mchook Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 I started with an old 30 coupe body I had and about 3 other boxes of Model A parts. Dug up a frame, some front & rear end parts and started figuring out what to do with it all. First I knew I had to lower the top a little so I chopped the top just enough to make it look better but not a crazy "mail slot" chop. Then I had to figure out an engine but I didn't want to build a typical everyday seen hot rod with a Chevy or even any V8. So I looked online & found a very cool overhead Model A engine and thought that that's what I wanted. I scratch built the front timing gear cover, side cover, head, valve cover and magneto. Anyway, work is slow but I'll get there eventually, this is what I got so far. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 That's looking pretty nice so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Like the use of a different engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 On 3/25/2023 at 12:08 PM, Zippi said: That's looking pretty nice so far. Tanks Zippi! On 3/25/2023 at 1:17 PM, espo said: Like the use of a different engine. Thanks David, I wanted something that's not the typical powerplant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 This is going to be a great model. Watching to see it finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Good plan. Going to be fun to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Looks great so far. I like the power plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Awesome project! Love the overhead conversion on the A engine. Nice work so far. It seems that a handful of us on this forum have been inspired by that ARDUN converted ‘banger over the years! I wish I would have made a timing cover with proper horizontal ribs like you did. I just used a Chevy cover (Slingster dragster) so the ribs are wonky. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted March 27, 2023 Author Share Posted March 27, 2023 That's an amazing looking build Dennis. Actually, these pictures of this build gave me some inspiration too. I've seen them here before and loved them. I was going to use a similar timing cover as yours but I couldn't get it to fit right. Thanks for looking! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Looking good Mark! I'll be watching this one with interest 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Cool project. Digging the Banger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill-e-boy Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Look forward to following the build as I built up a banger with Cragar OHV conversion as aside project to my Boyd Tribute build. Just not sure what to use it in yet and it is allways good to see the use of a different motor. The chop looks good too - not too much as you say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Tasteful and unique! I'll be enjoying following this build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/27/2023 at 12:32 PM, SpikeSchumacher said: Looking good Mark! I'll be watching this one with interest 😉 Thanks Mathias, I appreciate it. On 3/27/2023 at 7:57 PM, Bainford said: Cool project. Digging the Banger. Thanks Trevor. On 3/28/2023 at 4:38 AM, bill-e-boy said: Look forward to following the build as I built up a banger with Cragar OHV conversion as aside project to my Boyd Tribute build. Just not sure what to use it in yet and it is allways good to see the use of a different motor. The chop looks good too - not too much as you say Thanks Bill, I saw the picture of that, it looks very cool! 8 hours ago, ea0863 said: Tasteful and unique! I'll be enjoying following this build Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 Thanks everyone for all the great compliments. I haven't gotten much bench time but I did get the transmission done, some paint & plug wires. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Love it. That engine is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Wow, nice work on the trans. The pedals and clutch linkage look really authentic! 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Yup. Kool with a capital K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 On 3/29/2023 at 8:24 PM, bobthehobbyguy said: Love it. That engine is great. Thanks Bob. On 3/29/2023 at 11:57 PM, Dennis Lacy said: Wow, nice work on the trans. The pedals and clutch linkage look really authentic! 👍🏻 Thanks Dennis. On 3/30/2023 at 12:03 AM, Ace-Garageguy said: Yup. Kool with a capital K. Appreciate it Bill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 I managed to build a header for it. Not really what I wanted but it's gonna have to work. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 On 3/26/2023 at 7:50 PM, Dennis Lacy said: Awesome project! Love the overhead conversion on the A engine. Nice work so far. It seems that a handful of us on this forum have been inspired by that ARDUN converted ‘banger over the years! I wish I would have made a timing cover with proper horizontal ribs like you did. I just used a Chevy cover (Slingster dragster) so the ribs are wonky. Hey Dennis, can I ask where the carbs on this came from? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 1 hour ago, mchook said: Hey Dennis, can I ask where the carbs on this came from? They come from the most recent issue of the Revell Tweedy Pie T which included additional parts to return it to its original issue configuration. Among those are 6 Stromberg carbs with the vintage frog mouth scoops. They’re beautifully rendered. Below is the box to look for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Great choice of motivation! The OHV conversion is way cool! I'll be watching this--I have a Monogram Model A coupe about half way done. Nice work on the trans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Nice work going on here! Looking forward to seeing more.... -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 A very cool build so far. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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