You Won't Believe the TROUBLE I Got Myself Into This Time!

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  • Опубліковано 15 лип 2023
  • ‪@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage‬ and ‪@jetskijim007‬ are done with the River Run and on to the next adventure! This project and plan is going to be a crazy one! Follow along this series as Merlin and Jim start a project in Ohio to get this gem polished up and ready to drive all the way back to Arizona. You won't believe what Merlin buys and what goes wrong along the way! Head over to ‪@PieceNGrease‬ to check out the story on this car! This adventure is going to be EPIC!
    Thank you ‪@industrialinjection‬ for sponsoring me on this roadtrip. Thank you ‪@ModelA‬ and ‪@thehoserz‬ for the help in getting this running!

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  • @ramjam720
    @ramjam720 11 місяців тому +77

    Famous last words... Custer: Let's go teach those Indians a lesson Merlin: Hey Desiree, let's drive a 92 year old Model A from Ohio to Arizona. Some men are very brave, some men are very wise... and then there is Merlin. Gotta love it. ❤

  • @marvincarter870
    @marvincarter870 11 місяців тому +12

    Merlin got a nice old Model A there. Nice meeting Jimmy's Dad and having Jimmy's help.

    • @gragor11
      @gragor11 11 місяців тому +2

      Yes. Nice to meet the dad and Everybody needs to have a Jimmy to help them along.

  • @kenmurray4232
    @kenmurray4232 11 місяців тому +21

    This should prove out to be quite the adventure going from Ohio to Arizona. The respect to the original buyer is always good. Giving Merl a new life is what these cars were made for. Travel the country and enjoy them. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to part 2.

  • @timpowell3255
    @timpowell3255 11 місяців тому +53

    You just never cease to amaze me at the knowledge you posses about things in general !
    It doesn't matter it its diesel or gas powered two or four wheel drive or even just two wheels. You can take it from scratch and make it shine almost like new.
    I thank you for sharing your passion for anything mechanical as its fasinating to watch you bring things to life. Stay safe and be blessed Sir. ✌️❤️🙏

  • @donwilliams3626
    @donwilliams3626 11 місяців тому +17

    As teacher at that Ole' school, I think you should give yourself an "A+". This old car has a story to tell and I'm going to PieceNGrease to hear the rest of it.

  • @terryhayward7905
    @terryhayward7905 11 місяців тому +8

    When you said 6 volt battery, my first thought was Model A, beautiful old machinery.

  • @williamrogge6268
    @williamrogge6268 11 місяців тому +56

    Thanks, Merlin. And thanks to Jimmy. It is always a pleasure to see that American ingenuity is alive and well.

  • @Crewsy
    @Crewsy 11 місяців тому +18

    Getting it going and driving it from Ohio to Arizona sounds like quite the adventure and your plans (necessity) to stay off the interstate means you’ll have a lot more to enjoy looking at as you make your way.
    Looking forward to part 2.

  • @rockercover
    @rockercover 11 місяців тому +5

    Parting with an antique seems it would be too tough to do. What a find.

  • @WA7ALUT
    @WA7ALUT 11 місяців тому +41

    MERLIN knowing you and your channel and meeting you at WRECKER GAMES Nothing can shock me only gets me excited for your next awesomeness project. From another Gen X who thinks like you do.❤

    • @gregsullivan8956
      @gregsullivan8956 11 місяців тому +4

      Last year Boomer, good stuff!

    • @jeffclark2725
      @jeffclark2725 11 місяців тому +5

      He is always finding new adventures to get into

    • @bobbq9290
      @bobbq9290 11 місяців тому +4

      That's my Bro

  • @peterfiske6701
    @peterfiske6701 11 місяців тому +19

    It’s just cool to see car/truck guys getting together. People getting together.

    • @larrybe2900
      @larrybe2900 11 місяців тому +4

      These kids tinkering around at dad's house making stuff really work. lol

  • @imtonedeaf1
    @imtonedeaf1 11 місяців тому +4

    Another mornin with merlin what wonderful day

  • @PieceNGrease
    @PieceNGrease 11 місяців тому +17

    We had the best time and are so thankful and happy to have had this experience with all of you!! Jim....i cracked up when i saw all the chili😂😂😂😂

  • @1944chevytruck
    @1944chevytruck 11 місяців тому +2

    AWESOME CONGRATS!.... Merlin, you need 5 acreage and 4 huge barns.

  • @joebethune5330
    @joebethune5330 11 місяців тому +10

    Great story Merlin, looking forward to the road trip. Definitely checking out Piece n grease, Tim & Jennifer look like real nice folk.
    Enjoy your adventure, you and Desi sure bring home for us all❤

  • @ernestpaul2484
    @ernestpaul2484 11 місяців тому +3

    I did pause the video at the beginning when you said to put in the comments what we thought you bought. After having been sub'd for a while there is no telling what you have come up with. So now it is back to the regularly scheduled programming.

  • @danrussell3439
    @danrussell3439 11 місяців тому +9

    The Model A is in great shape and the buildings and scenery..beautiful

  • @Kentucky921
    @Kentucky921 11 місяців тому +22

    Regardless of the outcome, this will be a bucket list dream of a lifetime trip, good luck and we’ll all be watching your progress!!!

  • @kevbev1524
    @kevbev1524 11 місяців тому +7

    Wow...
    That's cool...
    You have all those spare parts at home you just inventoried from that desert oasis. 😊
    Casey LaDelle is looking for a runabout to have around for fun with his family and a older group of guys that do camping adventures. 😊
    Good luck with the travel.

  • @bigjay6743
    @bigjay6743 11 місяців тому +9

    It's nice to have a bunch of projects then you're not just waiting for parts on one. This way there's always something to do.

  • @DaleWheeldon
    @DaleWheeldon 11 місяців тому +9

    your just an awesome man who knows awesome people merlin

  • @eformance
    @eformance 11 місяців тому +2

    I appreciate that you didn't just Roadkill this thing, taking it to bits and fixing it up before hitting the road is A-OK in my mind!

  • @stevenstritenberger1761
    @stevenstritenberger1761 11 місяців тому +10

    You guys were only an hour and a half away from me. Nice ride Merlin, couldn't be in better hands now!

    • @ripvanrevs
      @ripvanrevs 11 місяців тому

      They were an hour and a half from me. That means we are right next to each other or 3 hours away!!

  • @michaelwojdyla8953
    @michaelwojdyla8953 11 місяців тому +10

    Best channel out here to date. Absolutely love watching your content sir. You knowledge of anything automotive never ceases to amaze me!

  • @jayraybourn9229
    @jayraybourn9229 11 місяців тому +4

    I'd drive it across the country. I could probably get my wife to go along with me if I let her drive from time to time. We've been broke down on the side of the road a few times in my old junk. What's life without a little adventure

  • @carlbukowsky1931
    @carlbukowsky1931 11 місяців тому +2

    So where are ya'll today? That trip across the USA in a Model A is definitely a dream come true! Safe journey. Brings back memories of me, down in San Antonio in the late fifties, just playing in Grandpa's wooden single bay garage, climbing on over his Model A Coupe. I was just eight, but I thought it was the coolest old car; running boards, big steering wheel, spoke wheels, the smell, and loved to hear that Model A horn! Thanks Merlin!

  • @Cadwerx1
    @Cadwerx1 11 місяців тому +8

    One thing for sure, I dont think it will be any worse than what Derek had (VGG). So there will be hope. Everyone have a great day!!

  • @mikemullay5622
    @mikemullay5622 11 місяців тому +1

    Derek Bieri, with Paul Shinn's help drove a '29 Model A sedan all the way to Tennessee from wherever he got it, and made it. I am sure you can to. Model A's made lots of trips to California on the Mother Road (Route 66) during the depression and later. I had a junior high English teacher who regularly drove a '31 Model A coupe to and from school. I thought she was the coolest teacher ever.

  • @markrobertson9015
    @markrobertson9015 11 місяців тому +4

    I knew you were getting a model A. You said put it in the comments and by the time you were talking about her you opened the garage door. What a jewel you have there. This is going to be another epic series. Your right to if you don't like this stuff there's something wrong with you. Awesome take care. Safe travels to you.

  • @Antony_Pt
    @Antony_Pt 11 місяців тому +3

    Merlin Ohh boy 😋 see yours videos so cool. Thanks for share. 🙏✌️😎

  • @lewismocaby3646
    @lewismocaby3646 11 місяців тому +4

    What a find, definitely a great project that was taken care of to the best of their abilities for as long as they owned it. You can’t hardly find that sort of preservation in this day and age, people aren’t raised like that anymore.
    I just ran across a couple of the overhead valve conversions for that four banger this morning. I paused the video to go back on Facebook to try and find it in case you were interested Merlin, unfortunately I couldn’t seem to dig it up again. Vintage Speed Equipment Show it off buy/sell/trade is the name of the group I’m in that the add popped up on in case you wanted to look for it. Really dig looking thru the adds myself but have to stop myself from buying more magnesium slot wheels or the American Racing spindle mount spoke wheels every time I find a set there. Anyway, looking forward to seeing your journey in the A and wishing you the best of luck with your new toy.

  • @botfoblhrp
    @botfoblhrp 11 місяців тому +2

    when i was a young man , i worked for a gentleman who was a harvester for 40 years. he told me when he was young he had a model a and had a babit go out , so to get home he slapped in a piece of pork rhine☺️. then afrer home he replaced the bearing correct and run for alot more years.

    • @KrisD007
      @KrisD007 11 місяців тому +1

      Love those stories!

  • @Rattlecanjeff
    @Rattlecanjeff 11 місяців тому +3

    Can’t wait! What an epic trip.

  • @DreamWeaver8063
    @DreamWeaver8063 11 місяців тому +4

    Welcome to Ohio Merlin!!!!!
    Love your channel ❤

  • @BFVgnr
    @BFVgnr 11 місяців тому +2

    Casey LaDelle's channel just had a neat video where there's guys who take their old Model T and Model A out on the woods to go wheeling. Super cool old cars.
    There's also the story of Ralph Bagnold, who navigated the Libyan Sand Sea in the 1920-30s, which made possible the Long Range Desert Reconnaissance Group of the British forces during WW2 in North Africa.

  • @pallidbustofpallas4679
    @pallidbustofpallas4679 11 місяців тому +5

    Never know what Merlin might get up to but it's always fun to watch! Love this channel!

  • @bradleymadosh911
    @bradleymadosh911 11 місяців тому +8

    Merlin you and Jimmy are hard workers and quick at that. Always good to see Jimmy helping you do things. Thank you Jimmy for being such a good friend of Merlin's and helping him. That is a nice car you got there. Always have good content on your Channel.

    • @larrybe2900
      @larrybe2900 11 місяців тому +5

      Taking it out of the rust belt can only be good for the car.

  • @hamiam2243
    @hamiam2243 11 місяців тому +2

    I figured it was a tri five Thunderbird nobody in the right mind would drive a model A all the way across the country 🤠

  • @a2zdan221
    @a2zdan221 11 місяців тому +3

    Great save, videoing is cool but actually hands-on will bring a smile to those like me that understand 😀

  • @grumpybear5305
    @grumpybear5305 11 місяців тому +1

    There is no telling what your gonna buy next, you do everything, jet ski , boats old trucks, cars,

  • @rickhay9782
    @rickhay9782 11 місяців тому +4

    Tim you have a new subscriber sir...awesome vehicles, nice banner on garage wall 👍

  • @TundeEszlari
    @TundeEszlari 11 місяців тому +7

    Impressive video, keep it up, Merlin. 😁

  • @patrickgilhooly8340
    @patrickgilhooly8340 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for buying a vintage ford. You are a genius when it comes to fixing these cars. Thank you for sharing. Videos are SO FINE

  • @bombardier3qtrlbpsi
    @bombardier3qtrlbpsi 11 місяців тому +3

    What a Beauty of a ride!!
    13:43 the blue flag on drivers side.👍

  • @trialnterror
    @trialnterror 11 місяців тому +3

    Morning sir! Looking forward to my morning coffee with you!

  • @robertottwell605
    @robertottwell605 11 місяців тому +3

    That Jimmy’s a good friend what a adventure.

  • @tomsisk6811
    @tomsisk6811 11 місяців тому +2

    Cool as always...Thanks gentlemen !

  • @Flip4Ford
    @Flip4Ford 11 місяців тому +3

    Looks like a fun new toy!

  • @timothybailey7118
    @timothybailey7118 11 місяців тому +2

    The Model A ( and the like) fan base is unfortunately disappearing. So important to preserve and display running samples of this era.

  • @jameskendrick573
    @jameskendrick573 11 місяців тому +2

    Mr merlin that is a beautiful ride just to see the smiles awesome I'm happy for you and your channel and what about that blue ford ❤

  • @johnmackenzie693
    @johnmackenzie693 11 місяців тому +3

    Well I guessed Model 'A' or a 'T' so I was right. Guess you got plenty spares for that after your Rattler battling trip up Route 66. She looks good, nice colour too.

  • @blackbuttecruizr
    @blackbuttecruizr 11 місяців тому +4

    Can't wait for this journey!

  • @mymad5558
    @mymad5558 11 місяців тому +3

    Got all my stuff thank you so much!! You guys are great. I’ll send pics soon

  • @oneeyedjack4727
    @oneeyedjack4727 11 місяців тому +1

    I played with an A model "doodle bug" on my grandpa's farm when I was in my early teens. I'm nearing 70 now. I can still remember how to start, run and tune it up. I would love to be able to join you on this project. Grandpa told me "all you need to do most of the work on an A model is a pair of pliers, and screw driver and a length of baling wire". I had a ball on that thing! Sadly it was destroyed in a barn fire along with other equipment. Can't wait for the next video!

    • @KrisD007
      @KrisD007 11 місяців тому +1

      Those were the good ole days

  • @coolhandluke85
    @coolhandluke85 11 місяців тому +4

    Cool to see you guys in my neck of the woods. Great video!

  • @Col-Hogan
    @Col-Hogan 11 місяців тому +3

    Another great adventure! I finished up my automotive career working on EV’s. But seeing the workings of the Model A is fascinating to me! Love what you do.

  • @oldbloke100
    @oldbloke100 11 місяців тому +2

    How good is it to have friends like Jimmy and Jim senior, another great adventure. looking forward to the next instalment.

  • @rtscott5899
    @rtscott5899 11 місяців тому +3

    What a great adventure, have fun.

  • @davidweidner1675
    @davidweidner1675 11 місяців тому +3

    Great 👍 adventure 👌

  • @hopwylds8483
    @hopwylds8483 11 місяців тому +2

    Cool to see you were right in my back yard
    Love your channel

  • @kalaehina814
    @kalaehina814 11 місяців тому +1

    Dang! From the Model A, to the square bodies, Flatbeds, and Jimmy Sr’s Cummins! Lots of automotive eye candy in this episode!! 😎

  • @BubbaJo
    @BubbaJo 11 місяців тому +2

    You’re a beast Merlin but FYI JetSki Jimmy is super fly😂 love his style

  • @beardedwonder8864
    @beardedwonder8864 11 місяців тому +3

    Lots of videos out there like this lately, which is awesome. But, this is the video series I’m looking forward to the most 🤘🇺🇸🤘

  • @1954shadow
    @1954shadow 11 місяців тому +3

    Will there be a, “Field Mouse Inspector,” waiting to bust you, when you get back home, lol!

    • @PieceNGrease
      @PieceNGrease 11 місяців тому +2

      We said the same thing😂😂

  • @kennethsmith6470
    @kennethsmith6470 5 місяців тому +1

    It's a treat to watch you work Merlin

  • @jackreed3445
    @jackreed3445 11 місяців тому +1

    I do hope you keep this "A" when you get it back home and just do the minimum amount of fixin' required. When you were talking about a rod rattle I wondered if it was just the brake rods rattling. I have read that they can make a heck of a noise and they sell anti-rattlers to stop that. Going to get real hot as you approach home.
    Waiting for the travel series back to AZ.
    jack

  • @johnme7049
    @johnme7049 11 місяців тому +1

    This is gonna be SWEET! I love this Merlin. Had a friend who had a '29 I think it was, won a lot of awards for it. It was a real beauty. He's gone now but he was almost as old as the car was. RIP Paul.

  • @Bigdaddyslasher
    @Bigdaddyslasher 11 місяців тому +1

    That mouse was hilarious. It was like nope I don't want to live in this loud thing anymore LOL

  • @skippyjones4195
    @skippyjones4195 11 місяців тому +3

    Merlin I’m sure it will be AMAZING can’t wait to see it 💪🏻👍✌️❤️

  • @jessiroobear2906
    @jessiroobear2906 11 місяців тому +2

    Golly, my husband and I knew exactly where you were when we saw that pond 😅 that's a good group there and amazed you're in our back yard! The next time you're in town, we'd love to buy y'all dinner, our treat!

  • @robertstevison1448
    @robertstevison1448 11 місяців тому +6

    Awesome adventure brother it's always an awesome adventure with you and your findings around the world lol

  • @joesephhitteman591
    @joesephhitteman591 11 місяців тому +2

    So cool , have a safe trip !

  • @007twm
    @007twm 11 місяців тому +2

    Great video Merlin. I'll be waiting for the next installment.

  • @MrThang33
    @MrThang33 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm sure you know about Casey LaDelle & saving a gentleman when he was out wheeling with a Model A club & was caught in a storm. I totally can see you having those adventures in it! New cars these days just don't have character like the old ones. Safe trip back to Arizona my friend! Can't wait to see your adventures!

  • @robertstevison1448
    @robertstevison1448 11 місяців тому +2

    Just be careful and take your time and take care of yourself brother that's going to be an awesome adventure in its self

  • @ZootSuitCooter
    @ZootSuitCooter 11 місяців тому +1

    Merlin, all this time I thought Jimmy was your brother. lol Y'all act like brothers.

  • @Westcoastjazzer
    @Westcoastjazzer 11 місяців тому +1

    Better hang a few of those water bags on the outside of the car, just like the dust bowl days!

  • @charlesalden9167
    @charlesalden9167 11 місяців тому +1

    Merlins Old School Garage best way to start my Sundays. Perfect of course Merlin a model A

  • @kimetherington2252
    @kimetherington2252 11 місяців тому +1

    I will definitely go to Piece-N-Grease, seeing how close they live to me! 30 mins down the road. This will be a good channel to watch! Thank you, guys, for turning me on to another good channel in my neck of the woods! Til next time, take care, and we'll see you on the next...😊

  • @monkeybarmonkeyman
    @monkeybarmonkeyman 11 місяців тому +1

    3:00 Those of us who've known about this fine dinery for what feels like eons refer to it as "Skuh Leen Eees"... the more fanciful way of saying Skyline's. 😛

  • @justinhobart8747
    @justinhobart8747 11 місяців тому +1

    I actually was guessing, right. Ever since I heard a six volt battery. A buddy of mine has one of those all original hidden in the garage... I've never seen it it's my whole life, and it has been buried with junk. I've only seen sections that were uncovered.. Marilyn, are you already back home??? I'm sure some of us would love to give you a wave down the road along the way. I'm in the quad city area. Huge car show, Monmouth llinois, but it's not till the 4th

  • @RedDawnWOLV
    @RedDawnWOLV 11 місяців тому +1

    I lived right next to Lebanon in the late 70s. It's changed a lot since then

  • @friedaspyder8485
    @friedaspyder8485 11 місяців тому +2

    Good episode. A real cliff hanger.

  • @marktaylor9083
    @marktaylor9083 11 місяців тому +1

    Anybody that likes Skyline Chili is alright in my book. While you were in Lebanon I hope you had time for dinner at LaRosa's. That's usually my second stop when visiting family in the suburbs of Cincinnati.

  • @Dwayne7834
    @Dwayne7834 11 місяців тому +1

    No telling with a 6 Volt battery. Probably something in the 30-40s. Thanks for sharing.

  • @homegrownson
    @homegrownson 11 місяців тому +3

    Let's guess an old REO although rather see a Model A Pickup, Sweet, it isn't the Pickup I wanted to see but still What an Amazing Model A

  • @michaelmeyer5347
    @michaelmeyer5347 11 місяців тому +1

    31 A.......one of my Favorites..bar none👍🤠👍

  • @gerryhartung736
    @gerryhartung736 11 місяців тому

    Back in 1962 I had a 5 window coupe 1930. Learned how to set timing with pin in timing cover. Had original manual to guide me. Learned a lot keeping that A BONE on the road. Painted it green with black fenders. Drivers front fender for sparetire mount, but no cowl bracket. So I just pumped tire full of air until it wouldn't fall out. No glove box just kept pliers, crescent wrench, and baleing wire in trunk.

  • @catman19
    @catman19 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi Merlin,,to loosen a head from a running A, just back off head bolts 2 or 3 turns & start it

  • @JoshOfAllThings
    @JoshOfAllThings 11 місяців тому +1

    Just started the video, but I'm hoping it's the Model A that we talked about at the boat ramp in St Louis!

  • @robertmassmann228
    @robertmassmann228 11 місяців тому +1

    I am amazed, we live about 5 miles from there. Have my own project challenge a 2012 BMW 750i with the worst engine. Has a bad knock when running. Oregonia, Ohio

  • @johnperun232
    @johnperun232 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanx For Sharing your Experience
    Have a Great Day 👍
    Great Content and Video

  • @jjtt7408
    @jjtt7408 11 місяців тому +1

    ONCE A YEAR YOU HAD TO DO THE BEARINGS IF YOU DROVE A LOT OF MILES BACK THEN THERE WAS A LOT OF MAINTENANCE HAD TO BE DONE TO KEEP IT ROLLING / A LOT OF GUYS PUT A PINTO MOTOR IN THEM AND THEN YOU CAN DRIVE IT A LOT WITH NO PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTOR / GOOD LUCK WITH IT

  • @bigjay6743
    @bigjay6743 11 місяців тому +1

    Can't wait for the next video on the 31👍

  • @aaronmcconnell7358
    @aaronmcconnell7358 11 місяців тому +1

    A cool restaurant near Cincinnati is the ford garage restaurant ,its a place you'd love. What a cool old car just a beautiful piece of history ,wishing you a safe fun trip home.

  • @jasondoss2651
    @jasondoss2651 11 місяців тому +3

    I knew I liked you for a reason it’s the Pepsi lol

  • @jeromed685
    @jeromed685 11 місяців тому +1

    That is the kind of trouble I am glad you are getting to. AWESOME!

  • @gragor11
    @gragor11 11 місяців тому +1

    26:51 going through all the things that need to be checked and perhaps fiddled with.
    This ain't going to be no Vice Grip Garage run back home. We hope.

  • @mikebelcher5111
    @mikebelcher5111 11 місяців тому +2

    Can't wait for part 2. Safe travels man

  • @mikerequa820
    @mikerequa820 11 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations merlin on the sweet ride!! Ya'll do some fine work . Love the color. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun enjoy