Projects So I bought a Model A roadster

Bewhahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

Ok, so I have wanted an A roadster for years, litterally my "dream" car. My good friend had this pop up for sale, so I couldn't resist. Yeah, it's rough, but it's mine!!! The cowl is in decent shape, the doors are better than average for a roadster, and the quarters are...well...rough. I do have a nice subframe, and everything else I can scrounge, as this is a long term project for me.

You know, my Dad always told me when you get a project, start with the nicest car you can....

 

I like the mockup pic

 

May the Rodgods be with you. I've always said you can restore a car from a hubcap.
good luck!

 

Sweet, I was piecing one together until I got bored and just bought a whole roadster. Good luck, I'm sure it will turn out cool if your coupe is any indication. Man I love that car

 

Sweet....FrankenRoadster! I'm jelous. Luke

 

DAMN! hahaha... i need one

 

nice project,i like th mock up

 

At least you have one to start with!!!

 

Pretty nice looking dash rail on it. I am having a heck of a time locating one for mine.

 

psh thats not rough at all. good score

 

ill help you weld it back up......no biggie chris!

 

2X on the coupe. If you use that as your model the roadster will turn out just fine.

Frank

 

Good luck!

 

Hey Chris, congrats on the roadster. I'm sure you will make it look right. I've seen people start with lots worse.

Mike

 

I love to see a pile of roadster parts! .... I'll be looking to follow your build! Starting off better than i did! - Kyle

 

That's a pretty nice body to start with, unreal how these still turn up after 77 plus years. That left quarter looks exactly like what I started with on mine, I only had 11 bullet holes in mine though. I was amazed that it still held its shape with the big 45 caliber holes in it.
Looks like all you need are subrails, are you going to build 'em or buy brookville ones?

 

Thanks guys! I have a nice orriginal set of subrails in storage, but I don ot know what they came from. Are all 30-31's the same regardless of body??

 

Just when i think you have already found all the good deals you manage to turn another one up. good luck, what are your plans for it?

 

Well, I bought an orriginal 32 frame last weekend over in Montana, and now this. I have always wanted a pretty early roadster and have collected parts for years. I have a 32 rear end, heavy axle, 32 steering box, 59AB and early trans. Pretty run of the mill, but thats how I really like em. Chopped and raked windshield, undropped axle, unsplit wishbone...jus simple. I really need a 32 wishbone now!!!

 

Hmm sounds awesome, very similar to how im building my roadster, can wait to see this evolve into a car

 

IT can be done, Great find:



TAke your time!

 

I think the subrails are the same, the floors differ some.

At least you have a good pile of pieces, the rest is just a big jigsaw puzzle.

 

I hope you post the progress. I have a friend who has built a roadster and a roadster pick up from swapmeet parts and both are trophy winners.

 

Bloody hell,Chris!Did it come with instructions!!!I'm sure you can get it done.You didn't let the grass grow under your feet,since buying your Deuce rails.Good work Man.

 

Not all subrails are the same on model A's. There are some differences in them but the only one I think that would concern you is whether your subrail is for a closed car or a open car and the difference will be in the door sill.

 

Just throw it together and the rest will buff right out! Not a bad start, I'd say. I'm pretty much a closed car guy but there's just something about a roadster. I'll probably have to have one too, someday.

 

is it done yet?
..cool score.

 

hell yeah!!!i just picked up one about a month or two ago myself....congrats and it will work! if you will build it..it will go!

 

i used a brookville subrail and pieced my roadster back together, i welded it up with the cross channels then but the backhalf on snug the went with the cowl and door onto the front, then welded the doors shut so when you weld braces in there the doors stay level, i thought it was gunna be hard but in all actuality it was cake!

 

Your gonna' do WHAT with that?!!!
Really though, workable little pile-0-parts.
Chopped50Ford's is a prime example of what a man can do.

We'll be watching

Looks kind of like our yard art/compost bin