Model A Speedster build

[BigIrish]

Here's some inspiration BigIrish. These were taken at the Goodyguys show in Charlotte last year]

Man that is sweet! Lot of work into that one.

I decided I didn't like the door openings so changed them. Looks a little more "racer" and little less "Santa's sleigh" now I think. Before & after...

 

[shotupdave]

not trying to hijaak the thread, can anyone tell me the width of the model a frame where the main body sits?

 

[earthman]

not trying to hijaak the thread, can anyone tell me the width of the model a frame where the main body sits?

check this Dave

http://www.wescottsauto.com/Tech/frame_specs.html

 

[whytesmoke]

Very nice thats some nice fab ,looks like you know what you want.

 

[BigIrish]

Got the rest of the framing done, gas tank mounts, floor pieces and the front of the cowl...

 

[BigIrish]

I like a wood floor so got some nice hardwood plywood. Going to paint it with an heavy duty enamel, like you would use on a porch.

Kickboard took awhile to get the angle right and allow for enough pedal movement. Also got my speedway alum gas tank. The top 1/3 or so will poke out of the bodywork.

 

[earthman]

Now i see where you are going here. That should look really good.[P

 

[DJ3100]

Great build, thanks for showing it.

 

[riverrat44]

Great build thread, lots of attention to detail, thanks for sharing.....

 

[Shea Laking]

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Nice work! You're makin' it look easy, BI!

Regards,
Shea

 

[BigIrish]

A little more progress. Got the cowl sheetmetal on. Started to put the sheetmetal on the sides, but then realized I'd better make a seat first....

I'm using posterboard to make my sheetmetal templates.

 

[BigIrish]

....so I built a simple bench seat tonight. It turned out pretty good I think. I'll cover the wood bottom with foam and some kind of fabric.

 

[earthman]

Like that bench seat. Although now is the time to design real comfort into it.
cheapest tires i've seen on ebay right now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0433635517&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[BigIrish]

Yeah I'm still thinking about how to make it comfortable. Ill probably end up padding the backrest somehow and may drill some holes in it for ventillation.

I'm only going to be taking short cruises around the hood with it though, so comfort isn't a huge issue. I'm not getting anywhere near a highway with 40 hp and mechanical brakes.

 

[BigIrish]

Wheels!

Got the old house paint and rust blasted off my wheels yesterday. One of the rims was pretty rusted out but was able to weld some more metal from the inside and save it.

Weather cleared up so got em all primed and painted. Got some new rubber on the way so I'll be rollin soon....

 

[BigIrish]

Starting to look like something now! Got my new tires on, fuel pump and fuel line in and a bunch more sheetmetal work done.

Just need to fab the panel around the tank and make a hood. New carb is supposed to be in next week....getting close to taking a ride!

 

[earthman]

What a nifty ride you have put together BI

 

[truckster]

Quick, and easy (at least you make it look easy). Looks like it's going to be fun to play with!

Thanks for sharing.

 

[whytesmoke]

Very nice work sould be on road soon .[cl

 

[PA41]

Now thats fun there, I don't care who ya are!!

'preciate the show--enjoy it much.[cl

PA41