The Ford Barn

sconnors · 07-11-2012, 09:10 PM

Hello,
I'm brand new to this forum. Just sold my 1950 Buick and bought my dream vehicle, a 1930 Ford Model A pickup. I'm heading down to pick it up Friday night and complete the purchase.

As a fist time Model A owner any tips, tricks or good advice would be greatly appreciated. Been poking around the forum a bit already checking things out but thought I'd post a hello.

Attached are some pics of my new baby
Scott

Fred K-OR · 07-11-2012, 09:27 PM

Welcome to the group. Looks like a great A pickup.

ScottNW/Ohio · 07-11-2012, 09:34 PM

Nice truck - Welcome !

mass A man · 07-11-2012, 10:01 PM

Welcome Scott!, Your going to have a blast with that nice little truck.

H. L. Chauvin · 07-11-2012, 10:02 PM

Scott,

Looks like lots of fun -- no doubt you can obtain many answers here if you have questions.

pat in Santa Cruz · 07-11-2012, 10:25 PM

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pretty truck and welcome. As a first tip, get a copy of the "operators manual" aka owners manual, for your year A. These are available in reproductions very inexpensively from most suppliers. ( see sticky thread on those http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17518 )

this manual will tell you most of what you need to know to drive and maintain your A without hurting it, and it will answer many questions like how to use the spark advance, how to shift a crash box, etc.

consider joining your local A club chapter. You'll find helpful friends, and support on tours, maintenance, repairs .

they're wonderful cars and trucks. Have fun

newshirt · 07-11-2012, 10:31 PM

Gosh, that's nice! I want a truck too. Want to sell it?

Here's a tip that helped me get started: I got all the vendor catalogs and read them over and over again til they were practically worn out. (Actually, I still do that.) Just knowing all the parts in a Model A is a great starting point. You'll have a good point of reference when reading posts on the barn.

Good luck, and enjoy that truck!

California Charlie · 07-11-2012, 10:57 PM

Nice Ride!

Enjoy and thanks for sharing it with us!

You've now found the perfect truck and also the perfect spot for those future questions which may come up down the road. There's a wealth of information here from a great bunch of members. Welcome aboard. California Charlie

Aerocraft · 07-12-2012, 06:08 AM

I second Pat's suggestion of joining a local Model A club chapter. They always are a great bunch of guys that are quite helpful and they almost always really enjoy eating! I enjoy the touring with a group of A's. Many clubs also include the ladies. Gar Williams

1931 flamingo · 07-12-2012, 06:37 AM

WELCOME ! ! !!

Paul in CT

Not George · 07-12-2012, 08:44 AM

Very nice truck!

Ray64 · 07-12-2012, 08:49 AM

Welcome aboard Nice truck

Duffy1 · 07-12-2012, 10:38 AM

Welcome ; I second all suggestions especially join a model a club and read every past post on this forum . Most importantly those about original fan blades .

Dick Deegan · 07-12-2012, 10:52 AM

I like your new baby. Don't forget to burp him regularly!! Welcome to the forum. You will find a treasure trove of information here and solutions (usually more than one) on just about every problem you may have. Your truck looks great and hopefully the problems will be few and far between.

Dick

pat in Santa Cruz · 07-12-2012, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duffy1

Welcome ; I second all suggestions especially join a model a club and read every past post on this forum . Most importantly those about original fan blades .

I second that...even though it looks like a 4 blade fan. Nevertheless, they are old too and they throw off blades too. The repro 2 blade aluminum fan looks "almost" original, has the best reputation and best price. The cost of losing a fan blade makes updating to a newer model well worth it.

saltman · 07-12-2012, 01:44 PM

I am restoring a '28 Special Coupe and have been a member of the Fordbarn for a number of years but, still consider myself a novice. There is an endless supply of information on the Fordbarn site as well as opinions. The upgraded site software is great too, thanks to the hidden heros that provide this!
Fortunately, the vast majority of those that use the site are willing to share their expertise/experience. And, there are some real pros out there such as Tom Wesenber, among others, that unselfishly and tirelessly take time to answer questions ranging from the most basic to the most complex.
Welcome... and please enjoy!

Saltman

RcT · 07-12-2012, 02:02 PM

Very nice truck. You asked for advice, and here is mine, for what it is worth; drive it, get to know it and you will find it has a personality... Do not be in a hurry to change anything, unless you feel it is a safety issue. Some folks will tell you to change out this or that, but it has been around for 80+ years and Henry did know how to build a car. Learn the brake system; they love to go, but may have issues stopping, above all, have fun.

juke joint johnny · 07-12-2012, 02:09 PM

Welcome & I like that little Red Wagon, Looks a nice pickup

John Cochran!

30ccpickup · 07-12-2012, 02:17 PM

We shared the same dream. I like the truck! As pat in Santa Cruz said, the "operators manual" is a must. You will be surprised on what it covers.

Jerry Parr WI · 07-12-2012, 02:40 PM

Great looking truck. Getting all the supplier catalogs for reference was a great idea. Then remember most of doesn't fit properly so resist the urge to replace anything with new and shinny. I highly recommend getting out and put some miles on it.

07-11-2012, 09:27 PM	#2
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: New to the forum Welcome to the group. Looks like a great A pickup. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

07-11-2012, 09:34 PM	#3
ScottNW/Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Convoy, Ohio Posts: 124	Re: New to the forum Nice truck - Welcome !

07-11-2012, 10:01 PM	#4
mass A man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Danvers, Ma. Posts: 712	Re: New to the forum Welcome Scott!, Your going to have a blast with that nice little truck.

07-11-2012, 10:02 PM	#5
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: New to the forum Scott, Looks like lots of fun -- no doubt you can obtain many answers here if you have questions.

07-11-2012, 10:25 PM	#6
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: New to the forum Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) pretty truck and welcome. As a first tip, get a copy of the "operators manual" aka owners manual, for your year A. These are available in reproductions very inexpensively from most suppliers. ( see sticky thread on those http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17518 ) this manual will tell you most of what you need to know to drive and maintain your A without hurting it, and it will answer many questions like how to use the spark advance, how to shift a crash box, etc. consider joining your local A club chapter. You'll find helpful friends, and support on tours, maintenance, repairs . they're wonderful cars and trucks. Have fun

07-11-2012, 10:31 PM	#7
newshirt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 868	Re: New to the forum Gosh, that's nice! I want a truck too. Want to sell it? Here's a tip that helped me get started: I got all the vendor catalogs and read them over and over again til they were practically worn out. (Actually, I still do that.) Just knowing all the parts in a Model A is a great starting point. You'll have a good point of reference when reading posts on the barn. Good luck, and enjoy that truck! __________________ Ray White

07-11-2012, 10:57 PM	#8
California Charlie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 157	Re: New to the forum Nice Ride! Enjoy and thanks for sharing it with us! You've now found the perfect truck and also the perfect spot for those future questions which may come up down the road. There's a wealth of information here from a great bunch of members. Welcome aboard. California Charlie Last edited by California Charlie; 07-11-2012 at 10:58 PM. Reason: typo

07-12-2012, 06:08 AM	#9
Aerocraft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 1,387	Re: New to the forum I second Pat's suggestion of joining a local Model A club chapter. They always are a great bunch of guys that are quite helpful and they almost always really enjoy eating! I enjoy the touring with a group of A's. Many clubs also include the ladies. Gar Williams

07-12-2012, 06:37 AM	#10
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: New to the forum WELCOME ! ! !! Paul in CT

07-12-2012, 08:44 AM	#11
Not George Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Yep Posts: 202	Re: New to the forum Very nice truck!

07-12-2012, 08:49 AM	#12
Ray64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grafton,OHIO Posts: 727	Re: New to the forum Welcome aboard Nice truck

07-12-2012, 10:38 AM	#13
Duffy1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mo. City , Texas Posts: 725	Re: New to the forum Welcome ; I second all suggestions especially join a model a club and read every past post on this forum . Most importantly those about original fan blades .

07-12-2012, 10:52 AM	#14
Dick Deegan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 527	Re: New to the forum I like your new baby. Don't forget to burp him regularly!! Welcome to the forum. You will find a treasure trove of information here and solutions (usually more than one) on just about every problem you may have. Your truck looks great and hopefully the problems will be few and far between. Dick

07-12-2012, 01:44 PM	#16
saltman Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 82	Re: New to the forum I am restoring a '28 Special Coupe and have been a member of the Fordbarn for a number of years but, still consider myself a novice. There is an endless supply of information on the Fordbarn site as well as opinions. The upgraded site software is great too, thanks to the hidden heros that provide this! Fortunately, the vast majority of those that use the site are willing to share their expertise/experience. And, there are some real pros out there such as Tom Wesenber, among others, that unselfishly and tirelessly take time to answer questions ranging from the most basic to the most complex. Welcome... and please enjoy! Saltman

07-12-2012, 02:02 PM	#17
RcT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 451	Re: New to the forum Very nice truck. You asked for advice, and here is mine, for what it is worth; drive it, get to know it and you will find it has a personality... Do not be in a hurry to change anything, unless you feel it is a safety issue. Some folks will tell you to change out this or that, but it has been around for 80+ years and Henry did know how to build a car. Learn the brake system; they love to go, but may have issues stopping, above all, have fun.

07-12-2012, 02:09 PM	#18
juke joint johnny Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London England Posts: 908	Re: New to the forum Welcome & I like that little Red Wagon, Looks a nice pickup John Cochran!

07-12-2012, 02:17 PM	#19
30ccpickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wakarusa, IN Posts: 928	Re: New to the forum We shared the same dream. I like the truck! As pat in Santa Cruz said, the "operators manual" is a must. You will be surprised on what it covers. __________________ http://MODELABASICS.com/ How Things Work on a Model "A" Ford Fordbarners, Feel free to use the pictures on my site to answer questions and create tutorials/tech articles.

07-12-2012, 02:40 PM	#20
Jerry Parr WI Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 619	Re: New to the forum Great looking truck. Getting all the supplier catalogs for reference was a great idea. Then remember most of doesn't fit properly so resist the urge to replace anything with new and shinny. I highly recommend getting out and put some miles on it.