'30 tudor before and after

[CWPASADENA]

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

[Jim Baskin III Pa.]

Chris,you did an outstanding job.Man you hit it out of the ballpark.Got to love those tudors.

[brum1]

Nice work!! Thanks for posting the pictures

[Domino]

Wow - a beauty. Looks like you did a fantastic job. Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy!

[peters180a/170b]

Really a nice job... A straight looking body. Enjoy the ride.

[FL&WVMIKE]

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CWPASADENA .................
Nice transformation ! Very nice !
MIKE

[Bob C]

Really looks good. I like the black wall tires,looks so
much better than white walls.

Bob

[Jim Parker Toronto]

Great job! Wanna finish mine? except I can't wait 12 years... Congrats and enjoy, you deserve it.

[gz]

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!

[TinCup]

I like the black wheels as well. Nice job. Is that an aeres muffler I see?

[CWPASADENA]

Originally Posted by TinCup

I like the black wheels as well. Nice job. Is that an aeres muffler I see?

Yes, That is an Aries Muffler. I plan to have the car a long time and use it and tried to have things that may last a while. I an not a big fan of a polished muffler but this is the way they come. One thing about the Aries Muffler is that it fits and seals well to the exhaust manifold.

Thanks for your comments,

Chris

[BandidoLenny]

WOW!... What a beautiful car!

[Milton]

Well worth every minute of the eleven year wait. Really, an excellent job.

[Deluxe Delivery Don]

Originally Posted by CWPASADENA

Yes, That is an Aries Muffler. I plan to have the car a long time and use it and tried to have things that may last a while. I an not a big fan of a polished muffler but this is the way they come. One thing about the Aries Muffler is that it fits and seals well to the exhaust manifold.

Thanks for your comments,

Chris

If you don't like the polished look ,maybe paint with Black Heat paint. Just a suggestion. I bought the same one you did. Not sure what I am going to do with mine.Oh by the way ,Your Tudor looks Great. Nice Job

[phaetonblue]

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.

[ivoryjohn]

What? Nobody saw the overdrive shifter just a shinny muffler? A very nice car set up for the long haul.

Smooth cruising!

[1931 flamingo]

WOW!!!!! That is very nice!!!!

Paul in CT

[LukeDahlinger]

It is very refreshing to see a restoration like this. Blackwall tires, no gaudy stone guards, etc.

Excellent work!

[Mike V. Florida]

Very Very nice!

[CWPASADENA]

Originally Posted by ivoryjohn

What? Nobody saw the overdrive shifter just a shinny muffler? A very nice car set up for the long haul.

Smooth cruising!

I also installed a Mitchell Transmission. Makes life a bit easier.

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

[Pilotdave]

Very nice result, Chris. Enjoy your ride!!!

[George, Iowa]

Really nice...I am in the middle of my restoration so I only understand half of the journey. And I bow to you for finishing the journey. Wow what a great job. How about a motor picture! Thanks for sharing.

[CWPASADENA]

Thanks for all your comments!!!!!!

Black Wheels!!!

I always felt a '30 tudor was sort of your basic Model A and should be restored as such. I think the Black Wheels and Tires look right for this car. I did not want to even install Cowl Lights and the R/H Tail Light but I wanted Turn Signals.

I feel very fortunate finding this car. This car had been in storage in a Packing Shead in San Jose, California since some time during the War and was not found until about 50 years later when the shead was torn down. The "new" owner took the car to a shop for restoration but they went out of business before the project was completed.

I bought the car in the summer of 2000. There were a lot of boxes of parts as well as the body just sitting on the "finished" chassis. There was absolutely NO RUST in the body except for three very small pin holes, two in the bottom of one door and one in the other. A very easy repair with the TIG Welder. I was not happy with the chassis so I took it back apart and re-restored everything. I would have had it finished a lot sooner except I had to move my business and get everything back going again.

If any of you are in the middle of a project and do not see how you will ever get it finished, just work on one part of it at a time and keep plugging along. You will get to the end.

Again, Thanks for all the nice comments,

Chris

[Model A Man]

Hi Chris you should drive on down to early rodders tomorrow in montrose, which isnt to far from pasadena ca. it where the 210 meets the 2 freeway at the United Artist movie theater on verdugo road. its every saturday from 6:30 am to 9am lots of good parking and there is a starbucks for coffee and a bagle shop for breakfast, most of the time around 75 cars show up. all kinds from stockers to st rods to wild customs. excellent job on the A

[CWPASADENA]

Originally Posted by Model A Man

Hi Chris you should drive on down to early rodders tomorrow in montrose, which isnt to far from pasadena ca. it where the 210 meets the 2 freeway at the United Artist movie theater on verdugo road. its every saturday from 6:30 am to 9am lots of good parking and there is a starbucks for coffee and a bagle shop for breakfast, most of the time around 75 cars show up. all kinds from stockers to st rods to wild customs. excellent job on the A

This is on my list of things to do.

I live in Pasadena and also have my shop in Pasadena and often will drive one of my "Old" cars to the shop on Saturdays. I am going to have to leave myself a note on the kitchin table Friday evening to remind me to skip breakfast and go to the Early Rodders Event and then on to the shop. I know others who attend on a regular basis and it sounds like a lot of fun. It is only about ten minutes on down the road from my shop. I will try to get by next week.

Thanks, Chris