Projects Our Model A

For those that have been wondering what we have been up to: here's the scoop

Our '36 was officially sold and re-homed on Sunday and we went to look at this car on Saturday night. We pretty much decided it was a done deal the day the check was handed over for the '36.

It makes me grin ear to ear to say this but this is OUR 1930 Model A Coupe. It is 100% original. The interior is all original and the paint is very old (although the paint job appears 1950's-ish). The car runs and drives and has new Firestones all around. It needs to be dialed in but she starts right up and goes down the road. You probably wouldnt believe it but the car has 75K on it and it doesnt smoke or anything. The floors are solid and there appears to be no patch panels or mud on the car. It has obviously been very well cared for and looked after its entire life. The roof hasnt leaked or anything since the original headliner is still nice.

Our plans?

Drive the living daylights out of the car come spring. We're going to spend the winter dialing it in and getting her ready for a summer full of driving. Our plans will eventually lead to hot rodding it. I know some won't like this idea but we sold the '36 because we didnt have the money, space, and tools to fix it....so now we're starting with something as solid as it gets and we feel very fortunate for that.

So without further adieu ...HAMB....Meet "Abilene"

 

Congrats! Can you post some pics of her in the sunlight?

 

Awesome. I have a soft spot for coupes....

 

i will be able to this weekend. Unfortunately it was dark when we brought her home; and its dark every night after work so you will have to wait a few days

 

Thats one sweet little stocker, wish my pickup was as nice as that coupe sounds. Can't wait to see some day light pictures.

 

good find! when your driving the day lights out of it will that take you over this way?

 

You scored!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

Thanks for the update i been sitting here waiting patiently cant wait for day light pics I must warn ya it looks like the pureist will be mad it looks good so far LOL

 

Looks like a good score!!!!!!

 

That is awesome. Really nice looking car from the dark pictures. I can tell you exactly what I would do if that was mine. Since they made 4 million of them, I'd get to chopping and I would drive the wheels off it while collecting parts, I'd build a 32 frame ready for a OHV such as a Nailhead or a Rocket, maybe a Cadillac . Then when I was ready I would pull the body and make it fit the frame. I'd keep the stock ch***is and build a T roadster or a speedster on it. Recycling at it's best.

Not that any of that matters.....

great find. I know you're gonna have fun.

 

you read our mind...eventually it will get a chop and a nailhead. but that will be down the road when we can afford to do it all . For now she'll get driven and enjoyed

 

I Love 36 Fords and model A's,... but you made a Great decision when you sold a project and bought a running car. Not only running but, a really nice coupe by the way! I think you saved a bunch of money in the long run, plus the best part, Now you can enjoy the Sh!t out of it. Good for you, and post some pics of your adventures this spring/summer also !!!

 

Nice!!!

 

definately will do. My face hurt by the time we brought it back home tonight from smiling so much after our drive around our sleepy little town. My next door neighbor is a model A guru so he's going to help us get 'er going nicely. As much as we want to make it a hot rod; for now we're going to enjoy her as-is in all of the originality. Its actually pretty neat.

 

Wow, what a score- that didn't take long! Gorgeous!

 

Nice score! Looking forward to the daylight pics as well as the driving pics!

 

Love Model A coupes. Good luck with it!

 

Congrats on a great find. Its nice you will have the winter to plan your project. Looking forward to daylight photos.

 

For those looking for daylight photos...here it is in all it's glory this morning....

She's off to her first day at work . They are likely going to finally salt the roads tonight and the rest of the week; so Joey figured he would enjoy the drive in it.

Please excuse the dirt on the windshield, etc. She's a bit dusty and could use a good scrub down or wipe down

 

Where in CT are you? We tend to randomly end up in places because we go for drives with no planned route hahaha; so we could end up just about anywhere....

 

Cool! So, how'd you come up with the name Abilene? (I like it)

 

saw it in a movie and thought it would match "betty" really well

 

Sweet coupe! I'm glad you are taking the path you are, you will enjoy the journey.

Not that you asked, I would lower it and put some 16" spoke wheels with hydraulic brakes and enjoy. It can be more fun keeping it cheap and simple! Remember Chris' coupe? That was tops!

Either way you go, it is a nice car from what I can see.

 

new ****ord. known for ....uhh...well...oh yeah the largest town [area] in ct.

 

hahaha oh nice! my friend from college lives there and I'm always over there visiting haha. I dont know if we'll ever make it that far over there with the car but we might! Thanks for all the nice comments on the coupe....so far; we love it

 

That plymouth is NICE!

 

thanks! we love that too...that's why we kept it . We did that one last winter. Started at the end of december and finished in April/May.

 

here's a photo from just now to ****er your biscuit.

 

She is ****er biscuit pretty!

 

Congrats on a great car. I think you guys made the right decision getting the stock one.