Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-04-2023, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 12,860
Re: Classtique Upholstery
Bruce, I'm chiming in a little late here, but McPherson College offers "summer institute" classes that are like mini versions of their Auto Restoration courses. I know Kansas is a long drive from CA,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2022, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 1,408
Views: 314,163
Re: tell a Model A related story
I once got a speeding ticket in my Model A. I used to live in CA and commuted three days a week to work in my coupe, about a 17-mile round trip. To avoid the heaviest traffic, I'd leave early (around...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2022, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,544
Re: Poll: Showing or Driving or Both
I sold my A when I moved to Kansas to attend Mac College's Auto Restoration program, but I commuted in it to work (in the CA Bay Area) 17 miles round trip two or three days a week. I think driving a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2019, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,932
Re: The great American race
McPherson College occasionally enters a car and they've won their division twice. I've actually driven the car they use (a 1957 Ford Fairlane) but not in the Race.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2019, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,889
Re: Finally done
I had sheet metal and advanced sheet metal with Ed. I certainly learned a lot, though I don't own the tools to continue working in sheet metal on my own (yet).
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2019, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,889
Re: Finally done
I should have mentioned that anyone driving through the dead-center of the country should let me know. If you're here when the school is open, I could definitely take you on a tour of the school's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2019, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,889
Re: Finally done
Thanks to all...
I currently don't have plans to move back to California. I'm still working for my employer there (a large software company) from my home office and the cost of living and pace of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2019, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,889
Finally done
Hello again Fordbarn Folks. Possibly almost none of you remember me from six years ago, but I've been lurking on-and-off here on Fordbarn since I sold my 1931 coupe and moved from California to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2018, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 1,408
Views: 314,163
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2018, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 6,306
Re: Navel gazing & the future of the car hobby
Chiming in a little late... I'm a less-regular visitor these days because of school and life...
Anecdotally, there are plenty of kids who are interested in cars. In a class this Spring I saw a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2017, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,610
Re: Yet another another school update
So, it's been like a year (+) since my last update. I'm taking advanced engine rebuilding this semester. There's not a Model A engine to work on (though I've been following along as they rebuild and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-30-2016, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 13,166
Re: Important blog on Ford Collection
Just to chime in from my current lurking in McPherson Ks...
There are young folks interested in old cars. I'm in classes every day with 20-year-olds who are going to school to learn restoration....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2016, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,089
Re: Tunes for my A
I think music is a great thing in the Model A. My favorite for driving was 30's music (of course!) and I have a pretty big collection of old music. I also have a bunch of vintage ads (for things like...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2016, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,610
Re: Yet another another school update
You never know... the buildings are mostly made by Pola, and they're designed to stand up to German winters, so they're pretty sturdy. I think the tricky part would be frost heaves.
But part of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2016, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,610
Re: Yet another another school update
I think the Holsman engine is a scotch yoke. We haven't had it apart yet as we're working to rebuild the carb and cast new drive pulleys.
Joe is still teaching electrical. They've added some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2016, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,610
Re: Yet another another school update
I saw that, too. Pretty cool--but you could buy a passel of Model A's for that :D
My stuff is all G gauge (45mm) locomotives. I have a ~200' loop of track in my yard I can steam them on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2016, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,610
Yet another another school update
Just checking in again...
It's now 2016 and lots going on. Have now been in Kansas three years and am just more than halfway done with the McPherson College Auto Restoration degree. It's taking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2016, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 9,697
Re: Life is too short, use and enjoy your cars
For several years, I drove my Model A to work three or four days a week, back when I lived in the California Bay Area. It's doable--but you're right that you have to be on your toes all the time....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2015, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,176
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-18-2015, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,064
Re: Car/Truck/Cycle tunes...Have some fun...
Let's see... from my playlist:
Fun, Fun, Fun ('til Daddy Takes the T-Bird Away)
Deadman's Curve
Drag City
409
GTO
Spring Little Cobra
The Anaheim, Azusa And Cucamonga Sewing Circle, Book...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2015, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,901
Re: July 23, 1903-The Original Model A Introduced.
Yeah, I think carbon black was first added to rubber tires in 1912 or thereabouts. There's a 1908 Holsman at McPherson college that has black tires and we've been giving the faculty a hard time about...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2015, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,999
Another school update
As usual, the school year flew by. I've been following FB fairly regularly, but don't often have much to say. I guess school has put me into lurker mode :) A couple people mentioned that they might...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2015, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 12,590
Re: Security???
I think criminals are, to a certain extent, rational. And I don't expect there are many who "specialize" in antique cars. So if your A is sitting next to a 2011 Honda, they're going to think:
1) I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2015, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 13,407
Re: Tudor vs coupe-$$$
Others with more experience can perhaps give a more precise answer, but if you're rebuilding the engine and doing a frame-off restoration of the car, don't expect to get the money you put into it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2014, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,636
Re: Another School update
Here are some pictures from Friday's class
Cylinder boring
http://danzbb.com/images/fordbarn/cylinder-boring.jpg
This small blck Chevy motor has spent a good deal of time outdoors. Actually, a...
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