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04-28-2017, 07:43 AM | #61 |
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Re: New guy with a crusty, rusty, 1930 A
Not really! I had an old body man surprise the heck out of me when he popped a pretty serious dent out of one of my rear fenders with a "Porta Power". He put it in place, pumped it up and the dent "Popped" literally! Did it take five minutes? Maybe, but no more! It won't work in every case, but it worked beautifully in that one. I realize that we're talking apples and oranges, but I use that case to illustrate just how easily some of these jobs can be done. I don't pretend to be a body man, but look through my pictures at some of the work I've done and I have very minimal experience at this. BTW You will need a MIG or TIG welder- Used about $150.
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04-29-2017, 12:52 PM | #63 |
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Just learned that there was also a Model AA on the property as well, which would
Explain why I'm finding doubles of some parts. There's another building it may be hiding in, which would be amazing, highly doubtful though. |
04-29-2017, 03:40 PM | #64 |
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When you get to that "other" building bring your camera! My knees are shaking already!
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04-29-2017, 06:15 PM | #65 |
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Made a little progress, will have more time
Tomorrow to mess With it. There's definitely a car there! Andddd they're all sideways . Wonderful. |
04-29-2017, 06:40 PM | #66 |
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At least your car still has the shocks on it. Wonder if they are salvageable? |
04-29-2017, 06:46 PM | #67 | |
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04-30-2017, 08:28 AM | #68 |
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Very Simple! It got that way because of MOISTURE! Moisture is everywhere and it gets into everything and it's deadly on iron and aluminum. Taking it apart is not so bad, not protecting from the moisture is the real problem. And a building that has dirt floors, doesn't need holes in the roof. Laying a piece of vapor barrier and
pushing the car onto it would probably save some of it. But that's too much trouble! Oiling the block and parts will save a lot of damage, but again, too much trouble! Years ago, I had a friend who parked a 1964 Stude Avanti out side with NO protection. Another friend was looking for an Avanti and was all pysched up when I told him about it. He went down and looked at it and it was one of the big dissappointments of his career. The whole underside of the car needed to be replaced $4000 + for parts alone, labor? Go figure! All because there was NO protection! Terry |
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06-22-2017, 05:59 PM | #70 |
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Ok so I messed around with the car a little bit today. As you can see, there is zero interior. I don't know what I'm going to do with it, but there are some extra original parts there if anyone needs any, (radiator, shroud, wheels) possibly more but I didn't dig much, too hot.
Oh, and I didn't turn the phone sideways while taking pics so....sorry for the sideways pictures. |
06-22-2017, 06:40 PM | #71 |
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Did you find the AA yet?
Thanks for the updated photos. Hopefully you will save it. Jeff
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06-22-2017, 07:01 PM | #72 |
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Well you've got your work cut out for you! Honestly, cars in worse shape have been restored. I believe every part can be restored or replaced. Sadly, I doubt if that engine will ever run again, but used engines are easy to find. At some point you probably are thinking "Damn, it's only a old Ford, why can't it be a Duesenberg, or a ________ ?" If you choose to restore it, you be very glad it's only a old Ford! Not only is the Model A a great car but almost every part on it is available. Whereas, with a D-berg very little can be bought. At the beginning of this forum are two "Stickies", the second one down is the one that has most vendors of new Mod. A parts. Many of these vendors are single guys working out of their Cellars, garages, and small shops and the quality of the parts is high, in many cases better than original. Have a couple of restorers or Mod A, local club members look it over. (Be careful of the guys who will haul it away or just take it off your hands) Get it out of that pile of debris and see just what the heck you're playing with. Get all the loose parts home where they can't walk. Radiators are made of copper and they are a good target for the dealers in "Midnight Auto Sales", get them under wraps!
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06-22-2017, 08:27 PM | #74 |
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What Seaslugs said. I've brought cars back from a long way worse than what you have. Places like this forum and a local Model A club are your friends. Generally members are more than willing to help with their knowledge and advice. Remember, just about all parts are available.
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To move the model a into the garage without breaking it in two! |
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06-22-2017, 08:47 PM | #77 |
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Hi, I see by the title it was registered to a David Brotz from Hollsopple, PA. It is a very small town about 6 or 7 miles from me, I live in Johnstown. Welcome to the Barn!
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06-22-2017, 08:52 PM | #78 |
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Thank you, I know right where you're at. My family is from Ligonier. We go up to jim and jimmies on somerset pike fairly often 👍🏼👍🏼
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06-22-2017, 09:01 PM | #79 |
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I saw a big panel truck that had been so badly rotted there was only one side of it left to use to make a pattern for the opposite side. It got into judging if I recall correctly. One can always part stuff, but save it if you can. you'll be happy you did in the long run.
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Going to attempt it and give it a fair shot. I would love to have it going down the road again, the real question is, how many dollars will it take? Lol |
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