The Ford Barn

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.

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.