Buying a 1930 Ford

About a year ago I bought this 1930 Ford, in this video we do the first drive and a walk around. What should I change on the car? Go back to stock? Diesel swap? :)
1930 Ford Model A Four Door Sedan
Original paint
Original interior
Mallory distributor
Stromberg downdraft carb
Ansen intake manifold
12v conversion

[@steverives3060]

Please dont molest this car with a Mercedes diesel engine

[@nickpanico5441]

Keep it stock , it's only original once . Loved the first ride , smiles forever !!

[@fordmodela3641]

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…

[@SmallChurches-BigImpact]

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.

[@quailstudios]

Do you watch Paul Shinn? He is amazing and has great videos about repairing and maintaining Model A's.

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Yep, he lives about an hour from me.

[@stephenv6200]

Be sure to join your local Model A club. You'll have access to people who know a lot and can help.

[@Bbbuddy]

A very nice original car. Rare to see an original interior.

[@istp1967]

The mighty model A. It looks cute, sounds cute, the way they chug along. I'd love to get one, one day. 😁

[@cobbleup]

Beautiful 4 door. I’ve a dreamed of owning one since I was a child. 55 years of dreaming. Maybe one day.

[@deanjernstrom3760]

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.

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Thanks for the input!

[@quailstudios]

@@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.

[@831BeachBum]

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.

[@danieledwards844]

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.

[@jeffgordon3982]

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.

[@danesderelicts]

What a nice original car. Don't do anything stupid. 😊

[@teop7887]

Keep it Ford. Model T guys would laugh 😁👍

[@jeffboyles3611]

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.

[@MotherlodeMotors]

That's awesome, thanks for the comment!

[@DayTripperLennon]

Just picked up a 31 coupe! Beyond excited. Looking up every Model A video on KZbin LOL!

[@Justin-cn9hq]

Came her for the Model A, stayed for the dog.

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

It's in great order for it's age, running good as well, what's not to like; Nice project!

[@44thala49]

She sounds great!

[@frankschwartz7405]

By now, you're probably an expert at "double clutching".

[@jefflormans5441]

Beautiful car. Even the seats look save able.

[@mr_paw_t]

congrats on purchase. 👍

[@PeterBooher]

I just moved my '31 Tudor to my place in the Gold Country. Maybe I will see you around.

[@denisdavidson5622]

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!

[@adrianjarrett6239]

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

[@MotherlodeMotors]

That's awesome! I've still got the Ford, need to find another lady. 🤷‍♂

[@adrianjarrett6239]

@@MotherlodeMotors Good luck with the Ford and finding a new lady who likes pre war cars ( there are some out there)

[@consaka1]

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.

[@timnewman1172]

With that patina I'd agree... clean up & restore the interior, make it safe & reliable, and enjoy it!

[@jimstone3951]

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.

[@omarcurrossimon7927]

Try holding the hubcaps with some transparent silicone. It's unnoticeable and it works

[@MotherlodeMotors]

I think I just need to bend the tabs out so they grip harder.

[@marilynmoore6752]

You can’t beat the sound of a model a ford

[@shaunarobinson4816]

I just love a model A. Great video.😊

[@arthurarinbjarnarson6318]

Just great nice car thanks.

[@79tazman]

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.

[@marilynmoore6752]

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

[@omarcurrossimon7927]

1930 fordor ❤ My favorite year and bodystyle for the Model A

[@79tazman]

Love how it's all original that's one thing I want is to have one all original with the mohair seats and everything

[@ashleybrown325]

Too cool bro love the car I need to get one 😊

[@dirtfloormotors]

Install the hub caps with the wheel off, bend tabs on the inside.

[@Wooley689]

I keep searching for one in this shape, .

[@CorineRodenburg]

AMZING CAR GOOD LUCK AND STAY SAVE

[@BonnieKay13]

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..

[@davidgrisez]

Since you have a Model A Ford, I believe it would be worth it to join the Model A Ford Club of America.

[@markosterman419]

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.

[@MotherlodeMotors]

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.

[@timnewman1172]

​@@MotherlodeMotors you can convert the Delco alternator to 6v positive ground, Paul Shinn has a couple videos on it...

[@marilynmoore6752]

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

[@36knuckl]

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.

[@MotherlodeMotors]

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.

[@jamespercival3111]

You got a side mirror.😊

[@rogerwachal3718]

great video

[@christianmehl7394]

❤👍😍😘enjoy, have fun, and protect and care for it the time being with you, until somebody else watch for it.

[@muichirotokito3504]

Just by watching this I still remember what Coby did to the vehicle in his video

[@StanMcConnell-my3et]

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 .

[@jerryavalos9610]

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.

[@RobertBennie-vx8zs]

Take it back to 1930 as much as possible it's much cooler that way

[@marilynmoore6752]

We see you have the air conditioner opened you also have cruise control by pulling down the gas lever behind the steering wheel

[@danontherun5685]

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.

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Pictures?

[@brooksmeyers1237]

Your choke lever was originally the hand throttle

[@ralphgwilson2388]

I guess he's never heard of arm signals

[@marilynmoore6752]

Right side lever was gas feed

[@garycamara9955]

You can hitxrod the Model A engine. Lits if parts available for that!

[@Designer_TopG]

Upgrade your shocks suspension etc. Cause where you live , its rough streets.

[@tubbytommy]

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..

[@BonnieKay13]

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 ........

[@marilynmoore6752]

I think all 4door model a had ressed floors in the back

[@USNVA-yn6cp]

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!

[@Designer_TopG]

Yes try to do the mercedes Or any, engine. Make it run

[@wardduffield489]

Double the clutch

[@dhodgson8210]

does the rear seat have the fold down arm rest in the center?

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Yes it does.

[@c.w6877]

How much would someone expect to buy a model A and the condition that yours is in?

[@MotherlodeMotors]

It's going to be a big range since they are all different but probably 8-10k.

[@c.w6877]

@@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.

[@antoniosamuels6157]

About 6k in that condition

[@michaellong6052]

It’s a 1930 Town sedan Fordor

[@Neil-ru7kw]

What's your top speed ? 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MotherlodeMotors]

probably 55 or so but I don't think I want to find out haha

[@Neil-ru7kw]

@@MotherlodeMotors👌I know there is a fully counterweighted crankshaft kit that greatly improves that engine. No vibration and better durability ! Have fun 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@vayabroder729]

If you install a Mitchell overdrive unit you can even drive in the freeway. Check them out.

[@Designer_TopG]

Looks like your head liner needs work too.

[@garycamara9955]

Why would anyone want a diesel engine in a model A?

[@rubbersoul3723]

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!!

[@hansosl]

Put a flathead in it but not this heavy mercedes diesel boat anchor

[@Designer_TopG]

You hit the mother lode

[@Designer_TopG]

Gotta maintain it. Get wd 40. Get a mechanic near by, Who knows about these.

[@suhail4848]

If you want to sell this car, tell me I bought it from you..

[@kennethrobertson1201]

If you want a Mercedes buy a Mercedes don’t mess up a good antique car

[@MotherlodeMotors]

If I wanted a Mercedes I would have bought one.

[@paulradice3534]

Put a diesel in a model A , you should be arrested

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Call the cops

[@Designer_TopG]

8 .17 Nope, 1922