"A" Basket Case

Tyster36 · May 12, 2013

Well, is sold my 28 A sedan cause i just wasn't into it. I really wanted a open wheeled hot rod. I came across a ad in a local paper for a 30-1 sedan body. I went, looked, bought, sold, kept some parts, went back and bought the rest of his parts. I sold some more, by now i'm money ahead. Went to a swap meet and bought this 29 coupe out of the back of a truck for $1500. By the time i figured it all up, i have about $500 in it after all the wheeling and dealing. YEAH!! As of know i'm about $1500 back into it as it sits.

Got a ol Mordrop axle:

A spring and crossmembers:

Frame to be:

and now:

skull · May 12, 2013

started

looks like a good start[P, power[S

Later

Tyster36 · May 12, 2013

I swept the frame rails in the front 4"s and kicked up the rear 12. I am running spring over axle on frt and rear. I'll be using a pair of 36 rear rods out back as well. I have it channeled 3" and planning on chopping it 4. I found a set of 40's 16's and bought some 7.50's and 4.50 Firestones. Ought to have the rake

. Engine is going to be a mild cammed 350 with a 4 Strommy Weiand set up.
The Dudes like it. LOL

MercuryMac · May 13, 2013

Nice grab! I am always on the look out for a Model A coupe too, but don't have your good luck. Good luck to you and keep on tinkering.

Snake Farm · May 13, 2013

Tyster36 said:

[S Did it come with glue or did you have to buy your own

That's a good looking project and you can't beat the price!
Love the pic with the boys and it's good to see you fired up about a project again. [cl[cl

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skull · May 13, 2013

kit

it is a build your'e own A kit, only 4OO1 easy steps and you too can have the car of your'e dreams[ddd

Later

Tyster36 · May 13, 2013

Ya i sold my 36 IHC too soon. Shoild have kept it a drove it awhile. I am fired up on this one and will keep this build alive and kickin. Hope to have it up and running before fall.

Dirtyrat · May 13, 2013

Looks like a good start, sure does look like a plastic model all laid out in the yard like that!

GJunktionMike · May 13, 2013

Very cool, the troop looks ready to go.

Sam_Fear · May 13, 2013

Bonehead told me when I got my model A kit you're not supposed to take the parts off the parts tree until you're ready to use them!

Very cool man! Nice choice of tires and rims too. Might wanna hold off and do the chop at the end. Looks good without.

Tyster36 · May 13, 2013

Sam_Fear said:
Bonehead told me when I got my model A kit you're not supposed to take the parts off the parts tree until you're ready to use them!

Very cool man! Nice choice of tires and rims too. Might wanna hold off and do the chop at the end. Looks good without.

I have to chop it as per my wife and 6 yr old. LOL It's gonna get at least a 4" hair cut. If it were a nice body i wouldn't, but it's a basket case

Neverdone · May 15, 2013

That is a sweet lookin machine you have goin there so far!!

Tyster36 · May 19, 2013

No pics, but i got most of the floor structure done this weekend along with squaring up that ol ragged body. Man was it a ***** to get square. I guess laying in the corner in pieces for 20 yrs didn't help much. Gotta have it out to my buddy's shop Wednesday for the floor pans and trunk area done. He's going on vac and needs some cash, so i busted my *** this weekend to get things done on it. I'll get some pics next couple days.

Tyster36 · May 21, 2013

a lil progress. Going to finish up the truck structure at my buddy's. Aslo goig to make a x member for the frame and a radius rod mount bar.

Tyster36 · Jun 9, 2013

Makin a lil headway.

earthman · Jun 10, 2013

Nice work Tyster. Well done sheet metal work like that is always impressive to see.

Tyster36 · Jun 22, 2013

Suppose to pick up my engine this weekend. My carbs and intake is done. **** York from Dicks Hot Rod Carbs did the rehab work. Amazing how it turned out.
Before:

Now:

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MercuryMac · Jun 22, 2013

Keep on tinkering, Tyster, you're doing fine.

bob w · Jun 22, 2013

I love the 4 two's set up. That will get a lot of attention.

Dirtyrat · Jun 22, 2013

I think it looks really really good, very unique to me!

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