My new ol 28

Tyster36 · Jun 17, 2012

Picked up a RUST FREE 28 Model A Tudor. Not sure if the fenders will come off this one. They are near perfect. Just thinking of trans planting the drivetrain a go with it. maybe a 3" chop too. Open to ideas, let me have em.

Blue Eyed Devil · Jun 17, 2012

Hydraulic brake conversion, dropped axle, big n' little bias plys and THAT'S IT!

Don't mess with success...

Tyster36 · Jun 17, 2012

The engine i think is hurt. I drove around the block, lot of blow by and got hot really fast. Thinking maybe a v-6/auto so i don't have to modify the firewall or box the frame.

Sam_Fear · Jun 17, 2012

I might stop at the juice brakes. Although a chop would be hard to resist.

This is one of my favorites:

Blue Eyed Devil · Jun 17, 2012

Tyster36 said:
The engine i think is hurt. I drove around the block, lot of blow by and got hot really fast. Thinking maybe a v-6/auto so i don't have to modify the firewall or box the frame.

V-6 auto?? Yuck.

I undertsand your want for an upgrade but that's gonna kill that car. If you want to update the drivetrain go with a 2.0 or 2.3 Ford 4 banger and a 5 speed. They are widely available, reliable, respond well to performance upgrades and are highly supported by the aftermarket. Not only that, but they fit very well in the smaller engine bay and don't look that out of place in a car such as yours. It is actually a pretty popular swap. Lots of info out there on it if you do some digging...

Here's a few in different stages of dress -

Shea Laking · Jun 17, 2012

Blue Eyed Devil said:
V-6 auto?? Yuck.

I undertsand your want for an upgrade but that's gonna kill that car. If you want to update the drivetrain go with a 2.0 or 2.3 Ford 4 banger and a 5 speed. They are widely available, reliable, respond well to performance upgrades and are highly supported by the aftermarket. Not only that, but they fit very well in the smaller engine bay and don't look that out of place in a car such as yours. It is actually a pretty popular swap. Lots of info out there on it if you do some digging...

Here's a few in different stages of dress -

x2

If you're not scared of electronics, a turbo 2.3/5-speed from a turbo T-bird would be sweet.

I wouldn't chop it, either. Getting tired of ridiculous chops... Just my $.02....

Nice score, regardless.

Regards,
Shea

Tyster36 · Jun 17, 2012

I know a guy that has, and i quote "20 running flat heads". That is what he told me yesterday. That'd be cool for sure.

earthman · Jun 17, 2012

Wonderful 'ol Ford! I totally agree with BED

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Got a 2.3 in my '30. Open driveline conversion from Speedway. Mine is getting worked on now but i was out having fun all weekend every weekend and never saw the big motor, on the ground super rats anywhere except the shows.

Bamamav · Jun 17, 2012

As solid as that car is, there's no way I'd cut it up. Juice brakes, fix the banger or like suggested, 2.3 or 2.5 Ford motor with a 5 speed. I wouldn't do anything that couldn't be changed back to original, I.E. bolt in stuff only. Lots of cut up cars around, stone stocker bodies hard to find.....

rex1927 · Jun 17, 2012

Repair it and drive

I could never alter that fine a car.
If I had it,I would rebuild engine,fix overheating problem and drive it stock.
Not many left that good.[dr
Just my 2 cents worth.

maverickmk · Jun 17, 2012

Bamamav said:
As solid as that car is, there's no way I'd cut it up. Juice brakes, fix the banger or like suggested, 2.3 or 2.5 Ford motor with a 5 speed. I wouldn't do anything that couldn't be changed back to original, I.E. bolt in stuff only. Lots of cut up cars around, stone stocker bodies hard to find.....

That is what I would do as well. I like it just as it is, but would definitely upgrade the brakes. But, a chop would be hard to resist, I have to be honest

Dirtyrat · Jun 17, 2012

Seriously I would have a hard time cutting up a solid car like that one...
I suggest only minor changes and no chop...

Paul_J · Jun 17, 2012

Wow, what a clean car! The first thing I thought of was the Model A sleeper I saw a few years ago. The owner can switch the ignition modes and it sounds like an old banger engine. Then puts it in performance mode and hang on. I found the video. They show a dyno run at the end of the video.

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

Here's the build pictures!

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

Enjoy!

Tyster36 · Jun 18, 2012

I watched the build that Gas Monkey did on Fast n Loud. I going to try to use the original motor with a 5 spd conversion. I've found where they make some neat stuff for the 4 poppers like intakes, header, head..etc. No chop and lower it. It's going to be cool. LOL

Blue Eyed Devil · Jun 18, 2012

If you want to use the original engine for any serious use you will need to have the crank balanced - or find yourself a B Model engine, which was already done from the factory. Lot's of particulars on that early stuff...

Tyster36 · Jun 18, 2012

Found a local guy that will balance what i have. He also has a Model B engine in the corner, buried that he might sell, but doesn't really want too. Gonna send the title in this week before i do anything.

Tyster36 · Jun 19, 2012

Got it running a little better tonight. It was crackin and poppin like crazy. Blew the fuel out and it all cleared up. Must of been on the lean side. It does smoke when it warms up. The radiator leaks as well. An ol friend drove by and stopped and looked at it. SHE was tickled to death. She got out of the car and said to my wife, "that's a 28 right?". She used to have one. Then she told me she bought a new radiator for hers but never put it in. In was in the attic of her garage and if i wanted it i could have it. All i have to do is take her for a spin it the ol car sometime. I said no problem. So i guess i got a radiator for it. What luck is that?

Dirtyrat · Jun 20, 2012

Small world! Very lucky indeed!

Tyster36 · Jul 1, 2012

Haven't done anything to the car yet, but i did score some parts today. Followed up on a ad on the CL about a front axle. Was a 36 with the wishbones still attached($100). Got to asking if he had any other parts and ended up with the rear radius arms from a 36, 38 round spindles, set of 49 F1 front juice brakes. Gonna go back later for some more looking around. The guy had a 27 T roadster he built back in the 60's on a 32 frame, Halibran Quick change, Desoto Hemi and a 4 speed. It was cool.

Tyster36 · Jul 1, 2012

,,oohh ya, the best part $250 for all.

My new ol 28

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