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LunchboxCritter 09-14-2017 07:53 PM

Information needed please
 

I am helping a friend who's house I remodeled a few years ago. Her husband has a Model A, and he so loved that car and would drive it to the local car shows, and he loved to talk about it, and he took great care of it.

Long story short he passed away back in December, and his wife would like some information about it before possibly offering it for sale. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

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LunchboxCritter 09-14-2017 07:56 PM

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LunchboxCritter 09-14-2017 07:57 PM

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LunchboxCritter 09-14-2017 08:01 PM

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mhsprecher 09-14-2017 08:21 PM

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Looks like a nice 29 deluxe that needs a top or top repair. I'd guess that's a temp gauge on the steering column.

LunchboxCritter 09-14-2017 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mhsprecher (Post 1527365)
Looks like a nice 29 deluxe that needs a top or top repair. I'd guess that's a temp gauge on the steering column.


Thank You. Yes, she had accidentally punched a hole in the top while moving something, and the rumble seat back is not lined up right with the metal.

Mike V. Florida 09-14-2017 10:43 PM

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Find a local club and have them go over it for her.

JDupuis 09-15-2017 06:18 AM

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It has a 30/31 steering column in it.
Great looking car. Thank you Lunchbox, for helping this lady.
I'm certain that she is truly grateful. Good Luck. Jeff

richsfords 09-15-2017 07:44 AM

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remove the car from the dirt floor, the moisture will eat it alive. In Fla closed space no air movement :(:(
fresh air and sun shine will add a lot to the life of the car.:)
you can see rust or mold on the walls already.

wingski 09-15-2017 10:01 AM

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Help your friend get the wheels up off that dirt floor onto wood blocks or whatever. Then, have her get a shoebox or whatever and put everything and anything about the model A in it. That is a beautful car and deserves at least a cloth not plastic car cover. Wish her my best, and I’m sorry she lost her husband, and don’t let her poke any more holes in it.
Mike in Oregon

KGBnut 09-15-2017 10:39 AM

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I agree with finding the local club. If her husband was connected to a local club they would be her best bet. And, yes, help her get it stored a little better in the meantime.

Ken

BRENT in 10-uh-C 09-15-2017 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mhsprecher (Post 1527365)
Looks like a nice 29 deluxe that needs a top or top repair. I'd guess that's a temp gauge on the steering column.


??

Didn't know they made a Deluxe in 1929. :confused: :D :D


1931 flamingo 09-15-2017 05:44 PM

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When were the pictures taken and how did it fare IRMA??
Paul in CT

LunchboxCritter 09-17-2017 07:20 PM

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These pictures are post Irma. I am going to her house tomorrow, I will get some more information from her, and maybe some more pictures.

700rpm 09-18-2017 12:32 AM

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Don't tell her it is a deluxe, because it ain't. As Brent noted, Ford did not offer a deluxe roadster in 1929, and erroneous information could work against her.

Also, pictures of the engine will provide valuable info.

mhsprecher 09-18-2017 04:19 AM

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Sorry about the deluxe comment. I just saw the cowl lights and made an assumption, not based on any knowledge about 29s. A good reminder to only write what you know to be true, rather than what you think might be the case. :-(

700rpm 09-18-2017 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mhsprecher (Post 1528619)
Sorry about the deluxe comment. I just saw the cowl lights and made an assumption, not based on any knowledge about 29s. A good reminder to only write what you know to be true, rather than what you think might be the case. :-(

No worries. We've all done that.


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