Projects **Malcolm Model A Roadster Build**

Did more work on the car before heading south for the Lonestar Round Up. My friend, Clint, helped out a ton getting the car back together and finishing up small details.

He sewed pockets in the tonneau cover to accept fiberglass stiffening rods.

 

Left Omaha on Monday, headed for the Lonestar Roundup with Steve (18N57). He's drove his cool '34 Ford coupe down from Bookings, SD. When we left Monday morning, there was snow on the grass and on his car and it was 23 degrees. Talk about fucking cold!

 

Had a ton of oil getting pushed out the breather and pcv valve in my valve covers. They were cheap chrome covers that came on the engine and didn't have baffles. Picked up a new pair at Dallas Mustang yesterday, with baffles, that seem to have fixed the problem.

Also had a driveline vibration show up. I has suspected that the driveshaft was a bit too short, since there was some play when inserted at drive position in the transmission. I'm at Driveline of Mesquite right now. We measured everything, pushed the yolk further into the trans and it was nice and 'firm', no play. AJ is building a new driveshaft right now, 1-1/8" longer than the old one.

 

Even with snow on the coupe, I'm jealous. That trip looks like its going to be a hell of a lot of fun.


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Just a couple fixable problems show up on maiden voyage 1.5, not bad.. Bet the trip started rough though..

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Is the drive shaft done? Are you back on the road? Are you drinking beer on Congress?

 

looks like such a fun trip

 

Sleeves look good Nick!

 

Keep safe Nick!!

 

Man,,I love your roadster,,it looks great!

And driving it in pneumonia weather,,priceless! HRP

 

Clint must also be a sail maker? Super nice toneau. Gary

 

I should probably just start a separate LSRU road trip thread... one last update for now.

These photos are from this morning... I stayed last night with friends that I don't get to see too often. Their little girl wanted to go for a ride, so we went around the block a couple times. She loved it!

 

I dont think it legal to be having that much fun! Roadster looks great, safe travels.

 

Did valve covers and drive shaft help out?

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Damnit that looks like a blast!

 

Always enjoy reading about your road trips. Be safe and keep that "Ford" in between the lines.


Dan Olsen

 

Saw it cruising Congress tonight, Sweet Ass!!!

 

Damn, I wish I could go to TX.

 

Look East, turn thirty degrees to the right and head that direction.

 

Swing by and pick me up!


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That cover looks awesome on there! Enjoy Austin.

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what an awesome hot rod

 

Wish I could but I'm the only one minding the shop nowadays, I'll be lucky to make it to Speed Week.

Sorry for the side track Nick. Carry on.

 

I just saw this beast at the Austin speed shop ands it's badass!!!!

 

Congratulations Nick...what an honor from Steve and TRJ...

 

Congratulations Nick Cool Hot Rod.
Bill & Jean

 

Way to go Nick! Nice Trophy!

 

Nick -
It was great to meet you in Omaha this past Saturday. It makes this world feel awfully small to randomly meet a fellow hamber while walking Old Market. Don't tell my girlfriend but, seeing your car in person was the highlight of my weekend. I hope to get my "roadster" legally on the road and maybe meet up with you and your guys for a summer cruise.

Matt

 

Thanks, Jason!

New valve covers with baffles fixed the oil leak/use problems.
I still have some rear tire balance issues to deal with.

It was a good trip -- soon enough, I hope to see you driving your roadster!

Thanks, Dan!

It was great to meet you in Austin!

Thanks!