Hot Rods Fresh build: 1929 Model A Roadster / public THANKS

About a month ago, I drove my roadster for the first time to our club's (Cheaters) car show.

You know the feeling:
You're so excited to drive it, and at the same time all you can think about is every nut, bolt, wire, etc.. "Did I tighten this? Did I fill that? Fuck, I hope this stops. ...and on and on...

Well, my 35 minute maiden voyage went off without a hitch.
Moving it 43 feet across the parking lot was a different story, though. The dash started on fire due to using the wrong gauge wire on the ampmeter. Then a bad ground with the headlights, followed by a charging issue.

Fast Forward a few short weeks later: Everything's tight, charging, stopping, and running smooth.

I wanted to accomplish two things with this post.
1) show pictures of my car, because I'm proud of what I've built
2) thank all of the people that helped me along the way. Whether it was turning a wrench, explaining how to do something, given me advice, parts, or beer- thank you. I sincerely appreciate it.

So, thank you to: JonnyCola, Bobbleed, Cas, CheaterJack, CheaterChris, CheaterCarl, Kurt, Rick, Jon, Dowie, Luke, Dad, and anyone else I am forgetting.

The car is of course still a work in progress. Future plans include a professional interior, new gauges, and other little odds and ends.

Hot rods kick ass.

-Jake

 

Sweet car!

 

BADASS. CLEAN and simple!!
Hey, question though..... How many people are in the trunk? In the last pic, it looks like at least a few people are trying to claw their way out through the seatback!

 

"Frighteners",LOL!!!!!!!

 

What the hell is frightners??? I cant wait to cruise toppless with you!!!!

 

ha ha- that's funny!

the seat back is just temporary.... I had to cut it down and then we glued (which was a mistake) the material to the cut down foam.. ha ha- it took me a second to figure out what you were talking about!

thanks, btw

 

Your car is cooler than mine. You suck.

 

I saw it at the Cheaterama. Nice car, well done
Panheadguy

 

Hell of a nice car. You are to be commended for not channeling the shit out of it, and destroying the proportions. As one who was there, I can say, your car is an excellent example of a "back in the day" hot rod. I'm a little worried about possible bump steer with the drag link angle, but other than that, ya done good!!

 

REAL Nice man,black on black!

 

Damn that's nice! You're a lucky guy!

 

Very nice indeed!

 

Very nice! had to copy some of your pics....

 

Wow! Absolutely perfect in every way.

 

Jake - You and your ride rule. It is always a pleasure to help you out.

 

Sharp car, Jake.

Cris

 

as someone else said before me............glad its not channeled and laying on the ground........you have the "old school look" kudos on a great looking Hot Rod !!

 

Love it man. Great look. Nice stance.

 

The roadster looks like a Blast to drive.. Fuckin Awesome


-E.C.

 

oh baby thats sweet............good job!!

 

Sporting a Y-block I see!

 

i like it!!!

 

Wow, thanks guys

 

thats pretty black on black happy days ol skool neat [tm]...
nice y-block.
Rad dude...

 

Dig the Y -BLOCK ..... nice car

 

So clean, I like they way it is. IS that a 41 dash?

 

Thanks, I just tried to make it as simple as possible.

The dash is a cut down '39 ford deluxe.

Y-blocks are where it's at!

 

Really Nice lookin' ''A''!Paintwork looks stunning too.

 

Hi Jake,
black on black, my favorite kind of violent stereo type....NOT cool Carl!
THANK YOU Jake Richards for letting us help. A wise man once said "it's f-ing magic man & we are all apart of this together" he was talking about people like YOU little tiger you & your sweet little hotrod roadster!
Keep on believing in your dreams!
Fellow Patch Holder,
Cheater Carl CFFC

 

Absolutely bitchin' man! Love the whole car, including the little people in the trunk clawing their way out, LMAO. Blair Witch Hot Rod?