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My first Ford model a pickup build

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by johnsont963, Apr 22, 2012.

  1. This is my first model a truck build thread . Done several cars and trucks in the past but this one seems to be the most fun ive had in a long time! Ill post pictures as it comes together so let me know what you think. Thanks for looking Terry
     

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  2. Rpmrex
    Joined: Nov 19, 2007
    Posts: 664

    Rpmrex
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    from Indiana

    I love the 30 Pickup's!

    What's your plans?



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  3. GaryB
    Joined: Dec 19, 2008
    Posts: 3,529

    GaryB
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    from Reno,nv

    got a good truck to start with,what are yor plans for the build?
     
  4. diss***embly and frame work.
     

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  5. Im going to update it a little.
     
  6. catching up to where im at on my project.
     

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  7. flatheadz-forever
    Joined: Jun 16, 2011
    Posts: 501

    flatheadz-forever
    Member
    from new jersey

    this is great Im in the middle of building my model a pickup 1930 full fendered with flathead 8 poewr oh yeah
     
  8. Perfect!
    Another build thread I have to watch.
    It looks fairly solid as it was.
    I love old trucks!
     
  9. More frame modification! Will post pics daily untill caught up with where im at with this build or until I get parts from howells sheetmetal in Texas LOL!
     

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  10. Black Primer
    Joined: Oct 1, 2007
    Posts: 965

    Black Primer
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    Looks like a real solid body to start with. Nice work!
     
  11. Working on front and rear suspension. Heidts superride front suspension, Dagels superX crossmember, and Chevy Extreme rear diff.
     

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  12. HOTRODPRIMER
    Joined: Jan 3, 2003
    Posts: 64,742

    HOTRODPRIMER
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    You had me hook,line and sinker until we got to the front suspension,I realize it's your truck but IMHO the independent front just don't look right under a open fender car or truck,,looks too street roddy. HRP
     
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  13. Its all good everyone has their own tastes and I can appreciate yours. thanks for looking Terry.
     
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  14. frame and rear end.
     

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  15. 30 Sedan
    Joined: Feb 14, 2005
    Posts: 26

    30 Sedan
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    Hope your not too tall, their very tight.
     
  16. Dave50
    Joined: Mar 7, 2010
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    Dave50
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    Coil overs???
     
  17. smarg
    Joined: Nov 18, 2008
    Posts: 1,068

    smarg
    Member

    Dude, it has fenders. No big deal.

    If its lowered abunch you will never notice.. Unless you're on the HAMB.
    Project is looking good!
     
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  18. DYNODANNY
    Joined: Aug 9, 2006
    Posts: 1,411

    DYNODANNY
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    Looks good, I know you gonna get some comments on the front end. Still looks *****en.
     
  19. Beau
    Joined: Jul 2, 2009
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    Beau
    Member

    Smells a bit street rod...but my nose can be wrong.

    Looks good.
     
  20. lango
    Joined: Aug 4, 2008
    Posts: 347

    lango
    Member
    from Georgia

    Those are cool trucks. Build it to suit who?
     
  21. work starts on the cab!
     

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  22. Cab work continues!!!
     

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  23. monster
    Joined: Feb 1, 2008
    Posts: 209

    monster
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    Lookin' good to me!
     
  24. Roger53
    Joined: Aug 8, 2010
    Posts: 383

    Roger53
    Member

    Very cool truck your doing a bang up job.:D Doesn't smell bad to me :eek:.
     
  25. Mule Farmer
    Joined: Jun 1, 2005
    Posts: 1,508

    Mule Farmer
    Member
    from Holland MI

    Looks good to me.
     
  26. Some more picks of my build!
     

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  27. Cab continued!
     

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  28. Wow, you're making really good progress on it!
     

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