Escaping Quarantine - A guided tour of a 90-Year-Old 1930 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan & a ride with Dad

[@BillSprague]

What a fun way to spend quarantine! I’m seriously considering buying a Model A. My first car was a Model A buy I sold it for college money. Dad and I restored it after I bought it for $100.00 from my Uncle. We drove it home from NJ to MD sitting on old .50 cal. ammo boxes. The soft center of the roof blew out in the middle of the Delaware Memorial Bridge! My Mom, who was following use about ran off the road laughing at us! My late wife and I dated in it and I proposed to her in it. Boy do I miss that car but not nearly as much as I miss my late wife of 47 years. She’s waiting for her in Heaven and for now, I’m reliving great memories.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

Your wife would probably tell you to go buy that Model A and enjoy all the time you have left . It may be many more years or today . Nobody knows. Life is to short not to enjoy something that means so much to you and brings back great memories Go get it 👍

[@mexcanfun4498]

At 74 you put tears in my eyes.

[@dejaydavisson9938]

Great memories Bill, thanks for sharing! Go buy a model A!

[@kfl611]

i had autobody work done on my car and driving down the highway, the back window blew out and landed on the fast lane. I pulled off the highway, ran down the highway, grabbed the window, which was unharmed, and wouldn't you know, the width of the window is almost exactly the width of the car. So I squeezed it in the trunk some how, with the tar on the window getting on me, the trunk etc. How it didn't cause an accident I don't know but it didn't. oh fun car memories.

[@ronansill8638]

Yes, MUCH better than any modern car.! Roll on...

[@kash7212]

Tim is the most down to earth person in the world. I love his red truck. God bless you Tim.

[@leeoverbay5643]

My father had a 1930 model A Ford four door. In 1948, he hooked a 28 ft house trailor to the back and drove all the way to California. He did put a heavy duty truck clutch in to handle the mountains. This is a true story.

[@leeoverbay5643]

The trip afore mentioned was from Indiana to San Bernadino .ca. wow

[@cutl00senc]

Reminds me of the one and only time that grandpa took me out for a short trip in his 1931 Stutz. The looks we got from the other drivers was priceless.

[@jackieharpold1664]

I feel some day we may go back to those old simple cars..

[@One-Crazy-Cat]

Jackie Harpold nope. Regulations say absolutely not. The ones on road are all that are left and that’s it.

[@Reidsmith1000]

Yes. but hydraulic brakes please.

[@judgejudy7283]

Nope never

[@thomasjamespalmer5306]

I really hope so

[@JohnDoe-fr1id]

@@Reidsmith1000 The roaring 2020s has more in store

[@amontgomery3391]

Nice video guys! I have had the pleasure of working with Model "A"'s since I was 8 years old. In 1968 my father bought a '30 Roadster (basket case). He restored it & finished it in 1971. In 1975 I bought my '30 pickup (similar to yours, but a '30). We finished it in 1986. Dad is 94 now, unfortunately, he can't drive any more due to Parkinson's but I take him for rides in each of them. We live in Arizona now and I'm gonna take him for a ride tomorrow.....I'm so grateful for my dad because he taught me the love for the Model "A" Ford....What an excellent vehicle!

[@valentinbalagtas578]

Vintage is not just old it's CLASSIC

[@dankingma6344]

Love the original model A s love the sound they make I have a 28 Tudor sedan but not original it’s a 1960s traditional hot rod. It is nice to take a old car for a drive and enjoy in today’s time we live and leave all worries for a little while. You have nice cars.

[@jimmccoskey8253]

Thanks for the very nice video! My Dad bought our 1930 Model A Tudor in 1960 and we've had a great time with it ever since. I drove it to high school in the 60's many times. The old Ford was well known around our small Indiana town. Dad gave the "A" to me in 1995 and I've been driving it ever since; engine rebuild, new interior and regular maintenance along the way...memories! Thanks again for the happy video!

[@PictureTime]

Thanks for watching and sharing your story Jim! Hope you have a great summer out there!

[@stever4181]

There is nothing that can compare to driving one of these old cars. I have a 1937 Plymouth and I would rather drive our Miss Daisy than any modern car. Thanks for the video!

[@kendemers8821]

I miss Plymouth.

[@gars1074]

Great video. Very well done and informative. Both these guys seem to be genuinely nice people as well!

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

This car put Ford back on top. Saved Ford.

[@mexcanfun4498]

Still is in this old mechanic thinking.

[@alexsystems2001]

I’m laughing already, “say hi Tim” ... “hi Tim” haha then you paused a little, he took you by surprise with that one! 😋

[@mexcanfun4498]

I had a 31 probably the best car ever made.

[@charliecroft7012]

Yes they say that a 31 Ford model A is the best car ever made, I would love to have one. I had a 41 dodge, very good car, I gave it away with only 45 hundred miles on the motor, and they changed the motor for something much more powerful and destroyed the car...

[@mexcanfun4498]

@@charliecroft7012 hi thanks for reply. I love old cars with bumpers. I have owned 97 cars. I wish I had them all still. 46 jeep 10 minutes to take apart carry it across the river and drive away. Saw at a army show in Canada. My mex helpers pulled a VW motor in 9 minutes. Nice talking to. I am an old mechanic and retired in Mexico for the last 47 years. Love from paradise.

[@muhammadtahir1911]

Grandpa is such a nice person. God bless him!

[@bobfeller604]

I love the truck, wow.

[@PictureTime]

Thanks for watching Bob. Did you see we did a video of the truck too?

[@normsweet1710]

My Dad used to take us kids up to the U.P. Back in the 60’s and tell of him and his Dad hunting etc. he always knew whether it was his 41 Buick, 35 Ford, or 53 Chevy PU ....... it was important to know what you drove and what to do if you had trouble along the road. He drove a 31 Model A to high school in 1943...... and used to tell me all about it .... great story and a nice Tudor 👍❤️

[@federicomaisch6812]

Congratulations

[@gpracer270]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!

[@juancamole9154]

Today I took a ride in one of these it was dark olive green with the wheels exactly the same color and standard black tires instead of whitewalls and of course the famous wolf whistle feature for the nob to the right of the dashboard

[@johnvaldez8830]

Very helpful and fun video. I've been considering buying a Model A for some time now and there was a lot of good info here. I really appreciated seeing the ride and commentary. Thumbs up!

[@PictureTime]

Thanks for joining us John!

[@istp1967]

Those cars are Too Gorgeous

[@JohnnyRebKy]

I'm 36 years old and i want to make a Model A daily driver. Love them cars ! Rode in my uncle's A and I was hooked . I just haven't found a good one i can afford to make a daily runner. Doesn't have to be perfect but not a basket case either. I want the family to be able to pile in and not be afraid it may get scratched or something. We already have a modern car already so I just want a big toy for me to drive. They are perfectly capable of going into town a few times a week 👍

[@russwentz3957]

Thank you for sharing your experience and excellent Model A's. Your the salt of the earth!

[@bextar6365]

My cousin bought a 1925 4 cyl Hupmobile in the mid 80s it was super slow, a model A would run away from it easily.

[@geraldbly4903]

Excellent video showing the details of the wonderful Model A Ford

[@zsoltpapp3363]

The gas tank is right in front of the driver in the crumple zone, sounds like a great idea...:) Beautiful little car and a superb presentation by the way, thanks.

[@PictureTime]

Haha. The safety standards have shifted some in the last 90 years.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

My Mom learned to drive in a model T. I enjoyed your video, thank you for showing us your really nice old Ford's and sharing them with us.

[@allans7281]

Great video! Gorgeous car dripp’n with personality! Gota luv that horn😉An era where cars were all metal- no cheap plastic. would love to own a piece of American history like this -thank you for sharing

[@Reidsmith1000]

Metal and wood actually. I believe that the wood went away in mid thirties.

[@dejaydavisson9938]

Finally a guy that knows how to double clutch! Smooth shifting. Both very nice Model As. Thanks for posting! A fellow Wisconsinite

[@mexcanfun4498]

I learned to double clutch on a 46 jeep. Gotta be old to know how to drive. Ask someone tomorrow what double clutch is. Ha ha

[@dejaydavisson9938]

@@mexcanfun4498 For Sure!!

[@luckyg4007]

I really enjoyed your video. It’s thorough, at a nice pace, and very easy to watch. Nice footage and great looking autos. Thank you for sharing your time together with us and greetings from southern Michigan.

[@PictureTime]

Thanks for watching!

[@pimpompoom93726]

Enjoyed the video a lot. Thanks for the interesting narrative.

[@jeffs7139]

Awesome video and what a great Dad ! Wish my Dad was still around to make memories with. Thanks for sharing with us !

[@PictureTime]

Thanks for watching Jeff!

[@neilpiper9889]

Best car ever

[@paulwood9043]

Those cars was easy to work on and even up to the 1950's and 1960's

[@kennethblackwell1137]

Love them ole A's

[@johnclark1525]

Great video. Very well made. Love the Model A’s! They are fun to work on and drive.

[@ChestnutCove]

My dream car!!!

[@ildefonsogonzalezconstanzo3365]

Tengo el tudor 1931 felicidades disfrútalo mucho

[@carpenterbud1414]

I just discovered your channel. What a great vid and decent Spirit behind it! It was a neat surprise to see that JAAR'S photo. I live only 10 - 12 miles from their facility... small world! All of what I just said needs to include- I REALLY want a Model A Fordor! God bless, Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2021! GOODBYE 2020!

[@PictureTime]

Thanks for the nice note Bud! Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@MikeLoveBuns]

Beautiful classic Ford Model A Tudor Sedan 🚘! 😀🚙 Mike from Missouri

[@toveerr7xdhaloween827]

Hermoso los autos antiguos¡¡!!!!!!

[@MartinSBrown-tp9ji]

Great Video. It is a fact that many of the men who restored these cars are passing away and the cars are coming on to the market. Will there be an interest for young people to take these wonderful treasure and keep them, love them and drive them into future history.

[@donaldleavy4379]

Yeah rite.. gonna see original Model A s Choped A ainted Purple. Spinner 35 “ tires Stanced of course. Oh yeah & a HUGE WING.. might as well drive them off a cliff before I let any shit a turd Man Bun Millennial get one of those. Hay I know LS SWAP..

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

Very true...these cars were popular with men who are now in their 80s and 90s. As young men they would buy an old example for less than $100 and hot rod or restore them. Most of them had been scrapped by the end of WW2 but enough of them survived.

[@ivysullivan8982]

love you grandpa!!(and jeff)

[@PictureTime]

Love you Ivy!

[@Wooley689]

Enjoyed the video Gentlemen, thanks.

[@budjacobson6499]

Liked the video nice ride.

[@PictureTime]

Thanks for watching Bud!

[@randyab9go188]

You are lucky to find a seller that was at least reasonable. Where I live they would want $10,000 for that truck in the condition you found it in.

[@pappabob29]

I would say those body colors are "Copra Drab and Chicle Drab with "straw" wheels. I had a sedan a few years ago that looked just like yours.

[@twoeightythreez]

I might buy one of these and daily it :)

[@Predikant]

A Great Video.

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

Probably $18,000 to $20,000 in that condition. Phaetons and Roadsters are expensive. Nice color combination.

[@stevenwilliams1805]

The oldest vehicle I've driven was a 67' f100 ranger. It really made me think nobody was in a hurry back in the day.

[@Reidsmith1000]

You couldn't hurry too much since the roads were not all that great.

[@minnesotaboy]

Thanks for sharing Jeff! Hoping all of the Stones are well.

[@PictureTime]

Thanks Tim! Hope you are well also!

[@larrybrennan1463]

I know someone with a late '28 A Tudor about the same color. He won best in show at an A meet here in Jacksonville back in the Nineties.

[@leeoverbay5643]

When I was 5 in 1948, our family moved from Indiana to California in a 1930 four door model A Ford. We were pulling behind us a 28ft house trailer. That's the truth. They built those model Ad's to last. Only had a flat tire the whole trip.

[@mafcawebmaster4237]

The color of the 1930 Tudor Sedan is Copra Drab (the upper color) and Chickle Drab (lower body color). One of the several color combinations available during 1930 and 1931.

[@edvictor5419]

I'm restoring a 1928 tudor its an early one parking brake on the left. Does anybody know what color these were? Think it was a shade of green

[@stwhite5135]

I also had a 1930 tudor when I was 15. It wasn't fixed up like yours but it was in good condition and a driver. As with most people I wish I had never sold it.

[@donaldleavy4379]

Ummmm ,, Good Video.. Nice A .. ummmmm. This Video Is Rated Very G. although, You’re Gonna End Up around $20,000 To Get One Rolling Nice.. & that’s Not Gonna Be A Show Winner. But The A Is An AWSOME Driver. They Are Lovely Cars .. these are Very Nice Examples . Rated G.. For Goody Goody Gumdrops...

[@glendaamick4235]

Thank you for that great video 😊

[@REAP-yt9zh]

Say hi Tim Tim- hi Tim 😂

[@1coppertop]

Nice video. Does the gas peddle have a return spring. I wondered how you can set the steering column throttle to a high setting yet using the foot it returns to low idle. I am very intrigued by these old cars. Thanks again

[@PictureTime]

If you leave the column throttle in a low setting the floor pedal has a spring. If you increase the column throttle level, it increases the low limit of the spring, so the column is your new low setting. It’s kind of like old school cruise control. The floor pedal won’t release the spring if the column throttle is engaged.

[@1coppertop]

@@PictureTime i see now. Very interesting. Thank you. Maybe i will get to use this knowledge someday to go on a drive.

[@ahmeddorhmi9892]

Good super voiture américaine

[@DroopEye626]

Beautiful cars and great video. I am considering buying a 1930 coupe and I'm wondering if there is a way to modernize the starting system to be more like a modern automobile. Is there a way to eliminate adjusting the spark and starter button procedures?

[@PictureTime]

I’m sure someone makes an electronic ignition for a model A but we chose to keep ours stock.

[@Joshkthomas]

It sounds like the horn diaphragm is pitted or rusted-through. If you replaced it I think you would get a little better a tone. Make sure to paint it too as reproduction diaphragms are bare and like to rust. Love the cars! I especially love the 1931 Commercial Radiator Shell.

[@PictureTime]

I know the sound is not great, but we bought it that way. I have a couple of extra horns in the shop, and we can rebuild them so they sound right. I appreciate your comment! Thanks! Tim

[@markbabb5941]

Love it !!!

[@Michael_Scott_Howard]

No Muscle car can touch my late 1931 MODEL A. 40hp is all you need

[@lamarrharding4776]

Reading Iococa, you find that the federal government legislated the H shift pattern, the foot throttle and I don't remember what else that made the model T illegal to make, just like federal regulations killed push button transmission and standardized automatic shift patterns in 1965. Don't ask me why I have shift paddles? I do enjoy heating and airconditioning, media availability (Sirius navigation ) adaptive speed control, stay in lane, parallel parking,etc.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

my 61 bug had no gas gauge , just a foot-operated petcock when it started to sputter.

[@56Spookdog]

Have you changed the windshield glass to safety glass?

[@Reidsmith1000]

I wonder how many people forgot that spark adjustment when they cranked it.

[@enriquerodriguezmoreno4017]

Los venden y ahun estan disponibles ☺️?

[@brucelawson6070]

I had a model A 1930 not as neat as that one but still good

[@kevinstephenson3880]

I learn so much from the Model A guys! If one was looking for a model A, what year would you recommend.

[@donaldleavy4379]

Well A lot of 28s have traits or the T In Them .. id say 30-31 Had All The Later Stuff In em... but there all very very drivable., they run smoothly & Ride ok up to about 40 mph & Don’t try to climb any steep grades unless you can do them in low gear & watch the temp. But there Awsome

[@donaldleavy4379]

You Don’t need to double clutch that if you’re a good shifter. It’s one of those things you either a natural at it or are you gonna double clutching Ryan a lot of years most people double clutching grind gears.Some of the stuff he saying here is inaccurate I’m quite sure he does need to double clutch I’ve given a lot of them when you get good at it you just slide them in call float in the gears

[@nachtjager77]

Fun fact, there is not a SINGLE factory promotional photo or video of ANY Model A Ford, 1928 to 1931, wearing whitewall tires. Sorry, Ford did not sell these cars with wide white walls on them.

[@MrAjallday91]

What part of Wisconsin? My grandpa has a restored 30' model A in Duluth!

[@PictureTime]

Fun! We’re up near Siren, Wi. Thanks for watching!

[@kevinlevesque6942]

I rode in a Model T My grandfathers and drove a 29 model A

[@kevinf5354]

Does that mean you could drive a model A without using the gas pedal? Since you can give or let off gas from the throttle lever?

[@PictureTime]

That’s correct! Old time cruise control!

[@kevinf5354]

@@PictureTime That's bloody awesome! A very period-unique feature that they've kept from the model T.

[@ildefonsogonzalezconstanzo3365]

Hola tengo el mismo, felicidades.

[@hyperboytkl1077]

Interestingly, with their large size, and boxy appearance, cars back then look close to SUV’s.

[@christopherzamora8282]

What’s the floor measurements for the Tudor my body has no floor an the body It’s warped

[@PictureTime]

I asked Tim about it and we’ll get back to you on that.

[@paulnadratowski3942]

It must have been tough for America to learn to restive after all those years of driving the T

[@anglova]

@Coofing Fit only because America had the most cars in the world. They were popular elsewhere, but nothing like the extent they dominated the US market. Ts and As for that extent were relatively expensive to buy, and very expensive to tax here in the UK for example.

[@bobbybrooks4826]

If Edsel came up with ( I'm sure he didn't do anything but hurry people) the model A , he deserved to be excused for failing with the Edsel

[@Michael_Scott_Howard]

you surly will not see a single 2021 Tesla unrestored moving in 2110, 90 years from now..

[@davidjamesshaver]

Teslas are garbage, anyway :)

[@tomkovar3586]

THE GREEN 1930 MODEL A. HIS FRONT LICENSE PLATE IS ON WRONG. GOOD EYE. MY DAD HAS ONE.

[@paulwood9043]

Now a day we have front-wheel drive junk that's hard to work on and cost more money to repair as of 2020 next will be electric cars.

[@dondesnoo1771]

V16caddilac has a crank hole but it's un realistic for a human to use it 😁

[@Michael_Scott_Howard]

no whitewalls in 1930..

[@PictureTime]

It’s how we bought it

[@TommyboyGTP]

Video was going great until the music started which was too loud and i couldn't hear the car or him talking

[@tincanboat]

skip the music I want to hear that engine

[@gregorylichtenson757]

Take that Ford sticker off back!! It looks stupid and not original

[@bobbybrooks4826]

Stop with The damn normalizing the CONVID... unless you two are lodge Brothers..... that it