Features Model A roadster highboys on Model A frames

This is BY FAR one of the best threads on the board. I just filled a folder with images and can't believe how many great cars are archived here. Most of these cars are true testament to the "less is more philosophy" and proof again that it doesn't take much if you stick with Henry's parts and have an eye.

 

This thread has me rethinking a near future build, I love it.

 

my garage buddy HP's 1928 roadster with a blown flattie... and a cool aluminium hood


http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowtech/2827758710/


http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowtech/2826923197/

 

Every time I decide on spending the money for a chrome windshield someone comes along with a car that looks good with a standard windshield!! ARRGGHH!!!

 

Tim,
So what you are telling me is that my '53 F1 fronts and typical 9" rears with a '62 chevy truck twin m/c hanging in an Ansen pedal assembly will do fine if I drive it like we used to drive the old drum brake setups.
I still drive my disc brake cars that way.
People give me a hard time for my " grandma" driving, but I remember drums.
The way I see it, this setup was designed to stop a 3500# p/u, so it should work fine for an 1800# roadster with a 4 speed. Thanks, Mike

 

It's really hard to beat either painted stantions with a chrome frame or a painted frame with chrome stantions...

 

????? Chrome or painted frame and Stanctions ??????

Nice Either way - - - Chopped and leaned backwards is what's REALY important.

Bugs anoing?? Remove seat.

Paul

 

Lowtech,is the windshield on your hiboy stock? I mean is it the stock hight and leanback? I'd like to copy that leanback on my car, but chopped 2" Thanks, Mike

 

This "A" is really nice!

 

Paul, Buggs anoing remove seat HA HA HA HA that's the best saying I hear all year Thanks for the great laught!! HA HA HA

 

it's my buddy's hiboy, but as far as I know, the windshield (height and leanback) is stock.

 

How about this one I found in the classifieds....I love it!!!

Here's a link: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=337022
I know...I know.... it's not a roadster, but's it's still badass

 

Let's keep this campfire lit!

 

If anyone has any Phaeton pics to add it would be much appreciated.

 

Start a phaeton tread and we'll load on ya lots of pics. Give me a hint if you do so I don't miss it. Got some pics stashed away on the disc ready to share.

Makes it easier for guys searching later to find exactly what they'r looking for.

Paul

 

Mine is officially on it's way, so here you go

 

Subscribed. Awesome thread w/ tons of inspiration. When I finally get around to building something, I don't know what year or make it'll be but it won't have a roof and it'll be lower than Mr. Madoff.

 

my chick finally showed me how to post larger pics..

 

Those photos posted are from The Hot Irons website.... www.hotironclub.com

I'd know, I posted them there. I was given them from the son of the fellow who's dad was in our club in the 1930s and who's uncle started the club.

The first photo is one of the 29 roadster I'm actually re-creating. The second one is of the Festa-Brissaud roadster in 1939-40.

 

This thread makes me so happy I had my roadster out last night and can't wait to get home to go for a spin tonight again!

You boys sure know how to make a girl want to rip her fenders off!

 

lol

 

Btt, mines getting closer!

 

Yep and so is mine!

 

Damn Bob, that looks GREAT!

Nick.

 

bob that is amazing!

 

I also love this thread!
Say I have a Flathead newbe question. If you wanted to build a 31 roadster would you use a V8 Flatty or a Four banger?

Thanks
Please be gentle.

 

A banger! It takes a certain kind of person to drive a banger motor though, then again, a Flattie does as well

 

Lets keep this going!!!!

 

as of last sat afternoon.

 

Btt