My Model A is a 1929 Pickup, painted Rock Moss Green with a French Gray stripe.
New to me when I was 13 (1960)
I drove it to high school and for a while after that, then took it completely apart and started restoring it. For many years it sat untouched due to lack of money and time, but especially money.
In 2000 I retired and we moved to Baja California Sur, Mexico. I took it with me as I wanted a project to work on, and I wanted to restore this vehicle that had been such a big part of my life since 13 years old.
With the help of a wonderful body and fender man in a nearby town I was able to finish the restoration in 2007.
One of the big celebrations in Mexico is November 20th, Revolution Day, and our small town always has a big parade. I have taken my Model A to the parade each year since it was restored, and I almost always have Revolution Day princesses or the Queen riding in my vehicle since it is the nicest vehicle in the parade. This year was no exception as I had the queen and 2 princesses in my pickup!! Eat your heart out guys! (Yes, there is one with me in the front seat!)
This picture taken just yesterday, November 20, 2011
I am currently working on restoring another Model A. This one is a 1928 Model A chassis with a Martin – Parry Station Wagon body, but that is another story for another time. A guy does need a project!
