Projects Model A 3W Coupe Build (pics inside)

Dose you friend want to sell a set of them shocks?


Keep us post on the progress

 

Ford did a prototype 3 window in 31. Used lengthened doors from a vicky. A picture of it is in a book called Henry's Lady. If I can find a picture I'll post it.

The Old Tinbasher.

 

looks like it will be cool,except for the grill shell,maybe drill some holes on the sides or something,too bulky in my opinion,but I never get anything done,so your way ahead of me...

 

Some inspiration, Ford 3w Prototypes

 

Looks great. I'll be watching this one.

 

Amazing metalworking talent...... Will also be keeping an eye on this project!

James

 

Nice work !

 

Thank you guys for your comments and inputs, much appreciated. I'll forward them to my buddy. And I'll keep you posted with any updates from his garage.

 

I just told Raphael about the thread and the comments and he got a real kick out of it. He's glad you dig the stuff his building and he appreciates your input a lot, as it is his first hot rod build.

Yes the center plate is fixed, as well as the inner plate, the one next to the frame.
He didn't use rubber but a special highly resistent material called volcano fibre.

The shocks aren't for sale at the moment, but if they happen to do their job well, Raphael might think about producing some sets.

 

Really cool!! I am sire it probably would have been easier to do a roadster but with those skills you may as well as go the full distance.

 

I am subscribed to this thread!!

 

Nice work..I like where it's going

 

Wow! Very nice start! Great metal work indeed!

 

Awesome....keep em coming !!

Rat

 

Any progress? Can't wait to see the roof.


Kevin

 

Very nice. Can't wait to see how the 3W part comes out! Gary

 

This guy is living the dream life. I love what he has done with it so far. I think the grill is boss regardless of what the others have said. I think it is a really nice car overall. Tell you're friend good luck with the rest of the build.

 

Wow, that track nose is great. Really nice design. So far the car looks great!

 

Me too!

 

That shock is inspirational!

The guy has skillz for sure!

But please man, lower the nose about 1 1/2"-2"... the hood line is going up hill.

Sam

 

Very nice and first rate craftsmanship. That looks to be a well planned car that has all the proportions right. I'm sure that when he has it finished there will be many who will spout off an say that he cut up a rare original three window coupe to make his rod.

I'd also say that there will be a few of us old farts borrowing an idea or two from his build, especially the shocks. Those appear to be well designed and right on the money as far as looks go.

 

skills for sure!!! gonna look great!

 

It's about time for an update! A couple of days ago, my buddy Raphael told me he was just about to finish the copper fuel tank he was building from scratch. So I took my camera and visited him at his workshop.

When I arrived he'd just started polishing the tank

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowtech/4322401435/

Mother's rules

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowtech/4323134480/

the filler neck was turned from a chunk of brass

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowtech/4323133956/


http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowtech/4323133350/


http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowtech/4323132768/

the details just blew me away

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowtech/4322398697/


http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowtech/4323131732/

homebuilt filler cap

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowtech/4323131244/

behind the scenes

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowtech/4322395551/

a quick test fit in the coupe's trunk

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowtech/4323128374/


http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowtech/4322394407/


http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowtech/4323127278/


http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowtech/4323126516/

the remains of the four door sedan



For more pics go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowtech/sets/72157623204372267/

 

Just looked at this thread for the first time and I have to say, Man its looking Damn GOOD indeed!You have great skill and everything is so well thought out.Keep up the good work!

Nick.

 

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wonder if theres so much talent in Sweden because the weather sucks so bad all winter.LOL Nothing to do but lock yourself in the shop?

 

switzerland ≠ sweden, but thanks anyway for the kind words I'll forward it to the builder.

 

Yeah sorry about that,little further south starts with "S" not dark ALL winter. Still a very talented builder the grill shell needs to come down just slightly, but who am I to talk you buddy has more talent than I could wish for.

 

that gas tank is too beautiful to cover up!

 

Most can only dream of having the tools, time, and talent to build something like that. Wow.

 

Wow! Very impressive craftsmanship. Can't wait to see more progress.