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Joe K · 03-12-2024, 08:01 AM

"Rod conversons" CAN be a source of parts.

More than once I've bought from someone who "rodded."

"I can sell you everything but the body and the frame which I've 'boxed.'"

The last front axle was bought from a rodder (1931 Coupe) who started with a boxed A-frame and front axle, but after finding the car "flexible" and continued chipping the paint around the body doorframes decided to buy Sacramento's box frame and front end. (Late model V8, nicely done with white velour interior.)

Which is where I found the axle.

"Good decision" I said without a second look at the body or his nice red-painted frame. "You are obviously into this for strength!"

The Model A axle had been outside uncovered for a year but was still in good condition - and even has the later cast iron ventilated brake drums.

Joe K

03-12-2024, 08:01 AM	#68
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine "Rod conversons" CAN be a source of parts. More than once I've bought from someone who "rodded." "I can sell you everything but the body and the frame which I've 'boxed.'" The last front axle was bought from a rodder (1931 Coupe) who started with a boxed A-frame and front axle, but after finding the car "flexible" and continued chipping the paint around the body doorframes decided to buy Sacramento's box frame and front end. (Late model V8, nicely done with white velour interior.) Which is where I found the axle. "Good decision" I said without a second look at the body or his nice red-painted frame. "You are obviously into this for strength!" The Model A axle had been outside uncovered for a year but was still in good condition - and even has the later cast iron ventilated brake drums. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.