1929 Ford Model A Roadster- How come nobody wants it?
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Oh my gosh, Paul, that roadster is "Gertrude" !!! I sold "Gertrude" to Jim last year. "Gertrude" was in our family for 22 years. When I purchased the car, the only "upgrades" were the 6 volt alternator, oil filter, and the transistorized ignition. The engine and trans were rebuilt just before I purchased the car, and I immediately replaced the top with a LeBarron Bonnie assembly and all new tires. I also had the brakes upgraded with bonded linings and iron drums. The rear differential was also rebuilt by a club member who had a Model A repair shop in Costa Mesa. This car got me into the Orange County Model A club, and I really enjoyed driving this car; it never broke down the entire time we owned it. I am retired and now live in Redding, Ca. and I must say that we certainly miss Gertrude (Roady). I am so blessed that you and "Model T" own Gertrude; I have followed you on TH-cam for the past 2 years. You both are a tremendous resource for the Model A hobby; you and Model T are my heroes. I hope that one day I can meet you and Model T at some function. This video has really made my day...... thank you !!
Wow! Thanks! Well, it's a long story. I'd like to know everything you know about the car, please. Do you have Jim's email or phone number? Please get in touch with him and get my contact info or leave yours and have Jim pass it on please. Question- What is with the paint colors?
@Dale, years ago on Nickelodeon, there was a program called Today's Special. One of the characters was a Muppet named Sam who owned a roadster whom he called Gertrude!
WOW
Why did you sell it?
@@ModelA
Thats badass bro !
Back when I was in high school, 1954-58, I owned a 1931 Victoria.. Fun A bone. Wish I still had it.. It ended up in a museum out side Reno.
Congratulations on the new A, Paul! Really looking forward to the series of videos that’ll follow.
Congrats to the new addition to your Model A family. Looking forward to your videos series on this gem.
What an awesome car, love it! Yes sir, I remember watching the episode you was talking about with Model T and the boys in the back. I think it's great to have such nostalgic old reminders of days gone by. She's a beaut for sure, thanks for show it again, I hope everyone out there has a safe and joyous weekend. 😉
Beautiful car; we gotta realize that in almost 100 years some “mods, retrofits and customizations” should be expected. Some of the rust at the floor could be patched and the surface rust could be treated with rust converter and even paint. This one landed in the best hands possible. Congratulations Paul!
I hope to buy a model A. Your car is exactly the color and style of my grandparents first car. I have a model of it sitting in my desk, my grandfather made it 50 years ago to show me bits and pieces of their early life.
I really enjoy your channel, thank you for your time. I am 64.8 years old and holding, but despite having entered high school in 1971, I drove a 29 Model A Tudor to school my sophomore and junior years. Why not senior year? Because I found a 1928 Chevy National 4-door in a barn an hour wast of our home in Saginaw, MI. It had the original interior, no rust and ran great. I drove that car for two years as my only car. I currently have a 1926 Chevy roadster and a few other cars of more current times (1941), but the Model A was by far the most enjoyable car to drive (of those before 1930) because it was so dependable. I do believe it ranks as one of the best designed and manufactured cars, period. As an engineer, I recommend that all mechanical and manufacturing engineers disassemble and reassemble a Model A if they want to learn about great design and manufacturing techniques.
My first car was this roadster.I had to repaiir/rebuild much but after several months it was finished. Nice little car.
Awesome little car!!! Congratulations Paul so much fun to be had! Love the bloopers at the end you should include them more often!!
Can’t wait for the videos to come with this little gem!! Enjoy!!! Lenny & Annie
I watched the video because I believed the Title. Where did he tell us why nobody wants it?
Congrats on the newest acquisition. Looking forward to seeing it's progress.
Wait til you see!!!
It's great to see you as a professional broadcaster to slip occasionally. I really enjoy your videos and the outtakes. Keep up the good work! I hope your weather straightens out also. We in Michigan are putting up with some strange stuff too.
I hope you make it through winter unscathed.
I like the added aftermarket features they did before you got it.
With every video I watch I get more interested in buying my own all original Model A. Can’t wait to see what you’re going to do with the new rodster.
Me too. Have wanted one for many years but watching Paul's videos on a regular basis has increased the desire.
Me 2! But what happened along the way of the search for a Model A, I found a 1939 Ford DelUXE Convertible and have been immensely happy with it. However this little Gem with no glass in the windows intrigues me. These Model A's are great for parades but that is not my gig.
@@CaptBobGT62 I hear ya.
Bloopers? We've all been there! Don't sweat the small stuff! Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy all of your videos! You've taken me places I could never afford to go, so I'm happy to accompany you on your adventures! I love your efforts!👍
Thank you for coming along!
Nice video Paul, you just made my week seeing that you got a roadster, I love it !!, can't wait to see what you're going to do with it.
More to come!
Paul I have a 1931 Model A two door coupe I love to watch you as you work on those Model A
Very well done video, Paul. Enjoyed the outtakes reel as well. My '27 T Tudor has been a lot of fun, but the years have caught up with me and I'm going to have to sell it. Great fun while it lasted!
Glad you enjoyed it, but very sorry you have to close the book now.
It’s great great that you’re keeping our motoring heritage alive through this car.
Thanks!
Nice buy! I’ve always loved cars and trucks from the 20s and got mine after my TR6 shrunk and I needed a can opener to get of it.
@@Jack_Russell_Brown finally a sensible and scientific explanation of what happened!
@@Jack_Russell_Brown I remember, in the 80s, there was a guy in my union who had a TR6 that he insisted had a flathead 6, instead of the stock Triumph overhead 6. Always wondered what was actually in it. Maybe a Plymouth 6?
8.17 yes very good
Felicidades man, Congrats on your new sports car. Looks like a really nice unmolested model A to tour California with this spring. Gotta want it.
One of my mother's sisters had a '28 A roadster in '32 (of which I have several pictures) and so that's what I originally was looking for. Never could find one for sale but now I'm pretty happy with my '30 coupe. You must have lots of funny outtakes.
She looks sweet Paul... a short while with you and she'll be as good as the one you just sold. Thanks for sharing, god bless you and Model A.
....Nice set of wheels....I can't wait to see it get the Paul Shinn touch....
It's going to get some mechanical work for sure
That’s a big yes, that little jem is up to the test.I’m a big fan of that color.
Congratulations - great looking A! Looking forward to finding out the plans, and following along. ~ Chuck
Thanks a bunch!
My older brother gave me a 29 Roadster for a Christmas Present when i was 12 years old . I bought a $15 carburetor from J.C. Whitney and drove it for 6 years .... Great times .....
You scored!
Love the color comparisons. Car is cute though. Looking forward to see you work on it.
Agreed. The butterscotch/chocolate paint looks great. Tastes good in real life and looks good on a car. (The food and the paint).😊
Cool. Thanks for the captions.
Paul I really-really love what you doing you are supporting a forgotten art. My favorite car of yours is the 4 door sedan and I have been looking for one to to restore with my friend to drive to high-school in 3 years with my 46' John Deere A. I have been watching you channel for four years now and I really appreciate what you do.
Thank you so much!! I have 3 project fordors for sale. How far are you from Sacramento?
@ModelA Oklahoma! But Family in California.
Cash Tripp, are you aware that Ford didn't build the Model A 4 door sedans? An aftermarket coach company built them..
@@sergeantmasson3669 Yes it was Briggs and Murray that did the bodies for the car and the frame was already put together when they received the parts.
Neat!!
You are the 'Carvana' of Model A Fords, buying and selling! Dale's story was fun to read that is cool!
You’re the Man - always something new
Thanks!!
Exciting! As a person who grew up in rural Massachusetts a roadster is the coolest thing still to this day to me. Can’t wait to see what you do to it, correct a few things and really make it yours. The paint color isn’t the worst, maybe just repaint the wheels black🤷🏻♂️
What would you do about the fenders? Anything?
So funa nd interesting! I look forward to the new content! Congrats on your new acquisition!
Thanks so much!
Nice! I'm excited to see your videos on this car. Mainly because I just bought a "29 Roadster from one of our club members myself. He happened to purchase it from Alan Funt of Candid Camera 30 years ago.
Awesome!! I wondered whatever happened to Alan's car!
@@ModelA There's a fun write up about the car in the Washington Post if you're interested (I guess you'd have to search it, apparently I can't post a link here). Also, much thanks for all your videos. They were instrumental in getting my '31 coup back on the road after 40 years in storage! 🙂
Love your videos,Paul . Keep up the good work! 😊😊😊
Thank you! Will do!
Nice Paul. The Australian assembled A’s had the handbrake lever on the outside near the door, in these very early models. Your blooper reel showed just why I don’t try to get a roadster, I can’t get through the door, too damn small. 😢
HHhAAAA!!!
I like already like this car.
Hi Paul I always enjoy your video and looking forward to to your next one.
Best of health to you and your family.
This is a great video Paul! I love your “notes to self” in the video. 😉 it’s great to see you looking at the Model A from a buyers perspective and it’s not one of yours!
I'm more looking at it from a "Dear Lord, what have I done?" perspective.
@@ModelA LOL! That's really funny Paul. I think I can relate.
Glad you are back. I have missed some videos or you have been not posting. My A is green on black with light green wheels and spokes. I like the brown on brown. Looking forward to more content on the new rig.
I post every week. You need to hit the "subscribe" button so you will get the notification when a new video is posted! It's FREE!
I have been subscribed. Love you guys, and the videos are great. I'm not sure what's going on. We have our own model A posy up here in Maine. Often, speak about your content. You and yours are loved by many.
Great video! Love roadsters!
Hi Paul. Waau just loved this. My first car was a 1930 Chevrolet. Bought it in 70's and had so much fun. It was immaculate and I drove so many bridesmaids to their weddings despite never even having a girlfriend! (My dad said I was crazy. I said I know, tough luck). Best choice I ever maid, to fell in love with cars. Don't get me wrong, girls are not too bad. Unfortunately they are required in order to have kids. Luckily today my boys are sharing my passion for cars. I constructed a full scale-half section model T-show cabinet for theri toy collection. Love, from deep dark Africa.
Thanks Alex. All the best to you and the boys
I'm going to have to follow this one! My wife won't let me start work on restoring her (yes, her) '29 Roadster until I retire in a few years. Your videos are invaluable to me as I prepare for that day.
Thanks! I hope you get inspired in the best way.
Show her who’s boss..
Paul, I can't think of what use you're planning on, but yes go for it.
Wait til you see...
Congrats on the new ride. I share your pation on it as well. 🎉
Another lovely Vid about a lovely car.... THANKS!!!
I’m stil preparing to purchase a Model A myself.... it is ever so close to my place in a cardealers’ showroom and I can’t get it out of my mind!!!!.... I want the car to celebrate her 100st birthday with me (she is from ‘28) .... and,God given,maybe one day I will celebrate my 100st stil driving her about....
Enjoy your weekend Paul,and of course greetings to Tina!!!
Henk Netherlands.
PS. Your vids are absolutely great and a huge inspiration for admiring the Model A...keep it up!!!!!😮
Thank you Henk!!
I can't wait to see the progress on this car!!!
We have already done a few videos on it
Great little car! Thanks for sharing. Question though. What’s wrong with the tillotson carb? My model A has one…. Thanks
I have never had one of the older Fords but the simplicity of these cars is their selling point. No windows, manual top, and power steering by armstrong. What's not to like. Unlike today, or even older muscle cars, there are no complicated electronics. I know a guy who has one and he added a more medern 3 speed and a remote water squirter, to squirt onlookers with a cooling burst of water, a real attention getter. I look forward to your series (new subscriber)..
I just sold the 1929 pick-up truck I restored in 1983. It was heartbreaking to see her go but our retirement home in AZ had no room in the garage for it and it went as part of our downsizing. Mine was restored completely stock and fun to drive, but it was needing some additional work after using it for 39 years.
I know my Jeep Cherokee will not likely be on the road after 94 years and it was a pleasure to have been custodian of the Model A for the few decades that I owned her. She went to good home with a fellow who owned a Roadster and was looking for a pick-up to carry things in.
Can't wait to see more.
In a few more days... It will be worth it!
I can’t say I’m in love with the color scheme but if Tina loves it then hooray for the Birthday Girl !! Congratulations ! 😊
Can't wait to see the follow ups!
Next video is a must-see!
My grandfather love you and ur all video he always saw that u are soo hardworking and kine❤
Thank you so much 😀
Enjoy this gentleman's personality from the GetGo.
Subbed.
Thanks!
Nice roadster!
I had a 1931 roadster and a 1929 roadster pickup and loved the open air.
I think now I like close cars because you get wet less when it rains😂😂
Now I know why you needed Stella out of the garage by April or May. Too bad the weather is not cooperating 😢
Love the bloopers! Nice to see you get as tongue-tied as the rest of us.
I'm just a regular guy.
@@ModelA I can tell, but your delivery is very smooth and purposeful.
Can't wait to see Roadie in his Bonneville World of Speed configuration!
I have a 1930 roadster pickup that locals love to drive in weddings. Except getting the white dress in and out it is a hit.
I keep the roof down 90% of the time that I drive daily 8 months of the year in Maine. Even to the dump.
Sweet car, i can't wait to see more of it!
Next weekend, you will! Or, was it just a lousy April fool joke?
@@ModelA Hmm, I didn't think about that!
I'm in my 70's and owning is on my bucket list.
Go for it!
Great Ride , love it.
Very nice car. Hope you got all your storm damage repairs done on your home. Good luck, Mike
Still more to do. Thanks!
Can really hear VGG in your videos love it
Is there a cure?
My dad drove one till he passed in 1959, identical except for color, his was black..somewhere along the line he had a pickup box installed that had the Ford logo on the tailgate , have never seen another like it.
Kool car! My 29 Roadster was built in Feb of 29 also, and put together in San Francisco, Mabey you car and mine are closely related
Can’t wait to see what your going to do with roady 👍
That's an awesome little car just waiting for a freshen up, and a bunch of new video to go with it! Yahoo!
We are here from Brazil and we follow your channel.
Ford Model "A" Brazil is dedicated to the preservation of Model "A". Like
My 1950 Willys Jeepster hasn't had a top on it in the 30 years that I have owned it but I do keep a close eye out on the weather....
I know it's not stock, but I like the brown fenders and tan body. Nice little car!
Congrats what a neat car. I love it.
Paul I love this Model A
I like your bloopers😂😂
You should add the bloopers on all your videos🤙🏽
I don't always make so many bloopers.
@@ModelA 😂😂
If I’m not mistaken I think I know what you have in mind for this little car. that’s awesome!
We'll see next week!
Great looking "A"!
Kool car, even if the floors do need fixing. Most convertibles/roadsters do need floor fixes if they are not brand new. One thing I noticed though, it looks like you have the red/maroon steering wheel, which, I thought, was an early 28 only item. Great that air and oil filters have been added. Nothing wrong with helping an engine last longer.
Red steering wheel was all of 28
So cool. I would have to upgrade it a little and that would probably ruin her for die hard collectors. Carry On Sir!
Good morning Paul, very nice looking roadster. All the shocks are off my 31 Victoria now and I’m going to put tube one on. Had rebuilds on 2 years ago and 3 have leaked since. It’s not a points car, it’s a driver so I’m going with the tube one. When you take the tube shocks off Roadie are you going to sell them? If so put me on your list for them please.
Keep up the great work on your shows. You make my weekend and Model T and you help get through too the weekend.
God bless,
PaulB
great looking car. why did they discontinue the fan hood? wasn't it necessary enough for cooling? A funny thing I find about the early A"s is that the engine cover is not tangent with the rest of the body. Why funny? cause the late model T"s did have that more or less as a continuous form. It is as if the kinda went backward with the design
Great looking car and you look awesome in it!
Thank you kindly!
It has a red steering wheel. Another thing to show early 29.
The color is different, but that's what makes it unique. Making As great again is my favorite thing on the weekends to watch from all your videos paul. Luckily it's not an earl shive paint job. Not sure if they were in California. Paint everything not taped by the customer. That's what I would love is a model a convertible. Since I'm in michigan a huge michigan wolverines fan I would like a navy blue with yellow color combo. Calling it Go Blue. Anyways. I look forward to your progress on the new A. Sad to say paul I have a 3mm stone left mid ureter and another stone lower right ureter at the same time. But hope I get lucky like you an pass them. Hate the procedures. Anyways thanks a bunch for the videos paul.
I like the paint colors. Even if stock is black fenders, an unrestored car this old will have been repainted at least once, and often differently than it was originally.
I’m thinking of painting my 1930 the color of APP State!!!! Wife is an alumni. 😉
Good luck on your kidney bolder, I am also a member of the kidney stone secret society!
@Brwp E Thank you. I passed one of them tonight. I wish I could get an A convertible. Have 2 young kids. No extra dough. But hope your project goes great. That's awesome to show off your teams colors. Love hearing that.
My brother has always loved old Fords. Had several, most recently a 31 A Model and a 27 T. He worked on that 31 for years and we drove it a lot. One day when my 66 Mustang failed to start I drove it to work. He sold the 31 a couple of years ago, just tired of working on it and his age preventing really enjoying it. But he had stripped it down to chassis and rebuilt everything on it. He didn't get a lot when he sold it but the buyer was happy. These old Fords are not worth what a lot of people think. There are just so many of them around still.
Sorry about your brother. Yes, you're right.
My Grandfather operated a Gilmore gas station in the 20s-30s (Long before my time-born in the 50s). When he passed away in the early 80s the original gas station signs and pumps were sill in place and he had brand new in the box model A & T parts on the shelf in the office! I have framed photos of Mr. Gilmore and the lion and pictures of the clowns on my wall.
That's sweet!!
great car Paul
Paul said "The Rats were wearing slippers" Paul in his radio announcer voice modulates or is it deviates some wonderful expressions.
Nice looking car. Especially the foldable top is something I would like to have on my 1929 Roadster Pickup.
I am a bit surprised why you want to replace the Tillotson by a (original) Zenith. My Roadster Picktup is equipped with a Tillotson and after restoring the carburator I am very happy with it. The car is an excellent starter and a great runner and I had no problems caused by the Tillotson in the past 4 years. Even on our 5000 km tour from Germany to Norway last year the carburator worked well all the time. Give it a try!
I have had such bad luck with them. But mainly because I cannot ever get a Tillotson to idle as slow and reliably as a Zenith.
@@ModelA I had the same problem in the beginning, especially when the engine was warm and I stood at a crossing waiting for the traffic light to turn green. The engine was often short before starving.
Mainly two changes helped to improve this behaviour: I adjusted the float about 1/16 to 3/32 of an inch lower than normal. Additionally I added a thermal insulation layer made of 5mm Pertinax (hard paper) between the intake manifold and the carburator. This reduced the temperature on the top section of the carburator where the thin chanel for the idle mixture is located. The gasoline does no longer "cook" in this chanel and a constant flow of gasoline without bubbles is ensured.
Roadie is a fun name but then Gertrude is pretty cute, too. Cute and fun is what it's all about, two tone poop colors and all!
It's fine leave alone. Just add overdrive or 2speed rear it's beautiful
Waiting for the next installment that car is awesome
Next one will be worth it!
Hey Paul, just wanted to say I absolutely love all of these awesome videos you've made on every facet of the Model A, tremendously useful and endlessly entertaining! This morning I was drinking my coffee while watching this video and the absolute last thing I expected was for you to make a Beavis and Butthead joke! "Ha.. I said wood..." that made me spit my coffee out! 😂😂😂🤣🤣
B&B helped shape me into the flawed man that I am.
Have a great Easter. Thanks for the great videos. 73 de WA8MOA
73, OM! de K6FRC
I know you like everything original, Gotta believe the air shocks are history. The 28/29 models weren't as advanced as the 30/31. With this transmission, can you add the Mitchell overdrive or would you really want to. Excited for you and Tina to enjoy this project as do I following your upcoming videos. Do you enough room in your garage for all these? Congratulations!
Thanks Eloso!!!
I have been watching your channel for a spell, & I think you are going to pull it off; car looks good, :-)
Oh thank you!
We will have to --- STAY TUNED --- to see where Paul takes this Little Gem ------ besides Home -------------- Thank You ----- Rodney
Paul, is the red steering wheel stock for a 1929? I was under the impression they were only used on 1928 models. Correct me if I’m mis-informed.
I hope I can buy one one of these days.
I look forward to the uodates🤩🤩
Lightest=Fastest!