G'day Guys, As per ***le I am another Aussie and my name is Rob. Came across this site while researching a model A project that a good friend and I want to embark on, essentially a nostalgic Model A 5 window coupe. We have been wanting to do something like this for awhile now but have only really become fueled when my mates Dad said he wanted to build a "rat rod" out of a Chevry 57 pickup (he has a 57 sedan also and is finishing his another 57 pickup for a work car), you should have heard his idea's. Anyway we want to kick his **** and show him what a real hotrod is. So far we have been doing alot of research and attending swap meets etc but are struggling to know where to begin searching for a car. If there are any members, especially in Australia that could give us any words of advice to get the build rolling it would be very much appreciated. Also if there are any members in Melbourne that wouldn't mind us stopping around to check out their car that would be tops too. Cheers, Rob
welcome aboard plenty of good advice can be found here, there were 2 A coupes at Bendigo Swap today and another at Croydon the other week. Keep looking and you'll find what ya need.
Hi Rob, Saw a real tidy complete and running unmolested all original black 30 coupe at the shepparton swap this year asking price was $18,000 they are out there.
Hi Melbournites firstly Rob the guy's who own the Fords that are pictured on my "Bellytank in Australia "thread live near me in the western suburbs , Craig who owns the '32 knows his stuff and has built plenty of cars..great guy , not a ****** and I'm sure he'd have some leads on what you're after .I'll have his number tomorrow arvo , e-mail me on fourdoor****box(at)hotmail.com and I'll hook you up. and Compact...I built a '63 a few years back for a mate , I love those things.... be good fellas. Dr Goggles
Ahh you guys were quick! 63Compact: Yeah I was down at the Bendigo swap meet today, I didnt know what to expect but that wasnt it lol. I saw a few tudors, one with ch***is, reasonable body + doors and fenders etc for $6000. That Monster Kid: Your in Preston not too far away from me I am in Greensborough. Not that I could afford it (21 and still at uni) but I would feel a little strange about taking an angle grinder to an $18000. Dr Googles: Nice build I read through your saga last night. I'm not after anything real soon unless its an absolute bargin, if there is such a thing these days. So far I have just been trying to get to know the scene. Cheers Guys, your making me feel most welcome. Rob
i feel for ya, im 26 and im looking at a few coin to finish off my sled im building. shame we werent born when they weer practically giving them away hey, something will pop up in your price range just keep an eye out. anyways glad to see another northern burbs guy on here and welcome to the hamb.
Very true, I'd be nice not to see a cowl for $3000, I don't know what people are thinking! Your sled, talking about your 53 chevy? Do you have a build thread somewhere?
shanks and rob, heres two pics in an old thread progress kinda slowed a bit cos my dad had a hip replacement, but ive told myself i dont wanna rush it. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=195772&page=2 ive recently picked up a 54 4 door as a donor car and a 50 something desoto (using the desoto grille and steering wheel) for 700 bones. so hopefully work will pick up on it again soon. sorry for hijacking your thread rob. ill shut up now. Rhys
There are a few of us here in Melbourne. Good luck with the project. Think we must be due a HAMB BBQ......
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