Hot Rods A hot rod is born. 1929 AV8 roadster

Not gonna do a in depth thread as i cant keep up with what i have alteady...but figured ya'll would want to see this.

1929 roadster body. Stockish Model A frame. Original 32 k member. 33-34 front axle with 32 wishbone. 36LB engine and trans. Getting 32-34 mechanical brakes.

Just your basic prewar era built AV8 hot rod.

 

If you want more indepth details here is the first video.

 

All these years on the HAMB and watching youtube and I never knew you were Seattle Speed Shop. I must be very slow.

 

Rad project

 

Just a kid playing with cars!

 

Thanks dude!

 

Alright @Hitchhiker
I love it!

 

Btw...
I know about "being injured and not moving around."
Glad you're feeling better.
Take good care of yourself.
You're the only one of you we have.
LOL

 

There is nothing more thrilling, than when a boy gets a new toy box, and the ability to create and fix toys for others that can appreciate what the new toy box offers!

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And what a toy box it will be!

 

Its driving me crazy not using it. I keep getting scolded, but in the next sentence praised for my mobility with the hand. So...I don't know...mixed signals.

It's probably good there is only one of me. Two of me would really ruffle some feathers around here. Lol

 

Thanks guys. It's motivating to hear others think it's cool too.

If you're reading this and wondering what the secret is....


This is the "new" toy box.

 

That's your new building?
Excellent!

 

Yep. Just got the keys on the 1st!

 

well,then you were no april fool!

 

Matt, did Paul retire or move his business?

 

He's been in another shop down the road for 3+ years? He's looking to start the retirement process... He sold the house last year. I'm working on downsizing his collection and helping him get some of his stuff on the road. Lots to do!

 

I prefer to be a year round fool

 

It sure has some nice toys in it lol. Congrats on the building! Looks like a bit of work so you can get in there.


@Hitchhiker you probably already know those early Broncos are worth real money these days. I have a FB friend who might be interested in them if that helps.

 

Looking forward to more shots of the building inside and out.

 

What @Rickybop said. I love old shops as much as old cars.

 

I didn't want to cross post too much. But I know this building is of interest to hamb members interested in hot rods and such.... Here is my garage journal thread.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum...storing-a-100-year-auto-shop-building.545139/

 

Perfect, thank you @Hitchhiker

 

Congrats on the new historic building! From street view looks like it has a fairly recent single ply roof. Bad roofs are what usually kills old buildings.