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Old 04-24-2017, 07:16 PM   #1
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Picked up this idea from Art's comment on another thread about many cars being resurrected from a bad situation. Can't say that my Model A falls into that category, but I bet many of you have some daunting but inspiring "before" photos. Want to share yours?
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Old 04-24-2017, 08:44 PM   #2
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here is a Roadster pickup, before and after.

Time lapse 1 year
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Old 04-24-2017, 09:01 PM   #3
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before and after 1930 pickup.

Time lapse 11 months
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Old 04-24-2017, 09:29 PM   #4
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1930 Briggs town sedan
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Is before and current OK?
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I love these pictures, makes me feel better about what I started with on my 37 pick up.
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Old 04-24-2017, 10:15 PM   #7
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My Speedster before and after!
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Picked up this idea from Art's comment on another thread about many cars being resurrected from a bad situation. Can't say that my Model A falls into that category, but I bet many of you have some daunting but inspiring "before" photos. Want to share yours?
Good idea for starting a new thread about this. It would also be interesting if the time lapse between before and after were added in the description. I have a friend with a 51 Hudson convertible that took him 16 years to complete... amazing.
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My 1931 Pickup before and after!
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Old 04-25-2017, 08:13 AM   #10
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Is before and current OK?
As if I'm going to say NO! Love your progress, and your before is definitely the grungiest!
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Old 04-25-2017, 08:50 AM   #11
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Old 04-25-2017, 09:26 AM   #12
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Looking back, I have absolutely no idea how I ever did this.

I was 13 when I bought the car and 21 years old when I finished it.
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Here is our huckster.
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Old 04-25-2017, 11:02 AM   #14
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As if I'm going to say NO! Love your progress, and your before is definitely the grungiest!
oh I dont know about that - some of these others are miracles!
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Never a good feeling when they 'implode' on the lift and fall into pieces...







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wowza - and no - never good when an implosion happens. I learned with the rusty cab in my pics - dont open both doors at once...
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here is a Roadster pickup, before and after.

Time lapse 1 year
I think you "Lost" the back half of that Yellow Model A out on the Highway!!!
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Old 04-25-2017, 01:19 PM   #18
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I think you "Lost" the back half of that Yellow Model A out on the Highway!!!
I have done about 25 A,s. Some nice ones to start with. Most not so nice.
It was a good release from the pressure at work. Also done a 1929 Chev pickup, 1931 chev coupe , 1927, 1928 Dodge. Couple of Corvettes. and a 1928 Essex.
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My entry in the contest.
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2013 03-25-1930 model A21930 tudor
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My before and still a project at work....
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My before and still a project at work....
That left front wheel brings a whole new meaning to "rode hard and put up wet"!!
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Rawhide...that's 60 years of sitting in the woods
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Old 04-26-2017, 07:12 PM   #24
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Here is a picture of my 31 Victoria in 1966. Lucky for me the body and wood was assembled by another Ford Barn member Bruce before he sold it to me. The pictures in primer and completed chassis are as of today. After the roof is installed it will be ready to paint and re-assemble.
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before and after 1930 pickup.

Time lapse 11 months
George, which one is the 'before' picture, and which one is the 'after' picture??

Disclaimer: I'm just being a smart- aleck. Nice job.
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George, which one is the 'before' picture, and which one is the 'after' picture??

Disclaimer: I'm just being a smart- aleck. Nice job.
I can not get the after to load. I need some classes with this new to me lap top.
It looks a little better than the before. I sold it a few years back and seen it again 2 years ago.
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Here is a picture of my 31 Victoria in 1966. Lucky for me the body and wood was assembled by another Ford Barn member Bruce before he sold it to me. The pictures in primer and completed chassis are as of today. After the roof is installed it will be ready to paint and re-assemble.

Art,
Looks nice... still going with Elkpoint and Kewanee?

Will have to take a peek when I get up that way.
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Larry, Yes on the Elkpoint and Kewanee greens. The top and top moldings have been a real challenge on this body. I have tried two different padding materials from two different suppliers and have not been happy with the results. One resulted in a too high fluffed up look and the other had an inconsistent thickness that showed under the vinyl material. And those moldings, they will make you talk to yourself! I am looking forward to you stopping by someday.

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