'31 A Progress

[racer135]

Thanks for all the support guys!! Chassis, firewall and engine done!! All the wheels are done! Now it's time for reassembly! I've got some small things to paint, starter, generator, cooling goose necks, etc.. Now I can install the Lion Speed Head and get the header & intake bolted up. It's all down hill from here!! Excited is an understatement.

That engine damn near glows in the dark hahahaha!!! Nice!!!

 

[moronthethrottle]

Should have no troubles spotting an oil leak on that motor! Love it! Can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[piewagn]

Thanks guys!! I think I'm gonna Cast Blast the head tonight. I've got to paint the front engine mount so I can install it and remove the hoist, then I can install the cylinder head!

 

[piewagn]

Well, I piecut my bones to bring in my caster angle. I'm at 8 deg. left, and I added a half deg. on the right to get 8.5 deg. to compensate for "road crown". I used a digital angle meter/level we use to measure frame angle when aligning trucks to measure/adjust caster properly. I will have larger tires on the rear, so that will send the caster a little more toward negative. It should come in @ around 7/7.5 deg.. I "V" notched them and got good penetration on the welds. After filling the notches, I welded down along both sides, then one more down the center. I will be knocking them down some before repainting. I got my new front engine mount installed so I could remove the hoist. I will be installing the Lion Speed Head soon. I've painted it with Cast Blast. I will also be painting the lion head black, and I will be giving it red eyes, should look pretty cool. I can't wait to get this thing on all fours, it should be soon!

 

[piewagn]

One for Gastrick!!

Here's one of the Lion Speed Head! Will be goin' on next week!!

 

[The Rattler]

Here's one of the Lion Speed Head! Will be goin' on next week!!

Piewagn,
That head looks really cool. Can't wait to see it attached!

Rattler

 

[rockb1]

I really like that yellow. It really stands out. The motor looks great! your car is coming along nicely

 

[piewagn]

Hey, thanks man!! You guys are the best!! I really appreciate all the support. This is a very special project for me. The car was owned my my Sister in law who passed away about 15 yrs ago, her name was Elizabeth. She willed the car to my Pop, who has slowed down considerably, so he gave the car to me. I think he knew what I was going to do with it. I can't wait to see his face when he gets behind the wheel, and I'm sure Elizabeth would approve!!
I'm having a striper come in and put here name right below the rear window. It will be yellow, highlighted in black with "quotes".

 

[wrench]

Looks good Jim S., but I hear without Old Vets help this project wouldn't be as far along as it is. Little hint, Old Vet works faster the more you feed him Coors Light.

 

[piewagn]

Ah.....but he's just a ham 'n' egger! Yes, he seems to enjoy his special "fuel".

 

[piewagn]

And, he's the one with the Model A knowledge, I think he got it out of a Coors Light can!

 

[Gastrick]

Here's one of the Lion Speed Head! Will be goin' on next week!!

Bee-u-tee-ful!

I've only seen one Lion Head in my whole life. I took a photo of it.

 

[35Mastr]

Looks nice. I have never seen one of those heads. It is a very cool addition.

 

[piewagn]

Thanks Guys! Well, one step forward, two steps back. We finally got the suspension hung, but the center link was contacting the radius rods.
That's because of the piecut to get my caster in. So, I had to notch the radius rods. It came out pretty good, but that meant painting the rods for the third time! The front suspension is hung for good now, I've got all the wheels painted, now on to the rear brakes and drums. We should have that all done by the end of the week. I'm still waiting for the nuts for my head, hopefully I can have that installed by the end of the week also. We're trudging on!! Special thanks to Bobby Z, who has been a blessing through this whole thing, with out him, I wouldn't be as far along as I am! Just gotta keep the Coors Light flowin' ( for him that is ).

 

[piewagn]

Hmmm....after lookin' at the last pic, I think I better let Bob know the brake assembly is on upside down!!

 

[piewagn]

Well, the stripier made it out today!! I'll let the photos speak for that. I did get some things accomplished tonight. I cut the bumper brackets, and will be using the factory cross bar as a type of bumper/pushbar. I also found my location for the tail lamps and attatched them. The bar is drying right now, I will be securing it tomorrow. Also, is a photo of my "brake specialist", he is almost finished rebuilding the brake system. Can't wait to get the drums on so I can finally mount the tires, and get her on the ground. I'm still waiting on the nuts for the head! Thanks for all the support

 

[piewagn]

Here's my Guy!!

 

[Lightning]

Hey - is that LIons Head a duel plug head for a banger? If so, I would like to know how the dist. works.

 

[piewagn]

Gastrick took that pic. I'd like to know how the dist. work too. Maybe the cap has a single contact inside, splitting into two?? My head is the single plug version.

 

[Bandit Ls-1]

looks good man! i dont think ive ever seen a model a with an interior in it.... lol. cant weait to check her out on the ground. best of luck with the rest of the build.