Features "Snoopy" Model A Hot Rod Survivor

a bit of striping might be in order someday... would probably look decent, I want to figure out what actual colour that silver is... original builder said he painted it silver beecause he "liked that colour" but didn't recall the actual colour... late 50's seemed to have silver showing up on different models, kinda looks like the silver on some of the corvettes... be fun to know... I wonder if one of those paint readers could determine or not.

 

and here is the better video of the 1st fire up with rebuilt transmission & motor that is still running all equipment that was on it when found, minus new water pumps & rebuilt fuel pump - tune up will happen this weekend.

 

A paint reader will give you a code but it may be something more modern as well. Most of the computer systems that they run off of seem to go to the nearest exsisting code for a match.. The one that my shop uses will tell you how close of a match it is to your color. As in 95%-98% ect.
Do you know if it is Lacquer or Enamel? Don't know about above the border but here in Michigan Lacquer has been outlawed. Paint store can't sell it and Some paint companies won't even ship it here if you buy it on line.
Good to see all your progress.
May have to haul my ass up to Iggy this year just to see you guys.
Torchie

 

Well that's interesting about the paint reader, more just curiosity, no plans on repainting, but I can't help myself but want to figure out every detail
The paint is lacquer, I'm assuming it wasn't a custom mix, the original builder probably
just liked the colour of a newer car in the late 50's / early 60's and had the car painted the same.. I will have to pay attention to older cars this summer for possibilty's & ask the original builer again to see if he can recall once he's back from his winter break.
Hope you make it to Iggy, be nice to say hi !

 

is there an older automotive paint supply close, that could be a place that would have books of colors.

 

Very cool!

What's the skinny on the needle bearing u-joint?
6x10 spline?

 

Thanks - Apparently it's the style that was used on the V12 Lincolin's, got it from Bob Drake, looked like a better option than the pin & bushing style, which I'm sure works fine, but I didn't want to be back in that spot for a long, long time, same size spline as normal type, just needle bearing & a bit more beefy construction.

 

THANKS! That's good info.

 

Progress today, got the radiator installed, filled engine with coolant, headlights wired & working and rebuilt the carb.

Before:


During:


And After:



Looks & works much better



Tomorrow make transmission cover & start working on brakes etc...

 

You are moving right along. That carb looks great. I've been reading from the beginning just don't post much. I love stories like this. Keep up the super work.

Ryan.

 

Good Progress Dennis! Looks like were doing the same things. But my motor needed a total rebuild. Should be ready Monday or Tuesday. My trans should be done in a week or so.

 

Thanks very much, good to hear that you enjoy - I'm always wondering if I'm boring people to death with some of my updates

Good Stuff I was wondering how yours was coming along ! Rebuilt Transmission & Engine ! Nice!!
I'm hoping my motor will run well enough for a couple years, Everything else has been keeping me busy enough ! (and my bank account busy enough) ha ha ya seems both of our cars needed similiar attention !

 

Got a transmission "inspection" cover fabbed up & installed over the weekend, nothin to fancy but better than insulation & carpet !

Template:


Metal cut out & I ran my cheapie flange tool around the edges...



Painted with rattle can & installed.



Notice brake pedal is now "up"... got the master cylinder installed as well, brake line install happening this coming weekend...

 

Nice job on the trans cover. It fits the bill perfectly.
Torchie.

 

Video of Snewp's after carb rebuild, audio is in & out because my monkey hands must keep blocking the mic on my cell... also figured out the "solenoid" issue I mention in the video, toggle switch for turning over is flaky have ordered a replacement..Nice to be at the point I can start the car by reaching in thru the window & flick the switch !

 

Give this a try. It shall bring back a tremendous shine. Takes time: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...w-car-finish-antique-single-stage-paints.html

 

Keep up the great work! You're really crossing all those little items off the list!
You'll be ready to drive that little honey long before all the snow is gone. AWESOME!

 

Well after much bantering from 2 of my closest friends, I gave in to one noticable change, and I admit, it was a change I considered since the first time I seen the car (really the only change I would consider), also a reversable change if I ever desire, but I have to admit, they look "right" & I think I made a good choice...







also got the brake lines plumbed & brakes bled & adjusted today... It was a good day !

 

Man I'm glad you made that change!
Look at it this way:
You are doing what the original guy
would have if he had the opportuhity.
Don't ever regret it!

 

I still needed to change the power valve in the carb (the rebuild kit I had only had the "aftermarket style" so I still had the 50 year old one in there & the plug wires needed changing (some barely snap on the plugs), but seeing I did have functional brakes & it was a balmy 5 degrees F yesterday afternoon (better than the -22 F it was in the morning..) I decided to venture outside, it was loading up on fuel something horrible - but it was still a good time, couldn't wipe the smile off my face



I didn't notice until last weekend but it appears the overflow line is below the sealing area for the rad cap, so that's why they had a 13lb cap on the rad...it's a mute point - still works as a non pressurized system, and I have it to full so it's marking it's territory out the overflow line still.

 

First drive, that is cool. Congrats!

 

Thought I would share a couple pictures of the brake line install from this past weekend, nothing fancy but should be solid & reliable, decided to go with the pricey but easy to work with copper/nickel brake line tubing, I had heard good things & was impressed myself, 1st time using this stuff - Don't worry, that isn't 1/4" copper tubing from the hardware store in the pictures !



I have a request for assistance with my coolant "overflow" issue over at the FordBarn, got some things to check out the next time I'm in the shop with Snewpee, aside from that the next big job is suspension bushings, then make arrangements to have exhaust installed...

 

Good job. Its nice to see your staying focused. Spring is right around the corner.

Ryan.

 

It sure is ! and that's why I was happy to do this "Running Light Check" this past weekend, starting to get hopeful when it starts to feel like a working car !



& brake lights work as well but I was solo, no assistant to activate when I shot this

 

If you want to continue the acorn theme on your motor mount bolts you can get a couple of the chrome lug nut covers that truckers use on the big rigs at a truck stop that sells those type of accessories.

 

Perfect. Just what a car like Snoopy deserves. You are a great caretaker.

It was -14F here on Sunday. Jealous? Roasty-toasty.

 

I'm Back...

Allright, things are looking up.
I drilled a small vent hole in each thermostat & filled the block before installing the thermostats (I know redundant, but I thought I might as well), then just topped it off to cover the top of the cores, fired it up & no more boil over !! Seems it was one heck of an air lock.
Also during my investigation I discovered my rad is out of a Henry J ! with extra ports added to fit the flathead, 4 lb cap and so far so good !

Ohh yes also did a compression test after it was warmed up & with throttle wide open during compression test.

#1 Cyl - 98
#2 Cyl - 102
#3 Cyl - 105
#4 Cyl - 105
#5 Cyl - 105
#6 Cyl - 108
#7 Cyl - 110
#8 Cyl - 100

Considering the car wasn't ran since 1970, was lightly siezed when I got it last summer & I have had it running only a few times for a few minutes at a time, I think those are some decent numbers the worst (98) is still in range of the best (110) I believe, at least close

It was sunny so I had to get a couple sunshine shots as well



Onto the next job on the list....

 

those numbers will probably get closer after running it more.
nice job, keep up the good work.

 

Nice fix on the boil over problem. The sunny pictures look great.

Ryan.

 

BTW, The car looks sooooo much better with the headders inside the frame!!!