Newb with a 30 5-window.

Greetings all.
Newb here, with a 1930 5-window coupe, in Boston. It's rough, but I'm not building a show car. Plans are to box the frame, flatty if I can find one and afford it, and satin black. Don't know much about Model A's right now, but I hope to hang out and learn.

I'll try to put up some pics

Pete

 

Welcome Pete!
Looks like the perfect start to a project, keep us posted on the progress!!

 

Excellent start. Thats my dream car.

 

Welcome, you may want to check the Model A index below, maybe some helpful things...good luck.

 

Nice roller, that is a better start than I am used to seeing.

 

Welcome to H.A.M.B!! Post some more pictures.

 

synfull - nice drawing.

-W

 

I am in the same situation, 30-31 5 window coupe and I am just learning, well you picked a good place to learn. Welcome

Clyde

 

Ah a barn fresh one

Call it a 30 Stanard Coupe, all were 5 windows until 1932 when the 3 window came out.

Id suggest getting "How to build a Traditional Hotrod" By Mike Bishop & Vern Tardel ISBN 0-7603-0900-0

Gave me a lot of ideas and know how when I did my body and frame.

 

Welcome to a fellow Bostonian.( I,m displaced) Good luck with the project.
Are you from a suburb or proper

 

Guys, thanks for the help!

Eric, thanks for the terminology, a 30 Standard Coupe. And yes, I've got some reading to do.

Scott, I'm from the Western burbs, about 30 miles outside Boston.

Rolf, that's some very nice work on that Model A index. I will read that in detail when I have time. I've seen pics of your car before. That's where I'd like to go for the most part.

Pete

 

I remember first logging on with my Coupe. You are hooked now. Lots of cool Coupes around here to help you get yours built. Welcome aboard

 

take a trip down to Ray Helger's in Little Compton RI if you ever get a chance.

Welcome aboard!

 

Welcome fellow Mass HAMBER!(Just ran across your intro.)

 

Looks like you are off to a good start, and this is THE place to be for advice or to ask questions, good luck and welcome.Greg

 

where abouts in boston i am in bridgewater

 

I am also a very green newbie. I just bought my first project, also a 30 5 window with a 49 Merc flathead and partially built rolling chassis.
I would love to share ideas and learn with you.
Anyone have other good reference reading matter. I have Bishop and Tardel's book and it is very helpful, but I need more detailed basics on chassis building, body mounting, body work etc. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated. Thanks all!