Stuck Valves? Will it Run? 1930 Ford Model A Roadster Original Survivor Parked for Years!

[@BillB23]

That's one sweet old girl. Thanks, guys.

[@maggs131]

Very welcome 👍

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

The broken water neck was a shocking plot twist, great save with the brazed repair! I also enjoyed the daring use of birds eye view during start up!

[@ronosga4391]

It wouldn't hurt my feelings if you made longer videos, I know it takes a lot to put them together, but there always interesting.

[@jeffaulik3980]

Matt, start looking now to find someone to hang your Xmas lights. It's gotta be cheaper and easier than last year's debacle.

[@leslietarboxjr4287]

Really love those old rigs. Beats the hell out of the plastic and rubber cars we have now. Keep on keeping these old rigs on the road.

[@MartsGarage]

Can I ask for credit? Lol. Credit where it's due, fellas, you did a great job there. It's always nice to see another old timer back up and running around. always great to drop in and see what is going on at Srong's. All the best, Mart from Mart's Garage in England.

[@ModelARickLasCruces]

It's always a good idea to not reuse old head studs - buy a new set of grade 8 studs; cheap insurance that the head nut torques will keep the head on tight.

[@keithlalonde4308]

Nice to see Alex working with you guys. There's a lot of talented people working at Strongs Garage

[@nissmoguy]

the wonders of the modern automobile

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Matt + Jim, love the period tools, methods and snap caps!

[@aberration3869]

It’s lovely to see masters at work.

[@7tree1outlaw]

NO ONE in 2116 is going to be restoring a 93 year old Tesla 🙄 Beautiful old cars that are a wonderful piece of history!!

[@jerrypeal653]

Good point. I’m restoring my 1931 coupe.

[@ericargo9157]

Alex is the perfect addition to Strongs Garage, I hope to see more of him work with you guys.

[@Mercmad]

great to see a bit of T&A action.

[@nighttrainist]

Good to see you all again especially with a beautiful Model A.

[@davidwildridge8080]

What a treat to see you fellows wrenching on a Model A. Inspiration for us fans of yesteryear!

[@twentypdrparrott694]

I had a cousin, who has long since passed on, could set the points with one hand as that is all he had. He lost an arm in a combine years before.

[@paulwaite8019]

Great to see Alex again, it’s been a while. Snappy cap too! Cheers Paul

[@PaulinesPastimes]

What a beauty. The simplicity of the engine is beautiful too. 😊

[@johna1160]

Gotta love the old omnidirectional trouble light. Hits everybody and everything full on. I remember you could buy a heavy duty (incandescent) GE bulb called Rough Service that would survive more than a few drops or hits unlike regular bulbs that were always blowing from the slightest impact.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear johna 👍👌👏 Yeah, exactly. If I remember correctly, there are shields and glass covers existing for these types of lamps. As an interim solution I once even used kitchen aluminium foil (folded over several times) to direct the light away from my face. Best regards, luck and health in particular.

[@dickdaley9059]

I think I still have Dad’s “drop light” from the 1940’s with a half shield still tucked away in the garage. He rewired it multiple times during my time with him and it will remain with me as a fond token of our times together. I bet it will light up and shine bright today!

[@bertoltb13]

Always good to get a look at the workings of Strong’s Garage.

[@southsideronnie]

What a great car! A testament to the magic of the automobile!!

[@cratecruncher4974]

Nice to see a stored engine given a mild going over like that before dumping raw gas in and cranking away. Nice to see Al at Strong's. He learns fast.

[@johnhillside9105]

That's so interesting. I read, The Henry Ford Story and I have been hoping to see the workings of a Model A and the Model T also. The engine is really nice to be close to.

[@brianbethel9929]

Matt, Jim, great show. What a nice Model A. It's great you can use all the antique equipment in your shop. Makes the show authentic in many ways. Keep up the great work. Cheers from Wisconsin.

[@scotthandschug298]

Love your show😊

[@dfusit]

Excellent work boys. What a beautiful example of a Model A.

[@Awsom47Merc]

* Great old girl guys ! Glad you guys got it going ! 👊😎👍

[@micksterboone4517]

Serious jack action, she's a big un'.

[@No1Beaver]

Another great video, thank you. A beautiful A! Looking forward to Model T race coverage!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 Oh WOW, simply fantastic. What a wonderful cabriolet surviver. Congratulations 🎉 for the smooth resurrection. Very well done, guys. The engine runs and sounds quite well and very healthy. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards, luck and especially health to all involved people.

[@darrenvictoriathornhill1170]

Thanks for the awesome vid. Great rescue. 👍🏻. I love it when you go slow up to the torque esp on head bolts( nuts).

[@johnanchovie2b]

Lovely job. What a great old car!

[@DavidHorsnall]

Great episode!

[@stevenwithanS]

What a little sweetheart. Thanx for showing us.

[@davec9244]

Nice car nice job, thank you ALL stay safe

[@GSXR750ization]

Love your videos. I haven't seen any in a bit so made sure have notifications on. I really love the simplicity of the vehicles you feature and also the tools! Obviously not completely practical in today's world but the idea that something can sit for 70 years and in a few afternoons you could be driving around would seem like complete fiction to alot of people these days. I realize still on smaller size channel but if you guys ever get together like merch stuff some period inspired stuff would be real neat. Look forward to more videos. I watched the races on Curiosity Inc channel! Love that so much. If was do far I'd be at every one.

[@TheCrackerBox]

Hey, I just realized you guys had done a video a while back about the key cabinet my bad I forgot that I saw that video but thank you anyway love the videos

[@sulistiman]

That’s a beauty and all original too❤🎉

[@robertwalko2904]

Going to try to make it up there for the Model T races next season. Stay warm, guys!

[@blindbender88]

Good to see Alex working on something other than a Mini. Nice work!

[@robertjones7695]

The oil may look clean, but it will be oxidised after standing a few years. A full laboratory oil test is only a bit over £30 in UK and tells you a lot about the health of your engine as well as the oil. They send you a sample bottle, you fill in a data sheet about the car. You mail it and the sample off to them. A few days later, the test results pop up in your email. The service I use are very helpful over the phone if the results are puzzling. I'm sure similar tests are available where you are. Catching problems early is a lot cheaper than picking up the pieces! Clearly, there are no significant problems with that Ford, though!

[@joshonthetube]

Howdy, Agent Alex!

[@steveimhoff5646]

Nice work guys.

[@paulk3533]

Great job! Thanks for the video!

[@stevensheffield2059]

Thx guys great watch!

[@danielulz1640]

Good video, good resurrection, even if there was a small oopsie. Alex seems like a good addition to the team, hope to see him again atStrong's Garage. Hope that you all had a good Thanksgiving, and happy Halloween.

[@charleykeenan6171]

Always enjoy my visits to Strong's Garage! Learn more every episode, thanks for the great content!

[@neilpryce3356]

funtastic video guys

[@willardsmith2435]

Love your channel! When can I get a custom Strong’s Garage T-shirt? Just keep doing what you guys do!

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Here I am debating on getting a rib roast and braising it before baking,and you do an Elbow.I know mine will taste And smell better hot.I'll go out on a limb and give this episode an A+. Now that I've put my foot in it,I'd like to ask if you could tour their collection and share it??

[@smarternu]

Nice work. It is ready for another 100k miles. er kilometers.

[@79tazman]

I find it funny at Strong's Garage Al goes by Alex and when he is at the Cold War Motors Ranch he goes by Al LOL

[@Hanzyscure]

You blew his cover.

[@glennnickerson8438]

Matching coffee cups--nice touch! Might want to put names on them so you don't mix them up!😆 Thanks for sharing all that vintage goodness.

[@miltonmacedo9885]

E muito interessante colocar o Ford no ponto , invertendo o parafuso até que ele ache a posição certa da polia através do rebaixo interno . Meu pai possuiu um Ford 29 ou 30 , fechado , aqui tinha o apelido de guarda louça por assemelhar a uma CRISTALEIRA , meu primo também possuía um , já fizemos viájens de 300 km com o Fordinho . Gasolina , óleo por gravidade , bomba de óleo tipo pescador , sem pressão , freio barbante , não possuíam casquilho , era ferro com ferro , avanço do distribuidor por centrifuga . Eram muito simples , mas excelentes . Meu sonho era possuir um , mas os preços estão altos. Tenho 72 , possuímos vários carros , que hoje são antigos , na época eram zero .

[@Wooley689]

The format of this video was awesome.

[@Rottingboards]

I would have painted it green with a brush...but hey that's me. Thanks for the video.

[@alanwilliamson6421]

I just saw one of these for sale on my way home from work 😊

[@MervandtheMagicTones]

There's some debate in Model A circles about cleaning threads. Did you use a tap, or a thread chaser?

[@Terrymurnane425]

Great show👍

[@jamesbergeron8356]

Beautiful old survivor!

[@randyhughes5160]

They knew how to build them try that today you need a code reader a programer electric pumps fuel injection nice video

[@steveshoemaker6347]

She a runner now.....Thanks guy's...... Shoe🇺🇸

[@billbeyer657]

It’s Al…Mr Mini

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

You guys did a real nice job. Thanks for taking us along. Sweet car.

[@hotpuppy1]

Might have been able to reuse the head gasket. It doesn't look like this engine has run much if any since it was put together last.

[@billtorrence8102]

another great show guys

[@danjohnston3422]

What a pretty car. Good work, Matt, Jim et al.

[@dansshop]

Nicely done, excellent video! Resurrections are so fun.

[@LegendsWorkshop]

Those rags in #1 and #4: "BONJOUUR!"

[@TheTubeTube2]

How very satisfying! What a fine old Ford, hardly run in. 2d a pound… I remember when gentlewomen used knicker elastic to replace fan belts…those were the days… don’t make’em like that any more.

[@scotthandschug298]

I just bought a 31 Model A, sure wish you were closer!!!

[@YenaS-l7g]

Nice buggy great job fellas ❤🎉😊

[@rickardjohnson4524]

THANKS!!!... Thumbs Up Guys!...

[@MikeyMack303]

Great work! Beautiful original car!

[@eli1030]

The vintage tools! 😀 I love trying to figure out the brands (and if I already have one). The Plomb/Proto rubber mallet on the valves. That made me go a bit wild.

[@scottholtzman3161]

Love the old pickups, nice job bringing it back. My first metal repair was learning to braze. Enjoy what you’re team does. 👍

[@cobbleup]

Maybe try using “The Right Stuff” gasket goo instead of a regular gasket on the water neck to prevent stressing the ears??

[@saxman657]

That or the Toyota gasket maker. Both are great products.

[@TheCrackerBox]

Hey guys, I noticed next to your counter you have an old key blank cabinet and it says keys on top with a light . I think I have the same cabinet , I’ve been restoring it and trying to figure out what was on the top. Is there anyway you guys can show a better view of the cabinet so I can see what I need for the top of mine ? I know I’m asking a lot but I haven’t seen another one like it .. Thanks for another , Brother !

[@JosephSorg-j5e]

In my opinion the way that car looks this video Miss deceiving

[@tomstulc9143]

Thing of beauty.

[@jasonstorie8740]

I see a lot of brazed repairs on older things, is it as strong as stick, mig, or tig welding?

[@oldodger]

That trouble light is blinding...it's got to go or be modified with a shield. Kinda goofy the way it is.

[@danontherun5685]

So how did you repair the water hose housing? Old unrun sitters oil always looks fresh, sediments still in there though. A pal inherited his dads old farm with 50 gallon oil change drum, oil like new with 1" sediments in the bottom, uses the oil in his commuters. First I get an old sitter I release the pressure plate until the cork disk lets go, usually couple of weeks. I never ever stand edge on to old fans, had a few fly off and they will kill, always check for cracks at the bolt holes.

[@liljoeii6091]

Well that sounds really good Thank you for the video

[@quagmiredavis4117]

Marvel mystery oil helps stuck valves rings add to fuel on occasion add to oil Surprised you don't have it on the shelf it has been around since 1923 100th anniversary 2023 great video

[@vettekid3326]

You could tell it hadn't been run in quite a while. It looked like leaded gas buildup on the valves that you cleaned off.

[@sonnymoorehouse1941]

Great video !!!!!

[@dannmarceau]

"Cars with character."

[@bryanwithers4997]

Excellent.

[@russdavis1960]

NICE!!!

[@moparedtn]

Hey, is that Al from CWM? - Ed

[@saxman657]

Very nice. That’s a sweet valve spring tool. Can we get a source for it?

[@Rosskenpo1]

Paper match sticks under the water inlet ears keeps them from breaking.

[@christopherbennett4559]

I would buy that in a second. ❤

[@arthurscott4467]

To answer your question ,OF COURSE IT WILL RUN.😊

[@featherstonesgarage5293]

What is that tool you were using to remove the head studs?

[@AtomicReverend]

Hey can I ask you a quick favor. What is the brand on your valve spring compressor and the part number? I am doing my first Model A engine and that valve spring compressor is slick

[@gordonborsboom7460]

Scott-brite’s your friend……I heard someone say.

[@janbischoff3917]

gridding valves?