Re: 1930 Ford Roadster to Rod

Posted by Bob Jenkins on April 02, 1997 at 04:17:30

In Reply to: Re: 1930 Ford Roadster to Rod
posted by Larry Jenkins on March 31, 1997 at 20:43:29

: : I've got a body for a 1930 Model A roadster, and am wondering what frame would best fit it to make a rod.Also if anyone has a frame let me know, also I need a gas tank and a hood.
: Although we would like you to keep your "A" original, my Son did a 30 coupe rod using a very nice frame from Progressive Automotive out of Ohio.That was years ago, and I don't have their address, but perhaps a call to 1-800-555-1212 would get you their in-bound 800 number.I recall it was eqipped with coil fronts and Koni coil-over shocks on the rear.Remember, and I hope us "purists" like Rick says, that you know your stock roadster would be worth more..
:The place is located in Baltimore Ohio.They do nice work. I haven't been into the Rod stuff for a while and can only hope they are still in business.
It is true that "original" is worth far more than a streetrod, unless you have a pile of cash to put into the project.
One option is to do a "resto-rod".This leaves the outside and interior pretty much unchanged, but once the hood is opened, a different power source can be detected along with other modifications like brakes and steering components.

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