Projects First 150 miles in the books

150 miles down and no real problems. Just some weepy strombergs and a weepy thermostat gasket. Oh, and I need to add an inch or two to the rear suspension. Tired of bottoming out.

30' body, '59 283, 3x2 Weiand with progressive Stromberg 48s, '60 T10, F1 front brakes & steering, '67 Bronco 9" & brakes, '35/6 rear radius rods, the rest was harvested from the Model A or fabbed.

Its pretty thrilling to drive something you built pretty much from scratch. I'm feeling pretty proud. Phase one, done. Phase two is a 3.5-4" chop. Phase three, paint and body.

 

Very cool!!! Good job. It gets funner every time you change something.

 

Nice car, and nice job. I just got back from a joy ride. I'm 170 miles into my new build too.

 

You should be proud, m'man! It'll look******in' with that lower roof! Keep up the good work

...nothin' like that feeling when your bombin around and ya get that first thumbs-up!

 

Glad for ya!!! Be sure and send pics of the chop.

 

Congrats. It's a Great feeling to finally get out on the open road.

Enjoy.
VR&C.

 

Cool - ya did good

 

Great! Now, how do you plan to raise the chassis up from the rear axle? I need to do the same with a similar suspension.

 

Good looking coupe,congratulations. HRP

 

I'm running a '40 front spring (in the rear), lowered 2". I'm thinking a spacer or switching to a regular '40 front spring.

 

The chop will be the game changer. Nice car and nice work.

 

Looks Great Congrats on your first ride!! Hobo Jim

 

It'll look good chopped, good job so far, great times ahead!!

 

congrats nothing better than that first real ride. great feeling of accomplishment

 

Like it

 

Looking good and will even look better after you give it a hair cut.....

 

Great feeling, savor it. Nothing better than enjoying the fruits of your labor.

 

"Phase three" not needed, perfect as it is.

 

Thanks. I kind of agree. Thats why I put it off. Plus the idea of sanding for days/weeks, does not thrill me.

 

Congratulations Looks******en

 

You lucky dog , looks great .

 

How cool is that??? Living the dream with a great Model A and living in one of the most beautiful places on earth. What gorgeous roads to cruise on!

My m-i-l (RIP) lived on Morganton Road; have 2 b-i-l in Friendsville; a s-i-l in Sevierville; and other relatives in Johnson City. I love to visit east Tennessee. I've driven Clarence and ridden the H-D around your part of the world many times. Cherohala Skyway - one of the best day trips ever. The rest of us will just have to remain jealous.

 

I agree, but I hate to shine a light on it for fear it will all disappear. I'm on Morganton Rd.

 

Buy a new car and the excitement wears off in a month. Build one and the excitement last a lifetime every time you jump in the seat. Nice build.