model A coupe

[cornfield customs]

got this last weekend. started on it wednesday (2/29) built the frame, and started setting up the rear end, engine, trans and front, and removed the make shift floor to get it sitting right. here is the progress at the end of day 3

the body i started with

removed the fenders

getting a game plan

the drive train

tapered the front rails

"Z" ing the rear section of the frame, internally shear load gusseted

 

[cornfield customs]

starting to come together

body on the frame

motor set on stands ready for to start fabbing mounts

rear cross member and spring perch

frame inside of body

 

[Mr.Gussett]

Looking Good !

Looking Good Mike!
Is this '' YOUR '' car or another customer?

 

[cornfield customs]

customer car, you know me and not being able to build a car for me lol

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Sweet...can the alternator

 

[GJunktionMike]

You make this look to easy. [cl

 

[BillM]

Yeah, not only does he make it look easy, he does it so well, and SO fast t that sometimes I feel like giving up!!
Just kidding.....it is actually very inspiring...

Keep it up, and keep the pictures coming...

 

[jfg455]

I like it! though I confess to seeing it on the FB...

 

[JeremyL]

Love it!

 

[cornfield customs]

made a small amount of progress that is worth showing today, made the k member, with removable center section for the trans x member

bending the k member

both sections bent

side sections tacked in and rear cross member tacked in

start of the trans cross member

tacked in trans cross member, waiting on the rubber mount to finish the mount

 

[Dirtyrat]

Moving right along!
I need more tools =)

 

[Hunter1]

Moving right along!
I need more tools =)

I second that!

 

[jfg455]

I like using the tube connectors like these ones for the crossmember. nice clean look to it.

 

[cornfield customs]

nice, i have never seen tube connectors like that before, i may have to look into them

 

[jfg455]

here is a 4x4 thread on all the manufacturers. Or you could do them yourself. You have the skills!

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=863647

 

[cornfield customs]

worked on the motor mounts for a few hours today

 

[Neverdone]

Well........ I'm jealous............ Nice Job!!!

 

[BUSTEDKNUCKLE]

LOVE IT!..........nice work as always.............


Curt[cl

 

[cornfield customs]

more progress made on the coupe today. got a 32 heavy **** drop axle in for the car. and got it rolling supporting itself. here are the pics at the end of the 6th day of work this car

the ****

lower spring mount on the bones

and rolled it out side for a good look

 

[hotrod preacher]

[cl[cllovn it!

are you gonna run stock brakes on those wide five hubs? curious b/c i love the look but dont personally like drum brakes that much