Model A Huckster Group

I have built a Huckster body with red oak lumber. My design is based on the Lentville huckster but with wider doors. Pictures of my huckster build is shown under tkaris on the ford barn.

if this design is to your liking, I can provide you with detailed drawings that I prepared for each piece. I also have progress pictures.

Ted Karis

tkrowdy@sbcglobal.net
 
Ted- I found your name in the membership list, but no photos except the one for your avatar. I'm sure it's because I didn't navigate the site correctly, but that is normal. Check your spam folder for a message from me.
 
Russell Reay said:
Thanks for your response. On Sunday I travelled 2 hours to look at a 29 huckster. The owner said I could take photos and measurements. He was very accommodating, but his huckster was built by a carpenter, not a cabinetmaker--2x4s. pine boards, and lots of drywall screws. My car isn't much better. I have a good supply of oak, ash, elm, and cherry lumber that has been drying in my barn for years, as well as an adequately equipped workshop. My plan is to disassemble my car, have the fenders and cowl repaired by a body shop, then fabricate a huckster body. My body may not be a prize winner, but it will have some decent joinery, aesthetics and function. If you have plans I could purchase, please let me know
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Look up the Wagon Works for plans. They have them and sell them.
 
I've never heard the term "Huckster"-- at the risk of sounding ignorant, what is the difference between an "phantom" and a "huckster"? Huckster = a Model A (or at least of that same era,) and phantoms are later?
 
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If you decide to move ahead consider giving yourself a little more cab room. When I built my huckster I replicated my 30 coupe cab interior dimensions to give my tall frame a fighting chance for comfort. The added cab size shortened the length of the bed an equal amount but was not ever noticed by admirers. You probably won’t be using it to haul sheets of plywood anyway.
 
My Huckster was built from swap meet spare parts and ended up being a Johnny Cash car. It was titled as a 1928 but it had parts from all years including 1933 rear fiberglass fenders.

I also made several other “improvements “ to this build with removal doors for super hot summer parades and removable rear window for extra carrying room, ventilation, communication with any passengers riding in the back….
 
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brindoro said:
First post, planning to build a Station Wagon / Huckster!
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I am a little over a year into mine, and just starting to lay on the roof slats. It is my first A, and the learning curve is long. I am using Wagon Works plans which is much easier (IMHO) than designing from scratch. If you already have model A experience, the project will be easier.
 
Russell Reay said:
It is my first A, and the learning curve is long. I am using Wagon Works plans which is much easier (IMHO) than designing from scratch. If you already have model A experience, the project will be easier.
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I am new to the Model A as well, but have access to knowledgeable people, which is reassuring. Good to hear about the plans, as I just ordered the Wagon Works plans and DVD. And this is a retirement project, so I am giving myself time. (not yet retired, :rolleyes:)
 
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