New (1928) Baby on the way!!!

Well after waiting for over 30 years since my dad's '28 Tudor left the driveway and I cried for a yet unknow reason (I was only 4), I finally have one of my own coming tonight! This is just the body and the complete running chassis shows up next week. My friend bought a restored A and is only using the body, I'm taking the rest- fenders, hood, bumpers & all.
After I put the two big pieces together I'm adding an early dropped axle, '40 brakes, a set of Kelsey's and new 5.00 & 7.00 Firestones, an early dual manifold with 97's, a T-5 tranny and open drive rearend. Be on the road next month, Hopefully by the March Meet- derfinitely will have it at Del Mar. I'm so happy, see my smile

 

It laid on its side for many years so I had the little bit of rust fixed. The subrails are perfect.

 

Aha, that kind of baby...I thought you meant the screaming kind, that makes mustard for the first year

Good find, keep us posted!

 

Already have 3 of the screaming mustard types (12, 10 & 7). This one is for me!

 

Hmmm....I like that for some strange reason......it would make a good gasser.

 

Nice. Its always cool to get something after waiting for years. I have always wanted a 58 impala since I was young. Finally got it and I'm 40 now!

 

Good luck with the quick buildup!

 

Keepin the banger motor? Cool.
Post what you find about the T5 adapter, OK?

 

I am sure you have thought about it, but, since you have said it was stored on its side.
Before you do any body work, It is a suggestion you put the body on the frame and square it before beginning body work.
A friend built a Model A coupe for a local banker that was stored on its side.
Larry got the rust repaired, body blocked and painted.
Then did the same routine to the doors, but the doors sould not close due to body settling.
Had to redo.
Redo sucks.

Jim

 

Congratulations, Jim -- looks like fun!

Full fendered or highboy?

 

Wanna sell me the T-5 and the early axle? Ha,Ha, that will be a cool piece when she's goin! Creeper

 

larry you shoulda told me you needed a t-5 i got one left i hooked jim up with his

 

HAY-That isn't gonna be one of those Death Rods is it Sonny Boy?

 

Gee Jim, you are flush with A's, why not send one out to me??

I know just how I'd build it too. Root beer candy, big rake etc. etc.....

 

Jim A-

Looks very cool. I would leave the 'patina' on the body...

jay

 

HELL YEAH. Congrats...

 

Right now, cant wait to see it... running

sending you mag on Monday