11-13-2023, 03:54 PM | #1 |
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I have been watching this for a couple years, neighbor stops buy and says you want to buy it. I said I believe I will. Will be in my garage tomorrow. Pretty excited to get started on it, my first A.
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11-13-2023, 04:14 PM | #2 |
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Good for you! Congrats!
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11-13-2023, 04:21 PM | #3 |
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Congrats let the fun begin!
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11-13-2023, 05:40 PM | #4 |
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Not familiar with As, are those seats original ? Only pictures I have for now.
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11-13-2023, 05:49 PM | #5 |
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11-13-2023, 06:24 PM | #6 |
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11-13-2023, 09:39 PM | #7 |
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Just remember - its a "work in progress."
I wouldn't necessarily tear it all down expecting to bring everything up together and reassemble to Ford Showroom Spec. You run the risk of ending up like me with the car spread out under H*lls half acre in my barn, waiting for the individual pieces to be restored and reassembled. Life is short - enjoy what you can of the car and take a piece off and work that piece up. Any single task on a Model A is good (usually) for a weekend of work at the most - meanwhile you get satisfaction from "correcting problems" and seeing a sensible improvement. Do this for a couple of years and after that "you have a pretty good car." Joe K
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11-14-2023, 07:08 AM | #8 |
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I will second what Joe said. Get it running and drive it for a while. Fix one thing at a time.
First order of business is to assure that the car is safe. Tires, steering, brakes, lights, seat belts, turn indicators, safety glass, etc. You live in a crowded area so safety is more important than a more remote area. There are lots of good Model A clubs in the New York area and I would advise joining one or two. Once you get it running, go on some tours as a shake down cruise. Getting a new to you antique car is always exciting.
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11-14-2023, 07:19 AM | #9 |
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Congrats! you will have some fun with that one.
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11-14-2023, 08:13 AM | #10 |
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Resist taking your Model A apart!!! Keep it running and roadworthy so you can enjoy it. Do a running restoration of its mechanical systems, i.e., brakes, steering & suspension. Get the cooling system in tip top shape. Best of luck with your new vintage car!
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11-14-2023, 11:48 AM | #11 |
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Thanks for the encouragement, i will refrain from any drastic changes and just work on the basics to make it safe. This car will be an experience for me , but it still boils down to nuts and bolts. It will take awhile, not as energetic as I used to be. Thanks again, Harley.
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11-14-2023, 12:35 PM | #12 |
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Good move! That's a really nice Tudor to do a restoration as you please on it. The Les Andrews "Model A Ford mechanics Handbook" (red one) may be a big help for you. Get to know the basics of a Model A -- starting procedure, brake system re-building, etc...I agree to all above posts too.--Good luck!
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11-14-2023, 12:40 PM | #13 |
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11-14-2023, 12:44 PM | #14 |
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Where is the engine pic? Looks like it came with a heater or had one installed-which should serve you well in NY. Looking good, have fun driving her around and follow the previous posts advice.
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11-14-2023, 07:36 PM | #15 |
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Several years ago there was a Gentleman who must have know Bob Bidonde! Well at least he took Bobs advice. He had a '28/'29 Tudor that took him TWO winters to finish painting. The First Year he disassembled the front back to the back of the door. Did body work that was needed and drove it that summer! Next winter he did the rear! I often would re-read the post and MARVEL at the work he did with a VERY HIGH RATE OF EXCELLANCE Avatar for a long time but sure wish he would come back to show off!!
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11-14-2023, 07:52 PM | #16 |
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I second the advice given above about driving it as it is while doing a gradual rolling restoration. Once you are finished, I bet you don't get the attention you will driving what looks like a barn find straight out of the barn. I've seen it happen a few times.
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11-14-2023, 09:02 PM | #17 |
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What are the black spots around the rear window? Holes? Or?
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11-15-2023, 10:12 AM | #18 |
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11-15-2023, 05:27 PM | #20 |
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The last guy to register it was a guy name Clyde. I’ll have to give them a look over.
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