Hello everyone! I went to ford barn for help, but they grilled me for the direction I wanted to go with my car haha but they directed me to this website. I bought a 1929 Ford Model A Tudor and I dont know what I got myself into. The direction I want to go with my build is a custom. Possibly channeled and definitely chopped later down the road. Im planning on throwing in a 305 with a 700r4transmission. I’d love to throw a flathead in there but thats just a bit out of my budget. I know I’d have to box in the frame also and I would need to throw a Ford 9inch rear end in it. I also just removed all the fenders on the car. With that said, I have an opportunity to buy a frame that is powder coated, boxed, includes a Ford 9in rear end, has 4 link in the rear end and is set up for disc brakes in the rear. He’s selling that frame for 1500. Is that a good deal? Or should I just stick to my rear end and find someone to do all that work for me? The chassis on the car is all original model A parts so Id have to box in my frame. The car has a 4 banger engine. I’ve never worked on cars in my life so im slowly learning. I know people say building a “ rat rod”and not having any mechanical/welding skills might be a mistake but I’m willing to learn. Does anyone have any advice or tips on where to start with my car?
52387AFB-B288-440F-84D7-0059559C2568 by Jonathan2014 posted Nov 2, 2018 at 12:48 PM C3F62F91-36D8-4A4C-8468-6C09BF035764 by Jonathan2014 posted Nov 2, 2018 at 12:48 PM 0DE151A0-BEE5-461A-B6B9-59937427B4F2 by Jonathan2014 posted Nov 2, 2018 at 12:48 PM
1C16B577-8DBF-42F1-95DF-1260665C0051 by Jonathan2014 posted Nov 2, 2018 at 12:51 PM That’s basically all I have so far
it sits nice right now , i'd leave it full fendered and shoot for that any pictures of this $1500 frame? it may be a POS or the deal
That is nice Please don’t build and don’t call what you own a rat rod, unless your putting barb wire, cob webs and other nonsense on it!! For 1500 bucks for the frame your way ahead of the game And you can sell your stock stuff back to the restorer crowd. Does the car run and drive? You can have a hoot with that little 4 banger !! Looks good just how it is
When I buy a project car (actually just to consider buying it) I assess how complete it is, what parts will be required, price of the parts, parts availability, time devoted to project, and my ambition. Once committed I break it down to the bare bones and go from there, unless of course it's already in pieces. Bag and tag parts removed. Do research, become knowledgeable/familiar with the car. Choose a direction you want to go with the car, and develop a game plan to get there. Try to devote at least an hour a day to the project, and eventually it will get done. Good luck.
Yes...why not go in stages? Nothing to lose. Get it running as is if possible. Plus you got your little helper right there! Sent from my SM-S320VL using Tapatalk
CE67BED3-45C3-4083-AAAC-AA73A2730070 by Jonathan2014 posted Nov 2, 2018 at 1:04 PM 0FE47160-8E29-4E75-94A3-B5D6E7DF2129 by Jonathan2014 posted Nov 2, 2018 at 1:04 PM 27C2CBF8-6F97-4874-8A69-04904C6DC854 by Jonathan2014 posted Nov 2, 2018 at 1:04 PM 4AB953A5-51C3-447E-8777-1D1017B2B621 by Jonathan2014 posted Nov 2, 2018 at 1:04 PM
This is my ultimate goal DCACA9B8-2774-4126-808E-D0B198E6F56B by Jonathan2014 posted Nov 2, 2018 at 1:04 PM
The car does run and drive. Only thing is that the engine stalls at random times. I know it’s leaking through the headboard gaskets and it’ll need to be resurfaced
Yeah I started with getting it running and driving, but I think that engine might need a lot more work then I thought which I would then prefer to buy a newer engine so I can drive it further. My little helper loves spending time in that car haha
Custom how? Do you have any pictures of what you have in mind? Once you have a direction then you'll figure out what the steps are to get the result you're looking for.
DCACA9B8-2774-4126-808E-D0B198E6F56B by Jonathan2014 posted Nov 2, 2018 at 1:04 PM Yeah I’m looking for something like this
If it's a driver, you can stop right there! Tops on my "All-Time Great Model A Sedans" list are:... Ed Roth's "Little Jewel", and Christman's sedan. Both are full-fendered.
It’s a 4 banger. I have it running and driving. Sometimes the engines just dies on me and won’t turn back on
If this were my first hot rod, I'd adopt the motto, "Keep it Simple." Main thing is to have fun and take your time. You can learn a lot about engines from that 4-banger. 40FordPU gives wise advice. By the way, good luck.
You've gotten lots of great advice from lots of different people. First step is get that motor running right. You'll learn a lot just doing that, it will save you money, nothing to lose, everything to gain. Then down the road sky's the limit. My wife was daddy's little helper, and has built quite a few motors herself...nothing wrong with that! Looks like a great car by your pictures. I just hope I run that well when I'm 90. Sent from my SM-S320VL using Tapatalk
The Jalopy Journal
