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Old 03-07-2017, 10:39 PM   #1
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When I first received "Rusty" and now. Just waiting on rear spring and dropping the motor in! I wouldn't have got this far without the "Barn"!!! Thank you!
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Old 03-07-2017, 11:26 PM   #2
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One small step for mankind, and one giant step forward for Model A.

Looking good.
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I'm always so amazed by the people willing to take on such big projects. My hats off to you! I don't think I could do it.
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Old 03-08-2017, 07:09 AM   #4
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just think, there is a finite amount of bolts and parts to build a car, if all you get accomplished in a day is cleaning up a handful of bolts then its still one step closer. Looks great btw! Its always fun to be in the rebuilding phase.
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Old 03-08-2017, 10:32 AM   #5
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Like the old saying goes "You can eat an elephant one bite at a time", make sure it stays a fun project and not a work project.

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Old 03-08-2017, 01:27 PM   #6
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That is how my late '31 Budd cab pickup truck came was in pieces and on a "Jerr Built" flatbed tilt truck. The cab was on sideways and there was a '30/31 roadster cowl on the frame with a later ('33 -or- '34) four-banger. The pictures are very reminiscent of my project. Enjoy the journey!!
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Old 03-08-2017, 02:52 PM   #7
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Thanks guys! I probably do 20 hours or more a week. With something like this project your always finding something else that needs fixed, replaced or trashed. I think I am beyond that on the chassis. I have a rebuilt engine, I rebuilt the trans, steering box and will putting on drums / hubs with new seals and bearings this weekend along with painting my blasted wheels. If I could ever get my rear spring in I would be happy.
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Old 03-08-2017, 03:04 PM   #8
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Does rear spring not go up into cross member?

I usually put spring in by itself, leave it loose at U bolts, then attach shackles and tighten everything (don't tighten shackle bars, just snug and loosen one castle).

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JFreddie....just waiting on a new spring...
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