The Ford Barn

Al Bass · 12-30-2010, 10:39 PM

I bought my 1931 Ford model A Tudor in Oct. It has been sitting since 1969. It took a little work to get it running but it seemed to run pretty good so I drove it around for about three weeks. Gave it a compression test and had 60# in 1 & 2 but 40# in 3 & 4 and was thinking head gasket, but it ended up burnt exhaust valves. So the engine is out and will be new when done. Fun Fun Fun. Always wanted a model A, so I figured it was time. want to make it a daily driver .

1930artdeco · 12-30-2010, 10:42 PM

Welcome to the fun and forum. You may want to check out '365 days of a' where a guy is driving his for one year.

Mike

CWPASADENA · 12-30-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Al Bass

I bought my 1931 Ford model A Tudor in Oct. It has been sitting since 1969. It took a little work to get it running but it seemed to run pretty good so I drove it around for about three weeks. Gave it a compression test and had 60# in 1 & 2 but 40# in 3 & 4 and was thinking head gasket, but it ended up burnt exhaust valves. So the engine is out and will be new when done. Fun Fun Fun. Always wanted a model A, so I figured it was time. want to make it a daily driver .

WELCOME TO THE BARN!

Tudors are neat cars, sort of un-assuming but they have a lot of room inside and big doors so they are easy to get in and out of. If necessary, you can easily move the front seats back a little to gain more leg room. They make great Tour Cars.

It sounds like you may want to re-torque the head and see if that helps. If not, head gaskets are sort of a common problem. If you have to remove the head, you can then get an idea of what the upper end of the engine looks like.

Enjoy your "New" Model A.

Chris

Jim Parker Toronto · 12-30-2010, 10:56 PM

Welcome, where are located? Any pictures yet?

Al Bass · 12-30-2010, 11:20 PM

I have pics but having trouble resizing them. located in Ferndale WA

Al Bass · 12-31-2010, 12:49 AM

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some pics

Gumpy · 12-31-2010, 01:11 AM

very nice "A" and welcome don't hesitate to ask questions for help cause we will!!

sonny30coupe · 12-31-2010, 01:27 AM

Nice........I like the look of that patina.

Mike V. Florida · 12-31-2010, 01:54 AM

Best of luck !!!!!!

Mitch Bunkin in PA · 12-31-2010, 08:41 AM

You're going to enjoy yourself so much, you'll start feeling guilty!! Good Luck.

Ron/IA · 12-31-2010, 09:27 AM

Al - Owning and driving a Model Aa is better than anything else you could be doing, legal or otherwise.

It certainly looks like you have a good solid car to work with. I noticed your top is in just as "good" a shape as mine was. Don't be afraid to tackle restoring it; if I did it, anyone can!

John LaVoy · 12-31-2010, 10:44 AM

Welcome to the Model A hobby! It is a great groups of folks, you should contact a local club as they will be very helpful when you have a question or need an extra hand to get something done.

TinCup · 12-31-2010, 11:31 AM

Looks like a peach! Good luck with it. I just went through a rebuild on my motor and it was the most fun I had in years. Valves and lifters were my problem too.

Gumpy · 12-31-2010, 12:24 PM

love the patina!!

12-30-2010, 10:39 PM	#1
Al Bass Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ferndale, WA Posts: 107	new to forum I bought my 1931 Ford model A Tudor in Oct. It has been sitting since 1969. It took a little work to get it running but it seemed to run pretty good so I drove it around for about three weeks. Gave it a compression test and had 60# in 1 & 2 but 40# in 3 & 4 and was thinking head gasket, but it ended up burnt exhaust valves. So the engine is out and will be new when done. Fun Fun Fun. Always wanted a model A, so I figured it was time. want to make it a daily driver .

12-30-2010, 10:42 PM	#2
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,552	Re: new to forum Welcome to the fun and forum. You may want to check out '365 days of a' where a guy is driving his for one year. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

12-30-2010, 10:56 PM	#4
Jim Parker Toronto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,289	Re: new to forum Welcome, where are located? Any pictures yet?

12-30-2010, 11:20 PM	#5
Al Bass Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ferndale, WA Posts: 107	Re: new to forum I have pics but having trouble resizing them. located in Ferndale WA

12-31-2010, 01:11 AM	#7
Gumpy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sf bay area Posts: 1,464	Re: new to forum very nice "A" and welcome don't hesitate to ask questions for help cause we will!!

12-31-2010, 01:27 AM	#8
sonny30coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas City KS Posts: 255	Re: new to forum Nice........I like the look of that patina.

12-31-2010, 01:54 AM	#9
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: new to forum Best of luck !!!!!! __________________ 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

12-31-2010, 08:41 AM	#10
Mitch Bunkin in PA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pipersville,Bucks County,PA Posts: 142	Re: new to forum You're going to enjoy yourself so much, you'll start feeling guilty!! Good Luck. __________________ WEBSITE=http://faculty.bucks.edu/bunkinm/ "Most people ONLY want to know what they already believe and nothing more."

12-31-2010, 09:27 AM	#11
Ron/IA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Amana IA Posts: 527	Re: new to forum Al - Owning and driving a Model Aa is better than anything else you could be doing, legal or otherwise. It certainly looks like you have a good solid car to work with. I noticed your top is in just as "good" a shape as mine was. Don't be afraid to tackle restoring it; if I did it, anyone can! __________________ Ron/IA 1929 Fordor Steelback Hawk A Model A Ford Club http://hawkamodelaclub.org/

12-31-2010, 10:44 AM	#12
John LaVoy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 1,219	Re: new to forum Welcome to the Model A hobby! It is a great groups of folks, you should contact a local club as they will be very helpful when you have a question or need an extra hand to get something done.

12-31-2010, 11:31 AM	#13
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: new to forum Looks like a peach! Good luck with it. I just went through a rebuild on my motor and it was the most fun I had in years. Valves and lifters were my problem too.

12-31-2010, 12:24 PM	#14
Gumpy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sf bay area Posts: 1,464	Re: new to forum love the patina!!