For Bob to recall such specific details about very intricate Model A parts with no reference material, or without consulting a drawing is quite remarkable for anybody to do, let alone a man of his age! Truly special!!
Paul, wow Bob sure looks good at 95. I am so glad you took Leah and i to visit Bob at his place Late summer. He is a Treasure and a wealth of information. Thanks for Sharing him with us. See you down at country Road! Steve
Well, it’s some hours ago, that we have listened to your UA-cam presentation today, and for my wife it was too technical, but we really enjoyed, the very high vibe of your father Mr. Bob. No, simply that age is wrong, Paul there must be a wrong calculation in the mentioned age, Mr. Bob Guimarin must be not more than 78. My goodness, what is the secret of this strong man? Fantastic his vipe, the way he respond to the questions, no I have the strong believe is the love for our Model A’s, that is keeping this gentleman so young, a big compliment Mr. Bob, it’s for us here on the island of Curacao a joy to see, hear and learn from you. May god bless you for many years more in good health and to share your love, experience, advises to all those Model A’s owners that drive there car like they know how to repair them 😂😂😂😂. Thanks and we look forward for more with you Mr. Bob, hei Paul don’t feel jealous, because you are anyhow the star of the Model A guy. A good week to both of you and god bless you all, Myron & Angelica.
Your father is very sharp and it's hard to believe he's 95. Thank you for your service. My Dad was in WWII B17s, waist gunner 52 Missions, he passed away in 1998 at 76 years of age, RIP🙏 When I was with GM DELCO we tested the new Standard Motor all-in-one points and condensers, they all failed within 1K miles.
@@ModelA Most of the time it's about costs. If a manufacturer can find a supplier who will save them a nickel on each unit that adds up when you're talking about a million + parts $. We tested everything you can think of and the parts that lasted the longest and met the specifications won the contracts. Nowadays it may say Ford or GM on it but they don't build all the parts themselves. Car and truck assembly plants use parts that come from all over the world.
@@ModelA That's why you must do independent testing but am not sure how things work nowadays. I was there in the 1980s and 90s at the Delco Center in Burbank, CA. I think it's closed now. They trust the internet for training nowadays but I believe there is no substitute for hands-on training and the Delco Center was one of the best.
Mahalo for your service Bob!! At 95 you look great!! We only pray that when we’re at that age, we too are as sharp as you!! Love these questions and answers!!
It's Great to see you two again. Thank you for all your help with the A's and thank You for your Military Service Mr. Guimarin. We cannot thank our Service Men and Women enough!
Bob is a National treasure and to be 95 more coherent than the current installed politician. Always enjoy hearing from Bob and you, the A family is lucky to have this wealth of knowledge.
Mr. Bob Guimarin is a great example of our American hero's from the past and present. My dad was in the navy too, he serve in Korea and had some pictures of the time he was there. Sadly dad past almost 10 years ago, I do miss him even more now. It's nice to see and hear Bob talking so clearly and articulating himself so well. God Bless him, you and Model T, have a great weekend!
Love your channel Paul! You have convinced me that I need a Model A in my garage. I’ll be looking for a Coupe when I get this dang kitchen remodeling job done. Bob is quite a sage with Model A’s, thanks for sharing him with us. 73 from Steve in Peotone, Il. W9SKO
Thank you Mr Shinn and Mr Guimarin for your service to our country and to the Model A community. I'm going to have to watch this more than once to make sure I absorb the information. Have a great week, God bless ~ Chuck
The web forum haters criticized the techquestions email thing saying it won't help "anyone". They are wrong! I just wasn't at liberty to discuss and the whole plan was still in the works. Don't get me wrong, web forums have some normal people who participate too. But if you want to find the grouchy old egomaniac gatekeepers of the hobby, that's where they hang out and shower each other with praise.
@@ModelA I hate to see knowledge lost and I think your plan of organizing the questions will make the information much more accessible and permanent than the forums. This is a great idea and best wishes!
So hears some hope for these cars I'm 14 years old and can drive, start, and work on these cars. In fact I'm the "push button starter" on my grandfathers model a, and he would say it himself he would have got a model a ford if I was not there. I'm the motor man, the drive along mechanic, and the putter upper. This model a ford was the third car I've driven and hopefully the first I drive car on the road when I get my permit. I like stock ( more fun when you have to do all the adjusting yourself and just looks better ) I can time it ( lever and when it goes out of timing ). I got a lover of these cars impressed with me multiple times with naming the brass, steel, and nickel of the model t. but one thing that is very important is I want to make part that the only way you can tell the difference between the original and the ones I make is the letters PA ( Phillips Antiques ) to tell the difference, one part I know I'm going to make is a reproduction gas tank. if you ever met a person who says "these cars don't have a future after we die" show them this message. I always wanted to do this message but always forgot to until now. I will get a picture of me in front of the car ( pearl body color, deep red fender, 1930 fordor.
Hope this gives some hope to people with a's, t's ( I like them to ) and b's ( those to ) I will try to get a picture soon but until then goodbye. (PS I'm going to get the picture changed from the USS Cairo to the model a)
I just found your channel. Love it. I am looking for a daily driver. I have a 1956 truck all original numbers matching, so I know a little about classics. My question is, what's your thoughts on the shay cars. I found a few on the marketplace for around 12 thousand.
They are basically late 80's Pinto drive train with a fiberglass body. A lot of people turn their noses up at them, but not me. I think if you like them, get one and drive it with pride!!
@ModelA I am not worried about people. I just don't want to be broke down on the side of the road. I drive 72 miles one way away from work. I will use the car to drive to work sometime. I like the fact that they look old school. Thanks .
An authentic Model A could handle that. I drive mine all over the country. I daily drove one to work etc. every day for a year. As long as it's fully sorted and not a Hooptie, it will handle it fine. Just don't ever be in a hurry!
@@ModelA we've been to 2 car shows recently where random guys have come up to our '30 Tudor and said they watch a guy on UA-cam named Paul Shinn and now know a little about Model As. Keep up the great work!!
Too the question about the car turning too high a RPM for road speed. Unless something in the drive train is slipping, the only thing that will cause high RPM is the wrong rear end ratio. Engine performance will not affect RPM. RPM is related to gear ratio only.
So Paul, not only did the Ford household have an electric car, they also had a charging set up in the garage. The Detroit electric had Edison batteries in it. They had lithium /iron cells. Amazing!
Hi Paul, It's Denis here again about my 31 Sedan 'Basil' that's stuck in Top Gear! Thanks for recent reply, but I'm no wiser to understand what to do! With the Shifter Tower off I can see how the selector 'C' shape forks operate 1st and 2nd. But I can't see what the shifter operates to engaged or disengaged Top Gear...or in my case get it reattached to the shifter. I'm new to Model A's and not a mechanic, and Andrews Vol 1 illustrations doesn't help me at all.
Paul in your Introduction to Bob he outlined his training in the Navy as electronics tech and shipboard duties and then on to communications for the forest service. Like father like son, perhaps next time Bob could introduce us to your Navy service,Sparks.
Battery going dead could also be the generator cut-out switch contacts are not releasing under low/no current load conditions. I emailed in a question about my wiper motor, hope you have time to answer the question, thank you. Like the channel
@@ModelA Funny! Spend as much time with him as possible. I lost my dad to Stomach Cancer in 2005. There's not a day, I don't miss him or think about something we did together. He was a pilot, I'm a Hot Air Balloon pilot. We enjoyed flying together alot. If he's up to it, I think your followers would love to have Bob share his vast knowledge with us. I know that California Summer heat can be brutal, so have these inside for him. So many of our Greatest Generation have died and can't share their experience with us. Those that are, should while they still can. WE ALL LOVE HIM TOO! Enjoy every minute!
With the love of The "A"s driven any to EFI & Electronic timing... no points or carb? Seems that it could be more reliable & add A/C a better driver :-)
I totally understand and I feel the same. On this video just a lot of stock parts for sale. Wasn’t trying to start anything,just letting you know about the parts
The VIN can be found on the frame rail about where the driver's ;eft foot would rest. You have to pull the body and left splash apron to see it. If your DMV is willing to accept whatever you tell them, I guess you could try registering using the number stamped on the engine and see if it is clear. There is a chance it is the same (but not likely).
@@ModelAyeah more than likely because we changed the engine but we have another frame we can tell them the number on that🤣. I don't think they'd wanna take it apart, I'll hand em a wrench and tell em "get to work".we have a certificate of title but the DMV wants a vin number, it's been kind of a struggle. How's Bob doing?
I have had to tow a Model A to DMV with the body loose and jack it up off the frame so someone could inspect the VIN before they issued a title before. Bob is doing great!
I do appreciate all you do Paul and I learn from and enjoy your videos, however I hope your book is not like some books that are out there which say complete book or complete restoration, because they are very incorrect. They are not complete at all.
Thank you, my friend! No way, the book is just going to be FAQ's. Not even going to try and pretend it is a guide to restoration, it's just going to be more like a book version of these videos
@@ModelAI knew it would be a good book with your extreme knowledge, but that was my only concern when I see books like I mentioned. Thank you for your video and reply
@@ModelA I had heard that Clara drove a Detroit electric. I'm not sure if Henry was happy with that although he and Thomas Edison were good friends. The First model A was given to Edison, True?
May i ask a personal question? Why has your dad got a different surname. If im overstepping the boundaries i apologize. You of cause dont have to answer my question.
For Bob to recall such specific details about very intricate Model A parts with no reference material, or without consulting a drawing is quite remarkable for anybody to do, let alone a man of his age! Truly special!!
He is a Model A encyclopedia!! And equally skilled in troubleshooting all sorts of mechanical devices
Bob is a true treasure, you are so smart to tap into this wonderful resource! Outstanding! 😃👍
95 year old encyclopedia of Model A automobile and odd tool knowledge!!
Paul, wow Bob sure looks good at 95. I am so glad you took Leah and i to visit Bob at his place Late summer. He is a
Treasure and a wealth of information.
Thanks for Sharing him with us.
See you down at country Road!
Steve
He still asks about you. You left an impression!
Well, it’s some hours ago, that we have listened to your UA-cam presentation today, and for my wife it was too technical, but we really enjoyed, the very high vibe of your father Mr. Bob. No, simply that age is wrong, Paul there must be a wrong calculation in the mentioned age, Mr. Bob Guimarin must be not more than 78. My goodness, what is the secret of this strong man? Fantastic his vipe, the way he respond to the questions, no I have the strong believe is the love for our Model A’s, that is keeping this gentleman so young, a big compliment Mr. Bob, it’s for us here on the island of Curacao a joy to see, hear and learn from you. May god bless you for many years more in good health and to share your love, experience, advises to all those Model A’s owners that drive there car like they know how to repair them 😂😂😂😂. Thanks and we look forward for more with you Mr. Bob, hei Paul don’t feel jealous, because you are anyhow the star of the Model A guy. A good week to both of you and god bless you all, Myron & Angelica.
Thank you Myron and Angelica!! Make no mistake- I am fully aware the HE is the star, I am the low man on the scale!
Your father is very sharp and it's hard to believe he's 95. Thank you for your service. My Dad was in WWII B17s, waist gunner 52 Missions, he passed away in 1998 at 76 years of age, RIP🙏
When I was with GM DELCO we tested the new Standard Motor all-in-one points and condensers, they all failed within 1K miles.
Your dad sounds like an upstanding American worthy of much respect. "The Greatest Generation" is so true. Why would GM even try such a thing?? Weird
@@ModelA Most of the time it's about costs. If a manufacturer can find a supplier who will save them a nickel on each unit that adds up when you're talking about a million + parts $. We tested everything you can think of and the parts that lasted the longest and met the specifications won the contracts. Nowadays it may say Ford or GM on it but they don't build all the parts themselves. Car and truck assembly plants use parts that come from all over the world.
My dad always says, "Lowest bidder screws the government!". Sorta kinda the same thing I guess.
@@ModelA That's why you must do independent testing but am not sure how things work nowadays. I was there in the 1980s and 90s at the Delco Center in Burbank, CA. I think it's closed now. They trust the internet for training nowadays but I believe there is no substitute for hands-on training and the Delco Center was one of the best.
Absolutely bo substitute for hands on! Agreed
Mahalo for your service Bob!!
At 95 you look great!! We only pray that when we’re at that age, we too are as sharp as you!!
Love these questions and answers!!
Thank you kindly, Mr. Takeuchi!!!
It's Great to see you two again. Thank you for all your help with the A's and thank You for your Military Service Mr. Guimarin. We cannot thank our Service Men and Women enough!
Right on!!
Bob is a National treasure and to be 95 more coherent than the current installed politician. Always enjoy hearing from Bob and you, the A family is lucky to have this wealth of knowledge.
Bob is WAY more coherent than the current top politician! And honest.
Mr. Bob Guimarin is a great example of our American hero's from the past and present. My dad was in the navy too, he serve in Korea and had some pictures of the time he was there. Sadly dad past almost 10 years ago, I do miss him even more now. It's nice to see and hear Bob talking so clearly and articulating himself so well. God Bless him, you and Model T, have a great weekend!
Thank you Dan!
Love your channel Paul! You have convinced me that I need a Model A in my garage. I’ll be looking for a Coupe when I get this dang kitchen remodeling job done. Bob is quite a sage with Model A’s, thanks for sharing him with us. 73 from Steve in Peotone, Il. W9SKO
He is a treasure! Hope the kitchen get done soon, OM! 73
Thank you Mr Shinn and Mr Guimarin for your service to our country and to the Model A community. I'm going to have to watch this more than once to make sure I absorb the information. Have a great week, God bless ~ Chuck
Blessings, Chuck!
Great exercise in troubleshooting and critical thinking. 👍
Thanks Paul and Bob for the mountain of information!
Our pleasure!
Thank you guys so much for your investment of time and energy in helping everyone with their Model A problems.
Our pleasure, Craig
Bob is actually amazing! I know people 10 years younger than him and aren’t doing mentally near as good. God please keep him around for 20 more years.
I'm 35 years younger and he's doing better!
Great Q&A session fellas. Model A Guy your killing it with the reader glasses. Very sophisticated.
Hahahaa! Boomer glasses.
Great show! I am glad you are working on a book!
The web forum haters criticized the techquestions email thing saying it won't help "anyone". They are wrong! I just wasn't at liberty to discuss and the whole plan was still in the works. Don't get me wrong, web forums have some normal people who participate too. But if you want to find the grouchy old egomaniac gatekeepers of the hobby, that's where they hang out and shower each other with praise.
@@ModelA I hate to see knowledge lost and I think your plan of organizing the questions will make the information much more accessible and permanent than the forums. This is a great idea and best wishes!
So hears some hope for these cars
I'm 14 years old and can drive, start, and work on these cars. In fact I'm the "push button starter" on my grandfathers model a, and he would say it himself he would have got a model a ford if I was not there. I'm the motor man, the drive along mechanic, and the putter upper. This model a ford was the third car I've driven and hopefully the first I drive car on the road when I get my permit.
I like stock ( more fun when you have to do all the adjusting yourself and just looks better ) I can time it ( lever and when it goes out of timing ). I got a lover of these cars impressed with me multiple times with naming the brass, steel, and nickel of the model t. but one thing that is very important is I want to make part that the only way you can tell the difference between the original and the ones I make is the letters PA ( Phillips Antiques ) to tell the difference, one part I know I'm going to make is a reproduction gas tank. if you ever met a person who says "these cars don't have a future after we die" show them this message. I always wanted to do this message but always forgot to until now. I will get a picture of me in front of the car ( pearl body color, deep red fender, 1930 fordor.
Hope this gives some hope to people with a's, t's ( I like them to ) and b's ( those to ) I will try to get a picture soon but until then goodbye. (PS I'm going to get the picture changed from the USS Cairo to the model a)
and our starter hangs up from time to time
young man I thank you for your Service
Thanks Matt, I will let him know
You two are great. Thank you for this.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very good video! Congratulations again!!👋👋👋
Thanks for watching!
I just found your channel. Love it. I am looking for a daily driver. I have a 1956 truck all original numbers matching, so I know a little about classics. My question is, what's your thoughts on the shay cars. I found a few on the marketplace for around 12 thousand.
They are basically late 80's Pinto drive train with a fiberglass body. A lot of people turn their noses up at them, but not me. I think if you like them, get one and drive it with pride!!
@ModelA I am not worried about people. I just don't want to be broke down on the side of the road. I drive 72 miles one way away from work. I will use the car to drive to work sometime. I like the fact that they look old school. Thanks .
An authentic Model A could handle that. I drive mine all over the country. I daily drove one to work etc. every day for a year. As long as it's fully sorted and not a Hooptie, it will handle it fine. Just don't ever be in a hurry!
Great tip on using torch cleaner tools to measure jets ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Really like Bobs shirt, very sharp for 95 , God Fearing❤
yea! Hi Mr. Bob. Thank you for doing another video to share your knowledge.
Glad to, Andy!
@@ModelA we've been to 2 car shows recently where random guys have come up to our '30 Tudor and said they watch a guy on UA-cam named Paul Shinn and now know a little about Model As. Keep up the great work!!
Hahaaa!! Dang, I'm getting a reputation now. Did you non-chalantly tell them "Yea, I know that guy, we're friends".
@@ModelA yep. i said we're buds.
Good. Then when they find out I'm just a regular guy, nothing special, they will wonder why you admit knowing me.
As always, extremely interesting!
Thanks!!
Paul great Q and A
Paul how is your kit truck coming along ?
I haven't done squat yet. I'm ashamed... With green car gone, truck is next
Too the question about the car turning too high a RPM for road speed. Unless something in the drive train is slipping, the only thing that will cause high RPM is the wrong rear end ratio. Engine performance will not affect RPM. RPM is related to gear ratio only.
Right! Thanks
Great to see dad again!
Show up at Pizza Plus on Tuesday and have lunch with us. You can see him any time
So Paul, not only did the Ford household have an electric car, they also had a charging set up in the garage. The Detroit electric had Edison batteries in it. They had lithium /iron cells. Amazing!
Hi Paul, It's Denis here again about my 31 Sedan 'Basil' that's stuck in Top Gear! Thanks for recent reply, but I'm no wiser to understand what to do! With the Shifter Tower off I can see how the selector 'C' shape forks operate 1st and 2nd. But I can't see what the shifter operates to engaged or disengaged Top Gear...or in my case get it reattached to the shifter. I'm new to Model A's and not a mechanic, and Andrews Vol 1 illustrations doesn't help me at all.
Hi paul!!! Hope Gandalf is doing super well on that tour :)
Still in a dark box.
I'm surprised that you had trouble with those names at 13:20, They sound like Ham callsigns.
Hahhaaaa!! 3 DE K6FRC
I have rotted driver sill wood on my 1930 Model A. How do I get the wood out and the sill plate off?
Paul in your Introduction to Bob he outlined his training in the Navy as electronics tech and shipboard duties and then on to communications for the forest service. Like father like son, perhaps next time Bob could introduce us to your Navy service,Sparks.
All I did was work on big radio equipment. And got paid to go to college. Bob did real work and service.
@@ModelA Every job in the military is important, thank you for your service Paul.
P.S. any insight to Navy communications surplus
The last Navy surplus anything I bought was a R-390A receiver around 20 years ago (or longer). It has been restored and I still have it.
@@ModelA Always wanted an R-390, got rid of my SP-600 more's the pity. 73
I have 2 of the 390A's. I restored a 390 (non-A) many years ago. Other than having beautiful audio, I prefer the filters on the 390A over the non-A.
I'm the God-fearing,
Gun toting, Flag waving Conservative you were warned about.
Great tee shirt. Great video, Paul!
Boom! Hahaa! Thank you
Battery going dead could also be the generator cut-out switch contacts are not releasing under low/no current load conditions. I emailed in a question about my wiper motor, hope you have time to answer the question, thank you. Like the channel
That is true. Since he mentioned he had an alternator, we skipped that.
POPS FOR PRESIDENT!
He's too honest to be President
@@ModelA Funny! Spend as much time with him as possible. I lost my dad to Stomach Cancer in 2005. There's not a day, I don't miss him or think about something we did together. He was a pilot, I'm a Hot Air Balloon pilot. We enjoyed flying together alot. If he's up to it, I think your followers would love to have Bob share his vast knowledge with us. I know that California Summer heat can be brutal, so have these inside for him. So many of our Greatest Generation have died and can't share their experience with us. Those that are, should while they still can. WE ALL LOVE HIM TOO! Enjoy every minute!
With the love of The "A"s driven any to EFI & Electronic timing... no points or carb? Seems that it could be more reliable & add A/C a better driver :-)
I know one fella who put EFI on his Model A. It didn't last long. Carburetors and points are just too reliable and simple.
I like Mr. Guimarin’s T shirt. Miss the Let’s Go Brandon cap. 🤣
Ha!! Yea, the snowflakes kept unsubscribing.
Man, at first, I thought you were talking about DD-557! Sorry about that. I had to dig a little to figure out that it was DD-821, correct?
Correct!
Hi: I am looking at an old ford, just wondering what year or years were wooden spoked wheels used???? The car is a 2 door coupe. Thanks
I think they stopped doing wood spoke wheels around 1925-ish. I'm probably wrong
Check out the latest iron trap garage video. Tons of Model A parts
I can't bring myself to watch UA-camrs who butcher Model As. It hurts my positivity.
@@ModelA it’s an old parts cache all up for sale, so a positive outcome
They still chop up Model As. I don't want to see that.
I totally understand and I feel the same. On this video just a lot of stock parts for sale. Wasn’t trying to start anything,just letting you know about the parts
@@hammerandhatchetengineerin4967 Thank you, man!
Hi paul just wanted to ask, does the number on the engine block count as a VIN number? im trying to get my model a truck legal to drive in town
Most places, no.
Oh, so what would you put down
The VIN can be found on the frame rail about where the driver's ;eft foot would rest. You have to pull the body and left splash apron to see it. If your DMV is willing to accept whatever you tell them, I guess you could try registering using the number stamped on the engine and see if it is clear. There is a chance it is the same (but not likely).
@@ModelAyeah more than likely because we changed the engine but we have another frame we can tell them the number on that🤣. I don't think they'd wanna take it apart, I'll hand em a wrench and tell em "get to work".we have a certificate of title but the DMV wants a vin number, it's been kind of a struggle. How's Bob doing?
I have had to tow a Model A to DMV with the body loose and jack it up off the frame so someone could inspect the VIN before they issued a title before. Bob is doing great!
thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for the visit, Paul!
A treasure for sure.
I do appreciate all you do Paul and I learn from and enjoy your videos, however I hope your book is not like some books that are out there which say complete book or complete restoration, because they are very incorrect. They are not complete at all.
Thank you, my friend! No way, the book is just going to be FAQ's. Not even going to try and pretend it is a guide to restoration, it's just going to be more like a book version of these videos
@@ModelA awesome. I am ready to buy it now
@@ModelAI knew it would be a good book with your extreme knowledge, but that was my only concern when I see books like I mentioned. Thank you for your video and reply
@@truthreigns7 I understand completely! Clickbait book titles suck
@@ModelA Yes sir
Paul maybe you can ask your dad Bob if he knows what car Henry's wife (Clara) drive? not that he's that old, ha ha but he might know.
I have sat in Clara's car!! It's in one of my old videos somewhere.
Hi Paul I think she had an electric car at one stage , may be Baker Electric .
Greetings from Australia 🚕🦘
The Baker was her runaround rig, but not her goin to town rig. I have been in her goin to town rig.
@@ModelA I had heard that Clara drove a Detroit electric. I'm not sure if Henry was happy with that although he and Thomas Edison were good friends. The First model A was given to Edison, True?
@@dalemettee1147 Word on the street is that was true. FYI- I have personally touched that car.
May i ask a personal question? Why has your dad got a different surname. If im overstepping the boundaries i apologize. You of cause dont have to answer my question.
I'm adopted
Thank you for answering my question. And by the way I love watching your channel. I just love model A,s
Who's better than Bob? I can't imagine the information he's privie to. Is there a doctor in the house,yes Paul and Bob. Thank you.
You're right, Dean!