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Im picking up a model a sedan body this weekend and im trying to decide on a direction for it. I like the older traditional look, as well as the rat look, but they are kinda overplayed at this point. Im thinking gasser, it`s getting trendy, but not to many a`s running around. Or im thinking late 60`s- 70`s hot rod, not to many of that stlye around either. My problem is i am having trouble finding pics to get ideas from.

I did a brief google search, and the search function on the hamb, but not to much help.
Im thinking 70`s cause i already have a set of crager rims, and lets face it, i really dont have the money to do it the way i really want.

I would really like to chop, tub and put a huge motor with blower in it, but that`s not gonna happen.

Any good pics ???

John, did you get the one from Jake? Here are a couple I like. I will get you another that I like too, as soon as I can see Dan. He's saving that picture because it's what he wants to do with the one he has stored away.

Don

Is it just the body or does it come with fenders, running boards, etc? To be a gasser, according to the old rules from the 60's, it would need fenders, hood top, grille shell, etc. If it doesn't have fenders, you can do it as an old altered class car. Somewhere I have a pic of one I shot way back in 1961. If you're interested in doing that style, I'll try to find the pic & post it here...

Ah! Don posted that up as I was writing mine. The altered pic I have is similar to that yellow one only not as high in the front...

Why yes Don, i am getting the one from Jay. Ive been trying to haggle him out of it since before he got it here, but since taxes are coming tomorow im finally getting it from him.

I really like the first two pics! The yellow one is just what i was looking for! the only thing i dont really like is the back being way lower than the front.

I guess Jim is correct in i like the altered class style. Did they all run mag rims? Or can i get away with running stock steelies and keep the correct look?

You can run the steelies HRD This one's a class legal gasser. Not a sedan but close enough to get the picture.

To each his own, but I think this lakes/track style is a good option. While this is a '32 there's no reason the same theme wouldn't work with an A sedan.

Hot Rod, Here's another gasser Mdl A while its not a sedan its good for an idea or two. I like your plan to by the way.

Roland

if you do decide to go with steelies or chrome reverse www.rallyamerica.com has some good deals

and www.team3wheels.com has some cool old style ones

Thanks guys!!! you rule!!!! Bob you know me to well!!I love me some lakes racers. One of these days ill get off my arse and get to bonaville. I had a dream of 214! thats the speed ill run when i get there.

You guys are great!!! i can always count on you too help me whith the answers i need.

Hey Bill, that vicky is close enough!! thanks brother!!!! Hows that engine swap working out?? that firewall is killer, post up some pics.

Originally Posted by hotroddaddy

Hey Bill, that vicky is close enough!! thanks brother!!!! Hows that engine swap working out?? that firewall is killer, post up some pics.

Good timing for that question man. I fired it up today for the first time and I'm very excited. It sounds healthy! I haven't even tried to dial it in yet but it seems like it will not take much. Everything seems pretty close right out of the gate. I still have a few things to finish but it looks like I'll make BP with it unless something breaks

Glad to hear it going smooth! I cant wait to see it. I hope the trip goes ok, that`s a pretty long haul for you.

Well im now the proud owner of a model a. It needs some work, but dont they all. Ill get some pics up soon.

Good deal and congrats Hotroddaddy. I'm anxious to see it.