The Ford Barn

Bill Goddard · 06-04-2010, 10:18 AM

Dennis, That's my goal too.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 06-05-2010, 01:10 PM

Wow Paul, would you care to explain how those mods of installing a Pinto engine or 16" wheels make the Model A more reliable or safer than a restored one? I also question if MAACO paintwork is a better investment. Maybe I am biased, --or maybe you know something that I do not, so please expound on what I missed.

The other question I have is, ...why do people feel like Restorers must put their restored Model A up on a lift and clean everything after a drive?

Just as with a brand-new modern vehicle, when we drive our modern car to the store in the rain, we don't bring it home and install it on a lift to clean the undercarriage do we? Many of my previous customers have a car 100% restored by us and then drive it without ever even touching the engine compartment or undercarriage with a cleaning cloth. IMO, owning a "driver" or street rod does not exempt owners either!

06-04-2010, 10:18 AM	#21
Bill Goddard Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shrewsbury,Pa Posts: 513	Re: Complete restoration VS a daily driver... Dennis, That's my goal too.

06-05-2010, 01:10 PM	#22
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,508	Re: Complete restoration VS a daily driver... Wow Paul, would you care to explain how those mods of installing a Pinto engine or 16" wheels make the Model A more reliable or safer than a restored one? I also question if MAACO paintwork is a better investment. Maybe I am biased, --or maybe you know something that I do not, so please expound on what I missed. The other question I have is, ...why do people feel like Restorers must put their restored Model A up on a lift and clean everything after a drive? Just as with a brand-new modern vehicle, when we drive our modern car to the store in the rain, we don't bring it home and install it on a lift to clean the undercarriage do we? Many of my previous customers have a car 100% restored by us and then drive it without ever even touching the engine compartment or undercarriage with a cleaning cloth. IMO, owning a "driver" or street rod does not exempt owners either! __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .