Projects 60's Era Street/Strip Model A Coupe

Unreal Hot Rod!

I’ll be back....got to go push my junk off a cliff now.

 

That front 3/4 shot is on the money man! And the stuff we talked about last night is pretty obviously just the angle of the photo after seeing all these photos.

that car better have a hell of a bark with it looking like that!

 

Killer, killer, killer!

 

Model A Parking Brake Handle, Adapted to a Muncie 4-Speed:

There's not much stock Model A left in this car. The brake handle was something I wanted to retain.

Jim Stewart made the bracket and bellcrank assembly for me after I saw the one he made for his tall T. We modified it a bit to work in the coupe.

The tab was moved from the top to the bottom of the arm coming off the frame. The arm was heated and bent to fit. It now sits, centered, right above the tailshaft of the trans.





Here are some pics of the kit from post 137.

 

Clever, deceptively simple, and strong. Seems to be a theme developing...

 

Clever idea! I really like that. Might have to file that away for when I get back to work on the phaeton. Looks like a early Ford brake or clutch pedal was used and modified?

 

That's exactly what it is. Also, a new bronze bushing was inserted on the pivot end.

 

After you got it mocked up, how long did you sit in it and make engine noises and fondle the shifter. I would still be in it

 

Model A Handbrake on Muncie Transmission:

The linkage is done.

 

Pitman Arm Modified to Clear Hairpins and Converted to Ball End:

Here's the pic from the previous post. The idea was to use a 32-34 ball on a later pitman arm.



My pal, Brian, changed the bend and did the ball end. The ball was pressed in, checked, pulled out and modified, and then pressed back in and tigged.


He cleaned it up and there you have it. Below is a comparison to a stock arm.

 

Do you know what year that had the arm on it that you call stock? I have one from a ‘46 car and need it to bend in to clear the bones. I can bend it but if I can buy it like that then I would. Does that arm have 78-3590 on it?


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Looks like ‘37-‘41... it’s amazing what google can find! Thanks and you have a amazing ride!


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Ladder Bars:

I haven't really shown the ladder bars on their own. I've been waiting to post finished and adjusted pics but we've been doing other things. And, actually, tonight I was editing some photos came across the pics of the bars and I realized I'd forgotten to post them.

I think it was @mad mikey wanting to see them... so, sorry for the wait brother!

Here are some material specs:

Main tubes are 1" OD tap tube
webs are 3/4" OD tap tube

They're still needing to be trimmed and fitted with jam nuts.



If you look at bars from the 60s, they all have their differences. Ryan had these in mind, inspired by the model kits he made as a kid and the drag cars he drew while he was daydreaming. I had sent him a few pics of what I liked and I let him have fun.

After hearing him tell me the back story to the design going back to his youth, I liked them even more.



Ryan split some tube and grafted it into the back of the ladder bar brackets. Nothing goes untouched.



I love details like this.


A view from the top/back.



From down-low, looking in.



That front gusseted area is the way Ryan drew them as a kid.



I love seeing the bars from this view!

 

Good God. My new favorite current build. Ryan's eye for detail is amazing. An absolutely wicked looking mo-sheen!

 

No problem waiting Brent, this stuff takes time. They look great. Very 60's. Great job Ryan.

 

Awesome detail!

 

Cool new Avatar

 

Thanks so much, fellas.

 

Front Wheel & Tire Comparison:

The first time I saw the 16x4.50 Firestones, I was pretty surprised at their small size. Mounted up and certainly in the pics, they don't seem so small.



Here they are mounted on 16x4 steelies. I had them blasted when I did the frame and before we left, I sprayed them with epoxy primer. Last week, we dropped them off at an autobody shop for some gloss black.



When it comes to finishing the car, these wheels will get some pinstripes. I think another inch out of the front is needed.



Here's a comparison, side to side. The steelies land in the same place as the spindle mounts.



In this pic you can see the heavy axle isn't in place. That's because it's sent out to get some attention.

I'm looking forward, again, to seeing it back as a roller with the dropped 32 and steelies... and a few more items from the list.

 

Brent,

Just my opinion, but having the front of the car a little higher as it is in the last few photos looks killer.

 

I agree that higher stance is tits

 

Evil, Wicked, Mean & Nasty...that's the Ticket...Top Mark's from observer and Hotrod Fan Stogy...

 

It's hard for me to tell unless the body is on.

 

Higher, lower, its all good. Got to say, I do love those spindle mounts.

 

I dig your vision! Looks like it could have been a 60s AMT Model Kit!

 

spindle mounts get my vote....

 

Thanks, Trent! There's certainly a bit of that inspiration in this car.

It looks cool with spindle mounts, I'll give you that. Lots of folks believe spindle mounts should be on this car, too. I'm just not one of them, hahaha. Actually, there's a 5-spoke spindle mount mounted on the car, right now. This car will get brakes - with 100% certainty. Where I live - most drivers are inconsiderate and there's traffic. Those two reasons, alone, make me want brakes.

When it's done, I am going to drive it as much as possible. I want to be able to thrash on it and I like the security of brakes allowing me to get on it.

 

B
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Yea, that’s serious right there.

 

More Panhard Details:

The only task that was left to do on the panhard was gusseting the frame-side tabs (seen below). However, since it's another item scratched off the list (and it's pretty neat to look at), I figure we'll show some details.

This offset axle bracket, below, is pretty modified from what it started out as.


This is the kit we used as a donor.




Putting the bar ahead of the crossmember and above the 3rd allows for plenty of clearance and room for travel. Although it's not going to travel up and down all that much. There is enough space to keep it away from the floor, too.


... and the frame-side bracket reinforced with a gusset. We're just keeping the theme going on.