1930 model a rat

[pushrod249]

Hi my is Don Hamblin, and I live in Lockport NY. I have never built a car before but I've jumped in with both feet. Here is a few pics of what I'm starting with.

 

[Bonehead]

Looks like a very good start.

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Looks good, all you lack is finishing.

 

[buckeyedon]

Your well on your way. Keep us posted . Looks good.

 

[chipper]

try to keep us posted better than that dang guy out in New Mexico on his 35 binder

 

[Barber]

Your farther along than I am.....

 

[pushrod249]

progress

thanx for the kind words guys. I'm not the best at documenting my progress. I get caught up in the moment and forget to take pictures.

 

[pushrod249]

progress

more rad/fan mount the old fridge door will become my grillshell it is a foodorama the louvered panel will be reworked to match the taper of the framerails it will become the cover of a box I'm building into the frame to hide the computer and a few other unsightly odds and ends. did I mention the motor is a 4.3 v8 from a '96 caprice classic she'll have a drivers side airbag and abs. I know it's not old school but both the body and the caprice were free and my friends free truly is priceless!

 

[pushrod249]

open to closed

my '96 motor has a closed cooling system but I'm running a rad for a '64-66 mustang with an open system. My question is how should I close up the rad? thanx in advance

 

[pushrod249]

pics

just some more to look at.

 

[pushrod249]

photos

lets try that again