0:00 intro 0:56 original/hot rodding 1:55 thank you! 2:05 steering problems 2:25 kingpins 2:45 knuckles 3:12 Front axle 4:05 Power problems 5:43 flywheels 6:30 restoring leaf springs 7:49 6V vs 12V 8:10 negative ground vs positive ground 9:48 soft top 10:48 starting problems 11:55 leatherback sedan 13:19 valve stems 15:06 alternators 18:22 buying a Model A 20:08 boost the power 22:24 pick up truck 23:23 blown fuse 24:34 Rope seal or neoprene doughnut on crank shaft? 26:18 what to tell my wife? 2 8:11 battery cut off switch 29:04 restoring after fire 30:12 horn problems 32:27 weather stripping 33:22 which carburetor? 34:01 lots of problems with carbs 35:18 Zenith, Tillotson, Marvel? 36:56 carburetor running rich 37:35 jets 38:20 water pump leak 38:29 stuck fan blade 39:23 shop 40:16 differential repair 41:55 washers under the head 42:30 electric windshield wipers 43:32 rear suspension 46:55 serial number 48:57 insert bearings versus Babbitt 50:54 Timing 52:38 new Burtz engine 56:55 AA parts 58:20 ignition switch 1:00:04 body styles 1:00:59 AA pickup 1:02:14 Thank you!
@@ModelA I agree! Like I previously stated, it's tough to weigh through all the propaganda online to find what "truth" really is but you just know when you find it!
Dropped my tools when I saw this video notification! Thank you for your time and help. I am not really a “club” type of guy but joined MAFCA because of your enthusiasm.
Thanks Bob & Paul! Listening to you reminds me of my late Uncle, who was an old body man and auto restorer. He was a wealth of knowlege and loved to tell stories of the "old days"...
Just did oil change, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, and air filter on my 1981 Chevy C20. Next up wheels, tires and brakes. You two are inspiring me. Can't wait to get my own Model A, either a fordor or one of the coupes.
I just want to say that I feel so privileged to be exposed to both Bob and Paul's expertise on the Ford Model A. My grandfather bought a 1930 Ford Model A Std. Coupe with two-tone green body and black fenders back in the late 90's. Growing up, he always said it was my car and it was going to be my car once my grandfather passed. Now that he has passed, I was a bit overwhelmed about maintaining and preserving the car to keep it in the great condition that it is in. Thanks to Paul Shinn and the amazing Bob Guimarin, I can say now that I am confident that I can provide the proper maintenance and care my Model A needs to keep it on the road for the duration of my life, and I cannot thank you both enough for that. Please keep up the amazing work you do!
Bob and Paul thanks for answering my power switch question. This was a great video and very interesting. I never feel alone trying to figure out what makes my A’s tick. My cars are snuggled in the garage waiting for better weather here in New Jersey. California is blessed with 12 months of sunshine and warm temps. Thanks again! Richard
So my gold nugget from today's video: Plan on buying 2 Model A's. Buy one that is sorted and running decent so I can learn on it. Get a feeling for what I like and don't like. Then begin looking for the one I really want. I'll have a much better idea of what I'm in for as far as work the work I'm capable and incapable of completing. I had not thought much about this, but it makes total sense. I've always owned 2 vehicles since I started driving in the early 90's.
This reminded me of times I spent listening to my late grandad telling me about vintage cars when I was growing up in the 60s and 70s. He ran a rural garage for over 50 years and had first hand experience with tearing apart and rebuilding Model Ts when they were considered daily drivers. He had s AA that supposedly ran but I never saw him fire up. Back on the eve of the US entry in WWII, he build a tractor centered around a Model AA motor and tranny, a TT rear, and an A front axle. I drove it around when I was a kid, I hate to call it a doodlebug because it was a purpose built tractor on an Oakland frame and had a massive Twin Cities radiator. I remember he said the motor had 4 ring pistons, which was why he used it. It also had a patched hole in the side of the block from a rod, which was why he had the motor on hand to begin with. I really enjoy this video and am thinking hard about finding an A in a couple of years.
Bob is really impressive with his knowledge on the Model A's and AA's. What an awesome man, good to here his experience and his advice on all of these topics. One of my questions would have been with the Model A and AA trucks, which was answered by you two gentlemen. As always, it's great to listen to you two on the Q & A videos. Thanks for sharing Paul, I hope all of you have a great weekend, stay safe.
I watched this last week but forgot to comment. The filming was very good. It focused on you and Bob. It is easy to see how alert Bob remains. A really nice video.😍
Very helpful video, again. Thanks! From my experience, the largest power and performance increase "bang for the buck" is to put on a slightly higher compression head, like the 5.5:1 head that you guys mentioned. With just that one change you will be able to climb hills in 3rd gear that you were not able to climb before. But you do need to be careful not to advance the spark too far with that higher compression head climbing a hill.
Yes be careful. With a stock head a 28 degree advancement is good, With the 5.5:1 head should only be 26 degrees. I did not know about the 26 degrees when I installed the 5.5 head. Sometimes you learn the hard way. I live in Minnesota and in 2019 we were on a trip to Montreal Canada. We were driving home through the hills in New York around the Finger Lakes area and I pretty sure I damaged the inserts in my engine. We were on some pretty steep grades. I should down shifted to keep the RPM's up and have retarded the spark a little bit more. When I got home the engine did not sound right to me so I took it to the rebuilder to listen to it and we decide to tear it down. Yes the inserts were damaged. They looked like there was lack of oil from to much spark advancement and low RPM's. Thank goodness there was no damage to the crank. We put in new bearing and I have been happily driven in 2020 to Medora North Dakota and in 2021 to Santa Fe NM. See ya down the road, Steve B
Thanks so much, Bob and Paul for answering my questions ! I will most likely have to pull the engine to inspect further and will check the flywheel weight. Definitely good advice. Cheers!
Great information as always. Thank you both. I’m going to try and find a Zenith carb for my 1930 Tudor at a swap meet next week. Thought you might find it interesting that my car is currently running on a Stromberg OE-1. From what I’ve found online, this carb was produced from 1920 through 1926 . Since my car is the only Model A I’ve driven or ridden in, I have no way to compare the performance of the two manufacturers. Fingers crossed that I’ll find what I’m looking for nextt weekend. Thanks again!
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and answering my stuck fan blade and the gas soaked #3&4 plugs. My wife has apparently been watching, too. We saw a Fordor yesterday in someone's driveway that had a tarp covering everything except the wheels. I wondered out loud what year it might be. She promptly stated it was probably a '28 or '29 because of the axle hubcaps. ( huh??) I quickly agreed but is she right?
Thank you again for a great video.Wish we had some of that sun and warmth over here in N.H.9° doesn't work well for working in my garage.Keep on ,love your stuff thx Dean J.
Hey, great to here both of you, I notice a satellite dish behind you, we just installed Starlink at my Daughters house in rural North Alabama. Fast internet!
Nice shirt you are wearing Paul. Thanks for the heads up. I bought some of those and the one with the oil stain to give away at our annual club banquet.
Yes! In fact, I recorded it. That camera pooped out before I could get the footage off of it, all was lost. I was so frustrated, I have never redone it. I don't have any shocks needing rebuilding anymore.
@@ModelA bummer, have a set that im going to be doing. Have the big red book, and how to restore your model A series. Good information, always nice to see it once. Always a pleasure watching your videos.
I found your channel lately. I’m 18 with a late 1931 model pickup and a 29 sedan that I put a flathead v8 kind of a project my grandfather has 3 model “A”s sedan coupe and another truck.
@@ModelA I bought the 29 basically in piece (no title) with the rebuilt flat head. It’s completely old school 40 ford brakes and rear end plus the X member out of the 40 and it has 32 ford wheels. I’m looking for a 29 coupe body
I've been watching your videos and have learn a lot. I have a '30 coupe and while cleaning the windshield the wiper blade came off and I can't figure out how to put it back on. I've looked all over the internet with no luck.
In our farm country, it was common to see an AA with a second transmission installed right behind the main one for lower gearing. That way it could be used for field work. My dad had one.
The extra two levers on the cab interior floor would suggest to me that at one time the vehicle was configured as a dump truck. (After first checking for an obvious second gearbox) One lever controlled a small gearbox which engaged the dump box hydraulic pump. ( in the trade a PTO ) The other lever selected box tilt up or down. Many, if not most, truck configurations were done by independent shops so often one can only guess. I had an AA with a vacuum boosted mechanical brake system. I was never sure of its history or origin but it worked quite well.
Paul thanks for all the helpful videos. New to the model a world, thanks for the excellent information and your personality. Is there a large capacity K and N air filter that fits in the air maze. Thanks again.
The Zenith isn't just great working, it's also a piece of art. I still want to find a broken one that looks good on the outside, just to put on my desk. Even if other carbs might run better, I never want anything else than a zenith in mine.
Great video Paul, Bob is a wealth of knowledge we help out two old guys over here in New Zealand they are 86 and 88 they have about 20 model A’s T’s and about 20 1920s Chevy plus a Durant some Rugby’s V8 Fords over 100 cars they are a wealthy of knowledge with a great sense of humour but hate the camera .most of the car’s are Barn find’s in old shed’s we’ve seen the last 3 years or so getting most running and driving ops rambling on.great channel one of my favourites 👍🏼take it easy mate 👍🏼🍺🇳🇿😎
Love the content Paul and Bob! I do have a question for you, I can’t find someone within my price range to do an interior on our car, and the original mohair interior is just sun bleached more than anything. My question is, have you heard of anyone having success dying mohair interior? I’d love to try it and make it look better than it doesn’t now being sun bleached!
Mohair is just goat hair. Treat it the same as you would any natural fiber cloth. But be extra aware of its age. It will be more fragile. You can steam clean it and then use some Rit dye on it
@@ModelA thanks so much Paul! That was my thought as well, I am in hopes of making it more presentable since the rest of the car looks great! Again I appreciate you…
Hi Paul! My Father has a '29 Roadster pickup that is in need of a radiator. I know you have said in some previous videos the specs of the radiator that you prefer, but have not located a place online where to order one. Can you share an option or two of where to look. Thanks for all your helpful videos!
Hi Paul talk to your father yesterday had a nice 20 minute talk with him, loved it !! Have another question on the inner u joint cap cover . It has two holes in it 180° apart. When installing this inner cover do the holes point 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock or 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock ?
New subscriber, just joined a local MAFCA chapter and will definitely be buying a Model A that is solid but needs some work... your videos are awesome! I have a couple questions: 1.) Have you ever met "onewhocollects" and 2.) what do you think of the 1931 Victoria and 3.) if someone was selling a 31 Victoria that looks good in photos, but they're only asking 10k, would you waste any time looking into it? Thanks!! 😉
I have viewed all your videos and found them very informative and helpful. I have been looking to purchase a Model A, however I live in an area where there are none to look at, sit in, or a club near me. The big question is I am only 5' 2" tall. what model do you think would be best for my size and will I be able to reach the pedals in any of them? You guys are awesome! Thanks, Diane
Hi Diane! At 5' 2", you would fit well in ANY Model A! They were built for people in the 20's-30's, not for big fatsos like me. You could probably even fit into a 28/29 roadster pickup!
Great videos, I have a question , the gasket that you put between the torque tube and The rear end. My gasket I just received has a groove in it where does the groove go top bottom etc ?
Just checked the Model A Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards - vacuum wipers first showed up May/June 1929. Up to that time, the wipers were either electric or hand operated.
Paul, I am not sure where you discussed this but I have an Air Maze air filter and you mentioned that you use K&N air filters. I have a Air Maze air filter, so I am hoping you would you share which model number works with it?
Hello guy's. I have a question about the cam on a 1930 model AA I'm replacing the engine due to lack of power. The new engine cam has weld counterweight on it. Is that normal.? Please advise me. I will appreciate any info. Great job. Team.
The hood rod and hinge line is only so long. The real question is how straight the hood lines are where they meet the cowling and the radiator shell. If the gaps are wider at the bottom than the top, you likely have a sagging (bent) frame.
@Paul Shinn body lines all line up but rad shell appears to be leaning inward maybe 1/16 to 1/8th inch just enough to interfere with the hinge on quail. Frame is straight using laser front to back and side to side
@@1934frazernash How tight is the hood rod? The one along the hinge. There is pretty close to 1/4" you can gain by loosening up the radiator support rods and pushing the top out that way. But at 3/8, there won't be enough rod left to hold the hood on.
This would make a good weekly video if expanded to include a complete overview of tires and inner tubes. Bob’s explanation made perfect sense to me. Reflecting on my age, I realized that many viewers may have no knowledge or experience with inner tubes, particularly as installed in autos. How to mount a tire, how to properly install the tube, repair a tube, repair a tube without demounting the tire and tube, etc.
I've noticed in your vids, you haven't mentioned the Phaeton in any that I've seen. my grandpa had a Phaeton, and I'm looking at a 28 Phaeton in a week or so. I'd imagine the same rules apply for a 4-door, but the Phaeton is unique. 4 doors, no windows. no exterior door handles on the 28 model.
I have mentioned them plenty of times. They just aren't as common as the others. Tudor sedans made up about 1/3 of all Model A production, so I talk about those the most. It's just law of averages.
@@ModelA give me two weeks, and I may just have one. waiting on that sweet, sweet tax return money, and there is one a few hours away I'm looking at purchasing.
Hey Paul! I recently acquired my Grandfathers 1931 Model A Cabriolet Convertible and had a question! It is a RHD car (amazing right?) and I was wondering is the shift pattern different?
A video of everything south of "the Mason-Dixon" line would be great. I don't use brain cells to remember the name of a plant that doesn't produce edible fruit. As always, great video.
Is there a "best" location to go to find a Model A for sale without paying the "classic" auto dealers premium? I am interested and have some disposable cash but definitely not deep pockets for the internet wonder dealers wares. Trying to choose between the old air cooled VW's and a Model A is getting real hard as both have some great interesting features / desirability.
Get the Model A, them VW's are another nightmare if you do them right... LOL!!! Plus, you can own several Model A's for the price of a VW split-window bus!
I had luck with Craigslist still this year. I recently went and looked at 3 different cars in one day once I had my budget, car trailer, and cash in hand. Picked the one that stood out and very happy. For the car choice: I am biased towards Model As. Ill tell you why… I built a VW engine with all new parts after running low on oil. Built a with brand new EMPI block, pistons, crank and cam, lifters, rockers…i went absolutely nuts on spending. Cost only about 4k. Parts are everywhere and can be repaired quickly with basic tools. Ive daily driven a stock super beetle, a full fender buggy on 33” tires, and a late bay window. They were all initially inexpensive but lost $ on all of them. VW=Solid modern day driver cars. Model A was higher initially but the smiles per gallon are far exceeded. Every thing from driving to wrenching is so classically unique and rewarding. Everything is slower paced including repairs. Repairs are made in weeks instead of days. I think A’s are a bit undervalued right now and VWs are bit over valued today (especially busses) Good luck on your search Old Tanker!
I hope one day I get to be as knowledgeable about something as bob is about the model A! Also, if the car behind you one day gets to be a project on the channel you should call her the queen, reminds me of queen Elizabeth for some weird reason. 😀
I would like to know what is inside a mitchel overdrive unit The one you put in Athena? Is there a diagram blow up I Can look at? I did alot of transmission Work back in the 1990s I was a certified Expert at one time thanks. Dwight Allenpark, Mi. S.of Detroit,Mi.
Hi Dwight. Athena didn't get an overdrive. If you want to see inside one, call up Steve Mitchell and ask him to email some pictures or video. He is super nice.
Re wives and cars. Had this conversation with my wife about having old cars. She said "you have old house, cars, old old antique furnature radios, etc. Everything you like is old." She is 8 years younger than me. My reply was,"i married you, didn't I." 33 years later we are still married, and she buys antiques, but still wants a new car.
0:00 intro
0:56 original/hot rodding
1:55 thank you!
2:05 steering problems
2:25 kingpins
2:45 knuckles
3:12 Front axle
4:05 Power problems
5:43 flywheels
6:30 restoring leaf springs
7:49 6V vs 12V
8:10 negative ground vs positive ground
9:48 soft top
10:48 starting problems
11:55 leatherback sedan
13:19 valve stems
15:06 alternators
18:22 buying a Model A
20:08 boost the power
22:24 pick up truck
23:23 blown fuse
24:34 Rope seal or neoprene doughnut on crank shaft?
26:18 what to tell my wife?
2 8:11 battery cut off switch
29:04 restoring after fire
30:12 horn problems
32:27 weather stripping
33:22 which carburetor?
34:01 lots of problems with carbs
35:18 Zenith, Tillotson, Marvel?
36:56 carburetor running rich
37:35 jets
38:20 water pump leak
38:29 stuck fan blade
39:23 shop
40:16 differential repair
41:55 washers under the head
42:30 electric windshield wipers
43:32 rear suspension
46:55 serial number
48:57 insert bearings versus Babbitt
50:54 Timing
52:38 new Burtz engine
56:55 AA parts
58:20 ignition switch
1:00:04 body styles
1:00:59 AA pickup
1:02:14 Thank you!
Paul the older gentleman is great, what a pleasure to watch you fellows.
Thank you gentlemen!
Our pleasure!
@@ModelA there is so much propaganda on here, you two have a good grasp on what should be done and I appreciate getting good solid info😀
I have autism. I go nuts until I am on the side of truth. Both giving truth and receiving it. That's just how I roll.
@@ModelA I agree! Like I previously stated, it's tough to weigh through all the propaganda online to find what "truth" really is but you just know when you find it!
Dropped my tools when I saw this video notification! Thank you for your time and help. I am not really a “club” type of guy but joined MAFCA because of your enthusiasm.
Fantastic!
Thanks Bob & Paul!
Listening to you reminds me of my late Uncle, who was an old body man and auto restorer. He was a wealth of knowlege and loved to tell stories of the "old days"...
Thanks Tim
Just did oil change, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, and air filter on my 1981 Chevy C20. Next up wheels, tires and brakes. You two are inspiring me. Can't wait to get my own Model A, either a fordor or one of the coupes.
Nice work!
Thank you again. Always a pleasure to watch you guys.
Thanks Craig
I just want to say that I feel so privileged to be exposed to both Bob and Paul's expertise on the Ford Model A.
My grandfather bought a 1930 Ford Model A Std. Coupe with two-tone green body and black fenders back in the late 90's. Growing up, he always said it was my car and it was going to be my car once my grandfather passed. Now that he has passed, I was a bit overwhelmed about maintaining and preserving the car to keep it in the great condition that it is in. Thanks to Paul Shinn and the amazing Bob Guimarin, I can say now that I am confident that I can provide the proper maintenance and care my Model A needs to keep it on the road for the duration of my life, and I cannot thank you both enough for that.
Please keep up the amazing work you do!
That is so nice of tou to say/ Thank you Matt!
Enjoyed this video as much as all the other videos. Always learn something new. I guess I need to spend a weekend binge watching the back issues.
Please do!
@@ModelA, I spent 90 minutes looking at back issues.
A friend bought a 1970s restored 30 model Fordor, I've been learning to drive it.
Bob and Paul thanks for answering my power switch question. This was a great video and very interesting. I never feel alone trying to figure out what makes my A’s tick. My cars are snuggled in the garage waiting for better weather here in New Jersey. California is blessed with 12 months of sunshine and warm temps. Thanks again! Richard
Glad to help, Richard!
Man, I am looking for a Model A now, thanks to this channel! Its a blessin and a curse, lol!!
We are bad influences!
You have done it again Paul and Bob!! Keep this up and everybody will
become a world authority on Model A's !!!
That sounds like Heaven!
These videos are great! I really like the FAQ videos. Keep up the good work !
Thank you Eugene! And thank you for all the support.
So my gold nugget from today's video:
Plan on buying 2 Model A's. Buy one that is sorted and running decent so I can learn on it. Get a feeling for what I like and don't like. Then begin looking for the one I really want. I'll have a much better idea of what I'm in for as far as work the work I'm capable and incapable of completing. I had not thought much about this, but it makes total sense. I've always owned 2 vehicles since I started driving in the early 90's.
This reminded me of times I spent listening to my late grandad telling me about vintage cars when I was growing up in the 60s and 70s. He ran a rural garage for over 50 years and had first hand experience with tearing apart and rebuilding Model Ts when they were considered daily drivers. He had s AA that supposedly ran but I never saw him fire up. Back on the eve of the US entry in WWII, he build a tractor centered around a Model AA motor and tranny, a TT rear, and an A front axle. I drove it around when I was a kid, I hate to call it a doodlebug because it was a purpose built tractor on an Oakland frame and had a massive Twin Cities radiator. I remember he said the motor had 4 ring pistons, which was why he used it. It also had a patched hole in the side of the block from a rod, which was why he had the motor on hand to begin with. I really enjoy this video and am thinking hard about finding an A in a couple of years.
Awesome stories! I hope you do get an A soon
Bob is really impressive with his knowledge on the Model A's and AA's. What an awesome man, good to here his experience and his advice on all of these topics. One of my questions would have been with the Model A and AA trucks, which was answered by you two gentlemen. As always, it's great to listen to you two on the Q & A videos. Thanks for sharing Paul, I hope all of you have a great weekend, stay safe.
I watched this last week but forgot to comment. The filming was very good. It focused on you and Bob. It is easy to see how alert Bob remains. A really nice video.😍
old school info. PLEASE keep it up!!!
Very helpful video, again. Thanks!
From my experience, the largest power and performance increase "bang for the buck" is to put on a slightly higher compression head, like the 5.5:1 head that you guys mentioned. With just that one change you will be able to climb hills in 3rd gear that you were not able to climb before. But you do need to be careful not to advance the spark too far with that higher compression head climbing a hill.
I agree!!
Yes be careful. With a stock head a 28 degree advancement is good, With the 5.5:1 head should only be 26 degrees. I did not know about the 26 degrees when I installed the 5.5 head. Sometimes you learn the hard way. I live in Minnesota and in 2019 we were on a trip to Montreal Canada. We were driving home through the hills in New York around the Finger Lakes area and I pretty sure I damaged the inserts in my engine. We were on some pretty steep grades. I should down shifted to keep the RPM's up and have retarded the spark a little bit more. When I got home the engine did not sound right to me so I took it to the rebuilder to listen to it and we decide to tear it down. Yes the inserts were damaged. They looked like there was lack of oil from to much spark advancement and low RPM's. Thank goodness there was no damage to the crank. We put in new bearing and I have been happily driven in 2020 to Medora North Dakota and in 2021 to Santa Fe NM.
See ya down the road, Steve B
Thanks!
Wow! Thank you SO much!
Thanks so much, Bob and Paul for answering my questions ! I will most likely have to pull the engine to inspect further and will check the flywheel weight. Definitely good advice. Cheers!
Glad to help
Great information as always. Thank you both. I’m going to try and find a Zenith carb for my 1930 Tudor at a swap meet next week. Thought you might find it interesting that my car is currently running on a Stromberg OE-1. From what I’ve found online, this carb was produced from 1920 through 1926 . Since my car is the only Model A I’ve driven or ridden in, I have no way to compare the performance of the two manufacturers. Fingers crossed that I’ll find what I’m looking for nextt weekend. Thanks again!
thanks for answering my questions. I greatly enjoy the videos. Have a fantastic week.
Thanks, you too!
Awesome q & a video, one btw perfect answer to my question thank you
Ha ha! You're a good sport!
Check the oil level in the shocks ( often dry or low) and top up to 1/4 inch from top - mine were missing ball check balls and other things
Thanks Bob the Motel bar soap for a sticky window. Wasn't my question but I just tried and it on a sticking window and works great now.
Steve B
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and answering my stuck fan blade and the gas soaked #3&4 plugs. My wife has apparently been watching, too. We saw a Fordor yesterday in someone's driveway that had a tarp covering everything except the wheels. I wondered out loud what year it might be. She promptly stated it was probably a '28 or '29 because of the axle hubcaps. ( huh??) I quickly agreed but is she right?
Thank you again for a great video.Wish we had some of that sun and warmth over here in N.H.9° doesn't work well for working in my garage.Keep on ,love your stuff thx Dean J.
Thanks Dean!
Hey, great to here both of you, I notice a satellite dish behind you, we just installed Starlink at my Daughters house in rural North Alabama. Fast internet!
hear
That's an old dish. No longer in service.
Nice shirt you are wearing Paul. Thanks for the heads up. I bought some of those and the one with the oil stain to give away at our annual club banquet.
Awesome! Thanks! Nice prizes too.
Always enjoy the Q&A's! Thanks for the tip with the tape, I'll give that a try!
Thanks Adrian!
Thank you for your videos sure would have been a lot easier thirty years ago when I restored my 29 .
Great video guys!
Thank you!
Hi Paul, have you ever thought about doing a video on rebuilding shocks?
Great Channel!
Dave
Yes! In fact, I recorded it. That camera pooped out before I could get the footage off of it, all was lost. I was so frustrated, I have never redone it. I don't have any shocks needing rebuilding anymore.
@@ModelA bummer, have a set that im going to be doing. Have the big red book, and how to restore your model A series. Good information, always nice to see it once.
Always a pleasure watching your videos.
I found your channel lately. I’m 18 with a late 1931 model pickup and a 29 sedan that I put a flathead v8 kind of a project my grandfather has 3 model “A”s sedan coupe and another truck.
I kind wish you hadn't gone the hot rod route with it, but I admire someone your age taking an interest in these cars.
@@ModelA I bought the 29 basically in piece (no title) with the rebuilt flat head. It’s completely old school 40 ford brakes and rear end plus the X member out of the 40 and it has 32 ford wheels. I’m looking for a 29 coupe body
I didn’t know that about the engine electrical ground. Good info.
hello, I finished what you asked for, and by the way, good video, I liked it!
You're the best! Thank you!! Will head "over there" now and see.
I've been watching your videos and have learn a lot. I have a '30 coupe and while cleaning the windshield the wiper blade came off and I can't figure out how to put it back on. I've looked all over the internet with no luck.
Do you have the original type blade and wiper or the repro?
Thanks. Looking forward for more, need to review some older ones.
Don and Jean Woodruff
Thanks Don!
In our farm country, it was common to see an AA with a second transmission installed right behind the main one for lower gearing. That way it could be used for field work. My dad had one.
My uncle had an old 1917 T truck that had a Ruxall 2-speed... it had sat outside forever, so it never ran, but I loved to play on it as a kid!
@@timnewman1172 great memories Tim 👍
The extra two levers on the cab interior floor would suggest to me that at one time the vehicle was configured as a dump truck. (After first checking for an obvious second gearbox) One lever controlled a small gearbox which engaged the dump box hydraulic pump. ( in the trade a PTO ) The other lever selected box tilt up or down. Many, if not most, truck configurations were done by independent shops so often one can only guess. I had an AA with a vacuum boosted mechanical brake system. I was never sure of its history or origin but it worked quite well.
Thank you a for another great video! 👏
Glad you enjoyed it Robin!
Paul thanks for all the helpful videos. New to the model a world, thanks for the excellent information and your personality. Is there a large capacity K and N air filter that fits in the air maze. Thanks again.
Yes! Bert's sells them
The Zenith isn't just great working, it's also a piece of art. I still want to find a broken one that looks good on the outside, just to put on my desk.
Even if other carbs might run better, I never want anything else than a zenith in mine.
You will find that at just about any old car swap meet.
Great video Paul, Bob is a wealth of knowledge we help out two old guys over here in New Zealand they are 86 and 88 they have about 20 model A’s T’s and about 20 1920s Chevy plus a Durant some Rugby’s V8 Fords over 100 cars they are a wealthy of knowledge with a great sense of humour but hate the camera .most of the car’s are Barn find’s in old shed’s we’ve seen the last 3 years or so getting most running and driving ops rambling on.great channel one of my favourites 👍🏼take it easy mate 👍🏼🍺🇳🇿😎
Thanks! Yea, those old guys know their stuff, priceless.
Looking forward to the *Front Axle* Video.
Love the content Paul and Bob!
I do have a question for you, I can’t find someone within my price range to do an interior on our car, and the original mohair interior is just sun bleached more than anything.
My question is, have you heard of anyone having success dying mohair interior?
I’d love to try it and make it look better than it doesn’t now being sun bleached!
Mohair is just goat hair. Treat it the same as you would any natural fiber cloth. But be extra aware of its age. It will be more fragile. You can steam clean it and then use some Rit dye on it
@@ModelA thanks so much Paul! That was my thought as well, I am in hopes of making it more presentable since the rest of the car looks great!
Again I appreciate you…
Hi Paul!
My Father has a '29 Roadster pickup that is in need of a radiator. I know you have said in some previous videos the specs of the radiator that you prefer, but have not located a place online where to order one. Can you share an option or two of where to look. Thanks for all your helpful videos!
I like the 8 or 10 fins per inch cores. I have my radiators re-cored instead of full replacements.
Hi Paul talk to your father yesterday had a nice 20 minute talk with him, loved it !! Have another question on the inner u joint cap cover . It has two holes in it 180° apart. When installing this inner cover do the holes point 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock or 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock ?
Usually they just have one hole. It points down
Thanks for the answer to my question re soft tops on closed cars.
Besides the late ‘31 pickup was there any model with a steel top?
No. Just the Budd cab pickups.
I have one of those 5 window coupes too.
Nice!
New subscriber, just joined a local MAFCA chapter and will definitely be buying a Model A that is solid but needs some work... your videos are awesome! I have a couple questions: 1.) Have you ever met "onewhocollects" and 2.) what do you think of the 1931 Victoria and 3.) if someone was selling a 31 Victoria that looks good in photos, but they're only asking 10k, would you waste any time looking into it? Thanks!! 😉
1. No
2. Cool
3. Sure. Why not?
I have viewed all your videos and found them very informative and helpful. I have been looking to purchase a Model A, however I live in an area where there are none to look at, sit in, or a club near me. The big question is I am only 5' 2" tall. what model do you think would be best for my size and will I be able to reach the pedals in any of them? You guys are awesome! Thanks, Diane
Hi Diane! At 5' 2", you would fit well in ANY Model A! They were built for people in the 20's-30's, not for big fatsos like me. You could probably even fit into a 28/29 roadster pickup!
Thanks for the good news. Now the hunt begins. Diane
28 and 29, i see both years have the 1st body style in the front cowl, then i see 29s with the 30,31 style front cowl
All the year fordors have the smooth hood to cowl transition.
Great videos, I have a question , the gasket that you put between the torque tube and The rear end. My gasket I just received has a groove in it where does the groove go top bottom etc ?
The groove goes pointing down toward the ground. That is so the oil can drain back into the banjo.
Hey Paul. Do Model A’s have heaters?
No. Unless you add one aftermarket
Just checked the Model A Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards - vacuum wipers first showed up May/June 1929. Up to that time, the wipers were either electric or hand operated.
They didn't have electric wipers, they were still running vacuum into the 50's
@@MrJeep75 Sorry to disagree; Ford used electric wipers until 1929. I know, I'm a Model A judge.
Paul, I am not sure where you discussed this but I have an Air Maze air filter and you mentioned that you use K&N air filters. I have a Air Maze air filter, so I am hoping you would you share which model number works with it?
Bert's Model A Center has them. Just ask for the K&No filter that fits the air maze. I have no clue what the part number is.
Hello Paul, Is it a good idea to use coolant flush 1930 model A engine?
Use coolant- Yes. Flush with water.
Thanks guys...
Hello guy's. I have a question about the cam on a 1930 model AA I'm replacing the engine due to lack of power. The new engine cam has weld counterweight on it. Is that normal.? Please advise me. I will appreciate any info. Great job. Team.
Hi Victor. Counterbalanced cranks are not stock. But lots of people do that now when having their motors rebuilt.
wow dad is such a g haha. respect.
Yep! Hahahaaa!! Thanks man
How do you adjust the rad tilt outward. My hood sections hit the flying quail when I open hood both sides hit.
The hood rod and hinge line is only so long. The real question is how straight the hood lines are where they meet the cowling and the radiator shell. If the gaps are wider at the bottom than the top, you likely have a sagging (bent) frame.
@Paul Shinn body lines all line up but rad shell appears to be leaning inward maybe 1/16 to 1/8th inch just enough to interfere with the hinge on quail. Frame is straight using laser front to back and side to side
@@1934frazernash How tight is the hood rod? The one along the hinge. There is pretty close to 1/4" you can gain by loosening up the radiator support rods and pushing the top out that way. But at 3/8, there won't be enough rod left to hold the hood on.
I really didn’t understand the explanation of installing metal stem tubes… what part of the tube do you cut and why?
You cut off the rubber stem of the new tube and replace it with the metal.
This would make a good weekly video if expanded to include a complete overview of tires and inner tubes. Bob’s explanation made perfect sense to me. Reflecting on my age, I realized that many viewers may have no knowledge or experience with inner tubes, particularly as installed in autos. How to mount a tire, how to properly install the tube, repair a tube, repair a tube without demounting the tire and tube, etc.
I've noticed in your vids, you haven't mentioned the Phaeton in any that I've seen. my grandpa had a Phaeton, and I'm looking at a 28 Phaeton in a week or so. I'd imagine the same rules apply for a 4-door, but the Phaeton is unique. 4 doors, no windows. no exterior door handles on the 28 model.
I have mentioned them plenty of times. They just aren't as common as the others. Tudor sedans made up about 1/3 of all Model A production, so I talk about those the most. It's just law of averages.
@@ModelA I guess you've a point. I think the Phaeton is the neatest of the lot. would be awesome if you'd do a vid dedicated to one.
@@tankacebo9128 If you have one to loan to me, I will!
@@ModelA give me two weeks, and I may just have one. waiting on that sweet, sweet tax return money, and there is one a few hours away I'm looking at purchasing.
Hey Paul! I recently acquired my Grandfathers 1931 Model A Cabriolet Convertible and had a question! It is a RHD car (amazing right?) and I was wondering is the shift pattern different?
I have only driven one RHD car, and the shift pattern was the same. The difficult part to master was the gas pedal in the middle!
A video of everything south of "the Mason-Dixon" line would be great. I don't use brain cells to remember the name of a plant that doesn't produce edible fruit. As always, great video.
LED lights all around solves the need to change the charge rate- they use a very small amps
True!
Is there a "best" location to go to find a Model A for sale without paying the "classic" auto dealers premium? I am interested and have some disposable cash but definitely not deep pockets for the internet wonder dealers wares. Trying to choose between the old air cooled VW's and a Model A is getting real hard as both have some great interesting features / desirability.
Best bet- Get in touch with your local Model A club. Second best- MAFCA.com classifieds
Get the Model A, them VW's are another nightmare if you do them right... LOL!!!
Plus, you can own several Model A's for the price of a VW split-window bus!
I had luck with Craigslist still this year. I recently went and looked at 3 different cars in one day once I had my budget, car trailer, and cash in hand. Picked the one that stood out and very happy.
For the car choice: I am biased towards Model As. Ill tell you why… I built a VW engine with all new parts after running low on oil. Built a with brand new EMPI block, pistons, crank and cam, lifters, rockers…i went absolutely nuts on spending. Cost only about 4k. Parts are everywhere and can be repaired quickly with basic tools. Ive daily driven a stock super beetle, a full fender buggy on 33” tires, and a late bay window. They were all initially inexpensive but lost $ on all of them. VW=Solid modern day driver cars.
Model A was higher initially but the smiles per gallon are far exceeded. Every thing from driving to wrenching is so classically unique and rewarding. Everything is slower paced including repairs. Repairs are made in weeks instead of days. I think A’s are a bit undervalued right now and VWs are bit over valued today (especially busses)
Good luck on your search Old Tanker!
I hope one day I get to be as knowledgeable about something as bob is about the model A! Also, if the car behind you one day gets to be a project on the channel you should call her the queen, reminds me of queen Elizabeth for some weird reason. 😀
Ha! That car behind us belongs to a club member. We just delivered it to her yesterday.
@@ModelA and now she owns a beautiful queen 😀
The queen is still full of spiders
@@ModelA the spiders have the best hotel 😊
I would like to know what is inside a mitchel overdrive unit
The one you put in Athena? Is there a diagram blow up I
Can look at? I did alot of transmission
Work back in the 1990s I was a certified
Expert at one time thanks.
Dwight Allenpark, Mi.
S.of Detroit,Mi.
Hi Dwight. Athena didn't get an overdrive. If you want to see inside one, call up Steve Mitchell and ask him to email some pictures or video. He is super nice.
@@ModelA Do you have his no. ?send it to me I'm not very computer savy.
Re wives and cars. Had this conversation with my wife about having old cars. She said "you have old house, cars, old old antique furnature radios, etc. Everything you like is old."
She is 8 years younger than me. My reply was,"i married you, didn't I."
33 years later we are still married, and she buys antiques, but still wants a new car.
Hahahaa! My wife is older than me, so that would never happen
Paul, if it’ pronounced MAHF-kuh, does that mean you now drive a Model Ah?
Dangit! Yess.....
I don't believe they had electric wipers they were still running vacuum into the 50's
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