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11-13-2021, 03:36 AM | #1 |
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100% Replica Model A
There was a small family owned company in the 1970’s that was making a 100% new Model A using sourced repro parts and fiberglass body parts. Of course the engines were rebuilt originals.
With the Burtz engines, I wonder if it’s possible to make a totally 100% New Model A? |
11-13-2021, 06:55 AM | #2 |
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Re: 100% Replica Model A
I suppose that you could if you can make the frame and other parts that are not currently available new. But why? It would probably cost $80,000 or more to make a car that you could buy for $16,000.
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11-13-2021, 07:01 AM | #3 |
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11-13-2021, 07:14 AM | #4 |
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Re: 100% Replica Model A
I think you are referring to the SHAY. not quite as you describe it. Please google Shay. Wayne
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11-13-2021, 07:44 AM | #5 |
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Re: 100% Replica Model A
Wasn't there also a replica called a Glassic?
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11-13-2021, 12:46 PM | #7 |
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Re: 100% Replica Model A
Of course, this is purely a hypothetical, no one would actually do it!
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11-13-2021, 02:47 PM | #8 |
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Re: 100% Replica Model A
Yes Shay, they were made right here in Battle Creek Michigan.
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11-13-2021, 04:21 PM | #10 |
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Re: 100% Replica Model A
Yes there was a company that was building a reproduction model a in the late 70s early 80s they were sourcing some original parts as you said. I remember they had an original tank block and may cat parts but they used a lot of reproduction parts mainly. Yes it could be done now but as previously pointed out why?
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11-13-2021, 06:21 PM | #11 |
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I believe the Glassic was based on an International truck running gear.
They looked pretty bad. |
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Re: 100% Replica Model A
John LaVoy built a Roadster Pickup using all reproduction parts. He wanted to put a Burtz engine in it, but it wasn't ready when he needed it, so he went with a rebuilt engine.
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11-14-2021, 01:55 PM | #13 |
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Re: 100% Replica Model A
There are WAY more parts no longer manufactured, -or never were manufactured that would make a total remanufactured Model-A impossible to do. Axle housings, differential housing and parts, torque tube and coupling components, radius rods (-both rears and front), front axle, brake cross-shaft, pedals, accelerator assy., steering gearbox, steering column, frame, actuator shaft housings, gas tank, transmission castings, etc. all makeup enough stuff that you cannot assemble a close representation or a clone of an authentic looking Model-A.
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11-14-2021, 02:36 PM | #15 |
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Re: 100% Replica Model A
Makes a nice looking Hot Rod and saves a Model A .
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Re: 100% Replica Model A
Somewhere in my archives, I have a newspaper clipping {Tampa Tribune, early to mid-'70s} about an outfit (family?) in north central FL that was building "new" Model As by using a combination of repro parts and restored parts.
Sometime in my copious free time (ha-ha) I'll try to track that down and report back....
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11-14-2021, 08:10 PM | #17 |
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Re: 100% Replica Model A
Brent, All that stuff could be manufactured with enough money. Maybe a few million. But why? If I was going to throw that much money at a car it would be a 1927 Bugatti, which has been done, by the way. Or some other high end car.
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11-15-2021, 04:10 AM | #19 |
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Re: 100% Replica Model A
Many classics are actually remanufactured cars. Often started with an original chassis and maybe a running gear. Then a complete new body and all else fabricated by talented craftsmen. I can name several specifically …..but won’t!
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11-15-2021, 06:27 AM | #20 |
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I agree!
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