Thread: 1931 Model A Coupe

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After repairing the top, I widened the the bottom area to fit the running board.
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I filled several holes not needed on the flange.
Rich

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I fabbed a new brace for the area that connects to the running board.
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I had to split the fender in several places to fit the arch of the fender well. I'm
not using fender welt, and want a tight fit.
Rich

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Almost ready.
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Finally like it.
Rich

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Moving to front cowl area. I could not live with this gap.I had already repaired this
area, and had replaced panel to match existing original!
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I bit the bullet, and replaced it. I will address the bottom left corner when I remove
body.
Rich

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Of course the door had to be redone to match. Oh well, it's done.
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Reformed, and added piece here.

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I formed a complete new piece to fit the running board rather than have 2 welds.
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I cut, and reshaped the repo fender braces, here I'm finishing the outter hole
for the carriage bolt. It needs to be spot on, it has a wire edge.
Rich

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I cut this panel in three pieces. I trimmed the bottom off, and ran a new bead to
match the raised side pieces. Lots of fussing around to get the proper
clearance around the bottom of the grill shell.
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I see some cars without this piece, I think it adds a lot to the car. Now I have
to do the other side.
Rich

I'll have to stop posting on this thread for awhile. I have been recovering from
surgery, and have not been able to work out in the shop. Last couple days I
been doing some bench work. This sitting around drives me crazy! LOL
I want to use a original 31 IN plate, of course they are a odd size. I bought
one of those adjustable frames, but of course I had to modify it. I like the
looks of the old plate, and will not repaint it.
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Rich

Keep up the nice work Rich!

Great work. All that metal work will set it off for sure!

Not much to report on my Coupe, but helped a friend of mine
with a little project. He wanted a cover to hide the dizzy, and wires
which would match his air cleaner. I made a simple hammer form
with rounded edges to form a piece of 3003 .063 alum. over which
I had run a couple of beads in.

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Rich

Here is the piece after forming. We later welded some extensions on the sides
so it would cover more, I missed taking pics as I was busy.

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Heres the finished piece after the owner sanded, and buffed.

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Rich

Heres the truck it's going in:

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Another of his trucks:

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Oh, another of his trucks!

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Another piece of jewelry! And loads of pics to boot... your just to good to us!

Fun project , he's the friend that 'donated' the front end for my Coupe project. He's
a pretty good metal man, that gray trk has the cab extended with a 6" strip down the middle of the doors.
Rich