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1929 Ford Model A Roadster

A 1929 Ford Roadster that the owner’s father restored back in the 1960’s.
A view at the accessories and modifications made along the way.
The vehicle being disassembled.
The first time the body had been removed from the frame.
After stripping the paint, the lower portion of the body needed patch panels to be fabricated and installed.
It was determined due to the condition of the body that all new sub-rails and floor pans would be installed.
The original rear body crossmember was attached to the body rails.
With the sub-rails modified to be more authentic, the assembly as made on the body jig to keep the panel in alignment as it is riveted together.
As the sheetmetal was repaired on each component, it was temporarily assembled to check alignment.
Mocking-up doors to the cowl pillars and the quarter panels.
Another view of the mock-up process.
Checking the fit before the patch panel is fabricated for the lower body.
Detail is in the measurements.  Constant measuring and moving is required to obtain factory quality fits and gaps in the different panels.
The replacement rear panel is modified to more closely look like the original panel.
The damaged areas on the firewall and cowl have been repaired, and the body is now ready for the bodywork process.
With all the dents removed, the body is in primer awaiting to be block-sanded multiple times.
To closely mimic the original look of Lacquer paint, the bottom or the body and the interior areas are painted in a flattened finish.
After all of the areas are sprayed with a “flattened finish”, those areas are masked and the rest of the body is ready for the high-gloss paint.
Applying the first coat of paint.
The first coat of paint is applied and the painter is awaiting the solvents to flash-off prior to spraying the 2nd coat of paint.
The main paint is applied and awaiting the secondary color (Black) to be applied.
After removing the body from the rotisserie, the body wood is installed followed by the cowl and fuel tank.
Chassis parts are powdercoated in-house with Gloss Black to provide a durable finish.
More chassis parts that have been powder coated.
The rebuilt engine during final assembly.
The front axle assembly is all rebuilt for safe steering.
The chassis being assembled.
Installing the engine into the chassis.
Another view of the engine and suspension parts.
Assembling the driveline.
The upholstery being installed.
The top irons & bows are installed and ready for covering.
Installing Tack Rail fasteners.
Nearing completion of the restoration.
A view of the driveline.
Another view of the undercarriage.
Engine view.
Completed interior.
Another engine view.
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