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28ACoupe · 01-03-2014, 06:59 PM

Obviously after the fire, all the wood in my car is gone. So, I could make some from scratch, but I would rather start with a kit if possible.

Here is the trouble, I haven't found any kits for the 54A.

So, which is the closest to it?

1) Sport Coupe?
2) Special Coupe?
3) Standard Coupe?

I suspect the Sport Coupe would be the closest of the bunch, but I want to make sure as the cost difference is about $300.00...

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 01-03-2014, 09:39 PM

I'm pretty sure Classic Wood offers a kit for the Business Coupe, which out of the three you listed would be closest to the Sport.

You know, ...I have never said anything to you about this but my hat is off to you for trying to salvage your Dad's car but jeez, I sure wish you luck when it comes to working that sheetmetal. I have never been able to get any "heat-traumaed" metal to respond to metalworking afterwards. Again, I will be watching with great interest on your progress. Good luck and Best Wishes!!

28ACoupe · 01-03-2014, 10:34 PM

My intention is to re-heat trauma the metal back into shape.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 01-03-2014, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 28ACoupe

My intention is to re-heat trauma the metal back into shape.

Well, I am excited for you and will be all eyes & ears as a student of yours when that time comes.

700rpm · 01-03-2014, 11:56 PM

Ron, take lots of pictures.

28ACoupe · 01-04-2014, 12:05 AM

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Ray - you are close enough to come watch. Maybe a club metal-working seminar can be arranged.

Lycoming-8 · 01-04-2014, 12:28 AM

Ron,

You are fortunate that your car is a '28, as the later business coupe with the oval window is not as close to a sport coupe. On those cars the angled bow is much shorter down the sides where the metal brackets and frames for the windows would interfere.

Will also be watching your progress as well, since I have a Feb '29 B-coupe. These are the same style as the 28's.

28ACoupe · 01-04-2014, 12:42 AM

I will be, and am, documenting the entire build at http://www.restoreyourmodela.com where I will have lots of pictures and info on the build as it progresses.

silversink · 01-04-2014, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 28ACoupe

Ray - you are close enough to come watch. Maybe a club metal-working seminar can be arranged.

If you need help ----holler at me , Im10 miles away and have a porta - power

01-03-2014, 06:59 PM	#1
28ACoupe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 559	Body Wood for 54A Obviously after the fire, all the wood in my car is gone. So, I could make some from scratch, but I would rather start with a kit if possible. Here is the trouble, I haven't found any kits for the 54A. So, which is the closest to it? 1) Sport Coupe? 2) Special Coupe? 3) Standard Coupe? I suspect the Sport Coupe would be the closest of the bunch, but I want to make sure as the cost difference is about $300.00... __________________ 1928 Model A Business Coupe Rebuild picture gallery here The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off due to budget cuts.

01-03-2014, 09:39 PM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,520	Re: Body Wood for 54A I'm pretty sure Classic Wood offers a kit for the Business Coupe, which out of the three you listed would be closest to the Sport. You know, ...I have never said anything to you about this but my hat is off to you for trying to salvage your Dad's car but jeez, I sure wish you luck when it comes to working that sheetmetal. I have never been able to get any "heat-traumaed" metal to respond to metalworking afterwards. Again, I will be watching with great interest on your progress. Good luck and Best Wishes!! __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

01-03-2014, 10:34 PM	#3
28ACoupe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 559	Re: Body Wood for 54A My intention is to re-heat trauma the metal back into shape. __________________ 1928 Model A Business Coupe Rebuild picture gallery here The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off due to budget cuts.

01-03-2014, 11:56 PM	#5
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,906	Re: Body Wood for 54A Ron, take lots of pictures. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

01-04-2014, 12:05 AM	#6
28ACoupe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 559	Re: Body Wood for 54A Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ray - you are close enough to come watch. Maybe a club metal-working seminar can be arranged. __________________ 1928 Model A Business Coupe Rebuild picture gallery here The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off due to budget cuts.

01-04-2014, 12:28 AM	#7
Lycoming-8 Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 76	Re: Body Wood for 54A Ron, You are fortunate that your car is a '28, as the later business coupe with the oval window is not as close to a sport coupe. On those cars the angled bow is much shorter down the sides where the metal brackets and frames for the windows would interfere. Will also be watching your progress as well, since I have a Feb '29 B-coupe. These are the same style as the 28's.

01-04-2014, 12:42 AM	#8
28ACoupe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 559	Re: Body Wood for 54A I will be, and am, documenting the entire build at http://www.restoreyourmodela.com where I will have lots of pictures and info on the build as it progresses. __________________ 1928 Model A Business Coupe Rebuild picture gallery here The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off due to budget cuts.