Thread: 31 coupe - a new look

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Guys, what do you think: I took off the keystone mags and and put on Vintique solid steel wheels and Diamond Back new T9 tires.
Believe it or not the cat actually rides better with these tires.
Just got back from Columbus Goodguys.

Haven't seen it before but, they give her the old school look. I like it!

Keith

Looks good, wish I would have caught it at the show.
My cup of tea

Cool. You've certainly captured that oldie style. Nice work!

getting ready for Louisville Nats. Need to put in a different shape of Softseal at base of front window to keep rain from being forced in. Ohio is still rainy these days. Also, I always wanted to have an electric windshield wiper so I can pass NSRA 23 Insp. since the coupe is chopped, I do not have much room above windshield. I need to do more research.

I'm a huge fan of red wheels although some people knock them as being "overdone." Duh, yeah, because they look great on a car like yours and like they belong there.

Very nice little A.

Don

Another positive vote from me and I like the full fender/running board look.
Heck I didn't realise that red wheels/ white walls were over done as they do suit your car nicely. Do you run a full bonnet and side panels on for a change as that would simply change the look again.
Have a look at some of those small japanese car wiper motors you may find a small enough one to fit and do the job you require.

Originally Posted by heatwave

I always wanted to have an electric windshield wiper so I can pass NSRA 23 Insp. since the coupe is chopped, I do not have much room above windshield. I need to do more research.

Some of the small British Leyland cars (MG midget, AH sprite for sure, probably mini) use a cable operated windshield wiper system that is adjustable and keeps the motor in a remote location. Take a look in a foreign car wrecking lot. Should work well on your A. I know English electrics are not well thought of, but you are not likely to be playing in the rain that much.

I use the Mighty Wiper. It is a very small unit that you can hide under your upholstery. I don't use it much because Rain-X allows me to see well, but I have used it on occasion and it gets the job done. The owner is good to work with as he will want specific measurements to get it right. Here is the link:

www.pacificwesterndesign.com

Very nice look with the wheels and whitewalls! Who handles those tires? Sure do have a nice look to them!

Originally Posted by RestoRod

Some of the small British Leyland cars (MG midget, AH sprite for sure, probably mini) use a cable operated windshield wiper system that is adjustable and keeps the motor in a remote location. Take a look in a foreign car wrecking lot. Should work well on your A. I know English electrics are not well thought of, but you are not likely to be playing in the rain that much.

I was actually looking into buying 1 of those cars ( 1973 MG-B ). decided I didn't want somthing that would require a lot of tinkering..... anyway, arn't the earlier cars ( pre '70? ) positive ground? making only the later cars feesable candidates for there wiper system..

Originally Posted by Matt167

I was actually looking into buying 1 of those cars ( 1973 MG-B ). decided I didn't want somthing that would require a lot of tinkering..... anyway, arn't the earlier cars ( pre '70? ) positive ground? making only the later cars feesable candidates for there wiper system..

The windshield wiper motor will work equally as well on negative ground as positive. Here is an article on converting:
http://www.spritespot.com/Downloads/...Conversion.pdf

My good freinds Bob & Gavin @ Newport wipers have a new wiper system for model A's... Bob assures me it will work on a chopped A with some modifications. I'm gonna try one in my coupe If I ever get through all of the metal work...