The Ford Barn

bobpo · 01-20-2012, 09:15 AM

Over the couple of years that I've been a member on this site, I've begun to realize that many of you own SEVERAL MODEL A's. I have ONLY ONE.
It's made me wonder how many others ONLY OWN ONE Model A.

So this is my Question; How many of you Only Own One ????

V4F · 01-20-2012, 09:22 AM

i only have one . cant afford more & no space either . but the one i have is my best friend . we talk daily !! .............. steve

charlesea · 01-20-2012, 09:26 AM

I have 2, a 31 Tudoe and a 29 Fodor. Both are used on tours. I pat them on the rear almost every day.

Farrell In Vancouver · 01-20-2012, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobpo

Over the couple of years that I've been a member on this site, I've begun to realize that many of you own SEVERAL MODEL A's. I have ONLY ONE.
It's made me wonder how many others ONLY OWN ONE Model A.

So this is my Question; How many of you Only Own One ????

What? You're allowed to have just one?
Oh crap thats not what the wife believes, so keep it quiet!

The Hot Rod Grille · 01-20-2012, 09:47 AM

I've owned several over the last 40+ years (as many as 3 at one time), but I still have one, the first one, the one that I bought in high school. A lot of memories in that one!

Jim

30ccpickup · 01-20-2012, 09:52 AM

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I just have one Model A. My second one is in College training to be pilot.

Seth Swoboda · 01-20-2012, 09:53 AM

Only one Model A, also have a 67 mustang & '39 ford pickup.

Kevin in NJ · 01-20-2012, 09:59 AM

Well what do you mean by only owning one Model A?

Do you mean how many cars do you have on the street drivable?

Just a full car that you are restoring?

What about enough parts to build several other cars, but they were never bought as whole cars and they are really not 'cars' per se?

Some guys have one or two "cars" and 6 barns full of parts.

unclerichard · 01-20-2012, 10:19 AM

I have noticed that once you have one, others tend to follow it home!! They are habit forming. Have only two, working on purchasing a third.

HoarseWhisperer · 01-20-2012, 10:36 AM

I only have the one 40B Dlx.
If I ever run across another unmolested original, I would consider adding on.
Otherwise, I saving my money for a Duesy SJ. :roll eyes:
Could be awhile.

Jim Parker Toronto · 01-20-2012, 10:36 AM

I have two licensed, insured and on the road, one that is licensed, and one that is still a passing thought. Not quite a dream yet! Guess which one my Grandson likes!

harleyjj · 01-20-2012, 10:37 AM

I only have one currently but it shares the garage with my other toys. shure would like to add a roadster pickup at some point though.

KGBnut · 01-20-2012, 10:42 AM

I've really only got room for the one. But, I am itching for a second one.

That's what happened with my motorcycles. It is hard to drive and restore the same machine. You don't want to take it apart because then you can't drive it. So I got a second bike and tore that one down to its nuts and bolts. It is now about 80% finished. When I get that one on the road, I will tear apart the other.

I would like to do the same with the Model A...but where to put the second?...

Georgew48 · 01-20-2012, 10:44 AM

Only one for now but alweays on the look out for another one or two. I would like to get a roadster and a four door.

Ed in Maine · 01-20-2012, 10:55 AM

I purchased my first Model A (Town Sedan) in 1964. My Dad was ripped, it was totally disassembled. I sold it in 1998 when I retired because I had a disassembled 32 5-window that really needed a lot of attention. It eventually took me 28 years to find all the required parts and finish the restoration. I had to be retired to have the time to finish the restoration. But along the way, with no old car to drive I purchased a running 1914 Model T in 2006. In my opinion everyone should have the experience of driving the car that put America on wheels. It is very different and you have to get into a different frame of mind when you start to push on those pedals. Four years later, the 32 Coupe was completed and it is like driving a new 32 Ford. It is wonderful. Unfortunately, now there were no cars to restore. It is sad to say but I think I am happier when I am under an old car than in it!

My favorite Model A body style was the slant windshield Cabriolet and in April, 2010 I found a 31 Cabriolet on eBAY only 200 miles from my house. I had a bookmark set for Model A Cabriolet and I couldn't believe my good fortune when it popped up and was for sale so close to home. I had checked this bookmark everyday and it took 3 years for it to happen. I was standing next to this car 24 hours later and bought it with all its rusty floor pans, rotten wood, poor paint and incorrect top and upholstery. Oh, what fun and another old car to get under. It is the best hobby. Ed

sidevalve · 01-20-2012, 11:08 AM

Just have the one in my avatar and it's not finished yet. I would some day like to have a 30 or 31 CCPU and a sedan delivery and a leather back fordor. I have the room but not the funds.

1930artdeco · 01-20-2012, 11:43 AM

Just the one for now........

Mike

SHEC · 01-20-2012, 11:48 AM

One, and one only - "Annie" our family Ford. She is a '30 Deluxe Coupe purchased by Dad in 1958 from the original owner Annie. That was $85.00 well spent Dad - Thanks!

By the way. Have you noticed just how many A's are uncovered in various barns, garages and buildings on programs like "American Pickers? Any number of Fords are hidden away in these locations awaiting the day for someone to fire'm up and head down the "Ford Road".

Have a great weekend guys -

Shec

CarlG · 01-20-2012, 11:51 AM

What you see <------- is what I have. If I were to get another one, it would be a '31 Coupe. Would have to build that "bigger barn" to accomodate it though.

Others currently in the stable:
1992 Ford Explorer
1993 Ford Explorer
2004 Ford Explorer

Previous A's that I have had: (a really long time ago)
1931 AA 280A
1931 Fordor

SHEC · 01-20-2012, 11:53 AM

Another side note: if you folks watch "American Pickers" on television - have you noticed just how many A's are forgotten or hidden away all around the country? In barns, garages, various buildings, or just out in the field, the Fords are waiting for someone to fire them up and roll. Lets see if we can do just that.

Very interesting!

Shec

01-20-2012, 09:15 AM	#1
bobpo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 556	OUTNUMBERED IN Model A's Over the couple of years that I've been a member on this site, I've begun to realize that many of you own SEVERAL MODEL A's. I have ONLY ONE. It's made me wonder how many others ONLY OWN ONE Model A. So this is my Question; How many of you Only Own One ????

01-20-2012, 09:22 AM	#2
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: OUTNUMBERED IN Model A's i only have one . cant afford more & no space either . but the one i have is my best friend . we talk daily !! .............. steve __________________ V4f

01-20-2012, 09:26 AM	#3
charlesea Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 640	Re: OUTNUMBERED IN Model A's I have 2, a 31 Tudoe and a 29 Fodor. Both are used on tours. I pat them on the rear almost every day.

01-20-2012, 09:47 AM	#5
The Hot Rod Grille Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Winfield, West Virginia Posts: 323	Re: OUTNUMBERED IN Model A's I've owned several over the last 40+ years (as many as 3 at one time), but I still have one, the first one, the one that I bought in high school. A lot of memories in that one! Jim

01-20-2012, 09:52 AM	#6
30ccpickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wakarusa, IN Posts: 928	Re: OUTNUMBERED IN Model A's Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I just have one Model A. My second one is in College training to be pilot. __________________ http://MODELABASICS.com/ How Things Work on a Model "A" Ford Fordbarners, Feel free to use the pictures on my site to answer questions and create tutorials/tech articles.

01-20-2012, 09:53 AM	#7
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: OUTNUMBERED IN Model A's Only one Model A, also have a 67 mustang & '39 ford pickup.

01-20-2012, 09:59 AM	#8
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: OUTNUMBERED IN Model A's Well what do you mean by only owning one Model A? Do you mean how many cars do you have on the street drivable? Just a full car that you are restoring? What about enough parts to build several other cars, but they were never bought as whole cars and they are really not 'cars' per se? Some guys have one or two "cars" and 6 barns full of parts.

01-20-2012, 10:19 AM	#9
unclerichard Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 37	Re: OUTNUMBERED IN Model A's I have noticed that once you have one, others tend to follow it home!! They are habit forming. Have only two, working on purchasing a third.

01-20-2012, 10:36 AM	#10
HoarseWhisperer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,470	Re: OUTNUMBERED IN Model A's I only have the one 40B Dlx. If I ever run across another unmolested original, I would consider adding on. Otherwise, I saving my money for a Duesy SJ. :roll eyes: Could be awhile. __________________ I know a lot of things; I just can't remember them all. 1928 CCPU 82-A 1931 Roadster 40-B Dlx (Canadian)

01-20-2012, 10:37 AM	#12
harleyjj Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northville/Salem Mi Posts: 150	Re: OUTNUMBERED IN Model A's I only have one currently but it shares the garage with my other toys. shure would like to add a roadster pickup at some point though.

01-20-2012, 10:42 AM	#13
KGBnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southwestern Connecticut Posts: 931	Re: OUTNUMBERED IN Model A's I've really only got room for the one. But, I am itching for a second one. That's what happened with my motorcycles. It is hard to drive and restore the same machine. You don't want to take it apart because then you can't drive it. So I got a second bike and tore that one down to its nuts and bolts. It is now about 80% finished. When I get that one on the road, I will tear apart the other. I would like to do the same with the Model A...but where to put the second?... __________________ Style beats speed any day, and with a lot fewer tickets.

01-20-2012, 10:44 AM	#14
Georgew48 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Washington Court House, Ohio Posts: 177	Re: OUTNUMBERED IN Model A's Only one for now but alweays on the look out for another one or two. I would like to get a roadster and a four door.

01-20-2012, 10:55 AM	#15
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,106	Re: OUTNUMBERED IN Model A's I purchased my first Model A (Town Sedan) in 1964. My Dad was ripped, it was totally disassembled. I sold it in 1998 when I retired because I had a disassembled 32 5-window that really needed a lot of attention. It eventually took me 28 years to find all the required parts and finish the restoration. I had to be retired to have the time to finish the restoration. But along the way, with no old car to drive I purchased a running 1914 Model T in 2006. In my opinion everyone should have the experience of driving the car that put America on wheels. It is very different and you have to get into a different frame of mind when you start to push on those pedals. Four years later, the 32 Coupe was completed and it is like driving a new 32 Ford. It is wonderful. Unfortunately, now there were no cars to restore. It is sad to say but I think I am happier when I am under an old car than in it! My favorite Model A body style was the slant windshield Cabriolet and in April, 2010 I found a 31 Cabriolet on eBAY only 200 miles from my house. I had a bookmark set for Model A Cabriolet and I couldn't believe my good fortune when it popped up and was for sale so close to home. I had checked this bookmark everyday and it took 3 years for it to happen. I was standing next to this car 24 hours later and bought it with all its rusty floor pans, rotten wood, poor paint and incorrect top and upholstery. Oh, what fun and another old car to get under. It is the best hobby. Ed

01-20-2012, 11:08 AM	#16
sidevalve Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: cream ridge, nj Posts: 173	Re: OUTNUMBERED IN Model A's Just have the one in my avatar and it's not finished yet. I would some day like to have a 30 or 31 CCPU and a sedan delivery and a leather back fordor. I have the room but not the funds. __________________ Matt from central Jersey

01-20-2012, 11:43 AM	#17
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,552	Re: OUTNUMBERED IN Model A's Just the one for now........ Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

01-20-2012, 11:48 AM	#18
SHEC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 279	Re: OUTNUMBERED IN Model A's One, and one only - "Annie" our family Ford. She is a '30 Deluxe Coupe purchased by Dad in 1958 from the original owner Annie. That was $85.00 well spent Dad - Thanks! By the way. Have you noticed just how many A's are uncovered in various barns, garages and buildings on programs like "American Pickers? Any number of Fords are hidden away in these locations awaiting the day for someone to fire'm up and head down the "Ford Road". Have a great weekend guys - Shec Last edited by SHEC; 01-20-2012 at 12:02 PM. Reason: More thoughts

01-20-2012, 11:51 AM	#19
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: OUTNUMBERED IN Model A's What you see <------- is what I have. If I were to get another one, it would be a '31 Coupe. Would have to build that "bigger barn" to accomodate it though. Others currently in the stable: 1992 Ford Explorer 1993 Ford Explorer 2004 Ford Explorer Previous A's that I have had: (a really long time ago) 1931 AA 280A 1931 Fordor Last edited by CarlG; 01-24-2012 at 07:51 PM. Reason: Add to the list

01-20-2012, 11:53 AM	#20
SHEC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 279	Re: OUTNUMBERED IN Model A's Another side note: if you folks watch "American Pickers" on television - have you noticed just how many A's are forgotten or hidden away all around the country? In barns, garages, various buildings, or just out in the field, the Fords are waiting for someone to fire them up and roll. Lets see if we can do just that. Very interesting! Shec