Pre-War Model A Roadster- First Drive of the year

Guys,

I posted some tech on how to do a dropped axle with mechanical brakes about 2 weeks ago.

It seemed like since then it had been raining and cold constantly so I did not get a chance to get the car out and drive it.

Well the good Lord blessed us finally in Colorado with SUMMER TIME!!

So I finally got the roadster out for first drive of the year as a HOT ROD and some better pictures.

The last shots are it as a stocker when I bought it in Kansas and got the worn out Banger running for some fun in the snow.

Since the pictures I made a new wood floor and installed the new sterring wheel. I also spent several hours adjusting the mechanical brakes to get them stop decent.

Enjoy the pictures!

 

Looks great! I just saw the summer sun today for the first time also!

 

Man that's cool!

 

What did you do to get the rear end lowered, if you don't mind me asking?

 

Yes...definitely summer now! But this hasn't been that bad as far as previous winters go.
New floors in my Model A also...just in time for the Loveland Goodguys. Working on my steering wheel (Version 3.0) as we speak. Sounds like that is the theme in Colorado this year.

 

Very nice job.

I didn't know I liked mechanical brakes until now.

And, this proves that "they're still out there."

If you ever sell this one, I'm slapping leather. It's got the look--and, of course, it runs.

 

Nice Job!

 

That, sir is a HOT ROD!

 

My good friend who is dearly missed , Mikey ( R.I.P) taught me this ultra traditional trick.

'26-'27 Model T rear spring with a 1/4 spacer on axle shackle......$20 part and drops the rear about 3"

 

Thanks! I put an ad in the wanted section for one for mine now.

 

Beautiful roadster!!!

I too am on the lookout for a T spring for my late 40's inspired hop up. I found a perfect spring at a recent swap, but it was insanely priced...

Thanks for the pics!

 

Yep, did that in my old coupe and current A roadster. Slick trick!!

 

Very cool Model A. And I love the patina, I wouldn't change a thing !

 

I have a model T spring connection here in Colorado and they are cheap, so I may try to pick up a few extras.

BTW: Me and my old man took the roadster for a spin on the dirt roads Sunday, what a blast!!!

He loved it!

 

as said earlier, very nice

 

Great roadster! Thinking about retro-fitting mine to that stage. Thanks for the pics!

 

Stance! She's got it! Excellent work Sir.

 

That is one cool A Roadster wish it was mine!!


27

 

T spring trick works a treat, nice one!

 

Now this is one cool roadster!!! Love the changes!!!

 

One of the absolutely coolest, prettiest Model A's I've seen in a very long time. Hope my A-V8 roadster turns out half as nice!

 

Thanks Garry!!

 

That car is perfect except for not being in my driveway!

 

very cool............me likey

 

What a great car! Would love to see it at one of the shows.

 

Really cool roadster..did I see it at Bonneville? If not there is a clone.

 

Yep, it was at Bonneville.

It was an awesome experience using it as a push car for the Fred Lobello Belly tank-Lakester.

I will post some pictures of it once I get a minute.