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Paps31 · 09-12-2017, 06:44 PM

Just wanted to introduce myself.

Over the weekend I bought a 1931 Model A Tudor Sedan. The car belonged to my grandfather, who purchased it in 1964 and restored it from '64-'66.

He enjoyed it for years until he got too busy with work, kids and farming. Now, at the age of 83, he's decided to retire from farming full-time and spend his last few years cruising with his old lady.

Unfortunately, his knees won't let him get in the Model A anymore, so he's going to restore his other ride -- a 1957 Chevy Bel-Air. He was going to trade the Model A on the bodywork for the '57, but I jumped in and told him I'd give him what the 'A' was worth so it could stay in the family.

My pap and these cars are the reason I've been into cars since I was a little kid. This Model A is the first car I ever fell in love with, and that love's sent me down a wayward path of greasy hands and an empty wallet, so it's only fitting that it be the next one to hog up all my time and money.

I have no immediate plans for the car other than to get it running and enjoy it as-is, then slowly bring it back to its former glory.

I'm sure you'll see me around the forum a lot as I bring the old girl back to life.

Kahuna · 09-12-2017, 06:50 PM

Great looking car, Good luck
Jim

loubob · 09-12-2017, 06:53 PM

Welcome aboard.

Don't hesitate to post questions.

God luck with your car!

Loubob

Retson the Racer · 09-12-2017, 06:55 PM

Welcome!

daveymc29 · 09-12-2017, 06:59 PM

Great machine!

JDupuis · 09-12-2017, 07:04 PM

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WOW! Welcome aboard! Great looking car! It's nice to see the car stay in the family.

Jeff

glenn in camino · 09-12-2017, 07:16 PM

Nice car. You will find our forum very helpful.

modelAtony · 09-12-2017, 07:47 PM

Happy for you, Now you will get more smiles per mile. Have fun modelAtony tony White Lafayette, LA

mhsprecher · 09-12-2017, 09:06 PM

Congratulations. The car will appreciate the attention. I say this often, but the Model A is one of the best cars ever made.

Anteek29 · 09-12-2017, 10:39 PM

Wonderful it is staying in the family! You will get a ton of help here in the forum

H. L. Chauvin · 09-12-2017, 10:55 PM

Extremely wise decision to buy a Model A not only to keep it in the family as a tradition, but also to buy it from someone who can tell what was done, and what was not done during his ownership for the past 53 years.

Then if ever in a bind, with his past experience, he probably has great suggestions and answers for your questions.

The big Bonus may be both of you will chat Model A talk & drink more coffee together .... you both will love it more than anyone can imagine.

Tony Hillyard · 09-13-2017, 01:54 AM

Welcome to the Barn. You now have access to a really helpful, knowledgable group of people. Enjoy your Model A.

fordcragar · 09-13-2017, 02:53 AM

Welcome to the Ford Barn. Nice car and great story!

wingski · 09-13-2017, 11:40 AM

Welcome Paps, I think that ’31 tudor is maybe the best and most practical model A ever made. I’m so glad that it’s still in the family, and that you have someone who really knows the car to ask questions about it. However, whenever you have a question that you guys can’t answer or are unsure of, ask the Ford Barn. I’m sure that both you and your gramps will be astonished at the different ways of doing something that you guys never thought of. Happy tinkering. Mike

John Stone · 09-13-2017, 11:54 AM

Enjoy it like I'll bet your grandfather did.

stewwolfe · 09-13-2017, 08:57 PM

Join a club, and enjoy your new car. Welcome to the Barn!

Redbird · 09-14-2017, 08:24 AM

Tape off that wire from what appears to be the driver side cowl light. Welcome aboard.

09-12-2017, 06:44 PM	#1
Paps31 Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 34	Proud new 'A' owner Just wanted to introduce myself. Over the weekend I bought a 1931 Model A Tudor Sedan. The car belonged to my grandfather, who purchased it in 1964 and restored it from '64-'66. He enjoyed it for years until he got too busy with work, kids and farming. Now, at the age of 83, he's decided to retire from farming full-time and spend his last few years cruising with his old lady. Unfortunately, his knees won't let him get in the Model A anymore, so he's going to restore his other ride -- a 1957 Chevy Bel-Air. He was going to trade the Model A on the bodywork for the '57, but I jumped in and told him I'd give him what the 'A' was worth so it could stay in the family. My pap and these cars are the reason I've been into cars since I was a little kid. This Model A is the first car I ever fell in love with, and that love's sent me down a wayward path of greasy hands and an empty wallet, so it's only fitting that it be the next one to hog up all my time and money. I have no immediate plans for the car other than to get it running and enjoy it as-is, then slowly bring it back to its former glory. I'm sure you'll see me around the forum a lot as I bring the old girl back to life. Last edited by Paps31; 09-12-2017 at 06:51 PM.

09-12-2017, 06:50 PM	#2
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Proud new 'A' owner Great looking car, Good luck Jim

09-12-2017, 06:53 PM	#3
loubob Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Syracuse,NY Posts: 264	Re: Proud new 'A' owner Welcome aboard. Don't hesitate to post questions. God luck with your car! Loubob

09-12-2017, 06:55 PM	#4
Retson the Racer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Lompoc, Ca Posts: 19	Re: Proud new 'A' owner Welcome!

09-12-2017, 06:59 PM	#5
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,553	Re: Proud new 'A' owner Great machine!

09-12-2017, 07:04 PM	#6
JDupuis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Maryhill Ont Canada Posts: 834	Re: Proud new 'A' owner Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) WOW! Welcome aboard! Great looking car! It's nice to see the car stay in the family. Jeff __________________ Let's let pylons, be pylons!

09-12-2017, 07:16 PM	#7
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: Proud new 'A' owner Nice car. You will find our forum very helpful.

09-12-2017, 07:47 PM	#8
modelAtony Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: lafayette,la Posts: 459	Re: Proud new 'A' owner Happy for you, Now you will get more smiles per mile. Have fun modelAtony tony White Lafayette, LA

09-12-2017, 09:06 PM	#9
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: Proud new 'A' owner Congratulations. The car will appreciate the attention. I say this often, but the Model A is one of the best cars ever made.

09-12-2017, 10:39 PM	#10
Anteek29 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 985	Re: Proud new 'A' owner Wonderful it is staying in the family! You will get a ton of help here in the forum __________________ Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria

09-12-2017, 10:55 PM	#11
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: Proud new 'A' owner Extremely wise decision to buy a Model A not only to keep it in the family as a tradition, but also to buy it from someone who can tell what was done, and what was not done during his ownership for the past 53 years. Then if ever in a bind, with his past experience, he probably has great suggestions and answers for your questions. The big Bonus may be both of you will chat Model A talk & drink more coffee together .... you both will love it more than anyone can imagine.

09-13-2017, 01:54 AM	#12
Tony Hillyard Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Pleines Oeuvres, Normandy, France Posts: 194	Re: Proud new 'A' owner Welcome to the Barn. You now have access to a really helpful, knowledgable group of people. Enjoy your Model A.

09-13-2017, 02:53 AM	#13
fordcragar Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 479	Re: Proud new 'A' owner Welcome to the Ford Barn. Nice car and great story!

09-13-2017, 11:40 AM	#14
wingski Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Cave Junction, Oregon Posts: 432	Re: Proud new 'A' owner Welcome Paps, I think that ’31 tudor is maybe the best and most practical model A ever made. I’m so glad that it’s still in the family, and that you have someone who really knows the car to ask questions about it. However, whenever you have a question that you guys can’t answer or are unsure of, ask the Ford Barn. I’m sure that both you and your gramps will be astonished at the different ways of doing something that you guys never thought of. Happy tinkering. Mike

09-13-2017, 11:54 AM	#15
John Stone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 710	Re: Proud new 'A' owner Enjoy it like I'll bet your grandfather did.

09-13-2017, 08:57 PM	#16
stewwolfe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Chesterfield, VA Posts: 299	Re: Proud new 'A' owner Join a club, and enjoy your new car. Welcome to the Barn! __________________ '31 40B '31 68C

09-14-2017, 08:24 AM	#17
Redbird Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 535	Re: Proud new 'A' owner Tape off that wire from what appears to be the driver side cowl light. Welcome aboard.