Want to Buy Your First Model A? Watch This Video First!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 พ.ค. 2024
- Thinking about purchasing your first Model A? I discuss 6 things that I think are crucial to consider when you are contemplating on purchasing your first Ford Model A. These include not only mechanical and cosmetic restoration work, but how to ask hard questions and knowing when you should walk away and feel confident in your decision to seek out and purchase a car without being blind sided with hidden problems or undocumented repairs.
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Hi Ken, you have really covered some excellent aspects of owning a Model A! I joined MAFCA, and bought several books on them. My Dad had Model A 's back in the day, so I had restored a 31' Slant windshield town sedan with him. Fast forward 20 years, and the hobby is completely different with the Internet! Your advice is spot on! I found a 29 phaeton, it's been 2 years, finally using it in the local St. Patrick's Day Parade tomorrow!!
Hey Mark! Thanks for the kind words of endorsement. I would love to find a 30' 4 door Phaeton down the road. I love that car! It was our limo when Sharon and I got married so it's really special to me. Sounds like you have a great car and congrats on the parade!
100% correct. Our 28 Tudor is our 1st A. It had a restoration in 1963,how do I know that, I found a piece of newspaper at the bottom of two panels with the date Dec3 1963. When I got it up on blocks for a long N.H. winter I found the brakes ,drums, rods,springs and so on were completely wrecked. Not counting the 2 new cast drums and hubs at 300 plus each. So you are absolutely correct in your message. Thanks again.
Hey Dean! It sure is an eye opener with some of the stuff I have personally seen, experienced, or witnessed in other cars. I've seen a full rear quarter panel riveted right over the existing rotted out one on a 69 Camaro. It's not just limited to A's but you need to do your due diligence with these old cars for sure.
Sound advice and really applies to any old car purchase, thanks for sharing, greetings from the UK!
Thanks for watching and for commenting!
I joined the local club for the purpose of learning. (Don't have an A just yet. But soon...)
I'm about to go to another club that is more active because I wanna know More!
I don't fit in the pick-up or roadster. Period. I like the coupes.
I agree!
Make sure you are Legal! Running afoul of the law is best avoided! Model A's had serial numbers. (long before the 'VIN')
I am not too worried about this, but others should be.
Be prepared to walk away!
Caveat Emptor! Let the buyer beware! Why are they selling?
What is wrong?
What has been done?
Lots of questions save $ money.
Financial responsibility (insurance) is a Legally required item! 'Nuff said!
Maintenance? Not too hard, just dirty, grunt work.
Good talk Ken! The vast majority of new viewers need to see this. Any prospective owner need to know this going in. There are a few items I already know I don't wanna do. Thus, those things are on the top of the inspection list! Electrical? No problem! ⚡⚡⚡⚡
Well, lunch break is almost over. Catch ya later.
You are so spot on and you are proof that you are going about your first purchase the right way! I wish there was a video that got this in depth before I purchased mine. I had no idea the wealth of information as well as the amount of fix and flips that are out there.
If I had to do it all over again, It would not have been a Fordor. I love the look of the Briggs far more than the 31' Slant Window but the wood is seriously just a deal breaker.
Ironically, here I am building a wood vehicle so there is that insanity to consider...
@@kensmithgallery4432 The '31 slant windows (160a/b/c) are all steel. But the front windshield is missing the visor that I really like. I guess it would grow on me!
I'd like an Auburn or Cord, but I'm not made of money! And just forget the Duessenbergs!
So the model A is the cheap (somewhat !) way into having an antique that you can afford to drive. My cousin's husband bought a '68 Shelby Mustang. He kept it in the garage All of the time. I asked about 'why'?
He said he couldn't afford to have a collision! Sigh.
I don't much care about trailer queens or garage kings. Too much money just sittin'.
Having been burned on a used '92 Cougar years ago, I am more wary. The low mileage ( for it's age ) on the odometer Should Have been a red flag. Body wise it was fine. But everything mechanical was wearing out.
Yeah, buyer beware.
I must be part termite; 'cuz I do like the wood!
@@williamforbes5826 I know the 31 slant is all steel, but no visor is a deal breaker for me. Oh, and like you, I do like wood!
Ken good evening!
As a model A owner here on the island of curaçao in the Caribbean, island next to Aruba, the whole contents of this TH-cam production is a must listen session. Man, you really was hitting on hit and solid facts of owning and or planning to purchase a Model A.
And the most important thing is that is really the cherry on top of this whole project to start owning a Model A, that every one that even think to own one, can do most of the fix him self. Because relying on people is and remains a nightmare!
I overcame all that due I am a mechanic and my father teaches me all the tricks to repair and have my Model A in mind condition.
It yes all you have explained is a very true lesson given before during the time you have this history vehicles that each owner has a commitment to have these cars keep running for generations!!!!
Thanks Kent good job! Your the best with this TH-cam 🙏👍🏼🤛🏼
Myron, it sounds like you have got a great handle on your Model A. I bet it it loads of fun driving around on that wonderful Caribbean island!
Bought my first one in '48 for 25 bucks, bought the second one 3 years ago for 4100, an all original '29 fordor, the fancy one. A lot of old V8's in between, I'm back to where I started.
Sounds like you've had lots of fun over the years!
yes, but on an island having this 1930 vehicle in a mint condition I always need to be aware or like planes make a route plan, example not to go near the coast where the salt spray is present.
And you know last evening after have watched your TH-cam sección I called the gentleman that brought this car 30 years ago to curaçao and ask him for the title, as you have lighted that light bulb on the topic of the title.
You see this car was bought in Hershey PA, and you never can export nor import a or any vehicle w/o a title and you brought this and I contact nearly 10 pm in the evening and requested this.
I was surprised that his answered yes, I will look this up for you as I must have this in my files!!!!😊
Ken you see how important your TH-cam contents is for each one that follows you! A big thanks my friend!!!!!
Glad I could help!
When I get ready to buy my model A, I'm calling and paying Ken Smith to find me my perfect car!!!
Danny you are way too kind!
Thanks
My pleasure!
We’re about the same size. What model do you prefer?
For comfort, and size, the 1931 Slant Window is hard to beat. Mostly all steel. My problem is, I just don't like the looks of them. I love the visor and the boxy look of the Briggs body, but the wood in them is just unreal. Any Tudor would work for me. I also hear that the 30'-31 Coupe with a trunk could be a good touring car. I definitely would avoid any soft top for touring, but again, that's just me.
What about a 1903 model A? (I'm being silly)
LOL, that is funny!
I don't understand anyone wanting to be involved with these old cars except for museums. Money holes with limited resale options.
It's not for everyone. Thanks for watching!