Recent content by Joe Altieri

Hello out there. Years back I visited Rod Bods over in the Reno area. I was interested in their work but was already involved with another project so I really never looked back. I know that they sold off the business in '08 or '09. How did their bodies compare to the original Ford in...

Thanks folks for all your comments. I probably will do an after market chassis and skip the drama of using a '32. Joe

Is it possible to use a '32 Ford Chassis on a '30-'31 tudor sedan, and still use the fenders? I am looking at a full fendered, '30 sedan, which is in need of a new chassis. I don't want to buy it and then stick another "A" chassis under it. I was wondering if anyone out there has used both...

Thanks, I'll give it a try. joe

Has anyone out there modified an aftermarket Model A, IFS chassis, into a '32 style chassis for a highboy? My though had been to remove the front suspension, replace or modify the front crossmember to accommodate a conventional buggy spring or modify for a semi-eliptical sprung front axel...

I have a top of the line radiator(for a Chevy 350) in a Model A. The manufacturer has not responded to questions about modifying the radiator to fit a '32 shell. I'm sure he would like to sell me another radiator ... but ... that isn't going to happen. If the faux radiator neck is removed...

Those look very nice. I like the "rake" and see that you fitted the top to that rake. Cool. Thanks. Joe

Bob. My A's are modified/street rods. The gas tanks have been removed so that I have room for electric panel, heater, shelf, etc. One has a/c. It would be very little trouble to bolt through (also reinforce) the (formerly) gas tank. What I need is to find a purpose built lower which...

Hello. Has anyone out there modified a pair of '32 style, roadster bases and stanchions to fit a Model A roadster? It would be waaaaay too beyond belief that the two cowls share the same contours ... Right? Has anyone heard of an aftermarket product that is made for the "A". Have any of...

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Unknown set of roadster top irons for sale. I have been trying for several weeks to identify this top set. They were originally touted as '32 Ford because the former owner had a '32. An other person suggested that they might be '31 Ford DeLuxe. I do not...

Unfortunately, I have to rule out '32. They look similar, but are different. I am now hoping maybe a Model A or some other desirable car! Thanks. joe If you know someone whom might be interested in attempting to adapt them to a '32, let me know. I have taken a bunch of measurements that...

Thanks. There is no casting number. Hope someone else can come up with a hint. I think the "clue" is in the pivot point on the rear bow. I'm also looking on AACA's sight. Thanks. joe

No casting number on the part ... therefore we are ruling out '32. Thanks for the heads up. I have posted on AACA in hope someone will give me a clue card. Thanks. joe

Thanks David. I think we have pretty well ruled '32 out. I've posted on AACA in hopes that someone can give me a heads-up. joe

Thanks. I think I need to stretch them out and get some measurements. I expect the RPU's would be shorter from front to back. joe