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sconnors · 05-01-2026, 02:12 PM

I recently got back into the Model A world after a lengthy hiatus. I can't tell you the hours I've spent on Paul Shinn's YouTube channel watching his videos. Talk about a wealth of knowledge and common sense!

Paul approaches the Model A from the simplest (and it is a simple automobile) aspect and doesn't overcomplicate things.

When he and his Dad would do the Q&A I loved watching and waiting for the next question, those two guys had all the answers (very sorry he lost his Dad recently and the Model A community lost a lot too).

Between Paul's videos and this forum, I am SO glad to be back in the Model A community and so glad for the answers I've received, guidance I've been given, and encouragement I've received! You are all a great bunch of folks!!
Scott Connors
Stephentown, NY

Dodge · 05-01-2026, 02:47 PM

Welcome back Scott!

47topless · 05-01-2026, 03:35 PM

Thanks.

Synchro909 · 05-01-2026, 06:54 PM

Sconners, welcome back to the fold.
I think that even though there is a wealth of information available from other sources, Paul's videos are right up there for helping show people how to keep their cars going. The fact that we can see what and how it is done is way better than trying to work out what the author of a book is trying to say.

Model A Canuck · 05-01-2026, 07:04 PM

Paul is the best

.Welcome back

P.S. · 05-01-2026, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sconnors

I recently got back into the Model A world after a lengthy hiatus. I can't tell you the hours I've spent on Paul Shinn's YouTube channel watching his videos. Talk about a wealth of knowledge and common sense!

Paul approaches the Model A from the simplest (and it is a simple automobile) aspect and doesn't overcomplicate things.

When he and his Dad would do the Q&A I loved watching and waiting for the next question, those two guys had all the answers (very sorry he lost his Dad recently and the Model A community lost a lot too).

Between Paul's videos and this forum, I am SO glad to be back in the Model A community and so glad for the answers I've received, guidance I've been given, and encouragement I've received! You are all a great bunch of folks!!
Scott Connors
Stephentown, NY

Scott,

I don't feel worthy of such kind praise- Thank you, brother! And I am SO thankful that you are back!! I'm just doing what God wants me to do, using what little skill I have to help others. That's all.

sconnors · 05-02-2026, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by P.S.

Scott,

I don't feel worthy of such kind praise- Thank you, brother! And I am SO thankful that you are back!! I'm just doing what God wants me to do, using what little skill I have to help others. That's all.

Paul,
Glad you’re here for the community, much appreciation for lol you do!

IDSpud · 05-02-2026, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sconnors

Paul,
Glad you’re here for the community, much appreciation for lol you do!

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Originally Posted by P.S.

Scott,

I don't feel worthy of such kind praise- Thank you, brother! And I am SO thankful that you are back!! I'm just doing what God wants me to do, using what little skill I have to help others. That's all.

Paul - I agree with others here. Your videos have inspired me as a fairly new A owner, and the next generation to embrace the magic of Model A's! 73 OM -

Tom F OHIO · 05-03-2026, 08:58 AM

Nice compliments for PS. He deserves them....

atch · 05-03-2026, 06:08 PM

Scott (@sconnors) - Welcome back. While I've been a member here since 2010 due to having other old Fords, I acquired my first running Model A last August. This forum and Paul Shinn have provided me with more education than I could ever have hoped for otherwise.

Paul (@P.S.) - Thank you for all the knowledge and wisdom you've given me, both from direct contact and through reading your posts here and watching your videos.

bkensinger · 05-03-2026, 08:47 PM

Paul is the best thing to happen to the Model A family since the great Les Andrews manuals! I watch all his videos. He relates to a new generation of enthusiasts due to his fantastic communication skills . I really appreciate his emphasis on reliability and servicability as opposed to fine point appearance.

P.S. · 05-04-2026, 10:19 AM

Wow, thank you for comparing me with Les Andrews. I am NOT worthy!! I am just a Model A guy with an iphone, nothing else.

By the way, speaking of Les Andrews.... Wait til you see this coming Saturday's video...

Here's a little hint- It is all about doing something to thank Les Andrews

Kube · 05-05-2026, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by P.S.

Wow, thank you for comparing me with Les Andrews. I am NOT worthy!! I am just a Model A guy with an iphone, nothing else.

By the way, speaking of Les Andrews.... Wait til you see this coming Saturday's video...

Here's a little hint- It is all about doing something to thank Les Andrews

You are worthy in my opinion.

I had put a Model A together last year. I'd restored numerous Ford V8's but this A was all new to me. Without your videos, I may have still been at it. With them? Car was done in little time and done properly.

Synchro909 · 05-06-2026, 07:44 PM

IMO, there ae a lot of Model As on the road that wouldn't be there without Paul's videos. The movement owes him a lot.

Jeff/Illinois · 05-07-2026, 08:59 AM

On a rainy day I go back and watch Paul and Robert's Q&A sessions... very informative stuff

Much appreciated! They are a great asset to the hobby...

P.S. · 05-07-2026, 02:49 PM

You guys are way too kind! (gonna blush!). I'm just a guy who has an iPhone and loves sharing everything I learn about Ford Model As. That's all.

ms fowler · 05-08-2026, 06:21 AM

Sometimes i wish we had a simple "LIKE" button.
Paul, you are a humble man with a iPhone, driven by great enthusiasm.
You just might get me into a A--I helped a friend over 65 years ago on his 1930 Delux coupe with rumble seat. I learned lots of lessons--among them screw drivers are not chisels. The desire is never far from the surface.
Thank you

panhead_pete · 05-16-2026, 07:17 PM

Without your videos Paul and the Les Andrews books Id never been able to maintain my last Model A, thanks from Japan!

P.S. · 05-16-2026, 11:26 PM

Thank you all! I am not worthy of such lofty praise. I am merely a humble servant. When it comes right down to it, YOU are the warranty!!

German guy · 05-17-2026, 02:18 AM

Bought my very first A a little over three years ago and started watching the Shinn videos before taking delivery. I can't imagine a better way to become familiar with the nuances of the car...and how truly accessible it is to a novice who wants to do their own work. BIG THANKS to Paul Shinn.

05-01-2026, 02:12 PM	#1
sconnors Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Stephentown Posts: 566	Shout out to Paul Shinn I recently got back into the Model A world after a lengthy hiatus. I can't tell you the hours I've spent on Paul Shinn's YouTube channel watching his videos. Talk about a wealth of knowledge and common sense! Paul approaches the Model A from the simplest (and it is a simple automobile) aspect and doesn't overcomplicate things. When he and his Dad would do the Q&A I loved watching and waiting for the next question, those two guys had all the answers (very sorry he lost his Dad recently and the Model A community lost a lot too). Between Paul's videos and this forum, I am SO glad to be back in the Model A community and so glad for the answers I've received, guidance I've been given, and encouragement I've received! You are all a great bunch of folks!! Scott Connors Stephentown, NY

05-01-2026, 02:47 PM	#2
Dodge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sonoma, CA. Posts: 1,633	Re: Shout out to Paul Shinn Welcome back Scott!

05-01-2026, 03:35 PM	#3
47topless Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 496	Re: Shout out to Paul Shinn Thanks. Last edited by 47topless; 05-02-2026 at 10:02 AM.

05-01-2026, 06:54 PM	#4
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,432	Re: Shout out to Paul Shinn Sconners, welcome back to the fold. I think that even though there is a wealth of information available from other sources, Paul's videos are right up there for helping show people how to keep their cars going. The fact that we can see what and how it is done is way better than trying to work out what the author of a book is trying to say. __________________ When all is said and done, more is said than done. That's why we judge people on what they do, not what they say. I sometimes wonder what happened to the people who asked me for directions. If I am not in trouble, I've done something wrong. Last edited by Synchro909; 05-02-2026 at 06:52 PM.

05-01-2026, 07:04 PM	#5
Model A Canuck Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Milton,Ontario,Canada Posts: 327	Re: Shout out to Paul Shinn Paul is the best .Welcome back

05-03-2026, 08:58 AM	#9
Tom F OHIO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 690	Re: Shout out to Paul Shinn Nice compliments for PS. He deserves them....

05-03-2026, 06:08 PM	#10
atch Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbia, Missouri, USA Posts: 254	Re: Shout out to Paul Shinn Scott (@sconnors) - Welcome back. While I've been a member here since 2010 due to having other old Fords, I acquired my first running Model A last August. This forum and Paul Shinn have provided me with more education than I could ever have hoped for otherwise. Paul (@P.S.) - Thank you for all the knowledge and wisdom you've given me, both from direct contact and through reading your posts here and watching your videos. __________________ atch (Mike Atchley) Columbia, Missouri <>< Last edited by atch; 05-03-2026 at 06:15 PM.

05-03-2026, 08:47 PM	#11
bkensinger Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 28	Re: Shout out to Paul Shinn Paul is the best thing to happen to the Model A family since the great Les Andrews manuals! I watch all his videos. He relates to a new generation of enthusiasts due to his fantastic communication skills . I really appreciate his emphasis on reliability and servicability as opposed to fine point appearance. __________________ /Users/RobertKensinger/Desktop/thumbnail_IMG_0296.jpg

05-04-2026, 10:19 AM	#12
P.S. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hazzard County Posts: 2,165	Re: Shout out to Paul Shinn Wow, thank you for comparing me with Les Andrews. I am NOT worthy!! I am just a Model A guy with an iphone, nothing else. By the way, speaking of Les Andrews.... Wait til you see this coming Saturday's video... Here's a little hint- It is all about doing something to thank Les Andrews __________________ 2024-2026 MAFCA Technical Director

05-06-2026, 07:44 PM	#14
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,432	Re: Shout out to Paul Shinn IMO, there ae a lot of Model As on the road that wouldn't be there without Paul's videos. The movement owes him a lot. __________________ When all is said and done, more is said than done. That's why we judge people on what they do, not what they say. I sometimes wonder what happened to the people who asked me for directions. If I am not in trouble, I've done something wrong.

05-07-2026, 08:59 AM	#15
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,997	Re: Shout out to Paul Shinn On a rainy day I go back and watch Paul and Robert's Q&A sessions... very informative stuff Much appreciated! They are a great asset to the hobby...

05-07-2026, 02:49 PM	#16
P.S. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hazzard County Posts: 2,165	Re: Shout out to Paul Shinn You guys are way too kind! (gonna blush!). I'm just a guy who has an iPhone and loves sharing everything I learn about Ford Model As. That's all. __________________ 2024-2026 MAFCA Technical Director

05-08-2026, 06:21 AM	#17
ms fowler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 201	Re: Shout out to Paul Shinn Sometimes i wish we had a simple "LIKE" button. Paul, you are a humble man with a iPhone, driven by great enthusiasm. You just might get me into a A--I helped a friend over 65 years ago on his 1930 Delux coupe with rumble seat. I learned lots of lessons--among them screw drivers are not chisels. The desire is never far from the surface. Thank you

05-16-2026, 07:17 PM	#18
panhead_pete Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hakuba Nagano Japan Posts: 226	Re: Shout out to Paul Shinn Without your videos Paul and the Les Andrews books Id never been able to maintain my last Model A, thanks from Japan! __________________ Looking for an unrestored 33 34 3W or 5W coupe. Thanks

05-16-2026, 11:26 PM	#19
P.S. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hazzard County Posts: 2,165	Re: Shout out to Paul Shinn Thank you all! I am not worthy of such lofty praise. I am merely a humble servant. When it comes right down to it, YOU are the warranty!! __________________ 2024-2026 MAFCA Technical Director

05-17-2026, 02:18 AM	#20
German guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: German/French border Posts: 163	Re: Shout out to Paul Shinn Bought my very first A a little over three years ago and started watching the Shinn videos before taking delivery. I can't imagine a better way to become familiar with the nuances of the car...and how truly accessible it is to a novice who wants to do their own work. BIG THANKS to Paul Shinn.