Outstanding! Great to see a younger person own an A ! Please,please, please, DON'T install a diesel. She's absolutely perfect. Make her safe,steering, brakes,all the fluids,lights ,and drive her. Very fortunate to have found her.Oh yes, the carb setup, ahhhhhh GET yourself a Zenith that's been redone and you'll love it. Great job,and good luck.
@@MotherlodeMotorshe's correct. Keep the A more original. Paul Shinn's videos can help you. Ask me if you have questions. Paul and I are friends and I've watched almost all of his videos. I've even driven two of his cars.
You could also join the Model A club that Paul Shinn is in (in the region close to the area where you live.) as they seem to be a very hands on club helping the members.
I have two 30’s Tudor and a coupe. They always make me smile when driving them too. Getting ready to retire soon and may sell them both so those who always wanted one can enjoy as much as I had for about 12 years now.😁 We become caretakers for a while, and then pass them on…
Looks like a really solid original car! Remember it is only original once! I'd try to keep anything original that I could. That's a replacement hub cab; the original ones were stainless steel.
Deluxe models included cowl lights, carpeting, wood grained window trim, pull down rear shade, mohair upholstery, painted wheels to match the pinstripe, rear seat arm rests and the dome light. Nice survivor! Keep it stock.
That's a cute car. I'll bet you have lots of fun with it. I've got a '28 Model A and just have a blast. I can drive mine anywhere I want to now, but not when I first got it. The more you drive them, the better they perform. And of course you get to flush out the gremlins. Have fun.
Very nice.. COMPLETE car that would be disgraced by installing a foreigner engine! DONT DO IT! Enjoy the old girl and preserve American Automotive History..
Thanks for sharing your videos, it reminded me of my first drives when I got my 31 Fordor, all those same sounds, and all that bouncing around! Yes, I agree even after 3 months owning mine (here in the UK). I have a permanent stupid grin on when I drive mine. You got to grips with the gears quicker than I did! Learning to double de clutch (mine needs it up, and down the box) was a bit like learning to drive all over again, and I'm 76! The right hand leaver is (in your case 'was') the hand throttle. Your modern Dizzy means you don't have to play with the left Advance/Retard ignition leaver, which actually is fun to use trying to match what the engine wants at different rpm. Anyway enjoy your Model A, they are great fun, and other road users are so kind, considerate and patient I have found, which makes a change in our ratty modern times!
When you put that hub cap back on, I have a 1930 Model A take the wheel off put the hub cap on and on the inside of the wheel bend those tabs over that are sticking through. the hub cap will never fall off again.
loved the video reminded me of taking my good lady for a first drive in a 1935 Morris 10 ( in England) Morris is much like the Ford but smaller. Still have the Morris ( and my good lady) 35 years later. Adrian
It’s in pretty nice original condition. Did you have someone teach you how to double clutch? You don’t need 12 volt. Just make sure the wiring is new and your starter and general are rebuilt and you’ll be fine. I drive a 1923 model T daily with 6 volts … no problem.
Paul Shinn channel is a great channel with loads of info on the Model A. Those ar such fun cars I myself is thinking about getting one I would really love a 1932 ford but those things are so expensive and hard to find a good one because many were used as Hot Rods and still are today but the modal A is really cool.
Opps forgot; Yours is a late '30, get a new speedo cable. Body is the Briggs town sedan. Your headlight need new reflectors, Snyder's has everything you need..
If you want a modern car, buy one. There are many ways to get much better performance from A Model A. The new engine from Terry Burtz will do wonders for your Model A and it bolts right in.
It's easier to make this drive more like a modern car than to make a modern car look this cool. I do like the Burtz engine and I think that's the way I'll go at some point.
wow, i am wanting to get a model a and diesel swapp it too. i have never owned one but have owned a few Mercedes diesel cars, i was going over the engines also and the one on the top of list was the om616. my end game is a 4 door sedan with a small camper to pull behind it from the same period. i think with a mercedes manual trans you will get more top speed and it will just be a easier conversion.
I would restore the car to original including the carb and distributer and anything else. Work on getting the body which in itself will be a project. Join a Model A club, you probably will come into contact with parts you will probably need.
Couple years ago a friend gave me an extremely rare but near worthless stock low mile 32 4 door orphan car no wood in body. 60 hp, won't go. Mechanical brakes, won't stop. Tractor steering, won't turn. Extremely unsafe in urban traffic. Upgraded to 300 6, 3 speed synchro, 9" 3:10 gears, front disk brakes, AC, power steering, steel moon roof, proper lights, wipers, door latches and 3 point restraints. Other than 4" lower and 15" wheels looks original. Fun to build and now good for urban traffic and freeway, goal was efficient smoother cruiser. Car weight 2800 lbs nothing to that engine. Otherwise would have ended up a crap rod or garage artifact. Had to extend the front for the 300 which made it a lot better looking. We all prefer a longer front bit.
Get a Snyder's Antique Auto catalog, get new hub caps, bend the tabs over with wheels off, then they'll stay on. Never convert a Model A to 12v, this is stupid. I'd convert it back to 6v, also the original Zenith carb, no more fuel pump, gravity feed. Good luck ........
@@MotherlodeMotors thx u. Usually I see them in nicer shape than yours or worse shape than yours. I have not seen to me in the condition of yours which is what I'm looking for. Something that I can work on and make nicer but isn't so bad where I have to do a frame off but I still can afford it unlike some of the nicer ones. I appreciate it.
@@MotherlodeMotors👌I know there is a fully counterweighted crankshaft kit that greatly improves that engine. No vibration and better durability ! Have fun 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Always push the spark lever up and the gas lever down a little. If you don’t push the spark lever up you stand the chance of breaking the starter spring. You can turn the chock knob a little this will make it run better you can tell by the sound of the engine
Keep it stock , it's only original once . Loved the first ride , smiles forever !!
Diesel is dirty and even better its going away!
Do you watch Paul Shinn? He is amazing and has great videos about repairing and maintaining Model A's.
Yep, he lives about an hour from me.
Be sure to join your local Model A club. You'll have access to people who know a lot and can help.
Outstanding! Great to see a younger person own an A ! Please,please, please, DON'T install a diesel. She's absolutely perfect. Make her safe,steering, brakes,all the fluids,lights ,and drive her. Very fortunate to have found her.Oh yes, the carb setup, ahhhhhh GET yourself a Zenith that's been redone and you'll love it. Great job,and good luck.
Thanks for the input!
@@MotherlodeMotorshe's correct. Keep the A more original. Paul Shinn's videos can help you. Ask me if you have questions. Paul and I are friends and I've watched almost all of his videos. I've even driven two of his cars.
You could also join the Model A club that Paul Shinn is in (in the region close to the area where you live.) as they seem to be a very hands on club helping the members.
I have two 30’s Tudor and a coupe. They always make me smile when driving them too.
Getting ready to retire soon and may sell them both so those who always wanted one can enjoy as much as I had for about 12 years now.😁 We become caretakers for a while, and then pass them on…
Looks like a really solid original car! Remember it is only original once! I'd try to keep anything original that I could. That's a replacement hub cab; the original ones were stainless steel.
Beautiful 4 door. I’ve a
dreamed of owning one since I was a child. 55 years of dreaming. Maybe one day.
A very nice original car. Rare to see an original interior.
Please dont molest this car with a Mercedes diesel engine
Deluxe models included cowl lights, carpeting, wood grained window trim, pull down rear shade, mohair upholstery, painted wheels to match the pinstripe, rear seat arm rests and the dome light. Nice survivor! Keep it stock.
The mighty model A. It looks cute, sounds cute, the way they chug along. I'd love to get one, one day. 😁
My Dad's first car was a '31 Model A, it was long gone before I was born but I have often wished to buy one just to experience life the way he did.
That's a cute car. I'll bet you have lots of fun with it. I've got a '28 Model A and just have a blast. I can drive mine anywhere I want to now, but not when I first got it. The more you drive them, the better they perform. And of course you get to flush out the gremlins. Have fun.
That's awesome, thanks for the comment!
What a nice original car. Don't do anything stupid. 😊
Keep it Ford.
Model T guys would laugh 😁👍
Just picked up a 31 coupe! Beyond excited. Looking up every Model A video on TH-cam LOL!
She sounds great!
congrats on purchase. 👍
Very nice.. COMPLETE car that would be disgraced by installing a foreigner engine! DONT DO IT! Enjoy the old girl and preserve American Automotive History..
It's in great order for it's age, running good as well, what's not to like; Nice project!
Came her for the Model A, stayed for the dog.
It's nice. I'd probably fix the roof first and then restore the inside but leave the outside close to how it is now.
With that patina I'd agree... clean up & restore the interior, make it safe & reliable, and enjoy it!
Thanks for sharing your videos, it reminded me of my first drives when I got my 31 Fordor, all those same sounds, and all that bouncing around! Yes, I agree even after 3 months owning mine (here in the UK). I have a permanent stupid grin on when I drive mine. You got to grips with the gears quicker than I did! Learning to double de clutch (mine needs it up, and down the box) was a bit like learning to drive all over again, and I'm 76! The right hand leaver is (in your case 'was') the hand throttle. Your modern Dizzy means you don't have to play with the left Advance/Retard ignition leaver, which actually is fun to use trying to match what the engine wants at different rpm. Anyway enjoy your Model A, they are great fun, and other road users are so kind, considerate and patient I have found, which makes a change in our ratty modern times!
I just moved my '31 Tudor to my place in the Gold Country. Maybe I will see you around.
By now, you're probably an expert at "double clutching".
You can’t beat the sound of a model a ford
Try holding the hubcaps with some transparent silicone. It's unnoticeable and it works
I think I just need to bend the tabs out so they grip harder.
When you put that hub cap back on, I have a 1930 Model A take the wheel off put the hub cap on and on the inside of the wheel bend those tabs over that are sticking through. the hub cap will never fall off again.
loved the video reminded me of taking my good lady for a first drive in a 1935 Morris 10 ( in England) Morris is much like the Ford but smaller. Still have the Morris ( and my good lady) 35 years later. Adrian
That's awesome! I've still got the Ford, need to find another lady. 🤷♂
@@MotherlodeMotors Good luck with the Ford and finding a new lady who likes pre war cars ( there are some out there)
Just great nice car thanks.
It’s in pretty nice original condition. Did you have someone teach you how to double clutch? You don’t need 12 volt. Just make sure the wiring is new and your starter and general are rebuilt and you’ll be fine. I drive a 1923 model T daily with 6 volts … no problem.
No i just figured it out. Yeah I'd go back to 6v probably but I'll need to go back to the stock carb first so that I can get rid of the fuel pump.
@@MotherlodeMotors you can convert the Delco alternator to 6v positive ground, Paul Shinn has a couple videos on it...
I just love a model A. Great video.😊
Install the hub caps with the wheel off, bend tabs on the inside.
Love how it's all original that's one thing I want is to have one all original with the mohair seats and everything
Paul Shinn channel is a great channel with loads of info on the Model A. Those ar such fun cars I myself is thinking about getting one I would really love a 1932 ford but those things are so expensive and hard to find a good one because many were used as Hot Rods and still are today but the modal A is really cool.
1930 fordor ❤ My favorite year and bodystyle for the Model A
Too cool bro love the car I need to get one 😊
I keep searching for one in this shape, .
Opps forgot; Yours is a late '30, get a new speedo cable. Body is the Briggs town sedan.
Your headlight need new reflectors, Snyder's has everything you need..
AMZING CAR GOOD LUCK AND STAY SAVE
If you want a modern car, buy one. There are many ways to get much better performance from A Model A. The new engine from Terry Burtz will do wonders for your Model A and it bolts right in.
It's easier to make this drive more like a modern car than to make a modern car look this cool. I do like the Burtz engine and I think that's the way I'll go at some point.
great video
Since you have a Model A Ford, I believe it would be worth it to join the Model A Ford Club of America.
Just by watching this I still remember what Coby did to the vehicle in his video
You got a side mirror.😊
My brother has a 1930 model a cabriolet, I used to have a 1931 slant windshield street rod and a 1930 2 door street rod
wow, i am wanting to get a model a and diesel swapp it too. i have never owned one but have owned a few Mercedes diesel cars, i was going over the engines also and the one on the top of list was the om616. my end game is a 4 door sedan with a small camper to pull behind it from the same period. i think with a mercedes manual trans you will get more top speed and it will just be a easier conversion.
Yep, I actually just bought a vintage camper trailer for it hah
@@MotherlodeMotors cant wait too see the set up, please make a video of the hitch set up, tong weight info!!
Take it back to 1930 as much as possible it's much cooler that way
Check out Merlins oldschoolgarage model A buy and drive Ohio to Havasue Az. Neat road trip enjoy your Model A it's in great shape for it's age .
I would restore the car to original including the carb and distributer and anything else. Work on getting the body which in itself will be a project. Join a Model A club, you probably will come into contact with parts you will probably need.
❤👍😍😘enjoy, have fun, and protect and care for it the time being with you, until somebody else watch for it.
Beautiful car. Even the seats look save able.
Your choke lever was originally the hand throttle
Couple years ago a friend gave me an extremely rare but near worthless stock low mile 32 4 door orphan car no wood in body. 60 hp, won't go. Mechanical brakes, won't stop. Tractor steering, won't turn. Extremely unsafe in urban traffic.
Upgraded to 300 6, 3 speed synchro, 9" 3:10 gears, front disk brakes, AC, power steering, steel moon roof, proper lights, wipers, door latches and 3 point restraints. Other than 4" lower and 15" wheels looks original. Fun to build and now good for urban traffic and freeway, goal was efficient smoother cruiser. Car weight 2800 lbs nothing to that engine.
Otherwise would have ended up a crap rod or garage artifact. Had to extend the front for the 300 which made it a lot better looking. We all prefer a longer front bit.
Pictures?
love my 31 A swapped in a geo metro engine and a 9 inch rear, she moves now,I can get to 60 mph now!
I guess he's never heard of arm signals
Get a Snyder's Antique Auto catalog, get new hub caps, bend the tabs over with wheels off, then they'll stay on. Never convert a Model A to 12v, this is stupid. I'd convert it back to 6v, also the original Zenith carb, no more fuel pump, gravity feed. Good luck ........
We see you have the air conditioner opened you also have cruise control by pulling down the gas lever behind the steering wheel
Right side lever was gas feed
Upgrade your shocks suspension etc. Cause where you live , its rough streets.
How much would someone expect to buy a model A and the condition that yours is in?
It's going to be a big range since they are all different but probably 8-10k.
@@MotherlodeMotors thx u. Usually I see them in nicer shape than yours or worse shape than yours. I have not seen to me in the condition of yours which is what I'm looking for. Something that I can work on and make nicer but isn't so bad where I have to do a frame off but I still can afford it unlike some of the nicer ones. I appreciate it.
About 6k in that condition
Double the clutch
Who are you kidding-the dog is obviously powering the car-FEED THE DAMN DOG BETTER AND YOU'LL BE ABLE TO-GO-FASTER-DUHH!!
I think all 4door model a had ressed floors in the back
Yes try to do the mercedes
Or any, engine. Make it run
It’s a 1930 Town sedan Fordor
does the rear seat have the fold down arm rest in the center?
Yes it does.
What's your top speed ? 👍👍👍👍👍👍
probably 55 or so but I don't think I want to find out haha
@@MotherlodeMotors👌I know there is a fully counterweighted crankshaft kit that greatly improves that engine. No vibration and better durability ! Have fun 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
If you install a Mitchell overdrive unit you can even drive in the freeway. Check them out.
Why would anyone want a diesel engine in a model A?
Looks like your head liner needs work too.
If you want a Mercedes buy a Mercedes don’t mess up a good antique car
If I wanted a Mercedes I would have bought one.
Put a flathead in it but not this heavy mercedes diesel boat anchor
Gotta maintain it.
Get wd 40.
Get a mechanic near by,
Who knows about these.
You hit the mother lode
Put a diesel in a model A , you should be arrested
Call the cops
8 .17
Nope, 1922
If you want to sell this car, tell me I bought it from you..
Always push the spark lever up and the gas lever down a little. If you don’t push the spark lever up you stand the chance of breaking the starter spring. You can turn the chock knob a little this will make it run better you can tell by the sound of the engine
You can hitxrod the Model A engine. Lits if parts available for that!