The Ford Barn

bobpo1 · 05-09-2015, 10:52 AM

Welcome to the site from the Oak Harbor, Ohio area near the lake. You will get a college degree on Model A's from this site, I did.

BTW, what is the container hanging on the firewall above the engine?

ericr · 05-09-2015, 02:18 PM

welcome aboard, a '31 Tudor owner here in Columbus.

Wareagle · 05-09-2015, 03:31 PM

They mounted a temp gas tank from a mower on the radiator support rods. It had been sitting for 15 yrs or so and until I can get the tank out and flushed, I will use it.

ericr · 05-09-2015, 04:35 PM

BTW it's a '30, judging by the radiator shell and the running board apron design.
anyway feel free to stop by anytime.

Eric

Wareagle · 05-09-2015, 06:11 PM

Ericr, you may be right. Can't read the engine number. It looks like somebody stamped a new set of numbers over the old number. As soon as my garage arrives next Wednesday, I will put it in there and get the body off so I can read the frame numbers. All I got with it is a bill of sale. How hard is it to get an Ohio title with that? Rookie here so be kind.....Needless to say, Model A's are new to me.

ericr · 05-09-2015, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Wareagle

Ericr, you may be right. Can't read the engine number. It looks like somebody stamped a new set of numbers over the old number. As soon as my garage arrives next Wednesday, I will put it in there and get the body off so I can read the frame numbers. All I got with it is a bill of sale. How hard is it to get an Ohio title with that? Rookie here so be kind.....Needless to say, Model A's are new to me.

I just saw this on a website: If your seller provided you with a bill of sale but no title, contact the State of Ohio’s Titling Support and Dealer Licensing Section as soon as possible. These offices can be reached at by phone at (614) 752-7671.

Wareagle · 05-09-2015, 08:51 PM

Thank you very much Eric. I will give them a call asap. I did look up the differences between the 30 and the 31 radiator shroud and the fender to running boards. It matches the 30. As soon as I can get the body off of the frame I hope to verify the year. Are there any other tell-tell signs that anyone sees that could give me a clue on the year? There is a Ford factory stamp on the lower left of the windshield with a 1932 date. Not sure what that means.

Tom Wesenberg · 05-09-2015, 09:20 PM

If you get the number on the frame take a good picture of it and also a good pencil etching of it. I took both with me to the DMV when I went to title 2 of my Model A's, and they did keep and use both.

w.michael · 05-10-2015, 12:10 AM

Another tell-tale sign:

Early 1930's had an oval speedometer. Late 1930's had a round speedometer. So if it had a round speedometer, it could be either a late 1930 or a 1931. If it has an oval speedometer, it is definitely an early 1930.

W. Michael

Synchro909 · 05-10-2015, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Cockshutt Kid

Hello Jim , from way up north. I also have a 31 Tudor, and two grandkids that love it. I am already looking for one for my grandson to learn to drive on. In my opinion you have the perfect car to enjoy. Best wishes and good luck. if I could give you one little of advice, it would be to go real slow. Don't tear it all apart. Just repair one small thing at a time and drive it a little as you go. Most cars that are completely dismantled never go back together again. People get discouraged and lose interest. I know of cars that have been apart for 40 years. In my humble opinion,the only way to do ground up restoration, is to do it on a second car, while you are having fun driving the first one. Again good luck, and get the kids involved. Jim.

Then the car changes hands a couple of times and someone forgets to hand over everything, parts get lost and eventually, it is broken up for parts. I've seen it over and over.

grumpyoldsman · 05-10-2015, 08:21 AM

I belonged to the penn-ohio A ford club for 40 years it is a very active cub you might check it out they do a tour every june have fun and drive it

Tom F OHIO · 05-10-2015, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by grumpyoldsman

I belonged to the penn-ohio A ford club for 40 years it is a very active cub you might check it out they do a tour every june have fun and drive it

Grumpy, what chapter do or did you belong too? I am with the Copus Hill chapter which is Mansfield, Shelby, Lexington, and Ashland area.

JohnLaVoy · 05-10-2015, 01:52 PM

Welcome! Hope to see you on a tour real soon! Join a local chapter and attend some regional events, you will see lots of Model As and meet some great people.

Jon-Ohio · 05-10-2015, 05:10 PM

Welcome to the forum Jim P.
Lots of good Model A help and info here.

Jon in Ohio (west central)
1930 coupe

Wareagle · 05-10-2015, 05:19 PM

Thanks to all for all of your comments and welcomes. I do plan on joining a club at some point. I would like to visit with a few and see which one fits me best and I can't wait till the car shows and swap meets start so I can see the restorations up close and get some first hand knowledge.

Russell in Tulsa · 05-10-2015, 08:36 PM

Looks like a great car to start with. Welcome.

grumpyoldsman · 05-11-2015, 07:20 PM

I belonged to the erie chapter droped out and sold or gave away my cars but am building a 31 cp now so time to rejoin

Wareagle · 05-11-2015, 07:52 PM

Thanks Russell. The car is pretty solid. All of the running gear and frame are done but once I get it in the shop I will verify that all is still good. The previous owner also installed all of the wood kit and did most of the body work before he died. I want to remove the gas tank and have it cleaned and sealed and add paint and interior and of course new tires. I know there will be other issues but these are the big one.

SHEC · 05-12-2015, 10:46 AM

Welcome aboard.

Hey, you might want to check with the local guys about a great Winter swap meet up in Medina Ohio. I was there and found it quite interesting to be at an indoor swap meet in January - but then again I am not from the Great Lake region and winters are much different here in Northern California!

It was a rewarding meet, full of parts and some cars, all surrounded by helpful Model A'ers.

Have Fun!

Be well -

SHEC

05-09-2015, 10:52 AM	#21
bobpo1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 301	Re: Hello from Ohio Welcome to the site from the Oak Harbor, Ohio area near the lake. You will get a college degree on Model A's from this site, I did. BTW, what is the container hanging on the firewall above the engine?

05-09-2015, 02:18 PM	#22
ericr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,542	Re: Hello from Ohio welcome aboard, a '31 Tudor owner here in Columbus.

05-09-2015, 03:31 PM	#23
Wareagle Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 63	Re: Hello from Ohio They mounted a temp gas tank from a mower on the radiator support rods. It had been sitting for 15 yrs or so and until I can get the tank out and flushed, I will use it. __________________ Jim P. central Ohio 1930 Tudor Sedan 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and loving it!!

05-09-2015, 04:35 PM	#24
ericr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,542	Re: Hello from Ohio BTW it's a '30, judging by the radiator shell and the running board apron design. anyway feel free to stop by anytime. Eric

05-09-2015, 06:11 PM	#25
Wareagle Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 63	Re: Hello from Ohio Ericr, you may be right. Can't read the engine number. It looks like somebody stamped a new set of numbers over the old number. As soon as my garage arrives next Wednesday, I will put it in there and get the body off so I can read the frame numbers. All I got with it is a bill of sale. How hard is it to get an Ohio title with that? Rookie here so be kind.....Needless to say, Model A's are new to me. __________________ Jim P. central Ohio 1930 Tudor Sedan 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and loving it!!

05-09-2015, 08:51 PM	#27
Wareagle Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 63	Re: Hello from Ohio Thank you very much Eric. I will give them a call asap. I did look up the differences between the 30 and the 31 radiator shroud and the fender to running boards. It matches the 30. As soon as I can get the body off of the frame I hope to verify the year. Are there any other tell-tell signs that anyone sees that could give me a clue on the year? There is a Ford factory stamp on the lower left of the windshield with a 1932 date. Not sure what that means. __________________ Jim P. central Ohio 1930 Tudor Sedan 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and loving it!!

05-09-2015, 09:20 PM	#28
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Hello from Ohio If you get the number on the frame take a good picture of it and also a good pencil etching of it. I took both with me to the DMV when I went to title 2 of my Model A's, and they did keep and use both.

05-10-2015, 12:10 AM	#29
w.michael Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 418	Re: Hello from Ohio Another tell-tale sign: Early 1930's had an oval speedometer. Late 1930's had a round speedometer. So if it had a round speedometer, it could be either a late 1930 or a 1931. If it has an oval speedometer, it is definitely an early 1930. W. Michael

05-10-2015, 08:21 AM	#31
grumpyoldsman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Erie Pa. Posts: 104	Re: Hello from Ohio I belonged to the penn-ohio A ford club for 40 years it is a very active cub you might check it out they do a tour every june have fun and drive it

05-10-2015, 01:52 PM	#33
JohnLaVoy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 779	Re: Hello from Ohio Welcome! Hope to see you on a tour real soon! Join a local chapter and attend some regional events, you will see lots of Model As and meet some great people.

05-10-2015, 05:10 PM	#34
Jon-Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 191	Re: Hello from Ohio Welcome to the forum Jim P. Lots of good Model A help and info here. Jon in Ohio (west central) 1930 coupe

05-10-2015, 05:19 PM	#35
Wareagle Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 63	Re: Hello from Ohio Thanks to all for all of your comments and welcomes. I do plan on joining a club at some point. I would like to visit with a few and see which one fits me best and I can't wait till the car shows and swap meets start so I can see the restorations up close and get some first hand knowledge. __________________ Jim P. central Ohio 1930 Tudor Sedan 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and loving it!!

05-10-2015, 08:36 PM	#36
Russell in Tulsa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 298	Re: Hello from Ohio Looks like a great car to start with. Welcome.

05-11-2015, 07:20 PM	#37
grumpyoldsman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Erie Pa. Posts: 104	Re: Hello from Ohio I belonged to the erie chapter droped out and sold or gave away my cars but am building a 31 cp now so time to rejoin

05-11-2015, 07:52 PM	#38
Wareagle Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 63	Re: Hello from Ohio Thanks Russell. The car is pretty solid. All of the running gear and frame are done but once I get it in the shop I will verify that all is still good. The previous owner also installed all of the wood kit and did most of the body work before he died. I want to remove the gas tank and have it cleaned and sealed and add paint and interior and of course new tires. I know there will be other issues but these are the big one. __________________ Jim P. central Ohio 1930 Tudor Sedan 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and loving it!!

05-12-2015, 10:46 AM	#39
SHEC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 278	Re: Hello from Ohio Welcome aboard. Hey, you might want to check with the local guys about a great Winter swap meet up in Medina Ohio. I was there and found it quite interesting to be at an indoor swap meet in January - but then again I am not from the Great Lake region and winters are much different here in Northern California! It was a rewarding meet, full of parts and some cars, all surrounded by helpful Model A'ers. Have Fun! Be well - SHEC