Introducing my Fuel Coupe-styled Tudor

Top looks great!

 

Looks awesome! There are some great tips in there, thanks for sharing!

 

Very well done Gary, great job. Your hot rod is stunning.

 

Chatted with both Gary and Dean, @Dino 64 at the Hot Rod Annual last year at Lincoln Speedway. So proud of BOTH of these guys for home-building two fabulous Hot Rods. They prove that with dedication and perseverance, it doesn't always take a professional shop to turn out some truly incredible cars. Thumbs-up to both of you. Love both rides.

 

Wow, great job Gary! That looks fantastic!

 

Thanks, guys.

Now to replace the 97-year-old threads:

 

I Loved all the Orange, but that black top will make it a "Gotcha"!

 

That top turned out great, nice job

 

Thanks Don !! See you at Jalopyrama

 

Gary, you have put in the time on this car, and the results are just top notch. You're going to be inside the show this October, right?

 

Fantastic job on the roof and congratulations on having a cool wife.

-Abone.

 

Yes- looking forward to it!

Meanwhile, the new interior is pretty spartan.
I mostly followed @skipstich 's no-sew tech thread....
No-Sew door panel tech...

... and for storage, copied 50's sports car doors' (non-waterproof) cubby holes.


First, came butcher paper patterns.


Then 1/8" thick plastic-coated hardboard. I cut it a bit large and "snuck up" on the final size.





More shortly.

 

Looking good!

 

Auveco #808 trim clips attach the doors.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058W0FDC/?tag=atomicindus08-20


3M-90 spray adhesive (expen$ive but seems worth it) attaches 3/8" foam to the hardboard.

I slightly beveled the foam edges with a Dremel.


Then Hobby Lobby black marine vinyl is glued to the foam. Its texture matches the seats.

 

Each cubby hole is backed by a vinyl covered panel.


Quarter panels are attached with wood screws into the B-posts and small bracket holding the upper rear corner.


Simple kick panels attach with sheetmetal screws.

 

Done.
The foam is too thick to use the stock crank escutcheons.

 

Looks good!

any idea what you’ll
Use the little cubby’s for?

 

Not sure how I've missed this over the years! Great job. Love the look, but I'm a sucker for big n littlies, a good rake and low mounted big lights!!

Chris

 

Thanks! Don't know yet.
Since the car has no trunk or glove compartment, I wanted some inconspicuous storage space.

 

Great job Gary.

 

Hey, Gary ,I have hide spaces under my seats and in the doors. Good for keys, registration, insurance. and more.

 

Have been in and out of this thread sporadically over the years. Raining and cold here today....so put a pot of coffee on, started on page 1 and got after it. Incredible attention to detail and craftsmanship. One hell of an achievement Gary and just an incredible build.....a bitchn', badass, beautiful hotrod.

 

Yes thats bad part of Sedan ,
Maybe GloveBox like 32 or so.
Or double line your tunnel pass shifter
To flip up , or maybe box in floor like Original battery box just shorter,
I just stuck papers in seat ,
I was pulled over One time , was asked for papers , I told the Man I need to get out so I could show paper's , Was Question why, because paper in seat .
My A still had Flip up front buckets.
Also Mine I left rear seat in & used the storage there ,

 

Cardboard flooring templates.



1/4" thick rubber gym flooring; commonly used in weight rooms.
It's reasonably priced and is a great sound / heat insulator.



It's also dense. A box cutter & hole saw can cut it, whereas a gasket hole punch doesn't even leave a mark.


Two-sided tape holds it in place.


Like Trinidad carpet in late '50's & early '60's kustoms, the gray flecks "really tie the room together".

 

WOW! Great job, Gary. Innovative use of available material. Love it.

 

Where did you purchase that gym flooring?

 

Home Depot delivered it;
4'×10' for about $100. I only used about 7'.
https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Survi...wTZ7eisCygTExIE0SpOl4lPWVqP_3INwaAsqTEALw_wcB

 

Great job !

 

It's finished- and I'm both happy & relieved.



BTW, just before tackling the interior, I followed @Dino 64 and his coupe to the local Cars & Coffee.


A friend from my Tri-5 Chevy days was there and posted this short:
Model A Hemi at Katie’s Cars and Coffee! #hotrod #hemi #foryou





Model A Hemi at Katie’s Cars and Coffee! #hotrod #hemi #foryou

 

Outstanding!