first build model a

[stealnart]

this is my first build and i wanted to start getting some pics up so i can get some input from the pros. I think its a 29 model a body that i found in a garbage heep and i wanted to save it. the motor is a 327 with a turbo 400 trans. ford 9 in rear end (not sure what the gear ratio is). made the frame myself. want to do a suicide front axle ummm.... more to come later Thanks

 

[Flipper_1938]

...needs bigger back tires!

 

[stealnart]

The tires are just a old trailer axle I had laying around makes it easier move

 

[CORPO]

...needs bigger back tires!

haha.. i like that...

Looks good.. no expert on the model a's but I would agree... looks like a 29 to me!

 

[donsrods]

Nice find on the body. Do you have the doors? Those can be the expensive part.

I assume the engine is not resting at it's final angle? You want the tailshaft down about 3 degrees and the rear end pinion up 3 degrees. Block up the car at the ride height and stance you like and set blocks under everything to get your firewall and other clearances.

Looks like a good start.

Don

 

[ripgut775]

good start bro and a good find

 

[stealnart]

some more pictures from when i found the body and the progress

 

[stealnart]

pic of my grille

 

[goose-em]

You have come a long ways with that body for sure.

Keep it up, looking good

 

[Paul_J]

Yes, that is a Model A. It's (was) a 28 or 29 2 door sedan. Cool project.......

 

[38fordtruck]

nice car and nice posters

 

[stealnart]

Thanks guys.
Still very much in mock up stage. Spent last night working on my buddys 69 dodge dart so nothing new to report

 

[silverskull]

lurking

just peeking in to see how it goes ......

 

[stealnart]

looking for a little help on my front axle i have a straight axle but looking for a cheaper way to get it together without spending hundreds with speedway

 

[choppintops]

What all do you have on the front end to give us a starting point to work with?

 

[Blue Eyed Devil]

looking for a little help on my front axle i have a straight axle but looking for a cheaper way to get it together without spending hundreds with speedway

There's no way to cheap out on a front end. EVERYTHING should be new or completely rebuilt. Your life depends on it, so it might be worth a few hundred bucks...

 

[stealnart]

thats what i thought right now it is a model a front axle with the old drum brakes and not that i wanted to get by with anything just wondered if there where any tricks of the trade to make a safe but affordable front axle i will post pics of what i have so far and any help is appreciated

 

[choppintops]

You can use the axle, just put 37-48 Ford pass spindles on it. Then you have unlimited choice of brakes.

Do you have the wishbone or and radius rods for it?

 

[stealnart]

Front axle

 

[stealnart]

after my frame sitting on the way side for much to long i am back in the shop building. Got from axle from speedway and need to get under my hood and get back onit