The Ford Barn

Scott Owens · 02-24-2016, 06:57 PM

Back from the sandblaster. Let's start getting this thing put back together!!! I have realized that a AA is a whole different animal than any A or T.

epw1949 · 02-24-2016, 07:38 PM

Scott,looks good, as I look at your sandblasted bare frame with the solid front cross member,it's a 157" wheel base. I just started on a 31 AA,131" wheel base,with parts from all over,in fact the frame had a factory left hand side mount.I have been pretty lucky finding parts at a cost.I found the Left well AA fender from one fella,and the spare tire arm & bracket from another,but the best thing I found for this AA is the drivers door,with the dent in so the door will open a little more,I had only seen these doors in pictures,never at any auto,or truck shows.Your project is way ahead of mind,keep up the good work. Ed N.H.

Scott Owens · 02-24-2016, 07:49 PM

It is a 157". The red truck is a picture I found online. GOAL. My project will be the same color. This project was found in a shed in Owensboro, KY a few years ago. My Dad drove it as is for a while and parked it. It went downhill from there. I have parts from all over too, as this is not a "matching number" AA. It will be a fun project, but the heavier parts and fasteners have been a challenge to disassemble.

Tom Wesenberg · 02-24-2016, 09:40 PM

AA's are a lot of heavy work to restore. I worked on restoring a 1930 AA several years ago and that cured my desire to own one. Actually if I lived in the country I wouldn't mind owning one, but I wouldn't want to restore another one.

SeaSlugs · 02-24-2016, 09:50 PM

your stage looks framiliar to mine a few years ago

its a great feeling when everything is painted and you just put fresh grease on things and assemble it - and knowing you wont ever have to mess with it in your lifetime again haha.

mramc1 · 02-25-2016, 08:21 AM

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Looks good so far.

BrianBurkert · 02-25-2016, 09:15 AM

Nice. My AA is my favorite Ford. It's not the fastest or most comfortable but it is fun.

02-24-2016, 06:57 PM	#1
Scott Owens Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Trinity, Alabama Posts: 137	Finally the 30 AA Restoration Back from the sandblaster. Let's start getting this thing put back together!!! I have realized that a AA is a whole different animal than any A or T.

02-24-2016, 07:38 PM	#2
epw1949 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Hamphire Posts: 1,320	Re: Finally the 30 AA Restoration Scott,looks good, as I look at your sandblasted bare frame with the solid front cross member,it's a 157" wheel base. I just started on a 31 AA,131" wheel base,with parts from all over,in fact the frame had a factory left hand side mount.I have been pretty lucky finding parts at a cost.I found the Left well AA fender from one fella,and the spare tire arm & bracket from another,but the best thing I found for this AA is the drivers door,with the dent in so the door will open a little more,I had only seen these doors in pictures,never at any auto,or truck shows.Your project is way ahead of mind,keep up the good work. Ed N.H.

02-24-2016, 07:49 PM	#3
Scott Owens Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Trinity, Alabama Posts: 137	Re: Finally the 30 AA Restoration It is a 157". The red truck is a picture I found online. GOAL. My project will be the same color. This project was found in a shed in Owensboro, KY a few years ago. My Dad drove it as is for a while and parked it. It went downhill from there. I have parts from all over too, as this is not a "matching number" AA. It will be a fun project, but the heavier parts and fasteners have been a challenge to disassemble.

02-24-2016, 09:40 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Finally the 30 AA Restoration AA's are a lot of heavy work to restore. I worked on restoring a 1930 AA several years ago and that cured my desire to own one. Actually if I lived in the country I wouldn't mind owning one, but I wouldn't want to restore another one.

02-24-2016, 09:50 PM	#5
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Finally the 30 AA Restoration your stage looks framiliar to mine a few years ago its a great feeling when everything is painted and you just put fresh grease on things and assemble it - and knowing you wont ever have to mess with it in your lifetime again haha. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

02-25-2016, 08:21 AM	#6
mramc1 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: West of Rochester, NY Posts: 83	Re: Finally the 30 AA Restoration Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Looks good so far. __________________ Josh Quick Quick Speed Shop "6.50 rubber really gives you the old dig when you need it!"

02-25-2016, 09:15 AM	#7
BrianBurkert Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fleetwood, PA Posts: 420	Re: Finally the 30 AA Restoration Nice. My AA is my favorite Ford. It's not the fastest or most comfortable but it is fun.