Getting a 1931 Ford Model A ready for new owners. Gonna miss it!
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- Getting Athena, the 1931 Ford Model A ready for the new owners. Finishing the interior and buttoning up after recording the "Operation Hooptie" series. Thank you to Harry Buckwalter, Mark Limmer, and Paul Moore for making the Operation Hooptie project possible!
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You once said driving a Model A brings a smile to your face. Well, after watching this video I still have a very wide smile on mine! Well done Paul and Tina!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Keep saving those old beauties
Saturday morning coffee with Paul, Tina and Athena, the weekends off to a great start. Thanks for another video!
Thank you Robin!
Good job Paul. Very entertaining as usual. Whoever becomes the new caretaker of that car will surely be smiling for a long time to come.
Hope so!
You're getting Athena ready for her Lucky New Custodian and some clown gives your video a thumbs down... Some people will never get it! Great job Paul and "T"!
I know, right? Thanks Dennis! There are a couple people in the Model A community whom I have apparently rubbed the wrong way and give all my videos a thumb down. Joke is on them because thumbs up or down all count the same! They both count toward "engagement" in TH-cam's algorithm. If they really wanted to hurt my video channel, they shouldn't do anything al all. Then my engagement will go down and TH-cam won't recommend my videos as often.
You two were busy - what a team!
Beautiful job Paul and Tina. I’m hoping you will get another project car and take us along every step of the restoration. Of course the upside is that in the end, you will have a Model A that will practically sell itself and you can make a few dollars. I think it’s a good format for your show.
Thanks Jay. The next project Model A is already under way!
Athena looks great! She deserves a very good home where she will be enjoyed and appreciated!👍
Yes definitely a nice going to town car ,I like it , the new owner got a little gem. The color just looks right. I like the sound of the engine too.
Right on
Bravo! Encore, Encore!!!! We love the videos and want to see more projects. Athena turned out great! And you know what they say.... a couple that works on a Ford Model A together, enjoys the ride that much more! (Ummm... I dont know.... I made that up. )
Thank you so much Paul! You helped too.
You really strung us along at the end...thought you were going to reneg and keep it. It looks great...well done.
It was already sold, and a deal's a deal, so I couldn't keep it. But I was really thinking about it! We have become quite attached to this car and it drives so nice now.
I'm in love with Athena, sigh..just have to get to the left coast, buy her and drive her to Tennessee. Another sigh here. Love your videos.
Sorry Randy. Well, you will get to meet the new owners soon, and hopefully they will give us some updates also.
You guys are adorable! The work that "Model T" did on that interior was amazing...
Thank you so much!
Hei Paul, here with the family all the way in a town Guadalajara, a little outside of Barcelona, Spain, where we will stay till October the 2nd, and enjoying this video. My goodness this A really looks just new. Congrats and hello to your lovely wife.
Kind regards from Myron and family.
Hi Myron. Wow, you certainly chose a great place to hang out with the "fam". Good for you!
Athena looks great!
Great Job Paul and Mrs T . Btw your tip on tightening of oil pan bolts worked.. My Exxon Valdez is no longer an issue. Thank you Leo B. Bella Vista Arkansas.
Exclellent! good work Leo.
It really looks great and I really like the color combination.
Thank you Robert!
It's so nice to see another one of Henry's ladies preserved. The new owner will be very happy with this machine. The best part is that you have a great friend to help you clean and shine the car. Keep up the good work Paul and Tina.
Thanks Jeff
The new owner should really enjoy Athena. All about the experience it creates. Also you and model t should be a tag team. I’d be perfect. Thanks.
Thank you Johnny!
Good work Paul and Tina. Beautiful results!
Thank you, DM!! How have you been??
@@ModelA Good. Thank you for asking. Busy with my car things so behind on watching videos.
Love this ride
Great video, love that your wife enjoys the hobby as well, need to see her in more postings!
She wants to start her own TH-cam channel and do stuff. What do you think?
@@ModelA She could do that too but join you regularly as she has been doing too. She knows her stuff. 😉
@@ModelA I think she should.
@@ModelA hiPaul, anything she can do to get more spouses into the hobby is a great idea!
I enjoyed her episode on how she changes oil and lubes the 29 sedan, our club has pretty good wife turn out, as a matter of fact the President and VP are both females.
@@ModelA Tina, will probably create a fabulous channel that may hurt your ego as we men have a higher sense of competition, though I know you're a good man who can overcome.
Let us know if your better half starts a channel.
I just want to say I really appreciate your music
Thank you! All custom pieces using 40 instruments.
Great series of Athena videos Paul
You sure showed everyone watching how a lump of coal can be transformed into a diamond!
Athena went from a goddess of grease to a goddess! That’s one more Model-A out there to put smiles on lots of faces .
Love to see a follow- up video on Athena in a year or so - how many parades,car shows , and what else the new owner may fix and change etc….
Kudos to Tina - Awesome work as usual
One more thing ………where’s your dad ???? I miss him!!
Thanks Eugene! You were a big part of this as well, so thank YOU! The funds from this are all going to the next one, and so on. So, you are indirectly helping with the next one also!
With every video I watch it makes we want a car from this year. Truck, coupe, sedan literally any car!
Get one! They are a lot of fun.
I know the new ownet will have ball with her. I love the color combination. I'm quite sure there's another one in your future Paul. Not sure if you what you enjoy more, working on them or driving them. Keep 'em rollin'!
Thank you Eloso! I like both.
Tina is a treasure. Great job!
Thanks Ron
Athena will be missed 😍 Tina with the sock puppets was so funny! 😂
Very good looking car!! Great work😎
Thanks! Kevin!
Model T, I like it :-) Happy Labor day Paul and Model T :-)
Thanks OJ!
I agree with the rest of the comments….good show, Paul. Keep it up!
Thank you Lulu!
Pretty good!
Love your passion thx 😊 share with the world
Ура! Мой браузер Яндекс встроил закадровый перевод, и теперь я могу слышать Вас, Пол!
Hurray! My Yandex browser has built in voice-over translation, and now I can hear you, Paul!
Замечательная новость, товарищ! Как мне звучать по-русски? Я звучу сильнее и решительнее? Или я все еще говорю как неудачник, как я говорю по-английски?
@@ModelA Вы говорите очень разумно и по делу. Во всяком случае гораздо разумнее, чем когда говорили по-английски :) Иногда бывает какая-то несуразица, не надо забывать, что переводит машина, но в целом всё понятно. Я очень доволен. Прошу передать привет Вашей замечательной трудолюбивой жене. Я понял, что Вы готовите этот прекрасный Форд к передаче в другие руки. Как жаль! Как жаль, что у меня нет возможности приобрести его! Я был печален весь вечер.
You speak very sensibly and to the point. In any case, it is much more reasonable than when they spoke in English :) Sometimes there is some nonsense, we should not forget that the machine translates, but in general everything is clear. I am very satisfied. Please send my regards to your wonderful hardworking wife. I understand that you are preparing this beautiful Ford for transfer to other hands. What a pity! What a pity that I do not have the opportunity to purchase it! I was sad all evening.
ti looks great !!!!!!!
My garage needs this car
Very nice ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hey Paul enjoying the videos immensely. If you ever make it to MN let me know. I would be glad to show you my 31 Tudor in the same paint scheme as your coupe.
Cool! Thanks!!
Hello, guys love your videos!!!!
Thank you Monica!
Nice wrap-up. Someone's gonna be a happy Model A owner.
What do you think of this car, Rick? I value your opinion very much. Did we take it far enough before passing it on? Should we have gone further? The next project series car is already under way and I want this next one to be even better. Thanks!
@@ModelA I like what you have done to it. Brought it back to a higher level of originality, got rid of the fluff, made sure it's mechanically right. Will bring a lot of joy to the next owner who can drive it without worry. And that's what it's all about. Was nice of Tina to give you a hand. Would love to meet you one day :)
@@mafcawebmaster4237 We shook hands at the MAFCA national meet. I was the one who said the prayer for the main banquet dinner.
Oh, I was also the MC for the Hubley races. That reminds me... Do they need an MC for the Hubley races in Texas next year?
@@ModelA Ohhh, that was you at the meet. Good to know, haha
Good to see the YL helping she could easily become the star of your productions.
Thank you Paul enjoyed the series, especially since I don't have any skinned up knuckles.
Thanks Mack! You think Model T and me should join forces?
@@ModelA Your wife is a doll; so supportive of your passion and also hands on and good at it! And talking about Model T’s, maybe you should adopt a motorized one also....😉
@@ModelA Paul you are a growing force in the model-A community it would be interesting to see your father’s reaction to that question. If you’re asking should you do model-T videos I think you could do an excellent job but some of those Tin Lizzie’s might object to sharing garage space with Henry's Upstart's.
Mack, Sorry for the confusion... "Model T" is Tina's nickname.
@@ModelAI I'm the befuddled one, it's obvious That model-A and model-T can share more than garage space. I hope Tina goes through with her idea of starting a TH-cam channel and that you greased the way.
Gonna miss ole Athena
We will miss her also. We have become quite fond of that car.
You do a magnificent job. That is such a gorgeous car. I watch your videos recently bought a Ford Model A Shay. I love restoring it. If anyone has any for sale I would be interested in speaking with you.
Thanks Bruce!!
Great series of videos! It really makes me excited to see the end result as I’m still restoring my 31 Coupe. Question for Mrs. T about the seat buttons. Do you have any suggestions on the best way to put the buttons on? I got new upholstery and I am struggling to find the best way to put the buttons on. Thanks!!!
I will ask her.
@@evasanz3466 Looks like I found my problem. I need one of these long tuft needles. Makes more sense now!
Hi paul dwight hear.
I have a recommendation
For any electrical
Ground be it positive
Or negative ground
Connect a flexible hefty ground strap
From the clamshell to the frame also.
Because power may
Go through gears and other mechanical things and cause
Intermittent power flow to the lights or any
Other electrical hardware internal arcing through the gears can cause premature ware and pitting in the gears of the transmission or axle and differential
They'll get noisy and fail metal will show up
In the oil. For instance
If a ground from the Battery is connect to an engine then an additional ground should be connected from
The engine to the frame and body to keep the power from
Flowing through moving parts wich
Is not good. The drive
Trane may be mounted
On rubber mounts or
Insulators and cause
High resistance.
Sweet.
Looking go hop the new owner loves it as much as I would have ,peep the videos rolling
Thanks Kevin! The new owner will be revealed soon.
Hi Paul. Let it go so that someone else can enjoy it , Nice enough to drive around to any show but not so perfect that you are afraid to take it to any show. The best of both worlds. Careful,Derek will be looking for royalties on that comment "going to town rig" ! Haha
Several people have told me that, so I finally had to look him up. He's pretty funny! Has some of the same sayings as me. I got most of my goofy sayings from my grandfather.
@@ModelA Wow . What a coincidence!
Maybe his grandfather and my grandfather worked together or something. I sure miss him and his knowledge.
Invest in a Bauer orbital sander polisher from harbor freight. A good compound, touch up, sealer/glaze, and wax, and it would look like a million bucks. But nice job.
Wish I was the new owner beautiful car
I think the one thumbs down is from someone who wanted to buy her and got there too late. I know she sold the first day you posted that video. Nice car that will be fun to drive, and receive some additional TLC from new owner.
There is someone out there that always does that and they no doubt have a stick up their butt.
You're right, OM. Believe it or not, there are a few in the Model A community who hate my guts.
Awesome work on the car seat! Is that a Micor RF PA in the background?
Ah, another radio man, I see!! Well spotted!
All I can say is , I wish every old car I buy has a previous owner like you .
That is he highest compliment I have ever received. Thank you, captain!
I believe that you said that Athena in its current condition is a great car for local Club tours etc.. I'm curious, what types of things would you change/restore so that it could be driven on long trips or cross-country? I'm sure you'd add an overdrive if it doesn't have one. Thank you & your great helper Model T.
It would have to be fully sorted before I'd call it a cross country machine. If you aren't familiar with the term "sorted", please see my other video talking about daily driving a Model A.
Paul, Any chance that you might be coming out to Hershey this fall? The event ranks high on the East coast.
Hi Myrl, No Hershey this year. Things are WAY too busy at work. My I.T. guy is leaving, his last day is in a couple weeks. Know anyone looking for an I.T. gig?
Seems that no one here is looking for any sort of gig. Help wanted signs are like a forest. I’ll jump over to FB
Yes, you're right. Sad but true.
Hey Paul,
I'm a new subscriber and just purchased a '29 roadster, I really enjoy and learn from your channel.
You mentioned that you cleaned out Athene's gas tank, how in the heck did you do that without removing it??? My car's tank is a little cruddy but I don't want to remove it. I have the shut-off valve, gas cap, and gauge assembly removed, the tank is bone dry. I thought about vacuuming the debris out with a shop vac. "I'm not sure if that's a good idea or not"
Keep up the great videos!
Take care, Rick...
Philomath, Oregon.
Welcome aboard! I used a vacuum and a home made attachment to get inside the tank. I did a video where I talked about it. I don't remember which one though.
Paul, Thank you for your quick reply, If you think of the video, let me know.
I'll start the vacuuming tomorrow. I would like to at least coat the bottom of the tank with some kind of sealer, any suggestions?
Thank you so much for what you do!
Rick...
Philomath, Oregon @@ModelA
I don't use any sealer. They all suck.
Well, that makes my job easier. Paul, thank you for your reply!
Take care, Rick...@@ModelA
All the dirt that was vacuumed from under the rear seat cushion will be good for another 5mph!!
Right!! Haha!
I hope you can keep making Ford model A videos. Would you passed down model A cars to your kids someday? Would you buy ford model T, and Ford model B someday to expand for videos? Thank you! Maybe you can make videos discuss these topics.
I thought you will make more model T videos just like you do model A videos. Thank you for reply!
I am mostly interested in the Ford Model A. However, I also am interested in the Model T and the later Fords. I did one video with a Model T i the past and hope to do more. Also some plans to spotlight the Ford V8 in the future.
Someone got a nice model A.
Yes!
Great video Paul, as per your suggestion I lowered the float level by adding another gasket to the float valve although it was right on the 1 inch that the Andrews manual calls for, measures 1 & 1/8 now and seems to have cured the problem of dying when breaking going downhill. I have only driven it once since. The battery has shot craps now, less than 2 yr's old, Orilleys finest. What battery do you recommend? Also I have one of those elbow type air cleaners you see on most A's now days and while messing with the carburetor I noticed the fit is so bad a lot of dirt is bypassing the filter. What do you use?
Optima batteries! I use the K&N filter sold by Bert's Model A Center and others for the Air Maze kits.
@@ModelA Berts is out of stock and the Air Maze is what I have and it allows a lot of air to bypass the filter element which is basically screen wire, not good! I think I can modify it to be more usable until I can find something better.
Hi Paul with the 12 volt system replaced back to 6 volt what is that engine starter run on (grrr sound) I thought I heard when you guys took the model A for a last ride.
The starter has been ran on 12 for some time and likely caused the bendix spring to be weak.
Who or when was the packeage tray taken out to give the driver more room? Did you do that? I would like to see a video on that.
Came like that.
Paul, I'm currently in the market for a roadster or a phaeton. Maybe some content with some open cars to tie me over?
If I had one, I would. I don't have any open cars right now. Sorry man!
Nate, If shopping for an open car be very careful in inventorying and evaluating all parts related to making it an open car. We talk about Model A parts being inexpensive, some special open car parts can take one into the next financial universe.
This turn signals look far out! No exposed exterior wires like most other turn signals offered. Paul, could you please provide a link to those front and rear turn signals? Looking to put them on my 29’ sport coupe
Check out the previous videos about "Operation hooptie" and I explain them in detail.
Hi Paul, I guess that I'm getting this video out of sequence. Is Athena sold?
She's a beaut !!!
Yes, sold.
You mentioned in an earlier episode that all your A engines have “insert bearings”. Is that rods only or rods and mains.
Just tore down my engine and looking for good advice and info.
Thanks,
Bud
The engines in my cars are full inserts. That means everything.
@@ModelA thanks for your response. I have read that some only do the connecting rods. Any thoughts on this?
@B Murray The crank mains usually fail way before the rods. If you want to go cheap and only do one or the other, I would do the mains. But since you have it torn down that far already anyway, just do the whole motor and be done with it! Why even waste another engine removal/replace?
@@ModelA thanks again. This will be my first attempt at doing a Model A engine. Something to keep me busy over the long winter days.
Hey Paul, great video. Two things, the speedo in my 30 fordor does not work. How easy/hard is that to replace/fix.
Second, my wife had a nice name for the mail truck if your looking to name it. She said Hermes would fit well, as he was the messenger of the Greek gods. And we'll, it's a mail truck.
Happy Saturday,
Brantley
Thanks Brantley. Check your speedometer cable first. If the speedo is truly broken, send it to someone (you can have Bert's do it) for rebuild.
Paul they need to do a full length move with you in one of your As. Heck seinfeld did BEE movie. This would be the A video.
Thanks Tyrone! I'm afraid the politically correct people today would not appreciate someone like me. Pretty sure they would hate my guts.
@@ModelA just saw a model A with AC for sale by me in michigan. With mitchell overdrive.
Yo Paul as you i just got 1930 getting back on the road ! Hope ! Im new to model A's Got new Plugs Champion Copper Plus #569 W14 The proper gap on the box is .028" the web say .035" An im not sure if this the wright Plug ? What do you think ? Thanks Hope you and yours have a grate Day ! Mike PS to get glue from tape and stikers off ! Use 100% Natural Pure Citrus Orange Air Freshener ! Works Grate
Spark plug gap is determined by the compression ratio. Model A with a stock head is just barely over 4.2:1, so 35 thou. is the gap. If you run a high compression head, then you might want to close the gap a little.
@@ModelA Thanks paul Then i will gap at 35 "
So, is it sold?You are blessed to have a partner who enjoys the same interests. “ Behind every great man is a great woman” and that appears to fit your picture. Thanks
Yes and yes
Que coupé divina...!!!
How do drive model t
Lot of videos on TH-cam showing that
how long did it take to be as good with these cars? are you a mechanic by trade?
It took about 10 years to feel like I really had a handle on them. I am no mechanic! I'm an electrical engineer by trade. I design, maintain, and build radio and TV stations. Never wrenches on cars in my life until the Model A.
Well that didn’t take long to sell!
It went FAST! About 40 inquiries on the first day, many more thereafter.
It looks like quite a reach to put gas in. I know it may seem like nothing special, but do you have a video or clip of going to the gas station? Also, are the regular auto parts stores pointless for Model A owners other than fluids?
One of my videos has a nice trip to the gas station in it. I forget which one.
Do you have any other Ford Model A coupe for sale?
Yes, soon
@@ModelA cool, do you have a website or an email address?
@@bryandubain9314 Just this TH-cam channel. The next coupe will be another video series and then a for sale video, just like this one.
Why does this 1931 not have a 1931 radiator shell?
It's a hooptie!
😥to see her go.
Same here. However, we do not need 11 Model A's. Athena will get the attention she deserves now.
How much did this car sell for?
$15K
@@ModelA Good deal and you and your wife clean it up for the new owners.
First off the car looks fantastic. Too bad you had too sell her. Second, we need too see more of your wife, she cracked me up with the two socks, and just in general.
She cracks me up every day!!! We didn't HAVE to sell Athena. I just wanted someone else to experience Model A ownership.
@@ModelASaw a 32 Model B the other day. Pretty cool car as well. Thanks for always answering.
@@ModelA Didn’t mean to imply that you were destitute and needed to sell cause you needed to buy food for the dog.
@@danterry6328 Hahahaa!! Well, you gotta do what you gotta do, right?
Cool👍👍👍👍💥💥💥💥
So you finally got access to the Gmail! I bet the winning offer was already there. Told you it was going to sell quick 😉
Yes! Received over 100 "I'll take it!" emails. Went in order of time received. The first guy blew it by trying to get me to lower the price and DELIVER it to him! Uh, NO.
@@ModelA You know; as they say: it can’t hurt to try...luckily you had options, A LOT OF THEM 🤣😂
Yep. I still can't get over the first guy.
@@ModelA If he truly wanted it, he wouldn’t have low balled you.
Yea, I guess you're right. Never thought of that. I just found it really douchey.
Paul, wanting this car could be a problem. Reminds me of when my grandson was little, we would go to the box store and travel down the toy aisle. I could see his eyes light up. I would say to him, ' OK, sure you can get a toy, just one though'. That last part of my go ahead was so frustrating for him. He would pick up one, see another one, pick that one instead. This would go on as long as I would let it. I'd say, 'OK, we have to go, so pick one now'. So, this Athena is giving you the same conundrum. Do I keep her or sell her? So I keep her and sell another one? I know, the questions just keep coming. Maybe you fantastic wife can help you out here. Maybe she could claim Athena as hers, maybe? I mean after all Paul, it does have a female name. The only thing I can see that might give you pause is if your wife has Hooptie and you have to ask if you can drive her. haha. Good luck with is decision.
Thanks Dale! Well, this car sold last week already. The new owners will pick it up this coming week.
Think you should keep it, be your beater you don't care about as much
We grew rather fond of this car.
More puppet appearances please!
Model T was afraid people would hate the puppets.
@@ModelA I was being a bit tongue-in-cheek, just my way of saying “Hi”.😀
@@sockmonkey22 I appreciate it. Thank you! I like the puppets.
Oh I love her. I am sad.
Don't be sad. She has a whole new chapter of her history to write now! Maybe the new owner will start a TH-cam channel and share their adventures.
@@ModelA Makes me sad it is not mine but hope the new folks have fun !!!
I have a 1929 model aa truck for sale
It runs and has some original stuff
How can anyone look at a Model A and not smile?
Right??!!!
Always great to see wives getting involved in husbands interests,
vice versa too, (to avoid misogeny accusations).
Hope someone don't strip it, and use it as hot rod parts
The new owner has been properly screened. Definitely not a hot rodder!
I am stuck in the 1930s, I do NOT want: power steering, power brakes, automatic transmission, air conditioning, high performance engine, speeds over 55, computers, radio, media player, high maintenance, aerodynamics, cup holders (arrgg). The direction auto's took after this is so very disappointing, where fast driving, high performance on the public roads became the insanity call. I have raced professionally and realize what it takes to take a minute off an hour of your track time. In traffic, that minute shrinks to nothing. Driving fast and reckless (tailgating) won't get you there much faster, and risking the lives of families on the road to save that one minute an hour is criminal. I have a little tear in my eye that this "hooptie" is not coming home with me. I am a hooptie, I want seat belts a full set of gauges including speed, trip, od, tach, vacuum, oil pressure, oil temperature, water temperature, block temperature (flat head), fuel level, amps, battery charge level. Please don't block me from your channel for being a "hooptie". :) I just looked up "hooptie" = old worn out car, I though it meant non-traditional, altered, (non-original).
Hahaa!b I could never block you, you're one of us!
It’s all fun and games until you get in an accident with a modern car or truck. The way people are so impatient today they’ll run you off the road and not even care. It’s ashamed but that’s society today.
I addressed this directly in the FAQ #1 video.
@@ModelA love your channel. Thank you for your very informative videos, God bless!👍👍👍👍
Thank you, my friend!