Topic: '31 Roadster dash question

jegbflat	-- 01-19-2016 @ 8:19 PM
	Disclaimer....I apologize ahead of time. After joining the organization and posting this question, I realized it is for '32 and later so my '31 doesn't qualify. I'll leave it posted and prepare for the objections should they come. If someone takes pity on me and chooses to answer the question, I'll truly be in your debt btw...that SBC in the photo has been thrown out and I found a flathead to replace it. Hello, I have a stock roadster body and frame, pretty much complete. However, I'm wondering if I'm missing something on the gas tank/dash? One local source tells me there was a crosspiece that I don't have. Others have said there wasn't anything except the tank itself. Attached is a pic of the interior - if someone who truly knows could educate me, I'd greatly appreciate it. Do I or do I not need to be looking for another part? Thank you in advance, J Giles Mt. Vernon, WA This message was edited by jegbflat on 1-19-16 @ 8:24 PM
1934 Ford	-- 01-20-2016 @ 3:38 PM
	Looks like you have everything. The dash rail is the white part pictured. The instrument cluster bezel is available and should be chrome or nickel plated. Get a Model A parts catalog and you'll find lots of Model A bling. To bad your Model A is over powered for it's weight, a later flathead would have been plenty. But, I put a Ford 289 in my 31 Coupe with Jaguar suspension. Accelerated like a Mustang, cornered like a Jaguar, looked like a Model A. Traded it for a 57 Corvette, which I'm sure wouldn't keep up with the A Coupe. Most of us have been there. Have fun! 1934 Ford's since 1972
CharlieStephens	-- 01-20-2016 @ 4:07 PM
	Just wanted to be sure you have found fordbarn.com and HAMB http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/ Charlie Stephens
jegbflat	-- 01-20-2016 @ 6:54 PM
	Thanks for the tips - I actually joined H.A.M.B. but haven't checked out Fordbarn yet.
jegbflat	-- 01-20-2016 @ 7:04 PM
	@34Ford...you're right about the engine. I felt that way too and so went on the hunt for a flathead. Was really lucky to find a good one ('49 8BA) for a reasonable price. The 283 is gone to another home. Thanks for your information and the encouragement.
1934 Ford	-- 01-23-2016 @ 10:50 AM
	Jegbflat, Glad to hear you found a flathead Ford V8 for your Model A Roadster. One of the coolest Model A's I've ever seen was a 1929 Model A Roadster pickup with a 60 HP V8 engine in a stock Model A. A guy named Frank Holloway a legendary Model A engine re-builder in Florida built it to look totally stock, painted ford engine green, without chrome. The whole car was so perfect that people said it looked like Henry Ford did it all. Amazing what looks correct when done right. 1934 Ford's since 1972

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