Jon Haigwood Posted December 25, 2020 Posted December 25, 2020 I have been working on a 32 P/U Roadster and thought maybe later I would do a Model A P/U Roadster. I don't really want to use the standard 29 Open Cab with the flat back. I was looking at the Ala Kart body which started out as a 29 OC body with a T Bucket back side grafted on. My question is , have they used this body in any other kits ? Some Google image searches showed some 30-31 OC Roadsters with the rounded corners on the back. Thanks
Mark Posted December 25, 2020 Posted December 25, 2020 That body was only used in the Ala Kart and (with some alterations) derivative versions like the Round 2 Mod Rod reissue. The new tool Ala Kart kit has another version of the body, the new version's cowl is misshapen in that the top panel of the hood is too blocky--the rounded corners of the firewall have too small a radius.
Exotics_Builder Posted December 25, 2020 Posted December 25, 2020 5 hours ago, Mark said: That body was only used in the Ala Kart and (with some alterations) derivative versions like the Round 2 Mod Rod reissue. The new tool Ala Kart kit has another version of the body, the new version's cowl is misshapen in that the top panel of the hood is too blocky--the rounded corners of the firewall have too small a radius. Mark, I don't have the reissue Mod Rod, but do you know if that contains the body that Jon could use? Or is it the newer Ala Kart body? I know Round2 said you could not do a full Ala Kart out of that kit
Mark Posted December 25, 2020 Posted December 25, 2020 The body is included in the Mod Rod reissue, as are many parts that could be used to restore an original Ala Kart. The body is slightly modified in a couple of areas but is basically the same.
Jon Haigwood Posted December 25, 2020 Author Posted December 25, 2020 I have two of the newer kits and I am using both tops to make an up-top for a 32 P/U Roadster. I will be using one of the chassis assemblies for another 32 Roadster. Not sure yet what I will do with the other. This leaves me with a A/T body for a future build.
Jon Haigwood Posted December 29, 2020 Author Posted December 29, 2020 I think I found a suitable body in the AMT 29 Ford Model A Roadster kit. Similar to the AK but no custom cowl and the narrower. Also as AK top and similar interior
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