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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-18-2015, 09:25 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,304
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: Seeking advice for my 1928 Sport Coupe

Hi bob. Yes the water adds density and removes the heat, it does not warp panels. Works great. I use glass in my system, mind you I can use sand as well but glass is preferred. Thank you for the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,304
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: Seeking advice for my 1928 Sport Coupe

So I got a bit of work done. Hoping to get this motor working shortly...

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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2015, 09:48 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,304
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: Seeking advice for my 1928 Sport Coupe

Got busy and project was on hold, here are some pics from before and now.
Blasted it so I could start working on it....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2015, 09:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,459
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: A Tease

Pgerhardt, great work. I'm going to assume you box modeled this? How long did it take you? Where did you get the reference images from? Love it!

I know some guys are picky on the coloring but...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-08-2015, 08:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,627
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: 28 Sport Coupe body dimensions and alignment

Cool thanks Tinbasher. My hood is a little bent on the panels but that shouldn't be a big issue. We do this because if you don't the hood can be out of alignment?

Do dimensions for sport coupe...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-07-2015, 10:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,627
Posted By Hardtail75
28 Sport Coupe body dimensions and alignment

Hello gents happy new year. I am getting back to work on my car now. I decided to keep the original subrails and repair them instead of ordering a reproduction set. Just ordered a bunch of parts,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-22-2014, 10:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 892
Posted By Hardtail75
'28 Sport Coupe and '31 5 Window Coupe Subrail Mounting

Does anyone have detailed pics on how these mount to frame? Thanks!
Forum: Model-A 10-05-2014, 03:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 964
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: 1928 Business Coupe Fenders & Running Boards

Still looking for rears and potential running boards.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-04-2014, 10:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,549
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: 1928 sport coupe sub rails mounted, iso pictures

Rusty, I sent you a pm. My car is currently in pieces, even the body.

Looking to see this mounted on a frame without the body if this is possible..
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-04-2014, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,549
Posted By Hardtail75
1928 sport coupe sub rails mounted, iso pictures

Hi gents, can you guys provide me with some quality pictures of sub rails mounted on the frame please and thank you.

I am almost done repair the originals on my car and need to see how they look,...
Forum: Model-A 09-07-2014, 06:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 964
Posted By Hardtail75
1928 Business Coupe Fenders & Running Boards

Looking for front and rear fenders that match for my 1928 business coupe. Running boards are a plus.

Thanks.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-09-2014, 11:10 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 23,935
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: What's the future of the Model T and Model A hobbies?

Hi guys. I'm glad I found this thread. Perhaps I can explain things from my point of view to possibly help the community. I just turned 24. I'm sure I am one of the younger guys on this board..this...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-07-2014, 11:12 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,304
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: Seeking advice for my 1928 Sport Coupe

I think I can understand what you guys are saying now. If I fabricate the brackets to all be the same, would that be acceptable or is this frowned upon?

Thanks.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-07-2014, 07:14 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,304
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: Seeking advice for my 1928 Sport Coupe

Bruskie, thanks for the advice. I thought this would be ideal but was not sure if people dissected the whole thing for restoration. I'll try to brace it up today.



Thanks Bob, I think I will be...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-06-2014, 08:10 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,304
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: Seeking advice for my 1928 Sport Coupe

Ah my mistake, yes I do mean the body subrails. Okay so I am looking in the wrong area for the cars build identification.

Quick edit here - when I blast these parts and prime with epoxy, should I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-06-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,413
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: New here and just got a decent A

Welcome to the Barn and what a beautiful car you have there, congratulations!! Love the paint, thinking I want mine to be black now! Cheers!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-06-2014, 07:36 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,304
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: Seeking advice for my 1928 Sport Coupe

Thank you both for the history on this car. The knowledge you guys share is invaluable. I was able to take more a part this evening. It's safe to say that I was at peace dismantling this car, haha....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-06-2014, 07:13 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,304
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: Seeking advice for my 1928 Sport Coupe

Thanks for they information 700rpm. I do not want to convert the trunk to a Rumble Seat if it never was intended to be one. Can't see anything on the firewall it's really faded but I will see if I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-05-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,304
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: Seeking advice for my 1928 Sport Coupe

Hi friends. Started dismantling the Ford today. Working to put a fresh coat of paint on my Oldsmobile this week and then try selling it on eBay for the first time. (that should be interesting!)
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-03-2014, 08:36 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,304
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: Seeking advice for my 1928 Sport Coupe

Tinbasher thank you for the shipping advice. I am not too far from you, half way between CFB Borden and Angus. I located a new frame for the '35. Going to take it off the frame today so I can get the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-01-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,537
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: 1928 Ford Phaeton/Huckster

Absolutely beautiful work! Keep it up.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-01-2014, 07:13 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,304
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: Seeking advice for my 1928 Sport Coupe

Thanks Bob I was quite happy with how it has turned out. Tomorrow when I get back from the city I hope to cut the fenders off and remove the body from the frame to get it stored properly.

The '28...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-01-2014, 04:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,304
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: Seeking advice for my 1928 Sport Coupe

Thank you for the great insight Brother Hesekiel! I do understand what you are saying. I am planning to make a street rod out of the '35. It will be fenders-less and half the firewall will be...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2014, 08:16 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,304
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: Seeking advice for my 1928 Sport Coupe

Beauty! If I was close by I would love to give you a hand.

Do you gents have any recommendations for what to dismantle first? Going to get a head start on it tomorrow.

Thanks!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2014, 06:06 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,304
Posted By Hardtail75
Re: Seeking advice for my 1928 Sport Coupe

Bob thanks for the comments. By the way what kind of Sportster do you have? 75 XLCH here and 80. 41 Flathead motor as well.

Guys I have never worked on these Fords before. Can I essentially jack...
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