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-FINDER2525]

WOW

[@garycamara9955]

Why did you sell it?

[@Designer_TopG]

​@@ModelA Thats badass bro !

[@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.

[@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!

[@tyronemarcucci8395]

Back when I was in high school, 1954-58, I owned a 1931 Victoria.. Fun A bone. Wish I still had it.. It ended up in a museum out side Reno.

[@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.

[@calsurflance5598]

The owner of Lebarron Bonnie was Lee Atherton. He and my Dad were friends through the Early Ford V8 club in New England. About 40 years ago, he gave us a tour of the upholstery factory in Amesbury, Massachusetts . It was amazing. In some cases he was getting his fabrics from the original suppliers in England using the original looms. That’s about as authentic as you can get. He was having his ash top bows shaped and steam bent by Amish craftsmen in Western Pennsylvania. The quality and attention to authenticity was most impressive. At that time he said if he didn’t have a pattern for your early Ford, he would do your car free of charge. That way he would have a pattern for the next time. I’m sure he is past now. Glad to the hear the company is still in business. Also many years ago, a friend had a 1909 Cadillac. The acetylene lamps had been manufactured by a coach builder in Amesbury. That building was the same building where Lebarron Bonnie was.

[@ModelA]

Unfortunately, LeBaron Bonney is out of business. I keep hoping someone else will grab the torch and carry on their that brand's great work.

[@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.

[@raymondobrien3481]

My older brother gave me a 29 Roadster for a Christmas Present when i was 12 years old . I bought a $15 carburetor from J.C. Whitney and drove it for 6 years .... Great times .....

[@ModelA]

You scored!

[@mattpowers3958]

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

[@Bertuslouw76]

It’s great great that you’re keeping our motoring heritage alive through this car.

[@ModelA]

Thanks!

[@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. 😉

[@tomt373]

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

[@donaldgrove1971]

The year was 1951 and I was a junior in high school in in Gardena Ca. I just got my driver license and needed some wheels. I had saved up some money (less than $100) from my paper route and mowing lawns so went on search for a car. In the back of a used car lot in Hawthorne I came across a 1929 model A Cabriolet coupe in original condition. Had to jump start it but it ran great. After a little bargaining I bought it for $44. It was a fun car and I had for 2 years until I could afford a 1937 Ford coupe (with a radio).

[@ModelA]

Nice!!! $44 was a lot of money to you. I bet you appreciated that car too

[@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.

[@alexandervanwyk7669]

Hi Paul. Waau just loved this. My first car was a 1930 Chevrolet. Bought it in 70's and had so much fun. It was immaculate and I drove so many bridesmaids to their weddings despite never even having a girlfriend! (My dad said I was crazy. I said I know, tough luck). Best choice I ever maid, to fell in love with cars. Don't get me wrong, girls are not too bad. Unfortunately they are required in order to have kids. Luckily today my boys are sharing my passion for cars. I constructed a full scale-half section model T-show cabinet for theri toy collection. Love, from deep dark Africa.

[@ModelA]

Thanks Alex. All the best to you and the boys

[@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?

[@user-pk1rf5vi6z]

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!

[@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)..

[@robertnielsen2461]

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

[@matthewb8229]

Can't wait to see Roadie in his Bonneville World of Speed configuration!

[@kerrybloxham7741]

That’s a big yes, that little jem is up to the test.I’m a big fan of that color.

[@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

[@56Spookdog]

Nice buy! I’ve always loved cars and trucks from the 20s and got mine after my TR6 shrunk and I needed a can opener to get of it.

[@56Spookdog]

@@Jack_Russell_Brown finally a sensible and scientific explanation of what happened!

[@michaelbenardo5695]

@@Jack_Russell_Brown I remember, in the 80s, there was a guy in my union who had a TR6 that he insisted had a flathead 6, instead of the stock Triumph overhead 6. Always wondered what was actually in it. Maybe a Plymouth 6?

[@Designer_TopG]

8.17 yes very good

[@user-ec6gl4fh1z]

One of my mother's sisters had a '28 A roadster in '32 (of which I have several pictures) and so that's what I originally was looking for. Never could find one for sale but now I'm pretty happy with my '30 coupe. You must have lots of funny outtakes.

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

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

[@ModelA]

Wait til you see!!!

[@davehempstead9817]

I have a 1930 roadster pickup that locals love to drive in weddings. Except getting the white dress in and out it is a hit. I keep the roof down 90% of the time that I drive daily 8 months of the year in Maine. Even to the dump.

[@patmccarthy5069]

Congrats to the new addition to your Model A family. Looking forward to your videos series on this gem.

[@fideauone3416]

My brother has always loved old Fords. Had several, most recently a 31 A Model and a 27 T. He worked on that 31 for years and we drove it a lot. One day when my 66 Mustang failed to start I drove it to work. He sold the 31 a couple of years ago, just tired of working on it and his age preventing really enjoying it. But he had stripped it down to chassis and rebuilt everything on it. He didn't get a lot when he sold it but the buyer was happy. These old Fords are not worth what a lot of people think. There are just so many of them around still.

[@ModelA]

Sorry about your brother. Yes, you're right.

[@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

[@kellypbr7742]

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

[@ModelA]

Go for it!

[@brockshields9336]

Roadie is a fun name but then Gertrude is pretty cute, too. Cute and fun is what it's all about, two tone poop colors and all!

[@roscoemorgan6467]

My dad bought a 29 A Bonnie grey he called it. Traded it for a 30 Coup. Which he kept and it became mine. We also have the chassi of a 32 truck that were all his. I bought a 31 Town Sedan in the 90’s.

[@ModelA]

Well done!

[@mactexas]

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

[@NBZW]

My dad drove one till he passed in 1959, identical except for color, his was black..somewhere along the line he had a pickup box installed that had the Ford logo on the tailgate , have never seen another like it.

[@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 ! 😊

[@williamforbes5826]

I enjoy the bloopers at the end. Jackie Chan had bloopers that were as good as his final product! Kudos! Rats wearing slippers...I'm going to be laughing for a loong time!

[@ModelA]

Jackie Chan was one of the best!

[@williamforbes5826]

@@ModelA I'm really enjoying the camaraderie of being involved with model A owners. The club scene is really the way to go. Thanks for the advice to find a group and get involved. One guy from Crankin' A's first drove an A in April of '64. Exactly 58 years ago! He is a wealth of info and drives a Vicky. Later!

[@ModelA]

@@williamforbes5826 Excellent! Please tell them I said HI!

[@asmasayed7778]

My grandfather love you and ur all video he always saw that u are soo hardworking and kine❤

[@ModelA]

Thank you so much 😀

[@987leone]

Paul I have a 1931 Model A two door coupe I love to watch you as you work on those Model A

[@SQTierHog]

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

[@ModelA]

Thanks!

[@jkrause365]

Can't wait to see more.

[@ModelA]

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

[@larryhammersmith9984]

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

[@discerningmind]

Paul, I can't think of what use you're planning on, but yes go for it.

[@ModelA]

Wait til you see...

[@brianmatthews9697]

Love the color comparisons. Car is cute though. Looking forward to see you work on it.

[@jadejuhasz8247]

Agreed. The butterscotch/chocolate paint looks great. Tastes good in real life and looks good on a car. (The food and the paint).😊

[@SuperDrleo]

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

[@mikebattis8684]

My Dad owned a hard top series- we hand painted it in 1953

[@ronaldspins]

This could be the greatest April Fools video ever ⚠

[@lawrenceklein3524]

Bloopers? We've all been there! Don't sweat the small stuff! Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy all of your videos! You've taken me places I could never afford to go, so I'm happy to accompany you on your adventures! I love your efforts!👍

[@ModelA]

Thank you for coming along!

[@catskram]

My Grandfather operated a Gilmore gas station in the 20s-30s (Long before my time-born in the 50s). When he passed away in the early 80s the original gas station signs and pumps were sill in place and he had brand new in the box model A & T parts on the shelf in the office! I have framed photos of Mr. Gilmore and the lion and pictures of the clowns on my wall.

[@ModelA]

That's sweet!!

[@MrTomjolly]

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

[@vinmotive1816]

Great video! Love roadsters!

[@jimfarthing9301]

Love the bloopers! Nice to see you get as tongue-tied as the rest of us.

[@ModelA]

I'm just a regular guy.

[@jimfarthing9301]

@@ModelA I can tell, but your delivery is very smooth and purposeful.

[@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....

[@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.

[@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!!

[@987leone]

Paul I love this Model A

[@jamesslick4790]

My grandfather had a '29 Model "A" Roadster. He bought it NEW! (He was 21 then). My first and ONLY new car was a 1992 Buick LeSabre (Fancy, I know, right?) But Hell, I was 30! 😊

[@donalddesnoo5303]

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

[@richardunicorn7879]

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

[@davidmazza3898]

Exciting! As a person who grew up in rural Massachusetts a roadster is the coolest thing still to this day to me. Can’t wait to see what you do to it, correct a few things and really make it yours. The paint color isn’t the worst, maybe just repaint the wheels black🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ModelA]

What would you do about the fenders? Anything?

[@allentoyokawa9068]

Lightest=Fastest!

[@mackfisher4487]

Paul said "The Rats were wearing slippers" Paul in his radio announcer voice modulates or is it deviates some wonderful expressions.

[@williamforbes5826]

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

[@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!!!

[@LocoFan611]

I'm going to have to follow this one! My wife won't let me start work on restoring her (yes, her) '29 Roadster until I retire in a few years. Your videos are invaluable to me as I prepare for that day.

[@ModelA]

Thanks! I hope you get inspired in the best way.

[@TexasMan77]

Show her who’s boss..

[@SuperBullyone]

I hope I can buy one one of these days.

[@daveboyers4549]

Very well done video, Paul. Enjoyed the outtakes reel as well. My '27 T Tudor has been a lot of fun, but the years have caught up with me and I'm going to have to sell it. Great fun while it lasted!

[@ModelA]

Glad you enjoyed it, but very sorry you have to close the book now.

[@herb1553]

Can really hear VGG in your videos love it

[@ModelA]

Is there a cure?

[@SteveHerrick-yi4md]

That's an awesome little car just waiting for a freshen up, and a bunch of new video to go with it! Yahoo!

[@jamesgeorge4874]

Wheel bolt pattern is 5 on 5.5, same as most F150 trucks from the mid 60's to 1996, many half ton Rams from early 80's into the 2000's.

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

More like , same as Ford pickup trucks from 1940 to 1996 , and '28 to '35 . '36 to '39 used the wide five weeks .

[@jamesgeorge4874]

@@bobbrinkerhoff3592 there are some odd ball early 60's and 80's models that are 5 on 4.5 also, so it isn't blanket coverage, it was also used on Jeep CJ's in the 70's & early 80's and the Suzuki Samurai for it's stint in the states.

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

@@jamesgeorge4874 the early '60s Ford with the small pattern was the Ranchero . My '46 CJ2A and my '53 Willy's and '64 Jeep pickups were 5X51/2 as were International Scouts . Full size Broncos used the big pattern while the Bronco IIs used the small pattern .

[@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.

[@aurktman1106]

If I had the cash, I would buy that in a heartbeat!

[@michaelbenardo5695]

Same here, plus a place to put it. I wouldn't want to leave a cloth-top car outside.

[@michaelbryant7377]

I can't wait to see the progress on this car!!!

[@ModelA]

We have already done a few videos on it

[@uscustoms05]

Great looking "A"!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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! 🙂

[@WildwoodCastle]

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

[@rscruiser3533]

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

[@richarddavenport31]

i LOVE YOUR CAR AND I LOVE THE HSTORY BEHIND IT. IF THAT CAR COULD TALK!!!!! ITS A WONDERFUL WORLD AMBASSADOR FOR THE HOBBY!!!!

[@4speed3pedals]

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

[@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.

[@madman-pv9qd]

Felicidades man, Congrats on your new sports car. Looks like a really nice unmolested model A to tour California with this spring. Gotta want it.

[@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!

[@davidshettlesworth1442]

So cool. I would have to upgrade it a little and that would probably ruin her for die hard collectors. Carry On Sir!

[@michaelbenardo5695]

Kool car, even if the floors do need fixing. Most convertibles/roadsters do need floor fixes if they are not brand new. One thing I noticed though, it looks like you have the red/maroon steering wheel, which, I thought, was an early 28 only item. Great that air and oil filters have been added. Nothing wrong with helping an engine last longer.

[@ModelA]

Red steering wheel was all of 28

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@thefixerofbrokenstuff]

Cool. Thanks for the captions.

[@dwilliams8365]

You’re the Man - always something new

[@ModelA]

Thanks!!

[@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 😢

[@andy41417]

Make it a runner. NuRex spark advance, B cam , intake, carb, high compression head, Petronix ignition, super high speed rear, Mitchel transmission and V8 clutch with lightened flywheel, shortened pitman arm. With those colors authenticity not an issue. Fun, Fun, Fun

[@ModelA]

Thanks!

[@steamandsmoke97]

Hey Paul, just wanted to say I absolutely love all of these awesome videos you've made on every facet of the Model A, tremendously useful and endlessly entertaining! This morning I was drinking my coffee while watching this video and the absolute last thing I expected was for you to make a Beavis and Butthead joke! "Ha.. I said wood..." that made me spit my coffee out! 😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@ModelA]

B&B helped shape me into the flawed man that I am.

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525]

$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.

[@beeenn649]

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

[@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.

[@shawn6632]

What a great KZbin channel! This is what this website should be, sharing information. I was wondering if the tube shocks have a negative affect on handling, or is it just a matter of originality that you would change them. Thank you for your content!

[@ModelA]

Thank you! The tube shocks are WAY too stiff for a Model A. The ride sucks.

[@shawn6632]

@@ModelA Great to know! Thank you I guess I'd better start collecting Houdaille cores then. 😞

[@ModelA]

Yes, for sure. You can occasionally find a whole set either new or rebuilt at swap meets.

[@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?

[@williamstamper442]

Your 29 Model A is in better shape than my 1950 Ford tudor sedan with a flathead v8 and retains the 6v system. I still drive it around town as it is. Right now it could use a radiator, lots of sediment even tho I flushed it twice. A new one from copper is around $650 and I just don't have that kind of money right now on disability.

[@ModelA]

Is there a radiator shop nearby? I take all my radiators down to a shop in Modesto. I can't afford new ones either.