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I also have to repair/make a patch panel for the inner structure at the top door jamb/window header area. Remember, this is a 31 Slant Window so...
Hello all, I've been away for too long so time for an update. I have been very busy with life stuff, but also with shop projects - just not much...
Nothing. If that's what you prefer, then by all means do it. This is just the way I like to do it. It's simple, easy and not too expensive. I...
Of course. But quickly for now, the positive side goes to the sacrificial electrode grid (fancy name for rebar or steel pieces wired together)...
Time for a small update... Not much work done on the model A lately, been busy with other projects and IRL stuff. BUT I have been running quarter...
Time for a quick update. The body is now disassembled into subsections. I was trying to decide how to handle the quarter panels and decided to...
OK, more body teardown. Got the rear panel out. The bottom is toast but won't be difficult to repair. The area of concern is the raised bead...
Thanks for the info guys. Yea mine are flat, but wore out. Especially the driver side front which was booger welded and hacked up badly. I...
Not much progress on the Model A over the weekend, had to work on other projects. I did the get front "H" frame removed. I also started removing...
Regarding Ford Barn. There's a user over there with a 32 header panel I might be interested in, if it's not already sold. Since my registering...
Thanks for the info guys. Yea I'm aware of the differences but I forgot about the kick up at the firewall. So for now my repair of the cowl feet...
hmm, didn't expect that answer. I thought sure I'd catch hell from traditional guys for cutting up a good tank. Thanks for the info!
Bob, thanks. I've got the Wescott frame drawings, I'll take a look at them as well as search for the posts you mentioned. My plan was to...
small update. I have one of the front subrail extensions rust removal process completed using electrolysis and a quick sandblasting. I have...
Thanks for the answers. As far as the cowl patch not having the curve, I have a shrinker stretcher so I can add the curve if needed. I'm more...
Wow, you guys are teaching me a lot about model As, which is why I joined! So glad you folks didn't shun my build.... Couple questions. How are...
Nick, thanks. We'll see where this journey takes us. Bob, wow that's some build you have going there, I'm going though you're steelback thread...
As promised a small build update. I have broken down nearly all of the front body. The cowl sides and all but one last piece of the front "feet"...
Highlights of the build plan -First off, not a rat rod, so get that out of the way! -Keeping the stock all steel sedan w/fenders and hood. I...
OK guys, I will omit the modern stuff. Most, no - all of what I'm doing right now is body stuff. The drivetrain and such won't be for a while...
Nick, I did read the rules (I thought) and I thought that what you described was only for the traditional hot rod section of the board. So, if...
Hello All, I'm posting my build of a 31 Model A Fordor Sedan. I bought the car almost 2 years ago from a member here of the HAMB. I've been...
Hello All! I've been building cars off and on now for almost 40 years. I've browsed The Hamb many times looking for info and such. I've wanted...
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