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Brendan · 02-10-2013, 03:05 PM

Hi I don't know much about model A's. I post a lot on the V8 side, I have been looking to buy a Roadster. i have a friend that has a 29, with a Mitchel and it has 16inch wire wheels with new tires. also has a high compression head, that takes a V8 water pump and a webber carb. the car also has juice brakes and a header. also has a F1 steering box. he is asking 14, grand for it do you guys think that is a good price?

Step-down · 02-10-2013, 04:31 PM

These times are for sure a buyers market........14K pays a lot of bills these days .... It's like when I asked my buddy about my last car I bougth he said you don't need another car but do you want it ....
Drive the A if you like it buy it .....Enjoy .....post a shot or two .....

Vern · 02-10-2013, 09:02 PM

Brendan, if you look at the various price guides & eBay, you will find a wide swing in prices for roadsters. If the body/paint is good on your buddy's car, and all the mechanicals work safely, the price is within range. BUT, many variables come into play;what do you want the car to do, how much can you afford, how much are you willing to spend to make it what you want......?

Brendan · 02-10-2013, 09:37 PM

Don't get mad at me, but I would like an AV8. but I have never had a 4 Banger, I bet I would like it. my friend has promised to some one else first but no money has changed hands. I have ben looking for a roadster that has hydraulic brakes. how much would it cost for the parts to put juice brakes on a car.

Jordan · 02-10-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Brendan

Don't get mad at me, but I would like an AV8. but I have never had a 4 Banger, I bet I would like it. my friend has promised to some one else first but no money has changed hands. I have ben looking for a roadster that has hydraulic brakes. how much would it cost for the parts to put juice brakes on a car.

around $2,000

bobH · 02-10-2013, 09:53 PM

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Me thinks if you get a good running banger, you're going to like it. And, this opinion is coming from a traditional V8 guy. Try it (the banger) and decide for yourself. I already know you have V8 experience, so you ought to be able to make a good comparison.
As for the brakes... 2K - wow. and to think I've been giving this stuff away to a couple of V8 friends. However, I've been thinking of hydraulics for my 34, and I know the parts are going to be expensive.

Brendan · 02-10-2013, 09:57 PM

2 grand seems like a lot of cash, I was thinking like a grand. also I like 16 inch steelies with Firestone tires, that would be about 1200, to 1500.

Geo. H · 02-11-2013, 01:14 AM

Here's a thought for you. My first A was/is a 31 roadster. My second was a 31 coupe AV8. I wanted a car with more power. Then, I installed a HC head, a cam, a downdraft carb, did a little port polish, etc. on my roadster and found I could outrun my buddy's 35 coupe with a 59-A engine in it. I sold the AV8.

Barry B./ Ma. · 02-11-2013, 08:26 AM

My coupe is a different car with a nice running Model A rebuilt engine, Snyder HC head, touring cam, good carburetor and Mitchell overdrive. Lots of low end torque and great flexability with the overdrive. As far as the brakes go I have cast iron drums and it has good stopping power without the problems (unequal braking, sticky wheel cyls.) of hydraulics. Try it, you'll like it.

Brendan · 02-12-2013, 08:51 PM

well my friends car is sold, he promised it to someone else first. so I found another one.it has a 39 trans, and a balanced motor in it. what do you have to balance the motor and put in the 39 trans?

Tom Wesenberg · 02-12-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Brendan

well my friends car is sold, he promised it to someone else first. so I found another one.it has a 39 trans, and a balanced motor in it. what do you have to balance the motor and put in the 39 trans?

Counterweights were added to the crankshaft to counter the weight of the crank throws. Too bad Ford didn't do this in the begining. It should greatly help the life of the babbit.

Brendan · 02-12-2013, 09:29 PM

how about the V-8 trans, a 39 box, do you need to shorten the torque tube? and what would you do with the petals

Geo. H · 02-13-2013, 01:04 AM

You need a conversion kit to install the 39 box. Check with Berts.

Brendan · 03-03-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Brendan

Hi I don't know much about model A's. I post a lot on the V8 side, I have been looking to buy a Roadster. i have a friend that has a 29, with a Mitchel and it has 16inch wire wheels with new tires. also has a high compression head, that takes a V8 water pump and a webber carb. the car also has juice brakes and a header. also has a F1 steering box. he is asking 14, grand for it do you guys think that is a good price?

well there still may be a chance that I get the Roadster from my friend, the other guy that was first in line for it still has not come up with the money. I shure hope this pans out. I need another car like I need a hole in my head. but this is a great little car. the last time

Mafman · 03-03-2013, 10:38 AM

Take it from a guy who has both, Brendan. I wouldn't give up my 4 cyl. Model A for anything ("B" police head) , and I enjoy my '39 V8 as well. You'll like the 4 cyl. Model A!

Brendan · 03-24-2013, 07:49 AM

well I was able to get the roadster I was wonting i hope to pick it up next week

1931 flamingo · 03-24-2013, 09:28 AM

SUWEEET ! ! ! Price appears to be right also. Any more pics??
Paul in CT

Brendan · 03-25-2013, 06:47 AM

I will try to get some more today!

Mike V. Florida · 03-25-2013, 07:13 AM

If you got it for the 14 I think you made a good deal, at least by sunny Fl. standards.

02-10-2013, 03:05 PM	#1
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	model a roadster Hi I don't know much about model A's. I post a lot on the V8 side, I have been looking to buy a Roadster. i have a friend that has a 29, with a Mitchel and it has 16inch wire wheels with new tires. also has a high compression head, that takes a V8 water pump and a webber carb. the car also has juice brakes and a header. also has a F1 steering box. he is asking 14, grand for it do you guys think that is a good price? __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

02-10-2013, 04:31 PM	#2
Step-down Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hat City (Danbury CT) Posts: 647	Re: model a roadster These times are for sure a buyers market........14K pays a lot of bills these days .... It's like when I asked my buddy about my last car I bougth he said you don't need another car but do you want it .... Drive the A if you like it buy it .....Enjoy .....post a shot or two ..... __________________ "I can't cry as long as I know the Lord has risen "

02-10-2013, 09:02 PM	#3
Vern Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 572	Re: model a roadster Brendan, if you look at the various price guides & eBay, you will find a wide swing in prices for roadsters. If the body/paint is good on your buddy's car, and all the mechanicals work safely, the price is within range. BUT, many variables come into play;what do you want the car to do, how much can you afford, how much are you willing to spend to make it what you want......?

02-10-2013, 09:37 PM	#4
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: model a roadster Don't get mad at me, but I would like an AV8. but I have never had a 4 Banger, I bet I would like it. my friend has promised to some one else first but no money has changed hands. I have ben looking for a roadster that has hydraulic brakes. how much would it cost for the parts to put juice brakes on a car. __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

02-10-2013, 09:53 PM	#6
bobH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: so cal, placerville, vegas Posts: 1,394	Re: model a roadster Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Me thinks if you get a good running banger, you're going to like it. And, this opinion is coming from a traditional V8 guy. Try it (the banger) and decide for yourself. I already know you have V8 experience, so you ought to be able to make a good comparison. As for the brakes... 2K - wow. and to think I've been giving this stuff away to a couple of V8 friends. However, I've been thinking of hydraulics for my 34, and I know the parts are going to be expensive.

02-10-2013, 09:57 PM	#7
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: model a roadster 2 grand seems like a lot of cash, I was thinking like a grand. also I like 16 inch steelies with Firestone tires, that would be about 1200, to 1500. __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

02-11-2013, 01:14 AM	#8
Geo. H Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 374	Re: model a roadster Here's a thought for you. My first A was/is a 31 roadster. My second was a 31 coupe AV8. I wanted a car with more power. Then, I installed a HC head, a cam, a downdraft carb, did a little port polish, etc. on my roadster and found I could outrun my buddy's 35 coupe with a 59-A engine in it. I sold the AV8.

02-11-2013, 08:26 AM	#9
Barry B./ Ma. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southbridge, Ma. Posts: 1,614	Re: model a roadster My coupe is a different car with a nice running Model A rebuilt engine, Snyder HC head, touring cam, good carburetor and Mitchell overdrive. Lots of low end torque and great flexability with the overdrive. As far as the brakes go I have cast iron drums and it has good stopping power without the problems (unequal braking, sticky wheel cyls.) of hydraulics. Try it, you'll like it.

02-12-2013, 08:51 PM	#10
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: model a roadster well my friends car is sold, he promised it to someone else first. so I found another one.it has a 39 trans, and a balanced motor in it. what do you have to balance the motor and put in the 39 trans? __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

02-12-2013, 09:29 PM	#12
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: model a roadster how about the V-8 trans, a 39 box, do you need to shorten the torque tube? and what would you do with the petals __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

02-13-2013, 01:04 AM	#13
Geo. H Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 374	Re: model a roadster You need a conversion kit to install the 39 box. Check with Berts.

03-03-2013, 10:38 AM	#15
Mafman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 146	Re: model a roadster Take it from a guy who has both, Brendan. I wouldn't give up my 4 cyl. Model A for anything ("B" police head) , and I enjoy my '39 V8 as well. You'll like the 4 cyl. Model A! __________________ James Johnson 1930 Tudor Sedan & 1939 Deluxe Fordor

03-24-2013, 09:28 AM	#17
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: model a roadster SUWEEET ! ! ! Price appears to be right also. Any more pics?? Paul in CT

03-25-2013, 06:47 AM	#18
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: model a roadster I will try to get some more today! __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

03-25-2013, 07:13 AM	#19
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: model a roadster If you got it for the 14 I think you made a good deal, at least by sunny Fl. standards. __________________ 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