Projects Public Apology and A New Found Inspiration of a Model "A"

Well like a lazy dumbass I thought by posting my Model "A" coupe for sale I would sell it and fund 2 other much closer projects. After I went to take pics of all the bad stuff I realized that I bought this car because of how solid and complete it was.

So I am publicly apologizing for my rude stupidity by posting something for sale that I didn't know I really wanted to keep. I AM SORRY! I am sorry for getting the hopes up for a few but I am glad that no one went out of their way to come look at it.

Now to the inspiration. I bought this coupe a few years back with great intentions. I sat on it for a while. Collected many, many parts. Then decided to start working on it. I disassembled it and began working on boxing and cleaning up the frame. Next thing I know My wife and I bought a new house and relocated everything there. The new house has an enormous barn that is not usable for a shop. It has, what the old owners called, a Model "T" garage which is way too small. Well, while getting situated and beginning the renovation of our newly acquired house the "A" was put on the back burner.

Then all hell brake loose. With a full blown historical house renovation under way we decided to buy a "driver" 1961 Skylark. What a disappointment. Not quite the "driver" we thought it would be. Then a 1950 Austin shell appeared to become another project. Then a 1963 International truck was purchased to take the place of my daily driver work truck.

All of this while still working on my '51 Plymouth and '54 DeSoto. So needless to say I feel overwelmed.

So I meet this guy who has a '31 Sport Coupe he wants to sell me. So before I look at it I decided to sell the "A". Then I look at it. Not what I would be interested in. So I decided to continue selling the "A" to fund all the other bullshit.

Long story longer than it needs to be...I have been torn up about the "A". I can't bring myself to sell it off. My fellow Iron Lord club mates and I have rented a shop and will be in it by next week. I will start assembling the "A" with all the stuff I have been accumulating.

Here is a pic of the car;




I will start a build thread soon. Not that it will be much but I'm ready to do this.


Thanks for taking the time to read this ramble and I'm sorry for playing the "for sale-not for sale" game with those involved.


BloodyKnuckles

 

Damn that was too close for comfort.

 

I was considering your car. Now you have you have to send it to me as punishment!

Bill

 

How the HELL could you think of selling that ''A'' Coupe its bloody Marvellous!
Seriously that is one SOLID lookin' coupe, I look forward to the build progress.Model ''A'' Fords RULE!
Glad you saw sense.
Nick.

 

Damn I was gonna talk to ya about a possible trade for the panel...you'll be glad that you kept it and trust me alot of us have done the same thing and been through it...it's a sickness and I am not sure what the cure is...

 

Looks like common sense took you over. You did what was right for you.

 

focus MAN, focus

 

look at the alternative; you COULD have sold it and now be REGRETTING it like a sonova.. i did post my Galaxie for sale but right after i did i pulled back and looked at it with "new eyes". that A-bone looks right damn good to me......

 

I thought you sold me the car already. remember I am picking it up Saturday morning.......Right???

 

If I decide to sell a car it has to sell quick or I start thinking about it - then I change my mind. I know what your feeling.

 

sigh... guess I'll go unhook the trailer.

 

I'm that way with my Nova only because I know what I have with it and what it can do. I'd love to sell it and get into something older and easier to handle again but, when I look at it it's like, Oh man.....I don't know.

 

Just shows your human. I almost sold my much less desirable T project last month so I completely understand. Good luck on the build and it's really great to see the friends helping. That will keep you going.

Tim

 

Glad you saw the light !

"A"'s RULE !

 

SO you'll know. That is NOT a 31 Sport Coupe, but it IS a 31 DeLuxe 5window Coupe. It may or may not have a rolldown back glass and/or rumble seat.

COngratulations on your choice. Now enjoy it to the MAX!

 

I can't believe none of your FRIENDS didn't try and get you to keep it! Go figure....

 

I guess non of your Club Members said anything either.... HA HA HA !!!!!

 

Thanks for the vote of confidence guys! This was the first time I had something like this happen to me. When I bought the car I wanted one so bad and found what I thought was perfect for me. After all the shit and additional cars it seemed I lost interest in it. Even though I love all the other cars and projects I now think this one is "The One".

Thanks again.


BloodyKnuckles

 

great looking coupe,good luck with your build...

 

I do know it's a '31 Deluxe rumble seat with the roll down rear window.
The other car I looked to buy was a Sport Coupe.

Thanks,


BloodyKnuckles

 

They all kind of yelled at me except for one. Where the hell have you been? Call me sometime.


BloodyKnuckles

 

well i guess its better than regretting it later..you saved yourself alot of agony..dam nice car.

 

Bloody i have did the same thing . Every time i walk in garage and see the 31 Tudor and its clean body sporting original paint i go why . But i want to start on my recent purchase and am out of room . So where is your new shop located hope you come closer to Chicago .

 

What "other parts" have you collected for it?

 

291 DeSoto Hemi with a copper oil pan, 4 barrel intake, vintage fuel pressure regulator, 833 trans, 8 3/4 rear axle, '53 DeSoto dash, juice brakes, late '20's or early '30's Buick headlights but may use '33 Chrysler lights, '39 Plymouth tailights, 6 volt Mopar based electricals.
I have some other stuff I can't think of right now.



BloodyKnuckles

 

MAN.....I've sold so many cars to fund the next one that's it unbelievable ....keep it unless you have to sell it ...I'm buying back the stuff I gave away ....think about it

 

Glad you are keeping the car. When I saw it for sale... I thought that it wouldn't last long before someone snatched it up. Sport Coupes are cool too, but that is a very good builder. Here's a shot of my Sporty.

Later,
Kevin
Ooltewah Speed Shop

 

stop talking about it and start building it!!!! DF 09 is coming!!!!!

 

Man I will say you made the right choice on the A. I'd give several little green nickles for a car that complete

 

Yeah, yeah.... this is all very well, but did ya finish the Plymouth yet?