31 Speedster

[Iron Butterfly 432]

Several months I tried to sale my 31 speedster I've been working on when I had time, well I am glad it didn't sale I just completed the staining and clear coat on the wood body. It has put me in a different frame of mine about completing it. Just ordered up $800.00 + in parts from Snyders.

 

[Cape Codder]

THAT is GORGEOUS!!! Model A Motor going in it? Can't wait to see the completed pictures!

 

[fried okra]

Really nice work.

 

[Chuck Dempsey]

Super Sharp! Is there a luggage area in the back? Or gas tank? Or both?

 

[Iron Butterfly 432]

THAT is GORGEOUS!!! Model A Motor going in it? Can't wait to see the completed pictures!

Yes the motor that came in the frame only needed to have all the gasket, nuts & bolts replaced.

 

[Iron Butterfly 432]

Super Sharp! Is there a luggage area in the back? Or gas tank? Or both?

Yes the back will open still have to make the hinges not sure if I'm going to make them out of wood or metal that's why I've pulled off the body and started working on some of the Mechanical things that need to be address.

 

[DKnapp]

nice work on your Speedster. Here are pictures of the Speedster I am building. It has a "B" motor with Miller overhead, fuel pump, full oil pressure, dual downdrafts and alternator. Body has adjustable drivers seat, bucket seats and rumble seat. Wood is Red Cedar that I cut and had milled. Fiber glassed the body after a lot of sanding. The steering wheel is one I made. I could never find an original from 1930. I ended up making 10 of these steering wheels, four for my cars and six for other guys. Biggest problem was the windshield. I fitted the glass too tight and it cracked in three places when the wood shrunk.
We'll have to get together at the Lincoln, Nebraska Speedster Meet.
Dick Knapp, Garfield, AR

 

[henry's 31]

Hi Iron:
That is a work of art. Well done.

 

[henry's 31]

Hi DKnapp:


Looks like you are also doing a great job. Hope to see photos of the completed project.

 

[ronn]

Looks like a Bugatti- dont forget to use real aniline calf skin for the upholstery!


lol

 

[mngrant]

Very, very nice. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Iron Butterfly 432]

Hi DKnapp great looking speedster I like the steering wheel Totally Original

 

[Andgott]

I realize this is an older thread but any updates?

 

[old31]

Iron, your work is stunning. Cant wait to see the finished product.

 

[Waorani]

I watched your for sale post for a while and came real close to contacting you. Mixed feelings - kinda regret it now but also glad to see you going on it!

 

[Planojc]

Nice.