The Ford Barn

aermotor · 11-25-2016, 01:09 PM

https://s11.postimg.org/pwm6mi26r/model_a.jpg

18 mos. and many $'s, drove for the first time Thanksgiving day. Will detail what all was done later.

John

C26Pinelake · 11-25-2016, 01:15 PM

It looks good and I will bet you are proud. A basic no frills A that is a rarity in today's hobby. Wayne

hardtimes · 11-25-2016, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aermotor

https://s11.postimg.org/pwm6mi26r/model_a.jpg

18 mos. and many $'s, drove for the first time Thanksgiving day. Will detail what all was done later.

John

Hey John,
Nice, indeed

. Thanks for sharing !
That FIRST ride is always special, eh

You've done good.

aermotor · 11-25-2016, 01:36 PM

First drive was also the first time in a Model A.

John

V8COOPMAN · 11-25-2016, 02:00 PM

Really nice! DD

TerryH · 11-25-2016, 02:02 PM

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Looks very nice John.....hard to believe that was also your first time in a Model A; had to be a special experience for sure. Would be wonderful to hear your first thoughts!

2manycars · 11-25-2016, 02:17 PM

Great job, and always a thrill to drive for the first time a car you just brought back to life.

SeaSlugs · 11-25-2016, 02:18 PM

oooh I do love black model A's. Looks very nice!

C26Pinelake · 11-25-2016, 04:06 PM

Did you paint the bumpers? Wayne

Ed in Maine · 11-26-2016, 10:28 AM

Very nice. Just make sure you take it to completion. I finished a 32 5-window coupe and do you think I could find the time to mount the rumble seat in it. It is too much fun to drive it! Ed

Russ/40 · 11-26-2016, 12:20 PM

Nicely done. What is the finish on the grill and front Bumper? It's very nice looking.

Greg Jones · 11-26-2016, 02:12 PM

Very nicely done. I especially like the blackwall tires-glad you didn't put whitewalls on it.

aermotor · 11-27-2016, 07:31 AM

Thanks guys. this was intended to be a daily driver so some cosmetic things were done on the cheap. Bumpers, radiator shell and headlight buckets were painted and I installed my own interior. All mechanical was restored or replaced - shackles, brakes & rods, new clutch, ring gear, radiator, engine mounts, valves, pan dropped, king pins, modern shocks, body block, new wiring, turn signals, muffler, 30-31 steering column support and several other hundred $'s and hours worth of stuff. I amazed myself with the desire of doing everything by myself with no help and did it - just had to. This was my frsit rertirement project and at a loss what to do now. 150 miles so far and no problems.

John

11-25-2016, 01:09 PM	#1
aermotor Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,099	Finished at last (almost) https://s11.postimg.org/pwm6mi26r/model_a.jpg 18 mos. and many $'s, drove for the first time Thanksgiving day. Will detail what all was done later. John

11-25-2016, 01:15 PM	#2
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Finished at last (almost) It looks good and I will bet you are proud. A basic no frills A that is a rarity in today's hobby. Wayne

11-25-2016, 01:36 PM	#4
aermotor Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,099	Re: Finished at last (almost) First drive was also the first time in a Model A. John

11-25-2016, 02:00 PM	#5
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,184	Re: Finished at last (almost) Really nice! DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

11-25-2016, 02:02 PM	#6
TerryH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, Calif. Posts: 937	Re: Finished at last (almost) Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Looks very nice John.....hard to believe that was also your first time in a Model A; had to be a special experience for sure. Would be wonderful to hear your first thoughts!

11-25-2016, 02:17 PM	#7
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: Finished at last (almost) Great job, and always a thrill to drive for the first time a car you just brought back to life. __________________ Bill www.brauchauto.com

11-25-2016, 02:18 PM	#8
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Finished at last (almost) oooh I do love black model A's. Looks very nice! __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

11-25-2016, 04:06 PM	#9
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Finished at last (almost) Did you paint the bumpers? Wayne

11-26-2016, 10:28 AM	#10
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,193	Re: Finished at last (almost) Very nice. Just make sure you take it to completion. I finished a 32 5-window coupe and do you think I could find the time to mount the rumble seat in it. It is too much fun to drive it! Ed

11-26-2016, 12:20 PM	#11
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: Finished at last (almost) Nicely done. What is the finish on the grill and front Bumper? It's very nice looking.

11-26-2016, 02:12 PM	#12
Greg Jones Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Aiken, South Carolina Posts: 697	Re: Finished at last (almost) Very nicely done. I especially like the blackwall tires-glad you didn't put whitewalls on it.

11-27-2016, 07:31 AM	#13
aermotor Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,099	Re: Finished at last (almost) Thanks guys. this was intended to be a daily driver so some cosmetic things were done on the cheap. Bumpers, radiator shell and headlight buckets were painted and I installed my own interior. All mechanical was restored or replaced - shackles, brakes & rods, new clutch, ring gear, radiator, engine mounts, valves, pan dropped, king pins, modern shocks, body block, new wiring, turn signals, muffler, 30-31 steering column support and several other hundred $'s and hours worth of stuff. I amazed myself with the desire of doing everything by myself with no help and did it - just had to. This was my frsit rertirement project and at a loss what to do now. 150 miles so far and no problems. John