Thread: 1931 Model A Build Started in 2007

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Thanks Guys I an still on it strong , to get done. still working it almost nightly to keep some things going .

Worked the WS frame some more tonight . Have it almost back to where it should be . I still have a couple low spots , but from building it up with small bead welds from where the rust was , I am getting excited . Getting it done and taking my time to get it right the first time .

I filed the contour on the frame a little , to find what low spots are left tomorrow will be its done day or Wednesday at the latest .







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Been a few weeks since I worked on the 31 . Sons wedding in GA. last week end . Then the Mongo Rot cold I have been fighting for more then a week .

I did get a little done tonight on the windshield frame . Then the son and I took out the side wood on the top . Henry didn't plan on this wood being removed was a good job getting it done . It was soft but not rotted out . Will get a new top kit to make it easier . Then the original type vynle will go on .

Well son a neighbor and I got the body off . Clean up the bottom and por15 it . Then I can plumb the brakes in Finish up some welding and get it painted . I am just going with a satin frame paint nothing fancy just clean .

Have to clean the rear end , paint , freshen engine ,paint get all the front suspension painted . Figure 3 days on engine its a low mileage one and a hard week end prepping and painting .

I ordered a New Top Wood kit because I am going to have the original vynle top reinstalled . I think that look is what will give it some class .

Last couple days been on the rod . Since I changed from the T-5 to a AOD I
had to redo the trans mount . I used a 65 Mustang trans cross-member works great .

I also did some pre measuring and placed in the master cylinder . Maybe now I can get some brake plumbing done . Work in reverse back to the cylinder this way I think it will be easier to strip and paint . Master may be off a little since I did it with the body off but it will be close . I will get it perfect once the body is back on .

Old trans mount



New trans mount



Master cylinder in kinda mocked up .

I like the look of the stock type roof, Bobby... It's actually more work then filling the hole, but on a sedan it just looks right! The whole project is coming along great! One more customer car to get finished up, then I get to spend some time on my stuff for a change! Maybe both of us get some cruizin' in this summer, Bobby!

Dave I sure hope to get some seat time in . The mustang and A are so close . I do drive the mustang around my street though . No glass , paint , or interior but its fun .

Few weeks back I took my 37 to the guy that worked on my A . He said I should get it back by winter all sheet metal done and suspension in .

I hope you get some seat time in the maro or Ranchstang been keeping a eye open here .

Maybe the 'maro...Ranchero is at least a couple years and a bunch of thousands of dollars away... For sure the pickup, should have it running sometime this week.... Then I get to rearrange my little garage, and make room for the '37 Plymouth so I can get back on it full time---which leaves the 'maro and Ranchero back in the corner----again.

Still have the Buick on the updated frame to ?? 37 Plymouth don't remember this one at all .

Originally Posted by bluestang67

Still have the Buick on the updated frame to ?? 37 Plymouth don't remember this one at all .

The Plymouth is one I'm building for a customer, the Buick is outside for the winter, updated frame is going to be replaced and the usual amount of mods to the body.... Got to do the Plymouth first, it pays real money!!!!!

Nothing wrong with real money . So you still banging at the shop .

Ok a little more update the wood kit I ordered came in . It was made by a master cabinet maker getting into this end . His templates where done from pieces already fit to a car and they sure fit like a glove .

So tonight I finished off getting the header out since I had already done the sides . The header fits snug and in place just like the sides , I am stoked no sanding to fit the pieces in .

Looks good, nice to get parts that fit!!
Ken

Are you going to leave the wood frame work inside, or go with steel?

I have a 30 Chevrolet sedan and the wood is shot. Mine is a hot rod and I am told that I have to go with steel in place of the wood for safety. Your thoughts?

I have a 1930 Chevrolet sadan which has a wooden interior frame that is rotten. I am told that I have to replace it with steel instead of a wood kit for saftey sake. Your thoughts?