video of my first drive in my model A fordoor
 

My grandpa bought this A in 1976 for 1500$. It was painted(poorly, looks ok in photo but is falling off the car) he bought it not firing. It was put off and packed into garages only seeing the light of day to move with grandpa state to state. over the last 40 years. A few years ago I started working on the car when I would visit my grandfather once a year. This year I got it moving and got him out for a ride. He gave me the car this year. This is my first test drive in the car. Watch the video i posted to youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y9anzJLKks

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I have paint on order for it now. After that i am going to sew a new interior for it. She was backfiring because i didn't know about the fuel valve yet.

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Good job keep it up!

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any info on what specific model this car is would be great. it looks like original color was black. and if the trunk is correct or if it is a later add on?

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Are those eyebrow front fenders?

W. Michael

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The title says 31 but my grandpa bought it without a title. they are quite dinged up and will require more than a few hours to get smooth.

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Very cool, I liked the "off road" part.
Good job and keep it up...fun ain't it?

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Glad to see another A out on the road. Enjoy it!

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Welcome Mike, you made my day! Thanks for sharing your video.

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beautiful car! nice video too-didn't go on the neighbor's lot too far :)
have you seen my T show video from an A? it's here:
https://youtu.be/b3gPrDjmGLQ

cheers!

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Wow, those are eyebrow fenders. That's a Kari-Keen trunk, an aftermarket piece.

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I was wondering about the trunk. the number that is on the title dates it to nov 1929 according to the number list in mikes a ford able parts catalog. i havent looked for the number on the engine yet. I keep forgetting when im out at the workshop

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Great video. Now with that said, what are eyebrow fenders?

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Cool!!!!!!!!!!!;)

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The bead around the edge of the fender is extended to the front as well. 1930 only I believe.

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Looks like an early 30 model. It has the 28-29 dash with the oval speedometer.

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Nice Solid car... Nice Drive.. :)

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Mike Welcome to the club and thanks for keeping your car in the family. You have Briggs bodies fordoor that is either a standard or Townsedan. I could not see a light switch on the passenger side pillar but if it is there and the dome light is in the back above the rear window you have a Townsedan. If not and the dome light is in the center of the roof you have a standard.

Either way you will have a VERY comfortable riding car. How is the wood in your car?

Mike

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wood looks good.