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11-23-2012, 11:10 AM | #1 |
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What was in there part 2
1930 Model A 4 door. Parked in 1938 (74 years) Miles.....1370! This is the Real Milage ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDERD AND SEVENTY.
Was in D.C. all 6 orignal tires still on it! We have been all over the car,all the factory parts are there. We were the first to pull the wheels off,everything is like New! I will provide more details and pictures this evening. Wick |
11-23-2012, 11:12 AM | #2 |
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AAAAAAAAhhhh. Why don't I ever find such things.
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11-23-2012, 11:32 AM | #3 |
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wow what a find. This should be a feature car for the Restorer.
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11-23-2012, 11:41 AM | #4 |
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Besides pictures you also need to give us "The Rest of the Story". Who, what,how, when and where.
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11-23-2012, 12:51 PM | #5 |
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Something GOOD came out of Washington DC, hope the photos prove that. Bob
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11-23-2012, 01:38 PM | #6 |
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How's the paint? Would love to see many detailed pictures. Oh, BTW, this should be an easy restoration, maybe a group effort, 2 guys to strip the body and repaint, one guy to strip the upholstery, etc............ |
11-23-2012, 01:41 PM | #7 |
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1370 miles in 8 years. Less than 175 per year. Talking about only to church on Sunday. That must be the case and the church must be close.
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11-23-2012, 01:42 PM | #9 |
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Can't wait for the pics.... If its in good shape I would leave it as a preservation car not restoration car
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11-23-2012, 02:28 PM | #10 |
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We pulled the wheels,nice black pint behind the wheel and on the Hubs. The ring gear shows no signs of wear. The pedals look like they came off the shelf. The Zenith 1 is perfect. The Radiator looks like N.O.S with the Orignal wide Red strip hoses still on it!
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11-23-2012, 03:20 PM | #11 |
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Wick,
Nice find! I can't wait to haer the story! |
11-23-2012, 04:37 PM | #12 |
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Yes, I was sure disappointed to see what happened to a couple of A's recently. No matter what the condition, the best advice I've learned is to leave it for at least a year and drive it if possible. Really get to know the car, then only restore it if it needs it. So few originals left and fewer every day.
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11-23-2012, 04:40 PM | #13 |
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OK, Wick............lier, lier pants of fire!
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11-23-2012, 04:55 PM | #14 |
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The story that goes with this find should be a good read. Too bad the car isn't perfect in every way. This is one car were an artful "Faux Petina" will be needed on the parts that need it, unless the plan is to just leave it as is. Bob
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11-23-2012, 06:08 PM | #15 |
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Is anything left of the interior. From the original post, looks like it was parked in a damp dirt floor dungeon.
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11-23-2012, 08:12 PM | #16 |
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The interior is complete and had seat covers on it. The window shades (3) work. The shocks are all there. Every hole that a pin goes thru are perfect. The top is still on the car,headliner is great.
Shift know looks like new,Brake adjusters have never been touched till today. Steering is missing and theres 1 bullit hole in the firewall. The car will be left like it is...except the engine will go to Schwams,and the rusted fenders will be replaced with N.O.S. Ive got alot more pictures to post. Wick |
11-23-2012, 08:28 PM | #17 |
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wow!! can you take a picture of the cowl lower bead line and how it matches up with the door ?
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11-23-2012, 08:40 PM | #18 |
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Can't wait to see the other pictures.
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11-23-2012, 09:03 PM | #19 |
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Well post'em already........Please.
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11-23-2012, 10:34 PM | #20 |
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Wick,
That's some artifact you've found there... Too bad that running-board / apron are rotted on the driver's side... What kind of environment was she stored-in ? Was it partly disassembled when you found it ? More pics, please !!! |
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