Thread: 1931 Model A Build Started in 2007

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We all know that mounting a SBF in a A is a challenge unless you make the frame longer or really recess the fire wall. First I wanted to run a mechanical fan but that was out from the length . So I located a 94 - 95 Mustang short water pump serpentine belt drive .

Well then the 37 came along and all the parts I wanted was in the 31 . So back went the the long water pump . Now It will run a electric fan . Second change was i pulled the 5 spd and installed a AOD from a 88 Mustang . The TV cable has been a chore but I have it down now to what will work .





The AOD is coming close got the right TV cable for the throttle valve and fuel is soon .

Oh also looked at this ugly hole for 2 years it is a 4 inch recess now.



Gift from a friend



In the car

My oldest son Jeremiah cutting out the old motor mounts . Done with a 110V lincoln welder , flux core , I did 45 degree the metal before it was welded .

http://rides.webshots.com/video/3046...02070080EHdLLF

On the stands again and changing out the rear end to another one i have . If I had been able to corral 2 neighbors would have rather had the body on the dolly . Busy season yet so soon for that.









First and only reason to tack things in until the final build. Even after 2 years I am changing out the rear end if i would have welded the link mounts on solid I would be getting new ones .

Well this is where it is today . Soon the frame will be done and shot then the body will go on for the last time . Will be working a little more trying to catch tax time .

Nice stance, nice chop, nice job ....... wheels?? Are you going to mount the fuel tank out back ala '32 ford? That'd fill the M/T space betwen rear fenders & lower rear body line.

Are you selling this??


Ratty 46

Regs I am getting it going to sell . Projects are dead at the moment maybe offers will be better having a driver if not I have the title and will just sit on it .

Also I want to get going on the 37 I bought last year much bigger car and easy to get in and out off.

The fuel tank is clean so I will have it boiled and sealed .

Well this was riding with me in the back of the truck since last spring . 8 Inch open from a 66 fairlane XL . Son helped me bring it in .

Sweet work Blustang, very cool, you have her looking cool. I too like the stance and your going to sell her huh? You say she is hard to get in and out of? Hard for a 6'r huh? Anyway, nicely done.

Tony glad to hear from ya ,

Well this is the plan 2 car garage and 3 cars . Wife jumped in when I mentioned moving the Mustang so I picked one . The 31 is a tight fit for me at 6 ft LOL I do like to be comfortable , since I have a bad back . Now kicking the seat way back works out some still a very tight door for me at a mere 26 inches with the door open . Kinda like trying to crawl into that box we played in as kids .

Also since You have been recouping this slid in when I sold the BB Mustang Fastback a year ago .

Nice stance. That's gonna be sweet.

Bob although I`m new to this site I`ll be watching your build on the `37, as I also have a `37, mine is almost done although they are never really done....already started to change to change things....

Lookin good!
Lot's of Ford stuff there.
Xploder wheels n I recognize the headers too.
Any progress yet on getting the steering done?
Would love to see some pics.
You're makin this look easy!!!

Thanks guys

Originally Posted by 406Rich

Bob although I`m new to this site I`ll be watching your build on the `37, as I also have a `37, mine is almost done although they are never really done....already started to change to change things....

Gets some pics on here of it we all like them , may give me some ideas not a master here just a novice .

Originally Posted by MLW360

Lookin good!
Lot's of Ford stuff there.
Xploder wheels n I recognize the headers too.
Any progress yet on getting the steering done?
Would love to see some pics.
You're makin this look easy!!!

MLW that was the theme all Ford , the steering I do have some wood dolls and some pin & block universals to figure out the routing .

The making it look easy was with the advice of a lot of board members here . They are the one's who guided me through what you see . Also I did make mistakes and redid them , don't really think I could start one and not have any , many variables here .