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Old 06-04-2010, 09:14 PM   #1
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I started a Model A Huckster Group.

I know a Huckster is not a "true blue" Model A Ford type body but there are a number of them around. So all you "odd balls" let's join in together and share some ideas.
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Old 06-05-2010, 12:16 AM   #2
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Well I'm not ready to join as of yet. I just got my 31 p.u home and he's going to begin the next stage of his life as a Huckster. I got my body plans which I'm going to do some tweeking to but will still (other than wood body) be a stock Model A. I would like to ask, do you have any good pic's of how the cowl meets the wood cab? Fitting the cowl isn't in the plans.
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Old 06-05-2010, 06:59 AM   #3
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I have a pair of hinges made for a huckster or woody. They are made correctly for a 1928-1929 style. Duplicated from an original set of hinges. Anyone interested, asking $300 plus shipping or I can deliver to French Lick, and I can send pics. 413-786-6318 after 6PM
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Well I'm not ready to join as of yet. I just got my 31 p.u home and he's going to begin the next stage of his life as a Huckster. I got my body plans which I'm going to do some tweeking to but will still (other than wood body) be a stock Model A. I would like to ask, do you have any good pic's of how the cowl meets the wood cab? Fitting the cowl isn't in the plans.
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I restored a 1928 Model A Huckster years ago. Unlike the "woody" look of many Hucksters this one was fully skinned in metal and painted. I have attached a picture and a drawing that shows the "A" pillar and cowl. There was a metal trim piece that exactly matched the curve of the cowl and masked the joint. Here is a link to a drop box album with many pictures of the restoration.
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/d8w9utonz...ktpDdlPD29hjJa
I made a full set of drawings of the body as I took it apart (The only way I'd be able to get it back together!) They are not "plans". They are just detailed measured exploded views of every sub assembly. Let me know if they can be of any help.
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Old 07-17-2014, 02:16 PM   #5
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I restored a 1928 Model A Huckster years ago. Unlike the "woody" look of many Hucksters this one was fully skinned in metal and painted. I have attached a picture and a drawing that shows the "A" pillar and cowl. There was a metal trim piece that exactly matched the curve of the cowl and masked the joint. Here is a link to a drop box album with many pictures of the restoration.
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/d8w9utonz...ktpDdlPD29hjJa
I made a full set of drawings of the body as I took it apart (The only way I'd be able to get it back together!) They are not "plans". They are just detailed measured exploded views of every sub assembly. Let me know if they can be of any help.
Nice job on this huckster. Do you still own it?
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Old 07-17-2014, 03:40 PM   #6
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No, unfortunately. I wish I did! I sold it to Progresso Foods. They added vegetable racks in the back and used it in their TV commercials. I often wonder what became of it.
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I restored a 1928 Model A Huckster years ago... Here is a link to a drop box album with many pictures of the restoration.
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/d8w9utonz...ktpDdlPD29hjJa... Let me know if they can be of any help.
This dropbox link is gone now, any chance you can put it back?
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Old 08-09-2022, 11:53 AM   #8
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My package from Jay at Wagon Works arrived yesterday, looks like a good challenge. Wish I could drop everything and start today!
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Old 12-09-2016, 04:06 PM   #9
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I have some Huckster plans if you still need to know how to attach body to cowl
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Old 12-11-2018, 03:15 PM   #10
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Well I'm not ready to join as of yet. I just got my 31 p.u home and he's going to begin the next stage of his life as a Huckster. I got my body plans which I'm going to do some tweeking to but will still (other than wood body) be a stock Model A. I would like to ask, do you have any good pic's of how the cowl meets the wood cab? Fitting the cowl isn't in the plans.
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James, I am starting a huckster also and would you please let me know where to get plans from. Thanks, Ron Johnson
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Old 06-05-2010, 08:27 AM   #11
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Me and a friend are building both the truck version and the panel truck version with their plans. The plans that we have are from 1995 so no DVD was available.The plans are easy to follow , and a person with even moderate wood working skills can have the body roughed together in a weekend. Getting it sitting on the frame also keeps you motivated because it looks like something ...Heck ... we even cut down the oak tree that we sawed up and had kiln dried for the lumber .This seems like the cheepest way to get into an "A"..... Oh , by the way , if you are very tall, don't forget to taylor the seating to fit yourself during your build


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Old 06-05-2010, 11:11 AM   #12
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"Oh , by the way , if you are very tall, don't forget to taylor the seating to fit yourself during your build"

This is very good advise. I am 6'2" and have a little problem getting my big feet in the door. I had the guy make the seat sit back a ways.
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Old 07-11-2010, 11:43 PM   #13
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New to the site and Model A's, I am bringing a 1930 Huckster back to life from being in a shed for 10 yrs.
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Just finished the body building platform for my huckster. Using a 28-29 cowl and it will be powered by a 1975 Ford 1.8 SOHC engine with a 4-speed transmission.
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Old 08-24-2010, 10:52 AM   #15
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New to the site and Model A's, I am bringing a 1930 Huckster back to life from being in a shed for 10 yrs.
Looks like it is on the way. Also looks like it is in good shape. Good luck.
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Old 05-06-2011, 07:09 AM   #16
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New to the site and Model A's, I am bringing a 1930 Huckster back to life from being in a shed for 10 yrs.
Welcome to the Ford barn Captaincorley do you have more pics of your huckster? Thank´s
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Old 02-11-2012, 06:52 PM   #17
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Welcome to the site and really like your avitar.
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Old 07-12-2010, 09:07 AM   #18
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I am building a convert 1929 version ( 1950's mechanic Illustrated ) of a Huctster and or convert woody wagon...along the same lines for sure...A 2-dr. called an Estate Wagon...I have the original info from MI and an artist drawing 2'x4' for inspiration..
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I am building a convert 1929 version ( 1950's mechanic Illustrated ) of a Huctster and or convert woody wagon...along the same lines for sure...A 2-dr. called an Estate Wagon...I have the original info from MI and an artist drawing 2'x4' for inspiration..
I remember that article...didn't they call it a "beach buggy or a beach wagon" or was that Pop Mechanics?
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Hey, I am interested!! Been loading pix of Hucksters from the internet and wondered if anyone has actual plans for Huckster bodies for an "A"?
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