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.

Logan · 02-16-2012, 04:25 PM

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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

Modelakid31 · 02-16-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

You missed the entire point of this post

oh well thats too bad then

Logan · 02-16-2012, 05:03 PM

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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.

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

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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.

Tom Wesenberg · 02-17-2012, 10:28 AM

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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

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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:

Jordan · 02-16-2012, 05:44 PM

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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.

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.

CarlG · 02-16-2012, 04:26 PM

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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?

Logan · 02-16-2012, 05:09 PM

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AMEN !

What is your source for the 550 tires?

Wallace Wade from Dallas Tx

CarlG · 02-16-2012, 05:47 PM

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What is your source for the 5.50 tires?

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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

Jordan · 02-16-2012, 05:50 PM

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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

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

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

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, 04:07 PM	#10
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, 05:48 PM	#14
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, 04:13 PM	#19
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.