Mike Abssy of San Diego, CA sent in some pictures of his home project. Mike's going a little different route with this '30 Roadster than most would. That's a 512 Cadillac mill in there! This Model A features a repop '32 frame by Squeak Bell,'36 headlights, '37 Plymouth tail lights, '40 Cadillac banjo steering wheel, Schroeder sprint car steering box, Duvall style windshield and all Ford steel except for the grille.

The Cadillac mill started as a 500 cube motor and has been bored to 512. The engine features small chamber heads, big valves, shaft rocker system,.540/308 cam, Edelbrock intake, 10.25:1 compression all hooked to a T56 6 speed with a custom flywheel, Howe hydraulic bearing & Centerforce clutch.

Mike has tried to keep the car as traditional appearing as possible with the Schroeder steering box, Duvall style windshield and tire/wheel sizing. This car will see duty on the street and at the lakes. Mike says it will be on the street by the end of August and ready for Bonneville in August '03. Future plans call for black with a tan leather interior but it's going to go at least 185 before that! Mike would like to thank his neighbors John & Kyle for all their help.

More to Come!