda high.
-It will keep the "A" grill and I'll add a stone guard. I have an extra set of Guide 682 C's that will mount on a reworked headlight bar.
-Still trying to decide wheels/tires (some variation of early Ford), tranny ("39" 3 speed vs T-5), and color (I need something other than black). I'm open to suggestions.

Anyways, here are the pictures:

 

Duude that is awesome

 

That chop is just right. Man i need to work on mine.

Mike