Sperling Built Hot Rods - Los Angeles, Ca

This blog is a place for my ramblings! Here you can find updates on my projects, read my thoughts on hot rods, and keep tabs on local hot rod information.

Project Phaeton is now in the Garage

Posted by brian on December 16, 2009


Well the Phaeton is now in the garage. I will soon be working on the new stance and mock up the new frond and rear end.
I taught my passengers this last weekend, how to hop up on the running-boards and get in their seats.
up-dates soon.
thanks Brian

And Away She Goes

Posted by brian on December 11, 2009


Well the Roadster is now on a boat on its way to Germany. Thanks to Tommie The Tow Master,for taking care of the transportation to the docks.

Last Ride

Posted by brian on November 23, 2009


The girls and I went for a little drive down the street, and said good-by to the 1928 Ford roadster.
The Roadster will now be cruising the streets of Switzerland with new owner Nick Koch.

Roadster Pics……….

Posted by brian on October 17, 2009


Some pictures I took today…
Enjoy Brian

Sperling Built update……

Posted by brian on September 23, 2009


Hello I just wanted to post some things that have been going on….
My Father and I drove to a local car show together, the SPERLING BUILT model A’s look good!!!!

I drove up the coast with a caravan to the Primer Nationals in Ventura.

parked at the primer nats in ventura.

Mom and Pops drove the roadster home [...]

The roadsters first trophy

Posted by brian on August 8, 2009


I attended a local car show today at the Elks Lodge,cool little show and walked away with this award.
Thanks to all my family who helped along the build process you made this possible.
Brian

4th of July Weekend

Posted by brian on July 6, 2009


American flag next to my hot rod

We had a great 4th of July weekend with family and friends. It included bbq-ing, swimming, and of course taking some picture of the hot rod. Check out this post for some 4th of July pictures.

2 1/2 years and she’s on the road

Posted by brian on June 24, 2009


Roadster hot rod with ocean background

After two and a half years of blood, sweat, tears, and hard work, we finally have her running. Check out the pics of the hot rod on the road.

New project: 1929 Phaeton

Posted by brian on May 23, 2009


1929 Original Ford Phaeton

1929 Ford Phaeton that is awaiting a rebuild. It’s not going to be a ground up restoration, but check out what we have in store for it

Easter Weekend

Posted by brian on April 12, 2009


Girls in the hot rod on easter

Check out a picture of the family in the hot rods on Easter. The girls love it!

Picture update

Posted by brian on March 11, 2009


Wheel and engine

The roadster finally came of the garage for it’s first real ride. Read about the adventure and see how far she made it!

Grand National Roadster Show

Posted by brian on March 11, 2009


Grand National Road Show

Well, I wanted to get my roadster done in time for the Grand National Road Show (GNRS), and we did it! With some hard work and long hours we got it done in the nick of time. See the results here.

From mock-up to final assembly!

Posted by brian on January 1, 2009


Body mock up and alignment

See the final assembly, which included paint, wiring, mounting, panels, and more! See how we did it all.

Body Work

Posted by brian on October 21, 2008


Rusty car body that needs work

Body work, it’s fun, exciting, and really gets me going. While none of that may be true, it’s and important stage in restoring a car and can’t be overlooked. See the work we put in.

Engine Start Up!

Posted by brian on July 30, 2008


259 Mustang engine

We got some video of the engine starting up. See how it went, and if we had any problems.

Pop’s Model A Roadster Pickup

Posted by brian on July 14, 2008


1929 pickup wood truck bed

After coming up on a free rolling chassis, and with and extra engine in the garage, me and pop’s it was time to build him a roadster. After bouncing a few ideas off each other and trying a few things out, see what we finally came up with.

She’s a Roller…

Posted by brian on June 25, 2008


Rolling hot rod body and chassis

We now have a rolling chassis! I got help from a lot of people, and thought this would be a great time to thank them all. See the rolling chassis and all who helped me out.

Custom Gas Tank…

Posted by brian on June 9, 2008


Custom welded gas tank

New tool, makes the job easy…

Posted by brian on May 19, 2008


oxy-acetylene torches

Floors and Pedals

Posted by brian on May 12, 2008


Cardboard floor template

Hot Rod Exhaust

Posted by brian on May 5, 2008


Cut exhaust tubing

“CRACKIN” The whip on Pop’s

Posted by brian on May 2, 2008


Welding and grinding sparks

Bye…Bye…studebaker

Posted by brian on May 1, 2008


1962 Studebaker Lark

My Garage

Posted by brian on April 30, 2008


Stacked Ford wheels and hot rod body

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