My new Model A pickup

[George Miller]

Re: My new Model A pickup, update

Cab and hood painted. now for the fenders and splash aprons.

 

[Mikeinnj]

Nice paint job George ! What color is it and what kind of paint was used ? Single stage, CC/BC ??? Enjoy !

 

[Vanspeed]

Nice color, I like it big time.

 

[George Miller]

Nice paint job George ! What color is it and what kind of paint was used ? Single stage, CC/BC ??? Enjoy !

It is a blue from 2010 Impala. The paint is Masons Acrylic Enamel with hardener.

 

[George Miller]

Up date
Just the fenders and interior left.

 

[Tim/Va.]

Looks like mine. I think I used Niagra Blue.

 

[George Miller]

Here is the truck now. The out side is just about done. Still need some head light parts.

 

[jhowes]

You must be getting tired of questions but, I have an engine that has sat out like yours how did you free up the pistons etc. No penetration solution seems to touch mine. The pistons are stuck and who knows what else. Jack

 

[1931 flamingo]

Try a 50/50 mix of ATF and Acetone, pour it into the cyls, let soak, repeat. FWIW
Paul in CT

 

[mass A man]

George, Just want to give you a thumbs up!

 

[George Miller]

You must be getting tired of questions but, I have an engine that has sat out like yours how did you free up the pistons etc. No penetration solution seems to touch mine. The pistons are stuck and who knows what else. Jack

In my case I was going to bore the cylinders any way. So I just busted the pistons out. The cylinder walls were pitted bad. Took 3/16 of a inch to clean them up.

If your engine is not to bad, use some kind of penetrating oil in the cylinders. In the past I made a tool out of a old starter, put a nut on the shaft, bolted in place of the starter. Then turned it with a big wrench. That broke it loose.

 

[scbill]

Are you going to do anything to the frame for strength? I just bought a 1930 closed cab last month. First problem was shearing an axle key as the castle nuts were too loose! Has Hydraulic brakes from a 1946 Ford pickup.

 

[Itchy-Pit]

Nice read. How's she drive? Farthest you've gone?

 

[George Miller]

To the end of the drive way.

 

[flatheadz-forever]

Are you able to post videos of it driving? very cool build nice work

 

[George Miller]

Are you able to post videos of it driving? very cool build nice work

I might get my Son to take some videos when diving it. But right now it is Title time. So got to get that done first.

I'm also working on the upholstery now. That is not my kind of work.

 

[mndodge]

Great looking truck!!

 

[al's28/33]

Congrats to you on your talented work! Keep on truckin!!!!

 

[QGolden]

Very nice work, and in less than 10 months no less. Nice to see one reserected.

 

[firetique57]

VERY NICE! love it. I've been building a 28 pickup from parts here and there. I picked up the body last month. I was amazed that it all fit into the bed of my truck when disassembled. My buddy's and I started working on it and there were some really rough areas so we decided to make it a roadster. The cab is 80% done but the build has been put on hold for right now as the wife got a new job in Winston Salem two months ago and moved down from Ohio. I've been back here getting the house ready for sale and it sold within two hours of hitting the market! We're looking at a house in Walkertown, NC that has an awesome garage! Hopefully we'll be all moved in by the end of September so I can finish the build. Looks like I'll be in the company of a bunch of model A'rs!