Model A chassi seat, gas tank

[George Iowa]

I am needing to construct a running chassi, seat, fire wall, and something to hold a small gas tank. I looks like I also need to support my steering wheel. I have seen people make a run-about with wooden seat, and fire wall. This is just temporary. Please post some pictures. Love this forum.

 

[glenn in camino]

Iv'e done that three times to test run restored chassis. I made the seat out of a 2x12 bolted to the frame with a short back on it so I wouldn't slide off. Then I bolted a 1x4 or 1x6 to the side if the frame to mount the coil, ameter, gas can, and ignition switch to. I'm planning to do it again in a few weeks but this time I think I'll also attach a seat belt to the seat so I don't fall off as I now live in a hilly neighborhood. Be careful and have fun. Sorry I don't have any pictures.

 

[Jim Parker Toronto]

I strongly reccomend the seat belt! Also, make sure the nut on the steering wheel is on tight! Ask me how I know........

 

[George Iowa]

Glenn and Jim.... I will look for a seat belt. Thanks for the tips!

 

[RTC1930]

Here is what mine looked like. Just make sure the seat is bolted and don't go too crazy with the seat like we did, just be sure its bolted down. I wore a helmet when driving this because it just felt unnatural. Also not shown in these but we did add a welded bracket to hold the steering column which bolted the the fender mounts and clamped column with fuel line covered u-bolt. Careful though, driving it like this made me really want a roadster for my next project.

Bob, NJ

 

[George Iowa]

Thanks RTC for the pictures.

 

[loumo]

I used a white plastic lawn chair, discarded at the town dump, which I bolted to 3/4 plywood attached to the chassis.

 

[peters180a/170b]

RTC1930 , the true meaning of a buckboard...

 

[RTC1930]

I have to admit it was not the most comfortable ride.

Bob, NJ

 

[a banger]

Similar deal dif ride,36 ford i'm doing for my wife,plywood 2 bucket seats, NO NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH , her 1st ride was exciting to say the least ! Be careful !

 

[Petty Cash]

I plan on bolting a wooden army foot locker to mine and put the battery in it and sit on it .

 

[Mitch]

Ignore the mess, but this is what I've rigged up. The ammeter mount is pattened. The seat in the background is the 3rd seat out of a Suburban with a 2x4 frame put under it. Put it all together in a couple hours.