1931 model A roadster

From a pile of old rust to a nice oldschool roadster.

I worked seven years to achieve this project . .

Body is an original model A roadsster body but in verry

bad condition . .  The rear body had to be replaced,

so bad, like "dentelle de Brugges" . . . or cigarette paper

if you prefere . .

 

The chassis is a model B (1932) one, ASC rails with model A front and
rear crossmembers . .
Engine : French Flathead
Steering box : F100
Rearend : 1937 ford banjo, shortened torque tube.
Gearbox : 46 Ford.
Wheels : 1937 wide bolt patterns.
Front end : 4 inches dropped Ibeam.


First mockup after 3 years of work



First time the engine starts





I've painted the car in a dark blue that refers to the US Navy
WW2 airplanes .




The fist time the car hits the road . . . terrific . . .
still lots of things to do.




Finally last year in august, the car was ready to make it's fist long
distance trip to the HotRod hayride in UK . . .
The car was reliable, just a little problem with the radiator( loss of
water) .  What a terrific experience . .  ! !