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Old 12-18-2014, 10:10 PM
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Ladies and Gentleman, Boys and Girls, Hoonigans of all ages...

I introduce the penultimate Model A project. Well under way on the parts gathering process. Starting the design phase.

Mission Statement: Build a 2 seat Hot Rod that can annually win at least one Good Guys autocross (free set of tires and swag ). Reliable and roadworthy enough to drive to work and in stop and go traffic. Wickedly quick acceleration. With the right driver, fast enough for top 10 at Optima. Look good doing it.

Target weight: under 2000# with driver.
Tires: 315/30-18
Wheels: GM Speedline Z06 18x10.5
Safety: FIA rated seats, 6 pt Harness, Fire Extinguisher (Fire system?)
Motor: 4.6 DOHC Ford Modular, 1995 Lincoln Mk VIII
Trans: Ford Motorsports TKO600
Rear end: Ford 8.8, Aluminum Housing, IRS
Spindles - Brakes: 2000 C5 Corvette
Suspension: Likely use the C5 front lowers and Rear upper and lower arms, custom upper arms, inboard pull-rod shocks, power steering, adjustable roll center heights, and rear steer.
Body / Frame: Real Henry Ford Steel 1928 Model A roadster (saved anther one from the grave)

The chassis and suspension will be designed in CAD. My plan is to water jet cut the fixtures out of plywood. Lay in all the tubing, weld it up and then unscrew and remove the fixture.

Time line: I'd like to have it running and driving in a year, but 2-3 years is more likely.













Offset drivetrain for weight balance and driver height.

Enjoy the show>

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Old 12-18-2014, 10:14 PM
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This looks gooooooooooood Hell even the doggie is interested!!
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Old 12-18-2014, 10:24 PM
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I for updates.

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Old 12-18-2014, 10:24 PM
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This looks gooooooooooood Hell even the doggie is interested!!
Funny, I thought the dog was "Whatchou talkin 'bout Willis?"

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Old 12-19-2014, 08:05 AM
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Ladies and Gentleman, Boys and Girls, Hoonigans of all ages...

I introduce the penultimate Model A project. Well under way on the parts gathering process. Starting the design phase.

Mission Statement: Build a 2 seat Hot Rod that can annually win at least one Good Guys autocross (free set of tires and swag ). Reliable and roadworthy enough to drive to work and in stop and go traffic. Wickedly quick acceleration. With the right driver, fast enough for top 10 at Optima. Look good doing it.

Target weight: under 2000# with driver.
Tires: 315/30-18
Wheels: GM Speedline Z06 18x10.5
Safety: FIA rated seats, 6 pt Harness, Fire Extinguisher (Fire system?)
Motor: 4.6 DOHC Ford Modular, 1995 Lincoln Mk VIII
Trans: Ford Motorsports T-5z
Rear end: Ford 8.8, Aluminum Housing, IRS
Spindles - Brakes: 2000 C5 Corvette
Suspension: Likely use the C5 front lowers and Rear upper and lower arms, custom upper arms, inboard pull-rod shocks, power steering, adjustable roll center heights, and rear steer.
Body / Frame: Real Henry Ford Steel 1928 Model A roadster (saved anther one from the grave)

The chassis and suspension will be designed in CAD. My plan is to water jet cut the fixtures out of plywood. Lay in all the tubing, weld it up and then unscrew and remove the fixture.

Time line: I'd like to have it running and driving in a year, but 2-3 years is more likely.













Offset drivetrain for weight balance and driver height.

Enjoy the show>
Now this is ambitious! It's what makes the addiction real though! Build on brother...very cool!
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Old 12-19-2014, 08:23 AM
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Well, at least the body doesn't need much work!
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Old 12-19-2014, 08:47 AM
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Watching. Interesting engine choice given the target weight.....and the fact that it is wider than the cowl.

That might be the most mangled stock frame I have ever seen.
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Old 12-19-2014, 08:52 AM
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Sounds like a heck of a project. Good luck! Keep us updated. I want to see this one come together.
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Wow! Going to be cool.
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Old 12-19-2014, 10:06 AM
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I have to agree with Donny on this one.... why create a bunch of issues with the motor choice. You won't believe how small these cars are until you start working on it.

This kind of build gets my juices flowing! Frankly -- another '69 Camaro just kind of lacks the punch that it used to for me. This little rod is going to take some serious fab work just to make it work vs another tucked bumper. LOL

Love your previous ingenuity and I'm looking forward to seeing this build come to life!
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