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a. griffin · 03-22-2015, 06:09 AM

Hello All.

As the title says, I have just acquired a 1929 Phaeton. This is my second A as the first is a Tudor, but this is my first original running A.

I have a laundry list of things I need to do to get the car ready for steady driving as the last few years have only seen parades. Starting with a new wiring harness, brakes and new lug bolts.

I have been looking through the forums trying to immerse myself in the basics and still have some questions. Mostly questions of the proper use of the hand controls.....spark and throttle. Any secrets or tips in getting the best out of my new car?

Thanks in advance.

wrndln · 03-22-2015, 07:14 AM

Please post some pictures of you new acquisition.
Rusty Nelson

C26Pinelake · 03-22-2015, 07:34 AM

welcome to the forum ! Do you have an owner's manual ? Does your Tudor not have the spark and throttle controls ?
Wayne

mhsprecher · 03-22-2015, 08:38 AM

It would be nice to have a sticky at the top that would be a primer for new owners. I am sure that there have been prior posts that would be a good start.

Bob C · 03-22-2015, 11:13 AM

Welcome, here is a link to the owners manual.
http://www.motormayhem.net/wp-upload...ion-Manual.pdf

Bob

a. griffin · 03-22-2015, 11:34 AM

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Thanks for the link bob, that will be most helpful.
As far as the tudor wayne, that car was more of a hotrod project. This one will stay pretty much stock.

JohnLaVoy · 03-22-2015, 11:56 AM

Welcome! I love the phaetons, have driven mine all over the west coast. Here I am at Yosemite!

Jim/GA · 03-22-2015, 12:43 PM

Hi! Welcome to the Model A world!

I live very close to you (10 minutes away). I can meet you for some on road instruction if you want, either in my car or yours.

There are many Model A owners in our area, if you need help or advice on anything you plan to do.

sethkestenbaum · 03-22-2015, 01:22 PM

Phaetons are the best! If you are going to get an old car, it SHOULD be a 4 door convertible. - Seth

DougVieyra · 03-22-2015, 08:23 PM

On this Ford Barn there is a 'Group Memberships' of the various types of cars, including Phaetons. Look for it :Phans of Phaetons. That would be something that might be worth joining.

- Doug Vieyra, Dec. 1928 Phaeton (previously known as 'Touring')

al's28/33 · 03-22-2015, 10:07 PM

Ahhhhhh the Phaeton.......in my honest opinion the BEST "A" body style......not that I play favorites of course!!...............

caboose · 03-23-2015, 12:51 PM

Hi,
I'm also a Phaeton owner, north of you in Hopkins Co. Just bought new tires (blackwalls, of course) and my wheels are at the powder coater. Our 29 is, or was, Rose beige. What color is your 29?

Montie

Karl · 03-23-2015, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sethkestenbaum

Phaetons are the best! If you are going to get an old car, it SHOULD be a 4 door convertible. - Seth

Yep I love Mine but not quite as much fun if its raining ! Karl

al's28/33 · 03-23-2015, 08:22 PM

Seth how is your engine rebuild coming ???? Did you ever contact Tom Wesenberg to discuss installing his EVR set up ??? IMHO the best insurance after a safety fuse.

Mike V. Florida · 03-23-2015, 10:33 PM

Congratulations!

a. griffin · 03-26-2015, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karl

Yep I love Mine but not quite as much fun if its raining ! Karl

I actually got caught in the rain in a Pierce Arrow Touring. That was not fun as that car only has rear brakes.

Getting caught in the rain in an A will only add to the adventure!

Goldhardt · 03-26-2015, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnLaVoy

Welcome! I love the phaetons, have driven mine all over the west coast. Here I am at Yosemite!

Hey John, love your picture! That is beautiful!

31Abone · 03-27-2015, 10:19 AM

I can't find a link to phaeton phan..I have a original 31 std ragtop ..going to drive it to yosemite this summer if I can find a camping spot.June or July... any model A clubs touring the valley this year ??

caboose · 03-27-2015, 12:04 PM

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/group.php?groupid=8

31Abone · 03-27-2015, 02:21 PM

tnx got it ..will post pic of my ragtop later,have 28-29 side curtain set ,want to trade for 31 std.

03-22-2015, 06:09 AM	#1
a. griffin Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pinehurst Texas Posts: 10	New Phaeton owner here Hello All. As the title says, I have just acquired a 1929 Phaeton. This is my second A as the first is a Tudor, but this is my first original running A. I have a laundry list of things I need to do to get the car ready for steady driving as the last few years have only seen parades. Starting with a new wiring harness, brakes and new lug bolts. I have been looking through the forums trying to immerse myself in the basics and still have some questions. Mostly questions of the proper use of the hand controls.....spark and throttle. Any secrets or tips in getting the best out of my new car? Thanks in advance.

03-22-2015, 07:14 AM	#2
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,162	Re: New Phaeton owner here Please post some pictures of you new acquisition. Rusty Nelson

03-22-2015, 07:34 AM	#3
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: New Phaeton owner here welcome to the forum ! Do you have an owner's manual ? Does your Tudor not have the spark and throttle controls ? Wayne

03-22-2015, 08:38 AM	#4
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: New Phaeton owner here It would be nice to have a sticky at the top that would be a primer for new owners. I am sure that there have been prior posts that would be a good start.

03-22-2015, 11:13 AM	#5
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,747	Re: New Phaeton owner here Welcome, here is a link to the owners manual. http://www.motormayhem.net/wp-upload...ion-Manual.pdf Bob

03-22-2015, 11:34 AM	#6
a. griffin Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pinehurst Texas Posts: 10	Re: New Phaeton owner here Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the link bob, that will be most helpful. As far as the tudor wayne, that car was more of a hotrod project. This one will stay pretty much stock.

03-22-2015, 12:43 PM	#8
Jim/GA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Young Harris, GA Posts: 1,819	Re: New Phaeton owner here Hi! Welcome to the Model A world! I live very close to you (10 minutes away). I can meet you for some on road instruction if you want, either in my car or yours. There are many Model A owners in our area, if you need help or advice on anything you plan to do. __________________ Jim Cannon Former MAFCA Technical Director "Have a Model A day!"

03-22-2015, 01:22 PM	#9
sethkestenbaum Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 632	Re: New Phaeton owner here Phaetons are the best! If you are going to get an old car, it SHOULD be a 4 door convertible. - Seth __________________ Seth Kestenbaum www.oldcarroadtrip.com

03-22-2015, 08:23 PM	#10
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: New Phaeton owner here On this Ford Barn there is a 'Group Memberships' of the various types of cars, including Phaetons. Look for it :Phans of Phaetons. That would be something that might be worth joining. - Doug Vieyra, Dec. 1928 Phaeton (previously known as 'Touring')

03-22-2015, 10:07 PM	#11
al's28/33 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,591	Re: New Phaeton owner here Ahhhhhh the Phaeton.......in my honest opinion the BEST "A" body style......not that I play favorites of course!!............... __________________ 1928 "A" Phaeton (mid year with many early features) 1933 "V8" Closed-Cab Pickup Truck (originally a Model B, 4 Cylinder dating to May, 1933)

03-23-2015, 12:51 PM	#12
caboose Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sulphur Springs & Saltillo, Texas Posts: 135	Re: New Phaeton owner here Hi, I'm also a Phaeton owner, north of you in Hopkins Co. Just bought new tires (blackwalls, of course) and my wheels are at the powder coater. Our 29 is, or was, Rose beige. What color is your 29? Montie

03-23-2015, 08:22 PM	#14
al's28/33 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,591	Re: New Phaeton owner here Seth how is your engine rebuild coming ???? Did you ever contact Tom Wesenberg to discuss installing his EVR set up ??? IMHO the best insurance after a safety fuse. __________________ 1928 "A" Phaeton (mid year with many early features) 1933 "V8" Closed-Cab Pickup Truck (originally a Model B, 4 Cylinder dating to May, 1933)

03-23-2015, 10:33 PM	#15
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: New Phaeton owner here Congratulations! __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

03-27-2015, 10:19 AM	#18
31Abone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Big pine Ca 93513 Posts: 797	Re: New Phaeton owner here I can't find a link to phaeton phan..I have a original 31 std ragtop ..going to drive it to yosemite this summer if I can find a camping spot.June or July... any model A clubs touring the valley this year ??

03-27-2015, 12:04 PM	#19
caboose Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sulphur Springs & Saltillo, Texas Posts: 135	Re: New Phaeton owner here https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/group.php?groupid=8

03-27-2015, 02:21 PM	#20
31Abone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Big pine Ca 93513 Posts: 797	Re: New Phaeton owner here tnx got it ..will post pic of my ragtop later,have 28-29 side curtain set ,want to trade for 31 std.