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04-21-2011, 07:37 PM | #1 |
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'30 tudor before and after
After eleven years, I finally got my '30 Tudor (almost) finished and driving. I bought it in June 2000 but did not start on it for a few years . About half way into the project, I had to move my shop and it got set aside for several more years. This winter I found some time and got back to work on it. This week, I drove it for the first time and so far I have about a hundred miles on it. I did most of the work myself and it was a lot of fun to be able to finally drive it.
The "Before" picture is just the way I got it. It was mostly apart for "restoration" and there were lots of boxes with stuff in them. I always liked the Tudor's, I drove one to college more then 50 years ago. I joined the local Model a Club and plan to do some touring and other events. I hope you enjoy the pictures. Chris Last edited by CWPASADENA; 04-21-2011 at 07:38 PM. Reason: CLARIFICATION |
04-21-2011, 07:43 PM | #2 |
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Chris,you did an outstanding job.Man you hit it out of the ballpark.Got to love those tudors.
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04-21-2011, 07:44 PM | #3 |
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Nice work!! Thanks for posting the pictures
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04-21-2011, 07:56 PM | #4 |
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Wow - a beauty. Looks like you did a fantastic job. Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy!
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04-21-2011, 08:06 PM | #5 |
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Really a nice job... A straight looking body. Enjoy the ride.
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04-21-2011, 08:18 PM | #6 |
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Nice transformation ! Very nice ! MIKE |
04-21-2011, 08:29 PM | #7 |
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Really looks good. I like the black wall tires,looks so
much better than white walls. Bob |
04-21-2011, 08:50 PM | #8 |
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Great job! Wanna finish mine? except I can't wait 12 years... Congrats and enjoy, you deserve it.
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04-21-2011, 09:46 PM | #9 |
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I like the black wheels and tires. Your car looks like a Model A should look. Congrats on a wonderful job. You should be proud!
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04-21-2011, 09:49 PM | #10 |
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I like the black wheels as well. Nice job. Is that an aeres muffler I see?
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04-21-2011, 10:26 PM | #12 |
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WOW!... What a beautiful car!
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04-21-2011, 11:03 PM | #13 |
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Well worth every minute of the eleven year wait. Really, an excellent job.
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04-22-2011, 12:27 AM | #15 |
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You should be really proud of yourself. Your story sounds a lot like mine. I bought my phaeton in 96 and I am just getting the engine finished. I hope to go for a spin this summer. Beautiful Model A.
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04-22-2011, 01:24 AM | #16 |
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What? Nobody saw the overdrive shifter just a shinny muffler? A very nice car set up for the long haul.
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WOW!!!!! That is very nice!!!! Paul in CT |
04-22-2011, 05:00 PM | #18 |
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It is very refreshing to see a restoration like this. Blackwall tires, no gaudy stone guards, etc.
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04-22-2011, 05:12 PM | #19 |
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Very Very nice!
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Nobody also did not see that there is no inside door lock in the drivers door. I moved it to the passanger door and installed the outside locking handle on the drivers side. Now, I do not have to go around to the passanger side to lock and un-lock the car. There are a few other small things like this I also did. I sort of did the car the way I wanted it and not purely as a show car. I think this is part of the fun of restoring your own car. Chris |
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