Somebody pinch me!

Thought it might be, sounded like the same car.

Wish I had that Model A body back, as I want to build a car similar to Jim's.
 
Have you seen it since I "finished" it?
I say that loosely, because even though it's drivable, it's not finished.
 
I don't think I have seen it finished. We have another 30 coupe body, but 100 times worse then the one you got.

What's the plan for the 35?
 
I think I'll keep it the way it is for now. I have a spare running 40-41 flathead to drop in it( which is what's in it now.
I would prefer the top not being filled, and put it back to original someday. But I'm sure that would be slot of work to undo. At least they did a nice job on it.
Here's a pic of the model A.
 

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Parts for 34's and 36's are a lot more spendie than for a '35. Seems like a good way to go.
Your enthusiasm is infectious. Have fun.
 
Good to know 39T, the only drawback is probably that parts like the grille are not reproduced.
I had been contemplating a new project recently, and was leaning towards a 42-47 truck as I used to own one. But then this showed up, and I pulled the trigger on it. I think I'll be happier with this one.
 
JM, are you sure you have enough clothespins on that fuel line? After all, it is vapor lock season.
 
Ralph, that is SOOOO cool! Congrats! I think I know that feeling. I had something similar when I bought my '36 3w. Enjoy!!
 
ursus said:
JM, are you sure you have enough clothespins on that fuel line? After all, it is vapor lock season.
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You would need to ask the previous owner about that;), but there are definitely more than enough there for me. I have kept this car exactly like I bought it, ...at least for the time being. There is one huge clothespin in the center of the fuel line from fuel pump to carburator that will stop any and all vapor lock problems dead in its tracks:D
 
35fordtn said:
John,
I think your car has every gizmo and gadget accessory I have ever seen! pretty neat
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It definitely does Michael, and some are not even apparent or visible in those pictures. It will be a tough call when it comes down to the wire to either leave all those "doodads" in place, at least for awhile, or pull em off, and put it back to original.
 
Kind of nice that 1 car could be so many peoples dream. It was someone's new car once, from it's modifications it was someone else's, and now yours. Surely there were some in between. Personally I'm kind of liking the wide five look. Nice car
 
She looks great O what a feeling a new toy
you grille doesn't look all that bad, mine was almost that bad when I got it
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Wow! Did you straighten that or have it done?
And we're 35 grilles available painted and chromed?
 
I had never done body work but had a friend tell me how to pull and pound on it till it was close then had to braze some broken pieces in and finely grind it smooth. It is not perfect but I think it looks good. took a lot of time but it was well worth it.

The standard model was painted with chrome trim the deluxe was all chrome
 
Wow nice score also Ralph-M ,cant beat the 35s ,Nice one also JM 35 .The original is way better than the face lift in my opinion .this is mine ,some of you would have seen the video .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcJ5LUbmro0
 

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