Love the way u took time to check everything before trying to start it The 31 double AA I got 2 years ago was badly damaged by using brute force to unseaze it but I have it running now Hauling firewood at my cabin
Great video! Brought back memories of first start of my 28 Fordor I had in high school. Going through all the systems was a good idea, especially dropping that pan.
To me it looks like the truck has had a nice restoration and to have that much sludge in the oil pan it has been neglected for a long time.I really enjoy watching Your videos.mike
Thanks Mike! Yes, it was restored a long time ago and the owner was busy with his business for the last 25 years but it's back on the road now! Thanks for watching my channel!
The oil pump spring is corroded and should be replaced also does not look full length . I have the same truck here in England . Very good video .John in England .
You are correct Ronald! I have 24 videos on it on this Channel. Subscribe and watch 'em all! Here's the link: ua-cam.com/play/PLOmnJ2tWvImC970xUaZFJ-t_mDqy1dB13.html
Back in 1973, right after college, a friend found an AA dump in upstate CT--$150 and he drove it 70 miles home!--I used it after cutting up trees after a storm-- with a ton of green wood and hills, those mechanical brakes were awful! Wondered what happened to the truck
WoW. Thats quite the adventure. I can attest that the mechanical brakes are scary in these modern times. The good news is its' geared so low I never go above 35 mph with it. I always start braking well in advance so I don't destroy the plastic modern cars with its "I Beam" front bumper.🤪🤪
Actually, I pulled the Choke a few momentary times before and then I pulled it and held it until it fired. Cut me some slack, this is my first time starting a Model A engine ever.
Well done Terry. Thats the second video I've seen. Love old car's and trucks.
Thanks Patrick! Watch 'em all! 😀
Love the way u took time to check everything before trying to start it
The 31 double AA I got 2 years ago was badly damaged by using brute force to unseaze it but I have it running now
Hauling firewood at my cabin
You bet Dan! Thanks for the comment and watching!
Hi Terry , this was awesome , the truck is in amazing shape , that's a keeper for sure .
Great video Terry! Good job. I throughly enjoyed it! Thanks for all your hard work!
Thanks Wayne! Hope all is well with you!
@@FlatheadTerry Yes, all is well here.mIntrust the same with you!
Great video! Brought back memories of first start of my 28 Fordor I had in high school. Going through all the systems was a good idea, especially dropping that pan.
Good stuff!
Thanks Robert!
Saw the Guinness sign/can and instantly subbed ….
Thanks for subbing Scott! Appreciate it! It's one of my favorite beers!
@@FlatheadTerry :) mine as well
To me it looks like the truck has had a nice restoration and to have that much sludge in the oil pan it has been neglected for a long time.I really enjoy watching
Your videos.mike
Thanks Mike! Yes, it was restored a long time ago and the owner was busy with his business for the last 25 years but it's back on the road now! Thanks for watching my channel!
Enjoyed Your video, thanks, keep 'em coming, Hi from England 👍
Thank you Stewart! Great to see I'm reaching over the pond to England!
As a happy Swede, with a Volvo 244 DL from the year 1979, I never forget to pull the choke. Hehe. Loved the video!
Ha! Thank you Mr. Swede!
The oil pump spring is corroded and should be replaced also does not look full length . I have the same truck here in England .
Very good video .John in England .
Thanks for the feedback John!
Not going to lie when I saw this I thought it was Jennings more sports Model a truck
Wow, they're virtually identical.
*That sounds great, love these old AAs - don't see many here in the UK* 👍
Is that a '37 Plymouth in your intro?
You are correct Ronald! I have 24 videos on it on this Channel. Subscribe and watch 'em all! Here's the link: ua-cam.com/play/PLOmnJ2tWvImC970xUaZFJ-t_mDqy1dB13.html
What would you ask for it if you where to sell it?
Hey David, $6,500.
I assume the engine is no different than the one in passenger cars--so any needed parts should be easy to come by
Yep, identical engines, just lower gearing in the transmission and differential.
Back in 1973, right after college, a friend found an AA dump in upstate CT--$150 and he drove it 70 miles home!--I used it after cutting up trees after a storm-- with a ton of green wood and hills, those mechanical brakes were awful! Wondered what happened to the truck
WoW. Thats quite the adventure. I can attest that the mechanical brakes are scary in these modern times. The good news is its' geared so low I never go above 35 mph with it. I always start braking well in advance so I don't destroy the plastic modern cars with its "I Beam" front bumper.🤪🤪
@@FlatheadTerryYou're right--we called it "pre-braking"
We were laughing our butts off with every grind of the starter ,waiting to see if you’d every choke the damn thing,,
Glad you enjoyed it. Its the first time I ever worked on or started a Model A! Self Taught all the way.
Carburetor venturi didn't go back in the same way it came out.
Great observation Scott! Off camera I discovered that and reversed it back to it's proper orientation. Thanks for the comment!
I think it’s supposed to be one and ahalf maximum two turns on the carburetor🤷🏻♂️
You are correct Sir! This is the first time I ever worked on a Model A.
Doesn’t anyone put the choke on after trying to start a car for the first time in 40 years
Actually, I pulled the Choke a few momentary times before and then I pulled it and held it until it fired. Cut me some slack, this is my first time starting a Model A engine ever.
Ford $-?