The Ford Barn

30ccpickup · 02-20-2011, 05:52 PM

I am working on a website for Newbie’s. My goal is to give them enough knowledge to feel comfortable to be able to drive, repair and maintain their Model ‘A’. Today is the first day for the website to be up and running. Let me know what you think. When the carburetor is finished my next project is the distributer and timing.
http://modelabasics.com/home.htm

Gary WA · 02-20-2011, 06:03 PM

Very Nice photo's and Information Nice Job! Good for New and Old A'ers. Thanks. www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

CWPASADENA · 02-20-2011, 06:30 PM

I AM IMPRESSED!!!!

Very nice job!

There has been a need for a site where the novice Model A Owner can go to for the basics. I have had experience with someone new to the hobby getting all frustrated with not being able to get good basic information. Your approach should eleminate a lot of the frustration and allow a "Newbie" to get more enjoyment out of his Model A and not get all bogged down when confronted with a simple problem. A lot of the fun and satisfaction of owning a Model A is being able to drive it and then having a basic understanding to make simple repairs when a minor problem crops up.

Good work,

Chris

Don/WI · 02-20-2011, 06:31 PM

What a great start for an educational site. I already have it as one of my favorites. I'm sure it will be used by more than just "newbies". Are you using Solid Works for the drawings? Keep up the good work. Don/WI

30ccpickup · 02-20-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Don/WI

What a great start for an educational site. I already have it as one of my favorites. I'm sure it will be used by more than just "newbies". Are you using Solid Works for the drawings? Keep up the good work. Don/WI

I am using Inventor it is an Autodesk product.

Ghost of elmirage · 02-20-2011, 07:03 PM

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What "A" great job!! No matter if if a person ina novice or been at it for years everyone can always use a site that.

bobbycoke · 02-20-2011, 07:04 PM

Please more!!!!! a great idea, I am an old newbie and devoir any and all info ! Electrics next please!!!!!!!!!!! thanks from all of us bobbycoke

brum1 · 02-20-2011, 07:07 PM

Great site!! Looking forward to viewing additions in the future,

Roadster62 · 02-20-2011, 07:08 PM

Well done, if you can explain electrical cures you'll have about twice as many A's running this year.

1931 flamingo · 02-20-2011, 07:23 PM

EXCELLENT!!! MORE
Paul in CT

roccaas · 02-20-2011, 07:23 PM

For timing the ignition, I'd recommend Marco's method. I've been using it for 6 years, but I always go back to the article to ensure I'm doing it correctly. It is very intuitive and yields excellent results.

I'm not sure Marco is OK with linking to his site, but this is the relevant information.

http://www.abarnyard.com/workshop/timing.htm

tamagrouchy · 02-20-2011, 08:26 PM

WAY COOL! I like it, great start. Look forward to updates. I am going to refer the newbies I know for sure.

Thanks
Harry K
Vice President, webmaster, etc
Fox Valley Region, MARC

Steve Plucker · 02-20-2011, 08:54 PM

I sure would like to include it in on the WEBSITE STICKY but apparently there are to many chaecters or letters in it now and it will not allow me to put any more into the list!

Pluck

rdscouple · 02-20-2011, 08:55 PM

I like it. Great illustrations.

'31 Patina · 02-20-2011, 09:43 PM

Great start to your website! I'm a "newbie" to the model a and I have your website marked in my favorites. I look forward to referring to the website for information and help.

Thanks for your contribution!

30Tudor · 02-20-2011, 09:48 PM

Very Cool! Thanks

newshirt · 02-21-2011, 10:48 AM

As a newbie, I would prefer videos rather than static text and illustrations. Camtasia is a good tool for posting home videos from your camera. It feels good to have somebody walk you through the steps, rather than try to read them.

A video tour of the major components of the car would be nice.

Also, as a newbie, I stay clear of the carb. That seems like an advanced subject to start out with. Plus, I heard a funny saying that 90% of all carb problems are ignition related. So when my car started running badly, I replaced every ignition part in it. Now it runs smooth as silk. During that process, I would have loved a few videos on the subject.

It would be nice to view a five-minute video on proper lubrication. I used the Les Andrew's book and got through it. But it was scary changing the fluids and greasing all the fittings the first time.

Pa Joe · 02-21-2011, 11:11 AM

Thanks for doing that. It's a great idea. Joe

Terry in KB · 02-21-2011, 11:28 AM

Just the type of site I have been looking for. Congratulations on a job well done. Looking forward to more updates.

Terry Baxter

Billmc52 · 02-21-2011, 12:03 PM

This is great. Just the kind of site I have been looking for.

02-20-2011, 05:52 PM	#1
30ccpickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wakarusa, IN Posts: 928	New Website I am working on a website for Newbie’s. My goal is to give them enough knowledge to feel comfortable to be able to drive, repair and maintain their Model ‘A’. Today is the first day for the website to be up and running. Let me know what you think. When the carburetor is finished my next project is the distributer and timing. http://modelabasics.com/home.htm __________________ http://MODELABASICS.com/ How Things Work on a Model "A" Ford Fordbarners, Feel free to use the pictures on my site to answer questions and create tutorials/tech articles.

02-20-2011, 06:03 PM	#2
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,104	Re: New Website Very Nice photo's and Information Nice Job! Good for New and Old A'ers. Thanks. www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

02-20-2011, 06:30 PM	#3
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,884	Re: New Website I AM IMPRESSED!!!! Very nice job! There has been a need for a site where the novice Model A Owner can go to for the basics. I have had experience with someone new to the hobby getting all frustrated with not being able to get good basic information. Your approach should eleminate a lot of the frustration and allow a "Newbie" to get more enjoyment out of his Model A and not get all bogged down when confronted with a simple problem. A lot of the fun and satisfaction of owning a Model A is being able to drive it and then having a basic understanding to make simple repairs when a minor problem crops up. Good work, Chris

02-20-2011, 06:31 PM	#4
Don/WI Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kaukauna, Wisconsin Posts: 394	Re: New Website What a great start for an educational site. I already have it as one of my favorites. I'm sure it will be used by more than just "newbies". Are you using Solid Works for the drawings? Keep up the good work. Don/WI

02-20-2011, 07:03 PM	#6
Ghost of elmirage Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Worcester , Mass Posts: 300	Re: New Website Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What "A" great job!! No matter if if a person ina novice or been at it for years everyone can always use a site that.

02-20-2011, 07:04 PM	#7
bobbycoke Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pawlet vt/ port jefferson sta. ny Posts: 183	Re: New Website Please more!!!!! a great idea, I am an old newbie and devoir any and all info ! Electrics next please!!!!!!!!!!! thanks from all of us bobbycoke

02-20-2011, 07:07 PM	#8
brum1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Raynham, Mass. Posts: 583	Re: New Website Great site!! Looking forward to viewing additions in the future, __________________ "no one knows more than everyone"

02-20-2011, 07:08 PM	#9
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: New Website Well done, if you can explain electrical cures you'll have about twice as many A's running this year.

02-20-2011, 07:23 PM	#10
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: New Website EXCELLENT!!! MORE Paul in CT

02-20-2011, 07:23 PM	#11
roccaas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,300	Re: New Website For timing the ignition, I'd recommend Marco's method. I've been using it for 6 years, but I always go back to the article to ensure I'm doing it correctly. It is very intuitive and yields excellent results. I'm not sure Marco is OK with linking to his site, but this is the relevant information. http://www.abarnyard.com/workshop/timing.htm __________________ 20 years ago we had Johnny Cash, Steve Jobs, and Bob Hope. Now we have no Cash, no Jobs, and no Hope...please don't let Kevin Bacon die!

02-20-2011, 08:26 PM	#12
tamagrouchy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fox Valley Illinois Posts: 122	Re: New Website WAY COOL! I like it, great start. Look forward to updates. I am going to refer the newbies I know for sure. Thanks Harry K Vice President, webmaster, etc Fox Valley Region, MARC

02-20-2011, 08:54 PM	#13
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: New Website I sure would like to include it in on the WEBSITE STICKY but apparently there are to many chaecters or letters in it now and it will not allow me to put any more into the list! Pluck

02-20-2011, 08:55 PM	#14
rdscouple Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 69	Re: New Website I like it. Great illustrations.

02-20-2011, 09:43 PM	#15
'31 Patina Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rosemount, MN Posts: 228	Re: New Website Great start to your website! I'm a "newbie" to the model a and I have your website marked in my favorites. I look forward to referring to the website for information and help. Thanks for your contribution!

02-20-2011, 09:48 PM	#16
30Tudor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 211	Re: New Website Very Cool! Thanks

02-21-2011, 10:48 AM	#17
newshirt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 868	Re: New Website As a newbie, I would prefer videos rather than static text and illustrations. Camtasia is a good tool for posting home videos from your camera. It feels good to have somebody walk you through the steps, rather than try to read them. A video tour of the major components of the car would be nice. Also, as a newbie, I stay clear of the carb. That seems like an advanced subject to start out with. Plus, I heard a funny saying that 90% of all carb problems are ignition related. So when my car started running badly, I replaced every ignition part in it. Now it runs smooth as silk. During that process, I would have loved a few videos on the subject. It would be nice to view a five-minute video on proper lubrication. I used the Les Andrew's book and got through it. But it was scary changing the fluids and greasing all the fittings the first time. __________________ Ray White

02-21-2011, 11:11 AM	#18
Pa Joe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Pa Posts: 188	Re: New Website Thanks for doing that. It's a great idea. Joe

02-21-2011, 11:28 AM	#19
Terry in KB Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 14	Re: New Website Just the type of site I have been looking for. Congratulations on a job well done. Looking forward to more updates. Terry Baxter

02-21-2011, 12:03 PM	#20
Billmc52 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 32	Re: New Website This is great. Just the kind of site I have been looking for.