I bought the Black one not the Grey one!

Well I finally got a new project that I would like to get to drive on a more regular basis.Finally showed up on Thursday as was having some issues with the guy bringing it up here.Purchased at the LA Roadster show,after going between a couple of other sedans.Is a 29 and a driver but definitely has some issues which I will take care of along the way.The body is what impressed me most as it is very straight and rust free.I know that there are some educated folks here that can help me out so am looking forward to picking folks brains.Got a chance to line it up with this C130 today after our local 4th parade. Cheers Roger

Nice looking little tudor you got there. What are your plans for it?

Don

Would like to use it more as a daily driver.Some of the welding is a little poor and the rear suspension setup has a lot to be desired.Not sure yet if i will chop it but that is a possibility.Plan on driving it for the time being and seeing what it needs.Did a good once over this weekend and the wiring and several other issues need some definite work,which I will address as time permits.Has no real guages and turn signals etc which bothers me but thought it safe to drive short distances so that I could get a feel for it.Must say it did bring a smile to my face as it is a bare bones Hot Rod which is what I wanted so that I could personalize to my taste and style.

From what I can see in the one picture they did use some good components on it. Should make you a good start to make it your own.

Don

Roger,saw it last night on Loris facebook page...It looks good,you look comfortable in it,,it needs an inch or three out of its roof,,:D,but dont let Hugh near it if he comes up..he might take a bit more..:LOL:

Yeh Robin,Lori wants me to chop but I kind of like it.That will be a while down the road one way or the other.Don they did use decent components and definitelty have a good package to start with.

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Yeh Robin,Lori wants me to chop but I kind of like it.That will be a while down the road one way or the other.Don they did use decent components and definitelty have a good package to start with.

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Congrats on the purchase, Roger!! Looks pretty sweet! I like it unchopped too.:)

I too like it unchopped though it does need "something" but not sure what. I'm partial to the '32 style grille shell which might have the effect of looking a little longer in the front.

{We have a ski equipped C130 Antarctic support group about 6-8 miles from my home -I was a member after my army tour, but they had C97's then - and should think about a photo of my car at their display aircraft eventually}

Roger,
Love the sedan, looks like you have a great start and it's good you can drive while you iron things out. Let's have some more pics and more details.

Jack.

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I too like it unchopped though it does need "something" but not sure what. I'm partial to the '32 style grille shell which might have the effect of looking a little longer in the front.

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I'm not sure if it's just the angle of the photo but it does appear to squat a little in the rear end instead of the traditional hotrod rake to the front. Maybe that's something to check out unless you prefer it that way. I usually prefer full-fendered cars but these fender-less sedans look pretty cool! Have fun with it, Roger!

Yes that is what it needs, its ass needs a new napkin and a wipe to raise it up to get that rake right. I personally love the grille and the roof height. Even the colour scheme appeals so enjoy your new toy Roger.

Gray one needs some graphics to break it up a little.........................just sayin'.

Thanks for all the responses,have just come back from getting it titled in my name and boy does CA ream you on that one.Figured it would be a couple of hundred at the most,well $700+ later it is in my name.Anyway now can look forward to the future and getting where I want it.The rear does need to come up and after looking under there I will possibly put coilovers as it needs some modification due to the driveshaft hitting the floor and am not sold on the mono spring setup.Would like to get some turn signals going on the front,any ideas.Also need to figure out what to do for a speedometer.Will take a few pics later today and post so that you can see what i am dealing with.thanks Roger

Roger,some of the guys down here are using Harley turn signals,,dont ask me what model/year..cant help there. Personal choice I guess,as they are an unobtrusive unit from what I have seen..Good luck with ya mods..Sounds like Ca have a similar system to us,,,ream till ya squeal..:D They probably dont like those horrible MODIFIED gas guzzling monsters that put regular people off their lattes..:LOL:

Roger who needs a speedo when you just tag along with the speed everybody else is doing?LOL. Robin took the words right out of my mouth on the indicators too. Put a big rev counter in and mark the glass were 30 mph is etc. thats what we did when me and my mate built a rally car .

A mechanical speedometer would be very reasonably price, Autometer and Stewart Warner have some that would fit the era and them of the build. My GM parts guy at a dealership here in town has a book with a nice little chart in it for determining the right speedo gear, takes in the tire diameter, rear gear, and final drive ratio of the tranny. What kind of trans is in the car, anyway? The electronic speedometers are neat, simple to calibrate, but quite a bit more spendy.....

If you need a speedo, again, the mechanicals are almost foolproof, but they can be a PITA to get real accurate. Then there is the 'potential' problem of routing that cable. The electronics use a Hall effect transducer with 2 or 3 wires and are simple to install. The Auto Meter's are very easy to calibrate. My VDO has too many steps unless you know the pulse count. The electronics are dead on if calibrated right:D

The tranny is a 700r4 which I know very little about and need to do some research as it has a very hard shift coming out of 1st.Have added a pic of the interior as I am presently using the original gas tank and so that only leaves room for that center guage cluster which will be tough to add extra guages.That was why I was thinking electronic as the cable may be hard to route.

That 700R4 - make sure the TV cable is adjusted correctly - that misadjustment seems to be the death of many of these transmissions

If you are still using that cowl gas tank, before you purchase any gauges, check the depth between the dash and tank. Some Hot Rod style gauges use a bulky plug which adds significant depth - Auto Meter has posts for connections, but is still over 2.25". VDO is 2.9" but has a plug and wires that add another 1" or so. Others are probably similar. Consider going with another gas tank, maybe (myself, I don't care much for 10 gallons of hi-test near my lap on an 85 year old car)

Buying an existing car, if it's got good/appropriate basics, is a fun way to go. Incrementally evolve it into "your car" while enjoying it (hopefuiiy).

A couple thoughts on the gauge issues you've offered. The stock speedo is cable driven and there's access for that. The original speedo could be a fine option for what you've got there. As for additional gauges there are several options. Model A part suppliers have a couple options that are based on ol' timey pieces. One is a two gauge panel that conforms to the bottom center of the dash, looks a bit more integral than the typical straight panel more suited for later model stuff. Also there's a panel that fits around the stock column and has a gauge on either side, again, conforming to the bottom of the A dash. Won't probably work with that hurky late model column, but then, if it were me, that's one of the first things I'd be changing (after any critical mechanical/safety necessities) because it's out of character with the rest of the car vibe. Another thing to be mindful of is how the column is hung. On stock Model A's years of vibration and fatigue can cause the fuel tank to crack at the column mount that's attached to the bottom of the tank. Again, can't tell how they mounted that later model column, but if they just rigged some kind of clamp to the stock piece it could be trouble eventually.



Edit: Here's a pic of my stock style dash, still using the original fuel tank, with stock speedo, fuel gauge, oil press, and temp (also have an amp gauge down lower next to the panel with ignition), just to give you an idea. You could also do something like that unit I've got hanging under the center that conforms to the bottom of the tank shape. It's a fabricated piece rather than the commercially available ones.

Thanks for the input guys,definitely gives me something to think about.That column definitely is out of place Bob and need to add that to the list.Can anyone head me in the direction of setting up the 700R4 correctly.Thanks Roger

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That column definitely is out of place Bob and need to add that to the list.

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Yes, but the tilt wheel is kinda nice to have. Changing the steering wheel would go a long ways towards making it look appropriate! ;-)

CA does like to take more than their fair share in the title transfer game! On the bright side, it would have been even more if you had done it before July 1 when the "temporary" hike on fees expired. Of course, if the Gov gets his way, those hikes will be permanent.....argh! Sorry to go down that road.....back to you and your cool car!

Holy Cow:eek:,
$700+. When I transfered the title to my 34 in 66, Santa Clara, I think it was less than $10. Just another reason not to move back to Ca.:rolleyes:;):LOL:

Jack.