Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-11-2018, 04:34 PM
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Re: Model A Huckster Group
Ron,
I bought my plans from Wagon Works too. I'm building their "Huckster Van" but they have plans for several different styles of wood bodies. If you do end up ordering a set of plans from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-11-2018, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
Re: Model A Huckster Group
Let's see if I can breathe new life into this thread so it won't fade into obscurity.
My 1930 chassis is complete except for painting and the next order of business is to start building the wooden...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2018, 12:50 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2018, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
Re: Model A Huckster Group
Yesterday was a landmark day for me. I installed my new Mitchell transmission, thus completing my Huckster's chassis.
Now comes the fun part: turning perfectly good lumber into sawdust!
Woo...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2018, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
Re: Model A Huckster Group
Woo Hoo, my dormant Huckster project just got a shot of caffeine! My new Mitchell transmission was delivered two days ago! Once installed, this will complete my chassis and allow me to start...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2017, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
Re: Model A Huckster Group
Hey Fred, would you mind calling my wife and telling her that? I can use all the help I can get!!! :D
Have a Happy New Year!
Harvey
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2017, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
Re: Model A Huckster Group
I don't know why the professionally-built Hucksters and Station Wagons are built with a particular wood but many of the homebuilders seem to prefer Red Oak because it's readily available and cuts and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-15-2017, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 349
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-15-2017, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
Re: Model A Huckster Group
Good Morning Fred,
Yes, I should've been a little clearer in my post. I'm not a cabinetmaker by any means but I tend to be a perfectionist & overachiever. (See the attached pictures of how a model...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-14-2017, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
Re: Model A Huckster Group
Now that my chassis is almost finished, I'm gearing up to start cutting lumber. However, I have a coupla questions for those who built their own Huckster bodies: What degree of woodworking experience...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2017, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
Re: Model A Huckster Group
Fred,
I'm building my Huckster mostly to carry my model airplanes between my house and the local R/C club's flying field. (I'm calling it my wooden flight box.) Most of the time it'll just be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2017, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
Re: Model A Huckster Group
At 6'-1", I'm also planning to move my seat aft a little in order to gain some much-needed legroom.
And when it comes to seats, I'd like to hear other builders' preferences (bench or tudor) and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2017, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
Re: Model A Huckster Group
Hi All,
Some of the guys in this forum purchased their Huckster bodies pre-made, and some have or are still building theirs. I fit into the second batch and hope to start tackling my Huck's body...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2017, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2017, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
Re: Model A Huckster Group
Oh don't get me wrong. I intend to avoid the freeways completely. Unfortunately, we have so many of them around here that you can't get from Point A to B without getting near one!
Thanks for your...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2017, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
Re: Model A Huckster Group
Howdy Guys, I'm looking for some transmission advice for my Huckster project. I'm building a WagonWorks "2-seat Huckster Van". I haven't started cutting lumber yet but my 1930 chassis is almost...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2015, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 349
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2014, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
Re: Model A Huckster Group
I'm impressed that someone knows what a Boeing N2S-3 is! It may be awhile before it's flyable. I'm still restoring it.
Harvey
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2014, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
Re: Model A Huckster Group
JJ31,
I'm building a Wagon Works Huckster Van myself and would like to see some pictures of your Van.
Harvey
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2014, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2014, 05:02 AM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
Re: Model A Huckster Group
I called Wagon Works and talked to Jay's wife (Jay was still at work). She told me that the material on the VHS tape and DVD are the same. The DVD, while newer, doesn't include any updates or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2014, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
Re: Model A Huckster Group
Guys,
Several you have suggested purchasing Jay's instructional DVD if building a Huckster from the Wagon Works plans. I purchased Jay's video cassette when I bought my "Huckster Van" plans from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2013, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2013, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
Re: Model A Huckster Group
Fred,
Good point!
Are overhauled original shocks able to carry the additional weight or are modern tubular ones necessary? Does anything have to be done to the rear spring or shocks to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2013, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 349
Views: 167,214
Re: Model A Huckster Group
Nasty (Is that REALLY your name? What mother would name their baby "Nasty"??? :D )
I'm not aware of any Hucksters that were built on a truck (AA) chassis but it would be naïve for me to say that...
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