'30 tudor before and after

CWPASADENA

CWPASADENA

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After eleven years, I finally got my '30 Tudor (almost) finished and driving. I bought it in June 2000 but did not start on it for a few years . About half way into the project, I had to move my shop and it got set aside for several more years. This winter I found some time and got back to work on it. This week, I drove it for the first time and so far I have about a hundred miles on it. I did most of the work myself and it was a lot of fun to be able to finally drive it.

The "Before" picture is just the way I got it. It was mostly apart for "restoration" and there were lots of boxes with stuff in them.

I always liked the Tudor's, I drove one to college more then 50 years ago. I joined the local Model a Club and plan to do some touring and other events.

I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Chris

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I like the black wheels and tires. Your car looks like a Model A should look. Congrats on a wonderful job. You should be proud!
 
TinCup said:
I like the black wheels as well. Nice job. Is that an aeres muffler I see?
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Yes, That is an Aries Muffler. I plan to have the car a long time and use it and tried to have things that may last a while. I an not a big fan of a polished muffler but this is the way they come. One thing about the Aries Muffler is that it fits and seals well to the exhaust manifold.

Thanks for your comments,

Chris
 
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CWPASADENA said:
Yes, That is an Aries Muffler. I plan to have the car a long time and use it and tried to have things that may last a while. I an not a big fan of a polished muffler but this is the way they come. One thing about the Aries Muffler is that it fits and seals well to the exhaust manifold.

Thanks for your comments,

Chris
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If you don't like the polished look ,maybe paint with Black Heat paint. Just a suggestion. I bought the same one you did. Not sure what I am going to do with mine.Oh by the way ,Your Tudor looks Great. Nice Job
 
You should be really proud of yourself. Your story sounds a lot like mine. I bought my phaeton in 96 and I am just getting the engine finished. I hope to go for a spin this summer. Beautiful Model A.
 
What? Nobody saw the overdrive shifter just a shinny muffler? A very nice car set up for the long haul.

Smooth cruising!
 
ivoryjohn said:
What? Nobody saw the overdrive shifter just a shinny muffler? A very nice car set up for the long haul.

Smooth cruising!
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I also installed a Mitchell Transmission. Makes life a bit easier.

Nobody also did not see that there is no inside door lock in the drivers door. I moved it to the passanger door and installed the outside locking handle on the drivers side. Now, I do not have to go around to the passanger side to lock and un-lock the car.

There are a few other small things like this I also did. I sort of did the car the way I wanted it and not purely as a show car. I think this is part of the fun of restoring your own car.

Chris
 
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