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Projects 1930 Coupster becomes a Roadster

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by underwk@hotmail.com, May 10, 2016.

  1. I'm turning my 1930 Coupster into a Roadster.
    I found a nice clean Roadster body and decided to replace my Coupster body. Took a trip up to Grass Valley with my Friend Klas to collect it.
    Work has started on the body swap. Decided to stiffen the frame while the body is off and do some upgrades to the motor. Putting on a triple carb setup and a mild cam to give it a better sound.
    Hopefully it will turn out good.
     

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  2. dutchrod
    Joined: Feb 5, 2009
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    Why not build a second car ? seems you have the extra body and frame, maybe a banger engine en your on your way.
     
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  3. F&J
    Joined: Apr 5, 2007
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    It's well known how many A's were built, but I still can't believe these decent survivor A's are still being found. What I mean is, that back in the 60s- 70s, "everyone" was restoring A's and rooting around in every shed and barn back then.
     
  4. Sold the other parts to a good friend who is going to build it.
     
  5. Yes getting harder to find but they do still show up.
     
  6. Yes, people where restoring them and hot rodding them back then, but the was 50 years ago! Times fly's..... time to find one in the barn and do it again.
    underwk, looks like a good solid body. Have fun.
     
  7. More progress on the Roadster. Frame boxed and the new body going on. Adding a new cam and triple carbs for the motor.
    IMG_6270.JPG IMG_6245.JPG IMG_6225.JPG IMG_6081.JPG IMG_6080.JPG IMG_6063.JPG frame.jpg
     
  8. I really like the way your coupster came out. It is one of the few coupsters I can say that about. What is your reason for wanting to change?

    Charlie Stephens
     
  9. I just came across a really nice roadster body so decided to go that direction. A friend took the coupster body and is using that to build himself a coupster.
     
  10. SR100
    Joined: Nov 26, 2013
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    Nice Dino too. I'll envy you quietly...
     
  11. mike bowling
    Joined: Jan 1, 2013
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    That body is incredible! ( the roadster's)- nice find.
    You freakin' guys out West have it made when it comes to sheet metal (and whole cars.)
    Here in the Nawtheast, we have to build 'em out of scraps!

    Enjoy!
     
  12. Thanks. Its really clean with no patch panels required. That's the original Ford black paint!
     
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  13. Getting Closer! IMG_6317.JPG
     
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  14. brady1929
    Joined: Sep 30, 2006
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  15. The37Kid
    Joined: Apr 30, 2004
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    What a great Roadster body, nice upgrade. Bob
     
  16. Jibs
    Joined: May 19, 2006
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    Love it, especially the well used exterior and the like new interior, well done.
     
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  17. ClarkH
    Joined: Jul 21, 2010
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    Nice! A complete transformation in just 8 posts! You work fast. And Original paint? Wow.
     
  18. Thanks. Yes its the original paint and the body has no repair panels
     
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  19. Well I liked your Coupester, but the new body is bitchin.
    The car looks completely different now, those few changes rock!
     
  20. If we could just get Kevin to sand blast that frame we could get cracking on that leftover coupester project! I'll start a build thread for it, gonna be Nailhead powered!
     
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  21. Thanks. I'm really happy with it. Plus my buddy is making a really cool Coupester with the old body.
     
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  22. So its done and driving. Just got to get out and enjoy it! IMG_7259.JPG IMG_7248.JPG IMG_7250.JPG IMG_7251.JPG IMG_7241.JPG IMG_7239.JPG
     
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  23. rolltideglin
    Joined: Oct 6, 2014
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    What did the seat come from,who did interior.....Great roadster..
     
  24. Its a glide seat and it was done by Abel Interiors in Vallejo CA
     
  25. slinginrods
    Joined: Oct 6, 2008
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    from florida

  26. mike bowling
    Joined: Jan 1, 2013
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    Right on, Brother!!
     

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