The Ford Barn

Jordan · 02-16-2012, 03:54 PM

I have been very hesitant to share photos of my car on this website for the fear that someone sitting behind their computer screen would try to hate on it just because it's not a points car; but then i realized--I don't care what people think of my car because after all, it's MY car. Anyways, this is my car Josephine.

Let me give you a little history, this 1930 town sedan was restored in 1977. In July 2010, my grandpa gave me this car because he knew how much I enjoyed it. I have been an active Model A're my whole life. I started going on Model A trips before the age of 1, and haven't stopped. I remember being a baby and riding in the rumble seat of my grandparent's coupe while grandpa sat with us to hold us in, and grandma drove. Every childhood memory seems to have a Model A in it. Last May, my grandma had a massive stroke leaving her paralyzed on her right side, removing a lot of her speech & erasing a lot of her memory. She has since recovered a little physically, can talk pretty well, and her memory is starting to get better. One thing she always remembers is the Model A's and how much she loves them. Every time I talk to her about it, a big smile comes to her face. On top of this, my grandpa passed away in October. So the Model A is basically the only part of them that I have left. This was one of their cars that they loved, and I'm glad to continue on in their legacy of the model a hobby.

More about the car:
-It has an Inserted motor from Rich in Skokie.
-Although it has a downdraft, if you look closely it's actually running an updraft. (soon being changed to a Weber)
-12 v system
-AC from Ken Davis
-Electronic Ignition from FS
-CB
-Custom trunk from a friend built to match my car
-LED tail lights
-6 blade fan
-Modern VT core radiator that is pressurized
-Look at my tires. They are size 550 BF Goodrich Silvertowns. They are wider & taller than average model a tires.
-Will be installing a 4 speed overdrive this weekend.
--side note. I placed two white magnets on the dash that I could write on like a dry erase board. I wrote instructions on how to start the car for family members who may not know how to properly start it, incase I'm not around.

Modelakid31 · 02-16-2012, 04:03 PM

Beautiful looking model a but its just.. you know.. like a regular car...they have shays for stuff like that. Its just not my cup of tea. Srry man.

Stretch Cab · 02-16-2012, 04:07 PM

What I see from the little (extras) you have installed is a person who loves their car and probably will drive it more than most. If there is any hate I guess it would be from wanting one like it!

Jordan · 02-16-2012, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stretch Cab

What I see from the little (extras) you have installed is a person who loves their car and probably will drive it more than most. If there is any hate I guess it would be from wanting one like it!

I can tell you I do drive my model A a lot more than the people who are on here preaching to stay all original. I drive about 10,000 miles a year.

700rpm · 02-16-2012, 04:13 PM

Not my style either, but I commend you for taking the care to do it cleanly. Mine's stock, and I drive it about 5000 miles per year. I'd drive more, but the weather doesn't cooperate. A stock Model A in itself doesn't limit your miles, if you have the time.

Jordan · 02-16-2012, 04:17 PM

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Here is a picture of my grandparent's in their coupe that they owned since 1958

400A-64 · 02-16-2012, 04:22 PM

Way Ta Go JORDAN !!! I know that you must have a smile on your face each time you get in your car. Keep up thje pride and enjoy your drive !!
Bruce Davis [email protected]

Steve Wastler · 02-16-2012, 04:24 PM

Can't knock you for having a driver, I too can tell you really like driving it. Keep on 'A'ing!!!!

Logan · 02-16-2012, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modelakid31

Beautiful looking model a but its just.. you know.. like a regular car...they have shays for stuff like that. Its just not my cup of tea. Srry man.

You missed the entire point of this post

CarlG · 02-16-2012, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stretch cab

what i see from the little (extras) you have installed is a person who loves their car and probably will drive it more than most. If there is any hate i guess it would be from wanting one like it!

AMEN !

What is your source for the 550 tires?

Dave in Boise · 02-16-2012, 04:27 PM

Your title says it all ... 'My Car'

It's your car to do with as you please, and I think it's pretty neat! You do have a lot of 'stuff' on it, but then some people are minimalists, and some are accossorizers.

I have a bone stock, minimal 28 Special coupe. Only accessory is a fuse on the starter, and I also have a 31 deluxe coupe with bluedot taillights, chrome doodads, motometer with wings, dual sidemounts, flags, raccoon tails and the lot. I like them both for being what they are.. Unique in their own ways...

Welcome to the forum, and I like your tires.. Are those radials like the guy from Hagerty 365 days of 'a' was running?

- Dave in Boise

al's28/33 · 02-16-2012, 04:27 PM

That's right...it is your car and it's good to keep driving it. I hate to see a perfect clean example chopped up into a hot rod.

peters180a/170b · 02-16-2012, 04:29 PM

OK , its your car....So now i have 2 questions??? 1# 550 tires[ taller/wider....] Do you hit the brake rods in front when turning sharp? and What did you do to fit them in the fender wells? #2 not much leg room with the AC unit there...

Tom from Drippin' · 02-16-2012, 04:29 PM

Please explain the downdraft / updraft intake manifold?

OR ..... Is the webber just balanced in there for the photo?

zzlegend · 02-16-2012, 04:31 PM

Good looking car Jordan. Don't listen to people on here that try and pick it apart. It's yours and thats what counts. It does not even come close to a shay. Drive it and enjoy it.

Logan · 02-16-2012, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom from Drippin'

Please explain the downdraft / updraft intake manifold?

For people that dont know, this is my brothers car so this is how i know about the intake

That is a holley carb off of a 6 cyl ford falcon i believe. At least thats what i was told when I bought it. They took a stock intake manifold, drilled a hole in the top, and i guess they brazed an adapter on the top for the down draft carb. The beauty about this intake is if your down draft starts acting up, or for some reason you want to go back to up draft, you just instal a block off plate on the down draft and go back to the stock carb which is what the car is running right now. It sits to high, so it needs a fuel pump, which is in the mail as i type this. Its a pretty cool set up, a lot of people look at it and think its using both down and up draft at the same time.

Kohnke Rebabbitting · 02-16-2012, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan

I have been very hesitant to share photos of my car on this website for the fear that someone sitting behind their computer screen would try to hate on it just because it's not a points car; but then i realized--I don't care what people think of my car because after all, it's MY car. Anyways, this is my car Josephine.

Let me give you a little history, this 1930 town sedan was restored in 1977. In July 2010, my grandpa gave me this car because he knew how much I enjoyed it. I have been an active Model A're my whole life. I started going on Model A trips before the age of 1, and haven't stopped. I remember being a baby and riding in the rumble seat of my grandparent's coupe while grandpa sat with us to hold us in, and grandma drove. Every childhood memory seems to have a Model A in it. Last May, my grandma had a massive stroke leaving her paralyzed on her right side, removing a lot of her speech & erasing a lot of her memory. She has since recovered a little physically, can talk pretty well, and her memory is starting to get better. One thing she always remembers is the Model A's and how much she loves them. Every time I talk to her about it, a big smile comes to her face. On top of this, my grandpa passed away in October. So the Model A is basically the only part of them that I have left. This was one of their cars that they loved, and I'm glad to continue on in their legacy of the model a hobby.

More about the car:
-It has an Inserted motor from Rich in Skokie.
-Although it has a downdraft, if you look closely it's actually running an updraft. (soon being changed to a Weber)
-12 v system
-AC from Ken Davis
-Electronic Ignition from FS
-CB
-Custom trunk from a friend built to match my car
-LED tail lights
-6 blade fan
-Modern VT core radiator that is pressurized
-Look at my tires. They are size 550 BF Goodrich Silvertowns. They are wider & taller than average model a tires.
-Will be installing a 4 speed overdrive this weekend.
--side note. I placed two white magnets on the dash that I could write on like a dry erase board. I wrote instructions on how to start the car for family members who may not know how to properly start it, incase I'm not around.

Very, Very, clean up date, and nothing Original hurt. Jordan, I wish I had that one, and you had a better one. Happy Trailing this summer. Herm.

Modelakid31 · 02-16-2012, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logan

You missed the entire point of this post

oh well thats too bad then

Louis · 02-16-2012, 04:55 PM

How does that reynolds wrap [alum. foil] work where your exh. pipe connect's to your exh. manifold, how long does it last ?
Nice looking car.

Brubaker · 02-16-2012, 05:00 PM

As long as it can still ahoooga!, more power to you. The fact that it will spend a considerable amount of time on the road is helpful(IMO) to the hobby in general. Most non-A folks don't know the difference. Maybe someone younger(or older for that matter) will see it and become interested in the hobby/obsession. Good 'recruitment' tool.
Thanks for sharing the pics.

Logan · 02-16-2012, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louis

How does that reynolds wrap [alum. foil] work where your exh. pipe connect's to your exh. manifold, how long does it last ?
Nice looking car.

Its last a pretty long time. We usually wrap it around 3 times. The only time we replace it is when we have to take off the muffler for some reason.

Logan · 02-16-2012, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modelakid31

oh well thats too bad then

Be looking for pictures of my car when I get it back from the engine rebuilder in about 6 weeks with its new inserted touring motor.

zzlegend · 02-16-2012, 05:08 PM

You did good Logan.

Logan · 02-16-2012, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlG

AMEN !

What is your source for the 550 tires?

Wallace Wade from Dallas Tx

Jordan · 02-16-2012, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peters180a/170b

OK , its your car....So now i have 2 questions??? 1# 550 tires[ taller/wider....] Do you hit the brake rods in front when turning sharp? and What did you do to fit them in the fender wells? #2 not much leg room with the AC unit there...

They don't hit the brake rods at all while turning. I just kept the normal size firestones in the wheel wells. I have really long legs, and the AC never seems to get in my way. But even if it did, the comfort of having it here in TX would still be enough to make me want one.

Rusty Homestead Fl · 02-16-2012, 05:13 PM

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Jordan.
Have you been able to take your Mom on a little ride in the A? May be good for her recovery. I think you have made YOUR car very unique and the way YOU want. No hate from this guy. Those are NOS ty-raps holding the water bottle hoses aren't they? lol

Jordan · 02-16-2012, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty Homestead Fl

Jordan.
Have you been able to take your Mom on a little ride in the A? May be good for her recovery. I think you have made YOUR car very unique and the way YOU want. No hate from this guy. Those are NOS ty-raps holding the water bottle hoses aren't they? lol

Unfortunately my grandma will never be able to get in a model a again. It's too tall for her to get in and out of. But then again, I can make a hot rod out of it and lower it to the ground for her

Modelakid31 · 02-16-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Be looking for pictures of my car when I get it back from the engine rebuilder in about 6 weeks with its new inserted touring motor.

oh i will. dont kill the motor the day you get it back tho. gotta break it in slowly.

Jordan · 02-16-2012, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modelakid31

Beautiful looking model a but its just.. you know.. like a regular car...they have shays for stuff like that. Its just not my cup of tea. Srry man.

Last time i check, my car has all metal pieces, no power steering, no disc brakes, it's not an automatic, & it doesn't have a pinto motor. So it's not a shay.

Logan · 02-16-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Modelakid31

oh i will. dont kill the motor the day you get it back tho. gotta break it in slowly.

The last one lasted 30,000+ miles running 70 mph up and down the east coast, central america, mexico, and texas. I'll try to keep this one bellow 80

Jordan · 02-16-2012, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Modelakid31

oh i will. dont kill the motor the day you get it back tho. gotta break it in slowly.

please stop trying to poke fun at people's cars or starting drama on this thread. I specifically asked for that not to happen.

hardtimes · 02-16-2012, 05:24 PM

Jordan,
What a beautiful car, and a beautiful history/story...thanks for sharing!
Well I thot that I my ole eyes are seeing double...carbs that is! What's the heck?
That's a first for me...tell me how it works?

Never mind the carb explanation...as I just read your brothers input !

Logan · 02-16-2012, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardtimes

Jordan,
What a beautiful car, and a beautiful history/story...thanks for sharing!
Well I thot that I my ole eyes are seeing double...carbs that is! What's the heck?
That's a first for me...tell me how it works?

That is a holley carb off of a 6 cyl ford falcon i believe. At least thats what i was told when I bought it. They took a stock intake manifold, drilled a hole in the top, and i guess they brazed an adapter on the top for the down draft carb. The beauty about this intake is if your down draft starts acting up, or for some reason you want to go back to up draft, you just instal a block off plate on the down draft and go back to the stock carb which is what the car is running right now. It sits to high, so it needs a fuel pump, which is in the mail as i type this. Its a pretty cool set up, a lot of people look at it and think its using both down and up draft at the same time. The throttle linkage for the down draft is taken off at this time because you have to take it off to run the updraft

Modelakid31 · 02-16-2012, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan

please stop trying to poke fun at people's cars or starting drama on this thread. I specifically asked for that not to happen.

i gave MHO and you and that brother of yours made the comments back. i didnt start the drama buddy. your little ass did

Modelakid31 · 02-16-2012, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logan

The last one lasted 30,000+ miles running 70 mph up and down the east coast, central america, mexico, and texas. I'll try to keep this one bellow 80

very nice. the goal for my tudor is that it will be driven everyday. i cannot wait till i get her painted and back together in the coming spring months! hey maybe we will see eachother at a far meet?

John LaVoy · 02-16-2012, 05:33 PM

I love it very similar to our 1929 Town Sedan. Hope to see you along the Model A highway. We will be in Marquette look for the Model A Times booth and say hello.

HoarseWhisperer · 02-16-2012, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan

I can tell you I do drive my model A a lot more than the people who are on here preaching to stay all original. I drive about 10,000 miles a year.

I don't hate your car, and I don't preach to anyone to stay all original.

However, in averaging 6,000 to over 10,000 miles in a very short Canadian driving season with an original open car, I would have to take issue in your statement,

"I can tell you I do drive my model A a lot more than the people who are on here preaching to stay all original." :roll eyes:

bogdonj · 02-16-2012, 05:42 PM

Very nice looking car.. a lot going on in the engine for my liking but I'm guessing that's the AC unit in the front seat? How long does it take before it's cold inside? Nice to own a vehicle that your Grandpa and Grandma had int he family... we have 6 Model A's in total and they will never leave the family... I guess i'm going to have to get a bigger garage!

Keep on driving it!!!!

Justin

Jordan · 02-16-2012, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoarseWhisperer

I don't hate your car, and I don't preach to anyone to stay all original.

However, in averaging 6,000 to over 10,000 miles in a very short Canadian driving season with an original open car, I would have to take issue in your statement,

"I can tell you I do drive my model A a lot more than the people who are on here preaching to stay all original." :roll eyes:

Good for you. you're one of the few who do that in an all original car. BTW love your roadster- i think that's the best color for them.

Jordan · 02-16-2012, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bogdonj

Very nice looking car.. a lot going on in the engine for my liking but I'm guessing that's the AC unit in the front seat? How long does it take before it's cold inside? Nice to own a vehicle that your Grandpa and Grandma had int he family... we have 6 Model A's in total and they will never leave the family... I guess i'm going to have to get a bigger garage!

Keep on driving it!!!!

Justin

By the time I pull out of my driveway, it's already cool on the inside. The nice thing about Ken Davis' unit is there is no duct tubing for the air to go through, so the air comes out of the unit at a high speed and with a lot of force.

CarlG · 02-16-2012, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlG

What is your source for the 5.50 tires?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logan

Wallace Wade from Dallas Tx

Great, I'll have to stop by & see him next trip to Dallas. I think they would look better than the 4.75's on my PU

HoarseWhisperer · 02-16-2012, 05:48 PM

Thanks, Jordan.

I wanted to paint it all black, but I had to let my wife make some decisions.

Jordan · 02-16-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlG

Great, I'll have to stop by & see him next trip to Dallas. I think they would look better than the 4.75's on my PU

you'll have to pre-order them because they don't keep them in stock

BILL WILLIAMSON · 02-16-2012, 05:56 PM

Jordan,buddy,
Gracefully IGNORE the smart asses with negative comments, seems there 4 of them in every crowd! They're probably just jealous.
It takes a hell of a lot of talent, skills, planning, etc, to build a car of that caliber. Safe, dependable, comfortable, and as beautiful as any high points car out there. My hat's off to you for your accomplishments. (}- |>
If I've lost points with some folks out there, I don't REALLY CARE. Bill W.

Gord. B by the bay · 02-16-2012, 05:56 PM

I beg to differ on the tires they are 550 FIRESTONE with the same tread as I have but nice car Enjoy it Gord, B by thbay

montanafordman · 02-16-2012, 06:33 PM

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Very nice car! I like pretty stock cars but like you said its yours to do with as YOU please, and I would love to have a driver like that! It looks very road and tour worthy and you would certainly make the rest of the pack jelous on a long club tour. I think its great that the public gets exposure to our cars and our hobby seeing something like that on the road. Nothing is irreversable on what you've done and you've set it up the way you want it. Nothing wrong with that!

1931 flamingo · 02-16-2012, 06:37 PM

Shame on anybody that criticizes that car. Nice, it's yours, I assume it's paid for, you're proud of it. What more could anyone ask. Mine's a driver and I'm not ashamed to park next to anyone at a show. Last year parked next to a VERY nice 31 roadster, guy probably paid on the high side of 26/27K. Comes over and asks me very quietly with his hand over his mouth: "Does yours leak?" NOPE. I smiled for the rest of the day/NICE CAR!!! and i like the AC>
Paul in CT

Georgew48 · 02-16-2012, 06:41 PM

Beautiful car and story. Thanks for sharing.

Great Lakes Greg · 02-16-2012, 06:49 PM

Your right, I do hate it...not being in my garage.

Milton · 02-16-2012, 07:55 PM

I got no hate for the car, I like it. While I was checking out the surge tank, same as mine, and the coolant viewer pipe I noticed the blue masking tape on the radiator shell. Out of curiousity, what's it for? I understand MYOB so, if that's the case, you can just cut and paste it in your response to me, if that is the case.

Buz · 02-16-2012, 07:57 PM

I like your car, very unique. What's the color combination?

rickmass · 02-16-2012, 08:03 PM

Jordan nice looking car i see why you are proud to say it is your car.Rickmass.

Logan · 02-16-2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milton

I got no hate for the car, I like it. While I was checking out the surge tank, same as mine, and the coolant viewer pipe I noticed the blue masking tape on the radiator shell. Out of curiousity, what's it for? I understand MYOB so, if that's the case, you can just cut and paste it in your response to me, if that is the case.

its cardboard blocking off part of the radiator, so the car can operate at a decent temp.

RcT · 02-16-2012, 09:08 PM

Stock wheels, blackwalls, not really over-accessorized and a very handsome looking vehicle that appears correct. I personally think the work is very nicely done, and suits your needs and desires. May you have many miles of safe and trouble-free driving ahead of you. You have very right to be proud of your car.

Milton · 02-16-2012, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logan

its cardboard blocking off part of the radiator, so the car can operate at a decent temp.

OK, that makes sense, I forgot that in the winter there ain't much between you and the Artic Circle but barb wire fences.

Jordan · 02-16-2012, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gord. B by the bay

I beg to differ on the tires they are 550 FIRESTONE with the same tread as I have but nice car Enjoy it Gord, B by thbay

They say BF Goodrich on the side so i'm gonna have to say that's what they are lol

the tires in the fender wells are firestones, the ones on the ground are BF's

Jordan · 02-16-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Buz

I like your car, very unique. What's the color combination?

It's suppose to be Chicle Cobra Drab, but it's not exactly right. Chicle Cobra Drab is just like Ford Maroon--everyone has their own idea of what it's suppose to look like.

columbiA · 02-16-2012, 10:56 PM

Beautiful car Jordan.Similar colors to my 31 S/W sdn.I dont care for alts under the hood,but in your case it,s justified!Neat dual carb setup,if theDD one or fuel pump fails,you still have the the old faithfull one to get home on LOL.

Dusty · 02-16-2012, 11:35 PM

Sorry man but your car completely SUCKS! I will come down and take it off your hands to save you further embarrassment, no sense in wringing your hands over a car nobody likes. I can come down this weekend but I would like to make sure the four speed has been installed before I pick it up.

Making room in my garage.
dusty

Roadster62 · 02-16-2012, 11:39 PM

Nice car with a great family story to go with it.

'lilredcoupe · 02-17-2012, 12:11 AM

Love it! Great story behind it as well. Every "A" has a quite a story, few owners know that story. I would like to comment on some of the negative replies, like the first reply, but I will refrain.

Jordan · 02-17-2012, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Timothy Kelly

With all due respect, both Chicle and Copra are shades of Brown.....not Maroon and not Green. My observation is not based upon color chips. Rather, it's from personal observation of a low mileage (7,000 miles) unmolested 1930 Murray Town Sedan.

i guess you misunderstood what i was trying to say: Everyone has their own version of chicle drab just like everyone has their own version of ford maroon.

'lilredcoupe · 02-17-2012, 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by Timothy Kelly

With all due respect, both Chicle and Copra are shades of Brown.....not Maroon and not Green. My observation is not based upon color chips. Rather, it's from personal observation of a low mileage (7,000 miles) unmolested 1930 Murray Town Sedan.

What the hell...

You can't win for trying here.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 02-17-2012, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 'lilredcoupe

Love it! Great story behind it as well. Every "A" has a quite a story, few owners know that story. I would like to comment on some of the negative replies, like the first reply, but I will refrain.

Rob,
I like this response, you have CLASS!
Let's all hope that stupidity isn't contagious, should we stay in the house, or go line up at the pharmacy for an anti-stupidity injection?
Life is good! Bill W.

TD · 02-17-2012, 03:02 AM

It's pretty obvious from the wealth of support for your fine ride in this thread there should never be apprehension in regards to posting. Appreciation for hard work and style is abundant here. Great people
Td

Jack '29 Sport Coupe · 02-17-2012, 06:16 AM

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I like it------great for touring in that Texas heat!

Jack

Roadster5040 · 02-17-2012, 07:12 AM

Nice car really does not matter what people say. It's a driver so drive the wheels off of it.

CountrySquire55 · 02-17-2012, 07:27 AM

Jordan and Logan, Your car is great! Especially with your family history with the car. I am slowly rebuilding the brakes on my 31 S/W Town Sedan and hope to have my car on the road by March, then begin driving it everywhere, too! Keep having fun with your car!

Ron Lowe · 02-17-2012, 08:49 AM

Very nice car! Glad to see you are enjoying it with great memories. Thank you for sharing the pictures. Good luck, Ron

RcT · 02-17-2012, 09:36 AM

A side note to all those with negative comments on Jordan's car... stock, touring, modified, whatever, your car better be absolute perfection and a 500 point car before you post pictures of your vehicle, or be open to the consequences. Obviously, Jordan takes pride in his ride. Well done, Jordan.

Jordan · 02-17-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RcT

A side note to all those with negative comments on Jordan's car... stock, touring, modified, whatever, your car better be absolute perfection and a 500 point car before you post pictures of your vehicle, or be open to the consequences. Obviously, Jordan takes pride in his ride. Well done, Jordan.

I find it funny how one of the negative commenters hasn't even gotten their car out of the back yard yet. "perfection" is an opinion, not a fact that's proven.

zzlegend · 02-17-2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordan

I find it funny how one of the negative commenters hasn't even gotten their car out of the back yard yet. "perfection" is an opinion, not a fact that's proven.

Well said Jordon. And your A is fine.

Tom Wesenberg · 02-17-2012, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modelakid31

Beautiful looking model a but its just.. you know.. like a regular car...they have shays for stuff like that. Its just not my cup of tea. Srry man.

I didn't take this to be a NEGATIVE comment, but just stating the fact that it wasn't exactly the way he would build a driver. He did say Jordan's car was beautiful. I wouldn't build a driver exactly like Jordan's either and that doesn't mean I'm being negative. For driving in the Texas heat I'd sure find a way to install A/C also. When I was in high school I said A/C was an unneccessary accessory, but the older I get, and after having A/C, I'd hate to be without it now.

azmodela · 02-17-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordan

i guess you misunderstood what i was trying to say: Everyone has their own version of chicle drab just like everyone has their own version of ford maroon.

Wow

Maybe he misunderstood, maybe you misstated.

Sounds like someone needs a lesson in humility!

BashawT · 02-17-2012, 11:27 AM

Awesome car! I like the story too! Hate to see your thread hijacked a bit as you were just trying to show us the car you love. Don't worry about what others say I think it has a lot of character!

Have fun!

Jordan · 02-17-2012, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azmodela

Wow

Maybe he misunderstood, maybe you misstated.

Sounds like someone needs a lesson in humility!

No i think i'm quite alright.

Modelakid31 · 02-17-2012, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan

I find it funny how one of the negative commenters hasn't even gotten their car out of the back yard yet. "perfection" is an opinion, not a fact that's proven.

We were not all HANDED cars like you and you brother. I saved since i was really little and paid 900 bucks fro my first chassis when i was 13. Then i saved up and got my tudor in 2009 when i was 17 and started restoring it since the night i got it home. All my time and hard work is going into this car. I dont look at my fathers a's as ones i got. They are his and i worked to get mine.

Seriously grow up. And by the way, even tho we are kids and most on here are adult/over 21, be respectful to the elders on here who disagree or whatno and dont reply stuff like "im right" cuz thats just messed up.

Modelakid31 · 02-17-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

I didn't take this to be a NEGATIVE comment, but just stating the fact that it wasn't exactly the way he would build a driver. He did say Jordan's car was beautiful. I wouldn't build a driver exactly like Jordan's either and that doesn't mean I'm being negative. For driving in the Texas heat I'd sure find a way to install A/C also. When I was in high school I said A/C was an unneccessary accessory, but the older I get, and after having A/C, I'd hate to be without it now.

Thank you tom. It wasnt negitive. Idky people start drama.

harleyjj · 02-17-2012, 01:36 PM

Really nice car! I'd love to have one like that for a daily driver. I bet even my bride would want to go out in the A more often if it had A/C and a real heater!

I think that there are more than enough A's to go around, and different cars serve different purposes for different owners!

In a perfect world I would have a un-restored original, a fine point show car and one just like you have set yours up. Instead I can only have one and my beat up old 30 Tudor with a few modern upgrades, worn uphlstery and some scrapes and bruises is just the ticket for cruise nights, touring, running into town for groceries and occasionally dropping my boy off at school so we can share the model A hobby with his school mates.

Kudos to you for adapting your A to suit your needs with out destroying the character of the car by chopping it up and droping a small block chevy in it.

Tom H. · 02-17-2012, 07:53 PM

Very nice car Jordan.

modelakid31, when I first read some of your posts on this site I thought to myself, "now here is a young guy with a good head on his shoulders". However after reading your comments on this thread, I think that you remind me of myself when I was young and knew it all. Thankfully there was a cure for my condition, its called growing up.
Best of luck to you.
Tom H.

james hitchcock · 02-17-2012, 08:12 PM

Hey I'd be happy to be the owner of that car. I'm still in the process of working on mine and I plan to have it as I want it. I plan to drive mine and have fun. Good job.

kp · 02-17-2012, 11:44 PM

I love your Car ,been wanting a 4 door with ac and one that I can drive with out being worried about being ran over from the rear. Man that is a NICE RIDE.

Jordan · 02-18-2012, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kp

I love your Car ,been wanting a 4 door with ac and one that I can drive with out being worried about being ran over from the rear. Man that is a NICE RIDE.

put air in your coupe and it'll freeze you out of there.

kp · 02-18-2012, 01:27 PM

I have a 48 Ford coupe street rod w/ vintage air 350/350 mustang front heidt sus. posey rearsprings ,it will freeze you out . Been looking at air in the 31 model a coupe but need little more Horses to get it to run 60 comfortable . Yours you can drive anywhere and have room for passengers .Would like to trade for a 4 door ,someday .

ctlikon0712 · 02-18-2012, 05:21 PM

Hey Jordan, I like the steering column mount to the dash like the late 31's. Did you install it or was it preexisting? And I like the cup holder, where did you get that from?
I like your driver, a nice car. Did I see it at the MARC show in St. Augustine FL?

azmodela · 02-18-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom H.

Thankfully there was a cure for my condition, its called growing up.
Best of luck to you.
Tom H.

From the nature of your comment, it appears that spoke too soon!

Jordan · 02-18-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ctlikon0712

Hey Jordan, I like the steering column mount to the dash like the late 31's. Did you install it or was it preexisting? And I like the cup holder, where did you get that from?
I like your driver, a nice car. Did I see it at the MARC show in St. Augustine FL?

My grandpa put the steering column support on it so that it wouldn't leak at the tank. The cup holders are from the person who advertises in the back of the restorer. I was nOt at the show in St. Augustine

bobpo · 02-18-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Jordan,buddy,
Gracefully IGNORE the smart asses with negative comments, seems there 4 of them in every crowd! They're probably just jealous.
It takes a hell of a lot of talent, skills, planning, etc, to build a car of that caliber. Safe, dependable, comfortable, and as beautiful as any high points car out there. My hat's off to you for your accomplishments. (}- |>
If I've lost points with some folks out there, I don't REALLY CARE. Bill W.

Didn't lose any points with me. And Jordan, I like those "Sticky Notes"

02-16-2012, 04:07 PM	#3
Stretch Cab Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 695	Re: My car What I see from the little (extras) you have installed is a person who loves their car and probably will drive it more than most. If there is any hate I guess it would be from wanting one like it!

02-16-2012, 04:13 PM	#5
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,906	Re: My car Not my style either, but I commend you for taking the care to do it cleanly. Mine's stock, and I drive it about 5000 miles per year. I'd drive more, but the weather doesn't cooperate. A stock Model A in itself doesn't limit your miles, if you have the time. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

02-16-2012, 04:22 PM	#7
400A-64 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grass Valley,CA Posts: 295	Re: My car Way Ta Go JORDAN !!! I know that you must have a smile on your face each time you get in your car. Keep up thje pride and enjoy your drive !! Bruce Davis [email protected]

02-16-2012, 04:24 PM	#8
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: My car Can't knock you for having a driver, I too can tell you really like driving it. Keep on 'A'ing!!!!

02-16-2012, 04:27 PM	#11
Dave in Boise Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 330	Re: My car Your title says it all ... 'My Car' It's your car to do with as you please, and I think it's pretty neat! You do have a lot of 'stuff' on it, but then some people are minimalists, and some are accossorizers. I have a bone stock, minimal 28 Special coupe. Only accessory is a fuse on the starter, and I also have a 31 deluxe coupe with bluedot taillights, chrome doodads, motometer with wings, dual sidemounts, flags, raccoon tails and the lot. I like them both for being what they are.. Unique in their own ways... Welcome to the forum, and I like your tires.. Are those radials like the guy from Hagerty 365 days of 'a' was running? - Dave in Boise

02-16-2012, 04:03 PM	#2
Modelakid31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Foxborough, MA Posts: 364	Re: My car Beautiful looking model a but its just.. you know.. like a regular car...they have shays for stuff like that. Its just not my cup of tea. Srry man.

02-16-2012, 04:27 PM	#12
al's28/33 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,591	Re: My car That's right...it is your car and it's good to keep driving it. I hate to see a perfect clean example chopped up into a hot rod.

02-16-2012, 04:29 PM	#13
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: My car OK , its your car....So now i have 2 questions??? 1# 550 tires[ taller/wider....] Do you hit the brake rods in front when turning sharp? and What did you do to fit them in the fender wells? #2 not much leg room with the AC unit there...

02-16-2012, 04:29 PM	#14
Tom from Drippin' Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dripping Springs, Texas Posts: 286	Re: My car Please explain the downdraft / updraft intake manifold? OR ..... Is the webber just balanced in there for the photo? __________________ The pursuit of excellence is healthy and rewarding. The pursuit of perfection is frustrating, neurotic and a terrible waste of time.

02-16-2012, 04:31 PM	#15
zzlegend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reseda, Calif. Posts: 2,188	Re: My car Good looking car Jordan. Don't listen to people on here that try and pick it apart. It's yours and thats what counts. It does not even come close to a shay. Drive it and enjoy it.

02-16-2012, 04:55 PM	#19
Louis Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marietta GA. Posts: 647	Re: My car How does that reynolds wrap [alum. foil] work where your exh. pipe connect's to your exh. manifold, how long does it last ? Nice looking car.

02-16-2012, 05:00 PM	#20
Brubaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 765	Re: My car As long as it can still ahoooga!, more power to you. The fact that it will spend a considerable amount of time on the road is helpful(IMO) to the hobby in general. Most non-A folks don't know the difference. Maybe someone younger(or older for that matter) will see it and become interested in the hobby/obsession. Good 'recruitment' tool. Thanks for sharing the pics.

02-16-2012, 05:08 PM	#23
zzlegend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reseda, Calif. Posts: 2,188	Re: My car You did good Logan.

02-16-2012, 05:13 PM	#26
Rusty Homestead Fl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Homestead, Fl Posts: 351	Re: My car Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Jordan. Have you been able to take your Mom on a little ride in the A? May be good for her recovery. I think you have made YOUR car very unique and the way YOU want. No hate from this guy. Those are *NOS* ty-raps holding the water bottle hoses aren't they? lol

02-16-2012, 05:24 PM	#32
hardtimes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South California Posts: 6,188	Re: My car Jordan, What a beautiful car, and a beautiful history/story...thanks for sharing! Well I thot that I my ole eyes are seeing double...carbs that is! What's the heck? That's a first for me...tell me how it works? Never mind the carb explanation...as I just read your brothers input ! Last edited by hardtimes; 02-16-2012 at 05:41 PM. Reason: add..

02-16-2012, 05:42 PM	#38
bogdonj Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walkerton, Ont. Canada Posts: 623	Re: My car Very nice looking car.. a lot going on in the engine for my liking but I'm guessing that's the AC unit in the front seat? How long does it take before it's cold inside? Nice to own a vehicle that your Grandpa and Grandma had int he family... we have 6 Model A's in total and they will never leave the family... I guess i'm going to have to get a bigger garage! Keep on driving it!!!! Justin __________________ _________________________________________ 1931 Ford Model A Tudor 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe Roadster 1930 Ford Original Rolling Chassis- Restoring

02-16-2012, 05:48 PM	#42
HoarseWhisperer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,470	Re: My car Thanks, Jordan. I wanted to paint it all black, but I had to let my wife make some decisions.

02-16-2012, 05:56 PM	#44
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: My car Jordan,buddy, Gracefully IGNORE the smart asses with negative comments, seems there 4 of them in every crowd! They're probably just jealous. It takes a hell of a lot of talent, skills, planning, etc, to build a car of that caliber. Safe, dependable, comfortable, and as beautiful as any high points car out there. My hat's off to you for your accomplishments. (}- \|> If I've lost points with some folks out there, I don't REALLY CARE. Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF" Last edited by BILL WILLIAMSON; 02-16-2012 at 06:05 PM.

02-16-2012, 05:56 PM	#45
Gord. B by the bay Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Owen Sound Ont. Canada Posts: 198	Re: My car I beg to differ on the tires they are 550 FIRESTONE with the same tread as I have but nice car Enjoy it Gord, B by thbay

02-16-2012, 06:33 PM	#46
montanafordman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 568	Re: My car Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Very nice car! I like pretty stock cars but like you said its yours to do with as YOU please, and I would love to have a driver like that! It looks very road and tour worthy and you would certainly make the rest of the pack jelous on a long club tour. I think its great that the public gets exposure to our cars and our hobby seeing something like that on the road. Nothing is irreversable on what you've done and you've set it up the way you want it. Nothing wrong with that!

02-16-2012, 06:37 PM	#47
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: My car Shame on anybody that criticizes that car. Nice, it's yours, I assume it's paid for, you're proud of it. What more could anyone ask. Mine's a driver and I'm not ashamed to park next to anyone at a show. Last year parked next to a VERY nice 31 roadster, guy probably paid on the high side of 26/27K. Comes over and asks me very quietly with his hand over his mouth: "Does yours leak?" NOPE. I smiled for the rest of the day/NICE CAR!!! and i like the AC> Paul in CT

02-16-2012, 06:41 PM	#48
Georgew48 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Washington Court House, Ohio Posts: 177	Re: My car Beautiful car and story. Thanks for sharing.

02-16-2012, 06:49 PM	#49
Great Lakes Greg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,369	Re: My car Your right, I do hate it...not being in my garage.

02-16-2012, 07:55 PM	#50
Milton Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 837	Re: My car I got no hate for the car, I like it. While I was checking out the surge tank, same as mine, and the coolant viewer pipe I noticed the blue masking tape on the radiator shell. Out of curiousity, what's it for? I understand MYOB so, if that's the case, you can just cut and paste it in your response to me, if that is the case. Last edited by Milton; 02-16-2012 at 08:02 PM.

02-16-2012, 07:57 PM	#51
Buz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pineville, NC Posts: 118	Re: My car I like your car, very unique. What's the color combination?

02-16-2012, 08:03 PM	#52
rickmass Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: mass. Posts: 123	Re: My car Jordan nice looking car i see why you are proud to say it is your car.Rickmass.

02-16-2012, 09:08 PM	#54
RcT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 451	Re: My car Stock wheels, blackwalls, not really over-accessorized and a very handsome looking vehicle that appears correct. I personally think the work is very nicely done, and suits your needs and desires. May you have many miles of safe and trouble-free driving ahead of you. You have very right to be proud of your car.

02-16-2012, 10:56 PM	#58
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: My car Beautiful car Jordan.Similar colors to my 31 S/W sdn.I dont care for alts under the hood,but in your case it,s justified!Neat dual carb setup,if theDD one or fuel pump fails,you still have the the old faithfull one to get home on LOL.

02-16-2012, 11:35 PM	#59
Dusty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lincolnton, Georgia Posts: 723	Re: My car Sorry man but your car completely SUCKS! I will come down and take it off your hands to save you further embarrassment, no sense in wringing your hands over a car nobody likes. I can come down this weekend but I would like to make sure the four speed has been installed before I pick it up. Making room in my garage. dusty

02-16-2012, 11:39 PM	#60
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: My car Nice car with a great family story to go with it. __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

02-17-2012, 12:11 AM	#61
'lilredcoupe Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cazenovia, NY Posts: 56	Re: My car Love it! Great story behind it as well. Every "A" has a quite a story, few owners know that story. I would like to comment on some of the negative replies, like the first reply, but I will refrain. __________________ Rob Kellogg Cazenovia, NY

02-17-2012, 12:28 AM	#63
'lilredcoupe Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cazenovia, NY Posts: 56	Re: My car Originally Posted by Timothy Kelly With all due respect, both Chicle and Copra are shades of Brown.....not Maroon and not Green. My observation is not based upon color chips. Rather, it's from personal observation of a low mileage (7,000 miles) unmolested 1930 Murray Town Sedan. What the hell... You can't win for trying here. __________________ Rob Kellogg Cazenovia, NY

02-17-2012, 03:02 AM	#65
TD Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shelby, nc Posts: 201	Re: My car It's pretty obvious from the wealth of support for your fine ride in this thread there should never be apprehension in regards to posting. Appreciation for hard work and style is abundant here. Great people Td

02-17-2012, 06:16 AM	#66
Jack '29 Sport Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 798	Re: My car Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I like it------great for touring in that Texas heat! Jack __________________ Cincinnati, Ohio

02-17-2012, 07:12 AM	#67
Roadster5040 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 170	Re: My car Nice car really does not matter what people say. It's a driver so drive the wheels off of it.