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A little progress. I got the flywheel, clutch and transmission installed on the engine and set them in the frame for a second time. I am sure...
I am using the AV8 kit from Millworks Hotrods. They have a bracket that allows you to use the stock Model A pedals that attaches to the...
It has been really slow going. Spent 3 weekends building a pergola in the back yard and that took all my project time. I did get the engine...
Thanks for catching that. I will double check.
That’s a nicely done build!
Slow progress... I got the frame primed and painted. Feels good to have it ready for assembly. [ATTACH] It doesn't look like much but I have...
It is for a speedster that I am imagining. It will have closed hood sides. The grill shell is a 28-29 A that will be narrowed to 16"s and...
I have a grille shell that is 21" tall and 16" wide. What is the best radiator for a mildly built Merc flathead? Is that going to be big...
I've been thinking about a way to shorten the wheelbase on a Model A to build a speedster. I know you can shorten the driveshaft but what about...
I installed the Snyders / Flat Head Teds Floater kit on my front brakes. It certainly isn't rocket surgery but the instructions are horrible and...
Correct. Along with a mount to use the orignal A pedals, a handbrake lever mount, a mount for the wishbone ball and a couple of crossmember...
I picked up the Old Yankee Speed Co AV8 mount kit from Millworks Hot Rods. The install is very straight forward. I did have to modify the...
Life gets busy but starting to make more progress. Doing the Tardel Step to drop the rear a few inches. It ended up being 2.33"s. Between that...
I like it. I think I’m gonna paint em silver. My headers are black but I may coat them to match.
I am trying to figure out what color to paint my flathead. My current choice is gloss black. Trying to decide if I paint the heads black or...
Nothing super technicaly exciting but it felt like big progress to get the body off so I can focus on the chassis for now. Bodywork scares the...
I am using the ‘32 perches and have read several threads on the dropped axles and mechanical brakes. (thanks Elrod) I want this thing to be as...
Thats very helpful. I appreciate the pic. I wish there were more tire options for 17" rims.
You recognize the shop eh? He is fun to work with. Hopefully I can pick the engine up from him this weekend or next
Picked up these brakes and Headlights. Not sure if I will use these headlights or the factory. Depends on what grille shell I use. [ATTACH]...
Latest Vison: 4.5" Chop Dark Blue Body '31 Grill Shell Factory Headlights 1/2 Hood Lake Headers Satin Black Chassis and Firewall Gloss Black...
Transmissions. I looked high and low for a good transmission. I found an older top loader and a newer side loader. The plan is to put the "new"...
My engine builder found a virgin Mercury engine and we are rebuilding that with a Max 1 cam. Kind of wishing I would have done something lumpier...
Well, work continues. Most of the body is stripped of paint. This is my first Hotrod and as things go, it's tough to have the completed vision...
Miller High Speed only does conversion parts for Bangers.
I have searched and come up empty. Lots of info but many of the listed players are out of business and the threads get derailed. I am building...
I am getting the feeling that you cats are partial to paint... The old paint is mostly gone now, so too late for the red and black. And, I...
Or a bit of paint poking out of the rust… I want a bit of satin to it. Not glossy but not bare rust either. So oil finish or a satin clear.
I really dig the look of this one: [IMG] [IMG]
Not sure what you mean by that question. It is running and driving, but the old Banger is tired. The car is complete but it all needs to be gone...
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