I got news about the Model A in the field
do you guys remember this post I made?
http://clubhotrod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40095
Well it's a friend of my uncle's. I kept bugging him to talk to the guy about it, make sure if he was going to let it go he gave me first stab. talked to him today, he said his friend wants to build it with me. I'm not sure exactly what that means, me helping him build it him footing bill, or me footing and him helping and I keep it etc. BUT it does mean I have the next project in line if I ever get the truck done. :)
now, I know nothing about these. what's there is all it's got. anybody able to give me the crash course on what it takes to complete them, and good sources? I'm thinking not a rad rod but not a fancied out rod like the truck will be (meaning minus all the expensive niceties). I'd like to do rat rod from the perspective of as much found and antique stuff i can get on there.
also powerplant wise, I was thinking either a real flathead or maybe going with a Old's rocket or 289. definitely, under no circumstances, a chevy engine. (just cause 80% of the fords out there have 350's in them).
Now, my grandma's boyfriend has a boat with a 454 with a blower. been sitting a long time, he said might need to be rebuilt. he's not sure if he'll sell with boat or seperate it. but it seems like too much engine for this car. thoughts?
no bomber seats either, gotta be something at least somewhat comfortable, I'm a big guy. also thinking about keeping the top open, with a sliding cover, make it easy to put my girls in the back seat. :D
Red
You guys rock, I'll figure out the direction
You guys are awesome. We're barbequing over there this weekend. i guess the first thing to find out is whether he is building it and I'm helping, which is fine because I love working with other people's money. or if I am going to buy it, fund it and he'll help.
also great is financially in 2 years I'll be in a lot better spot than now, and I figure it'll take that long to finish up the truck.
How much power does it take to make these things move well? I don't need this one to be a monster pavement eating creature, just have enough, definitely look and sound good. I'm thinking something that seats four (that's if it's the scenario where it's mine. friend used to race cars, he may have a very different idea).
on the lots of power spectrum my question is how much it can actually use? if we built a frame and did it all right suspension, brakes, steering etc. would it be able to use a big block beast or would it just spin the tires and be theatrical?
Thanks as always. I'll order the book as soon as payday rolls around.
Red