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Sperling Up-Date
Friday, August 27th, 2010
New stance and wheels looking good…..things are cruising along… can not wait to get her on the road..
Installed new top and it was a big hit…….
The girls found a good use for the running boards….
thanks Brian
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Project Model A Phaeton
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Here are a few pictures of the new stance and a phaeton article I found. I have decided to go for the same style as the Phaeton article looks like fun!!!
The Phaeton will be Corvette powered and backed by a world class t-5 transmission………
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Project Phaeton is now in the Garage
Wednesday, December 16th, 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
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And Away She Goes
Friday, December 11th, 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.
Progress Pictures coming soon of Project Phaeton….
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Last Ride
Monday, November 23rd, 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.
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Roadster Pics……….
Saturday, October 17th, 2009
Some pictures I took today…
Enjoy Brian
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Sperling Built update……
Wednesday, September 23rd, 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 from Ventura,and I think Pop likes it…….
Hot Rod girls….
Little Helper…..
Played in the Los Angeles baseball league championship game,with my brothers(Adam,and Matt)
at Arrowhead Credit Union Park…..
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The roadsters first trophy
Saturday, August 8th, 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
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4th of July Weekend
Monday, July 6th, 2009
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.
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2 1/2 years and she’s on the road
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Here are some pictures of the first journey and the Grand National Roadster Show.
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New project: 1929 Phaeton
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
This is the 1929 Ford Phaeton I’m about to get started on. She is a beauty! Getting converted to:
- hydraulic brakes
- new power plant
- and drivetrain
The Phaeton will be a great family cruiser.
Tags: Ford, Hot Rods
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Easter Weekend
Sunday, April 12th, 2009
Easter weekend is a beautiful weekend to spend time with family…and WORK ON HOTRODS!
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Picture update
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
I took the roadster for its real first drive (85 mile shake down). My wife and I drove to Malibu and along the coast, stopping to see my Grandpa Joe along the way. Click read more to see photos.
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Grand National Roadster Show
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
My father and I put it into high gear got the roadster done in time for the show (Grand National). We had 12 test drive miles on it and thought it would be better to trailer it down to Pamona fairgrounds. Click read more for some show pictures.
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From mock-up to final assembly!
Thursday, January 1st, 2009
My father and I have reached final assembly. Here are some progress pics.
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Body Work
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
Now that the chassis is complete, the main goal is body work. I have completed all the patch pannels and removed a lot of rust with some chemicals, as well as sealed the body with an apoxy primer. Now it is time for the final body filler work. Here is the roadster as it sits now. Check it out.
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Engine Start Up!
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
My Father and I finally got to the day of engine start up. Here are two videos, one with mufflers, and one with the exhaust uncorked. With my wife narrating………
Enjoy,
Brian
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Pop’s Model A Roadster Pickup
Monday, July 14th, 2008
Here is Ma and Pa, out for a drive. Check out the build….
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She’s a Roller…
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
After a lot of hard work, and a lot of help, my chassis is now a roller. Click more to see pics of mock up to chassis roller…
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Custom Gas Tank…
Monday, June 9th, 2008
When it came time for a fuel tank, I needed one that would fit under my model a deck lid, and look good too…
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New tool, makes the job easy…
Monday, May 19th, 2008
Well got some new oxy-acetylene torches, time to adjust the pitman arm. I will post more pics soon of the completed chassis, as everything is disassembled ready for powder coat..
See ya,
Brian
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Floors and Pedals
Monday, May 12th, 2008
When it was time to fit my pedals, the floors needed to be built in order to figure out pedal length and location. I decided to remove the stock toe board for more room, and use the old Ansen style pedal assembly that Vern Tardel is now making…
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Hot Rod Exhaust
Monday, May 5th, 2008
Now that the header pipes are done, it’s time to turn the corner…. (more…)
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“CRACKIN” The whip on Pop’s
Friday, May 2nd, 2008
In my garage if something needs grinding, cutting, or using a tool that makes alot of noise, he is first in line to take the job. Thanks Pop.
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Bye…Bye…studebaker
Thursday, May 1st, 2008
After two years of working on her, and cruising around So Cal, it was time to say goodbye to her in order to fund another project. More pics of my 1962 lark can be viewed in the photo section.
See ya,
Brian
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My Garage
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
Here is what going on right now. More updates soon!
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