Projects **Malcolm Model A Roadster Build**

haha that 'you can do it' pic cracked me up. cars looking great man, hopefully we both survive our thrashing to actually enjoy KKOA haha

 

Man I love the tail light fab. Great work! Dang when do you sleep keep it up!

 

Lookin' good Nick, look forward to more progress shots. See you at Bonneville!

 

Thanks for the kind words, guys!

Hahaha!! Ernie needs to stop over sometime and do a little Hot Rod graffiti on my garage wall... NOT like the Halloween party

I can't wait -- see ya there!




I'm on a mission ----- Started re-assembling the last couple nights.

 

Chassis is looking real good, man! You gonna head to Des Moines for GG next weekend? I'm goin' Saturday only.

 

Dude, this car's going to haul ass, with that small block , and that rear end. Bet you can't wait to tear it up.

 

Rippy McRipper styles.

 

Looks great Nick! I have an extra Trac-Loc center I can give you if you like. I'll bring it to Bonneville and hand it to you. I hope you're gonna make it this year. 28 spline

 

Thanks, Todd! A group of us will be going to Des Moines on Friday afternoon and returning home on Sunday morning. Hopefully I'll finally meet you this year!

I'll be with a black '63-1/2 Galaxie and this Model A Coupe: --- The "A-HOLE"

Heck yeah, I can't wait!! I plan on building a 'hopped up' 302 this winter, but the stock one with the 5-speed and 4.11s should still be a blast to drive!

I really wish I knew what this meant (even searched Google), but I don't

That would be awesome, Tim --- thanks a ton for offering it up!! My axles are 28 spline.
Will be interesting to see what the car will do with a Trac-Loc and decent tires.

I'll be going to Bonneville no matter what. If for some remote reason the Roadster can't make the trip, I'll drive my late-model. Only 49 days to go!

 

No problem! I have a couple extra from all the ones I've put spools in. PM me when it gets closer just to remind me, I'm getting old and forgetful.

 

I like it!!!

 

I'll look ya up, Nick! I gotta check out the A- Coupe! I'm hoofin' it thru the fairgounds all day Saturday. You gonna try and make it to Salina this year?

 

Go Nick Go! Enjoying seeing this come together!

 

No wonder I like your car, I see you're a fellow duc owner!

 

Will do --- thanks again, Tim!

Going by the cars in your signature, I think we have very similar tastes

Cool! My goal is for Salina to be the first road trip in the roadster. You planning on that show, too?

What model Ducati do you have?!
It's one of the best bikes I've ever owned ('07 695 Monster) and I'm about ready to step up to a bigger (engine) one. Have only had Jap bikes before and the Yamaha RD350 was my favorite by far.

 

Got more done on the chassis and engine this weekend, but the big news is the seat is done!!

Thanks to my friend, Clint, for being willing to take on this project.

 

You're kickin' arse Nick! That seat looks great!

 

Where are the obligatory "vroom-vroom" pictures? Isn't that a requirement when you get the seat installed?

 

Looking great Nick cant wait to see it in the flesh.

 

The seat looks great Nick!!!! Yea, I'll be at Salina again this year. This time around, I'll have a booth set up selling hot rod art. I'm planning to set up next to Ben Mitchell. Look forward to seeing you there!

 

Seat looks great! Would like to know more on details, color, material...etc. Thanks! Looking forward to seeing your roadster driving!

 

Nick,
Making the trip to Des Moines also. Will be taking my roadster. Will try and look you up.

 

Soon enough!!

See you there, Todd!

It's a Chrysler minivan rear seat that I narrowed 5". The back folds down so I can store a few small things behind it.

Some foam was added (and shaved/contoured) to the corners on the bottom part of the seat to square them off slightly. This was my friends' idea the was sewing the cover up -- patterns were much easier for him to make this way. Foam was also added (and shaved/contoured) in the 'bolster' area for more lower leg support.

I installed the mounts low and tilted back slightly. There is no adjusment at this point, but the mounting holes can be slotted for slight adjustment.
Overall, wanted it to be as comfortable as possible for long trips.

The leather is a 55 s.f. hide I bought off Ebay for about $120. I don't know if there was an actual name for the color. Also don't know how it will wear or weather --- I guess we'll find out! Had just enough leather to do this seat. It's true tuck-n-roll, so there's a little more waste doing it this way.

 

Great! What does your Roadster look like?

 

Low buck tip: yard sale couches or furniture store rejects/pickups can be a great source for leather yardage.

 

Thanks for the info on the seat. It's nice to hear what all goes into a nice seat. Roadster's looking great!

 

I like the leather. Very sweet.

 

Thanks for all the posts - Great work and very educational. You're doing a job you'll be proud about for a loong time!

 

Roadster is looking real nice. Looking forward to finally seeing it at Bonneville. I will hit you up when I see you out there. Good luck on the thrash to get there.