I drug home an old 50's survivor A sedan hot rod

It's not that hot Rodded, but it just screams 1958. Story is two brothers lived in California and bought this A in 1960. It was already this bitchin purple and had the white top and running board covers. They drove up here to Spokane to attend College. After college they ended up staying here, and the car was put into dry storage in 1970.
I heard about it from a mutual friend and had to check it out. It just oozes with cool. This is the kind of car I love- old, clean survivor. I think the paint will clean up pretty nice, I'm gonna try to blend the few primer spots. I dunno what I'm gonna do with it, but it was too cool to pass up. First things first- I gotta get it running and go through the brakes. All running gear is stock Model A. It already has hydraulic brakes, so it may get a dropped axle and a T rear spring along with big and littles. Interior is tattered but not bad. Needs a little wiring and other odds and ends, but one of the straitest, driest A's I've seen in a long time! Even every piece of glass is good!

I just LOVE the paint on this thing. I'm gonna be screwin with this thing over the next few weeks, I'll post photos and such as I go. Enjoy:

 

Sweet score I would love to find something like that.

 

Does the horseshoe get uncomfortable?

 

Just do a redo of your A coupe and you've got yourself a bitchin little hot rod. JohnnyA

 

Score, thats A sweet A....

 

These are the kind of post/find/stories that keep the place alive. Buried treasure! And he shared it.

 

So Cool !!! Congrats ...

 

And yet.. Chris does it again.

What's the drivetrain?

Edit: reread the OP.. All stock A. Awesome.


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I'm always amazed at the quality of the cars you find, they all have the same look, congratulations on your latest find. Bob

 

The Holy Grail of hard core model A porn. I want it. I want it in a big way. Don't f' it up.This is a beauty in all of the best ways. I love the story behind it. Please keep us posted with your intentions and your progress.


All the best,
Dale
Cleveland OH

 

too cool...

 

That thing is awesome, Chris, where'd you find it?

 

Oh man! I'm in love!

A couple inches lower in the front and it's perfect!

 

Awesome! Congrats.

 

Just a thought, when it comes time to "modernize" consider a 4cyl w/ 5sp. I have a 2.3 in a 30 mordoor (stock appearing) is a great street and touring car. will run at 70 and get mid 20's mpg!

 

That's a great find. I would love to have it in my collection.

CN

 

Drive it, get it running and drive it. Great find.

 

Sweet find! Congrats!

I have a question about the brakes, though. Isn't that backing plate on upside down? How would it ever bleed right with the bleeder screw at the bottom like that?

 

Very, Very Cool!!

 

yeah no shit
i guess if its up there that long it gets to be like second nature
awesome find
tk

 

Chris's concept of "modernizing" would be to put a B motor and 39 trans in it. That's as "modern" as he gets.

Nice find Chris. That would even make some Model A clubber a nice parade car/cruiser.

 

That is one sweet find. Darn near a crime to change anything at all on it, tempting as it may be. Time capsules don't surface too often. Go through the brakes and related saftey items, & enjoy!

 

Nice!

 

Chris is the kind of guy that really could find a needle in a haystack!

Congratulations on another great find! HRP

 

You lucky bastard!! That thing is soooo cool, PLEASE don't chop it up! Love it.
-Kenny

 

you find a lot of cool stuff

 

That's a definite score!Congratulations...now go buy a lottery ticket.

 

WOW, what a find. it amazes me the stuff you uncover.

 

That's a sweet car!
Can't wait to see it when you are finished!