Model A Huckster Group

[swo4rd]

Harvey has a Stearman Bi Plane in his garage? Wow!...next time I am home in LaGrange, I want to stop by to fly that baby with you...

[HarveyH]

Originally Posted by swo4rd

Harvey has a Stearman Bi Plane in his garage? Wow!...next time I am home in LaGrange, I want to stop by to fly that baby with you...

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

[jeep44]

I found this at a license plate show yesterday. Too bad the year isn't '30 or '31, but it's still going on the tailgate of my Huckster when I ever get it done.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by jeep44

I found this at a license plate show yesterday. Too bad the year isn't '30 or '31, but it's still going on the tailgate of my Huckster when I ever get it done.

I never saw such a plate before. That is neat.

[pgerhardt]

I have updated my dropbox album to include all the drawings of the 1928 Model A Huckster I restored. I hope they are a help to those building their own Hucksters.

Here is the new link:

https://www.dropbox.com/photos/album/PW2vGoLBUZHOjMz

[tomscott]

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I have almost completed my Huckster Van.
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Tom

[Fred K-OR]

Looks great Tom. Welcome to he group.

Just a question. Are you going to put a bumper on the bake of your rig? I found out the hard way that it was a good idea. Of course this was me but one of the first things I did when I finished mine was to back it into my shop door frame and messed up the wood somewhat. Put a bumper on it a short time later.

[tomscott]

I do have a nice back bumper. I have not decided to put in on yet.
I had alot of fun building this. Now it is time to drive a little!
Thanks
Tom
Weston WV.

[Fred K-OR]

Originally Posted by tomscott

I do have a nice back bumper. I have not decided to put in on yet.
I had alot of fun building this. Now it is time to drive a little!
Thanks
Tom
Weston WV.

Have fun Tom. My son and I are taking our huckster and coupe to the Concours d'Elegance at Forest Grove Oregon tomorrow. This is one of the best cars shows here in the Northwest. I don't expect to get any awards for our rigs but it is a fun show to go to and see all the classic cars. Some of these rigs are in the million $ range. Plus a person gets free admission if they enter their car. So a person can have fun with their rigs in many ways.

[Fred K-OR]

The way I understand it, not quite a "huckster" but sounds like a very expensive BJ item. Still a great looking rig and sounds like a great buy..

[HarveyH]

Hey, don't let this thread die. Y'all post something interesting!

Harvey

[Grybohhk]

Anyone know which carriage builder built this style of Huckster body? Thanks!

[Fred K-OR]

Originally Posted by Grybohhk

Anyone know which carriage builder built this style of Huckster body? Thanks!

Looks like one of the ones that were actually built in the 30's as opposed to one of the newer ones currently being built.

My (new type) huckster was patterned after ones that were built back in the 30's by a York-Hoover company.

[turnpikecrusier]

Grybohhk, That body looks the same as mine which was built by Martin Perry

[Elcastor]

Originally Posted by turnpikecrusier

Grybohhk, That body looks the same as mine which was built by Martin Perry

I agree, it looks like a Martin-Parry, and if so was built near the same time as the chassis, not some years later. Martin-Parry would buy chassis from Ford and put their bodies on them.

Turnpikecrusier, have you contacted the web site at: http://www.martin-parry.com/ and submitted your Martin-Parry photos there. We are looking for all the Martin-Parry vehicles out there.

[Dennisford]

Originally Posted by Fred K-OR

I started a Model A Huckster Group.

I know a Huckster is not a "true blue" Model A Ford type body but there are a number of them around. So all you "odd balls" let's join in together and share some ideas.

I am building a 1930 huckster I have a long way to go yet but was a rusted mess when I bought it .Several people told me I was nuts, I am retired with alot of patience.

[Fred K-OR]

Originally Posted by Dennisford

I am building a 1930 huckster I have a long way to go yet but was a rusted mess when I bought it .Several people told me I was nuts, I am retired with alot of patience.

Go for it! Mine was an old 1929 Model A pickup before being ruined in the 1950's(by me). It was a challenge but the end result was worth it.

Have fun with it.

[fritznbud]

I removed the black paint from the bed of my Huckster and gave it a few coats of sealer. I've been meaning to do this since I bought her.

[pgerhardt]

Originally Posted by Dennisford

I am building a 1930 huckster I have a long way to go yet but was a rusted mess when I bought it .Several people told me I was nuts, I am retired with alot of patience.

I started with this (picture 1). When I dragged it home I was told I was nuts as well! They were all mighty impressed when I finished! (picture 2). Take your time and stay the course. It will be worth it in the end.

[Fred K-OR]

The final result.