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Re: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
« Reply #105 on: May 08, 2022, 09:10:53 PM »
Cutting 2" out of the grill was more work than I was expecting.  But it turned out perfect.


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Re: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
« Reply #106 on: May 09, 2022, 07:59:03 AM »
that is pretty damn cool.. NICE JOB!

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Re: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
« Reply #107 on: May 09, 2022, 09:11:53 AM »
very nice!

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Re: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
« Reply #108 on: May 09, 2022, 08:49:26 PM »
that's awesome! 
nice work!

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Re: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
« Reply #109 on: May 16, 2022, 12:10:20 AM »
First show of the season.  8)

https://youtu.be/2XKhKkA9x4A





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Re: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
« Reply #110 on: May 16, 2022, 08:55:18 AM »
It'd be awesome if you built a rat rod style of trailer and use the Apache to tow this to car shows.

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Re: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
« Reply #111 on: June 17, 2022, 07:51:12 PM »
Windshield glass installed.  Blacked out the radiator and tranny cooler behind the grill.   No issues at DMV, acquired new tags.   Found vintage 1930 NY plates I will switch over to once I get my new transferable reg back from Albany.

Went for a cruise today.  No real issues.  Found small leak at the brake master cylinder.  Runs warmer than my Apache, I assume because of the much smaller radiator.

Lots of power from the 6.0L and shifts are crisp.   Brakes are firm and strong.  Seating position is good.  Pedal placement feels correct.  Steering is real nice.  Visibility is ok, lose sight of the stop lights into the visor when approaching until can see through the roof. Suspension feel spot on. Rides real nice for a low slung car on a I beam front axle. 

I think i'm done engine tuning.     

Will run it like this for the rest of the summer and then work on the interior over the winter.

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Re: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
« Reply #112 on: June 17, 2022, 07:55:30 PM »
looks sharp! nice work as always!

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Re: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
« Reply #113 on: June 17, 2022, 08:03:18 PM »
Can't wait to see it in the "flesh"!
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Re: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
« Reply #114 on: June 19, 2022, 05:03:02 PM »

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Re: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
« Reply #115 on: July 09, 2022, 06:29:31 PM »


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Re: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
« Reply #116 on: July 10, 2022, 08:14:12 PM »
Put about 300 miles on the Coupe today.  No issues.   Went to a car show in the town I grew up in.  Was a great show.  Car got lots of attention.  Everyone likes the ragtop.  Top 3 questions: 1) Is it fast?  2) Is it loud? 3) What engine is that?

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Re: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
« Reply #117 on: July 11, 2022, 10:21:55 AM »
That's awesome. Is that NYSP in the median? 

It'd be awesome if you make a classic-looking trailer slammed to the ground (with hydraulics to raise it for regular towing) and it'd be freakin awesome to see the chevy towing the coupe.

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Re: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
« Reply #118 on: July 21, 2022, 08:47:38 PM »
Perry Super Cruise.



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Re: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
« Reply #119 on: July 21, 2022, 11:55:20 PM »
I want a lotus so bad but I wont fit in it :(