Go Back   The Ford Barn > General Discussion > Model A (1928-31)

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-26-2022, 11:07 PM   #1
Robbie Horn
Member
 
Robbie Horn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Axtell Texas
Posts: 73
Default 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.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg mod1.jpg (49.6 KB, 942 views)
File Type: jpg mod2.jpg (48.7 KB, 928 views)
File Type: jpg mod3.jpg (34.5 KB, 912 views)
File Type: jpg model a roof 4.jpg (52.2 KB, 199 views)
File Type: jpg mod4.jpg (36.0 KB, 204 views)
File Type: jpg modela.jpg (42.8 KB, 202 views)
File Type: jpg model a roof 6.jpg (36.2 KB, 197 views)

Last edited by Robbie Horn; 01-27-2022 at 10:14 PM.
Robbie Horn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2022, 11:32 PM   #2
CWPASADENA
Senior Member
 
CWPASADENA's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: PASADENA, CA
Posts: 1,882
Default 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
CWPASADENA is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Old 01-27-2022, 12:04 AM   #3
Harpkatt
Senior Member
 
Harpkatt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Long Island
Posts: 171
Default 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.
Harpkatt is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2022, 12:08 AM   #4
McMimmcs
Senior Member
 
McMimmcs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan
Posts: 2,296
Default Re: My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!

Welcome to the barn. Sincerely hope you enjoy your project. Good luck. Wayne
McMimmcs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2022, 02:57 AM   #5
mercman from oz
Senior Member
 
mercman from oz's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Queensland, Australia
Posts: 10,297
Default Re: My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!







Robbie Horn, Welcome to Ford Barn with your 1931 Ford Model A Coupe
mercman from oz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2022, 04:31 AM   #6
ronn
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ
Posts: 6,758
Default Re: My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
congratulations on your new project!


looks like fun. lots of tinkering and fun to be had.


dont be afraid to ask away on the forum............
ronn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2022, 06:12 AM   #7
shew01
Senior Member
 
shew01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Roanoke, VA USA
Posts: 1,905
Default Re: My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!

Welcome to the barn. Please keep us posted with your progress.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
shew01 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2022, 06:49 AM   #8
48fordnut
Senior Member
 
48fordnut's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: warner robins ga 31088
Posts: 494
Default Re: My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!

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.

Thanks,

jim
48fordnut is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2022, 07:00 AM   #9
bob from red oak
Member
 
bob from red oak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: red oak texas
Posts: 65
Default Re: My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!

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.
bob from red oak is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2022, 07:50 AM   #10
Ray64
Senior Member
 
Ray64's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Grafton,OHIO
Posts: 727
Default Re: My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!

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.
Ray64 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2022, 07:57 AM   #11
Jacksonlll
Senior Member
 
Jacksonlll's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC
Posts: 1,686
Send a message via ICQ to Jacksonlll
Default Re: My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!

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.
Jacksonlll is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2022, 08:16 AM   #12
marty in Ohio
Senior Member
 
marty in Ohio's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Elyria, Ohio
Posts: 753
Default Re: My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!

Rust? You say rust? All I see is patina! Good Luck, Have Fun.
Marty
marty in Ohio is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2022, 08:44 AM   #13
Chuck Dempsey
Senior Member
 
Chuck Dempsey's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Waynesville, NC
Posts: 778
Default Re: My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!

Best of luck and welcome to the 'Barn.....
Chuck Dempsey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2022, 08:51 AM   #14
Conaway2
Senior Member
 
Conaway2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC
Posts: 601
Default Re: My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!

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
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 16DE6A91-AE3C-4F59-8829-FDBA400C1E63.jpg (67.9 KB, 407 views)
Conaway2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2022, 09:37 AM   #15
nkaminar
Senior Member
 
nkaminar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Western North Carolina
Posts: 3,820
Default Re: My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!

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.
__________________
A is for apple, green as the sky.
Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die.
Forget the brakes, they really don't work.
The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk.
My car grows red hair, and flies through the air.
Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.
nkaminar is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2022, 10:55 AM   #16
burner31
Senior Member
 
burner31's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Shawnee, Ok
Posts: 3,471
Default Re: My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!

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?
__________________
Keith
Shawnee OK
'31 SW 160-B
burner31 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2022, 11:18 AM   #17
Jim M
Senior Member
 
Jim M's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Sebastian, FL
Posts: 479
Default Re: My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!

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!!

PS only thing new is the top and seat upholstery that the mice had destroyed��
Jim M is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2022, 11:47 AM   #18
gdmn852
Senior Member
 
gdmn852's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Erie Pa
Posts: 684
Default Re: My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!

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 ��
gdmn852 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2022, 11:56 AM   #19
David R.
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 430
Default Re: My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!

Sounds like my AA project. What isn’t missing is either bent, broken, rusted or worn out!
David R. is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2022, 12:08 PM   #20
Terry, NJ
Senior Member
 
Terry, NJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Bucks Co, Pa
Posts: 3,740
Default Re: My first post here & just wanted to Say Hi!

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!

Terry
Terry, NJ is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:12 AM.