EP 7 Model A Victoria Restoration. We finally finish the bodywork.

[@calebcourteau]

I love your laid back, professional attitude. Obviously hard won from years of experience.

[@MikeLoveBuns]

Enjoying each ep of 1931 Ford Model A restoring Ford Model A Victoria ! Looking forward next episode! Mike from Missouri 😀😘

[@claytoresto]

Thanks 👍

[@johntrotter7889]

I really miss your videos... They are exceptionally done and a treasure to the effort to keep the old car hobby alive. Please keep them coming even if they are not financially viable. I fear we are losing the next generation of "car nuts"...

[@claytoresto]

Somehow we need to figure out a way to make these video's financially viable. KZbin takes all the revenue and leaves practically nothing for us who make the content. Greedy bastards.

[@kimchipig]

What a treat it is to see regular videos from A Road Less Traveled. The skills here are amazing and the cars real classics, not a Camaro with a 501 in it..

[@claytoresto]

Thanks, many more to come.

[@refiii9499]

Definitely maroon with black! Great choice

[@melbrooks5816]

Love this channel, this format, the content. Priviliged to watch someone whos standard is so damn high

[@claytoresto]

I think anyone can do it if they put their mind to it.

[@craigauckram1087]

first time I have seen a "Rolls Royce" standard Ford Model A Victoria, I just love your attention to the little details.

[@claytoresto]

Cool, thanks!

[@williamstrous4434]

Black & Evening Blue would still shine in your mourning!

[@pappabob29]

Doing these cars "right" requires the skills of a "coach builder". Surprisingly, there appears to be an abundance of those individuals around of late. With Model A's, as well as quite a few others of that era, it also requires the wood skills of that same "coach builder" !!! Not so sure how many of those guys are currently available. Your videos make this look kinda quick and simple while those of us with "some" experience know better. Very nice work 👍👍👍

[@claytoresto]

Thanks for your kind words.

[@timnewman1172]

I came across your channel today, the last car my Uncle restored before he passed was a 1931 Vicky for a man in Wyoming... He was an old-school body man that NEVER used filler, only lead! Looking forward to seeing this done...

[@dalemettee1147]

After seeing you give this car so much attention to detail, aligning all of those lines makes me to wonder just how much the original cars look coming right off the assembly line. I mean, the time you're taking to get it just right and the time they took to assemble each car has to be not the same.

[@kennethconnors5316]

Just being able to see these pieces of history , you have really caught my interest and do fabulous work , so many details

[@claytoresto]

Glad you like them!

[@MikeLoveBuns]

Looking forward EP 8 restore Ford Model A ! As young kid living on farm drove old Ford Model A living in Missouri! 😀🚙😘 Mike from Missouri

[@claytoresto]

Coming soon!

[@Rico_G]

Another fascinating video, thanks! Maroon and black with a vermilion pinstripe sounds absolutely perfect to me!

[@claytoresto]

I'm with you.

[@TheDasbull]

This model A is going to be far better than it was when new! I really enjoy seeing your craftsmanship (artisan level). Your shop is phenomenal for a hobby restorer to see 😊 Thank you for the updates!

[@claytoresto]

Thank you very much!

[@myredute]

My late '31 Slant Town Sedan had a minimal of wood in it. Only had body blocks under the body, a minimal of wood in the back, wood bows in the roof & wood across the roof above the windscreen. Apart from wooden sheets across the foot well in the front floor, it was a dream to build. Four door Town Sedans really are on another level to some Model A's Henry built!

[@rosshodge333]

Haven't looked forward to Saturdays this much since I retired.

[@claytoresto]

Happy to hear that. This is why I do it.

[@charliemclaughlin1042]

You're a lucky man love all the work you're doing great job preserving our automotive history 👍👍👍👍👍

[@claytoresto]

More to come!

[@joshacollins84]

These videos are great! I wish I had access to videos & information like this when I was growing up. When I was 8 yrs old & I already thought cartoons were silly. My Saturday morning TV was motorweek, Shade Tree Mechanics, & New Yankee Workshop. This morning I took my dog over to my dad's house & we watched this one like the old days. Thanks as always for sharing the video.

[@claytoresto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danlo1937]

Great show I love old cars. He shows you the work not just bounce around and then tell you its finished. No stupid drama over deadlines or what have you. If I still had my old Oakland he is the guy I would want working on it. When doing the job right there is no rush to meet some dead line ..would you rush to fix a painting by the old masters... old cars deserve the best.

[@welderfixer]

Mark, Surely the work you and your team do is often better than factory. I'm in awe of your facility. My poor shop is like junkyard for welding machines. I dream of having a shop like yours so I could rebuild welding machines better than new. Your videos and endless effort has inspired me. Just gotta find out what your diet and energy secrets are. Thanks.

[@claytoresto]

Thanks 👍

[@caseytailfly]

Love your work and all the details you share in these videos! Can’t wait for the next episode. I do enjoy learning about the tools you use

[@claytoresto]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@joseramirez2464]

The body work takes a long time and to do it right is even longer. I would Love to work in your restoration Shop. enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking the time to make them.

[@claytoresto]

Cool, thanks!

[@Jayhawkga]

Thanks for another great video. I've never seen a Model A restored before. I had no idea there was that much wood in there. Can't wait until the next video.

[@claytoresto]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SixRoundsStudio]

We love restorations! Nicely done Mark.

[@claytoresto]

Many thanks!

[@vermontjeff2535]

You are one lucky dude . You have a what I call a dream job . . Love the videos

[@claytoresto]

Wow, thank you

[@jeffjennings6117]

My Victoria was green originally and when it was repainted in the 60s it was painted maroon and black. It is a great color combination. Great series.

[@claytoresto]

Many thanks, and more to come.

[@charlesdavis7441]

I told you to keep on keeping on! It looks like it's coming along well. My Dad had many of those, a few "T" Models , A & B models and "Vicky" or two. Back then you could pick them up for a song, you had to because you had to have extras for taking them apart for parts to keep the one up were driving going! He kept a book with all of these cars and the count of the different cars he owned. They may have rusted down in this Alabama climate but I wish he could have kept me a couple of the cars, oh well... He had a few older CHEVYS, even a Dodge Brothers or two. He told me when Ford quit producing the Flattie V8, in '53, I believe, he went to the Stove-Bolt Chevys. His first new car was a '52 Fleetliner, the car that he had when I was born in 1955. Before I turned 1year old he traded that Fleetliner fastback for a 1955 BelAire 4dr sedan. 265ci V8 Power Pack , 4bbl carb , dual exhaust. I myself had 2 1955s 1 57 And a '64 Chevelle with a 283ci SS 2dr hardtop with dual exhaust and 2 4bbl carbs. The build sheet and window sticker listed, I bought it with a non- stock rod protruding from #6 piston. I bought a "seasoned" 327ci from a junkyard. I got it running and a friend I went to school with , bought it and made a quarter miler out of it and was pretty successful with it. Won a lot of side bets with it!!! I miss that particular car....

[@cheewurz]

I think I Enjoy the parts of the Video's where you are Working on the Project.

[@claytoresto]

I'll do more of that.

[@cheewurz]

A Road Less Traveled with Restore Cars ... Mark, 45 Minute Videos are nice too ;)

[@BarracudaBoy]

Wish I could afford to send my Model A to you! Great to see a perfectionist at work restoring cars. Normally you see and hear about shops that do less than stellar work either through laziness or lack of knowledge. It's great to watch a pro. Keep the vids coming!

[@claytoresto]

Wow, thanks!

[@bgdavenport]

I will watch other auto resto channels. With the exception of Chip Foose, so many are characterized by corner cutting, angst/conflict on the work floor and these ridiculous, artificially imposed deadlines. Also, they are really weak on real demos and explanations. None of these shortcomings factor into your channel. It's relaxing and informative. Thanks so much!

[@claytoresto]

I want to see the true reality in these restorations. Thus we are not on cable. they have their business model and we do not fit in there.

[@bgdavenport]

@@claytoresto Agreed, not quite ready for prime time restoration work. Your channel is definitely not geared towards mass consumption...thank the gods for small gifts.

[@daviddonaghy7568]

bgdavenport Chip Foose is too full of himself.

[@claytoresto]

I have had the pleasure, and I say pleasure to have lunch with Chip. He came up to my table and asked to sit down. I said sure if you don't mind me peppering you with questions. He said ask away. And I did for a full hour. He answered all my questions, was very personable and in the end gave me his cell number and said I could call him anytime.

[@bgdavenport]

@@daviddonaghy7568 I don't know him personally like you do. I can only go by his "screen" persona which seems affable to me.

[@MikeLoveBuns]

Starting looks like perfect restored classic Ford Model A sedan 🚘! Looks great 👍! 😀🚗😘 Mike from Missouri

[@claytoresto]

Thanks 👍

[@Bill_N_ATX]

Yep, that punch press was a great find. Plus that probably how the fabricated the original back in the day, although probably the entire piece at one time. Again, thanks for showing us your work.

[@claytoresto]

They did stamp some pieces in one operation. Most of the panels and fenders required a second and even more ops.

[@waynemiracle8928]

I agree with you on the color choices. Burgundy with black fenders would be beautiful!

[@vermontjeff2535]

You are a total real body guy . 👍🏻👍🏻

[@claytoresto]

Many thanks. I have to wear all the hats around here.

[@1957kwick]

I never realized there was that much wood in one of those cars. Very nice job.🛠👍

[@claytoresto]

Thanks 👍

[@johnicenhower4175]

Glenn Grider only the low production number cars that were built by the “coach makers”, ie Murray and Briggs had all this much wood. The higher production cars like the coupes, Tudors, roadsters etc did not have this much wood framing.

[@gorgenengman4074]

is fun to see how to renovate and take care of old cars so they get new life. but as you and others are renovating to 100% perfection. so these cars have never been from the factory with perfect door slots that are overkill. then you are a pedant out in the fingertips regards from Sweden

[@claytoresto]

I have never seen a perfectly restored car. I cannot even do that.

[@davidb0126a]

Looking great! Attention to detail really makes the difference between good results and great results. Keep it up! 😉

[@claytoresto]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@robertsalanon2909]

Beautiful work !! I love ...

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

Nice intro! I like learning how they originally made these cars

[@claytoresto]

Glad you like them!

[@bobmillerick300]

Thanks for sharing Mark. Looks great.

[@claytoresto]

Thanks for watching!

[@465maltbie]

Thanks for sharing, I really do like the little differences in this car over other similar cars. Charles

[@claytoresto]

Thanks for watching!

[@bgdavenport]

Your color choice sounds really beautiful, too!

[@claytoresto]

I think so too!

[@mckinleyseaver5061]

Great video as usual! Love the progress!

[@claytoresto]

Glad you like them!

[@jamesbaric5430]

As usual amazing work

[@claytoresto]

Thanks again!

[@REMBRANTTUBE]

OUTSTANDING AS ALWAYS!!!

[@claytoresto]

Thanks again!

[@rolandodeleon9266]

Very good videos informative & entertaining

[@claytoresto]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dennisp.2147]

It's fascinating to watch all the little details required to make one right, I suspect that this final product will be far better than what rolled off the assembly line in Dearborn or the other dozen places it was built... Also, it makes one grateful for the safety of modern cars. I shudder to think of what would happen in an accident much over 20 mph. These cars are gossamer soap bubbles compared to modern vehicles, or even those of 40 years ago.

[@claytoresto]

Thanks

[@Voongi]

Beautiful work.

[@claytoresto]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jmncamacho]

pretty good! Tks from Brazil!

[@claytoresto]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnchristensen6270]

I have a November 1930 Victoria that I believe is a twin to yours. I bought it in 1967, started restoring it and have just now resumed working on it. Mine still has its original black paint and is a cloth back body by Murray. I live in Lakewood CO. and would like to discuss a couple of details about Model A Victorias with you if you could ever spare the time. Thanks John

[@claytoresto]

Sure John I would love to talk to you. Steve at Bert's Model A knows how to get ahold of me.

[@lionelmumper7531]

Tenacity separates the Men from the Boys. You Grew Up early. Thanks for sharing.

[@claytoresto]

So true!

[@mattomon1045]

it is looking very good!!!!

[@claytoresto]

Thanks

[@Mercmad]

I wonder how big the market for Victoria Wood kits is? Even the panels? As for the colour choice , yes!. The very first car I ever restored was painted in black cherry maroon with black fenders . I chose the maroon because my mother had an Austin 7 in that colour and it looked quite good.

[@claytoresto]

It's a very market. I think the wood kit was around $2000. Probably because they sell so few.

[@CindyJohnDuke]

Awesome video!

[@claytoresto]

Thanks for the visit

[@charlesdavis7441]

Well I dunno that I would compare a "Vickey" to a Rolls-Royce, but it looks like yours is going to be on that level. I can't tell by the photos, they don't do the car "JUSTICE ". I can tell that you have the ability to do this work, so I'll say again keep on keeping on! I wish I could see it first hand... thanks for filming this project, it keeps my "quarantine" time entertaining, guess that's why my comments are so long... I promise to quit commenting so you can keep your work on the right track... Later dude!!!

[@claytoresto]

Thanks. But remember the Model A was built with 3 goals in mind: simple, cheap, and rugged. A RR is a much more complicated machine.

[@davebutler2776]

Great series don't have a Model A but it inspires me to tackle my own project. Just a side note I would have moved the Cadillac out of the way.

[@claytoresto]

Good call!

[@91rss]

great stuff,, watched a video this week on tin snips, didnt know you can turn the left/rights upsidedown and use them the other direction.. and you can see the cut line easier as well

[@claytoresto]

Yes you can!

[@winansworks]

Awesome Vid.

[@claytoresto]

Thanks for the visit

[@danieltubbs5422]

I said "oh my God" out loud when you got close to the Cadillac.

[@claytoresto]

I missed it by 2 inches. Lucky me.

[@jameswalton9155]

He is a archeologist of old cars.

[@MrJeep75]

Marron and black would look good

[@claytoresto]

I think so.

[@mikesonneson2824]

Enjoyed

[@claytoresto]

Glad you liked it, more to come.

[@markpatterson7070]

Thanks Mark!!!!!!

[@claytoresto]

My pleasure!

[@montyzumazoom1337]

Very impressive work and attention to detail. One question. Are you passing on your skills to someone for the future? So many skills are lost when the old guys kick the bucket, and we need to pass those skills on to another generation. Do you have an apprentice at all? Knowledge and skills like yours need preserving. Thanks for an amazing sequence of videos. For those of us who own, maintain and run historic vehicles, your channel is of great help and information (although I guess not many of us would ever get to your standard of work!). Best regards from the UK👍

[@claytoresto]

I've trained so many people I cannot count them. The problem is I get them trained and then they leave. I cannot begrudge them, but I am now not training anymore. Just doing KZbin.

[@henryevans7205]

Thank you for making these videos. I had a stroke at 40 and am now a mute quadriplegic. I used to enjoy restoring cars [amateur ], and I always wanted to perfect these skills when I retired. Your videos are the next best thing! r4h.org

[@claytoresto]

Sorry to hear that

[@kimkramer5773]

Thank you

[@claytoresto]

You're welcome

[@daviddonaghy7568]

Wish I had got into bodywork for a career.

[@claytoresto]

It's been good to me.

[@pablocramer9669]

As always I admire you work. Did I understood it wll, you want to paint the A dark blue and black? That seems a very good choice. Good luck and stay safe.

[@claytoresto]

No, I said maroon and black, which is one of the standard colors available for the year and model.

[@BillB23]

@@claytoresto Did I hear you mention a vermillion pin stripe? Sweet!

[@pablocramer9669]

@@claytoresto Ok, the sound of the video was pretty bad where I watched it. Maroon and black will look great.

[@johnicenhower4175]

We have a Ford maroon and black steelback Victoria. I haven’t seen a leatherback Victoria and since the top on the leatherbacks is a light material (tan two-tone, diagonal grain artificial leather) I’m not sure exactly where the black comes in. Only the belt molding and upper body around the windows I suppose.

[@claytoresto]

Both the green and maroon color combinations look good with the top material. unfortunately there is not a close match to the original available.

[@stevejanka361]

Thanks.

[@claytoresto]

Welcome!

[@crazyoldhippieguy]

27-June-2020.When l worked at Mcdonnell douglas they has laser holigragh see truw plates to see the warp on the plane, at Volkwagon in Wolfsburg we work on a CDM,( Controlled database model )proto type van to go in the safe.you sould see about that, l know it,s over kill but it takes time off the assmenbily as each unite and the whole are scaned to the 0.00001 if you want.

[@peternicholsonu6090]

Is it so that when Henry put out tenders for leaf springs for Model T he ‘appeared eccentric “ by specifying they be boxed in sets with boxes of given timber and specific holes for mounting the contained sets of springs? When the springs were unboxed the “crate” timber served as floor boards predrilled?

[@claytoresto]

I have heard that.

[@brianbob7514]

It’s looking great. Does the original metal feel different when you are working it?

[@claytoresto]

No the metal is slightly hardened by the blasting process. The new 19 gauge works easier than the original metal.

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

cool

[@claytoresto]

Well said.

[@GeeenJ]

theses old cars like most production cars were hand assembled and the panels never quite lined up when people like yourself restore them they take away the character of them by perfecting them even when chroming parts most chromers want to straighten out the creases and imperfections which i prefer left in them

[@claytoresto]

I had a good friend named Bill Kenz. His job as a kid at a local Ford dealer was to go down to the Denver Ford plant and pick up the new cars. He bought a brand new 1931 Victoria with his hard earned money and got to pick up his own car at the plant. He told me the car was very well built and the lacquer shined like nothing else for 3 years and then it went to pot.

[@stevejanka361]

Good afternoon Mark, that is some serious progress. Did make that forklift GiB, or buy it? Thanks and take care.

[@claytoresto]

I bought it at an auction like most of my equipment.

[@cbsos4u1952]

Do you do chassis check before you commence body repairs?

[@claytoresto]

Not sure what you mean?

[@gregmaggielipscomb9246]

Wow, T/Y

[@randyhughes5160]

It takes time to read up understand then reconstruction it is a lost art

[@claytoresto]

You're right there.

[@marjoriekaminski3996]

What happened to this car? Never seen the finished car.

[@RobertFay]

*It may be the camera lens, or possibly something else, but the bow arch of what i think is the Head Light Bar does not look circular (out of round) to my eye. The circle seems "tighter" on the passenger side (right side in the video) @ **kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4mrmXhsf9yUh8U** . (or **13:45**) Am i wrong? ||| I do notice as the camera pans across the arch does seem to change or shift though, so I am probably wrong. I will get a kick out of it if my carpenter's eye proves correct if you check by drawing an arch on something and laying the Head Light Bar down to match . . . but my bet is that you already have done that, right?*

[@claytoresto]

It's sometimes tough to get the exact right angle to see thing the way you see them in person.

[@MikeLoveBuns]

What your location and address! Mike from Missouri 😀🚘😊

[@vermontjeff2535]

Can I ask you a question. As 1960 car guy . Is something you are doing with a junk yard body is it worth all of you're effort and the end to something like this to do .? I'm just saying because I did a 1966 mustang and ended it and told the owner it's junk and it's not worth redoing it . Save you're money and buy a driving car and enjoy it

[@claytoresto]

I understand. This body was give to me by my best friend. It has sentimental value. I thought I might as well share it with you all, since I was going to restore it anyway.

[@clydecessna737]

Americans are not so keen on green for cars in any period. Personally I like British Racing Green also known as Bronze Green but alas I don't think it was a color of that era, so maroon is a safe bet.

[@claytoresto]

I ike the green. I have a 1934 Lincoln Brunn Convertible Victoria in 2-tone green and it looks great.

[@zaszz]

it's weird to me to be anal about stuff like original nuts and bolts and then just use repro splash aprons lol

[@richardthomas1566]

Love the videos but it’s ok to talk to us like adults and not 3 rd graders trying to learn about math.

[@austinwagoncompany]

Wow man, I like watching you work but I really wish you'd clean up your language or put a warning at the beginning of your videos if they contain filthy language. You see my 3 year old likes watching car shows with me and I figured since you take such care in your work, you'd not likely talk like those lesser channels. It may be a lot to ask but at least the warning would be appreciated. Thank you.

[@claytoresto]

I have over 3 million views on KZbin and nobody has ever said a word about my language. Can you tell me what I said that offended you?

[@austinwagoncompany]

@@claytoresto earlier "damn", then 16:15 16:22 were what led me to message you. Perhaps I'm the minority in today's world, but we just don't use those words.

[@austinwagoncompany]

@@claytoresto I hope that I didn't make you mad, that certainly is not my intention. I wanted to make a request is all, because I really enjoy your work and like sharing this hobby with my son. Have a great day sir and thank you for sharing your business with everyone.