TiredIronGRB's '30 Model A Coupe

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Almost a roller...

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I've been looking at headlight stands and would like to make something myself but still stay with a traditional theme. I thought what would I do if I were a young man in the mid to late sixties...I would use what was handy, so I started looking around the shop and came up with this.

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The arms off the '48 spindles, eyes off an old set of shocks and two .250 thick spacers (not shown).

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There's the spacers, welded in flush with the bottom of the shock eye.

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Sweet build!! I'm impatiently waiting for the rest of the build.:DWhat kinda wagon you got ur talkin off sellin???
 
I got my rear axle this morning, it's a Dana 44 from an International (58" wide, 5 on 5.5" lug pattern). I cut all the brackets off and mocked it up with a simulated load on it ("C" clamped the spring to the crossmember), should work good with the "T" spring.

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I cut the lip loose on the center crossmember and moved it up, I will cut out the hang through for more trans clearance.

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Picked up two nice wheels for the rear.

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Also got a nice steering column, box and wheel from a '40 Ford truck. Steering wheel is perfect with no cracks and has all the button hardware.

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She's almost rolling.

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Got my radiator and grill in, I went with the reproduction grill and shell...I just couldn't see three times the money for an original. The fit and finish are surprisingly good.

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