Prestons Model A boattail roadster.

[James D]

Maybe take a leaf out of Edsels book…

https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2016/01/25/edsel-fords-first-v-8-speedster-set-the-stage-for-fords-design-department/

[Quentin Hall]

Yes the Edsel boat tails are interesting design studies.

Today I roughly laid out the floor again. Got to go to Perth again for two weeks so today will inspire me. I may end up doing a similar parade boot as the 39, which was inspired by the Cord Sportsman and Auburn speedster.

The 29 cowl requires a bit of repair work and I agree it might suit the aesthetic I’m after. 

 

[1952B3b23]

Very cool idea Quentin and nice progress so far. Hopefully this inspires your son and he’ll get into hot rods/customs. Do you think he will help you work on it at all?

-Chris

"The devils in the details"

[Quentin Hall]

He said he’d like to install the wiper blades. I said it ain’t gonna have wipers. . . .

[Tony]

You can lead a horse to water Quentin.

[Dave Tartaglia]

You have seen Edsel Ford’s speedsters, right?

[Quentin Hall]

I’m still over in Perth but it didn’t stop me finding a couple of cool bits from eBay. Found a 32 chev roadster screen and pillars that I’ll modify to suit the model a. Same guy had a 38/౩9 Packard engine that I am not sure about but decided to give it a go at the last second. It might be a bit of a boat anchor, who knows? It’s different. Engine is a runner and only $200. It has Packard written in the casting on the head.

Also went to an old guy here in Perth who hoards model a stuff. Had every damn thing that i need for both build and wouldn’t sell a damn thing. . . In case he needs it. He had 8 of these cool hubcaps as seen in the top pic lying on the garage floor and it hurt to get turned down every offer. Looks like I’m going build two roadsters now. . . . Found a pic of JBs roadster, bottom pic and fell in love.

[Quentin Hall]

I’m back home finally. Bought some bits and pieces to add to the pile. 

[Quentin Hall]

Forgot to add that i may have found a Duval windshield frame with glass to suit a model a. Also got 3 Packard grilles.

[Rik Hoving]

Super finds!

Enjoy the beauty of Customizing

[Mild Mitch]

Wow BIG score!
Mitch

[Tony]

Careful, you’ll turn into Mr Packard at this rate!

[Quentin Hall]

Here is the windshield that i scored cheap. It is for a 28 29. Looks like the 30 31 cowl will have to wait. 

[Quentin Hall]

So a few beers and jazz and vintage cheese and crackers in Paul’s shed and “Whoa!!!!!” Look at this. A WW2 bomber seat. 1942. Aluminium and rivets.  Next project.

[Rik Hoving]

Cool windshield… looks to be based on the famous Hallock windshield.

Enjoy the beauty of Customizing

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