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This past Monday I purchased a 29 Model A Sedan that was a project car that unfortunately the Gentleman could not complete due to Alzheimer's, included with the purchase are well over 5K in parts. The body is rust and dent free and looks like it had a cosmetic restoration back in the 80s and was last on the road based on license plates in 1990. The engine is numbers matching and got her running yesterday but has stuck valves because the car has not run in over 10 years I was told. I will pull the head and free up the valves and maybe do a valve job, I will definitely be pulling the engine anyway just to clean up the drive train and also will replace the clutch.Will also be doing a complete brake job all rods and cross shaft so will not have any slop. The largest cost I will have is a new interior. I have all mechanical parts needed to get her road ready. I do have a question, can the 30, 31 headlights fit on the headlight bar? the car has sealed beams and that just does not look right to me, also will be buying a nice chrome radiator shell. The wheels on the car in the pictures are a set that I had on the shelf and are 19" but will work for this car. I do not plan on painting because I like the look it has now.
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Re: Garage Find You're a lucky man!
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Re: Garage Find Nice find. Yes, the 1930-1 headlamps will fit the 29 bar, as that's they way my 29 came to me.
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Re: Garage Find You have been chosen to save another Model A. Great find.
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Re: Garage Find Luuucky you! Im still working with a lady to get my own garage find.
Keep us posted on how it progresses. |
Re: Garage Find Very nice car. Sorry the previous owner could not enjoy it, so now is in your custody. Hope you get it on the road soon. Enjoy!
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Re: Garage Find Why wouldn't you put on the '28-'29 headlights?
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Re: Garage Find Put a little paint remover on the radiator shell and see what's underneath.........
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Re: Garage Find Good deal, Chuck. Good luck with it. Now you have three Model As!
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Very sweet find. More pictures. :) |
Re: Garage Find 29 headlamps are available new in stainless steel.
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Re: Garage Find It looks like the headlamps on it are aftermarket sealed beams. I have a similar set on my '30 Tudor and they light the road well.
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If you are pulling the pan, run ½qt ATF in the oil for a days drive before pulling the pan, it will help free up some of the sludge. |
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