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Yet another Model A Coupe Build Thread

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Tindall, Dec 13, 2007.

  1. Tindall
    Joined: Jun 7, 2007
    Posts: 399

    Tindall

    just started putting together my coupe about a month ago. This is my first attempt at putting a car together, ill be getting my license in a bout a year so i hope my coupe is done by then. My dad and I are going to do as much of it our self as we can.

    So far its a 30' 5 window 32' rails 63' 409 w/ 6x2's.
    here is what i started out with

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  2. synthsis
    Joined: Mar 29, 2006
    Posts: 1,899

    synthsis
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    you should leave the fenders and wheels just like that with a big *** motor. it'll look like your car melted under a giant magnifiying gl***. haha. can't wait for more progress.
     
  3. fiveofeen
    Joined: Mar 26, 2006
    Posts: 168

    fiveofeen
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    nice, keeping those fenders I hope!
     
  4. Tindall
    Joined: Jun 7, 2007
    Posts: 399

    Tindall

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    up front is a C.E 47in dropped and drilled axel with hairpins.

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  5. Tindall
    Joined: Jun 7, 2007
    Posts: 399

    Tindall

    sorry! no fenders on this one but the orig. ch***is motor trans and rear are for sale
     
  6. Dreddybear
    Joined: Mar 31, 2007
    Posts: 6,161

    Dreddybear
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    I think vintage speed has 409 six deuce intakes for $325. You may want to check it out. Lookin good so far!
     
  7. damnfingers
    Joined: Sep 22, 2006
    Posts: 1,287

    damnfingers
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    Looking good...but fendered would be nice. Hope to see more of this build soon...and you must have a great Dad!
     
  8. klhotrod
    Joined: Nov 4, 2007
    Posts: 9

    klhotrod
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    Woah a model airplane pilot too?? looks like a hangar 9 twist in the background.....it's been a hobby of mine for many years, just thought i'd ask!
     
  9. oldrodder43
    Joined: Oct 18, 2007
    Posts: 211

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    WOW, nice find ElGato! So nice your Dad is working with you on it. My Dad didn't do anything with me. But now my oldest Grandson is working with me on a couple of things. We manage to keep REALLLLLY busy! Great project. Good luck. oldrodder43
     
  10. Tindall
    Joined: Jun 7, 2007
    Posts: 399

    Tindall

    yea that is my other hobby, its a twist 40 and i am also building a gp skybolt biplane
     
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  11. Tindall
    Joined: Jun 7, 2007
    Posts: 399

    Tindall

    few more pics from the chop
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  12. ***Area-51***
    Joined: Mar 25, 2005
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    ***Area-51***
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    so this is what you get for first car, wow...ya think it will help ya pic up chicks or somethin?

    looks like your gonna have a nice ride...
     
  13. Harris
    Joined: Feb 15, 2007
    Posts: 863

    Harris
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    Looking real nice, keep the updates comming!
     
  14. pecker head
    Joined: Nov 8, 2006
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    pecker head
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    Cool , looks good !
     
  15. Terry
    Joined: Jul 3, 2002
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    Terry
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    Can't wait to see the next update!
     
  16. Tindall
    Joined: Jun 7, 2007
    Posts: 399

    Tindall

    worked on the coupe a little this week, once i got the original ch***is out from under it i brought the new rails in, [​IMG]
    i started lookin at the sub rail construction and have a few ideas, also i cut out the rear rumble pan and other floor boards.
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    to make sure that my rumble lid fits back in, i made up some 3/4 tubing braces to hold the quarters in place.
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  17. EdselRich
    Joined: Oct 12, 2007
    Posts: 287

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    yes i do love that ups man and damn that is a hell of a first car. got a real good pops there now don't go and piss him off to where he takes that thing away. i agree fenders would look nice on it.
     
  18. Tindall
    Joined: Jun 7, 2007
    Posts: 399

    Tindall

    havnt really got tom many more updates,but i took the gas tank out and realized that the top of it is actually the top of the cowl. I was hoping to cut in a cowl vent. Anyone got pics of what they did and what cowl vent to use?
     
  19. breeder
    Joined: Jul 13, 2005
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    breeder
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    lookin ***s bro! love da A"S!
     
  20. A 31 MO FO
    Joined: Nov 3, 2005
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    A 31 MO FO
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    from D/FW

    Sweet looking coupe, you will be on the road before you know it!
     
  21. TMoney
    Joined: Dec 27, 2006
    Posts: 804

    TMoney
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    I personally don't think that putting a cowl vent on an A would look right, especially the look you're gonna have. Of course, I am the guy building a '31 and using the stock gas tank. I love the look of everything stock up there.
     
  22. 31HotRodLincoln
    Joined: Mar 21, 2007
    Posts: 167

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    aw' hell I'm using the stock 31' tank location too. the gas tank cap needs to be there for a reason!
    Fenders are so cool...
     
  23. Dirty2
    Joined: Jun 13, 2004
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  24. Just Gary
    Joined: Oct 9, 2002
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    Here's how I did my '28 cowl/tank/dash:

    http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=222387

    Hope this helps.
     
  25. Nice car man, very BOSS. We call the ups the brown suited santa clause. HAHAHA
     
  26. ALindustrial
    Joined: Aug 7, 2007
    Posts: 852

    ALindustrial
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    one hell of a nice car, bondo or not...
     
  27. chevy67
    Joined: Jan 21, 2008
    Posts: 4

    chevy67
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    Heres an auction if your near Philly PA there may be what your looking for 409s in crates, 3 2s, 2 4s all kinds of intakes and engines. This was an Impala restorer and he had a ton of shtuff. here is the auctioneers site wit all the info and pics
    http://www.bssauction.com/main.html
     
  28. HOTRODSURFER
    Joined: Sep 11, 2006
    Posts: 5,875

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    from HATBORO,PA

    nice chop! looks good so far
     
  29. 41fastback
    Joined: Sep 25, 2005
    Posts: 361

    41fastback
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    What happens with the wood where you weld the posts back
    together? Do you cut it back to do the weld?
     
  30. norms30a
    Joined: Jul 17, 2008
    Posts: 597

    norms30a
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    I would like to see an update, haven't seen anything for a while.
     

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