Well, it has been a while since I have been on the forum...and you all know the drill.  Work, house, and other projects run away with your tim!.   I am starting this thread to help keep me motivated on my build, it is a 1928-29 Model A Roadster that I am assembling from parts I have come across over the years.  I was going to put a flathead in it, but I really want a bit more power than what that engine will provide.  Besides, I already have a great running flattie in my '36 pickup...so I figured I would change it up some!

Here is the basic run down of the project:

292 Y, originally this was in my dad's (yeehabill) '60 pickup.  It has a small Isky cam and ~40K original miles on the engine.  It ran strong years ago when removed. 
3 speed transmission out of his truck (I need a bellhousing for it, see my parts needed ad in the classified section of the forum!)
Original model A frame, 1948 banjo rear with juice brakes, 1933 front axle, reversed main leaf to drop it a bit
F100 steering box to help it drive better at speed

I am trying to keep it fairly "traditional' looking, but I am not getting really picky about a certain style... I am just having fun.  Over the years my dad has been asking me to teach him to TIG weld, and I have also wanted to try my hands at some basic metal forming...my wife wants to sew up some interior panels and the top.  The project is going to be a fun "learning" experience for all involved.  Low stress, if there is such a thing!

The goal is to have it roughed in and street worthy early this summer, then pull it back apart this winter for upgrades.  It will take a few years to get it where I want it, but eventually it will get there. 

Here is the chassis mock up from this past weekend:


Trying to get everything fitted where I can run stock hood sides, mechanical fan and minimal firewall mods.  It is a tight squeeze, but I think its going to fit in there quite nicely!  I started out thinking I was going to use the marine front timing cover and an electric water pump, but I was able to squeeze it all in there with a standard front cover/waterpump and fan.  I tried to keep as much room up front as I could, utilizing a modified front mount keeps the area around the frame nice a clear for my header routing on the drivers side and generator on the passenger side. 






Still have some additions to weld to the mount, and some cleaning up to do...but I like the idea so far.  I hope it will be a bit of a sleeper...we are going to leave the windshield frame the stock height, not going to channel it or make it crazy low...just drop it enough to make it look like a hotrod! 


Anyway, thanks for looking, I will keep you guys updated as progress continues!

Reed


Reed Patridge
Birmingham, Al
1936 Ford Pickup, Flathead powered cruiser
Model A Roadster, 292" Y-Block "project" vehicle