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Old 09-06-2015, 12:36 AM   #1
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It's been almost 5 years to the day since I started work on a Model A Speedster having bought a chassis and running gear as a starting point.
Not having metal working skills, I decided to build the body out of wood using the strip planking method.
However, I didn't want the body to have a timber finish and this resulted in an enormous number of hours fairing it up using the West system.
Today we wheeled it out of the garage to see how it looked outside and feel reasonably happy with it. Once I get the accelerator linkage sorted and the twin Strombergs tuned, it will be interesting to see how it performs as every aspect has had a good working over in the interests of improved performance.
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Old 09-06-2015, 01:22 AM   #2
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What a beautiful job you have done with that, and a very interesting project for sure. I have never seen anyone attempt a wooden body such as you have done.....outstanding workmanship!!
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Old 09-06-2015, 02:46 AM   #3
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Looks like you are very well pleased .... after 5 years you deserve it ... glad to see you finished it ..... many give up half way.

Thanks for posting and sharing the wonderful end result.
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Old 09-06-2015, 04:37 AM   #4
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Wensum Sir that is a work of Art! Well done you are a craftsman in every way. Sorry to keep going on but you done good. Don in Indiana
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Old 09-06-2015, 05:41 AM   #5
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Beautiful car.
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Old 09-06-2015, 05:53 AM   #6
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Lovely. Very nice job.
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Old 09-06-2015, 06:18 AM   #7
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That is amazing workmanship, and a beautiful car. are those radial tires? the seats look like austin healy seats.
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Old 09-06-2015, 06:50 AM   #8
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That is one beautiful car, Keith you should be well pleased with the result. I have just committed the great sin of envy!
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Old 09-06-2015, 08:11 AM   #9
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WOW absolutely beautiful
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Wonder job - you should be proud.
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wonderful that is!
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Old 09-06-2015, 10:55 AM   #12
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Very nice work Please keep us posted when you hit the road with your beautiful car :-)
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Old 09-06-2015, 11:15 AM   #13
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Very very nice! Start with stock jets in your Strombergs, should be very close to what you need.
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Love the last photo-a true boat tail!
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Extremely cool. I want one. Great job !
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Old 09-06-2015, 11:54 AM   #16
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Permit me to put in my own compliment. MAGNIFICENT!!!
You must be incredibly proud of the job you've done.
Congratulations.
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Old 09-06-2015, 03:04 PM   #17
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Gorgeous Keith!

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Old 09-06-2015, 04:25 PM   #18
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well done
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Old 09-06-2015, 04:56 PM   #19
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Will she float?? With that Halibrand rear end you could extend the shaft out the back cover and put a prop on it!
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Old 09-06-2015, 06:29 PM   #20
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Many thanks for the compliments.
There are times with a project like this when one is tempted to give up, but the knowledge that after all the hours that have been committed to that point, you only have a half finished project worth a relative pittance, that one has to see it through to get pleasure out of it and ultimately to get some financial return.
I suspect the float levels are too high in the Strombergs causing it to flood and wet the plugs which kills them very quickly
With the rear of the body visible when the garage was open, passers by would ask when was the launching date without realising that it was a car.
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