Projects 1931 Model A Coupe Y-Block Build (Father&Son)

We had a reversed eye spring on the car and there was not enough travel between the frame and the undropped '32 axle ,so we put a standard eye spring on the car to solve that problem. Then it raised the front end up too much and we didn't like it so we used a dropped '32 axle to lower the car to where we wanted it to be. Then that caused the tie rod to hit the wishbones so we had to drop the steering arms an 1 1/2"

 

Mounted the radiator core, we welded a stud on each side of the frame to bolt it down. We made aluminum braces for both sides as part of the frame for the radiator. Now onto making the tanks, and filling reservoir.

 

Great build and fantastic work! Really excited to see this come together

 

YOU ARE DOING - ONE - HELL OF A - JOB -

 

Thank you, me too!!

 

Haha thank you sir!

 

Great work, am enjoying the thread. Thanks

 

Great craftsmanship going on here!
The fact that you're "young" makes it all the more impressive.

The 'dropping' of the steering arms was too.

 

Thank you!

 

Thank you! It was the only way we could get the car to sit how we wanted it to.

 

Very nice work! It looks like it'll be a car that will be driven hard! You've definitely got some great fabricating skills!

 

Fabricated the lower tank and made an inlet for the radiator. Had to shape the inlet like that because the radiator is in front of the crossmember instead of on top of it like normal.

 

Why thank you! It'll be a daily driver for me that's for sure!

 

Now .... this is a Hot Rod !

Question: what are the tire and wheel sizes ?

 

Alright Nathan! The family tradition continues. Awesome.
Congratulations on your ongoing coupe build...it's lookin' great. Lovin' everything about it.
And congrats on your new upholstery job as well. Happy for you and proud of you. An artist is an artist, whether it's to do with music, fabricating, upholstery or otherwise. Considering your family background, your integrity, good work ethic and your artistic skills, you're gonna be a natural. I wouldn't be at all surprised that in years to come, we'll hear guys saying that you're the go-to guy in this neck of the woods for custom upholstery.
I haven't been frequenting the main board much in recent times, but I'm gonna be watchin' this build as you go...and enjoying it immensely.
All the best to you, Nathan. - Rick

 

Thank you!! And the wheels and tires pictures so far are

Fronts: 600-16
Rears: 7.50-16

The fronts will be changed to 5.00-16

 

Thank you so much for the kind words Rick! I really appreciate it. I hope that's the way it plays out. I'm going to continue trying my best and learning as much as I can about old cars. Thank you again!

 

Fabricated the top tank out of aluminum and made an outlet in the tank. We made the filling reservoir out of a small fire extinguisher from an Indy car.

 

Great fab work. Love that reservoir and tank. Keep us updated, great build.

 

Well I for one think this is pretty damn cool. I'm also 20. I am a second gen hot rodder.. my dad and I built a '30 A. I really like your car. It's also really cool to see more guys my age doing this whole traditional hot rod thing. no tuner cars for me lol

 

Thank you, and will do there's plenty more to see!

 

Really? That's is awesome! Like you said it's nice seeing someone my age doing this and I can't agree more, can't stand those tuner cars hahah. I checked out your build I really like it! It's pretty sweet [emoji106]

 

Great stuff man! Love the idea for the rear bones mount! I'm 19 and building a '30 coupe... Lookin forward to more!

 

you guys should seriously consider bringing the car up for the Detroit Autorama.. end of february. I'm 90% sure I'll have my car in the Extreme portion of the show (traditonal hot rods and customs). Its always a fun time!

 

Fantastic looking build! Keep the updates coming.

 

Great build, fantastic work. Very cool car. Thanks for sharing it with us. Your are very talented!

 

A 19yo and two 20yo's in this thread, all building A coupe's. How cool is that?

 

It's really cool

 

Thank you and that's awesome! Have any pictures of your build? I'd love to see it.

 

Id love to but I don't think we'll be able to take it this year. Maybe next year. We should hopefully still make it to hangout. I'll look for your car!