My new Model A pickup

[George Miller]

Just needs a little work.

[mll1446]

Just a coat of wax should do it

[juke joint johnny]

Don't worry Geoge it's a start

I don't think you'll have it running this weekend though!!!

Flop's doing a closed cab next so that might help

John Cochran

[Flathead]

Black Rustoleum and a brush.........good to go.

[Kahuna]

I think most of that will "Buff Out"

[George Miller]

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Thanks guys. I will post some pictures along the way as it is getting done.

[rogerkb1936]

mine was much more worser. 18 yrs and many money later i gots a nice truk

[George Miller]

Wax did not do the trick. So started work on the cab and box.
Replaced rear cab support. Replaced front panel in box. Replaced part of the rear box cross member. Made most of the wood for the cab.

[Bill in NJ]

You did all that in a week ??

[George Miller]

Originally Posted by Bill in NJ

You did all that in a week ??

Yes made all the wood except the header, it came with the truck.

[Vanspeed]

Trucks are cool, I wish I would have never sold my 29. Looks like you are well on your way. Keep up the good work!

[George Miller]

Here is the progress so far.

[Pickupman]

Looking Good!

[southfork]

You must have had some straight old wood for patterns? What kind of wood did you use, oak? Done on a band saw?

I'd like to make the wood for my 30 pickup cab as well. Yours looks good.

[George Miller]

The wood is ash, the man I got the truck from gave me enough wood for the cab and box. He got it from his Father in law. No band saw used a jig saw for the curves, then belt sanded . Most of the wood was gone. Got the header with the truck. The piece on the upper back was there.

[George Miller]

Some of you guys are not going to like this truck. But it was real bad when I got it, plus it will take a stock engine any time I want, or my Model A engine with my home built over head.

[George Miller]

Here are a couple more pictures.

[partridgekelley]

That looks great! I'm still looking for a cab or even a cowl for mine. I got 2 trucks ,30/31, with no cab. Been looking for about 6 months with no luck. Maybe the new year will present something I can use. I'm envious of your cab. And don't let anyone '"poo-poo" your engine choice , looks like you did a nice job of that also. Happy New Year! Gary

[31ster]

Do you have any photos of your frame setup, what rear end etc?

[George Miller]

Originally Posted by 31ster

Do you have any photos of your frame setup, what rear end etc?

I'm using a 39 truck engine that I got about 12 years ago. It sit out side with the air cleaner and hood off for many years, before I got it.

Using a 39 Ford car transmission, 40ts Lincoln rear Axle

[Richard Wilson]

Hope you are planning to drive this truck to the Fiddleheads show in April. Should be good to pull trailer for your hillclimb car.

[George Miller]

Richard
Don't think it will be done by then. The hill climb is at Spindale NC this year.
But it is a good idea, may be next time.

[Chris in WNC]

I confess to be something of a purist but I LIKE the way this one is shaping up.
would not mind having something similar; hope to see it in person sometime.....

[bobbycoke]

Originally Posted by Flathead

Black Rustoleum and a brush.........good to go.

NO NO NO use Black Rustoleun and one of those 2 inch FOAM ROLLERS much more professional results!!!

[Gumpy]

Very nice cab to start with, its coming together fast happy new year!

[George Miller]

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Originally Posted by Chris in WNC

I confess to be something of a purist but I LIKE the way this one is shaping up.
would not mind having something similar; hope to see it in person sometime.....

Hi Chris
I like hot rods, but I also like stock Model A's. I always use original parts when ever I find them. Also like the engine number to match the frame. All my original cars have the engine they were born with. I also would not cut up a good car.

This truck will have a lot of original parts. Most folks would not want the parts that are going to be used. The engine cylinders were rusted bad, it took .188 to clean up. My goal is to build it as cheap as possible.

Yes it will most likely be at a hill climb one day. If it does it will have a hot 4 cylinder.

[George Miller]

Bill this engine and transmission have factory float-A- motors. That should make it a nice smooth truck.

[devoreb]

George,
What color are those floatamotors? Are they left handed?
Bill

[George Miller]

Originally Posted by devoreb

George,
What color are those floatamotors? Are they left handed?
Bill

Yes .

[George Miller]

Up date on truck.
Box after primer.

[George Miller]

One more of truck after trial fit.

[mhsprecher]

I like it!

[George Miller]

Originally Posted by 31ster

Do you have any photos of your frame setup, what rear end etc?

I have a couple. Does not show the Lincoln rear axle, but that is what it is. Had to shorten the torque tube and drive shaft.

[George Miller]

Here is a picture of the box, it is all done.

[PetesPonies]

George, tell me you are not using lacquer spot putty??

[George Miller]

Originally Posted by PetesPonies

George, tell me you are not using lacquer spot putty??

Using K36 high build primer. Should be called K36 high price primer. It is kind of pricey since the last time I use it.

I'm not really a body man, do the best I can.

[PetesPonies]

I'm referring to the red spots on the back of the cab.

[George Miller]

Originally Posted by PetesPonies

I'm referring to the red spots on the back of the cab.

Yes I did, maybe it was not a good idea. It had some bad rust Pitts from laying on it side for years, before it went to the barn. The gas tank was about half full of mud from laying on it's side. As luck would have it, I had a better tank.

[PetesPonies]

No one should be using that material anymore. It swells from whatever you put on top of it and it will shrink as it dries out. It causes sand swell scratches to occur after its painted. There are 2K finishing putties that you should use and throw that stuff away

[George Miller]

Originally Posted by PetesPonies

No one should be using that material anymore. It swells from whatever you put on top of it and it will shrink as it dries out. It causes sand swell scratches to occur after its painted. There are 2K finishing putties that you should use and throw that stuff away

Thanks for the advice. Will get some

[George Miller]

Cab and hood painted. now for the fenders and splash aprons.

[Mikeinnj]

Nice paint job George ! What color is it and what kind of paint was used ? Single stage, CC/BC ??? Enjoy !

[Vanspeed]

Nice color, I like it big time.

[George Miller]

Originally Posted by Mikeinnj

Nice paint job George ! What color is it and what kind of paint was used ? Single stage, CC/BC ??? Enjoy !

It is a blue from 2010 Impala. The paint is Masons Acrylic Enamel with hardener.

[George Miller]

Up date
Just the fenders and interior left.

[Tim/Va.]

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Looks like mine. I think I used Niagra Blue.

[George Miller]

Here is the truck now. The out side is just about done. Still need some head light parts.

[jhowes]

You must be getting tired of questions but, I have an engine that has sat out like yours how did you free up the pistons etc. No penetration solution seems to touch mine. The pistons are stuck and who knows what else. Jack

[1931 flamingo]

Try a 50/50 mix of ATF and Acetone, pour it into the cyls, let soak, repeat. FWIW
Paul in CT

[mass A man]

George, Just want to give you a thumbs up!

[George Miller]

Originally Posted by jhowes

You must be getting tired of questions but, I have an engine that has sat out like yours how did you free up the pistons etc. No penetration solution seems to touch mine. The pistons are stuck and who knows what else. Jack

In my case I was going to bore the cylinders any way. So I just busted the pistons out. The cylinder walls were pitted bad. Took 3/16 of a inch to clean them up.

If your engine is not to bad, use some kind of penetrating oil in the cylinders. In the past I made a tool out of a old starter, put a nut on the shaft, bolted in place of the starter. Then turned it with a big wrench. That broke it loose.

[scbill]

Are you going to do anything to the frame for strength? I just bought a 1930 closed cab last month. First problem was shearing an axle key as the castle nuts were too loose! Has Hydraulic brakes from a 1946 Ford pickup.

[Itchy-Pit]

Nice read. How's she drive? Farthest you've gone?

[George Miller]

To the end of the drive way.

[flatheadz-forever]

Are you able to post videos of it driving? very cool build nice work

[George Miller]

Originally Posted by flatheadz-forever

Are you able to post videos of it driving? very cool build nice work

I might get my Son to take some videos when diving it. But right now it is Title time. So got to get that done first.

I'm also working on the upholstery now. That is not my kind of work.

[mndodge]

Great looking truck!!

[al's28/33]

Congrats to you on your talented work! Keep on truckin!!!!

[QGolden]

Very nice work, and in less than 10 months no less. Nice to see one reserected.

[firetique57]

VERY NICE! love it. I've been building a 28 pickup from parts here and there. I picked up the body last month. I was amazed that it all fit into the bed of my truck when disassembled. My buddy's and I started working on it and there were some really rough areas so we decided to make it a roadster. The cab is 80% done but the build has been put on hold for right now as the wife got a new job in Winston Salem two months ago and moved down from Ohio. I've been back here getting the house ready for sale and it sold within two hours of hitting the market! We're looking at a house in Walkertown, NC that has an awesome garage! Hopefully we'll be all moved in by the end of September so I can finish the build. Looks like I'll be in the company of a bunch of model A'rs!

[PetesPonies]

You will make it, moves are tough. I just moved 420 miles. It took 2 - 26ft Penske trucks, 2- 16ft Budget trucks, 2 trips with an enclosed 24 ft trailer, 2 trips with a 10ft enclosed trailer, a 10' open trailer and about 10 trips with a pickup truck to get everything of mine moved. None of that is counting the 17 vehicles moved as well. My new shop won't be functional for some time. I'm building a new house first. So your move seems easy But really none are, good luck.

[George Miller]

Here is the last picture of my pickup. It is mostly done, just needs door glass and two hub caps.

It is set up for a original engine or a 39 flat head ford V8.
The fenders are a dark blue, although it does not look that way in the picture.

[George Miller]

Forgot the picture.

[John LaVoy]

Nice looking truck you are making great progress. When I saw you called it new I was hoping you went as new as I did. The roadster pickup is all reproduction parts with an automatic transmission. I did use an original engine because Terry Burtz hasn't finished the new Model A engine.

[George Miller]

Originally Posted by John LaVoy

Nice looking truck you are making great progress. When I saw you called it new I was hoping you went as new as I did. The roadster pickup is all reproduction parts with an automatic transmission. I did use an original engine because Terry Burtz hasn't finished the new Model A engine.

Just new to me, mostly old parts that had been rejected by others.

[George Miller]

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Just for the record. This truck is now running the Model A 4 cylinder engine. I sold the 239 V8. I did make a intake for the 4 cylinder and it is using a 239 Ford V8 carb. Runs very strong. It also has 7-1 BF head, big intake valves, counter balanced crank. Also it is running a F150 4 speed transmission with overdrive now.

I sold the V8. It is being used in a 1930 coupe.

[lodaddyo]

Nice job! Gives me a little inspiration for the one i just picked up. I got a little work ahead of me.

[Mitch//pa]

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[Big hammer]

It looks solid, mainly surface rust. Some wax and spit shine it up. Keep us posted, have fun! May I suggest starting your own thread, good luck!

[lodaddyo]

sorry wasn't trying to hijack. I was planning on starting a thread. just gotta load some pics up in photobucket

[George Miller]

You have a good start. It is just like eating a elephant one bit at a time. Have fun, it is real rewarding when done.

[QGolden]

Originally Posted by lodaddyo

sorry wasn't trying to hijack. I was planning on starting a thread. just gotta load some pics up in photobucket

Try to post the photos here on the Barn when you start your own thread, that way they are preserved forever. Outside accounts come and go and threads here without photos are of lesser value...my .02, your mileage might vary....