My hemi powered A-bone coupe thread.

[Hot Rod Michelle]

Okay, so I have had this '31 A-bone coupe for about five years. In that span of time, I have changed my mind a few times, as to what power train I wanted, how low the chop, and what the final paint scheme would be. However, I can safely say, that my indecisiveness is nearly at an end. My project hot rod coupe is near completion.

Here are some photos to get you all started.[P

I hope you like it.

 

[ratrodney]

Sweet! Nothin like an old Hemi to complete a neat ole Rat rod. Way to go! RR[cl

 

[fuzz]

I love a chopped Model A even more than a duce. I also like the traditional stance where the rear tire fits the wheel house, don't like the body dropped too far. A hemi is a perfect power plant for the tradional hot rod. Well it looks like you've captured my attention so I'll be watching this build all the way to completion. ..[PGreat job!!...[cl

 

[Hot Rod Michelle]

Cool, thanks guys. I'm glad it meets the triple R seal of approval.[

 

[Hot Rod Michelle]

Yea, when I first got it, it was an old drag car. That means, no chopp and about eight inches of heavy channel. So, my builder unchanneled it to be somewhere in the neighborhood of three inches of channel and chopped the top four and three quarters inches. Its a not quite five inch chop.

The power comes from a 330 DeSoto and the transmission is a mid sixties Ford Top Loader four speed. Currently, the third member is an old 1940 Banjo Ford rear end, but, I'm thinking it won't last with the power the hemi is putting down. So, I have found a '57 Ford 9" housing and then I will just need a good pumpkin; of which a fellow from my car club said he would give me a good one for a "C" note.[cl

Then, I should be puttin around the valley pretty soon, like!
Racing all the Tuners from stop light to stop light.[ddd

 

[CR55]

Some excellent choices. Just right on the chop and channel. Plus hemi power! Keep the pics coming....CR

 

[Hot Rod Michelle]

Ok, here is another pic or two.

 

[hotrod preacher]

really a good looking project- your "indecisiveness" has led you to a path of hot-rod perfection[cl

a good combo of the right look and the right parts makes for a huge dose of "rattitude"



i sure could use a can or 2 of that polish

 

[SugarRay8]

Awesome coupe! [cl

I’m looking forward to seeing more, please keep the pics coming.

 

[Gregster]

I'm withe everyone else , I think it looks great ! [cl

 

[Hot Rod Michelle]

Well, thank you all. I will post more pics as I have them available. [cl