My wife and I have recently acquired her grandpa's Model A, or what's left of it. Her grandfather's family owned a trucking company, "20th Century Trucking" I believe, and this truck was driven by him when he was a teenager in the late 30's!! I don't exactly what body style it was from the factory, or when it was converted but at some point it ended up doorless with a canvas top over the front seat and bed area. It was a driver until about 10-15 years ago, when it was disassembled. Unfortunately some parts, including the bed sides/floor, and top structure have come up missing. It's been disassembled in my mother-in-law's garage for a few years and the family has decided to let us be the new owners and get it back on the road. Considering the body parts that are missing, we aren't sure of the direction we'll take. We are referring to it as the Guacamol"A" as a tribute to her grandparents avocado ranch they have in Fallbrook. As I understand it this truck never served duty working in the grove, but I'd like to get back to way it was, with a bit a farm truck look. I'd like to have my pinstriper add some vintage style lettering to the side connecting it to them and thier ranch. My wife's grandparents had a term for thier property, and that is "Heart X2", so I'm imaging something on the side saying "Heart x2 - Avocado Ranch - Fallbrook, CA" This project will move slowly as it's not a priority now, but you can guarantee I'll keep you posted.
Anyone recognize this body style and something other than "homemade"?
We do have those little "door" pieces.
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"Bed" sides and canvas structure are gone.
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This is what we've got, plus grill shell/hood/fenders/running boards.
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This is our sedan, the Little Gem.
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