Thread: In a field....what exactly and worth pursuit?

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Yep, 28-29, one of the cooler Tudors made IMO. They also have less wood than the similar Fordors, which is a big plus.

I'd grab it for sure, and the frame too.

Don

Don, is that what it could potentially look like? I like it man. I talked to my uncle, I think he isn't enthused because he doesn't want me distracted from the current project, I just don't want it to get away.

let me ask one last question, after it is blasted and primed, since the entire surface is rusted, will it all be pitted after blasting? what is done about that, filler?


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Red

Red depending on how bad it is , may get alot out with some 8o grit or may have to get it some with some 60 first . But be carefull to keep moving heavy grit will heat warp sheet metal . Then you can use a heavy fill and sand primer . Multi coats usually will fill light pitting.

Here's some inspiration.....

[QUOTE=Dago Red;335491]Don, is that what it could potentially look like? I like it man.

Yep, that is what a 28-29 looks like on stock rails with a little chop. Pretty cool, huh? I love that one. Here are some more to get you thinkin'.

Don

That '29 Model A Tudor would be a great project. I looks like you have a decent body and frame to start with. I have owned 3 Model As since 1986 so I keep up on current pricing. I have seen Model A bodies and frames similar to what you have in the picture going for 1200.00-1500.00 and up. This stuff isn't getting any easier to find. The nice thing about rodding a Model A is that you can get repop stuff for the entire car...so no scrounging for old rusty parts (unless you are one of those purist.) I wanted to put my guesstimation in on what you will spend.....1. Full fendered resto rod---20,000.00 2. Fenderless Tudor Highboy----17,000.00 3. Lowered fenderless ratrod----??????? These prices are you building the car yourself, and not farming anything out. I am hoping you can build a sweet rod more inexpensive that that, but you wouldn't belive what you can put into one of these.

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

Yep, 28-29, one of the cooler Tudors made IMO. They also have less wood than the similar Fordors, which is a big plus.

I'd grab it for sure, and the frame too.

Don

Don that is one beautiful hotrod. You must have quite the archive of old classic rods! Dago go for it!

It looks like it can be saved and it is definitely a '28-'29 Ford Tudor. Although not exactly streamlined, the back seat has a lot of room and a closed car can be air conditioned more realistically than an open car. Adding a steel roof insert adds strength but maybe a green plexiglass insert would be interesting? Go easy with sand blasting, it can remove metal as well as rust!

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

Grab that thing and build it! The cost of building a hotrod depends entirely on how much of the work you do yourself. My coupe was in about the same condition as that sedan when I got it. I fabricated my own frame and scrounged parts from 27 different cars. I did 100% of the work myself including all the body and paint work, upholstery (I didn't stitch the seat covers; I bought them online and installed them. I covered the door panels and headliner myself with pre-pleated vinyl material), and engine assembly. I have had it on the road for almost 4 years and have driven it almost 30,000 miles. The total cost so far is just over $7600. I probably had about $4000 in it when I started driving it unnfinished. It has no heat or A/C; it's just pure hotrod.

The first two pics below were taken the day I brought it home. The last pic is how it looks now.

Since this is becoming a picturefest for inspiration I'll post my favorite '28-9 sedan pic. But then, I'm a sucker for a '28-9 on Deuce rails...........

Super jealous! That is a great body to start with on a project. If that were near me I would not be able to get there fast enough with the $$. Some pics for inspiration. Don

Nice '28-'29. Before I got the bright idea that I wanted a roadster, this is my nmostly disassembled '31 A Slant Windshield Fordor body on my current TCI chassis. (There are days when I wish that that bright idea had faded into the sunset)

Dave it looks like a great project, and nice to start with a frame that's ready to go~!

Originally Posted by stovens

Dave it looks like a great project, and nice to start with a frame that's ready to go~!

Unfortunately..........someone else has the body now......

But - I STILL am using the chassis

Hey Dago,
I agree with your uncle, finish what you have now, there's alot of bodies in this valley to be had, some in better condition to start with. Sure it's save-able, just depends on your capabilities and patience. Please don't do what so many others have,get burnt on the current project. I totaly understand looking forward to the next great thing, maybe snag it and put undercover,but I tell you, your attention will stray. Then you will have 2 projects working, parts everywhere etc....Your at the Hot Rodders crossroad, a platau of sorts, finishing your truck will define you as a true rodder, not a poser...JMHO...