1930 Model A

[Crestronwizard]

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[Crestronwizard]

I'm really excited about this one. In a barn since 1957 or so. Even had some hay in it, lol. 1950's battery charger, original seats, All the original glass except the passenger door and still operates :). This one's going to be down N' dirty but should be fun!

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[Crestronwizard]

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[migg400]

Looks like lots of HISTORY sitting there! Good luck with the build....

[Crestronwizard]

Going to put the 2003 Cobra DOHC engine in it that I was originally going to use in the Mustang. Leaning towards carburetor and an automatic. 9 inch for the rear and a mild chop.

[r.a.w.rods]

Cant wait to see what you do. Ive got a 31 5 window I cant decided what to do with it.

[astroracer]

I'll be watching also. I have a 31 Tudor that is waiting in the wings...

[dontlifttoshift]

Going to put the 2003 Cobra DOHC engine in it that I was originally going to use in the Mustang. Leaning towards carburetor and an automatic. 9 inch for the rear and a mild chop.

May I suggest a Y block instead?

[Crestronwizard]

If you know someone to buy this 4.6 ;)

[dontlifttoshift]

:D So no hood then?

[78CobraII]

How about a '29 A with Cosworth BDA power, 5-speed, and cast aluminum wheels patterned on the original wooden spoke wheels: http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/hrdp_0803w_1929_model_a_touring_car/

[Crestronwizard]

Maybe I'll rebuild the factory. LOL

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[astroracer]

Maybe I'll rebuild the factory. LOL

Yes Sir! A Turboed Banger! Sweet.

[Paul_J]

Since the subject of bangers came up here's a video you may have seen. I also included the link to the build.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFSGSL3Nrmc

http://www.mat.fi/n_index.php?nav=gallery_view&gallery=project1929fordmodel-a&g=13

[Crestronwizard]

We put a battery to the horn and it still works!! :).

[Crestronwizard]

Since the subject of bangers came up here's a video you may have seen. I also included the link to the build.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFSGSL3Nrmc

http://www.mat.fi/n_index.php?nav=gallery_view&gallery=project1929fordmodel-a&g=13

Awesome! I love the idea of factory looking aftermarket wheels. Makes me laugh at the people complaining that he didn't restore it to original. Two big thumbs up to that guy

[RMMiller]

Scary to think about how fast that car can travel on original suspension.

[MichaelLeeHearn]

I love the car.
As for the little flat 4, they are getting harder to find, very nice motor just not a lot of power. Odd thing is the best place to find the motors are on old generators.

I have a '32 all original roadster that my Grandfather bought new.

I am looking at building a 32 sedan delivery body, that my grandfather had bought used. Which we do not have the chassis or drivetrain to any longer.

[MSTSFabbed]

So what are the plans for this thing suspension wise? Full custom chassis and craziness???

I'm excited to see it. That's a lot of rust repair ahead of you...

[Crestronwizard]

So what are the plans for this thing suspension wise? Full custom chassis and craziness???

I'm excited to see it. That's a lot of rust repair ahead of you...

That's the best part...............there will actually be very little rust repair :). It's getting a full chassis that we'll build in house. Chop 3" and channeled around 4". Putting the 2003 all aluminum 4.6 DOHC cobra engine that I had planned to originally use in the mustang with an AOD tranny and a 9". Coil overs and a straight front axle (most likely) with disc brakes all around. Other than fixing the rust around some of the lower parts of the body and taking the running boards off I'm not doing anything else body wise :).

[Crestronwizard]

If anyone needs the factory frame/wheels/engine/tranny let me know.

[Crestronwizard]

Welding the doors

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Bracing the body

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[Crestronwizard]

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[Crestronwizard]

Grabbed a 9" Rearend today so that's covered. Just have to decide if we're 100% committed to using the 4.6 or going a different route. Going to chop it tomorrow and then build the new frame.

[SicMonte]

I have a 29 Model A....will everything work on mine?

[MSTSFabbed]

Ok sweet! I'm excited to watch. You thinking of running a cage too?

[Crestronwizard]

I have a 29 Model A....will everything work on mine?

Not sure. I'll ask Kelly and let you know.

[Crestronwizard]

Ok sweet! I'm excited to watch. You thinking of running a cage too?
Right now the plan is just to get it up and going a.k.a. Rat Rod style. It's a shop car so I'm sure it will get constant updates.

[Crestronwizard]

Top Off

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Back on, minus 3" :)

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[drflex]

I have a 29 Model A....will everything work on mine?

yes

[linkstar69]

Neat litte car.

[Z06killinSBF]

That looks much better

[Olav]

Seen this :
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/01/1929-ford-model-with-250-hp-cosworth.html

[Crestronwizard]

Seen this :
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/01/1929-ford-model-with-250-hp-cosworth.html

That's pretty cool!

[Crestronwizard]

No............it's the UPS guy dropping off a bunch of parts!!! Time to get busy :)

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[KnightMare]

The picture of the car with the roof chopped got the old Munsters theme song playing in my head, looks mean

[Crestronwizard]

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[MSTSFabbed]

Hey that's got some good clean steel under there! Looks great!

[Crestronwizard]

Setting Up the Welding Table

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The Rear Rails...........Handmade by Kelly & Josh

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One of the Front Rails

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[chpr1972]

every body chops these cars it would be refreshing to see some built with stock top height good luck on the build!!!!!!!!!!

[Crestronwizard]

every body chops these cars it would be refreshing to see some built with stock top height good luck on the build!!!!!!!!!!

I saw a few @ Goodguys Charlotte that weren't chopped. Thought about not chopping. Looking at another one this morning..........maybe we won't chop it :)

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Do you happen to have both of the oregon plates? If so would you consider getting rid of them?

[Crestronwizard]

Do you happen to have both of the oregon plates? If so would you consider getting rid of them?

Actually I do and I would

[FRENCHBLUE72]

P.m. sent..

[number98]

Hey man, where are the updates?

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Very cool project!!!

[Kcrain]

We need to see more updates on this model a.
Keith

[Auto Rod Technologies]

I agree

[1989GTA]

I hope he did not chop it.

[Crestronwizard]

Hi Guys. Well, the Model A ended up the victim of a trade. It's in good hands though, at the shop of Kelly Murphy, who does all my metal work.