The Ford Barn

lschultz · 04-05-2012, 05:29 PM

Well I was going to buy a Model A truck looked at one that was not to bad sure I could of dickered on the price but I got a wild hair up me arse when I saw the Model A car I got now on ebay and it was not to far from me. Had it a while only thing I had to do to it was put a battery in it now one of the rear windows will not roll up (have not got around to fixing it yet, its on the list) but I still think about the Model A truck so I just might see if I can work out a trade if'n I find me one. Should of bought out what I set out to buy the Model A truck.

real550A · 04-05-2012, 09:45 PM

I pretty much regret selling both my '31 SW fordoor and '29 Tudor (both running) back in the '80's for $2200. for the two. Although it was good money at the time, I'd sure like to have them back. The '31 was my first car at age 12.

ryan1929 · 04-06-2012, 01:20 AM

My wife of 8 years left me over the car....I DON'T REGRET IT AT ALL.....Now I have more time with my Phaeton and I look forward to picking up my date in my model A....

jr-41ford · 04-06-2012, 07:37 AM

I regret not buying a Ford Model A, years ago. Just bought my second one, last month.

I have been looking it over, especially the wiring. I didn't get to it in time, but someone did not route the cable from the battery to the starter correctly. While at a stop light the other day, it shorted out and ruined the battery.

What makes this story worse, is that this was not the first time it happened. Some previous owner wrapped electrical tape around the bare spot on the cable, where it shorted out previously.

It now has a new cable, new battery will go in it next week.

Grandkids thought the ride in the tow/roll back truck was really cool.

eagle · 04-06-2012, 08:32 AM

About 10 years ago, I stopped at a garage sale because I saw a 29 tudor in the garage. Sure enough, it was for sale. The old gentleman wanted $3500 or best offer. It was an older restoration but was really nice and solid. AT the time, I didn't have two quarters in my pocket to rub together and so I had to go on my way. I have wanted an A since I was 12 so I was sick for years. I have been through that town several times since then and I always turn off the main drag 1 block and drive slowly by the house. Don't really know why but just remembering. It was all black, had very nice original interior and a recently rebuilt engine.....

Barry B./ Ma. · 04-06-2012, 07:09 PM

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The day that I changed the rubber ball wishbone mount and hardware to the steel type on the roadster I was installing a new bolt in the housing and it slipped down under the flywheel. After trying all the retrieval methods I could think of without sucess I pulled the engine and finished the job the same day.

[email protected] · 04-06-2012, 07:15 PM

Had a couple of occassions when putting the finishing touches on a rebuild engine planning on having it running in minutes. Let me just finish putting another tug on the wrench on the goose neck bolt. Then bang, broken original gooseneck.

Sometimes I need someone to tell me put the wrench down and back away from the car....

Roadster62 · 04-06-2012, 07:27 PM

Selling a Cross Flow CRAGAR OHV head, intakes on the left and exhaust on the right. I needed money at the time and got market price for it, but sure would like to have it now.

The Hot Rod Grille · 04-06-2012, 07:54 PM

Selling my 68-C Cabriolet to put a down payment on a new house (after my divorce in '94), I hated to do it, but I couldn't live in the Cabriolet! I was able to keep my '30 Coupe that I got in high school because it had a lot more sentimental value to me. I still have it today!

Jim

BILL WILLIAMSON · 04-06-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

Had a couple of occassions when putting the finishing touches on a rebuild engine planning on having it running in minutes. Let me just finish putting another tug on the wrench on the goose neck bolt. Then bang, broken original gooseneck.

Sometimes I need someone to tell me put the wrench down and back away from the car....

Yes! "BANG," like my squirrel gun, damned Thick gasket! Three days after torqueing it, checking the oil, warm engine, WATER spewed everywhere, scared the crap out of me! Use ONLY the paper thin gasket! Bill W.

Fred in WV · 04-06-2012, 11:26 PM

The day I drilled the holes and installed cowl lights on my early 31 Tudor standard. Everything worked out fine but I wish I had left it stock.

smithj5 · 04-07-2012, 01:06 AM

I recently added up the $ I have spent on parts so far on this restoration. I'm making someone a really nice ride. Hope that can afford to keep it on the road.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 04-07-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by smithj5

I recently added up the $ I have spent on parts so far on this restoration. I'm making someone a really nice ride. Hope that can afford to keep it on the road.

The last time I looked, stuff at Berts / Snyders / Brattons was still cheaper that stuff at Bass Pro Shop or Camping World!!

.

04-05-2012, 05:29 PM	#21
lschultz Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Flatonia,Tx Posts: 28	*Re: Dang, dang, dang,+^%&$#+@** Well I was going to buy a Model A truck looked at one that was not to bad sure I could of dickered on the price but I got a wild hair up me arse when I saw the Model A car I got now on ebay and it was not to far from me. Had it a while only thing I had to do to it was put a battery in it now one of the rear windows will not roll up (have not got around to fixing it yet, its on the list) but I still think about the Model A truck so I just might see if I can work out a trade if'n I find me one. Should of bought out what I set out to buy the Model A truck. __________________ 1931 Model A 4dr slant window 1958 & 1959 Cushman Eagle 2012 Victory Cross Country Tour 2009 Softail Custom (sons)

04-05-2012, 09:45 PM	#22
real550A Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Branch, MN. Posts: 161	*Re: Dang, dang, dang,+^%&$#+@** I pretty much regret selling both my '31 SW fordoor and '29 Tudor (both running) back in the '80's for $2200. for the two. Although it was good money at the time, I'd sure like to have them back. The '31 was my first car at age 12. __________________ Mike B. Model A's and Porsches since 1957

04-06-2012, 01:20 AM	#23
ryan1929 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Edmonton Ab Posts: 247	*Re: Dang, dang, dang,+^%&$#+@** My wife of 8 years left me over the car....I DON'T REGRET IT AT ALL.....Now I have more time with my Phaeton and I look forward to picking up my date in my model A....

04-06-2012, 07:37 AM	#24
jr-41ford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pasco, Washington (USA) Posts: 241	*Re: Dang, dang, dang,+^%&$#+@** I regret not buying a Ford Model A, years ago. Just bought my second one, last month. I have been looking it over, especially the wiring. I didn't get to it in time, but someone did not route the cable from the battery to the starter correctly. While at a stop light the other day, it shorted out and ruined the battery. What makes this story worse, is that this was not the first time it happened. Some previous owner wrapped electrical tape around the bare spot on the cable, where it shorted out previously. It now has a new cable, new battery will go in it next week. Grandkids thought the ride in the tow/roll back truck was really cool.

04-06-2012, 08:32 AM	#25
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,026	*Re: Dang, dang, dang,+^%&$#+@** About 10 years ago, I stopped at a garage sale because I saw a 29 tudor in the garage. Sure enough, it was for sale. The old gentleman wanted $3500 or best offer. It was an older restoration but was really nice and solid. AT the time, I didn't have two quarters in my pocket to rub together and so I had to go on my way. I have wanted an A since I was 12 so I was sick for years. I have been through that town several times since then and I always turn off the main drag 1 block and drive slowly by the house. Don't really know why but just remembering. It was all black, had very nice original interior and a recently rebuilt engine.....

04-06-2012, 07:09 PM	#26
Barry B./ Ma. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southbridge, Ma. Posts: 1,614	*Re: Dang, dang, dang,+^%&$#+@** Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The day that I changed the rubber ball wishbone mount and hardware to the steel type on the roadster I was installing a new bolt in the housing and it slipped down under the flywheel. After trying all the retrieval methods I could think of without sucess I pulled the engine and finished the job the same day.

04-06-2012, 07:15 PM	#27
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 730	*Re: Dang, dang, dang,+^%&$#+@** Had a couple of occassions when putting the finishing touches on a rebuild engine planning on having it running in minutes. Let me just finish putting another tug on the wrench on the goose neck bolt. Then bang, broken original gooseneck. Sometimes I need someone to tell me put the wrench down and back away from the car....

04-06-2012, 07:27 PM	#28
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	*Re: Dang, dang, dang,+^%&$#+@** Selling a Cross Flow CRAGAR OHV head, intakes on the left and exhaust on the right. I needed money at the time and got market price for it, but sure would like to have it now. __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

04-06-2012, 07:54 PM	#29
The Hot Rod Grille Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Winfield, West Virginia Posts: 323	*Re: Dang, dang, dang,+^%&$#+@** Selling my 68-C Cabriolet to put a down payment on a new house (after my divorce in '94), I hated to do it, but I couldn't live in the Cabriolet! I was able to keep my '30 Coupe that I got in high school because it had a lot more sentimental value to me. I still have it today! Jim

04-06-2012, 11:26 PM	#31
Fred in WV Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Beckley, West Virginia Posts: 5	*Re: Dang, dang, dang,+^%&$#+@** The day I drilled the holes and installed cowl lights on my early 31 Tudor standard. Everything worked out fine but I wish I had left it stock.

04-07-2012, 01:06 AM	#32
smithj5 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Shelton, Washington Posts: 12	*Re: Dang, dang, dang,+^%&$#+@** I recently added up the $ I have spent on parts so far on this restoration. I'm making someone a really nice ride. Hope that can afford to keep it on the road.