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09-06-2012, 04:21 PM | #1 |
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My 1930 Huckster Van is Finished
Well another Model A is saved, even if it wears different apparel. After 4 Summers of part time work on the A, it is Finally 95% Finished. I am Happy with the Way it turned out. It Runs and drives great. I have had every Part of it apart, cleaned, replaced, or rebuilt. Including Engine, Drive Line, Steering. Brakes etc. I also did all Rust Removal, Mechanical work, Body work, Carpenter work, Powder Coating and Spray Painting My-Self. Total cost for the Restoration Dollar wise, not counting my Labor was $2,500
Next Tues, it will be Registered, with Historical Plates, then YOM Plates. It will be insured through Hagerty. This winter I will transport it to use in Florida. Below are some Photos, more are in my Profile. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/member.php?u=3977 Last edited by Jazzjr; 09-06-2012 at 05:20 PM. |
09-06-2012, 04:26 PM | #2 |
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Re: My 1930 Huckster Van is Finished
I just finished my huckster with the Hudson Wagon Works plans, it is open on the sides but I do like the look of that glass. You have done a very fine job (better then mine for sure) and I hope you get the joy of driving the daylights out of it.
Eric
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09-06-2012, 04:55 PM | #3 |
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Re: My 1930 Huckster Van is Finished
Very nice job! I hope to see it in SE FL this winter.
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09-06-2012, 06:37 PM | #4 |
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Great work. I know you are proud to be done.
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09-06-2012, 08:23 PM | #5 |
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Re: My 1930 Huckster Van is Finished
Great job Joe. Great looking huckster. You did a great job based on how much you spent doing the job. With my huckster, I think I added a 0 on the right side of your investment figure for mine.
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09-06-2012, 10:22 PM | #6 |
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09-06-2012, 10:26 PM | #7 |
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Re: My 1930 Huckster Van is Finished
Very nice huckster, I just started work on mine, does any one have any plans for building the wood body, any help would be great.
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09-06-2012, 11:00 PM | #8 |
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Re: My 1930 Huckster Van is Finished
Andrew here is Info for the Plans I used with a helpful Video. He sells Plans for the Van and Pick-up, Originally Drawn up By Hudson Wagon Works. Contact Jay Cramer, to buy the Plans and Builders Video, its best to call him after 6:00 PM Central Time @;
Jay Cramer Wagon Works 213 SW Kline St. Ankeny, Iowa 50023-2639 Tel. 515-964-5085 Or E-mail [email protected] |
09-06-2012, 11:02 PM | #9 |
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Re: My 1930 Huckster Van is Finished
Looks very nice, you did a great job!
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09-07-2012, 06:26 AM | #10 |
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Re: My 1930 Huckster Van is Finished
Very nice, Joe !
I can appreciate all the mating up of parts. They came together beautifully...and the ad on the side is a nice touch...and excellant advertising ! |
09-07-2012, 06:38 AM | #11 |
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Joe, great job! Thanks for letting us in on the money you shelled out. Not everyone is rich and nice
to see that it can be done on a reasonable budget. Sweet.... |
09-07-2012, 07:17 AM | #12 |
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Thanks jazz! I'll give him a call, I've been looking on the enet for something like this and have not had any luck, I love the looks of your Huckster again nice job I hope mine turns out that good.
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09-07-2012, 07:37 AM | #13 |
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Sweet! Any one would be proud to have your huckster in their garage.
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09-07-2012, 05:28 PM | #14 |
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Re: My 1930 Huckster Van is Finished
Joe,
Looks nice. I'm curious what kind of wood did use for sides, is it ash or Oak, and what finish? Also, does the driver seat hinge up adn if so what is the purpose of that? I too bought the wagon works DVD but am still trying to think the project through and get motivated to get started on a '29 huckster. Thanks, Rick |
09-07-2012, 06:24 PM | #15 | |
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I would use Solid Oak Boards, Biscuit Joint them, Clamp and Glue together. The sides are only 2ft wide by 6ft long. Of course I bought the Oak from a local Saw Mill, air dried 2 yrs old, It would cost a arm and a leg from Lowe's or Home Depot. And they don't carry full 2 inch you need in some places. The Seat, I used a rear seat out of a Dodge Mini Van, the size is perfect for the Model A, Plus in has Seat Belts built in it. I hinged it to Store Tools, Hydraulic Jack and spare parts and place to store Registration, Ins. Papers in a Plastic Container. Also, in NY State You have to Register the Car with Historic Plates, then I will Use YOM Plates of 1930 Vintage, Ive been already approved to use them. You have to carry the Original Historical Plates with the Vehicle when you use the YOM's. It also made a great place to Install the Kill Switch, even though I Fused Every thing, next I will install a Power Outlet for GPS, in the Riser. I converted to a 12 volt Neg Ground GM Alternator 1 Wire, You can Purchase A 63 amp New one, that is even Chrome Plated, for $51 Dollars, I built my own mounting bracket. Click on my Profile and check out all the Photos of the Seat and Build, I should have taken a bunch of the Woodworking, to help you guys out. Any other Questions I will answer anybody by your Profile address, I hope I haven't taken up a lot of bandwidth here, but Rick has asked good Questions, that others may never know the Answers to! Last edited by Jazzjr; 09-08-2012 at 07:43 PM. |
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09-07-2012, 08:23 PM | #16 |
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Re: My 1930 Huckster Van is Finished
Joe, your huckster does look great.
Thank you for giving the type of finish you used. After a couple of years now, my huckster, made out of red oak, is starting to show some black spots in the oak wood. The fellow that made the body recommended using an Armstrong (I think that is it) type of flook finish to treat it once or so a year. Here in rainy old Oregon, that is something needed. But I may try your type of finish and see how it works. Maybe do a small spot at a time. Thanks again for your posts. It is interesting to hear all the things you did to get your rig finished.
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