Hi everyone, I bought this project a few years ago off the site. I purchased a lot of stuff off here and finished it (got it on the road I should say) a while back. I work overseas so I have a limited amount of time to work on it. It may not fit the bill for some of the period correct traditional builds but Im proud of it and thought I would share. I couldnt find the classified add on here but it was much more work than I thought! The vehicle means a lot because one of the guys that picked it up for me when I was in Iraq was killed in a car accident shortly after. So details as follows 1929 sport coupe (I know its not a real roadster!) 383 Tunnel ram, TH350 2500 stall, 9inch Frame just needed finishing when I got it so I dont know the exact dimensions for the front and rear mods front disks shoebox dash By far the funnest vehicle I have ever driven. This thing rolls 85 on the freeway buckin like a bull the entire way LOL. Thanks to all who helped or sold me parts. Kevin
The bucking bull ride can probably be corrected by a little work on springs and shocks. You should be able to push down on the front or rear of the frame and have the car bounce a time or two just like your modern ride. The springs hold the car up and give it the ride, smooth or log wagon rough. Remove a couple of leaves if the log wagon is your ride. The shocks keep the wheels on the ground by dampening the jounce of the springs. Many an early car has a bad ride that can be corrected in just a day or two IF there isn't a problem requiring moving or remounting components. Enjoy.
The front is good to go, the back only has friction shocks. I need to rework the rear suspension due to the time constraints I have been holding off. Great info though thanks
Probably looked something like this when you started... Glad to finally see it on the road. If I remember the rear kickup was about 19", front frame was swept, don't remember how much. All with a stock Model A chassis. Welded doors, filled wheel wells, channeled about 4", 30 A firewall. I'd love to see some more pics too, when you get the chance. I still have most of my build pics if you'd like some of them. Sorry to hear about your friend.
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