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I have been very hesitant to share photos of my car on this website for the fear that someone sitting behind their computer screen would try to hate on it just because it's not a points car; but then i realized--I don't care what people think of my car because after all, it's MY car. Anyways, this is my car Josephine.
Let me give you a little history, this 1930 town sedan was restored in 1977. In July 2010, my grandpa gave me this car because he knew how much I enjoyed it. I have been an active Model A're my whole life. I started going on Model A trips before the age of 1, and haven't stopped. I remember being a baby and riding in the rumble seat of my grandparent's coupe while grandpa sat with us to hold us in, and grandma drove. Every childhood memory seems to have a Model A in it. Last May, my grandma had a massive stroke leaving her paralyzed on her right side, removing a lot of her speech & erasing a lot of her memory. She has since recovered a little physically, can talk pretty well, and her memory is starting to get better. One thing she always remembers is the Model A's and how much she loves them. Every time I talk to her about it, a big smile comes to her face. On top of this, my grandpa passed away in October. So the Model A is basically the only part of them that I have left. This was one of their cars that they loved, and I'm glad to continue on in their legacy of the model a hobby. More about the car: -It has an Inserted motor from Rich in Skokie. -Although it has a downdraft, if you look closely it's actually running an updraft. (soon being changed to a Weber) -12 v system -AC from Ken Davis -Electronic Ignition from FS -CB -Custom trunk from a friend built to match my car -LED tail lights -6 blade fan -Modern VT core radiator that is pressurized -Look at my tires. They are size 550 BF Goodrich Silvertowns. They are wider & taller than average model a tires. -Will be installing a 4 speed overdrive this weekend. --side note. I placed two white magnets on the dash that I could write on like a dry erase board. I wrote instructions on how to start the car for family members who may not know how to properly start it, incase I'm not around.
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Beautiful looking model a but its just.. you know.. like a regular car...they have shays for stuff like that. Its just not my cup of tea. Srry man.
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What I see from the little (extras) you have installed is a person who loves their car and probably will drive it more than most. If there is any hate I guess it would be from wanting one like it!
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I can tell you I do drive my model A a lot more than the people who are on here preaching to stay all original. I drive about 10,000 miles a year.
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Not my style either, but I commend you for taking the care to do it cleanly. Mine's stock, and I drive it about 5000 miles per year. I'd drive more, but the weather doesn't cooperate. A stock Model A in itself doesn't limit your miles, if you have the time.
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Way Ta Go JORDAN !!! I know that you must have a smile on your face each time you get in your car. Keep up thje pride and enjoy your drive !!
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Can't knock you for having a driver, I too can tell you really like driving it. Keep on 'A'ing!!!!
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You missed the entire point of this post
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Your title says it all ... 'My Car'
It's your car to do with as you please, and I think it's pretty neat! You do have a lot of 'stuff' on it, but then some people are minimalists, and some are accossorizers. I have a bone stock, minimal 28 Special coupe. Only accessory is a fuse on the starter, and I also have a 31 deluxe coupe with bluedot taillights, chrome doodads, motometer with wings, dual sidemounts, flags, raccoon tails and the lot. I like them both for being what they are.. Unique in their own ways... Welcome to the forum, and I like your tires.. Are those radials like the guy from Hagerty 365 days of 'a' was running? - Dave in Boise |
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That's right...it is your car and it's good to keep driving it. I hate to see a perfect clean example chopped up into a hot rod.
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OK , its your car....So now i have 2 questions??? 1# 550 tires[ taller/wider....] Do you hit the brake rods in front when turning sharp? and What did you do to fit them in the fender wells? #2 not much leg room with the AC unit there...
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Please explain the downdraft / updraft intake manifold?
OR ..... Is the webber just balanced in there for the photo?
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Good looking car Jordan. Don't listen to people on here that try and pick it apart. It's yours and thats what counts. It does not even come close to a shay. Drive it and enjoy it.
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That is a holley carb off of a 6 cyl ford falcon i believe. At least thats what i was told when I bought it. They took a stock intake manifold, drilled a hole in the top, and i guess they brazed an adapter on the top for the down draft carb. The beauty about this intake is if your down draft starts acting up, or for some reason you want to go back to up draft, you just instal a block off plate on the down draft and go back to the stock carb which is what the car is running right now. It sits to high, so it needs a fuel pump, which is in the mail as i type this. Its a pretty cool set up, a lot of people look at it and think its using both down and up draft at the same time.
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How does that reynolds wrap [alum. foil] work where your exh. pipe connect's to your exh. manifold, how long does it last ?
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As long as it can still ahoooga!, more power to you. The fact that it will spend a considerable amount of time on the road is helpful(IMO) to the hobby in general. Most non-A folks don't know the difference. Maybe someone younger(or older for that matter) will see it and become interested in the hobby/obsession. Good 'recruitment' tool.
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Its last a pretty long time. We usually wrap it around 3 times. The only time we replace it is when we have to take off the muffler for some reason.
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Be looking for pictures of my car when I get it back from the engine rebuilder in about 6 weeks with its new inserted touring motor.
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You did good Logan.
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They don't hit the brake rods at all while turning. I just kept the normal size firestones in the wheel wells. I have really long legs, and the AC never seems to get in my way. But even if it did, the comfort of having it here in TX would still be enough to make me want one.
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Last time i check, my car has all metal pieces, no power steering, no disc brakes, it's not an automatic, & it doesn't have a pinto motor. So it's not a shay.
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The last one lasted 30,000+ miles running 70 mph up and down the east coast, central america, mexico, and texas. I'll try to keep this one bellow 80
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please stop trying to poke fun at people's cars or starting drama on this thread. I specifically asked for that not to happen.
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What a beautiful car, and a beautiful history/story...thanks for sharing! Well I thot that I my ole eyes are seeing double...carbs that is! What's the heck? That's a first for me...tell me how it works? Never mind the carb explanation...as I just read your brothers input ! Last edited by hardtimes; 02-16-2012 at 05:41 PM. Reason: add.. |
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That is a holley carb off of a 6 cyl ford falcon i believe. At least thats what i was told when I bought it. They took a stock intake manifold, drilled a hole in the top, and i guess they brazed an adapter on the top for the down draft carb. The beauty about this intake is if your down draft starts acting up, or for some reason you want to go back to up draft, you just instal a block off plate on the down draft and go back to the stock carb which is what the car is running right now. It sits to high, so it needs a fuel pump, which is in the mail as i type this. Its a pretty cool set up, a lot of people look at it and think its using both down and up draft at the same time. The throttle linkage for the down draft is taken off at this time because you have to take it off to run the updraft
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I love it very similar to our 1929 Town Sedan. Hope to see you along the Model A highway. We will be in Marquette look for the Model A Times booth and say hello.
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However, in averaging 6,000 to over 10,000 miles in a very short Canadian driving season with an original open car, I would have to take issue in your statement, "I can tell you I do drive my model A a lot more than the people who are on here preaching to stay all original." :roll eyes:
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Very nice looking car.. a lot going on in the engine for my liking but I'm guessing that's the AC unit in the front seat? How long does it take before it's cold inside? Nice to own a vehicle that your Grandpa and Grandma had int he family... we have 6 Model A's in total and they will never leave the family... I guess i'm going to have to get a bigger garage!
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you'll have to pre-order them because they don't keep them in stock
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Gracefully IGNORE the smart asses with negative comments, seems there 4 of them in every crowd! They're probably just jealous. It takes a hell of a lot of talent, skills, planning, etc, to build a car of that caliber. Safe, dependable, comfortable, and as beautiful as any high points car out there. My hat's off to you for your accomplishments. (}- |> If I've lost points with some folks out there, I don't REALLY CARE. Bill W.
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I beg to differ on the tires they are 550 FIRESTONE with the same tread as I have but nice car Enjoy it Gord, B by thbay
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Shame on anybody that criticizes that car. Nice, it's yours, I assume it's paid for, you're proud of it. What more could anyone ask. Mine's a driver and I'm not ashamed to park next to anyone at a show. Last year parked next to a VERY nice 31 roadster, guy probably paid on the high side of 26/27K. Comes over and asks me very quietly with his hand over his mouth: "Does yours leak?" NOPE. I smiled for the rest of the day/NICE CAR!!! and i like the AC>
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Beautiful car and story. Thanks for sharing.
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Your right, I do hate it...not being in my garage.
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I got no hate for the car, I like it. While I was checking out the surge tank, same as mine, and the coolant viewer pipe I noticed the blue masking tape on the radiator shell. Out of curiousity, what's it for? I understand MYOB so, if that's the case, you can just cut and paste it in your response to me, if that is the case.
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I like your car, very unique. What's the color combination?
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Jordan nice looking car i see why you are proud to say it is your car.Rickmass.
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Stock wheels, blackwalls, not really over-accessorized and a very handsome looking vehicle that appears correct. I personally think the work is very nicely done, and suits your needs and desires. May you have many miles of safe and trouble-free driving ahead of you. You have very right to be proud of your car.
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It's suppose to be Chicle Cobra Drab, but it's not exactly right. Chicle Cobra Drab is just like Ford Maroon--everyone has their own idea of what it's suppose to look like.
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Beautiful car Jordan.Similar colors to my 31 S/W sdn.I dont care for alts under the hood,but in your case it,s justified!Neat dual carb setup,if theDD one or fuel pump fails,you still have the the old faithfull one to get home on LOL.
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Sorry man but your car completely SUCKS! I will come down and take it off your hands to save you further embarrassment, no sense in wringing your hands over a car nobody likes. I can come down this weekend but I would like to make sure the four speed has been installed before I pick it up.
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Nice car with a great family story to go with it.
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Love it! Great story behind it as well. Every "A" has a quite a story, few owners know that story. I would like to comment on some of the negative replies, like the first reply, but I will refrain.
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i guess you misunderstood what i was trying to say: Everyone has their own version of chicle drab just like everyone has their own version of ford maroon.
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With all due respect, both Chicle and Copra are shades of Brown.....not Maroon and not Green. My observation is not based upon color chips. Rather, it's from personal observation of a low mileage (7,000 miles) unmolested 1930 Murray Town Sedan. What the hell... You can't win for trying here.
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It's pretty obvious from the wealth of support for your fine ride in this thread there should never be apprehension in regards to posting. Appreciation for hard work and style is abundant here. Great people
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Nice car really does not matter what people say. It's a driver so drive the wheels off of it.
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Jordan and Logan, Your car is great! Especially with your family history with the car. I am slowly rebuilding the brakes on my 31 S/W Town Sedan and hope to have my car on the road by March, then begin driving it everywhere, too! Keep having fun with your car!
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Very nice car! Glad to see you are enjoying it with great memories. Thank you for sharing the pictures. Good luck, Ron
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A side note to all those with negative comments on Jordan's car... stock, touring, modified, whatever, your car better be absolute perfection and a 500 point car before you post pictures of your vehicle, or be open to the consequences. Obviously, Jordan takes pride in his ride. Well done, Jordan.
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I didn't take this to be a NEGATIVE comment, but just stating the fact that it wasn't exactly the way he would build a driver. He did say Jordan's car was beautiful. I wouldn't build a driver exactly like Jordan's either and that doesn't mean I'm being negative. For driving in the Texas heat I'd sure find a way to install A/C also. When I was in high school I said A/C was an unneccessary accessory, but the older I get, and after having A/C, I'd hate to be without it now.
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Awesome car! I like the story too! Hate to see your thread hijacked a bit as you were just trying to show us the car you love. Don't worry about what others say I think it has a lot of character!
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No i think i'm quite alright.
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Really nice car! I'd love to have one like that for a daily driver. I bet even my bride would want to go out in the A more often if it had A/C and a real heater!
I think that there are more than enough A's to go around, and different cars serve different purposes for different owners! In a perfect world I would have a un-restored original, a fine point show car and one just like you have set yours up. Instead I can only have one and my beat up old 30 Tudor with a few modern upgrades, worn uphlstery and some scrapes and bruises is just the ticket for cruise nights, touring, running into town for groceries and occasionally dropping my boy off at school so we can share the model A hobby with his school mates. Kudos to you for adapting your A to suit your needs with out destroying the character of the car by chopping it up and droping a small block chevy in it. |
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Very nice car Jordan.
modelakid31, when I first read some of your posts on this site I thought to myself, "now here is a young guy with a good head on his shoulders". However after reading your comments on this thread, I think that you remind me of myself when I was young and knew it all. Thankfully there was a cure for my condition, its called growing up. Best of luck to you. Tom H.
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Hey I'd be happy to be the owner of that car. I'm still in the process of working on mine and I plan to have it as I want it. I plan to drive mine and have fun. Good job.
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I love your Car ,been wanting a 4 door with ac and one that I can drive with out being worried about being ran over from the rear. Man that is a NICE RIDE.
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put air in your coupe and it'll freeze you out of there.
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I have a 48 Ford coupe street rod w/ vintage air 350/350 mustang front heidt sus. posey rearsprings ,it will freeze you out . Been looking at air in the 31 model a coupe but need little more Horses to get it to run 60 comfortable . Yours you can drive anywhere and have room for passengers .Would like to trade for a 4 door ,someday .
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Hey Jordan, I like the steering column mount to the dash like the late 31's. Did you install it or was it preexisting? And I like the cup holder, where did you get that from?
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My grandpa put the steering column support on it so that it wouldn't leak at the tank. The cup holders are from the person who advertises in the back of the restorer. I was nOt at the show in St. Augustine
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