Hot Rods Laker build...Bonneville or bust!

This poor old model A has been sitting outside way too long!

I think it is a 60 or 70 build...not sure yet. (more research is needed)

Someone did some fine fiberglass work on this one!

Here's some pics...















I know I'm crazy, but it has to be done!

Check out the Z frame! I call it Redneck rigging!



Here's a little inspiration!





...more to follow as progress is made!

 

first, make a room reservation. so, going to grind off all fiberglass and hope everything underneath in good shape? going to change frame? using a fiberglass cover over passenger area?-Ha-just kidding. don't paint it too shiny because the flying salt will not be nice to it. nice art work. looks like plenty of stuff there that need saving too. have fun.

 

Not too sure about the work some people do and think it's correct or safe . Some of that shit really scares me to think someone was racing down the streets in it .
It really doesn't look all that bad to start with . I have seen many in far worst shape brought back from the dead before .
I ;like the drawing you have done for the car you are going to build . Really will be a great looking ride !
Good Luck with the build and keep us all posted !

Retro Jim


MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE !

 

Hopefully all that fiberglass comes off!

Keep us posted!

Sam

 

...I will have more in a day or two!

 

Actually I kinda like the glass across the seat. We shall see. Gotta look at it for ...I dont know 40 hrs and a few beers!

 

may be a good start on a steel body,more pics

 

I cind of like the shape of all the glass. I would be a bitch to recreate it in metal. Please keep us informed on the history as well as the build

 

Someone put a lot of love in that car. Sure would like to see some pics from back in the day.

 

Good luck. I like the rendering

 

deff should be cool when done for sure... lots of work though but rewarding for sure..

 

Will this change the definition of a traditional rod? It looks pretty old to me.....good luck and lets see some pictures. subscribed!

 

I worked up a build sheet for the roadster. I also decided to name it "Nickel and Dime" cause its the truth! My prelim numbers for parts are $3300.00! Ouch! Oh well Im gonna start on the model A frame 1st!



More to follow...

 

Oh...and it turns out the car was built in the 60s from a local bodyman. My Boss got the original heat dropped axle that was on the car! I will have to see if I can steal it back!

 

Neat project, will look forward to seeing your progress. I like your renderings, they should get you fired up! Good luck!

 

Looks like you have done your homework according to the build sheet. Good luck with the build and we hope to see lots of pics.

 

Hey, the parking brake is on so it didn't go anywhere. Good luck on savin this ol tin. You can do it!~sololobo~

 

Happy New Year!

The new year started off with a Bang! I scored this Model A frame! The front crossmember was cracked in half (Someone welded at some time) and the front horns have damage but all in all it is a nice square frame! A good foundation to build on.

Here's some pics:





...and the power plant!



39/40 Ford backing plates and spindles



37 brake and clutch peddles



Mock up pics





...more to follow!

Happy New Year HAMBers!

 

Got a little done today...staightened the front frame horns...still needs some tweekin.

I flipped the frame over and cleaned it up a little bit...The frame horn back to original!



...more frame shots. Um I know...boreing...but ya gotta start with a good foundation!



I put carriage bolts instead the original rivits. Snapped 2 off so I gotta get grade 8 bolts!



this pic shows how bad the horn is and the carriage bolts through the crossmember.



More to follow!

 

Great project back yard Hot Rodding at its best.

 

Thanks for all the positive input (negative comments are welcome as well...how else do ya learn?)

Yea it is a back yard Hot Rod for sure!

My vision is a project that would have been built in the 50s/60s on a High School kids budget...no money just an Idea and a dream.

 

Next the frame is off to the sandblaster! Yes we have a sanblaster in this one Horse town!

After that I'm gonna get the body in the Garage!

BTW I'm workin out of my 1 Car Garage with a 220 heater that is piped in from the Dryer plug in from the house (Red Neck enginering at its best) When my sister thinks she needs to use the dryer she unplugs the heater and it gets cold out here real quick! HaHa!

 

Decided to mock-up (some call it Fock-up) the motor before the frame is off to the Blaster It aint even close yet but it gives me motivation!



The flatty needs to go back a lot, but the middle crossmember will not let me...so see ya crossmember!

The moter needs to come up in the front, a lot! Oh well just Focking it up!

 

Cool project for sure. Can't wait to see more.

 

Very cool Neal! That's going to be a sweet little ride.

 

off to a good start,good luck

 

That is a cool project!

 

Really digging this project. definitely going to follow along. Congrats on a great idea, great start and thanks for giving me inspiration. I hope to have a project similar to this someday!

 

Can't wait to see more !!!

 

Looks like this should be a cool car. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

I do not know one way or the other but is there an advantage to have the carbs up high like that or is it a look that you like?