The Ford Barn

Davext · 06-16-2015, 04:52 PM

I have just received my dads 1929 Murray Town Sedan that has been sitting for 6-7 years. I am currently working on trying to get her to run again so I just wanted to say hello to you all as I have a feeling I will be using this site quite a bit as I try to get her fixed up.

Thanks for having me.

msmaron · 06-16-2015, 04:55 PM

Welcome Dave to the greatest hobby there is... Thrilled to have you and you have come to the write place for help and knowledge. I suggest you get a hold of the books by Les Andrews first and foremost to have, They are life savers. http://model-a-ford.org/?wpsc-produc...handbook-vol-1 Next I would join one of your local clubs for the model and and problem the national. http://www.modelarestorers.org Good luck and we are here to help you

Mark

1930artdeco · 06-16-2015, 05:06 PM

Hi Davext and welcome. Please if you are not familiar with these cars, join a local club for their knowledge, les Andrews books, and post pics-we love pics. Also you may want to consider joining the Townsedan club. You can get lots of body style specific info with that group.

Mike

Henry1953 · 06-16-2015, 05:31 PM

Good luck with your "new" car and welcome.

C26Pinelake · 06-16-2015, 05:45 PM

Welcome to the Barn. The guys on here love to see lots of pictures and love to solve problems. If they can't get you running good, nobody can. Get it mechanically fit and have a great summer driving it every chance you get ! Aoogha ! Wayne

jthomas6 · 06-16-2015, 05:55 PM

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Welcome aboard, and enjoy the trip!

In addition to the bits of wisdom you've already received, try doing a search on this site for something like "start after sitting" or such.
It'll bring up tons of useful information like this one:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...=start+sitting

Mike V. Florida has a great write-up (book) in that link with good details.

By the way, if you don't have a picture of your new ride - -
then it doesn't exist!

Joe

1931 flamingo · 06-16-2015, 06:06 PM

Welcome ! ! ! !

Paul

mshmodela · 06-16-2015, 06:07 PM

Dave,

Welcome to the Ford Barn!

Goldhardt · 06-16-2015, 07:05 PM

Welcome aboard! Lets see some pictures of your new ride! There's nothing better than keeping an old car in the family!

Fred K-OR · 06-16-2015, 07:43 PM

Welcome Dave from across the creek. As mentioned, you have a couple of Model A clubs in the Vancouver area you could join and if you want to cross the creek, you have the Beaver Model A club in Clackamas.

Anyway, again welcome to the hobby. Great fun.

Domino · 06-16-2015, 08:35 PM

Good deal and welcome to both the hobby and the barn. As rule.

Tom Wesenberg · 06-16-2015, 08:56 PM

Welcome and you are very lucky to have the best car for cruising, comfort and class. The 29 Murray Town Sedan is my favorite for a classy car.

I would pull the plugs and put a little oil in each cylinder and spin it over. Then check for spark from the coil wire held 1/4" from a head nut. If no spark, then the points may need to be cleaned. Don't change a thing because nothing changed or got hurt from not running 7 years. The points may oxidize, and the cylinder loose some oil coating, but that usually about it. Too often people start swapping out carbs, distributors, coils, plugs, and a host of other parts, when it really isn't needed, and may add the the problems.

Davext · 06-16-2015, 09:35 PM

Thanks everyone.
Couple of crappy pics. I'll get it outside and washed at some point.
Pretty clean car overall, just needs a bit of detail all around and some engine work.

Fred K-OR · 06-16-2015, 09:36 PM

Very good suggestions from Tom. And I think I would change the engine oil before starting it. Just to make sure, if there is crud in it, you would get at least some of it out before it messes up things.

Mike V. Florida · 06-17-2015, 05:13 AM

Welcome and congrats on your car. Get out there and drive it.

Willie Krash · 06-17-2015, 03:20 PM

Welcome. Nice car. The fun begins....

glenn in camino · 06-17-2015, 07:33 PM

Welcome Dave. Nice looking car. If you have any questions, we know all the answers. Test us and you'll see.

Skibb · 06-17-2015, 07:56 PM

Davext, welcome and great story. Did you grow up with Dad driving and maintaining the car. Great advice above and don't hesitate to ask anything here. The advice here is priceless besides its easy on the budget.

jax55 · 06-18-2015, 10:48 AM

Welcome to the Barn Dave, and a great looking car to get out on the road with.
We are all here to help at least steer you in the right direction and give you as much help as possible. Great advice so far, get that baby running at enjoy the ride.

06-16-2015, 04:52 PM	#1
Davext Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Battle Ground, Wa. Posts: 2	New member I have just received my dads 1929 Murray Town Sedan that has been sitting for 6-7 years. I am currently working on trying to get her to run again so I just wanted to say hello to you all as I have a feeling I will be using this site quite a bit as I try to get her fixed up. Thanks for having me.

06-16-2015, 04:55 PM	#2
msmaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 3,600	Re: New member Welcome Dave to the greatest hobby there is... Thrilled to have you and you have come to the write place for help and knowledge. I suggest you get a hold of the books by Les Andrews first and foremost to have, They are life savers. http://model-a-ford.org/?wpsc-produc...handbook-vol-1 Next I would join one of your local clubs for the model and and problem the national. http://www.modelarestorers.org Good luck and we are here to help you Mark __________________ Mark Maron Ill., Region MARC & MAFCA MARC JSC Member MAFFI Trustee National Facebook Admin. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARC.group/ A7191-Sport Coupe 29 Roadster 29-Town Sedan 29-Original Special Coupe

06-16-2015, 05:06 PM	#3
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,552	Re: New member Hi Davext and welcome. Please if you are not familiar with these cars, join a local club for their knowledge, les Andrews books, and post pics-we love pics. Also you may want to consider joining the Townsedan club. You can get lots of body style specific info with that group. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

06-16-2015, 05:31 PM	#4
Henry1953 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Laurel, MS Posts: 126	Re: New member Good luck with your "new" car and welcome.

06-16-2015, 05:45 PM	#5
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 member Welcome to the Barn. The guys on here love to see lots of pictures and love to solve problems. If they can't get you running good, nobody can. Get it mechanically fit and have a great summer driving it every chance you get ! Aoogha ! Wayne

06-16-2015, 05:55 PM	#6
jthomas6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: E Tn. Posts: 169	Re: New member Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Welcome aboard, and enjoy the trip! In addition to the bits of wisdom you've already received, try doing a search on this site for something like "start after sitting" or such. It'll bring up tons of useful information like this one: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...=start+sitting Mike V. Florida has a great write-up (book) in that link with good details. By the way, if you don't have a picture of your new ride - - then it doesn't exist! Joe

06-16-2015, 06:06 PM	#7
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: New member Welcome ! ! ! ! Paul

06-16-2015, 06:07 PM	#8
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,763	Re: New member Dave, Welcome to the Ford Barn! __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

06-16-2015, 07:05 PM	#9
Goldhardt Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Commercial Point, Ohio Posts: 239	Re: New member Welcome aboard! Lets see some pictures of your new ride! There's nothing better than keeping an old car in the family!

06-16-2015, 07:43 PM	#10
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: New member Welcome Dave from across the creek. As mentioned, you have a couple of Model A clubs in the Vancouver area you could join and if you want to cross the creek, you have the Beaver Model A club in Clackamas. Anyway, again welcome to the hobby. Great fun. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

06-16-2015, 08:35 PM	#11
Domino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 412	Re: New member Good deal and welcome to both the hobby and the barn. As rule.

06-16-2015, 08:56 PM	#12
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: New member Welcome and you are very lucky to have the best car for cruising, comfort and class. The 29 Murray Town Sedan is my favorite for a classy car. I would pull the plugs and put a little oil in each cylinder and spin it over. Then check for spark from the coil wire held 1/4" from a head nut. If no spark, then the points may need to be cleaned. Don't change a thing because nothing changed or got hurt from not running 7 years. The points may oxidize, and the cylinder loose some oil coating, but that usually about it. Too often people start swapping out carbs, distributors, coils, plugs, and a host of other parts, when it really isn't needed, and may add the the problems.

06-16-2015, 09:35 PM	#13
Davext Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Battle Ground, Wa. Posts: 2	Re: New member Thanks everyone. Couple of crappy pics. I'll get it outside and washed at some point. Pretty clean car overall, just needs a bit of detail all around and some engine work.

06-16-2015, 09:36 PM	#14
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: New member Very good suggestions from Tom. And I think I would change the engine oil before starting it. Just to make sure, if there is crud in it, you would get at least some of it out before it messes up things. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

06-17-2015, 05:13 AM	#15
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: New member Welcome and congrats on your car. Get out there and drive it. __________________ 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

06-17-2015, 03:20 PM	#16
Willie Krash Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Phoenix, Oregon Posts: 661	Re: New member Welcome. Nice car. The fun begins.... __________________ Mike Stitt "A business that make nothing but money is a poor business." -Henry Ford

06-17-2015, 07:33 PM	#17
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: New member Welcome Dave. Nice looking car. If you have any questions, we know all the answers. Test us and you'll see.

06-17-2015, 07:56 PM	#18
Skibb Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 536	Re: New member Davext, welcome and great story. Did you grow up with Dad driving and maintaining the car. Great advice above and don't hesitate to ask anything here. The advice here is priceless besides its easy on the budget.

06-18-2015, 10:48 AM	#19
jax55 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca Posts: 329	Re: New member Welcome to the Barn Dave, and a great looking car to get out on the road with. We are all here to help at least steer you in the right direction and give you as much help as possible. Great advice so far, get that baby running at enjoy the ride.