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05-28-2017, 02:55 PM
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Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
I know this may not be the best spot for this thread but thought I would share something that has come up while trying to finish my truck.
My father is losing sight in one eye and memory is going. In tribute to my dad I hauled his 1930 Model A roadster he bought in 1958 for the sun total of $60 to a buddy's shop here on waco. |
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05-28-2017, 03:11 PM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
Well thats pretty cool.
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05-28-2017, 03:20 PM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
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05-28-2017, 05:09 PM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
Very nice. Hope to see some progress checks on this one.
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05-28-2017, 06:30 PM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
Plan is to redo it all original for dad to get to drive it at least once? Very nice of you. Your trucks not going anywhere so time to concentrate on the Model A
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05-28-2017, 08:24 PM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
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It will look pretty factory, he dated my mother in this car. Plan is to get him behind the wheel one time at least hopefully. I'll post many more pictures. |
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05-28-2017, 09:10 PM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
That's awesome! I love Model A's. I'm sure your Dad will love to see run again.
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05-28-2017, 09:17 PM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
Im in for this .
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05-28-2017, 09:25 PM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
Very cool project!
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05-29-2017, 07:34 PM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
Finished mocking in most of the floor pans today, lots of holes to mark and drill Still have one panel to fit in the back of the frame. Have to tweak one of the middle panels but good progress anyway.
I am so glad my dad had the foresight and kept the original rusted out panels they served as a good reference even though they were pretty rusted in parts. Next is wheel well work, but had to have floor pans in to strengthen subframe. Last edited by Johns66; 05-29-2017 at 08:10 PM. Reason: Spelling |
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05-29-2017, 08:13 PM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
Nice!
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05-29-2017, 10:54 PM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
I love projects like this...
When People do things out of love it effects SO Many more than just the one you think of |
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05-30-2017, 06:57 AM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
What a cool Distraction ,thanks for sharing .
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05-30-2017, 08:34 PM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
Good story, Thanks for posting it here. That looks like a pretty solid body, I hope you can get it driving in time for your Dad to take one more spin in it.
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05-30-2017, 10:28 PM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
Nice project! Looks like a good family "heirloom"
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06-04-2017, 06:45 AM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
All signed up and along for the ride. Great project.
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08-05-2017, 09:15 AM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
This is the floor bottom painted Cardinal Red, this color should look killer with the gloss black fenders and running boards. Next to mock up the doors and fix the inner wheel house and some small rust spots.
This will be painted inside the car and outside including good and gas tank. |
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08-05-2017, 01:17 PM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
Can't wait for more progress...
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08-06-2017, 02:47 AM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
Johns66
We need more folks like you! Bless you. Keep on keepin on Nut Case AKA Kim 
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08-06-2017, 07:09 AM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
Subbed to watch
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08-08-2017, 12:23 PM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
Awesome car and story !
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08-08-2017, 03:52 PM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
Awesome project and what an even better reason to build it. It's awesome that he was able to keep the car all these years too. I'm pulling for you to get it done for him to enjoy it before his health slips away any farther.
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08-09-2017, 06:42 AM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
Good for you on a great project! Will be tagging along for the rest.
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08-10-2017, 10:26 PM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
Thanks for the kind words pushing hard.
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08-19-2017, 04:26 PM
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Re: Distractions....distractions 30 Model A dad Bought in 1958
Painted subrails and interior firewall.
Turned out nice I think. View from front seat. John |
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