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01-26-2022, 11:07 PM | #1 |
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My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!
Really enjoy snooping around here. Lot's of good information & I need it. I just recently purchased a 1931 Model A coupe. It's in pretty run down condition. Hasn't been running in several years & was left outside in the elements for several years. Everything from front to rear is rusty & worn out. Looks like it was driven until it couldn't be driven anymore. The king pins are loose in the axle, front & rear spring shackles worn completely out, tie rods, steering box, & pretty much every steering & suspension part wore completely out. The engine was stuck but I pulled the spark plugs & put some Marvel Mystery oil in it & got it to turn. The body is fairly solid except the floor pan behind the front seat, the rumble floorboard & both rear wheel wells are rusted & will need to be replaced. The rear body subframe has some rust but I think I can patch it up. The roof was filled with what looked like a galvanized water trough. It was screwed on with sheet metal screws & leaded around it. The gas tank is completely rusted out. All 4 fenders are pretty rough too. I'm going to have to replace the body & roof wood also. However the car is mostly all there. I'm going to put it back mostly original. I have a purchased a 31 coupe chassis from someone that bought a 31 coupe just for the body & title. You probably can imagine what he wanted the body for. The chassis I got from him has juice brakes & is in a lot better shape than my original. It also supposedly has a good running engine. He also swapped gas tanks with me since he was going to cut the bottom out of a good tank. Looking forward to building this car back.
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01-26-2022, 11:32 PM | #2 |
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Re: My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!
Welcome to The Barn,
It looks like you have your work cut out for you but I have seen a lot worse get put back together. It is a complete car and that is worth a lot. Good luck with your project and keep us posted as to your progress. Chris W. Last edited by CWPASADENA; 01-26-2022 at 11:34 PM. Reason: TYPO |
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01-27-2022, 12:04 AM | #3 |
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Re: My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!
Some Cars are great restored and some area great as you get them. I would be happy drive it as is(but functioning of course) Enjoy your project. Good Luck.
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01-27-2022, 12:08 AM | #4 |
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Welcome to the barn. Sincerely hope you enjoy your project. Good luck. Wayne
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01-27-2022, 02:57 AM | #5 |
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Re: My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!
Robbie Horn, Welcome to Ford Barn with your 1931 Ford Model A Coupe |
01-27-2022, 04:31 AM | #6 |
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looks like fun. lots of tinkering and fun to be had. dont be afraid to ask away on the forum............ |
01-27-2022, 06:12 AM | #7 |
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Welcome to the barn. Please keep us posted with your progress.
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01-27-2022, 06:49 AM | #8 |
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Thank you for a good intro and run down on your project. You seem to be going in the right direction. Keep up the good work.
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01-27-2022, 07:00 AM | #9 |
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Welcome to the barn, Sounds like you got this, As I have discovered, you will find the barn provides a lot of helpful information. bob from red oak tx.
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01-27-2022, 07:50 AM | #10 |
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Welcome, you can do it. Look at m avatar and you can see i did the same as you. Was frustrating at times but dont ever give up. You can do this. Good luck On your journey. Post pics as you go on your way.
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01-27-2022, 07:57 AM | #11 |
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You are about to have a lot of fun with that car. Get it running and safe, and drive it. The cosmetics can come later. You will get a lot of help from a lot of people. join a local club if you can. A lot of help there. Drive it and have fun. It's hard to hurt these old cars.
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01-27-2022, 08:16 AM | #12 |
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Rust? You say rust? All I see is patina! Good Luck, Have Fun.
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01-27-2022, 08:44 AM | #13 |
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Best of luck and welcome to the 'Barn.....
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01-27-2022, 08:51 AM | #14 |
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Welcome ! You’ll have a lot of fun with that car !
I bought a 1929 Sport Coupe 7 months ago in worse condition……it’s taken 6 months to restore the running gear starting from the bare frame. Body work starts this week. I hope to have the car on the road this fall in time for club tours. You’ll find lots of help and knowledge here. Jim |
01-27-2022, 09:37 AM | #15 |
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Hi back. Welcome. Do not be afraid to ask questions from the Barn people. Please report your progress as you go along. It is also good to join a local club and get some first hand advice.
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01-27-2022, 10:55 AM | #16 |
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Looks like when I first got mine.
You are going to have a ball working on it, and inventing new swear words along the way. And what's that silver car parked in front of it?
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01-27-2022, 11:18 AM | #17 |
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That is a purchase of a lifetime. 20 years ago I found a 29 Roadster in WV that was a wedding present and had set in a barn for 40 years. Took it home, cleaned it up, changed the oil and plugs, put a new battery in (6V) and it started right up. What a joy it has been and still is. I drive it weekly here in FL and get quite the smiles as I drive through our development. Since I don't have a garage on my property I was lucky to find an enclosed storage slot to rent and it is now my "shop". NOT what I had before I retired to FL but good enough to change oil, plugs, etc. and keep it out of the weather. ENJOY!!
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01-27-2022, 11:47 AM | #18 |
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Hello,Welcome to the barn , one nice thing about Model A s is part availabllity and lots of knowledgeable people. Any problems can be answered on the barn , just don’t ask what oil to use
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01-27-2022, 11:56 AM | #19 |
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Sounds like my AA project. What isn’t missing is either bent, broken, rusted or worn out!
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01-27-2022, 12:08 PM | #20 |
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If I may be so bold as to offer some suggestions; Take the body off the frame and put it on a dolly so you have better access to the frame and drive line. Frame off restorations are always better in the long run. And this will give you access to the serial number of which you should be making several rubbings and keeping with your other documentation, The serial# number is located under the cowl on the drivers side. That will get you started down the right road. Save all you bolts etc separately ! Very few bolts on any car are interchangeable, not just Mod. A s) Don' Tap out henry's threads either ! Henry used tight thread fits for a reason. Remove all trim from the body, store it in a quiet place in the garage. Ditto for the radiator. That will get you started! Good luck!
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