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1928 Ford Model A Coupe
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1928 Ford Model A Coupe Goes From Yard Art To Driver

September 22, 2022 Roadkill Customs
Ben from Rotter’s Garage bought a 1928 Ford Model A Coupe that’s spent the past 8 years as yard art! He works to get it running and rebuilt. [More…]
Ford Model A Engine
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What Do Ford Model A Engine Numbers Mean + Engine Specifications

January 24, 2022 Roadkill Customs
This video tries to briefly explain the history of Model A engine numbers and what information you can find out about your car from it. [More…]
Ford Model A Serial No. 1 at The Gilmore Auto Museum
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The Ford Model A Museum at The Gilmore ~ Home To Model A Serial No. 1

March 22, 2021 Roadkill Customs
The Ford Model A Museum at The Gilmore is the world’s largest museum dedicated to the Ford Model A, thanks to the Model A Ford Foundation. [More…]
Making Bomber Seats and Frames
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Project Pictorial: Making Bomber Seats and Frames

December 30, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Owen Jeancart’s photo journal of Bomber Seats crafted from .063 aluminum for Warhawk, a 1931 Model A inspired by WWII Curtiss P-40 Fighters. [More…]
1931 Ford Model A 5 Window Coupe Rescued From A Basement
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1931 Model A 5 Window Coupe Rescued From A Basement

October 4, 2020 Roadkill Customs
DD Speed Shop has been pursuing this Model A 5 Window Coupe for some time. When the owner was finally ready to sell, Dan was ready to buy. [More…]
1930 Ford Model A Coupe Hot Rod
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1930 Ford Model A Coupe Hot Rod

August 13, 2020 Roadkill Customs
This coupe has been chopped 4¼”, channeled 4″, sports 2nd Gen Corvette IRS, a Borg-Warner Super T-10 4-speed transmission, custom home-garage paint, pleated interior, and hand-built wheels… [More…]
Halfass Kustoms 1931 Model A Roadster Hot Rod
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Halfass Kustoms 1931 Model A Roadster Hot Rod

July 13, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Its roadster weather in Halfass Kustoms’ neck of the woods — High time to get the 1931 Model A Roadster Hot Rod out on the road. [More…]
Patch Panel blended Into factory body lines
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How To Blend Patch Panels Into Factory Body Lines

June 26, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Matt walks us through the process of blending the body lines at the wheel arch between the patch panel and the original line. [More…]
Junked '27 Model T
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Junked ’27 Model T Rescue Mission

March 24, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage
DD Speed Shop is gathering yard art and forgotten parts to build the ultimate budget 1927 Model T Rat Rod. [More…]
Luis Gonzales' 1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe
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Luis Gonzales’ 1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe

November 16, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Take a closer look and a ride in life-long hot rodder Luis Gonzales’ 1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe. [More…]

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