Justin's 1930/1 Model A Roadster build thread

I'm not a welder, so you can take this with a grain of salt, and the rest of the guys can chew my ass out if I'm wrong: I think you're supposed to leave a gap, even if you chamfer, in a situation where you're welding a thick part like your torque tube. The reason why, I've read, is that as the weld cools it needs the space to move, and a tight fit may cause a crack in the area.

 

nice little ride!

 

Which lights should I run, these..

Or these?

 

Or can anyone identify them?

 

The bottoms are BLC 682 J's and the top look like 30's Chevy. Both are nice pairs. Run the BLC's.

 

Thanks! Neither have any badging, the red an grey ones have Ford lenses. What year or car do you estimate the blc's?

 

The first headlights look like mid-30's Ford pickup - they will be the bulb and reflector style, not a sealed beam.

The 682-J's in the second picture were marketed by both Guide and BLC - usually they had a small name tag riveted to the top of the bucket, but not always. Do a search and you'll find endless information about them on both the HAMB and the net. They use a standard sealed beam. They were not stock to any cars, but rather sold aftermarket post '39 - many were used to replace the bulb and reflector style used prior to the first sealed beam headlights. The 682-c headlights (similar only with a marker light on top) were used on several makes of post 1939 trucks (White, Reo, etc.) and it may be that the 682-j's also came stock on some trucks as well.

 

Wow, I appreciate you sharing your wisdom!

 

Next time you are in the shop you should get some full body shots of the project how it sits. I'd love to see how the roadster stands currently

 

Yeah I'll be rolling it out pretty soon I'll get some pics for sure

 

Yeah..Lets see it from the front,back,side to side...


Oops,I just had a Dr Dre flashback

 

I'll pull it out this weekend if im around.

 

So they are stamped Guide.

 

Windshield on

 

looks great man. Been watching this from the start and I cant wait to see some driving down the road shots. Back to the truck not being a chick magnet. The one that the truck does attract will be one you will want to hold on to.

 

Looks good Justin...Can't wait to see this thing out and about

 

Cool looking garage!!!

 

Great job! I've enjoyed seeing it come together. I know its down the road but any thoughts on color?

 

Coming together good, you're making the old man sweat...yeah you Ed! hahaha

 

Hahah

 

Gloss black on gloss black on antique white firewall.

 

looks awesome Justin, can't wait to see it outside.

 

I missed a few posts this thing is coming along great!

 

progress?

 

Thanks!

 

Ummmmmmm not quite. haven't really done anything since the last posts.. ya just get too busy sometimes.

 

I understand.... here I am cruising the hamb when I could in the shop! haha I'm gonna go work in the shop....

 

Cool !

 

Hey Justin, how was your art opening? Sorry I couldn't make it, me and the misses had a birthday dinner for her mom.

Oh and is your dad ready to let go of that roadster body yet? 'Cause I'm ready to take it!hahahahah

Looking forward to more progress on yours, some great work in that little car.

 

Hey man, Thanks..no show yet, but I just found out yesterday the reception will be Nov 3, at 6pm! at the Chop Salon in Berkeley, On MLK. be there, I'm trying to get a good turnout. This is a pretty good opportunity to get my name out there.