'30 Model A Rat

[Six]

I don't always do a wip, I just might with this one. I'm starting with Revell's 1930 Model A Coupe. I have 3D printed parts from MCV Products such as...bomber seats, steering wheel, brass knuckle shifter, and a bad boy Boss 429 with fuel injection and a top loader 4 speed trans. I'm in for a bunch of hacking things coz that top loader is HUGE! 

On the seats...whatcha think? Pads or no pads on 'em?? I just started with it, Ace-Garageguy helped me out with some photos of a suicide front suspension for this ride...thanks man!!! 😁 I have printed tires and wheels...I don't remember who I got them from... either MCV, or mean machine models. Anyway, here's a few photos to start...😳🥴😁

[FoMoCo66]

Cool man, I would definitely suggest going with the padding.

[meechum68]

This is gonna be a good one!! I have that same kit, and had considered something wild, watching for more inspiration!! 

[johnyrotten]

Awesome mock up, I'd go with the padded seats, or add a chamfer to the holes to better resemble dimple die holes,that's just me. Looking forward to the progress on this one. 

[NOBLNG]

Nice plan. I am slowly getting started on mine so I will definitely follow along!😎

[customline]

I like the idea of using a suicide front end. That works really well for a "rat rod". It's pretty much a requirement if you want it scraping the asphalt.   Also I think thin pads on the seats is a good idea. Those holes are going to print red circles on your butt if you don't.  Looks like fun, I'm jumping on.🙃

[dino246gt]

Looks like a great project, I'll be watching, sitting on my "padded" seat!

 

[Six]

You guys are funny! Thank you! Small update...I started the suicide front end...what a pain, I've never built one...also got the rear down a bit too... it's a slow process! Yes, I will use the seat pads, I don't want sore red circles on my butt! 🤣😂🥴

[customline]

Maybe round off the perch at the top front corners and add u-bolt detail? It doesn't need to be fancy. 

[Six]

On 9/14/2025 at 11:48 AM, customline said:

Maybe round off the perch at the top front corners and add u-bolt detail? It doesn't need to be fancy. 

That's what I have in mind...🤔😁

Another small update...

Got it down to where I want the ride height, messing with the front suspension...also, I gotta raise the motor mounts coz the trans is WAY too close to the ground! I did put together some RB Motion coil overs for the rear

[Ace-Garageguy]

Looking good.   

[customline]

Derrick, you may want to check the angle of the chassis and the angle of the body bottom.  It looks awkward.  Notching the firewall at the frame rails should help get the body more in tune with the frame.  The coil-overs are awesome. 

[Six]

7 hours ago, customline said:

Derrick, you may want to check the angle of the chassis and the angle of the body bottom.  It looks awkward.  Notching the firewall at the frame rails should help get the body more in tune with the frame.  The coil-overs are awesome. 

I see what you mean... it's just laying on there right now... it's just taped together right now... I still have to monkey with final forms...yeah, those shocks are pretty cool! Thanks for the kudos!!! 😁

[Potaka]

You should pad on 'em. That's cool.

[slusher]

Looking great Six! Good to see you building my friend!