30-31 Model A Schematics.

Hi Guys
I'm after some help please.
I'm building a mate of mine in Austrailer a 30-31 Model A Roadster Pickup on 32 rails.
We have the rails care of Juniors Kustom Rides and Classics , pinched to model a configuration.
The body ??? My aim is to build him an Alloy Body from scratch. We have a cowl section and doors off a tourer coming to use as patterns then to be returned to its owner, but from there back we're stumped. So , does anyone here know of or have any drawings/schematics that I can lay my hands on to use ?

Cheers in advance.

Shrapnel

 

there are a couple of threads right here on the HAMB that will give you plenty of ideas as well as schematics.

this is what I could find when I searched the word "Scratch"... tons more... but you get the idea...!

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=139525&highlight=building+roadster+scratch

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=250573&highlight=building+roadster+scratch

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=471979&highlight=building+roadster+scratch

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=380198&highlight=building+roadster+scratch

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=299977&highlight=building+roadster+scratch

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...83&highlight=building+roadster+scratch&page=2

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=299603&highlight=building+roadster+scratch

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=247898&highlight=building+roadster+scratch

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=261497

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...44&highlight=building+roadster+scratch&page=2

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...47&highlight=building+roadster+scratch&page=3

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=426777

Judging from the front sheetmetal on your avitar... you shouldn't have any trouble but it might be nice to start with a factory cowl or doors... but not necessary!

 

Cheers for that .
I'm pretty sure i can reproduce the cowl and firewall off the original when I get it . The guy is pretty clear about it being a 30-31 RPU , so I'm thinking if I can find a set of reasonably accurate drawings , I'll be able to get it right. It is going to be fenderless, and after a recent drawing/rendition GaryC did on friday art show a week or 3 back , will probably have a track nose to it !
I wont be starting the body for a while yet , aim is to have the frame all rolling by Xmas when he's over from Oz , body is aimed to be started early next year , which is why I'm putting the feelers out now for drawings etc.

Cheers again

Shrapnel

 

Just thought I'd give this a quiet bump !

What I'm after here is drawings of the body and doors please.

We will be fenderless , and more than likely running a track nose front.

Cheers

Shrapnel

 

There are definitley a bunch of drawings of the Model A online somewhere, I just can't find them right now! They came out of a restorer's handbook, and should give you some overall dimensions of the entire body, but not a lot of closeup detail.

This is the book you're looking for, I know the images have been hi-def scanned and are out there... Google is your friend!

Cheers, Glen.

 

Cheers for that Glen , We'll have a look into that .

Shrapnel

 

I think these are what glen is talking about.

http://public.fotki.com/dcfletcher/automotive/model-a-scans/28-29-model-a-scans/

 

Just realized that link is '28-'29. I have this one for a "30-'31 Coupe

 

Cheers cretin , it all helps

Cheers

Shrapnel