Register now to get rid of these ads!

1928 Model A - Chopped & Louvered

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by scrap metal 48, Jun 25, 2011.

  1. scrap metal 48
    Joined: Sep 6, 2009
    Posts: 6,121

    scrap metal 48
    Member

    I'm about 3/4 done with my winter project and the summer is half over.. I rolled it outside today and thought I'd take some pics.. A Lot of work still to do and I'm hoping to drive it before winter.. Here's some in-progress pics....
     

    Attached Files:

    Last edited: Oct 10, 2011
  2. Hotrod95
    Joined: Jun 15, 2009
    Posts: 1,136

    Hotrod95
    Member

    Way kool! Can't wait to see more!
     
  3. scrap metal 48
    Joined: Sep 6, 2009
    Posts: 6,121

    scrap metal 48
    Member

    Here's some more pics.....
     

    Attached Files:

    Last edited: Oct 27, 2011
  4. bgaro
    Joined: Sep 3, 2010
    Posts: 1,189

    bgaro
    Member

    looks great, as long as u can get a a few hundred miles on it before this coming winter, then u can work out the bugs.
     
  5. farmer12
    Joined: Aug 28, 2006
    Posts: 7,717

    farmer12
    Member

    Awesome, looking good from here!
     
  6. not dead yet
    Joined: Apr 1, 2011
    Posts: 60

    not dead yet
    Member

    Looks like a fun ride. Keep it old school and smile a lot.
     
  7. Ryan
    Joined: Jan 2, 1995
    Posts: 22,514

    Ryan
    ADMINISTRATOR
    Staff Member

    I think it's hard to make a-coupes look right sans deuce rails and fenders. You've pulled it off... Great looking little car.
     
  8. THECRUSTYRAT
    Joined: Dec 3, 2007
    Posts: 206

    THECRUSTYRAT
    Member

    Now this is a cool ride. Nailed it, love the stance and the louvers. I might have missed it but whats the power plant in it.
     
  9. rustisgold
    Joined: Dec 12, 2007
    Posts: 456

    rustisgold
    Member

    super sweet ride man!
     
  10. Stovebolt
    Joined: May 2, 2001
    Posts: 3,629

    Stovebolt
    Member

    Bitchin bitchin bitchin

    Do you have any pictures of the frame buildup? You really nailed the stance
     
  11. chopt top kid
    Joined: Oct 13, 2009
    Posts: 959

    chopt top kid
    Member

    Look's good from this angle!!! Thank's for sharing...
     
  12. scrap metal 48
    Joined: Sep 6, 2009
    Posts: 6,121

    scrap metal 48
    Member

    Sorry, no frame pics.. Brookville 2" kick up frame.. Lucky7 4" drop 46"wide front axle and a flattened Speedway mono leaf spring.......
     
    Last edited: Jun 26, 2011
  13. tattedfordguy
    Joined: Sep 13, 2006
    Posts: 1,361

    tattedfordguy
    Member

    Hell yeah thats bad ass...
     
  14. Sonny48
    Joined: Jan 12, 2011
    Posts: 131

    Sonny48
    Member
    from Mo.

    Very nice...do you have any build pics?
     
  15. Racrdad
    Joined: Jul 27, 2007
    Posts: 1,208

    Racrdad
    Member

    Has a great look to it. Nice stance and chop.
     
  16. hotrodpodo
    Joined: Jun 28, 2006
    Posts: 1,301

    hotrodpodo
    Member

    Where did your mono-leaf spring come from? I need one!
     
  17. Hot Rods Ta Hell
    Joined: Apr 20, 2008
    Posts: 4,754

    Hot Rods Ta Hell
    Member

    Really nice! Summer half over? Hell, it's just starting!
     
  18. VonKool13
    Joined: Feb 16, 2008
    Posts: 1,039

    VonKool13
    Member

    You should really think about adding some louvers to your rod! :) Looks really spot on, good job!
     
  19. wandi harry
    Joined: Jul 19, 2008
    Posts: 341

    wandi harry
    Member

    l likey louvres
    very cool,
    more info on your build would be great.
     
    Last edited: Jun 26, 2011
  20. 51farmtruck
    Joined: Jul 23, 2007
    Posts: 893

    51farmtruck
    Member

    Man, that is a cool model a. Im not a big fan of 28/29 coupes but yours changes my mind. Badass
     
  21. 51farmtruck
    Joined: Jul 23, 2007
    Posts: 893

    51farmtruck
    Member

    How much of a chop is that?
     
  22. Stevie Nash
    Joined: Oct 24, 2007
    Posts: 2,999

    Stevie Nash
    Member

  23. Wow, that is one ventilated A! Well done.



    This IPhone app is the schiznizzle!
     
  24. Bad ass coupe buddy!! Those´s Ford´s coupe chopped have that aggressive look that a roadster could never have
     
  25. scrap metal 48
    Joined: Sep 6, 2009
    Posts: 6,121

    scrap metal 48
    Member

    Thanks for the kind words.. Sorry, no build pics, chop is 5 1/2", monoleaf is from Speedway and than flattened to 5/8" arch.....
     
  26. Midwest Rodder
    Joined: Dec 7, 2008
    Posts: 1,768

    Midwest Rodder
    Member

    Dude! your A is spot on! I really dig the louvers and with the stance and chop that car is sweet!
     
  27. Sheep Dip
    Joined: Dec 29, 2010
    Posts: 1,572

    Sheep Dip
    Member
    from Central Ca

    There's just something about a home built....great job, good looking ride drive the wheels off of it.:D
     
  28. Hot Rod Elvis
    Joined: Jan 24, 2011
    Posts: 606

    Hot Rod Elvis
    Member

    Man that is really awesome! Like Ryan said, it is hard to build an A (that still looks cool) without 32 rails. But man you really nailed it. I'd drive it in a heartbeat just the way it is.
     
  29. scrap metal 48
    Joined: Sep 6, 2009
    Posts: 6,121

    scrap metal 48
    Member

    Here's what I started with. Not a bad little coupe......
     

    Attached Files:

    Last edited: Oct 27, 2011
  30. scrap metal 48
    Joined: Sep 6, 2009
    Posts: 6,121

    scrap metal 48
    Member

    I got one side of the exhaust done.. I welded a gas cap bung to cut-out pipe.. I saw it years ago(40 years) in and old Hot Rod mag and thought it was an easy way to open up the cut-outs.. I hope the gas cap stays on........
     

    Attached Files:

    Last edited: Oct 10, 2011

Share This Page

Register now to get rid of these ads!

Archive

Copyright © 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. Terms of Service. Privacy Policy.

Atomic Industry
Forum software by XenForo™ ©2010-2014 XenForo Ltd.