1930 Model A Ford Coupe

[mchook]

I started with an old 30 coupe body I had and about 3 other boxes of Model A parts. Dug up a frame, some front & rear end parts and started figuring out what to do with it all. First I knew I had to lower the top a little so I chopped the top just enough to make it look better but not a crazy "mail slot" chop. Then I had to figure out an engine but I didn't want to build a typical everyday seen hot rod with a Chevy or even any V8. So I looked online & found a very cool overhead Model A engine and thought that that's what I wanted. I scratch built the front timing gear cover, side cover, head, valve cover and magneto. Anyway, work is slow but I'll get there eventually, this is what I got so far. 

[Zippi]

That's looking pretty nice so far.  

[espo]

Like the use of a different engine. 

[mchook]

On 3/25/2023 at 12:08 PM, Zippi said:

That's looking pretty nice so far.  

Tanks Zippi!

 

On 3/25/2023 at 1:17 PM, espo said:

Like the use of a different engine. 

Thanks David, I wanted something that's not the typical powerplant.

[stavanzer]

This is going to be a great model. Watching to see it finished.

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

Good plan. Going to be fun to see.

[1930fordpickup]

Looks great so far. I like the power plant.

[Dennis Lacy]

Awesome project! Love the overhead conversion on the A engine. Nice work so far. It seems that a handful of us on this forum have been inspired by that ARDUN converted ‘banger over the years! I wish I would have made a timing cover with proper horizontal ribs like you did. I just used a Chevy cover (Slingster dragster) so the ribs are wonky.

[mchook]

That's an amazing looking build Dennis. Actually, these pictures of this build gave me some inspiration too. I've seen them here before and loved them. I was going to use a similar timing cover as yours but I couldn't get it to fit right. Thanks for looking!

[SpikeSchumacher]

Looking good Mark! I'll be watching this one with interest ?

[Bainford]

Cool project. Digging the Banger.

[bill-e-boy]

Look forward to following the build as I built up a banger with Cragar OHV conversion as aside project to my Boyd Tribute build. Just not sure what to use it in yet and it is allways good to see the use of a different motor.

The chop looks good too - not too much as you say

[ea0863]

Tasteful and unique! I'll be enjoying following this build

[mchook]

On 3/27/2023 at 12:32 PM, SpikeSchumacher said:

Looking good Mark! I'll be watching this one with interest ?

Thanks Mathias, I appreciate it. 

 

On 3/27/2023 at 7:57 PM, Bainford said:

Cool project. Digging the Banger.

Thanks Trevor.

 

On 3/28/2023 at 4:38 AM, bill-e-boy said:

Look forward to following the build as I built up a banger with Cragar OHV conversion as aside project to my Boyd Tribute build. Just not sure what to use it in yet and it is allways good to see the use of a different motor.

The chop looks good too - not too much as you say

Thanks Bill, I saw the picture of that, it looks very cool!

 

8 hours ago, ea0863 said:

Tasteful and unique! I'll be enjoying following this build

Thanks!

[mchook]

Thanks everyone for all the great compliments. I haven't gotten much bench time but I did get the transmission done, some paint & plug wires.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Love it. That engine is great.

[Dennis Lacy]

Wow, nice work on the trans. The pedals and clutch linkage look really authentic! ??

[Ace-Garageguy]

Yup. Kool with a capital K.   

[mchook]

On 3/29/2023 at 8:24 PM, bobthehobbyguy said:

Love it. That engine is great.

Thanks Bob.

 

On 3/29/2023 at 11:57 PM, Dennis Lacy said:

Wow, nice work on the trans. The pedals and clutch linkage look really authentic! ??

Thanks Dennis.

 

On 3/30/2023 at 12:03 AM, Ace-Garageguy said:

Yup. Kool with a capital K.   

Appreciate it Bill!

[mchook]

I managed to build a header for it. Not really what I wanted but it's gonna have to work.

[mchook]

On 3/26/2023 at 7:50 PM, Dennis Lacy said:

Awesome project! Love the overhead conversion on the A engine. Nice work so far. It seems that a handful of us on this forum have been inspired by that ARDUN converted ‘banger over the years! I wish I would have made a timing cover with proper horizontal ribs like you did. I just used a Chevy cover (Slingster dragster) so the ribs are wonky.

Hey Dennis, can I ask where the carbs on this came from?

[Dennis Lacy]

1 hour ago, mchook said:

Hey Dennis, can I ask where the carbs on this came from?

They come from the most recent issue of the Revell Tweedy Pie T which included additional parts to return it to its original issue configuration. Among those are 6 Stromberg carbs with the vintage frog mouth scoops. They’re beautifully rendered. Below is the box to look for.

[Straightliner59]

Great choice of motivation! The OHV conversion is way cool! I'll be watching this--I have a Monogram Model A coupe about half way done. Nice work on the trans!

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

Nice work going on here! Looking forward to seeing more.... -RRR

[David G.]

A very cool build so far.

David G.