The Ford Barn

46HARLEY · 11-13-2023, 03:54 PM

I have been watching this for a couple years, neighbor stops buy and says you want to buy it. I said I believe I will. Will be in my garage tomorrow. Pretty excited to get started on it, my first A.

Chuck Dempsey · 11-13-2023, 04:14 PM

Good for you! Congrats!

Big hammer · 11-13-2023, 04:21 PM

Congrats let the fun begin!

46HARLEY · 11-13-2023, 05:40 PM

Not familiar with As, are those seats original ? Only pictures I have for now.

mcflash · 11-13-2023, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 46HARLEY

I have been watching this for a couple years, neighbor stops buy and says you want to buy it. I said I believe I will. Will be in my garage tomorrow. Pretty excited to get started on it, my first A.

Looks like fun!

JayJay · 11-13-2023, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 46HARLEY

Not familiar with As, are those seats original ? Only pictures I have for now.

Those look to me at first glance like proper Tudor seats, but they've been recovered.

Joe K · 11-13-2023, 09:39 PM

Just remember - its a "work in progress."

I wouldn't necessarily tear it all down expecting to bring everything up together and reassemble to Ford Showroom Spec.

You run the risk of ending up like me with the car spread out under H*lls half acre in my barn, waiting for the individual pieces to be restored and reassembled.

Life is short - enjoy what you can of the car and take a piece off and work that piece up. Any single task on a Model A is good (usually) for a weekend of work at the most - meanwhile you get satisfaction from "correcting problems" and seeing a sensible improvement.

Do this for a couple of years and after that "you have a pretty good car."

Joe K

nkaminar · 11-14-2023, 07:08 AM

I will second what Joe said. Get it running and drive it for a while. Fix one thing at a time.

First order of business is to assure that the car is safe. Tires, steering, brakes, lights, seat belts, turn indicators, safety glass, etc. You live in a crowded area so safety is more important than a more remote area. There are lots of good Model A clubs in the New York area and I would advise joining one or two. Once you get it running, go on some tours as a shake down cruise.

Getting a new to you antique car is always exciting.

ronn · 11-14-2023, 07:19 AM

Congrats! you will have some fun with that one.

Bob Bidonde · 11-14-2023, 08:13 AM

Resist taking your Model A apart!!! Keep it running and roadworthy so you can enjoy it. Do a running restoration of its mechanical systems, i.e., brakes, steering & suspension. Get the cooling system in tip top shape. Best of luck with your new vintage car!

46HARLEY · 11-14-2023, 11:48 AM

Thanks for the encouragement, i will refrain from any drastic changes and just work on the basics to make it safe. This car will be an experience for me , but it still boils down to nuts and bolts. It will take awhile, not as energetic as I used to be. Thanks again, Harley.

mass A man · 11-14-2023, 12:35 PM

Good move! That's a really nice Tudor to do a restoration as you please on it. The Les Andrews "Model A Ford mechanics Handbook" (red one) may be a big help for you. Get to know the basics of a Model A -- starting procedure, brake system re-building, etc...I agree to all above posts too.--Good luck!

40 Deluxe · 11-14-2023, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 46HARLEY

I have been watching this for a couple years, neighbor stops buy and says you want to buy it. I said I believe I will. Will be in my garage tomorrow. Pretty excited to get started on it, my first A.

Ahh, a self-propelled money pit!!

1930artdeco · 11-14-2023, 12:44 PM

Where is the engine pic?

Looks like it came with a heater or had one installed-which should serve you well in NY. Looking good, have fun driving her around and follow the previous posts advice.

Mike

Cape Codder · 11-14-2023, 07:36 PM

Several years ago there was a Gentleman who must have know Bob Bidonde! Well at least he took Bobs advice. He had a '28/'29 Tudor that took him TWO winters to finish painting. The First Year he disassembled the front back to the back of the door. Did body work that was needed and drove it that summer! Next winter he did the rear! I often would re-read the post and MARVEL at the work he did with a VERY HIGH RATE OF EXCELLANCE Avatar for a long time but sure wish he would come back to show off!!

Synchro909 · 11-14-2023, 07:52 PM

I second the advice given above about driving it as it is while doing a gradual rolling restoration. Once you are finished, I bet you don't get the attention you will driving what looks like a barn find straight out of the barn. I've seen it happen a few times.

katy · 11-14-2023, 09:02 PM

What are the black spots around the rear window? Holes? Or?

Smokedtires · 11-15-2023, 10:12 AM

Congratulations!

WHN · 11-15-2023, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

Resist taking your Model A apart!!! Keep it running and roadworthy so you can enjoy it. Do a running restoration of its mechanical systems, i.e., brakes, steering & suspension. Get the cooling system in tip top shape. Best of luck with your new vintage car!

This is really “Good” advice!

Enjoy your car.

46HARLEY · 11-15-2023, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by katy

What are the black spots around the rear window? Holes? Or?

The last guy to register it was a guy name Clyde. I’ll have to give them a look over.

11-13-2023, 04:14 PM	#2
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 789	Re: New to me Good for you! Congrats!

11-13-2023, 04:21 PM	#3
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,131	Re: New to me Congrats let the fun begin! __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

11-13-2023, 05:40 PM	#4
46HARLEY Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: NY Posts: 54	Re: New to me Not familiar with As, are those seats original ? Only pictures I have for now.

11-13-2023, 09:39 PM	#7
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: New to me Just remember - its a "work in progress." I wouldn't necessarily tear it all down expecting to bring everything up together and reassemble to Ford Showroom Spec. You run the risk of ending up like me with the car spread out under H*lls half acre in my barn, waiting for the individual pieces to be restored and reassembled. Life is short - enjoy what you can of the car and take a piece off and work that piece up. Any single task on a Model A is good (usually) for a weekend of work at the most - meanwhile you get satisfaction from "correcting problems" and seeing a sensible improvement. Do this for a couple of years and after that "you have a pretty good car." Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

11-14-2023, 07:08 AM	#8
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,900	Re: New to me I will second what Joe said. Get it running and drive it for a while. Fix one thing at a time. First order of business is to assure that the car is safe. Tires, steering, brakes, lights, seat belts, turn indicators, safety glass, etc. You live in a crowded area so safety is more important than a more remote area. There are lots of good Model A clubs in the New York area and I would advise joining one or two. Once you get it running, go on some tours as a shake down cruise. Getting a new to you antique car is always exciting. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past. Last edited by nkaminar; 11-14-2023 at 02:16 PM.

11-14-2023, 07:19 AM	#9
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,792	Re: New to me Congrats! you will have some fun with that one.

11-14-2023, 08:13 AM	#10
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,472	Re: New to me Resist taking your Model A apart!!! Keep it running and roadworthy so you can enjoy it. Do a running restoration of its mechanical systems, i.e., brakes, steering & suspension. Get the cooling system in tip top shape. Best of luck with your new vintage car! __________________ Bob Bidonde

11-14-2023, 11:48 AM	#11
46HARLEY Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: NY Posts: 54	Re: New to me Thanks for the encouragement, i will refrain from any drastic changes and just work on the basics to make it safe. This car will be an experience for me , but it still boils down to nuts and bolts. It will take awhile, not as energetic as I used to be. Thanks again, Harley.

11-14-2023, 12:35 PM	#12
mass A man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Danvers, Ma. Posts: 712	Re: New to me Good move! That's a really nice Tudor to do a restoration as you please on it. The Les Andrews "Model A Ford mechanics Handbook" (red one) may be a big help for you. Get to know the basics of a Model A -- starting procedure, brake system re-building, etc...I agree to all above posts too.--Good luck!

11-14-2023, 12:44 PM	#14
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,552	Re: New to me Where is the engine pic? Looks like it came with a heater or had one installed-which should serve you well in NY. Looking good, have fun driving her around and follow the previous posts advice. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

11-14-2023, 07:36 PM	#15
Cape Codder Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,262	Re: New to me Several years ago there was a Gentleman who must have know Bob Bidonde! Well at least he took Bobs advice. He had a '28/'29 Tudor that took him TWO winters to finish painting. The First Year he disassembled the front back to the back of the door. Did body work that was needed and drove it that summer! Next winter he did the rear! I often would re-read the post and MARVEL at the work he did with a VERY HIGH RATE OF EXCELLANCE Avatar for a long time but sure wish he would come back to show off!! __________________ I don't care if the "A" Starts BUT sure WANT IT TO STOP!

11-14-2023, 07:52 PM	#16
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: New to me I second the advice given above about driving it as it is while doing a gradual rolling restoration. Once you are finished, I bet you don't get the attention you will driving what looks like a barn find straight out of the barn. I've seen it happen a few times. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

11-14-2023, 09:02 PM	#17
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: New to me What are the black spots around the rear window? Holes? Or? __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

11-15-2023, 10:12 AM	#18
Smokedtires Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Baldwinsville NY Posts: 174	Re: New to me Congratulations!