What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
 

Please vote in the poll...

What are the Model A/AA preferences of the folks here on the Barn?

Restored:
For show, and/or driving. Stock. New or older restoration. No 'significant' modifications.

Original:
Unrestored and stock. Could have original type replacement parts for maintenance and repairs.

Modified:
Changes to wheels, brakes, upholstery, major performance equipment, etc.

Rod:
Hot Rod or Rat Rod. Includes highly modified body and chassis parts

Other:
None of the above? This is the catch-all bucket.


Like multiple types? You can choose multiple.

Remember, this is only your preference, regardless of what you own now.

Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
 

In this order: Original, Restored Original, Modified.

Pluck

Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
 

All the above. For a daily driver, street rod (which is not the same as hot rod to some folks) but certainly not a rat rod abortion. I like creature comforts in my DD - V8, auto, AC, etc.

Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
 

Been looking for a thread like this to express some views that aren’t exactly popular. First off, I grew up in Southern California in the fifties and if you paid more than $100 for an A, somebody was screwing you! Modified a couple of cars in high school and parlayed that into a job in the hot rod business.

There is a certain satisfaction in taking an eighty year old engine and doubling the horsepower using equipment developed in the ’30’s and ’40’s. A visit to the Museum of American Speed (Speedway Motors) in Lincoln NE has the largest display of Model A engines with aftermarket equipment in the US that was developed while the A was still in production.

While the HAMB has a monthly thread on bangers, maybe it’s time for the ‘barn to take a page out of the HAMB book and offer a separate forum for modified A’s. In addiction to classifieds, the HAMB offers a board for pre ’65 traditional hot rods, traditional customs and a third forum that combines both subjects.

There are several threads that guarantee predictable responses; Float-A-Motor engine mounts, electronic ignitions, hydraulic brakes, 16” wheels and I’ll add a new one, starter motors.

Maybe it's time to reformat the 'barn.

Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
 

I have to go with a restored original. That is what I know best (in a Model A), but love the workings of an original auto that runs and maintains all the designs of it's day (even if new or replacement parts are used).

Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
 

Modified and I have to go along with denis

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Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
 

I'm for the restored driver. 80 to 90% stock. Safety upgrades, LED brake lights, turn signals, seat belts, tubular shocks. Eventually installing a vintage hot water heater for those nippy morning drives. Maybe an F100 steering box, and Mitchell overdrive when funds allow.

Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
 

I'm with Slammin!

Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
 

Restored

Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
 

I think most folks would put this in the poster's "modified" category.

It's funny how some will condemn all modifications to the A as Henry built it....except for the modifications they've made or would want to make. ;)

Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
 

I would rather see an original survivor being driven and enjoy over an over restored pretty car. But nicely done cars are nice too.

Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
 

Then where did you borrow the car shown in your Avatar?

Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
 

Restored from best one you can find...:)

Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
 

I have been a member here for years, but only recently became "active" since I only recently bought a Model A. I voted in the "modified" category. Where I live, in a pretty rural area, I'm on a road that the traffic is about 55-60 MPH when I pull out of my driveway. The Model A I recently bought is a '31 Coupe in what I'd call survivor car condition and hope to get started working on it soon.

After much mind-changing about the direction the car might take I think I've settled on retaining the 4-banger with some minor modifications to boost HP a bit to perhaps 50-ish HP. I also plan to convert to hydraulic brakes, lower it a bit with reverse eye springs and add a 3-speed overdrive transmission to improve cruise speed to match the roads I'll be driving.

There has never been a desire for, or place in my life for a show car. I prefer function over finish and would think that cars I've owned would be considered "presentable". I wouldn't think of doing serious, non-reversible modifications to my Model A.

I don't think what I plan is messing too much with the "spirit" of the car, just hoping to help it match my situation.


Lynn

Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
 

Restored original. Hopefully I I'll get there some day

Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
 

I prefer mods that improve performance but mostly don't show . I also like performance parts that were offered in the days that the model A was made and in popular use.

Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
 

I am a sucker for rusty patina (true rusty patina not that faked brushed on crap) so I like survivors gives them unique character that cannot be replicated but safe to drive. Then a close 2nd I like the restored with fresh paint but tend to get lost in the sea of fresh paint vehicles at cruise ins. I appreciate the modified ones as well but sometimes the owners go overboard IMO.

Rat rods I'm mixed - one hand if they truly piece together the thing from our leftover rusted out rusted through crap I'm all for it saving that old steel. If they cut up a barn find or buy an older restoration and cut the body up and let it rust then we have problems haha.

Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
 

I want mine to have the correct wheels for the year of the model A . I dont cut or lower. I don't do anything that can't be reversed .

Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
 

I like them all and appreciate the blood, sweat and tears that has gone into them.

Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
 

Well said.