Technical '32 Shell On A Model A

Looks great. While I don't dislike model A grilles I think anyone who says a 32 doesn't look better is fooling themselves.

 

So? What did you need to do to make it all fit? Any hood modifications?

 

Too nice of an original "Uncle Daniel" to fool with!

 

"Better" is subjective. Anyone who thinks they can make absolute statements about subjective likes/dislikes is fooling themselves.

 

Looks great! A marriage made in heaven (or Fresno, take your pick).

Is Daisy the operator I speak to when ordering decals?

 

Surprisingly, not a whole lot.........the hardest part of the whole ordeal was getting the headlight bar on. I wrestled with it for four hours......................yes, you read that right, four hours. The hood fits pretty darn good with no modifications, as good as it did with the stock shell (certainly not perfect) but fine for this car. The shell/insert are Vintiques parts and despite everything I read about having to chop the sides of the shell off it went on with no modifications other than re-drilling a couple of mounting holes. Tomorrow I'll be pulling it apart, drilling the holes for the headlight looms and prepping it for paint.

 

I usually handle customer service, Daisy is too 'busy' holding her bed down.

 

I'm liking the new look, headlight bar looks great with the lights, I also like the A shells, but the 32 on an A is a timeless trad thing.

 

Muttley, you asked a few sensible questions and didn't really get any answers to help you.
In spite of that, you went ahead and changed the grille and it now looks great.
Good for you. I like the coupe as it is now.
I hope you and your father-in-law (or whoever it is) enjoys the shit out of that fine looking automobile.
Cheers.

 

The car belongs to my Dad.

 

I put this on Pop's car, the filler was already moved. I trimmed 1/2" off of the shell side where it touched the fender. It fit perfect, no other mods were needed.

 

Improved the look, for sure! Nice work.

 

great look!

 

32 or A shell I love that car Muttley.
How did you do the front shocks? I cant really see the mounts in these pics.

 

Thanks guys.

The front shocks are mounted with a Pete & Jakes kit.

 

Thanks, how's that Fumaze working out?

 

I didn't notice your juice braked at first. I assume now that your lower mount is the one that goes on the spring perch. I don't think the stock spring perch is long enough to use those. Thanks though, It's back to the drawing board.

 

I'm slow! It's done nothing for my tool cart, where it's been sitting for a few months.

 

We were all wrong......it looks great both ways !
Now, about that chrome windshield surrround....

 

I like it. I'll be putting one on my A coupe. And I think you got off easy on the light bar. I have heard over and over that they are a booger to put on.

 

still using the same radiator?

 

Yes, just filled the stock filler neck and relocated it to the back of the tank.

 

Maybe you missed the two words "I think"

 

your car was perfect the way it was. 32 grills belong on 32s.

 

Looks real good with the 32.

 

I like the look. I know its mock-up but in the pictures the passenger side headlight looks low, perspective?

 

The lights weren't bolted down in those photos.

 

You did good. Its a nice twist and he will be proud I am sure. The look was worth your hard work.

 

Done. I'll get some more/better shots once I give it a bath later this week................

 

Looks soooo much better with the '32 shell