A (Update) for our 1928 Ford Roadster Barn Find
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- Опубліковано 25 вер 2021
- Just giving you all a update on our 1928 Ford Model A Roadster barn Find, It’s been almost 6 weeks since we pulled it out of a barn and thought we should let you all know what we are planning for it
#Classiccar #barnfind #FordModleA #roadster - Авто та транспорт
When they towed this old car down the road instead of trailering it I knew this treasure was in trouble .
My heart sank when he pulled the door off the shed to get the car out...
Same here the resale value on those rims those spoke rims they're worth a lot of money if they're in good condition it's nothing to have them re-chromed and the spokes adjusted just need to take them to a wheel right
@@georgeshipps6415 they were never chrome originally, Mr. Ford was big on black
I'm sorry, but...Lord, please rescue this car from these 2 idiots. 🙄
Sad to see these 2 stooges not knowing the history of the car
Yep.. doesn't matter whether it gets hot rodded or restored they need to do a good years worth of research into which ever direction they want to go because right now they are just farting around with it without a clue at all. It's disappointing to observe.
@@Nick-Kingsley it does matter.. that car could be made 100% restored period..modded just fucks up permanently a possible museum quality restored classic... the youngins are fucking idiots.. what a shame..
Well said. Could not agree more. This is hard to watch....
Amen…All we can do is pray. Someone with the cash and the means please intervene!
Great find! Do NOT get rid of the stock wheels! They have a lot more class than the junky looking wheels you just put on. You can find new tires and tubes for the old wheels!!
I agree
Coker Tires and tubes. Or go to your local motorcycle shop for tubes.
Please, don't keep killing this old beauty/
Please return to your nursing home
Gentlemen, with all due respect, i strongly suggest that you keep this car entirely original and i'm pretty sure that you could get a very good price for this vehicule, from a collector that will have the knowledge to restore it. Thanks! Johnny, Montréal, Canada.
Apparently, their respect for the history here is nonexistant. Sad.
the half - jokers squeezed out the old lady somewhere , the pores would paint her
Totally Agree! Keep it as original as supremely possible--and NOT just for the monetary worthiness--but the striking value historically.
Ford made over a million model a’s. It’s just another car
Hi guys. I hope by now you realize exactly what you have in your possession. If you don't, you possess one of the very first Model A's ever produced. Note the emergency brake handle being on the left side of the driver., red steering wheel, & what is called a "powerhouse" generator.
I beg of you to get in contact with someone in a local Model A club so that they can give you better guidance & recommendations as to what to do with your "diamond in the rough". You have a real "gem" there. It would be a travesty to destroy her. Careful consideration & thought should be given with your next actions with this car. There are many of us in the hobby that would give their eye teeth to have the opportunity to own such a rare car.
A word to the wise: "it's only original once"
Keep it original, that's an awesome find.
It’s a damn shame that you guys are not restoring that car! You would not believe what it’s worth restored compared to what you thinking of doing to it.
Gentleman, this is a true “early” 28 roadster, give away signs are the left hand emergency brake, red steering wheel, the generator and no tail light. With the metal being as dent free as it is, along with very little rust, this is a “one of a kind “ barn find. Would suggest either doing a power wash and leaving as much as you can as is, or doing a one hundred percent restore. A total restore would be very easy as this one is in awesome condition and what it does need is readily available. Just my dime,,,,,,,,,looking forward to following your work. Thanks,,,,Topeka, Ks.
The beginning of wisdom is when you first realize the limits of your knowledge and have the humility to ask for advice or guidance. This will avert many mistakes and ultimate disaster.
Edit: I'm trying hard to give these guys the benefit of the doubt, but the longer I watch, the more I feel they are clueless about what they have. Guys, if you don't know what you have or what you should do with it, ask someone who does before you totally screw it up for yourselves. It's not a sign of weakness to ask for help.
I T-Totally agree,,,!! Its hutrting me to watch these clueless idiots probably ruin this time capsule of a car,,,!!
I knew something was up when they kept yelling and screaming like kids in the first video. Its like turning Diamond into coal. As a fan of Jennings motor sports, someone who appreciate all cars, its a shame the A model fell into their hands....
Isn't there a whiney nag sub somewhere you can complain to?
Wow, both of you guys have a belt slippin' upstairs. Good to be young, keep the vids comin'!
I would keep it stock. Don’t make it a hot rod.
Keep the entire car, including the spoked wheels and tires, bone stock. To hotrod a car of that rarity would be a total mistake. Before you do anything to it, research everything pertaining to Model A's, and learn something about what you have. Too many people butcher valuable, rare old vehicles, without any intelligent forethought.
why are you throwing those metal bits around? even if you dont care about this car, at least sell it to someone who does. they will pay handsomely for it. if you put all those modern parts in it, its going to ruin any potential value you might of gotten from selling it as is.
Notice your roadster pickup's emergency brake is on the left side of the cab. That means the pickup was built before June 1928, a very early car that many people call an "AR" model. Take a look at the firewall on the driver's side just above the horizontal split and steering column. See if you find the production date stamped in there in the format MM DD YY. Also, note the engine number on the left side of the block. Would be interesting if the original motor was still in there (fat chance.)
Best I can tell it's about a May 28 production date from what I can see in the videos. It's got some of the early features and some of the later features, so it's definitely not what would be considered a "Very Early 28" car. I'm not terribly familiar with the Canadian production cars though, and I know they phased out certain features at different times than Ford did here in the States. Notice it doesn't have the earliest choke rod bracket on the bottom of the gas tank, and it's got a shift tower with the boss for a front mount E brake handle, and I don't see any of the early wheels (other than maybe the right rear) which would indicate the early braking system.
@@dlshady Good sleuthing! Knowing the engine serial number would be interesting. Ford was making a lot of refinements in the first half of 1928, as you've noted.
@@mafcawebmaster4237 Oddly enough it looks to have the VE doors without the internal reinforcing ribs on it, but a lot of other things I see are later production. Still a great find regardless!
What roadster pickup? Wasn't any in this video
sadly they are going to kill it
Deberían considerar mantener las llantas originales, ya que la dirección es mecánica, y necesariamente ese rodado más delgado hace la maniobra más liviana a la hora de virar, además del peso extra que ocasionan esas llantas mas anchas sobre las puntas de eje, etc..
Es un vehículo hermoso, muy hermoso en su concepto original, además de incrementar su valor histórico, al estar en condiciones más originales, obtener las llantas no es tarea tan difícil, dado que es el mismo rodado y llanta que el modelo A de Ford.
Buen video, muy divertido !!
Gentlemen, with all due respect if u dont now what the hell u are doing sell to some one that will keep the car all original from the tires to the body dont be jerks
I am pretty sure the "grenade looking thing" is the light switch housing that connected to the bottom of the steering column. The horn rod and headlight switch runs through the column at the top of the steering wheel, and contacts the wiring harness inside that housing.
You guys need to get on the HAMB and start reading on traditional hot rods.. and also the Ford Barn if you want to go the restored route with it. So far it seems like you have no plan, or any idea really what you're doing. Irrespective of it being an AR (early) Model A, you need to have a proper plan of where you want to go with it and at the moment it seems you don't have a clue. You have no idea how lucky you were to find that in the condition it is in.. and probably like so many others watching afraid you will just butcher it. Which ever way you go with it (restored or hot rodded) you really need to keep it tasteful..
I seriously doubt that's going to happen. So far it's all been a joke for them, thinking they're creating entertaining content. The real joke will be on them when they find out how much they've devalued it's condition and originality.
THAT will be entertaining.
As I feared, butchering it.
Watching these guys reminds me of the movie Tobacco Road.
The part you have in you hand at 2:25 is the light selection switch It goes on the bottom of the steering column
the color was Niagara blue with Duchess Blue trim and French gray stripes
That is an awesome rig. A true survivor! Make it run and drive, perhaps trade it for something more roddable. They dont build those any more. Runnin drivin is more value. George moir has parts.
when something worthy is in the wrong hands... i can just hope u guys know what to do with it...
just an idea.. u should trade it with a museum for a car that fit more to your "situation"
Nice ,rumble seat! Too
It's been 65+ years since I had my 1929 Model A Roadster but I "think" that bulb-shaped device you found controls either the tail lights/brake lights...maybe. Good job so far guys!!!
Thanks!! yeah after you said that i looked it up and i think you are right!
Controls headlights. It fixes to bottom end of steering column held in place with a wire hoop/clip.
PLEASE DO NOT BUTCHER THIS CAR KEEP IT ORIGINAL !!
There's a right way to do things and a wrong way. I'm fearful of how this is going. Please get someone with experience to advise and help you.
That ol' jalopy is an awesome find, congrats! If I were you, I'd get the necessary wiring and get 'er running, keep the stock wheels for now, and check out Secrets of Speed online. It may be rated for 40hp from the Rouge, but with Charlie Yapp's advice and products, you can bring it up fast!
My friend helped me find a MODEL-T, he offered me a 6 cylinder for it... I bought it because he had it overhauled... we put it on my model t... I took it apart to sand blast the frame and piece by piece the rest... I bought newer rims and tires, oh my God I'm very happy... we are going on a trip around the USA when we finish... I am putting signals and what ever I need to make it street legal...
aw man that's so cool! that sounds like a lot of fun to do road trips with!
Please restore that gem to its original look. Not another hot rod. So few of those things left in the world. It’d be a shame to not bring it back.
Before you hook up the battery, it is 6 volt positive ground. Just so you know ahead of time.
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing this car. One can still find these antiques. It will be great to see the progress on this car.
Thanks Glad you enjoyed it
Beautiful thank you kiss Brazil thank you 👌👏👏👏
Thank you! Cheers!
Stock for me ! I hate hot rods ! But I do like the seats !
This reminds me of the scene near the end of "Treasure of the Sierra Madre" where the bandits take the bags of gold dust and cut them open and the gold dust blows away in the wind. They just thought it was sand; didn't know the value of what it was. Don't let this car "blow away in the wind", so to speak. No disrespect intended. Just want to see a little respect paid to a rare find, and the responsibility that goes with being the caretakers of that find. Sure, if this was a later '28 or '29, thousands were hot rodded. Just the wire wheels alone are rare. 1928-1929 21" wheels are fairly common, but these are early '28 wheels which are not interchangable with other '28 - '29 model A's. Keep the car together, notify your local Model A club and get some expert guidance.
Fun & very nice vidio🥂👍😊
thanks!
Dont throw those AR wheela away. They are hard to find because not so many AR's were made.
I know this isn't any of my business, but I hope you guys keep this car original since it's intact.
Luv the slippers
thanks lol
I restored a 1928 Chevy to original. It's tragic watching this rare car being destroyed.
Would love to buy this car !
Like taking the Mona Lisa and painting a mustache on it….
there's plenty of nice folks on youtube that can advice these guy's good intentions to rescue this M-A...?
STOCK !!! If you restore to original this car will bring big money !!!
28 AR (1928 Model A Roadster) In that era, the lever on left of wheel was called the "Spark."
That is the lightswitch boys. It goes on the bottom of the steering box.
Oh okay, yeah I didn't think it was a grenade lol
Pink slippers ? Girly boy
that rear compartment was known as a "RUMBLE SEAT"!
I think the thing you guys were trying to figure out is a block heater that fits into a radiator hose? I have one that looks super similar that came with an old 48 cj2a project I got.
I really hope you guys will keep that car original as you can remember they are not making any more of those in there getting to be rare do you some research on the car in the value of it in his original state I’m not telling you to restore it to brand new but I assure you you would have lots of fun in it if you just get it roadworthy get the metal fixed and give it a patina look something that child I seen in your arm will remember for the rest of his life
Thanks! yeah that's the plan!
The part sitting above the spark plugs that you called the coil is actually the distributor cap, and the lever controls spark advance. They probably do make electronic advance, or vacuum advance for that engine, vacuum advance would be ideal, but keeping it original has a certain value to it. Especially considering how rare it is. You guys don't even know just how special your find is. Luckily all parts for that car are still in production, but be careful because parts can be expensive.
I'm no petrol head but sorry, I can't bear to watch a lovely antique 'improved'.
Look up Iron Trap Garage on you tube. He has lots of old ford parts.
grettinns from costa rica central america i hope to see the model 1928 lioke a new car.
Hi, well i don't know about getting it like NEW! but we are in the process of getting it running!! stay tuned for more videos to come!!
tankes
Hopefully you have the original seats and getting them reupholstered if I spelled it correctly
Rocking the camemberts lol
That piece you had with the wires attached to it you had lights and everything attaches to that but it's probably wore out and needs to be replaced with the new one at the end of your steering wheel.
You guys have a really special car, it would be a shame to modify it any more than is necessary.
Rumble seat. Because you're over the back axle and muffler, hence "rumble."
I really hope you guys didn't throw away the original floor boards that would be such a shame! Please do not destroy this car!
the Car is early ( hand brake is on the outside for the driver) to mid 1928 ( the bumper are closed end's) Roster with a heavy duty clutch The is AR is the type of wheels lugs used
Again, coherently please.
That electrical piece is the original headlight switch. Also the lever on the left of the steering column is the spark advance.
Nice
Thanks
Even if you don't use those rims don't damage them they are worth a lot of money you people need to realize what you have and what it's worth that car is worth a lot of money and in the condition it's in it's definitely worth a lot of money like a lot of people have already said to you it doesn't hurt to ask questions the only dumb questions are the questions on ask so get some help
Los admiro ...son los mejores
Gracias
That part you just threw away is the light switch assembly at the end of your steering rod Shaft
So the drone as shown is not the drone being offered for sale. Becareful
Respect it and keep it orginal. Don't do anything to it you don't know is original.
Or you will fk it and regret it. It's rare and needs to be preserved.
You should probably listen to the comments. This isn't one to destroy, and you're possibly lose a lot of viewers if this ones not treated right. You've got the most sought after Ford model in all of existence in your garage.
Something tells me that this ol' gal isn't going to get to get the restoration it deserves.
You have a great early 28 with the multiple disk clutch, left hand brake, early headlight switch, and early Abel Starter. All of which is very desirable of Model A Ford owner and Ford Clubs. A Great car to restore. It has the early powerhouse generator. Finding one in original condition ir rare these days, since most of them are gone. All reproduction metal parts are available for purchase at Bratton's Model A Ford Parts or Snyder's Model A Ford Parts. HOPE YOU CONSIDER REStorATION. They are not making any more of them. They are part of U.S. History!
The plate on the passenger side of the firewall that is hard to read is a patent plate. Same as on every Model A (repros are available.). Get some sandpaper and rub over the engine number. You should find a 5-pointed star and then A and then numbers and another 5-pointed star. On the spark plugs, if they're Champions, the top nut unscrews so that you can remove the porcelain part to clean it! Don't lose the internal cup washer. The crank you found in the back isn't for a Model A :(
thanks for your input, so we manage to get some numbers off the engine, it was hard to tell but looks like A96872 cant be sure but that's are best guess
@@MuddyRascals Engine #96872 was made on Apr 23, 1928. Unless you confirm that serial number with the one on top of the frame, driver's side, behind the first body bolt, you can't be sure it's the original. But if it is, lucky you!
@@MuddyRascals The dash rail had Robertson screws so I'm inclined to think it's probably a Canadian built car and if so, the original engine number should be a (STAR)CA######(STAR) format. But since we're talking about a 90+ year old car, the chances of the engine being it's original are fair at best.
Honestly, people are getting upset over these two having this vehicle. Oh well. That can do what they’d like with it because it’s theirs. Stop telling them to sell it. If they break it or mess it up, that’s on them. Might be hard for some people watch a beauty potentially go to waste, but you’re just mad you don’t have it😂
Please read the comments - it's not just some old Ford. It's a particular model that's scarce. Be careful about how you handle it. Yes. it's rusty, but it's intact and is one of just a few like it.
If it were me fellows I'd keep the car as original as possible it would go worth more in original condition ! Cars like this one are hard to find ! Please restore it to original condition ! Good luck with it !👍👍
This car is a survivor and needs to be left original as is. Get it running don’t sand it don’t paint keep the wire wheels on it. iits only original one time.
Should come up with a plan and get to the gettin.
that's the distributor oiler fitting
It 6 volts positve ground ya hook the ground up to the positive side whether ya use 12 volts or 6 volts an the grond wire go to the positve side of the battery
oh! I guess it's a good thing we didn't put a battery in it yet, thanks for letting us know!
Here goes grandpa's garage up in smoke
It goes on the end of the steering wheel shaft!
That lever is the "advance" to advance the timing. It doesn't actually change any adjustment to the points themselves. The distributor isn't the coil. Tires and wheels are not the same thing. God bless you, you guys are fun to watch and obviously get along well, but you need to learn some basic terminology. Honestly, it's refreshing to see guys comfortable enough to be affectionate towards each other. We need a little more love and a little less attitude in this world. Love your people, and make sure they know it.
Definitely stock tires, what are you thinking...
Auto del 1928 nata con i cerchi a raggi vederla con cerchi in alluminio è un vero pugno in faccia
What size is the motor you installed?
You guys are totally awesome plus you're funny I can't wait to see the finished car
thanks! glad you like the videos
You don’t know what fun is until you take a model T or model A out muddin with milk crates as seats ..
I see many years of fun if you guys do it right
yeah that does sound like fun! Now your giving us good ideas lol
@@MuddyRascals I’ve had Model T’s go where a 4x4 couldn’t
@@hotwire62 Haha that's awesome!!
Stick with the spoke wheels.
I really hope the Ford get that original shape with restore, as it should. Makes me hurt to see the video about to drag that great car from it´s original shelter...
Sock tires
It's also better for the car
It'll go faster if it's later With stock Tires
What's with the blue slippers?
Acid etch the block numbers
Did you find the radiator cap/Ornament?
No we didn't! we will have to get a new one i guess
I predict disaster if these guys keep throwing the parts around. They don't appear to display the respect this car deserves.
Yeah I don't think you wanna know how people used to treat these cars back in the day then...
Sorry folks, I feel like I'm watching an episode of Newhart with Darryl and his brother Darryl.
Same as a j-8
Early fords have a postive ground
Yeah that's what we have been told, we had no clue of that before!
Red steering wheel is 1928. Keep it!
Absolutely horrifying to watch
Try to restore it closest to what it was! It will be worst a lot more!
Класс!!