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Using 1932 lights, repo rear frame rails added on to the Model A frame, spreader bar, and frame rail covers with a 32 fuel tank. [ATTACH]
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I recommend chop the top 1st, then if after you get all of that done and are still mind set on changing the doors to suicide opening, tackle that...
My Model A has a 32 gas tank and used a 32 style dash. Used a 32 Tank and rear frame rails for a fuel tank (looks right with fenders, but would...
You live in Houston Texas. Paint it. Or move to Arizona, Nevada, or New Mexico.
Two of my cars have the exhaust turned down and one has the exhaust that exits straight out the back. Both of them with it turned down exhaust...
You need to assemble the car and engine components more to see what fits and what needs to move. The car will tell you where it wants the engine,...
I used the latch and brackets from a removable minivan seat. You have to cut them off the minivan seat frame, then weld them to your seat frame or...
Whichever route you choose, I do recommend to NOT go too low unless using airbags. I built my 49 (yes, it has 51 front fenders and grille) on a 78...
Made my own firewall recess in my Model A based on the same size that the original builder made... as my car was originally built in its current...
Not to hijack your post, but if you are looking for another project with actual leg room, I have a 1928 Model A Sedan project that I have stalled...
I have the Polished Salt Flat Specials on my 49 F1, and the Grey center Salt Flat Specials on my 34 Ford Sedan. I thought I would like the full...
Sounds like either your doors are not the same length, or your door openings on the body are not the same length. So either the cowl is not square...
You do need the cushion mounts between the radiator mount tabs and the where they bolt to the cross member. You didn't mention, but do you have...
If you are building it with the fenders, then I suggest 1932 Repo rear frame rails, gas tank, and frame horn covers. It looks weird though of...
No help on where to cut, but I will add that from your avatar, it looks like you already have a Model A, so you already know just what a pain it...
Those are just pictures I googled to show the steps in order so he can pull the entire windshield frame and work on it on a workbench instead of...
Like the others have said, you need to remove the entire windshield frame from the car. Start by removing the interior header panel. [ATTACH]...
Here are a few pictures of my vehicles which you're welcome to use if you desire.
Be sure to get a friend to help you. I think the average weight of that center section is about 13.8 tons and they never want to easily slide onto...
Dipping the cowl down just 1/8" will move the top of the those windshield stanchions back about an inch. Here is a quick visual with a couple of...
Just an idea... With the shape of the bottom of those mounts and how they attach at that body line, would it be easier to mount them back in their...
I really like the Flowmaster Hushpower IIs. Not "too loud", but not necessarily "quiet" either. [ATTACH] Here is a video:...
Once you get the alignment of the column correct, fix the bottoming-out of the steering shaft, you'll be able to cut out that mess on the toe...
Yeah, the car wash owners definitely do not like excessively dirty vehicles. But as far as the easiest method to capture the environmental...
What are you using for a front turn signal indicator... the cowl lights? With the cowl lights, I personally prefer the smaller light so the front...
Pretty sure that all car washes have a oil/water separator which they have pumped out on a regular basis (regular for depending on the volume of...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] In my opinion, they look odd and stick out too far if you don't have the rear fenders on the car. Here is mine. Its the 1932...
I modified mine the same way cl350rr did but I used 2x2" 1/4" wall square tubing. I still have some flex in mine when rolling 14ga but I just do...
An older fellow once told me that he had a weird dream the night before. Said he dreamt he was a muffler. Said he woke up exhausted! :D:D:D
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