The Ford Barn

Bob/AZ · 07-15-2010, 06:48 PM

Called Sammie Guthrie (Arizona Model A) today to ask him if I had paid a recent bill and ended up talking for 30 minutes or more on everything from overdrives to motor mounts to high comp heads to brakes. What a resource he is --must be the most knowledgeable A man in the valley of the sun. He convinced me that I need an OD but didn't tell me where to get the $2200.00.
It still amazes me that there are so many people willing to help in this hobby, Fordbarn and elsewhere. Will Rogers said: "I never met a man I didn't like" and I have never met an A owner unwilling to help.

cars56 · 07-15-2010, 08:11 PM

Yes Bob you are so right!
We are all very lucky to be part of history in keeping 80 year old cars runnning.
The members of this fraternity are intelligent, resourceful and always willing to share their wisdom and experience with each other.
Success in this hobby is based on experience, passion, trial and error, persistance and advise from those who have successfully dealt with an issue before.

2manycars · 07-15-2010, 08:25 PM

I have been playing with model A Fords for 50 years, and have found the nicest people drive them.

Michael in Sedona · 07-15-2010, 09:59 PM

Ditto regarding Sammy Guthrie. I've been buying my parts and supplies from him for years. Not only is he extremely helpful and knowledgeable, but if I order before 1pm, the package is at my door the next day. Best of all, he just puts his invoice inside the package, and trusts that you'll mail him a check. Not many people today are that trusting.

TerryH · 07-16-2010, 12:48 AM

Bob--nice looking car....I have a 30 Town Sedan just like it, and love it. He is right about the overdrive, and assume he is talking about the Mitchell. I put one in right after I got my car 4 years ago, along with a Snyder HC head, and have never regretted it. I drive my car several times a week, both on the local freeways and on fast surface streets, and cannot imagine having an A without some sort of OD. If you like to drive your car much, and more than just "putting", save up for one. And yes, lots of nice folks in the hobby!

Terry

Mike V. Florida · 07-16-2010, 01:19 AM

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Speaking of great people in the hobby. My Son and I just got back from Jacksonville were we had the fortune to deal with B.J. Cannon. B.J. checked out my son's block and crank and poured his bearings all the while explaining to my son the hows and whys. It's great to meet the people from Fordbarn in person.

Bob/AZ · 07-16-2010, 08:41 AM

Terry-- That combination was definitely his recommendation. Mitchell with Snyder head.

vinepro · 07-16-2010, 08:51 AM

I come from a younger generation and I have never met so many people who have old school values. I have been driving my phaeton for 36 years and I am 45 now. This hobby rocks.

TerryH · 07-16-2010, 01:48 PM

Bob--
My first experience with the Mitchell OD was with a friend who had just installed one in his 30 Roadster....we were on the way to the Orange County (Calif.) Pancake breakfast, and he got on the local freeway....he accelerated up to about 45 mph and then shifted into OD...it was just amazing how smooth and quite the car got instantly, and this was in a decent running car. As others have said, with he OD you do not always have to go 60-65.....it is just wonderful to drive 45-50 like you were loafing along.

Terry

John LaVoy · 07-16-2010, 06:45 PM

Sammie is a great guy! But like the comments above this hobby is full of them.

BeverlyHillbilly · 07-16-2010, 07:56 PM

Great looking car, what do you use to get your tires so black?..enjoyed the pics..

Bob/AZ · 07-17-2010, 02:51 PM

I use a spray called "Black Magic-tire wet spray". I made a cardboard mask to keep it off the wheels. Got it at NAPA.

07-15-2010, 08:11 PM	#2
cars56 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 212	Re: Great People in the A hobby Yes Bob you are so right! We are all very lucky to be part of history in keeping 80 year old cars runnning. The members of this fraternity are intelligent, resourceful and always willing to share their wisdom and experience with each other. Success in this hobby is based on experience, passion, trial and error, persistance and advise from those who have successfully dealt with an issue before. Last edited by cars56; 07-17-2010 at 05:36 AM. Reason: update

07-15-2010, 08:25 PM	#3
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: Great People in the A hobby I have been playing with model A Fords for 50 years, and have found the nicest people drive them.

07-15-2010, 09:59 PM	#4
Michael in Sedona Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sedona, Arizona Posts: 178	Re: Great People in the A hobby Ditto regarding Sammy Guthrie. I've been buying my parts and supplies from him for years. Not only is he extremely helpful and knowledgeable, but if I order before 1pm, the package is at my door the next day. Best of all, he just puts his invoice inside the package, and trusts that you'll mail him a check. Not many people today are that trusting.

07-16-2010, 12:48 AM	#5
TerryH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, Calif. Posts: 937	Re: Great People in the A hobby Bob--nice looking car....I have a 30 Town Sedan just like it, and love it. He is right about the overdrive, and assume he is talking about the Mitchell. I put one in right after I got my car 4 years ago, along with a Snyder HC head, and have never regretted it. I drive my car several times a week, both on the local freeways and on fast surface streets, and cannot imagine having an A without some sort of OD. If you like to drive your car much, and more than just "putting", save up for one. And yes, lots of nice folks in the hobby! Terry

07-16-2010, 01:19 AM	#6
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Great People in the A hobby Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Speaking of great people in the hobby. My Son and I just got back from Jacksonville were we had the fortune to deal with B.J. Cannon. B.J. checked out my son's block and crank and poured his bearings all the while explaining to my son the hows and whys. It's great to meet the people from Fordbarn in person. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

07-16-2010, 08:41 AM	#7
Bob/AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nashville, North Carolina Posts: 117	Re: Great People in the A hobby Terry-- That combination was definitely his recommendation. Mitchell with Snyder head.

07-16-2010, 08:51 AM	#8
vinepro Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa Valley, CA Posts: 53	Re: Great People in the A hobby I come from a younger generation and I have never met so many people who have old school values. I have been driving my phaeton for 36 years and I am 45 now. This hobby rocks.

07-16-2010, 01:48 PM	#9
TerryH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, Calif. Posts: 937	Re: Great People in the A hobby Bob-- My first experience with the Mitchell OD was with a friend who had just installed one in his 30 Roadster....we were on the way to the Orange County (Calif.) Pancake breakfast, and he got on the local freeway....he accelerated up to about 45 mph and then shifted into OD...it was just amazing how smooth and quite the car got instantly, and this was in a decent running car. As others have said, with he OD you do not always have to go 60-65.....it is just wonderful to drive 45-50 like you were loafing along. Terry

07-16-2010, 06:45 PM	#10
John LaVoy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 1,219	Re: Great People in the A hobby Sammie is a great guy! But like the comments above this hobby is full of them.

07-16-2010, 07:56 PM	#11
BeverlyHillbilly Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern West Virginia Posts: 62	Re: Great People in the A hobby Great looking car, what do you use to get your tires so black?..enjoyed the pics..

07-17-2010, 02:51 PM	#12
Bob/AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nashville, North Carolina Posts: 117	Re: Great People in the A hobby I use a spray called "Black Magic-tire wet spray". I made a cardboard mask to keep it off the wheels. Got it at NAPA.