Register now to get rid of these ads!

Projects Barrows Coupe aka “FIRST BORN” 1930 Model A (1970’s build )

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Mikel50, Oct 15, 2018.

  1. NashRodMan
    Joined: Jul 8, 2004
    Posts: 1,989

    NashRodMan
    Member

    Don't know how I missed this thread!! That car rules, Mike!!!

    Pretty soon Alli is gonna want her own old car. ;):D
     
  2. Mikel50
    Joined: Mar 30, 2015
    Posts: 1,113

    Mikel50

    Ya you’re late for that party too haha. I’ve created a speed loving AV8 monster !
    God help me [emoji1374]



    Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
     
  3. catdad49
    Joined: Sep 25, 2005
    Posts: 6,648

    catdad49
    Member

    You are a Lucky Man, Enjoy! What A Bad A, Carp.
     
    loudbang and Mikel50 like this.
  4. Mikel50
    Joined: Mar 30, 2015
    Posts: 1,113

    Mikel50

    Thank you very much.
    I’m certainly planning on enjoying it for a long time to come.


    Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
     
  5. gonzo
    Joined: Dec 24, 2003
    Posts: 1,880

    gonzo
    Member

    Such a cool old hot rod.
     
  6. greaser
    Joined: Apr 30, 2006
    Posts: 866

    greaser
    Member

    I'm late to the party too. Great find Mike! Really like the low stance on this little gem. Can't wait to check it out.
     
    Mikel50 and loudbang like this.
  7. Ritzy1
    Joined: Jun 10, 2010
    Posts: 273

    Ritzy1
    Member

    Very nice. Look forward to seeing it.
     
    Mikel50 and loudbang like this.
  8. flatheadtommy
    Joined: Oct 21, 2013
    Posts: 1,012

    flatheadtommy
    Member

    Great story !! And the best of luck with that wicked cool car !!
     
    mike bowling, loudbang and Mikel50 like this.
  9. Mikel50
    Joined: Mar 30, 2015
    Posts: 1,113

    Mikel50

    Thank you Sir. I really appreciate it.


    Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
     
    loudbang likes this.
  10. Cliff Ramsdell
    Joined: Dec 27, 2004
    Posts: 1,369

    Cliff Ramsdell
    Member

    Holy moly Mike, I missed this too. That’s a really cool car and it’s nice to see it loved like it is. That’s a really killer score.

    How’s the Tudor coming along? On hold enjoying the new ride?

    Well I’m not that far and my Tudor is on the road now so maybe next year we can hook up at say the mill town show.

    Cliff Ramsdell
     
    wheeldog57, Mikel50 and loudbang like this.
  11. Mikel50
    Joined: Mar 30, 2015
    Posts: 1,113

    Mikel50

    Love to make the rounds and meet up with you and other North East Hambers.

    The Tudor is patiently waiting its turn.
    Planning on getting some new shelving built in the storage container this weekend and get the coupe in there pretty soon so I can get to work on the sedan.
    Not much room in the shop with two cars.




    Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
     
    loudbang likes this.
  12. general gow
    Joined: Feb 5, 2003
    Posts: 6,442

    general gow
    MODERATOR
    Staff Member

    I'm going to have a midwinter party and try to get people to come from all over NE. not sure how to entice them. Maybe seeing your car would be enough.
     
  13. Mikel50
    Joined: Mar 30, 2015
    Posts: 1,113

    Mikel50

    Party at General Gows “Free Food, Booze, Spare beds, Live music and Dancing Girls ! “
    To name a few things. Haha

    Mike might bring his car too ...


    Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
     
  14. guitarguy
    Joined: May 26, 2008
    Posts: 650

    guitarguy
    Member

    I might be into that, especially If Mikes car is there. I already talked to him, but found out you gentleman are out on the coast where I don't get to much.
     
    loudbang likes this.
  15. I love your drive to get this hot rod and then to get it on the road...….Just goes to show young guns it can be done if you want it bad enough...
     
    Mikel50 likes this.
  16. gonzo
    Joined: Dec 24, 2003
    Posts: 1,880

    gonzo
    Member

    @general gow a winter party sounds like an excellent plan. Let me know how I can help.
     
    loudbang and Mikel50 like this.
  17. Cliff Ramsdell
    Joined: Dec 27, 2004
    Posts: 1,369

    Cliff Ramsdell
    Member

    I like the idea too. If it’s a decent day, ie no show and dry roads I would drive my hot rod.

    It’s about 100 miles from my place to the south shore area.

    Cliff Ramsdell
     
    loudbang and Mikel50 like this.
  18. Those proportions on your car are perfect!!! Those marker light tail lights came on '71-'72 Chevy pick-ups but are back fitted a lot like on my off topic '68 pick-up which came with solid side markers - you should charge 'seating admission' for your car @ the shows!
     

    Attached Files:

    Mikel50 and loudbang like this.
  19. Great story, waaaay cool car, and, as others have said, I love your enthusiasm! Congrats and many miles of smiles to ya!
     
    Last edited: Nov 2, 2018
    loudbang likes this.
  20. mike bowling
    Joined: Jan 1, 2013
    Posts: 3,559

    mike bowling
    Member

    Come on Mark, how to entice gearheads to a party? Cold beer, Slim Jim’s and taco chips ( maybe some pickled pigs feet?)



    Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
  21. Badass car and great story. Thanks for sharing it with us, and congratulations. Sounds like you will be a good caretaker.


    Walt
    Outsiders CC
     
    loudbang and Mikel50 like this.
  22. Mikel50
    Joined: Mar 30, 2015
    Posts: 1,113

    Mikel50

    My apologies for taking so long to reply.
    I've been meaning to get in the storage container to take pics of the tires.

    As I had mentioned the tires are 9.00-15 Bias Ply
    They're Prowler Eliminator tires.
    The tires were designed for muscle cars in the 70's
    They're Redline tires.

    The "White walls" are actually Porta-Walls straight out of the JC Whitney catalog.
    IMG_3042.JPG IMG_3043.JPG IMG_3041.JPG IMG_3044.JPG IMG_3045.JPG
    Unfortunately they're pretty cracked. They would make someone a great display piece, that's about it.
    IMG_3046.JPG


    Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
  23. mike bowling
    Joined: Jan 1, 2013
    Posts: 3,559

    mike bowling
    Member

    I’d hang on to those if I were you- red line re cap slicks with porta walls are part of the provenance of this car, man. You just can’t buy that shit anymore, ya know? That’s like total 70’s dude!



    Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
    loudbang likes this.
  24. Stephen Barrett
    Joined: Sep 24, 2019
    Posts: 777

    Stephen Barrett
    Member

    TOTALLY SICK! Looks amazing. Plus a great story to go along with it.
     
    chryslerfan55 and Mikel50 like this.
  25. Mikel50
    Joined: Mar 30, 2015
    Posts: 1,113

    Mikel50

    Thank you. It’s been a while since I’ve been on here.
    I’ll post up updates in the next few weeks.
    The car has been completely rebuilt from the frame up


    Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
     
    chryslerfan55 and loudbang like this.
  26. Mikel50
    Joined: Mar 30, 2015
    Posts: 1,113

    Mikel50

    Mike the tires aren’t Recap slicks. They’re just old cracked bias ply tires. Good for mock-up or a roller.
    Can’t keep everything [emoji16]


    Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
     
    chryslerfan55 and loudbang like this.
  27. Stephen Barrett
    Joined: Sep 24, 2019
    Posts: 777

    Stephen Barrett
    Member

    Can't wait.
     
    chryslerfan55 and loudbang like this.
  28. Mikel50
    Joined: Mar 30, 2015
    Posts: 1,113

    Mikel50

    It has been over a year since I last posted on this thread ... I almost don't even know where to begin, over on my other thread (29 Tudor project in Mass) I had mentioned on the first day of spring 2019 I had put the sedan on the back burner to "fix" a few things on the coupe.
    It immediately spiraled out of control !

    I took it out for a drive the first day of spring and noticed I had a broken motor mount bolt on the drivers side mount and an exhaust leak from the collector.

    So after an initial check on how it would have to come apart to be fixed, I had to do quite a bit of work.

    So...I dove right in.
    [​IMG][​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    Interior came out
    [​IMG]
    Fuel tank out, exposes all of the mechanicals in the rear of the car.
    Brakes, aux radiator and the corvette rear.
    [​IMG]
    Bits and pieces
    [​IMG]
    The following day, the body was hanging from the rafters [emoji16]
    [​IMG]
    The beginning of a long unexpected journey ...
    ][​IMG]



    Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
    Last edited: Nov 14, 2019
  29. Mikel50
    Joined: Mar 30, 2015
    Posts: 1,113

    Mikel50

    chryslerfan55, Stogy and gonzo like this.
  30. guitarguy
    Joined: May 26, 2008
    Posts: 650

    guitarguy
    Member

    WOW. Wasn't expecting it to all come apart, but I like your work. I really got to make it a point to see this car in person sometime. I'll have to go hit a show or something more in your area.
     

Share This Page

Register now to get rid of these ads!

Archive

Copyright © 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. Terms of Service. Privacy Policy.

Atomic Industry
Forum software by XenForo™ ©2010-2014 XenForo Ltd.