The Ford Barn

Beauford · 06-05-2017, 11:50 AM

I saw it sitting in the woods with stuff growing out of it and decided it needed to be brought back to life to tell me the many stories!

Chris H · 06-05-2017, 12:42 PM

First of all, I have always been a sports car guy. I used to have posters and built models of all the neat cars, but could never afford. I always dueled over the Packards, Pierce Arrows, Cords, and Dusenburgs, as well. All well out of my price range.
I ended up with my first MGB in the '80s, my second a few years later. My dad always wanted a Model T, and always said "some day we will get one". Well that day never came. I always liked the Model As, as they were more drivable on today's roads than the primitive Model Ts. They are more affordable than the Packards, and parts are much easier to get. So I found a Model A and have not regretted the purchase.

I keep mine in as original condition as I can afford. I want it to not only look original, but drive original. After all, what's the point of it all, anyway, if you can not enjoy the entire experience! Dropping in a modern V8, juice brakes, auto transmission, and power steering, it is just a modern car that looks old. Not the full experience! Just my own personal opinion on it all.

kippmw · 06-05-2017, 01:26 PM

My first ride in a Model A was at 2 weeks old in the 30 Deluxe Coupe that my Grandpa and my Dad restored in 1971. I've been working on Model A's, driving and participating with my local chapter ever since. I'm 33 now and my Grandpa and my Dad have since passed on, but I keep the old coupe and our 29 Fordor going, with no intention of stopping. I've owned a lot of different cars, but Model A's will always be my favorite!

KenCoupe · 06-06-2017, 09:00 PM

When I was very young, I had a babysitter that had an old, beat up ccpu Model A. One evening, he gave my brother and me a ride in it. That was probably the start for me. When I got a little older, I started collecting books and magazines about old cars, especially Model T's. As I got older, I began liking the Model A more and more because it was more driveable than the Model T. I finally got my Model A (coupe) after my kids graduated from high school. I'd like to get another one, but I don't have any room to put it.

Synchro909 · 06-06-2017, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KenCoupe

When I was very young, I had a babysitter that had an old, beat up ccpu Model A. One evening, he gave my brother and me a ride in it. That was probably the start for me. When I got a little older, I started collecting books and magazines about old cars, especially Model T's. As I got older, I began liking the Model A more and more because it was more driveable than the Model T. I finally got my Model A (coupe) after my kids graduated from high school. I'd like to get another one, but I don't have any room to put it.

You could leave it (with keys) at my place.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 06-07-2017, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Beauford

I saw it sitting in the woods with stuff growing out of it and decided it needed to be brought back to life to tell me the many stories!

Beauford,
Reminded me, In Oklahoma, I saw a ROOFLESS OUT HOUSE in the woods, with a 17 Foot Cedar growing out of it
Bill Amazed

06-05-2017, 11:50 AM	#1
Beauford Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: VA Posts: 569	Re: what makes a A'er I saw it sitting in the woods with stuff growing out of it and decided it needed to be brought back to life to tell me the many stories!

06-05-2017, 12:42 PM	#2
Chris H Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wood River, IL Posts: 119	Re: what makes a A'er First of all, I have always been a sports car guy. I used to have posters and built models of all the neat cars, but could never afford. I always dueled over the Packards, Pierce Arrows, Cords, and Dusenburgs, as well. All well out of my price range. I ended up with my first MGB in the '80s, my second a few years later. My dad always wanted a Model T, and always said "some day we will get one". Well that day never came. I always liked the Model As, as they were more drivable on today's roads than the primitive Model Ts. They are more affordable than the Packards, and parts are much easier to get. So I found a Model A and have not regretted the purchase. I keep mine in as original condition as I can afford. I want it to not only look original, but drive original. After all, what's the point of it all, anyway, if you can not enjoy the entire experience! Dropping in a modern V8, juice brakes, auto transmission, and power steering, it is just a modern car that looks old. Not the full experience! Just my own personal opinion on it all. __________________ Chris H. 1930 Tudor 1964 MGB 1979 MGB Ham call: N9WHH

06-05-2017, 01:26 PM	#3
kippmw Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 59	Re: what makes a A'er My first ride in a Model A was at 2 weeks old in the 30 Deluxe Coupe that my Grandpa and my Dad restored in 1971. I've been working on Model A's, driving and participating with my local chapter ever since. I'm 33 now and my Grandpa and my Dad have since passed on, but I keep the old coupe and our 29 Fordor going, with no intention of stopping. I've owned a lot of different cars, but Model A's will always be my favorite!

06-06-2017, 09:00 PM	#4
KenCoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 241	Re: what makes a A'er When I was very young, I had a babysitter that had an old, beat up ccpu Model A. One evening, he gave my brother and me a ride in it. That was probably the start for me. When I got a little older, I started collecting books and magazines about old cars, especially Model T's. As I got older, I began liking the Model A more and more because it was more driveable than the Model T. I finally got my Model A (coupe) after my kids graduated from high school. I'd like to get another one, but I don't have any room to put it.