Model A/4 Project Update #4

cool project for sure
i am glad you are finishing it
but i can understand why it was put on the back burner with a willys and 55 chevy in the driveway
tk

 

Nice job!!
You have brought this car back to life!!!

 

Got the body back today

Blue, blue, and more blue. The "other" Black!

More pics.

 

Great to see you back into it !

 

For my 5000th post.... Back to the top, color sanding begins

 

Looks great ...keep the pics coming!

 

man, you weren't kidding about the two year project! ...but cool to see your back on it again, thanks for the message at the Hamb chapel leading to this thread

It's looking awesome and it's gonna be a great ride for a great era!

Stay blessed on this project and i'm hoping it all comes together smoothly for ya brotha.
cheers,
cab

 

looks like one nice builld

 

Its been a long time. I have been working on this off and on for the past month. I figured its time to get it together. The more and more I do, the passion starts to return.

Im very happy with the results so far, its exactly as I envisioned.

Another weeks worth of work, I'll be on the road!

Here they are, the pictures tell all.

 

looks great man! congrats!

 

wow great job. I'm working on a tudor and keeping the banger. so many questions for ya. maybe i'll pm ya.

 

What is the beige/gold box under the dash?

 

I love the dash, but it's the same one I put in the ole lady's A only with the clock.

 

heater

 

Seat installed with potential color of interior. The top is anticipated in tan color.

 

Damn! I LOVE It !

 

After 3 years, I finally got to start the Roadster today. Got all the electrical done. First we did a dry (no water start) and then filled the radiator full of water. After we did that, we had problems, cylinder #2 and #3 filled up with water. I figured my torque settings from a year ago did not hold. So..if your building your engine early, either torque it prior to starting or double check it.

I pulled the head and gasket and ran it over to the local Machine shop to make sure the head was not warped. Luckily, it wasnt. Whew! I checked the deck for straightness and it looked good too. My culprit was my torque on the head were off a few foot lbs, allowing water to seep by. I was a bit dissapointed, but then again, I was happy so I could double check the integrity of the inside/cylinders after sitting all these years. They were perfect.

Check out the latest starts. Im definitely a happy camper. I believe my timing is off, so I need to adjust it...again!




First start


After head re-install, looks like I need timing, it doesnt want to idle well and I get pop back.

 

That's dynamite Norm.....

 

I like it, I'm a banger fan. You'll get it running like a top, then you'll really SMILE.

 

Norm, The Coupster is sure lookin' GREAT ! It sure will be one neat open air ride soon. Looking forward to your post after the first drive.

 

looking good ..what gas tank is that you are using ..any info would be great thanks...

 

WOW man we need to clone that car its purrrrfect. We have a few A parts laying around and you have just completed the vision. Best of luck roarin 40s style down the highway.

 

Here are my specificatons of the car:

Engine:

- Stock Model A bottom End
- “Hot” Flathead Model A Cam – Biggest grind (unknown numbers – Made from fellow in Temecula, Ca.
- Model “C” Head, chambers polished and smoothed
- Adjustable Model A lifters
- 4” bore
- Valves have been lapped to block
- New valve springs and keepers
- Aluminum Timing gear
- 25 lbs lighter flywheel
- 32 Ford Mechanical Advance Distributor with updated points (Mustang)

Fuel System:

- Stromberg 97 Carburetors
- Holley 1-4 lb. fuel regulator – chrome
- Standard 12v electric fuel pump with built in reguator
- Model ‘T’ Oval tank – Approx 7 gallons
- ‘Vintage Metal’ 2 port fuel block

Rear End:

- Stock Model A Ring Gear – 4:11
- Kiwi Quick Change – New Zealand - The Best
- 6 spline Standard Winters Gears – Setup 3:54 current
- Stock Model ‘A’ Axles
- Stock Model ‘A’ Axle tubes
- Completely new bearings
- New Pinon Bearing – Double Race
- New Axle Seals
- Lucas Gear Oil in Case

Drive Line:

- Ford V-8 Driveshaft cut down to fit with 6 splice coupler machined and welded on end
- Stock Model ‘A’ Torque Tube
- 37 – 39 Ford 3- Speed Top Loader transmission – Completely rebuilt
- Model 'A' to 3 Speed Aluminum Adapter
- Lucas Gear Oil in Case


Steering:

- Ford F-1 Steering Box with Model ‘A’ 2 bolt flange welded
- 40 Ford upper steering shaft
- Vintique – 1940 Ford Deluxe steering wheel
- 40 Ford column Jacket
- 1937/38 Ford Column Drop – Ignition Switch

Brakes:

- Early Juice – 40 Ford
- 1949 – 1951 Ford Master Cylinder
- Model A Pedals with F-1 Ford upper arms welded to accept round pads
- Setup – Hard lines and fitting like 1940 Ford Juice brakes

Suspension:

- Superbell Front Axle – 4” Drop
- Early Ford Round Back – 1935 – 1939 Ford Spindles
- New Kingpins installed
- Model A Friction shocks
- Front Wishbones – ends were cut off, flipped from side to side and welded in upside down, angle cut for 8.5 deg caster
- Rear Wishbones are stock Model A
- Front spring – Mono Leaf
- Rear spring – Posie Super Slider for Model ‘A’
- 1935/1936 Ford 16” Wire Wheels
- 5.50 x 16” Dirt Tracker Firestone Tires with Tubes
- 7.00 x 16” Bias Ply tire with Tubes

Emergency Brake:

- Unknown Year – Early 30’s Chevrolet; Possible Sedan/Sedan Delivery Pistol grip
- Stock Early Ford Juice Brake Cable driven Emergency Brakes
- Custom Linkage from E-Brake Handle

Electrical:

- 12v GM one Wire Alternator – 74 amp
- Universal Headlight Switch
- 1940 Ford Dimmer Switch on floor
- 1955 Chevy glass fuse Accessory panel
- 12v standard coil
- Aftermarket safety fuse at starter
- 30 amp fusible link at starter leading into car
- Universal Heater speed control switch – Borg Warner
- 1928 Ford Drum taillight
- 1934 Ford Headlights – 12v bulbs
- Early Nash – Possible 30’s Heater box – 6v with voltage Reducer added
- Standard push pull switch under dash for fuel pump shut off

Wire Color Codes:

o Headlamp – Green – Low Beam
o Headlamp – Yellow – High Beam
o Brake light – Green – Brake Light
o Tail light – Yellow – Tail light/License Plate Light (Same Bulb)
o Fuel Pump – Dark Blue
o Brake Light Switch – Grey
o Heater/Fan Power – Purple
o Headlight Switch – Yellow
o Main Power from Starter - Red
o Coil to Distributor– Pink
o Coil power feed – White
o Dash Lights - Brown

Body:

- Started as 1928 Ford Sports Coupe
- Doors were shortened top to bottom and topped with inner panels installed
- Bear claw latches installed
- 1932 Ford interior door handles installed
- 1939 Ford Super Deluxe Dash with all original gauges – Working!
- Bake-light ball knobs – picked up from local hardware store
- Polished stainless steel washers installed behind balls for bright work
- Stock 1939 Ford Glove box
- Rear deck above decklid was stretched 5” to accommodate Ford Roadster specifications
- Brookville standard decklid
- Stock Body, no modifications - Made from 4 other Model 'A's for good sheetmetal
- Custom windshield stanctions
- 1928/1929 Ford Roadster Windshield including all hardware and rubber
- Custom made foldable roadster top
- Custom made wood for rear deck and floors
- Custom made floors and rear hump pans
- Original 1932 Ford Truck Grill

Frame:

- Stock Model A with 4” Step in rear

Cooling:

- Model ‘A’ Radiator Modified with front fill tube, top tube solderd shut
- Model ‘B’ Water pump – Stock
- 4 blade cooling fan – Stock
- Aluminum belt pulley on water pump


New Pictures coming soon!

 

Sample Top for Height Ideas:

 

Wow that is one beautiful car, perfect, thanks for sharing.

 

Norm, Looks like all you have to do now is the test drive ! Wish you all the best with your roadster. Enjoy it.

 

Norm, the roadster looks beautiful. Cant wait to come and see it in the flesh.

I just looked at all the photo's you sent me of the progress on the coach, you do great work my friend. I couldn't be happier with the progress....

Felix

 

Thanks Felix for the compliments; when will you be able to break away and come by! I started the interior, maybe Ill have it finished when you come by.

 

You've done a great job, boy you'll be smilen' when you get'er done!

 

Lookin' good. You've done a lot of work!
RB