Hi from Europe

[Cornishman]

Just a quick word to say hello from France. I've just bought a 1931 Sport Coupe that has been in Europe since being imported from California in 1992. It's pretty sound but I have a list of things to do so will probably be asking a few questions in the coming months. A great site by the way.

[Mitch//pa]

Welcome ,
Post some pics of your CP,, we like to look....
... Looks like your right along the ocean in France ??

[updraught]

Welcome.

Yes, please tell us a bit about where you live and what it is like driving there.

[mshmodela]

Welcome to Model A's and the Ford Barn.

[harleynut]

Welcome to the barn.....lot of good guys on here that are eager to help.

[Cornishman]

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I will post a few more photos in the next couple of days. I live in the South West of France about an hour and a half south of the Loire Valley and an hour and a half in from the Atlantic coast. It's a quiet rural area with plenty of uncrowded country roads to enjoy the Model A on. There is quite a lot of interest in 'Vehicles de Collection' in the area and I am hoping to join in with some of the events laid on. The big local event is the Circuit des Remparts at Angouleme which has racing in historic cars around the walled hilltop town and a drive out in the local countryside for historic cars. The lunchtime stop is often in the grounds of a local chateau which adds to the photo opportunities on offer.
http://www.circuit-des-remparts.com/...1-lang-uk.html
The cars that you see around and about from the 1920s and 1930s tend to be from French manufacturers but I expect hat the Model A will be made welcome by the enthusiasts.

[Juggler]

Wow - that looks like a proper race

https://youtu.be/7DxPvAhzQ1M

https://youtu.be/WjRIFLVI_vw

Me and my Dad are contemplating driving a Model A from east Suffolk UK down to Limoges in July for my little brother's wedding

Tempted to come back in September now...

[Terry, NJ]

Welcome to the barn! That's a nice model A to have. Tell us whatever is wrong with it and we can tell you how to fix it and even some times what it will cost. LOL Seriously, There's a lot of talent in here.
Terry

[JohnLaVoy]

Welcome! You will enjoy this site and the Model A hobby I'm sure!

[Brad in Germany]

Bonjour, bienvenue...... et à bientôt.



Brad in Maryland, USA

[C26Pinelake]

How far are you from Paris. I was in Paris for two weeks a year ago and never saw one antique car. You will love this site and all the experts. Welcome aboard mon ami ! Wayne

[H. L. Chauvin]

Hi,

Many here are eager to assist when you ask.

Also, if you look under this Model A Forum's "Search", you will find that Mr. Tony Hillyard, sometimes posting on this Forum, lives in France also .............. i.e., Pleines Oeuvres, Normandy; however, it looks like about a (4) to 5) hour drive up further north from your location in Le Ravary.

Good to hear from you.

[Cornishman]

Originally Posted by Juggler

Wow - that looks like a proper race

https://youtu.be/7DxPvAhzQ1M

https://youtu.be/WjRIFLVI_vw

Me and my Dad are contemplating driving a Model A from east Suffolk UK down to Limoges in July for my little brother's wedding

Tempted to come back in September now...

Hi. I live not far from Limoges so let me know if you're ever down this way. I've booked in to take part in the Circuit des Remparts International Rally in the Model A so hopefully I will have got its registration sorted out by then.

[Henry's Lady's Man]

Originally Posted by Cornishman

I will post a few more photos in the next couple of days. I live in the South West of France about an hour and a half south of the Loire Valley and an hour and a half in from the Atlantic coast. It's a quiet rural area with plenty of uncrowned country roads to enjoy the Model A on. There is quite a lot of interest in 'Vehicles de Collection' in the area and I am hoping to join in with some of the events laid on. The big local event is the Circuit des Remparts at Angouleme which has racing in historic cars around the walled hilltop town and a drive out in the local countryside for historic cars. The lunchtime stop is often in the grounds of a local chateau which adds to the photo opportunities on offer.
http://www.circuit-des-remparts.com/...1-lang-uk.html
The cars that you see around and about from the 1920s and 1930s tend to be from French manufacturers but I expect hat the Model A will be made welcome by the enthusiasts.

Ah, the timeless beauty of country roads and rural scenery... Perfect for the Model A and her comfy speed of 40-48 mph (65-75 kph)! and some Beaujolais around the last bend... (after you park the lady, of course!)

[Cornishman]

Originally Posted by Terry, NJ

Welcome to the barn! That's a nice model A to have. Tell us whatever is wrong with it and we can tell you how to fix it and even some times what it will cost. LOL Seriously, There's a lot of talent in here.
Terry

Hi Terry. Hopefully there's not too much wrong with the car. It runs and drives OK despite having a non-standard carburetor, (I've got that one sorted out) and its other problems come from it being stored and unused for too long. I need to sort out a few electrical problems but they shouldn't be too difficult, the lights and horn aren't working and the light switch in the steering column is upside down, the lever points up not down.
Photo one shows where the car has been stored, unused, for the last few years and photo two shows the 'strange' carb.

[Cornishman]

This one shows the light switch as it has been set at the moment.

[Mike V. Florida]

Welcome, be sure to Post some pics

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by Cornishman

This one shows the light switch as it has been set at the moment.

It's up side down the lever point to your feet.

The carb is a modern one used on powered industrial equipment (fork lifts and stuff).

A search on here will give you a lot of information on the carb.

Here is a start;

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9625

[DougVieyra]

"Cornishman" makes me think you are from Cornwall (England). Is there a story behind the moniker?

[Wagga A'er]

Welcome. There is a wealth of knowledge in this room. Enjoy your "A".

[Cornishman]

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

It's up side down the lever point to your feet.

The carb is a modern one used on powered industrial equipment (fork lifts and stuff).

A search on here will give you a lot of information on the carb.

Here is a start;

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9625

Thanks for the link. I had already been told that it was a Zenith tractor carb but I was unsure of its compatibility with the Model A. I am getting a 'normal' Zenith carb because I want the authenticity of the GAV but it's good to know that the current carb is a useful spare. So much to learn!

[Cornishman]

Originally Posted by DougVieyra

"Cornishman" makes me think you are from Cornwall (England). Is there a story behind the moniker?

No complicated story, you have hit the nail on the head first time; I was born and brought up in the county of Cornwall in the far South West of England.

[Terry, NJ]

About that carb, I was wondering just what it was. If it's for a tractor, you may want to check if it's moving enough air for the displacement. Just a thought. We generally up grade with a later, Zenith mod. B (1932-1934) carb. with a 1.300 throat. A standard Mod A zenith carb has a 1.000 throat.
Terry

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Cornishman

No complicated story, you have hit the nail on the head first time; I was born and brought up in the county of Cornwall in the far South West of England.

That's DOC MARTIN country, I want to go there
The upside down lever is NOT a bad thing, helps keep you from accidentally turning the lights OFF, with your FOREARM
Bill W.

[Terry, NJ]

IIRC Port Wenn is in Wales (Cymru)! I've been there (Wales) and it's all it appears to be. The spectacular tides. fishing boats grounded at low tides, a new set of scenery every two hundred yards you go down the roads. and nice friendly people (For the most part, anyway) I never met any Doc Martin types.
Terry

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

That's DOC MARTIN country, I want to go there
The upside down lever is NOT a bad thing, helps keep you from accidentally turning the lights OFF, with your FOREARM
Bill W.

[tbirdtbird]

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You'll have no trouble with that fork lift carb, they work well

[Cornishman]

Originally Posted by Terry, NJ

IIRC Port Wenn is in Wales (Cymru)! I've been there (Wales) and it's all it appears to be. The spectacular tides. fishing boats grounded at low tides, a new set of scenery every two hundred yards you go down the roads. and nice friendly people (For the most part, anyway) I never met any Doc Martin types.
Terry

Doc Martin is set in the imaginary village of Portwenn in Cornwall. The filming is all done around the real Cornish town of Port Issac on the North (Atlantic) Cornwall coast. In real life the location is as idyllic as it appears on TV.
In real life the actor who plays Doc Martin (Martin Clunes) loves Cornwall and any Doc Martin fans might also be interested in his 2000 film Saving Grace as it was set and filmed in the same area.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saving_Grace_(2000_film)

[Juggler]

Originally Posted by Cornishman

Hi. I live not far from Limoges so let me know if you're ever down this way. I've booked in to take part in the Circuit des Remparts International Rally in the Model A so hopefully I will have got its registration sorted out by then.

We'll be based in Doumailhac in July. Taking a few days to drive down in my Dad's '29 Fordor. See that the Remparts Rally is only an hour away from prospective father in law's holiday home.

Have put him on standby for September

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Cornishman

Doc Martin is set in the imaginary village of Portwenn in Cornwall. The filming is all done around the real Cornish town of Port Issac on the North (Atlantic) Cornwall coast. In real life the location is as idyllic as it appears on TV.
In real life the actor who plays Doc Martin (Martin Clunes) loves Cornwall and any Doc Martin fans might also be interested in his 2000 film Saving Grace as it was set and filmed in the same area.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savi...ce_(2000_film)

I always enjoy watching episodes of Foyle's War....Welcome to the Barn.

[Cornishman]

A better photo of the A.
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[updraught]

Looks good.

"... The cars that you see around and about from the 1920s and 1930s tend to be from French manufacturers but I expect that the Model A will be made welcome by the enthusiasts."

If you have any problems ... print off a copy of this spiffy certificate and stick it on the windscreen:
http://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/au...1-a409010997c1
Should do the trick.

[Gabalus]

Welcome here Cornishman.