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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-01-2021, 08:09 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

Somewhat delayed update. Been working on the skins to finish the body. Made a tail cap, the other side panel and have been working on the shoulder skins now. Funny that it's finally getting easier...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-14-2021, 08:41 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

Think big single cylinder lawn tractor right now. Probably be different once the blown B gets installed. :)



Thanks



Yes, the goal is to have the exhaust pulses exit the header primary...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2021, 08:48 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

Two more weeks progress. The exhaust is about 95% finished. It's all made from 1.5" 18ga tubing. Used a small shop vac hose to figure out the bends. Ordered an assortment of pipes from Summit. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-23-2020, 09:02 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Lightbulb Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

Abbreviated update. Used a pair of early A center bumper Ford emblems as the centerpiece to hold my custom machined and aged foot steps that I wanted to look like something from an old horse buggy. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-12-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

Gentlemen, thanks for the kind words. I'll try to keep this thread better updated moving forward and maybe fill in some gaps on the lamp stalks.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-11-2020, 02:54 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

Been doing a ton of interesting stuff the past couple months to the speedster. Built headlight stalks, tail light stalks, pretty much finished the dash and am working on oddball stuff to get it more...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-22-2020, 09:02 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Thumbs up Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

This was my today, setting up my drill press to do some engine turning on my speedsters dashboard. Even went ahead and used the same fixture to turn a glove box door. Pics are clickable for the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-15-2020, 04:40 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Thumbs up Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

Just a quick post showing last weeks progress. Spent last Saturday seeing if I could get it to run and dang if it didn't fire up and even charge while running. Put a couple short miles on it and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-20-2020, 08:36 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

Sorry for the delay, I really need to get this thread updated. I've been chipping away at my speedster project. Currently working on making the seat after repurposing three bus seat bottoms worth...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-17-2020, 08:43 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

Little further on the speedster build. Getting ready to sort out the seat mounts.

https://i.ibb.co/n3hb0xB/IMG-20200517-194217.jpg (https://ibb.co/f8m2Sj9)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-03-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Lightbulb Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

This has been a fun project. I'm learning a ton about forming metal and hope to have a cool toy once finished. The pics are clickable to see the full sized versions.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-03-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

Time flies when you are having fun.

https://i.ibb.co/9Y9g2V6/1584749244034.jpg (https://ibb.co/vzxqmQp)

https://i.ibb.co/58Yjqm6/IMG-20200125-165151.jpg (https://ibb.co/Nj1Nw5s)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-18-2020, 10:17 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Thumbs up Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

It was hard and I got too aggressive at the breaks for the bends and it cracked. I have one sheet of 3003 down in the shed and need at least one more. I'm using scraps of 6061 for the flat areas.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2020, 10:14 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Lightbulb Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

Last week or so I decided to tackle the E brake and get it working while waiting to run to Bratton's for steering box bits.

Body out of the way ;) Notice where the handle is in relation to the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2020, 09:59 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Lightbulb Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

Steering column redo... As I mentioned before, the steering column was cracked and the lever detents were worn smooth. I lucked into a good tube from an early car at Hershey so I decided to graft...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2020, 09:38 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

OK, time for an update. This is a little out of sequence but it'll be ok. Spent a couple days getting the steering box sorted out and I'll post that in the next post.

I picked up a couple...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-29-2019, 09:17 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

Gentlemen, thanks for the compliments. It's been a fun little project to bring together. And no, I don't know what I'm doing but I figure it out as I go and try to stay a bunch of steps ahead in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-28-2019, 11:15 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

Sorry for the delayed update, been busy with the car and life. Got the camper out of my hair and was able to get the E brake handle installed and have been working on the rear subframe and wood...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-03-2019, 01:15 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

Made some more progress on the car this past week. Both toe board sub structures are complete and fitted in. I still need to make the triangle braces below them and for the toeboard itself. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-26-2019, 08:37 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

Googling around this morning it looks like 26' for the '28-31 and 32.5 for the '32-'36. That gives me a starting point at least. Looks like I'll need the later ones for my build.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-25-2019, 09:41 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

Spent the evening screwing around with the speedster, literally. #6 self tappers are undersized for a 1/8" rivet so I've been using them instead to mock up the parts. I do need to predrill the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-20-2019, 06:49 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Lightbulb Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

So while waiting on a horizontal propane tank to show up I took a day to get back into the Speedster. I spent a couple hours today getting the kick panels and sub rails tweaked into position and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-20-2019, 06:44 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

So, this past Tuesday I took off work to get the RV moving forward. Pics of the process for your enjoyment...

https://i.ibb.co/QQCZ8Rb/IMG-20191015-164831.jpg (https://ibb.co/1Qd3s5v)...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-13-2019, 08:27 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

So, it's been a while since I got much done on the car because I've been helping my dad convert a new to him 2012 NPR into a RV camper. Yes, I'm going to put the trailer on the truck frame, this...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-01-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,732
Posted By Ranchero50
Re: Newbie '29 Speedster project, the good the bad and even the ugly (maybe)

So another week into this project summed up a lot of tweaking, some welding and a good bit of cursing. It's coming along, mostly kicking a screaming but I'm winning, I think.
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