Sexiest work-truck in the world! 1931 Ford Model A phone truck at the MAFFI Museum in Michigan
Вставка
- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- Thank you to Model A Ford Foundation, Inc. (MAFFI) museum at the Gilmore Auto Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan for letting me borrow their 1931 Ford Model A phone truck for this review. This truck was in continuous service from mid-1931 until April 1940, the day the Bell employee who drove it the entire time retired. He bought the truck from New England Bell and restored it himself back to exactly how it was when it was in service. This is an absolutely stunning Model A in every way, and it drives excellent.
Visit the MAFFI museum online- www.maffi.org/...
If you don't want your Model A to break down, just subscribe! www.youtube.com...
"I AM THE WARRANTY" shirts- amzn.to/3zj7yZ1
How to buy a Ford Model A- • Ford Model A Buyer's G...
What motor oil to use in a Model A- • What motor oil is best...
How to shift the Ford Model A transmission- • How to shift gears in ...
How to check and change fluids in Model A- • How to check and chang...
How to lubricate a Model A- • How to lubricate a For...
How to do Model A front end alignment- • How to align Ford Mode...
How to set the timing in a Model A- • How to set Ford Model ...
How to properly adjust Model A brakes- • How to adjust Ford Mod...
Ford Model A daily driver- • Daily Driving a restor...
Why the Ford Model A is the best American car ever made- • They call it the "Best...
Thank you to the contributors of this channel for making this possible!
Valued monthly contributors:
Perry L. Wilson (MEGA donor)
Mark Limmer (MEGA donor)
Bruce Rice (MEGA donor)
Richard Varian
Louis Wilner
Nicholas W. Olson
John Hoffman
Replications Company
Ben Evans
Jeremy Latsko
Roger Green
Scott Fabel
Steve Barnacle
Michael Maxwell
Thomas Weber
Special thanks to key contributors:
William Forbes
Pogy Pogani
Mary A. Harkins
Virgil Kapp
Dale Munschy
Mike & Jill Phillips
James "Miles" Long
And Model A expert Carmen Gianforte
www.ModelAguy.com
"I AM the Warranty"
#paulshinn
Hi Paul the sound of a model A is like music......unique.
Absolutely! Who needs a radio?
Thanks. Iam 82 and have always wanted a Model A and I love looking at them
That’s a cool truck, and green is my favorite color on model As
Thanks for slinging the camera
@@ModelA Anytime!
Paul and Will, anytime you guys are at the museum, I'll make sure to get the truck out for you both to drive.
And THAT kind of caring is why I love you, man!! Thank you. Better have some security near the gate though!!
A special thank you for covering this. I've mentioned it before (forgive me for repeating myself). But my grandfather worked for Ma Bell from the 20s to the 60s. This truck would have been a contemporary of his earlier years. I've seen it in the museum several times, but getting to see it in action was awesome. Thanks for all you do, have a great week ~ Chuck
Thank you, Chuck!! Let's go for a spin in it next year, man. I'm sure Jerry will give us permission.
@@ModelA I don’t have the words to describe how awesome that would be!!
Paul & Tina, it’s a Saturday two’fer videos. Two cups of coffee and seeing a great truck, my grandfather worked for Bell South in WV for 40 years. The Gilmore is a gem, hopefully I’ll be back next year, KY Ken.
Dude, we have to go for a spin together in this truck. Next year, mark it in sharpie!
I thought the truck was cool, but the story behind it is just as cool ❤
Absolutely!!
I’m sitting here enjoying yours and Tina’s video (vintage truck lover here ) I had to laugh at the end, I’m recently out of the hospital nursing my left borrowed left kidney of 33 years! Happy for you, that you got your dream ride.
Oh, well bless you, man!! Will is talking about my left kidney because that's the one that was blocked and had surgery to remove a tumor. Now it is working again! Notice how I'm not all fat from retaining water anymore. I pray that your borrowed kidney and you stay healthy!
@@ModelA modern medicine is something, best of health to you.
Не перестаю восхищаться твоими автомобилями, Пол.
I can't stop admiring your cars, Paul.
I agree with you Paul, that phone truck is a rock star, a beauty of the highest class! Have a great weekend and God Bless you and Tina.
Thanks, you too Dan! God bless
I see why it’s your favorite.
Pretty awesome truck with a very cool story.👌
The story is SO good, right?
I remember in the 70’s Bell Canada trucks were the same color!
How cool!
Truck Awesome Paul. Love watching U & Tina channel. The Model A is such a cute vehicle, I love the sound of the engine. 😂
Glad you enjoyed it!
It's a beauty! And a great story.
Hey Rick. You and I need to take some laps in this thing next year, man.
Paul, Well you continue to put a smile on my face. A Saturday morning delight. Looks like you’re having way too much fun!
Thanks for sharing!
See you down a country Road!
Steve
Not as much fun as you and Steve had, but close! God bless.
Hi Paul! Thanks for showing off the beautiful Model A Phone Truck! Sweet! Any Model A is my dream car right now, but am still partial to the 400A! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
The Gilmore is my happy place - Beautiful restoration by a guy that would have known every inch of that Truck. It is much more impressive out of the museum where it's in the the other cars so kind of hard to get a good view of the proportions.
Agreed. That truck is absolutely stunning when it is outside and amongst the rest. I just can't stop looking at it!
Telco in Albuquerque used to have a Model A or Model T that had a large back box but I do not know what ever happened to it
Thanks for sharing beautiful part of history!
Glad you enjoyed it Gary!
Don`t know about "sexy," but it sure is CUTE as heck !! Thanks for posting.
Great video thanks for showing .
That was really cool Paul!! Thank you for sharing that!!
Glad you enjoyed it, Michael!
Man, talk about cool! Love it.
Hi Paul! Beautiful truck and a history to go with it. Love to see some "old guys" having WAY too much fun ,acting like teenagers!Haha
Right on Charles!!
Love the truck ! Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
The same wire wheel over the rear right fender still in use to this day.
That is so cool!
I agree; that would be the ultimate Model A Ford! Please tell me that's going to California with you. There can't be many of those left. How many were built?❤😊
Nice. If it was a Reo you could say it's the reo deal.
Do those dates sound right? Who would "restore" a 9 year old truck? It seems more likely that he bought it and then decades later restored it.
It was a work truck, which means it likely got bents/dings and wear from dragging cables and stuff like ladders across the fenders. I own a tree farm, and we 'retire' our trucks after 8 years. They are pretty beat up by then.
Like Noah said. It was a work truck and was pretty used up after 10 years.
Paul, interesting that there is no door handle on exterior of drivers door. Is there a block off plate on the exterior or was the door skin smooth ? Although restored was the inside door panel only showing the window crank ? was the lock slider present inside? .Was the door somehow pinned or fixed in place by some hardware?.
Normal door except for block off chrome bit on exterior and non working handle inside
Do you know if this truck was in the Suitland Maryland warehouse of the Smithsonian in the 1960’s? When I was a kid I got to tour that facility and they had one that had been pulled out of a warehouse and blocked off by much stuff.
No idea. I will ask
So Paul, what did Matteo think of this particular truck? Also, how much trouble was it getting all of the equipment that is in the box together?
Matteo was like "meh". Hahahaa! Nah, he thought it was cool.
ONLY IN AMERICA 🇺🇸 THX MR S.