The Ford Barn

badbones · 10-21-2011, 03:59 AM

Well my 29 Tudor just arrived that I bought. I took her for my first spin and all is well.

I happen to live in South Orange County and wonder if someone who has a bit of knowledge on this model would not mind taking a look at her to make sure she is road safe. I plan on taking the wife and small son in a child seat out for the weekend cruise along the coast and want to make sure nothing goes wrong. She is a nice car in great shape.

I live in Mission Viejo if that helps.

oh and here she is

Chris in WNC · 10-21-2011, 06:38 AM

beautiful car! all it needs are black wheels and tires

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there are plenty of Model A bubbas in CA to help you out, ENJOY!!

sidevalve · 10-21-2011, 09:04 AM

Nice car. Maybe a dumb question but what state is south orange county in?

james hitchcock · 10-21-2011, 10:02 AM

Looks great ! I have a buddy with a 29 phaeton with the same color scheme right down to the wheels. He asked all of us our opinion about painting the wheels black. We voted to keep the orange.

1930artdeco · 10-21-2011, 10:50 AM

Hi B.B.,

Some of the things you can do yourself, especially if you do not know the history of the car. You can check over the engine (valves, comp., fluid level etc.). You may want to lift the front of the car and check the King Pins and brakes. You have a great looking car and enjoy the ride it is worth it. And I am sure someone will be over to help you out.

Mike

p.s. If you don't have them yet I suggest getting a copy of Les Andrew's books on the Model A. They are a great resource-along with this forum with pics and diagrams.

badbones · 10-21-2011, 11:23 AM

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Thanks for the compliments and sorry for not giving the state but its California. I didnt like the wheels myself at first but they do grow on you. So far the only problem has been the carb leaking gas and stinking up the garage with fumes but I think I got that covered so far as the petcock was not totally closed. Still learning here!!!

One thing unique about this car is it seems to be fairly original but with a bunch of options like the tool chest, the luggage rack and case, the cowl lights, aftermarket blinkers and hte little vases on the inisde behind the passenger windows and also the spare tire on the drivers running board.

One thing I have not figured out yet, is it possible to have the cowl lights on with the front head lights? its wired so I turn the landle clockwise onthe wheel to turn the cowls on and counterclockwise to turn the head lights on.

See why I want someone to inspect it lol That way I can pick their brain when here.

Fred K-OR · 10-21-2011, 12:50 PM

Nice looking car.

Just maybe one item to consider. I am not the adventure type so I think I would take the rig out on a drive by yourself before taking the wife and small son out for a ride. The reason is that just in case, not saying it will happend, the rig wants to have you park it by the side of the road and go no further, you may want the wife at home so you could call her on the cell to come and give you a ride home! Or another option is to be sure you have a AAA membership.

d.j. moordigian · 10-21-2011, 03:09 PM

Very nice. Could be the photo, but, the hood looks like a 28? Do you have more
photos of the car?

Dudley

Michael in Sedona · 10-21-2011, 03:58 PM

Badbones,

The Orange County Chapter of MAFCA is very large and very active, and I'm sure there are members close to you. Check on the MAFCA website for a contact phone number. Good luck with the new car, and enjoy the ride. She looks great

P.S. Used to live in Irvine for 30 years. I may be in Mission Viejo next week on a project.

700rpm · 10-21-2011, 04:54 PM

You're only about 33 miles south of MAFCA headquarters in La Habra. Lots of help there!

250 South Cypress,
La Habra CA 90631-5515

Bill H. · 10-21-2011, 05:24 PM

Your carburetor should not leak, even if the petcock is open. Check your needle and seat, and check your float level.

SSsssteamer · 10-21-2011, 07:09 PM

As long as the cowl lamps are still controled by the steering wheel mounted light switch, the cowl lamps can not be on while the headlights are on. I have seen on the later 1930 model A wiring diagram where a seperate light switch for the cowl lamps was mounted by the dash panel. Then the cowl lamps could then be operated independantly from the headlights.

CHuDWah · 10-21-2011, 07:11 PM

Nice car! I vote for black wheels and keeping the whitewalls, but it's your car - do what makes ya happy. The cowl lights were intended as parking lights - they were designed to be off when the headlights are on and vice-versa.

10-21-2011, 06:38 AM	#2
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,461	Re: Anyone want to do a look over of my new 29 Tudor beautiful car! all it needs are black wheels and tires. there are plenty of Model A bubbas in CA to help you out, ENJOY!! __________________ our next Model A is out there in the unknown......

10-21-2011, 09:04 AM	#3
sidevalve Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: cream ridge, nj Posts: 173	Re: Anyone want to do a look over of my new 29 Tudor Nice car. Maybe a dumb question but what state is south orange county in? __________________ Matt from central Jersey

10-21-2011, 10:02 AM	#4
james hitchcock Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia Ca. Posts: 617	Re: Anyone want to do a look over of my new 29 Tudor Looks great ! I have a buddy with a 29 phaeton with the same color scheme right down to the wheels. He asked all of us our opinion about painting the wheels black. We voted to keep the orange.

10-21-2011, 10:50 AM	#5
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,553	Re: Anyone want to do a look over of my new 29 Tudor Hi B.B., Some of the things you can do yourself, especially if you do not know the history of the car. You can check over the engine (valves, comp., fluid level etc.). You may want to lift the front of the car and check the King Pins and brakes. You have a great looking car and enjoy the ride it is worth it. And I am sure someone will be over to help you out. Mike p.s. If you don't have them yet I suggest getting a copy of Les Andrew's books on the Model A. They are a great resource-along with this forum with pics and diagrams. __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

10-21-2011, 11:23 AM	#6
badbones Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 29	Re: Anyone want to do a look over of my new 29 Tudor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the compliments and sorry for not giving the state but its California. I didnt like the wheels myself at first but they do grow on you. So far the only problem has been the carb leaking gas and stinking up the garage with fumes but I think I got that covered so far as the petcock was not totally closed. Still learning here!!! One thing unique about this car is it seems to be fairly original but with a bunch of options like the tool chest, the luggage rack and case, the cowl lights, aftermarket blinkers and hte little vases on the inisde behind the passenger windows and also the spare tire on the drivers running board. One thing I have not figured out yet, is it possible to have the cowl lights on with the front head lights? its wired so I turn the landle clockwise onthe wheel to turn the cowls on and counterclockwise to turn the head lights on. See why I want someone to inspect it lol That way I can pick their brain when here.

10-21-2011, 12:50 PM	#7
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: Anyone want to do a look over of my new 29 Tudor Nice looking car. Just maybe one item to consider. I am not the adventure type so I think I would take the rig out on a drive by yourself before taking the wife and small son out for a ride. The reason is that just in case, not saying it will happend, the rig wants to have you park it by the side of the road and go no further, you may want the wife at home so you could call her on the cell to come and give you a ride home! Or another option is to be sure you have a AAA membership. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

10-21-2011, 03:09 PM	#8
d.j. moordigian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 3,636	Re: Anyone want to do a look over of my new 29 Tudor Very nice. Could be the photo, but, the hood looks like a 28? Do you have more photos of the car? Dudley

10-21-2011, 03:58 PM	#9
Michael in Sedona Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sedona, Arizona Posts: 178	Re: Anyone want to do a look over of my new 29 Tudor Badbones, The Orange County Chapter of MAFCA is very large and very active, and I'm sure there are members close to you. Check on the MAFCA website for a contact phone number. Good luck with the new car, and enjoy the ride. She looks great P.S. Used to live in Irvine for 30 years. I may be in Mission Viejo next week on a project.

10-21-2011, 04:54 PM	#10
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,913	Re: Anyone want to do a look over of my new 29 Tudor You're only about 33 miles south of MAFCA headquarters in La Habra. Lots of help there! 250 South Cypress, La Habra CA 90631-5515

10-21-2011, 05:24 PM	#11
Bill H. Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chatsworth, California Posts: 71	Re: Anyone want to do a look over of my new 29 Tudor Your carburetor should not leak, even if the petcock is open. Check your needle and seat, and check your float level.

10-21-2011, 07:09 PM	#12
SSsssteamer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sedro-Woolley, WA Posts: 1,023	Re: Anyone want to do a look over of my new 29 Tudor As long as the cowl lamps are still controled by the steering wheel mounted light switch, the cowl lamps can not be on while the headlights are on. I have seen on the later 1930 model A wiring diagram where a seperate light switch for the cowl lamps was mounted by the dash panel. Then the cowl lamps could then be operated independantly from the headlights.

10-21-2011, 07:11 PM	#13
CHuDWah Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Kritter Krick, Flaw-duh Posts: 1,162	Re: Anyone want to do a look over of my new 29 Tudor Nice car! I vote for black wheels and keeping the whitewalls, but it's your car - do what makes ya happy. The cowl lights were intended as parking lights - they were designed to be off when the headlights are on and vice-versa.