Projects 1931 Model A Coupe Y-Block Build (Father&Son)

Thank you! The we wanted the wheels to fit close to the body. Track width is 51 inches! Thanks for always checking it out!

 

Glad you like, thanks a lot!!

 

Back on the frame! Sweet! Seeing this just made my night.
Coming together nicely.

 

I think I recognize the phaeton in some of your photos. I run a 170mph Datsun 240z at the Ohio Mile (ECTA) in my other life. That phaeton in sweet.

 

Is it blue ? I think I remember it... I really like those cars, and I even posted a picture of it ( I think) on Instagram. If you look really close, you can see the ECTA sticker on the windshield.

 

great thread, great fabrication and craftsmanship.
Quick question, with regards to the tires, did you sand down the branding on the sidewall, looks less pronounced than my memory recalls (or most likely just me).
Won't be long, keep at it.
Cheers,
Drewfus

 

Haha glad to hear that! It sure as hell made mine. Thanks!

 

Pretty we've seen that! Yeah we have a good time with that car

 

Thank you sir! I actually haven't but I do plan on doing so! I think it's just the pictures is all. Getting closer!

 

Just found your thread... Now I have something good to read through today!



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It's been an enjoying build to follow. I be very happy to have one done to this point. Roger

 

Haven't seen all the progress you've made till now-- EXCELLANT!!
And I love that you painted the firewall WHITE ( my personal favorite)
Looks good in just the primer.
Nice job.

 

Yep, I'm the little blue 240z that goes 174mph, hoping to go 200mph if we can find another venue. I'm really gonna miss Wilmington-I love that town and what a great racing facility!

 

That's the one. great car! I'm really going to miss the Wilmington venue. I hope it stays in Ohio. They should be announcing the new location soon. Last I read, the two most promising possibilities were an undisclosed location in Ohio, and someplace way up in northern Michigan that I can't remember the name of.

 

Haha thanks roger!!

 

Me too! White firewalls are awesome, I almost didn't do it but I sure am glad I did! Thanks mike!!

 

Thought I'd share a before and after.
First photo taken December 2nd, 2014. This was taken right after we put the body on the chassis when we got it rolling for the first time.


Second photo is now.


Man that was a lot of work! Still more to do! Getting very close

 

Before and after of the chassis.

First photo taken November 13th, 2014. Just 3 months into the build at this point. This photo was taken right when we made the chassis a roller.



Second photo taken August 15th, 2016.

 

Dash came out perfect! It's time to start wiring!!





These Holman Moody gauges are beautiful

 

Beautiful job!
(Do I see another coupe in your future???)

 

Thanks mike! Haha no I wish. That was a car my dad was building for a customer at the time

 

Started wiring the coupe last week, all the wires are routed and everything is just about hooked up. Waiting on some plugs and battery transfer studs then we should be able to fire it up!

 

Sure makes it easier to wire up the dash with it laying on a bench!

 

I really enjoyed meeting you and your dad. To everyone following this thread ...... the car looks even better in person, the detail and craftsmanship are first rate!!! Wish I would have taken more pictures.

 

whats your wheelbase sitting at? looks awesome! im running with 104" and a 292 y block, but its at the engine builders at the moment, scared ive made it too short! haha have to sink the firewall like yours but maybe a bit further

 

Yes it sure does!! I'm using water proof plugs on the dash wires so I can just unplug the dash from the car later on if I ever need to pull it out for some reason.

 

Thank you!! It was a pleasure meeting you as well. Thank you for the kind words. Hope to see you guys again soon!

 

Wheel base is stock model a wheel base so it's 103.5 inches! Yeah you'll have to turn the firewall around and cut into it a little bit to allow room for the bell housing!

 

Not typically a fan of the primer look, but man that looks good!

 

so its stock wheel base.. does that mean you set your spring cross member back a little bit from the stock position to allow for the spring behind setup?