1930 Model 'A' 1 Ton Truck Project

Gordon & Carrie Beech, Courtenay, B.C.

To be converted to 1/2 ton hot rod

Vehicle was awaiting transport from Prairies but it's finally made it to the Comox Valley, in pieces.


 


The guys have their first look at the project ... and work begins

Link to Hot Rod Corner, Project Beech Donor      


Looking for rust? ... "a little surface rust here ... a little there"


 

How about this original dealer sticker found on the firewall
"Sold By
DOMINION MOTOR? A????????
AUTHORIZED DEALERS
SASKATOON,SASK."
Believed to be "DOMINION MOTORS CANADA LTD."

   

 

Ahh, the suspension of it all

 


Bob:"Good thing I brought my own roof"
                                       Blackie:"Now look, this cab business is really serious"

 

"
"Shut up and drive. I'll watch the speedometer!"

 


Cab and frame re-unite for test assembly

 


Box on frame

 


Trial motor install

 


More front end work

 



Readying the Beech Project for a public display at NAPA Courtenay ... Hamburger cook out
 



 


 


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