I was privileged to be the owner of a 1936 Ford Y for a couple of decades. We called him Albie, and i loved that faithful baby. He took me and my two children on all our road trip holidays, he gave pleasure to many, who shared stories. Good luck with your baby!
Cool. I have done quite a few across America road trips in old cars (1960’s and 1970’s models). I like your positive enthusiasm and good on you for taking this trip in a beautiful Ford. 👍
Sight unseen hahaha! The only expert out there is you remember that! 1934 a Pretty car but looks are not every thing. Five years ago in the winter I bought a Texas Vette on EBay and took the chance. We flew down from NY and drove it back taking our time playing Route 66 and seeing all the sights. Only had a few small problems. One headlight stopped working on the first night. When we got home I fixed it with a 15 cent self locking nut on the elbow that lifts the cover. Another day in Mississippi rain a windshield wiper assembly just blew off as I entered the interstate. In subzero Dayton, Ohio I stopped for gas and the car did not want to start. I think it was me. I think I forgot to press the clutch when starting the car. Since then the car has been pretty good. I even got one second place in a local car show. It is a convertible Z06 clone. Sort of controversial. Later I had a few basic things go, some bulbs, twice the drivers door window regulator went, the cable frays and after four and a half years I replaced the battery that is always on a tender.
I had a ‘34 Ford Victoria when I was 17 years old in 1958. I purchased it from a neighbor who had become too old to drive….the car had about 40,000 miles when I bought it for $50!!!It was in perfect condition and I loved the car…..i also thought (and still think) it was beautiful.
I had one just like it. Mine had the original greyhound radiator cap and the tail was not broke off. Being a street rodder at the time it was to nice to change the car in that way. Drove it as is and sold it to a ford collector. He was a chevy dealer and I used to see it in his commercials on tv once in awhile. Really wish I had kept that one now that I am 75 years old.
@@garry4816 what a cool story!!! we definitely think we will keep her for a while for sure!!! We’ve regretted ones we sold in the past so we understand that! Stay tuned she’s getting ready for another adventure!!!
I have a very short attention span and anything over 8/10 minutes long i tend to either skip through the video or don't bother watching. I watched this video all the way through with intrigue and I'm looking forward to watching you drive back to Arizona. Best of luck from England 🏴
Adventurous Of Dean & Erika: 7 people offloaded equates to 2,000lbs+ average weight of people plus baggage. That's a lot of weight for a small plane like a 737/ A320 taking off in less than ideal conditions( hot weather) for wings and engines. Hot weather means less lift for wings and less power for turbofans.
I just watched Episode 1 of your adventure! Oh, the stories we can tell, us "old car enthusiasts"!! Grumpy also has a '40 Ford pickup with a flat head engine - but we're getting ready to pass it along to our nephew in VA to make room in the garage for the Model A (and my car can move back in)! I will enjoy watching the rest of your videos to see if you made it to AZ!!😁 Mrs G
Wow, nice car. Must be a very early '34 as the interior door handles are at the front of the door similar to a '33. When cranking the window down it was too easy to hit the handle and thus the phrase "suicide door" was coined. Most '34s have the handle moved to the center of the door.
Iv'e owned a few 34 fords,-that looks like a really nice one,-If you don't do anything "stupid"-you'll be ok,-"no burn-outs"-you don't to break any axels--check the water,& oil every day--just look after the car,& it will look after you !!-bon voyage !!
You’re a better than me……! I’ve been hot rod ding for the better part of 50 year and if I bought a car in Penn,,,,,I would have a carrier to take it back home……!
You won’t be called out for paying $15 for a hot dog, but but ketchup??? Both??? You are really pushing it! Lol. At least you have the most important part necessary for the long ride home in an old car, a beautiful wife who’s a good sport.
I am the seller's friend that helped to get you going in Columbia PA. We didn't get to talk much there but I am also a Model 40 enthusiast. '33 Standard Tudor - unrestored/original; '34 Three Window that I bought in 1958 - unrestored/original; 3 - 1934 Brewster Fords, Town Car, Convertible Sedan, and 5 Passenger Sedan. Also, many others over the years; '35 Fordor Sedan, '36 Dlx Sedan Delivery, '41 Woody, '42 Coupe, and 1950 F-1 Pickup. Sounds like you had an exciting journey Great videos. I think I gave you a name card? Send an email! Don
@@donweir1477 Hi Don!!! Thank you so much for coming to help we truly appreciated it! We don’t have your card! Get our info from Andy we’d love to stay in touch!
I'M disapointed that the owner,did'nt do "fundamental-maintainence"-on that car those bearings should have been greased & the front end too-in the the heat,-check wires on the plugs and distributor,--when cold i always tip an egg-cp of gas down the carby,/to save grinding away on the starter-to get gas up to the fuel pump !
No, it's up to the buyers due diligence to make sure they "trailer queen" is up for the journey especially if bought out of some estate, museum or private collection. A shiny paint job is not guarantee you anything.
Why would several people set around and watch him grind on the starter and not have someone checking for spark? If you have fuel, spark and compression the engine should run.
@@Adventuresofdeananderika I've never had anyone to share such a trip with although I must admit it has been done alone in Canada in a Model A Ford by one old guy I knew .But it wasn't videoed since it happened before videos. But even with video cameras and TH-cam, it's yet to be done in Canada (so far as I know) in an old car.
@@Adventuresofdeananderika I drove my Model A to a car show today and met a guy who drove his all original, unrestored 1956 Volkswagen Microbus up from Los Angeles on every back road he could find. He even went through Death Valley and broke down in there (wire came off the coil he said). But he did it with a goal in mind, to visit a relative who lives near me. He was motivated to make the trip and that's what I would need to be as well. I hope to see him before he goes back.
Looks like a later model engine, 34 water hoses connected in the topmost center of the head, not in front. Really makes no difference, later engines are superior to the old.
@@Adventuresofdeananderika Looks like the correct engine to me. Water hoses are on the front. It was late 37 to 48 that had the hoses in the middle of heads.
@@todddewey7218 correct and there is no A/C in the 34 either :) we opened the windshield, rolled down the windows and opened the damper to get air of on the floor! It was perfect!
Pretty paintwork does not a reliable car make. 4 guys and 4 hours to find a lead from the coil to the distributor is faulty means nobody knows basic old fashioned fault finding without a scanner. Without washing the front wheel bearings in petrol and inspecting before re-packing with fresh grease is a recipe for stored up trouble to come, eventually. Good for click bate titles for further videos, I guess.
@@dukwdriver2909 thankfully they were all knowledgeable, we just had a car that had been sitting for a couple years, had to go get some lunch as we hadn’t had food in 20 hours (which accumulated with the hours) we hadn’t a chance to get tools so we also had to wait for them to come with some basic tools, and then it was a pretty quick diagnosis. Great trip fun memories and excellent people. No click bait from us!
I was privileged to be the owner of a 1936 Ford Y for a couple of decades. We called him Albie, and i loved that faithful baby. He took me and my two children on all our road trip holidays, he gave pleasure to many, who shared stories. Good luck with your baby!
One of the classes Fords ever built. The Subtle Italian influence is definitely there.
We totally agree! 😊
@@Adventuresofdeananderika Thank Edsel Ford for that, it was his baby.❤️
What a fun video. You two have great attitudes to be smiling with all of the headaches you're experiencing. Well done!
One of the best trips of our life! Stay tuned another one coming soon! 😃
Enjoy your journey. I drove many years ago 1966 Dodge Polaris. From Los Angeles to Columbia SC.
Everyone should do it once.
That's a beautiful car. Enjoy the trip.
Cool. I have done quite a few across America road trips in old cars (1960’s and 1970’s models). I like your positive enthusiasm and good on you for taking this trip in a beautiful Ford. 👍
What a great adventure, so happy you guys could do it. Love Ya
Got to say, you both have a really good attitude. All those problems, and you’re both smiling.
@@jeffedwards4111 we definitely had a blast! 😃
OMG! Love this! So glad you recorded this adventure!
More to come!
Sight unseen hahaha! The only expert out there is you remember that! 1934 a Pretty car but looks are not every thing. Five years ago in the winter I bought a Texas Vette on EBay and took the chance. We flew down from NY and drove it back taking our time playing Route 66 and seeing all the sights. Only had a few small problems. One headlight stopped working on the first night. When we got home I fixed it with a 15 cent self locking nut on the elbow that lifts the cover. Another day in Mississippi rain a windshield wiper assembly just blew off as I entered the interstate. In subzero Dayton, Ohio I stopped for gas and the car did not want to start. I think it was me. I think I forgot to press the clutch when starting the car. Since then the car has been pretty good. I even got one second place in a local car show. It is a convertible Z06 clone. Sort of controversial. Later I had a few basic things go, some bulbs, twice the drivers door window regulator went, the cable frays and after four and a half years I replaced the battery that is always on a tender.
@@stevenvilardi8626 thanks for sharing your adventure… it almost becomes a comedy of errors at some point!
COOL CAR!
Super fun !!!
This is so cool. Your attitudes and spirits are incredible. I’m following.
Thank you! We truly enjoyed every minute of it!!! 😊
What an amazing trip
It sure was!!! 😊
I had a ‘34 Ford Victoria when I was 17 years old in 1958. I purchased it from a neighbor who had become too old to drive….the car had about 40,000 miles when I bought it for $50!!!It was in perfect condition and I loved the car…..i also thought (and still think) it was beautiful.
@@LuigiBadaboom we had a Viki!! They are one of Deans favorites!! What a cool story!!!
Enjoy guys nice trip
Well , this is gonna be great fun ! subbed !
@@kapekodbob we are glad to have you along for the ride! 😃
I had one just like it. Mine had the original greyhound radiator cap and the tail was not broke off. Being a street rodder at the time it was to nice to change the car in that way. Drove it as is and sold it to a ford collector. He was a chevy dealer and I used to see it in his commercials on tv once in awhile. Really wish I had kept that one now that I am 75 years old.
@@garry4816 what a cool story!!! we definitely think we will keep her for a while for sure!!! We’ve regretted ones we sold in the past so we understand that! Stay tuned she’s getting ready for another adventure!!!
Iron trap garage has parts for the car they do those years of cars!😊❤
@@WACRE44 awesome thank you! We will keep that in mind for this next trip!!! 😃
Saw the Speedway Motors box out of Lincoln, NE . Brings back memories from my racing days. Great video of your adventure
@@kevinsterner9490 glad you enjoyed it! New adventure in her coming soon!!!
You seem like very nice people good luck to yah.😊
what a crazy adventure really enjoyed this I subscribed
@@Supermankev2001 thank you, we appreciate it! Stay tuned!!! 😃
I love this video. What a great car.
Don’t let her ever get away from you…..! Your wife is a KEEPER….! For any women to put up with all that goes on with you 2 is a saint….!
@@garyrhoades1455 we had a blast and enjoy the journey!!!
I have a very short attention span and anything over 8/10 minutes long i tend to either skip through the video or don't bother watching. I watched this video all the way through with intrigue and I'm looking forward to watching you drive back to Arizona.
Best of luck from England 🏴
@@trytellingthetruth.2068 wow thank you! Glad you like it! Hope you enjoy the other episodes just as much! 😃
Adventurous Of Dean & Erika: 7 people offloaded equates to 2,000lbs+ average weight of people plus baggage. That's a lot of weight for a small plane like a 737/ A320 taking off in less than ideal conditions( hot weather) for wings and engines. Hot weather means less lift for wings and less power for turbofans.
I just watched Episode 1 of your adventure! Oh, the stories we can tell, us "old car enthusiasts"!! Grumpy also has a '40 Ford pickup with a flat head engine - but we're getting ready to pass it along to our nephew in VA to make room in the garage for the Model A (and my car can move back in)! I will enjoy watching the rest of your videos to see if you made it to AZ!!😁 Mrs G
Wow, nice car. Must be a very early '34 as the interior door handles are at the front of the door similar to a '33. When cranking the window down it was too easy to hit the handle and thus the phrase "suicide door" was coined. Most '34s have the handle moved to the center of the door.
Iv'e owned a few 34 fords,-that looks like a really nice one,-If you don't do anything "stupid"-you'll be ok,-"no burn-outs"-you don't to break any axels--check the water,& oil every day--just look after the car,& it will look after you !!-bon voyage !!
Awesome 👍and brave
You’re a better than me……! I’ve been hot rod ding for the better part of 50 year and if I bought a car in Penn,,,,,I would have a carrier to take it back home……!
Dean! You could have flown first class!
My first car at 16 was a 1935 ford 4 door. I paid $35 for it and drove it over a year it was in perfect condition.
@@farmtheland wow! $35 imagine if you still had it!!!!
You won’t be called out for paying $15 for a hot dog, but but ketchup??? Both??? You are really pushing it! Lol. At least you have the most important part necessary for the long ride home in an old car, a beautiful wife who’s a good sport.
@@garyfairbrother5532 we have a great time together for sure!!! He eats ketchup on everything lol!! 😃
I am the seller's friend that helped to get you going in Columbia PA. We didn't get to talk much there but I am also a Model 40 enthusiast. '33 Standard Tudor - unrestored/original; '34 Three Window that I bought in 1958 - unrestored/original; 3 - 1934 Brewster Fords, Town Car, Convertible Sedan, and 5 Passenger Sedan. Also, many others over the years; '35 Fordor Sedan, '36 Dlx Sedan Delivery, '41 Woody, '42 Coupe, and 1950 F-1 Pickup. Sounds like you had an exciting journey Great videos. I think I gave you a name card? Send an email! Don
@@donweir1477 Hi Don!!! Thank you so much for coming to help we truly appreciated it! We don’t have your card! Get our info from Andy we’d love to stay in touch!
Question: where is the Vin plate located on this 34'? I cannot find mine at all
I have an atlas!
😂😂 mine is now a treasured keepsake
Where are you in Pa? I grew up near 3mile island.
We picked her up in York, PA and drove her back to AZ!
This seller knows cars. Collects old Fords but drives a Toyota. Smart man.
Just don't stop to help anyone with tire problems you see along the road, Ya know what I mean??
I had the same problem finding a atlas.Try a truck stop gas station.
@@BruceKing-r4f that’s totally where I found one! At a random truck stop! It was the best thing for our trip!!
I'M disapointed that the owner,did'nt do "fundamental-maintainence"-on that car those bearings should have been greased & the front end too-in the the heat,-check wires on the plugs and distributor,--when cold i always tip an egg-cp of gas down the carby,/to save grinding away on the starter-to get gas up to the fuel pump !
No, it's up to the buyers due diligence to make sure they "trailer queen" is up for the journey especially if bought out of some estate, museum or private collection. A shiny paint job is not guarantee you anything.
Why would several people set around and watch him grind on the starter and not have someone checking for spark? If you have fuel, spark and compression the engine should run.
@@Lannynetz we did that… just got cut in editing lol
Should be alert looking at a car like that.
Too risky a trip for me. Apparently you weren't an AAA member.
@@JimErvin-d2i we are now lol BUT this trip was all about getting across the country under her own power 😃
@@Adventuresofdeananderika I've never had anyone to share such a trip with although I must admit it has been done alone in Canada in a Model A Ford by one old guy I knew .But it wasn't videoed since it happened before videos. But even with video cameras and TH-cam, it's yet to be done in Canada (so far as I know) in an old car.
@@JimErvin-d2i that would be a beautiful trip! 😄
@@Adventuresofdeananderika I drove my Model A to a car show today and met a guy who drove his all original, unrestored 1956 Volkswagen Microbus up from Los Angeles on every back road he could find. He even went through Death Valley and broke down in there (wire came off the coil he said). But he did it with a goal in mind, to visit a relative who lives near me. He was motivated to make the trip and that's what I would need to be as well. I hope to see him before he goes back.
@@JimErvin-d2i how cool! I hope you guys get to reconnect!!!
Looks like a later model engine, 34 water hoses connected in the topmost center of the head, not in front. Really makes no difference, later engines are superior to the old.
Interesting, we will check that out!
@@Adventuresofdeananderika Looks like the correct engine to me. Water hoses are on the front. It was late 37 to 48 that had the hoses in the middle of heads.
Not so. 34 engines had the water pumps in that top corner.
No AC in model A
@@todddewey7218 correct and there is no A/C in the 34 either :) we opened the windshield, rolled down the windows and opened the damper to get air of on the floor! It was perfect!
The time he has left should be used to get the hostages home. Not cry about being corrected by the Cort.
You're very " happy" people
If you made it would be a miracle.. You don't seem to be very mechanical & crossing your fingers doesn't work.
@@steelwheels327 you should watch the other episodes! He’s very mechanical, when he has tools and parts! Trip of a lifetime!
Pretty paintwork does not a reliable car make. 4 guys and 4 hours to find a lead from the coil to the distributor is faulty means nobody knows basic old fashioned fault finding without a scanner. Without washing the front wheel bearings in petrol and inspecting before re-packing with fresh grease is a recipe for stored up trouble to come, eventually. Good for click bate titles for further videos, I guess.
@@dukwdriver2909 thankfully they were all knowledgeable, we just had a car that had been sitting for a couple years, had to go get some lunch as we hadn’t had food in 20 hours (which accumulated with the hours) we hadn’t a chance to get tools so we also had to wait for them to come with some basic tools, and then it was a pretty quick diagnosis. Great trip fun memories and excellent people. No click bait from us!