The Ford Barn

ericsauto · 11-23-2017, 08:18 AM

Good morning. I am new to this forum and excited to learn a lot more about my 1929 Model A coupe that I just Purchased. I found a very nice car done by a gentleman named Tom Mack Restorations. The car is just what I have been looking for. It has an Wilton Overdrive transmission which makes it a joy to drive. I'll I have to do to this one is clean and maintenance. The restoration is 20 years old but the car looks brand new with only 3200 miles on it since the resto. I own a auto repair shop in Hamilton , Ohio but i know mechanically this is a new venture for me. Look forward to all the good advice I know I will get from you pros.

Have a great Thanksgiving and thanks for letting join in.

burner31 · 11-23-2017, 08:24 AM

Welcome to the barn, and congratulations on your new car.
Now you must post a picture of the car or I will destroy your puny Planet

JohnLaVoy · 11-23-2017, 08:25 AM

Welcome to the Model A family. You should seek out a local chapter in your area. They would be a source of information about the car and the hobby. You will find them very welcoming and helpful as you learn about your new car. You can find local chapters at MAFCA.com

NCRebel · 11-23-2017, 08:26 AM

Glad to meet you Eric. I am new to Model A's also. I learned (during the 60's and 70's) to work on muscle cars and motorcycles. I am loving the Deluxe coupe left in my charge. I can give one bit of advice, think of everything you do as if it is 1929. Elbow grease, time and attention, even driving habits must take a step back to when dirt roads ruled the day, you were the only available mechanic and people would stop and stare at the car.

tiretrx · 11-23-2017, 08:40 AM

Congrats on your new Model A, all the best with it.......it's a beauty.

JDupuis · 11-23-2017, 08:52 AM

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ericsauto · 11-23-2017, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by burner31

Welcome to the barn, and congratulations on your new car.
Now you must post a picture of the car or I will destroy your puny Planet

There is a picture posted. ( I hope I did it right)

Thanks guys.

Clem Clement · 11-23-2017, 09:03 AM

Drive her big time. The Model A hates to be parked. Take her for a Turkey Day ride and count the greetings you and she will receive.

ericsauto · 11-23-2017, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Clem Clement

Drive her big time. The Model A hates to be parked. Take her for a Turkey Day ride and count the greetings you and she will receive.

I am taking her out this weekend.

Jacksonlll · 11-23-2017, 09:15 AM

Not sure where Hamilton is, but I am planning a tour to Berlin next July. We should have around 15 cars. We could meet you there or pick you up on the way. Our club loves the Amish country.

ericsauto · 11-23-2017, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacksonlll

Not sure where Hamilton is, but I am planning a tour to Berlin next July. We should have around 15 cars. We could meet you there or pick you up on the way. Our club loves the Amish country.

Just above Cincinnati about 25 miles north. Sounds fun.

ericsauto · 11-23-2017, 09:42 AM

I am updating the image. hope this can be seen better.

Thanks for all the help.

Chuck Dempsey · 11-23-2017, 09:59 AM

Sharp car! Welcome aboard......

Jacksonlll · 11-23-2017, 10:19 AM

Eric, if you want to come along, let me know and I'll make room for you. We get there Monday pm and have dinner in an Amish rest. Then a "get lost tour", Tues we tour the area as a group or groups. Cheese factory, hardware store,(AMISH), candy factory and a ton of other places. A different Amish rest.
Wed is the auction in Mount Hope, a lot of fun. More touring and dinner in an Amish home. Come home Thursday.

Great Lakes Greg · 11-23-2017, 10:30 AM

Nice colors. Big thumbs up for black wheels and no whitewalls.

burner31 · 11-23-2017, 11:43 AM

Mine came with white walls...
Which is nice, matches the garage

slammin · 11-23-2017, 01:18 PM

Welcome to the Barn and the fun world of Model As. There is a chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America in Cincinnati, The Ohio Valley Region, 513-891-3250

3.6rs · 11-24-2017, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacksonlll

Not sure where Hamilton is, but I am planning a tour to Berlin next July. We should have around 15 cars. We could meet you there or pick you up on the way. Our club loves the Amish country.

I'm close to Berlin, the German Berlin

3.6rs · 11-24-2017, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Great Lakes Greg

Nice colors. Big thumbs up for black wheels and no whitewalls.

I think it would look better with the white walls ...

Utopia Texas · 11-24-2017, 08:10 AM

Eric, once you become familiar with the multiple computer systems and anti pollution devices you will find the Model A easy to repair and maintain!

11-23-2017, 08:25 AM	#3
JohnLaVoy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 779	Re: New To Model A Welcome to the Model A family. You should seek out a local chapter in your area. They would be a source of information about the car and the hobby. You will find them very welcoming and helpful as you learn about your new car. You can find local chapters at MAFCA.com

11-23-2017, 08:26 AM	#4
NCRebel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: 102	Re: New To Model A Glad to meet you Eric. I am new to Model A's also. I learned (during the 60's and 70's) to work on muscle cars and motorcycles. I am loving the Deluxe coupe left in my charge. I can give one bit of advice, think of everything you do as if it is 1929. Elbow grease, time and attention, even driving habits must take a step back to when dirt roads ruled the day, you were the only available mechanic and people would stop and stare at the car.

11-23-2017, 08:40 AM	#5
tiretrx Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: East End of Long Island Posts: 14	Re: New To Model A Congrats on your new Model A, all the best with it.......it's a beauty.

11-23-2017, 08:52 AM	#6
JDupuis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Maryhill Ont Canada Posts: 834	Re: New To Model A Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Welcome to the Barn. Pull up a chair and get comfortable. Once you click on a thread, you have to click on all the others. . Jeff __________________ Let's let pylons, be pylons!

11-23-2017, 09:03 AM	#8
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: New To Model A Drive her big time. The Model A hates to be parked. Take her for a Turkey Day ride and count the greetings you and she will receive.

11-23-2017, 09:15 AM	#10
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: New To Model A Not sure where Hamilton is, but I am planning a tour to Berlin next July. We should have around 15 cars. We could meet you there or pick you up on the way. Our club loves the Amish country.

11-23-2017, 09:59 AM	#13
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 785	Re: New To Model A Sharp car! Welcome aboard......

11-23-2017, 10:19 AM	#14
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: New To Model A Eric, if you want to come along, let me know and I'll make room for you. We get there Monday pm and have dinner in an Amish rest. Then a "get lost tour", Tues we tour the area as a group or groups. Cheese factory, hardware store,(AMISH), candy factory and a ton of other places. A different Amish rest. Wed is the auction in Mount Hope, a lot of fun. More touring and dinner in an Amish home. Come home Thursday.

11-23-2017, 10:30 AM	#15
Great Lakes Greg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,369	Re: New To Model A Nice colors. Big thumbs up for black wheels and no whitewalls.

11-23-2017, 01:18 PM	#17
slammin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Fruita, CO Posts: 281	Re: New To Model A Welcome to the Barn and the fun world of Model As. There is a chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America in Cincinnati, The Ohio Valley Region, 513-891-3250

11-24-2017, 08:10 AM	#20
Utopia Texas Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Brookshire & Cat Spring,Texas Posts: 222	Re: New To Model A Eric, once you become familiar with the multiple computer systems and anti pollution devices you will find the Model A easy to repair and maintain!