Projects 28 model A Coupe build--first time

Thanks for the reply. I'm subscribed and along for the ride.

 

You are to be commended. I like the I'm going to do this attitude. That is what hot rodding is all about. I've always believed in the if it wasn't created by God, I'm going to try to fix it or make it.

 

You could try to simulate this happening....Would the suspension still work with heim joints instead of the urethane bushed ends of the upper control arms?
Love your project and you are a talented guy. Any chance your past life was as a tool maker?

 

Not sure if heim ends would work. I might need a panhard bar the way it is. First saw Malcolm's build here on the hamb and thought 1/4 elliptical springs were the way to go. He mentioned in his build how the suspension worked great, so I thought I would try it.

 

Testing

 

I finally got to posting a few things that were done in
August.
Put the body in molasass for about 3 weeks and was really impressed. I can't think of an easier
way to remove rust.

It took all the rust off, even the paint. Pressure washer took everything off. Metal prep removed all the flash rust leaving a nice grey surface. Then finished with epoxy.
Also finished the exhaust. Some tight fits. Not too much for starter and oil filter clearance, so I plan on using exhaust wrap down to the mufflers.


Have never used it before. Not sure how much it cuts the heat down. Guess I'll find out.
That's it for now. Since August, been busy adding on a small addition to the house and redoing the kitchen, dining and living room. Just finishing up. I can not wait to get back on the coupe, after I dig it out.

 

WOW! Impressive keep it going.

 

what % is the molassas bath?

 

It is about 9:1 I bought 4 , 5 gallon pails of molassas and the rest was water. The tank held around 190 gallons.
Reyn

 

thanks

 

Nice work. What make and year are the exhaust hangers.

 

Great build, just subscribed. Keep it up.

 

They were laying around the shop for a few years. I don't know, but have seen them in a few auto stores.
Canadian tire up here in Canada. Should not be too hard to find.

 

Love your work!

 

Thks.

 

Looking good!

 

Finally getting back to the coupe. Made some pads for the clutch and brake Finishing the firewall Trying to get the subframe going. There are many ways to do it. I'm fumbling through it as best as I can It's just a series of problems that need to be solved.

Started on some sheet metal in order to get the cowl mounted. Then the front mount of the subframe could be finished off. The welds need some work yet. With the front mounts done, the cowl is solid. Now to start working my way back. Getting the body put together in one piece is my worst fear. It will be a challenge.

 

I've been by Humboldt a few times on my way out west. If I had known things were this interesting I would have stopped. Nice work!

 

Hey reyn,you know any of the gaetz family from humboldt? Brians a good friend of mine. Or any lukans?

 

Stop in any time. I can use the input.

 

Bader2 I know of the gaetz. It is a familiar name here. I know Aaron Lukan. Good guy.

 

I have the doors on. The drivers is ok. The passengers door has been sprung at one time. It is within 6" of closing at the back.
I have some beat up extra doors with the drivers door hinges good. They look like they could be switched side to side. Any ideas as the best way to fix this. Can they be heated and brought back into alignment? This must be a common problem. I'm sure someone has a solution.

 

I just stumbled onto this thread. Dang, I need to go take a nap after seeing all the work you've done! You've probably already got feedback, but yes the exhaust wrap works great. Use constant tension clamps instead of the funky little bands it comes with. Keep on building !

 

Skin looks ok,looks like its sprung in the hinge area,fairly easy fix with heat in the right places. Id bet if you put the two doors side by side,the differences would jump out atcha.

 

Thanks for the hint

I don't think it would take much either. I'm not in a hurry to screw up. Have to try setting them side by side.
Thanks

 

Well, it has been too long since the last post. Time keeps flying by. It sure does feel better to get back into the shop. I left the body for a while and got the engine ready to go. Painted it up. Rebuilt the three 2g's and ran the fuel lines. Then machined some brass for the home made linkage. Just need to finish valve covers and buy a set of plug wires.
This month I got back at the body. Made a buck and hammered out some wheel wells and tacked them in.
Cut out the bottom 4" on the rear quarters, made some patches and tacked them in

 

Glad to see you back at it! Looking good!

 

Continuing on. Made a bottom rear piece from 2x2 tubing
With a little slicing and dicing and I'm happy with the fit.
Made a piece for the english wheel to bend tubing for the trunk.
It takes a lot of pressure and the frame really springs. A come-a-long fixed that.
The tubing deforms when it is bent a lot, so I had to put in some relief cuts to finish it off.
I an building the trunk lid the same way "3034" on the hamb did his. Thought it was a great idea, so I am copying his idea

 

The panel below the trunk was rusty and needed some work so I made a new one.

I am pleased with the results, although having more tools sure helps. Stretcher-shrinker is amazing for such a simple tool.
Just getting into the bead roller. Made some tipping dies. Life just gets easier.

Even threw an old angle grinder head in to get the speed down where I wanted it.

 

Very clever