Justin's 1930/1 Model A Roadster build thread

My friend George , an old hot rod guy gave it to me, he figured he'd never use it, so I ended up with it! I was most grateful.

 

Anyone know if 64 t bird buckets will fit in the roadster?

 

Can anyone give me measurements of t bird seats? these are the non-power ones i might be getting.

 

awesome score, awesome work!

 

Good meeting you the other night...

Looks like a good start to a nice Hot Rod..I would have never thought that its being put together right around the corner from my house

 

Really love what you're doing with the roadster.
I'm going to be keeping up with this build.

 

Its been A while since I've posted any progress, Though I've made plenty. Getting ready to drop the motor here In a few mins. I have a few questions for those other builders out there, regarding pinion angle of my banjo/torque tube/flathead , what should all of that be angled at?

 

Alright so check it; I picked up a complete *running* 21 stud 1935 flathead last summer, I felt like running this in the roadster since its all ready to go pretty much. I would like to make the chassis to accept both motors..8BA & 21 stud.. I realize the differences in mounts, can anyone further elaborate a hybrid style motor mount?? Moving on.. I dropped the motor today for mock up, this is the first time Ive had a motor in this chassis..

Ready to drop in..


In the process of wrestling the flatty in my tiny workshop, Live Action!


Mama's Day dinner break.


Yayhoo!


voila, Im juiced.

 

I wont be using this on this particular car but just out of curiosity, Regarding the f1 open drive rear bearing retainer.. where does this piece belong?

 

Another Question.. Keep in mind, this motor is just hanging there right now.. Does the ignition on this particular '35 flathead clear a Model A radiator? I can push the motor back a couple inches after I notch the front cross member, But honestly It doesn't look like enough.. any input? I cant seem to find any photos or builds on here where a 21 stud is used in an av8. Normally the 59A or 8BA's are used, But I'm aiming towards a certain period correctness of 1940 style and equipment.

 

Nevermind, I realize now this goes on the input shaft, but why?

 

I think there is a seal on the inside of it.

 

seal on the inside of it, and the throwout bearing rides on it.

 

Very cool build....Thanks for posting.

 

Great build. Can't wait to see more as you go.

 

Cool project cant wait to see more of it.

Frenchy

 

Thanks guys I've got momentum now, you'll be seeing more frequent updates

 

Good job man.

Yeah. That's the front snout on your transmission. Your throw out bearing rides on that piece. You need one of those...

 

So, It's not just an F1 piece? Reason I ask Is because I bought the bearing retainer and this piece together as an open drive conversion..

 

That piece has nothing to do with the rear axle. Maybe a $2-5 part at a swap meet. On the front of every transmission from like 34-48 (maybe more)

Notice that the torque tube has more than 4 bolts in it? This couldn't possibly bolt to a rear banjo axle center section.

 

Yeah I was just having a major brain fart. I have a few flathead transmissions laying around all with these on them. DUH. Anyway back on track.. Getting ready to fit the f1 member...

 

Bam! Radiator installed. Thanks Ed!

 

Big ass update today tune in , in just a few moments..

 

Well, Maybe a medium size update.. stay tuned

 

Took my F1 crossmember to work, And got started on it at lunch..
blasted & ready for layout..

Sketch I did last night.

Little bit of marking action going on..
Cut cut cut

sectioning the passenger side


Fill that hole

No Mo Ho

Working the drivers side. Keeping pedal mount in stock location, should work out.. I wanted to keep a nice mounting flange equally around the pedalmount, so I sectioned much less..



Bending my inner frame bolt/rivet flanges..thats one way to do it..

Nice flow i was looking for..

 

Keep in mind, I didnt have the frame with me at work, this was solely based off my measurements from last night.. Well lets take it home see if it works...

 

It Fits like a glove! Factory holes are utilized..this is exactly how i imagined it'd come out..


Bam.




Everything bolted back in..

couldn't be more happy with the pedal location

VRRRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMM!!!

Fits me perfect..

 

Nicely done.

 

Thanks, I really wanted to make it fit like it would have came with it factory.. I didn't want to go the boxed frame route. I dig the way it flows.

 

Hopefully today, I'll establish some motor mounts.