1929 Ford Model A Roadster- How come nobody wants it?

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[@dalekingma6038]

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 KZbin 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 !!

[@ModelA]

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?

[@vilstef6988]

@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!

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-1983]

WOW

[@garycamara9955]

Why did you sell it?

[@Designer_TopG]

​@@ModelA Thats badass bro !

[@vayabroder729]

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!

[@bret9741]

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.

[@eugenex.p.3430]

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.

[@freemansgarage]

Me too. Have wanted one for many years but watching Paul's videos on a regular basis has increased the desire.

[@CaptBobGT62]

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.

[@freemansgarage]

@@CaptBobGT62 I hear ya.

[@EarlRoark]

Paul I enjoy your Model A videos!!! I'm not an owner of one but I still enjoy them. Please keep making more content.

[@ModelA]

Thanks, will do!

[@Dan-qy1rg]

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. 😉

[@mattpowers3958]

Congratulations on the new A, Paul! Really looking forward to the series of videos that’ll follow.

[@supercuda1950]

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)..

[@leonardesposito5777]

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

[@supermansuperman9066]

I watched the video because I believed the Title. Where did he tell us why nobody wants it?

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

Congrats on the newest acquisition. Looking forward to seeing it's progress.

[@ModelA]

Wait til you see!!!

[@tomt373]

I like the added aftermarket features they did before you got it.

[@robertnielsen2461]

My first car was this roadster.I had to repaiir/rebuild much but after several months it was finished. Nice little car.

[@IIVVBlues]

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.

[@markfuchs9385]

....Nice set of wheels....I can't wait to see it get the Paul Shinn touch....

[@ModelA]

It's going to get some mechanical work for sure

[@fordmodelabrasil5024]

We are here from Brazil and we follow your channel. Ford Model "A" Brazil is dedicated to the preservation of Model "A". Like

[@ModelA]

Great!!! Welcome my friend

[@cashtripp9310]

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.

[@ModelA]

Thank you so much!! I have 3 project fordors for sale. How far are you from Sacramento?

[@cashtripp9310]

@ModelA Oklahoma! But Family in California.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Cash Tripp, are you aware that Ford didn't build the Model A 4 door sedans? An aftermarket coach company built them..

[@cashtripp9310]

@@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.

[@jayoneill1533]

I can’t say I’m in love with the color scheme but if Tina loves it then hooray for the Birthday Girl !! Congratulations ! 😊

[@paulscountrygarage9180]

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. 😢

[@ModelA]

HHhAAAA!!!

[@SuperDrleo]

Neat!! You are the 'Carvana' of Model A Fords, buying and selling! Dale's story was fun to read that is cool!

[@mactexas]

It has a red steering wheel. Another thing to show early 29.

[@vahlstromd]

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.

[@ModelA]

Awesome!! I wondered whatever happened to Alan's car!

[@vahlstromd]

@@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! 🙂

[@davidwright4537]

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.

[@henktulp4400]

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!!!!!😮

[@ModelA]

Thank you Henk!!

[@jackaustin3576]

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....

[@janyoung1633]

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.

[@ModelA]

I hope you make it through winter unscathed.

[@jkrause365]

Can't wait to see more.

[@ModelA]

In a few more days... It will be worth it!

[@herb1553]

Can really hear VGG in your videos love it

[@ModelA]

Is there a cure?

[@manuelstarr3602]

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.

[@larryhammersmith9984]

Can’t wait to see what your going to do with roady 👍

[@kellypbr7742]

I'm in my 70's and owning is on my bucket list.

[@ModelA]

Go for it!

[@WildwoodCastle]

Perhaps the colors could be called 'coffee with cream' or 'milk chocolate with cream filling'... : )

[@quailstudios]

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!

[@ModelA]

I'm more looking at it from a "Dear Lord, what have I done?" perspective.

[@quailstudios]

@@ModelA LOL! That's really funny Paul. I think I can relate.

[@miguelangelsimonfernandez5498]

A friend of mine got driven to and from her wedding in one of those in Spain. The spouses left the church in the rumble seat, that in spanish is commonly known as "ahí te pudras" (there you rot). The marriage lasted some time but not too long. The excelent Ford ride quality had nothing to do with the marriage failure. Wish I had the money to have one.

[@donalddesnoo5303]

It's fine leave alone. Just add overdrive or 2speed rear it's beautiful

[@scortia22]

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.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

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.

[@brwpe7733]

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!

[@scortia22]

@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.

[@richardunicorn7879]

I know it's not stock, but I like the brown fenders and tan body. Nice little car!

[@SQTierHog]

Enjoy this gentleman's personality from the GetGo. Subbed.

[@ModelA]

Thanks!

[@MrTomjolly]

The side mirrors look very delicate the way they're attached to glass.

[@quailstudios]

If I’m not mistaken I think I know what you have in mind for this little car. that’s awesome!

[@ModelA]

We'll see next week!

[@MrBrendog67rat]

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

[@rynetakeuchi4382]

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 😢

[@GruesomesGarage]

Model A's are cool . I grew up with Hudson's but always had a soft spot for these.

[@ModelA]

Hey! It's the channel bearing dead horses back to life! Welcome, brother

[@GruesomesGarage]

@@ModelA Trying to, LOL thanks, would love to bring a A back someday.

[@ModelA]

Just please don't cut it up or hotrod it. My stomach can't take it.

[@GruesomesGarage]

@@ModelA No that Terraplane is a bond between father and son , I won’t cut it up .

[@GruesomesGarage]

@@ModelA I won’t cut up any A’s either. I wish I could have afforded a Model A depot hack that was for sale locally several years ago around here. It was beautiful, owned by a gentleman named Harley Collins who owned a lumber yard.

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-1983]

$14,000 today for the car sound like a real bargain. You said that was equivalent of what the new cost was in 1929 in today's dollars 💵. Nice car. Can I read the comment that of a previous owner that play my car's name was Gertrude.

[@ronaldspins]

This could be the greatest April Fools video ever ⚠

[@patjohnson3100]

I'm pretty new to the channel, so I have more binge watching to do. This is a really informative channel, and lots of fun. I dont know why anyone would NOT want to jump at a chance to own this cool roadster. If they are purists, there doesnt seem to be anything on this car that couldn't be changed back to a more authentic appearance. It's not too big a deal to repaint the fenders black. I like the warm tan colors. They match the nice temperate weather you have, which is great for top-down driving. Looking forward to the videos.

[@ModelA]

I think maybe the rust was the biggest deterrent. No matter, that can all be dealt with later, right?

[@rscruiser3533]

We will have to --- STAY TUNED --- to see where Paul takes this Little Gem ------ besides Home -------------- Thank You ----- Rodney

[@robertinget1613]

Im 88, have fond memories of my first car, a 32 Model 'B'. Because my teen years were spent working as bag boy earning enough soup-up money to desecrate the little Ford, I smoked and drank less than my now dead contemporaries. Most boys born in the 1930s are gone..The same is true for nostalgia of 'making out' on the rumble seat at a drive-in. Have fun Paul.

[@ModelA]

It kept you out of trouble!

[@dwilliams8365]

You’re the Man - always something new

[@ModelA]

Thanks!!

[@williamforbes5826]

"So filthy the rats were wearing slippers!" Oh, you kill me! Hahahaha!

[@porticojunction]

Might be the economy but I see prices of original A's and T's are falling drastically in the last few months. Prices are getting down to genuinely reasonable now.

[@4speed3pedals]

I used an inflation calculator online and the 395 of 1929 is comparable to 7092 today.

[@vinmotive1816]

Great video! Love roadsters!

[@uscustoms05]

Great looking "A"!

[@jamesslick4790]

That turn signal "stalk" looked like what I had in a '49 Plymouth way back in the early '80s! I was never a "Ford guy" per se, But when I retire in a few years, a Model "A" (ANY body style!) will be what I'm going to get. Even though I was born in '62 so such a car should hold no "nostalgia", I never "got" that. The 1920s to 1950s cars hold more of my interest than do cars of the '60s and '70s. There could be the RAREST 'Cuda at a show, and I'm going "gaga" over the '51 Packard or the '36 Plymouth. Model "A"s are REMARKABLE in like a "Tri-Five" Chevy, It's not only a CLASSIC, But they can be DRIVEN. I don't give a dang about a "classic" car that CAN'T be driven. Cars are meant to be driven!

[@ModelA]

You're right!

[@jamesslick4790]

@@ModelA 👍😊👍 Keep on Drivin'!

[@neilschristensen9143]

My algebra teacher bought a 29 fully restored by my old boss.y grandfather had a 1916 T he turned into a truck to peddle vegetables around town.

[@garyaxsom1815]

Congrats on the new ride. I share your pation on it as well. 🎉

[@Go4Corvette]

Very nice car. Hope you got all your storm damage repairs done on your home. Good luck, Mike

[@ModelA]

Still more to do. Thanks!

[@richarddavenport31]

i LOVE OLD CARS AND BOUGHT SEVERAL 1929 CARS, LIKE A 1929 REO 2 DOOR HARD TOP FLYING CLOUD, A 1929 HUDSON 4 DOOR SEDAN 6 CYLINDER FLAT TO POLICE CAR, AND A 1929 BUICK 4 DOOR FLAT TOP 6 CYLINDER. AND A 1929 DESOTO COUPE CONVERTIBLE ROADSTER. ALL THOSE CARS WERE COOL BUT I COULDN'T AFFORD TO GET THEM RESTORED. AND HAD TO SELL THEM. A 1929 FORD IS JUST AS FUN AND THOSE ARE EASILY MADE TO RUN AND RESTORE,, AND THEY LOOK LIKE THOSE OTHER CARS THAT YOU CAN'T GET ANY PARTS FOR AND COST A FORTUNE TO RESTORE!!!!!!!

[@beeenn649]

I'll buy it, it's better than the car I own today.

[@charleswendt4868]

I always wanted one.

[@charlesdalton985]

Congratulations - great looking A! Looking forward to finding out the plans, and following along. ~ Chuck

[@ModelA]

Thanks a bunch!

[@diddlebug7241]

I think the color is just fine and one thing I always recommend is Amsoil Z-rod 10W-30 oil and the Amsoil filter too. Z-Rod oil is designed for classic and antique cars that require zinc in the oil such as this one. When I changed my ‘62 Galaxie over to the Z-Rod I noticed an immediate difference as soon as the engine started. I use Amsoil in all my vehicles. I tell people in the comments section “get that modern oil out of that old fashioned engine! It has no zinc in it!” The zinc does matter and the Z-Rod will give it to you.

[@ModelA]

Thanks!! I did a whole video on that, and the conclusion is Model As do not need zinc.

[@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene]

The softy must reduce the weight below 2000 pounds? Nice car, hoping some day I will own A (any) Model A. :)

[@Touring1923]

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!

[@ModelA]

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.

[@Touring1923]

​@@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.

[@williamstamper442]

People are afraid of the backlash to cut up and hot rod such a clean original 29 model A. A freund's dad growing up was a Detroit hot rodder and had a 29 roadster from the mid 50s. It was already cut up and the car went thru at least 4 different build variations all the way up till the mid 2000s when he finally let it go. Usually next to the model A 29 roadster was an all original 32 5 window which Ray had restored to stock back in the early 1970s. Pretty sure he still has that one.

[@williamjackson5942]

Why would you do that when you can buy brand new repro bodies?

[@bladder1010]

These old beauties are in good hands with you. I always get a kick out of learning about them. I don't have the means to own one myself, so I appreciate you sharing you knowledge and enthusiasm with us.

[@ModelA]

Glad to share with you man!

[@captlarry-3525]

Hint. I gallon of Aviation gasoline has 8 times as much lead as 1 gallon of regular used to have. just a little in your no lead gas will lube your valve seats and guides, until you install more modern parts.

[@ModelA]

Good tip. Thanks!!

[@ericsansbury6545]

What I would love a model a to cruise around in 🫠

[@ModelA]

They are pretty sweet!

[@19553129]

Love your videos,Paul . Keep up the good work! 😊😊😊

[@ModelA]

Thank you! Will do!

[@steveperry1344]

when i was young my brother and i had an old model A woody wagon that we used to mess around with but we both went in the air force after high school and my parents gave it away. i'd like to get any model now, not a museum piece but a nice running car. how much are they?

[@paboot]

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

[@Fiftyx60]

Can't wait to see the follow ups!

[@ModelA]

Next video is a must-see!

[@kenweiss8565]

So funa nd interesting! I look forward to the new content! Congrats on your new acquisition!

[@ModelA]

Thanks so much!

[@chrisborey1734]

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.

[@indridcold8433]

Ah, the Bonnie and Clyde perfered car of theft choice! Although his profession was, strictly illegal, he wrote a letter of appreciation to Henry Ford, praising the construction and quality of the cars. Mr. Ford was so proud of the letter, he framed it and put it on a wall. Ironically, Bonnie and Clyde met their demise in a Model A.

[@gvxclassics]

I want it!

[@johnanderson7824]

I think it's beautiful! I'd take it in a New York minute!

[@benevans902]

Watched the full video still waiting for the April 1 joke of you saying you had a flathead v-8 to slap in it and big and little tires in your shop for it

[@ModelA]

The day is young

[@dickdaley9059]

Ambassador to the World? Lofty aspirations for sure. But, a Model A is capable of many amazing feats!

[@Designer_TopG]

I want to give you credit for 7.28 Well done sir :).yes very nice

[@ModelA]

Thank you so much 😀

[@AlMeans]

Alright. Nice car, I'll give you that. *But* the bloopers made me laugh so I thank you.

[@ModelA]

Glad to be of service, man!

[@mackfisher4487]

Roady will be a character for a new Walt Disney All World of Cars Movies, is my guess. (Great job on the video)

[@ModelA]

Hahhaa!! close

[@Bob-gl6cg]

Waiting for the next installment that car is awesome

[@ModelA]

Next one will be worth it!

[@jslade60]

Funny how they produced more model A's that year and then the big crash!

[@choppergirl]

I'd totally drive a Model A, or any pre-WW2 car, but they are overpriced. Ditto for post war cars like MG-TC's TD's etc. So to get my spoked wheel and simple vehicle fix on, I stick with 1980's era Honda Rebel. Simple, reliable, easy to work on, fun to drive, cheap parts, and oh so sexy spoked wheels. Really, you guys need to come down on your prices. Like way down. I wouldn't pay more than $2,000 for a very good condition running Model A. I mean, you're literally selling something not that much more advanced than an old farm tractor that was mass produced in the millions. Like the most produced vehicle short of maybe a Honda Super Cub. BTW, you probably don't want shag carpet in a Coupe like that with no windows that rain can soak if you get caught out in a rain storm. It's going to hold water against metal forever esp. where there's something like the seat pressing down on it bolted to the floor or where a screw or rivet is. Someone was trying to hide rust or soemthing with that new carpet.

[@MarkHenion-pd9qs]

Hi Paul, I can relate ! I love my 29 Phaeton. The ultimate time machine!!

[@stephenhenion8304]

Model A's Rule!

[@garyruark9506]

$395 in 1929 is about $7000 today. You can't buy a good ATV for $7000 but then an ATV is more sophisticated than the Model A. Do the doors pop open driving down the road? It's not a Model A roadster if they don't. Why do people put those aftermarket brake lights on them? Ford offered a right hand light accessory for Model A's. I would get one, convert them to LED ones from Mike's and install it.

[@davidwest2773]

Wow. $395 divided by the price of gold then , time the price now is $36,537 not 14k

[@rogerhenry3481]

I see Paul, but I hear Derek.

[@ModelA]

It's just me.

[@ShadeIsLikely]

Ok, did you say you have upcoming plans for the car? Seems like you might have mentioned that once or twice.

[@ModelA]

Maybe

[@willarddevoe5893]

I'll take one.

[@chemopia]

I can’t imagine what he has planned with all those items that “won’t matter with I’m going to do with it”.

[@ModelA]

It is going to be EPIC!

[@chemopia]

@@ModelA Flying Flubber car!?!?! Yey!

[@marcster1313]

I think few people will want these cause they never see them on the road, it was no one buying a car roadies first car or anything like that. those old cars are going to start to depreciate due to the fact that the people who loved and collected these cars are all dead and dying off

[@ModelA]

That's probably the most likely answer right there!

[@ModelARickLasCruces]

It's a cutie!

[@festerhairball6588]

Last time i recorded myself explaining something, i must of did 10 takes. I sounded like porky pig half the time & the video was only 1 minute 😁 I enjoyed the outtakes & feel your pain

[@ModelA]

That was a particularly bad shoot. Usually, I do everything in 1 take.

[@stanleybest8833]

No side windows means easy to care for.

[@uoba9989]

I'll withhold my comments until you share with us your intentions regarding this Roadster of many needs. As for now, I'll just say - GOOD LUCK IN THE CONTEST OM! LOL!!!! de Benton w4jba

[@denisdavidson5622]

Hi Paul Yesterday my 31 Town sedan got stuck in top gear after the end of the shifter came out of its slot! I took the tower off and corrected that, but its still stuck in top! what do I do to free it? HELP!

[@ModelA]

With the shift tower off, make sure you can slide the tallest looking gear back and forth. if should go all the way back to lock into 2nd gear. If it won't go all the way rearward and engage, try moving the smaller gear forward. Somewhere one of the two is binding. 3rd "gear" is just straight through, no gearing up or down, and when stuck in 3rd, it means the two shafts are pressed together. you need to gently tap (very small hammer) one of the lower gears i to position to pop those shafts apart. lots of small taps. LOTS. plan on it taking several minutes of tapping to move.

[@denisdavidson5622]

@@ModelA Thank you Paul, I'll give it a try. both those cogs do slide back and forth ok. I guess I need to drain the oil out to tap the lower cluster, although I'm not quite sure what area of it to tap?

[@ModelA]

@@denisdavidson5622 Do not tap the lower cluster!! Leave that one alone. If the first and second gear slide back and forth OK, then the link between front and rear shafts can be pulled apart. The cluster gear that slides over the shafts is what locks in third. There's a bearing between the shafts. Maybe the bearing is seized?? Maybe I should do a video?

[@alensley1368]

I like it.

[@markosterman419]

Really … phillips head screws on that restoration …. such an easy fix to make it look correct.

[@ModelA]

I know, right?!!!!

[@W1LSU]

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