Projects 28 model A Coupe build--first time

Getting close to taking it for the first ride. Beautiful workmanship. Frank

 

Just read all through this thread after discovering it earlier today. All I can say is,.....absolutely phenomenal.

 

Yes I am so happy to have the bodywork over

Thank you

Can't wait to run it.

Thank you.

 

Congratulation on getting it painted. I did paint & body for close to 50+ years and the hardest thing for me to do is get mine painted, lots of procrastination not much done. Got body work done in final primer just cant seem to get the trigger pulled.

 

It come and goes. Sometimes you just have to leave it alone for a while. Others are an inspiration, Ifind.
It sure doesn't get any easier with age.

 

Very nice!

 

Don't they deliver speedway catalogs up there? Just kidding, this car is amazing. Who makes a heater out of a pot??? Unreal.

 

Paint looks amazing! Love that Washington blue.

 

Where do I start ? It has been a long haul working all the bugs out of this car.

The first drive with this coupe, my first thought was "what a wreck". Slowly over time it has become enjoyable to drive. Did a lot of tuning on the suspension and it rides better than I thought it would for a short wheelbase. First gear was useless (too low) I swapped the pumpkin, a 3.89 for a 3.56 that I rebuilt and that is a lot better.
The drivetrain angles were out so I adjusted until they are within specs.

The transmission was horribly loud, so I bought another from a wrecker and installed it. It was not much better, So after waiting about 5 weeks for parts I rebuilt the first one I removed. Gears looked great

Replaced all the bearings and syncros and seals. Much better. From what I have read these nv3500s are a bit loud. The countershaft bearings are the barrel type
They cannot be shimmed. Because the gears are beveled the shaft bangs back and forth when you let off or accelerate

I had to install fenders, although I do not care for the look of them

The car runs rich. Exhaust pipes are black. I'll have to try dropping down a few jet sizes. Once it is parked for the winter in a short while, I will have time. Repaint the trunk lid and paint the fenders. Then I have all winter to sew up and install the upholstery
The car is definitely a lot more fun to drive.

 

Your car looks great.

 

Thanks so much Looking forward to seeing yours done.

 

https://lucasoil.com/products/gear-oil/synthetic-gear-oil/lucas-sae-75w-140-synthetic-gear-oil .what about a heavy duty oil in the noisy trans?.

 

They recommend a light syncromesh the weight of 5w30. I think because of all the needle bearings, the oil would not flow well if it was heavier.

 

Its been a while. You get older, things take longer. I am finally done with the upholstery. The sewing is the easier part. Making panels and figuring out how to mount them is the harder part. It's been fun. I bought an old Juki and installed a DC variable speed motor. That way I have greater control. As slow as you want to go. Here are a bunch of pictures if interested.

 

Excellent, you are an Artiste!

 

Great job.

 

Really nice!

 

That looks great! Love it

 

Looks great!

 

Inspirational, as always.

 

very nice dont spare the insulation.whats the roof interior light c.

 

Wow! Love the upholstery! Nicely done!

 

nunattax, The interior light is from a 49 Plymouth. Thank you all for the compliments. Now I get to try and wear this car out.

 

Ya bugger - ya ought to be smiling from ear to ear - ya done a really great job
Go burn some rubber

 

Inspiring build! Thank you for sharing it with us!

 

Looks Great!!!

 

Again, it’s been said, but....WOW!
I just spent a few hours pouring over you’re build and loved every minute of it.
You have done a great job documenting it and I gleaned some great ideas.
Thanks for putting this out there for our reading pleasure.

 

What is the seat from? It looks to be a good fit in the A. Any mods to it other than the tracks and filling the foam?

 

alchemy, A dodge van center seat. They are commonly used, 42" wide. A nice fit.
The lever for flipping the seat ahead is on the passenger side. I removed it and made two side plates
with slots for flipping it ahead. Hope this picture helps.