New Used Model A

Hello all,
I'm not new to refurbishing pre-1949 vehicles, but am new to Model A's.
I just purchased a model A rolling frame with complete drive train (4 cylinder) and original radiator.
Planning on doing her up as a salt flat racer.
Any suggestions on tweaking the original power and cooling
while keeping the original look?
Any help is appreciated

Go Devil

 

Hi! I'm fairly new as well. Sounds like a good plan for your A! Good luck.
-Crew

 

Hi Go Devil

Lots of info here..., But May I suggest you do a proper intro before somebody busts your chops...!

Include your Name, Age, Cars, where you are located and pictures of your projects..., etc...!

Good Luck

Mark

 

Hi. Better tell us a little more about yourself since it's like your entering someone else's garage. Guys and gals around here like to know a little about who they are talking to before they start answering questions and such. Give us a little more of an introduction.

 

Sorry about that,
My full name is Sharek A. Gadd
Age 33
Occupation, custom metal fabricator
I've been restoring 42'-49 Willys Jeeps and trucks for quite a while now.
My daughter has a great interest in rat rods, so for her 12th birthday I purchaced the above mentioned Model A.
The best part is, she is buying all of the service parts.
We live in Fishers, IN
The following link is to our web page.
http://home.earthlink.net/~gaddabout3/
Check out the link to CJ2A10223
Nice to meet you all,
I should have a few pictures to post this week end.
Sharek
Go Devils
Fishers, IN

 

Welcome Sharek. Glad your encouraging your daughter's interest in traditional rods. You might want to check out these guys if you want to hop up that 4 banger www.secretsofspeed.com

 

Welcome to the HAMB.
Those A engines can be made to fly, lots of go-fast stuff available, did you know they are 200 c.i.?
stopping can be a problem tho with cable operated brakes, that's when you become a real hot rodder & fit later brakes etc. Let the fun begin

 

DUDE you bought your 12 yo daughter a Model A??? She has GOT to be a cool chick!! You are both welcome!

 

Welcome Sharek:
Check out the Secrets of Speed Society for go fast stuff.
I think the Northwest Vintage Speedster site has some too.

For metalshaping,if your not a member already,check out the links in my signiture.
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ahooga.com is the best place on the net for Model A information. go to the forum too

 

Thanks for the warm welcome, and the information.
I will try to get some photos posted this weekend.
Hope to get to know all of you a little better in the next few years.
Go Devil