Survivor unrestored 1929 Ford Model A sedan review

[@jochenstacker7448]

Having a concourse winner unrestored car AND driving to and from the show, you sir are a legend. I tip my hat to you and am deeply enviable. May it give you many more years of service. This is what classic cars are for.

[@cobraboytnt1941]

I thought you were Doug, a surprise but a welcomed one

[@ModelA]

I hope you enjoyed it. Thank you!

[@cobraboytnt1941]

@@ModelA absolutely loved it

[@Valleyplant]

I also thought I clicked on a Doug video, and read this comment while the video loaded. I was very confused for a second

[@dedion-boutonondemand]

Doug wouldn’t touch such beauty

[@Joe-qs9fw]

This is a 1929 Ford Model A

[@mikesmith-po8nd]

Can you imagine how proud Dad was when he brought this car home to his family? Quite possibly the first car they ever owned. Dad was their hero. Then Mom and the kids piled in for a quick spin around town, or maybe a trip to see Grandma and Grandpa. Definitely a big day in their lives!

[@ModelA]

Actually... Great grandad was a dentist and bought the car just weeks before the stock market crash of 1929 that triggered the great depression. The car was purchased for making dental house calls. The car was seldom used. It got parked in the late 70's. Then it ended up in my hands and running again in the 2000's.

[@markhenry5294]

@@ModelA Good job keeping it in good condition. By the way, what kind of fuel do you use in one of these? Do you use any additives?

[@ModelA]

@@markhenry5294 No additives, just regular unleaded.

[@markhenry5294]

@@ModelA Good to know. Merry Christmas!

[@ctg6734]

Who are these folks saying putting new tires on a car is "restoring" it? So when I put tires on my rusty 1997 ford truck, I restored it? Hardly. That's just normal maintenance . Very nice model A you have there!

[@stevefarris9433]

Back in 1942 My Dad, Mom and us 4 kids made the trip from Oklahoma to Northern California in this cars sister. Forty five to fifty MPH makes that a long long trip. In 1946 my Dad lost his job in the munitions factory and we made the same trip back to Oklahoma in the same car.

[@ModelA]

Neat story. Thank you for sharing

[@gotmylk]

I just drove my unrestored 1929 Model A Murray Fordor around town with my wife and my nephews. A 35 mph ride that's more fun and gratifying than driving my 500hp corvette, 6 series BMW, RAM Rebel, Wrangler Chief, Saab 9-3, or 1985 V-Max. It's just cool and fun. Plus passersby absolutely adore it and you get more thumbs and waves than you can count. Coolest $3,000 barn find on the planet.

[@monarch1957]

Cars were so simple to repair in those days not like todays cars that have all kinds of electronics to go wrong.

[@ModelA]

Agreed!

[@Alexander-dn4rw]

New cars, some I can respect, but I do agree with you. I wish I could've been born atleast when everything in a car was mechanical, held on with nuts, bolts, and rivets. And also that you didn't need a PhD in software engineering to know how to work on it or tune it

[@gdownz1044]

Wayne Carini would love to see this fine Automobile. It doesn't get more original than that. The Model A has and always will be a Real Beauty. Very Nice 👍

[@ModelA]

He asked if he could buy it at the 2016 Concours. I didn't know who he was, just some short guy with a bushy mustache. My friend told me he had a TV show where he buys old cars for cheap, does a few things to them, and sells them for big $$ and brags on TV about how he screwed the seller and/or the buyer. Based on that info, I told him not just "no", but "hell no"!

[@Nancoman]

I owned a house that was built in 1952, and the original owner/builder stopped by, in 2004, to visit, and left a video tape of old family films for me to watch. Amazingly, his Grandmother stopped by for a picnic in one of the films. She was driving a Model A, and my street was made of dirt at the time. There were also horseback riders going up and down the street. Really, the star of the films was grandma pulling up in her Model A, I was flabbergasted. You have a beauty of a car, and looking through the windshield on your drive was just wonderful. Thank You!

[@waynegilchrist1596]

People are just a little bit weird when it comes to logical reasoning. Oil wears out, gas is burned up, and like these expendable things, tires, batteries, and brake shoes and pads wear away. They are designed to be replaced because they are designed to wear away because it's much more economical to replace a rubber tire than to replace a wheel! Restoration implies that something is brought back to a condition that it was originally in it's initial state from it's point of origin. Thanks for sharing this remarkable survivor. It's an awesome example of magnificence.

[@michaelbianchi22]

Paul is the kind of guy to be a lower energy Doug DeMuro. And I like it.

[@muziklvr7776]

Doug is annoying as hell. I prefer the much calmer approach here by Paul.

[@ModelA]

Thank you, guys! I'm not a pro. Just a regular guy.

[@miaugato93]

Why am I fascinated with these vintage cars, my grandparents weren't even born when this was made

[@ModelA]

For the same reason the rest of us are!

[@silentshiba1613]

@@ModelA yep we all have no idea but we like it but we do haha

[@leeoverbay5643]

True story. In 1948 our family moved to California from Indiana in a 1930 model A Ford. Remember, the car was already 18 years old. Not only did we voyage so far but we pulled 28 ft house trailer behind. No mechanical problems along the way, only a flat. Repair toolbox very minimal, unlike today. Remarkable car.

[@ModelA]

Yes!!

[@guarionex1961]

My dad was born in October 1929. You have a great car!

[@j81851]

This is a real treasure for us that love cars and history. Paul, you are so special and we really appreciate your genuine and whole hearted love of the Model A. I think your attention to detail is all but unprecedented in a day and age where people let the slick end slide so to speak. And your very robust defense of the drivability of the vehicle in the face of nay-sayers. But you point repeated made is well taken. Maintain the car to specs. Service it to specs. Keep up the maintenance as an on going and life time process and sweet ole tin Lizzie will love you back and serve you well. For decade after decade. I love your reference to he jellybean cars of today. Likely none of them will more than a faint memory in 20 years or less, let alone 90! What a great tribute to a great car, a great memory and history. Thank you with my heart felt thanks from a 69 year old that has had a 60 year love affair with cars. My hat's off to you my friend!

[@ModelA]

Very touching comment. Thank you, John! You're the best!

[@barryphillips7327]

Ford always was the 'working mans car'. Saying it is ''restored'' because it does not have it,s original tires is ridiculous! They would be UNSAFE, IF they still held air. NICE car VERY NICE! LOVE it.

[@rickshawphilippines]

My dream car

[@domineech]

I love that you drive your cars, that is what they were meant for. You probably put a smile on everyones face that sees you out driving.

[@295g295]

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[@danmccarthy4700]

It's amazing to me that a 90 year old car can exist unrestored like this, and in this good a shape. Very cool video. :)

[@ModelTTime]

I've always liked the Model A. This one is a real survivor. You're right about the oil. Antifreeze is another question that gets debated a lot. I've been using the "Green" antifreeze in my Model T for a couple a while. I haven't seen any problems with the radiator or head gasket. And it raises the boiling point a bit.

[@groovysanta4126]

I owned and drove a 1931 Deluxe Town Sedan from1962 -1982. It was a my first car and boy was it great. First, it was my college ride and then after Air Force duty, it was always a fun ride. In ‘67 I bought my second car, a ‘67 VW bug. I once got a ticket for driving too slow on a 2 lane hi-way. I was flat-out at about 45 on a slight up hill grade. The OHP officer who gave me the ticket was at the back of a 15 car back-up on a stretch of road with no where to pull over to let cars pass. He blew by the 15 cars to get behind me with lights and siren blazing and blaring! When I finally could pull over, he was hot, I think he was late for coffee and donuts. It was worth the $25 ticket.

[@MrManniG]

I never knew you could get a ticket for driving to slow? In germany, as long as you stick to the most righthand lane of the autobahn you could legally drive at 30 mph as long as the vehicle is theoretically capable and allowed to accelerate past 36 mph.

[@robertnussberger2028]

That cop is an ass. 45 mph was still a very fast speed for that time. Volkswaggens typically have a hard time climbing up hills, but atleast it was not a corolla at the era.

[@davidgiancoli2106]

I thoroughly enjoy your videos, and this one is one of your best. As a former Model A owner who's now in a wheelchair, these cars will always be near and dear to my heart. Thank you for bringing back many pleasant memories!

[@filipponseele7346]

You are a lucky man with your lovely wife and your Model A Ford. Great video.Kind regards Blacksmith F.Ponseele-Belgium(Ford -t 1915 owner

[@patrickchubey3127]

America needs another model A, affordable, dependable, simple transportation. An original model A would be enough car for me right now, but a new one would be nicer.

[@jimervin387]

I'll drink to that.

[@theoneandonlyrustyshaklefo6256]

Charles Larkin Ridiculous government regulations at that.

[@jimervin387]

You're talking about the kind of car which could really make America great again. If Trump was any kind of a leader, he would have challenged the U.S. auto makers to build one. It could even be environmentally friendly.

[@jimervin387]

@Charles Larkin All wheel drive and a hybrid? That's not simplicity. The Model A got you from A to B without all that. Maybe more consumers need to be reminded of Model A simplicity.

[@johnpurington6659]

You are right. It’s not restored. It’s awesome. And original or not. Tires don’t last 100 years. So…

[@crimtsun]

My uncle has a couple of these old Ford Model As. He's got a Tudor sedan, a pickup, and I believe he's currently restoring a coupe. I haven't had a chance to ride in one of them since I was little, but seeing this video has brought back some of those memories. Thanks for keeping another one of these great cars alive

[@jamesmusser6160]

Paul I really enjoy your posts in 3 ways. In my youth my friend Dave had a 29 A. It was a blast to ride and drive. I wish I woud have had a chance to buy it when he opted for 51 merc., Secondly your involvement with Radio. I was in Heavy Ground Radio in the USAF in the 60's. The Air COmm tower we had on North Mountain remote from Thule Air Base Greenland was 1241 ft high (tallest in Air Force). We had an AN/FRT4 LF AM Tx that produced 55KW, with 2 PA's that weighed 250# and drew 53 amps heater current. Lastly it nice to see some of california not connected to tinsel town, where people are down to earth and not afraid to show some patriotism. kudos. We enjoy the posts, and I have learned a lot about the A's.

[@ModelA]

Thank you all around! That is so kind of you to say

[@mafcawebmaster4237]

Love the fact that when you won the 2nd "Best Original" trophy, you were the only car in your class that drove the car to the show. When my 1931 De Luxe Tudor won a 1st Place at the 2014 MAFCA convention in Puyallup Washington, I was the only car in the entire Blue Ribbon class that drove their car to the meet - for me it was a 1000 mile round trip. Guess a little road grime didn't lose me too many points. These cars were meant to drive!

[@ModelA]

Thank you, Rick! I have seen your tudor you drove to the Puyallop meet. It really stands out. It's lovely!

[@paulwood9043]

I like the old cars the way they are built not all torn all apart or done all over with different motors or different dashes or tires like a hot rod. to me the original built is BEST.

[@emjayay]

Customized/Restomodded 1961 Lincolns etc. make me wanna puke. Go ahead and put a modern drivetrain and brakes in for far better braking and more power and economy and far less pollution, but don't put stupid wheels and lower them etc. for God's sake.

[@juancaorsi1805]

is not easy to find an unrestored Model A, you have a treasure , be proud,

[@ModelA]

Thank you Juan!

[@deangrigsby6448]

Take good care of her she is a great car.

[@martincarroll7470]

My Grandfather had his as his only car till he died in 1971, he lived in the city but rented garage space. When asked why he did not get a modern car, he said don't need one mine works fine.

[@justinsteele1003]

Paul, I have been watching your channel for awhile and have learned a ton from you. Just purchased my first Model A yesterday. 1930 Tudor. I am so excited to dig into my car. Drove it home but have some work to do to get it in mechanically sound condition again. Thanks again for the channel.

[@ModelA]

That's GREAT, Justin!! Let me know how I can help! Let's get you rolling in that tudor!

[@mgambuzz3]

While looking for a vintage Packard to replace one of my recent vehicles I'm selling, I started running into your videos on the Model A. I have owned over 30 vintage cars since I was buying in the 1980s, but never purchased anything earlier than a 1968. Your demo of the simplicity of the Model A reminded me of the reason I've held onto my 1970 Corvette - battery, fuel, distributor, spark, fuel pump, and 4 speed. If anything went wrong, it was a quick troubleshooting, and a short trip to the auto store to get it back running. I would likely be looking for a 4 door or convertible (yes quite a difference, but this is replacing my 1973 450SL - still have a little of that convertible bug). I've found at this point, and especially after the 450SL I enjoy the slower lane, the rumble of the engine, as well as admiring the scenery. I am a little wary of the safety aspects of this vehicle, but then again, I would likely be driving on back roads and ones with slower speeds (not the highways). Thanks again for your inspiration, education, and if I ultimately end up with a Model A vs a Packard, you'll be the first to know. Safe travels.

[@ModelA]

Excellent story! If you do end up with a Model A, please post a video so we can all drool over it!

[@terapan1742]

Paul don't tell Doug this but... It feels better when you review cars... He can't review the way I like it anymore. Subbed.

[@ModelA]

Thank you!

[@chrisdreyer8747]

In my first 5 years of my life my carted me an my brothers around in a 1932 A model. Mom’s dad gave it to her when she graduated from college ‘32. I was born in 1944. I remember the car so well... my oldest brother showed me how to step on the starter and make it bounce around the yard. I used hold onto the steering wheel and stretch as far as I could to reach the starter. Got me more than 1 trip to the woodshed. I just couldn’t doing it. Dad traded it in for a new 1948 Ford convertible. It rusted out by 1954.

[@ujijin3099]

That combo of the motor and transmission reminds me of the sound my grandfather's '71 International Scout would make when in 4WD.

[@CoBzu]

I was born in 1988 Czechoslovakia, but grew up playing the video game Mafia set in 1930s. That's when I fell in love with the cars of the era. I wish I would be able to take a ride in a Model A one day, let alone own one. I hope to buy an 1970s car (a Fiat 500, Citroen 2CV or a VW beetle) in a year or two to learn working on cars, and then slowly work my decades backward to hopefully get to 1930s one day.

[@ModelA]

If you ever find yourself in my area, send me an email.

[@CoBzu]

@@ModelA Thanks!

[@paulbrock2120]

I love my 1928 Tudor, it’s a June car and it always surprises my friends as she runs 50 to 55 with ease. However I like to run around 45 to 50.

[@wellsbengston4132]

Definitely original and unrestored. Engine rebuilds were just part of owning one and tires/brakes/clutch/hoses... are consumables.

[@osocool1too]

Watching your video, i had a big smile on my face all along. You are so fortunate to own such a wonderful car, which is lovingly maintained and driven. In closing, all the best to you, your family and of course, the Model A. 👍🍾

[@ModelA]

Thank you so much!

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

As much as I like the Model A, your collection, and your channel, the contemporary Plymouth Model Q and U were the superior engineered low-priced car of that era. But the Plymouth was also a little more costly than a Model A which may have made them too expensive for some working class families of that era. A side by side comparison of the Ford, Chevrolet, Plymouth, and Willys of that era would be an interesting episode.

[@ModelA]

They aren't in the same price point, and (just my opinion) the Ford quality is much greater, so not much comparison.

[@urbeke]

Ooops. Take care of the WINDSHIELD WIPER before you lose it. Great video and Thanks for sharing. Go Fordor Go 🌹🎶🎶🎶

[@davenkathy101]

Had a wild ride in 1963 to catch a school bus, 80 year old man hit 60 in half a mile, then 30 down a muddy mess for 2 miles. Most modern 4 WDs could not match it. Properly maintained and operated the 29 touring car was incredible. DAVE

[@omar_padilla]

Wow!!! This is my first time actually seeing anyone turn one of these cars on! Thank you for sharing this beautiful vehicle with us. Can't wait to learn more about these vehicles.

[@filipmilojkovic1173]

I'm so glad I found your channel, the 29/30 model a is my favourite car, I could never find other visors about them, but now I'm here, my dream place.

[@paulzumpf3612]

I like that you drive your cars.

[@ModelA]

That's what they're for.

[@mynameisJack8631]

Beautiful presentation of one of the best consumer products ever sold. Traffic around here sucks, so I'm stuck driving modern 60's Fords. Typically I like Fairlanes, Comets or Mustangs. 6's or 289's. Enjoy your Model A !

[@heartland96a]

That wiper floating around would have me taking it off after a short time driving lol

[@PaulinesPastimes]

My maternal grandfather drove off in his Morris Cowley one day in 1930, telling the family he was having it repaired and arrived home in a brand new 1930 Model A Ford four door phaeton with a spare wheel recessed into each front mudguard (fender). As you can guess, they were very excited. The car was faun over black with a camel roof and, I think, a burgundy coach line. I have only seen black and white photos of it and never met my grandfather. He died in 1948 and the car was disposed of. I wasn't born until the 1950's. You are completely correct about them being the best of their breed. How I would love to own one now. Like you, I would drive it everywhere. Love your channel. Cheers.

[@ModelA]

Great story. Thank you for sharing! What is stopping you from owning a Ford Model A? Get in touch with a club near you and ask for a ride!

[@PaulinesPastimes]

@@ModelA It's a lovely thought but I already have a 1960 Austin that I am very fond of and I only have room for 1 car. I am certainly open to the idea of going for a ride though! When we here in Melbourne finally emerge from lockdown I'm sure there will be the opportunity :-)

[@jimervin387]

I'd give you a ride in mine if you were in my area. You wouldn't be in England, would you?

[@PaulinesPastimes]

@@jimervin387 Thank you, that's a lovely gesture. I am in Melbourne Australia.

[@jimervin387]

@@PaulinesPastimes I might have known. Well if you ever get to Vancouver, B.C. (when travel becomes a little easier), look me up.

[@paullesho]

It would be great if we still made cars of this quality. I had a 31. I sure miss it. No synchronized 3 speed but like you if you shift just right it will fall into gear. Timing on the left and throttle on the right sort of has it's own cruse control on the flats. easy and fun to drive. I never took mine over 50.

[@ModelA]

Yes

[@ericatkinson9522]

My dad restored one of these in the 1980's. I cannot remember what year it was but I remember it had a trunk on the back and dual spare tires. Also, I remember he spent a lot of time rebuilding the wooden body frame. He said getting everything just right so the doors would line up correctly was the most difficult part of the restoration. I spent many hours with him in his shop while he worked on it. I never got to drive it. Nothing but great memories spend time with my dad and his Model A.

[@k6aaq64]

Paul - your videos are great. You speak well and the camera work as well as the content keeps me watching. Thanks for taking the time from your schedule to share with us. Much appreciated!

[@ModelA]

Thanks, OM! One of these days, I will get to post something ham radio related again.

[@peterrobinson5358]

Great video of your 1929 Fordor. I have had Model A's for 60 years now, and my favorite is my Canadian built Murray body. Best car God ever put on Earth. Mine comes out for a drive someplace most weekends. Weather permitting of course.Thank you so much for sharing your car.

[@bradbrown8759]

The closed in cab and water marks all over the fabric makes me want to drive it in a pouring rain. With a new windshield wiper arm. Lol! Amazing. It would be the bees knees as an everyday driver.

[@davidfischer5945]

Shortly after watching this video-which I enjoyed immensely-KZbin directed me to an archived commercial introducing the 1960 Ford Falcon. The footprint of both vehicles is about the same, but it’s amazing to see how much changed at Ford in only 30 years: 6 cylinders, electric wipers, hydraulic brakes, tubeless tires, coolant-fed heater/defroster, automatic transmission available, and so on. Big changes in a relatively short time-but a Falcon would never have the panache of a Model A!

[@brianmatthews9697]

Great car, but all Model A's are great. The dancing wiper would drive me nuts though!

[@ModelA]

We're willing to overlook the minor flaws in the ones we love.

[@heartland96a]

It could be called a survivor , it's had only replacement of typical wear parts

[@evanc6110]

Why did I click on this thinking it was Doug Demuro? Still watched. Edit: Seems like i'm not the only one lol. Good video though.

[@ModelA]

Thank you! Was it worth it?

[@evanc6110]

@@ModelA Yes. Very cool to see the unestored car stand the test of time. Also glad not to hear the words "quirks and features"

[@BaumgartnerRanch]

I have the same vehicle except mine has been restored at least twice, badly . When I purchased it, it had at least two different colors it had been painted. I stripped to bare metal, fixed the rust and repainted the correct color for the year, same as yours.

[@nickpanico5441]

Hey Paul thank you for sharing this video . Love your cars . Also thank for keeping her all original for they are only original once . Be well!!

[@sting1111]

Out of all the A s I have seen, this is one that is special. I hope it smells inside like history. Absolutely beautiful

[@ModelA]

It does!

[@frankortiz_HeroDad]

Man, now I want one.

[@ModelA]

Getcha one!

[@terrykeithley6183]

I have dreams of building a 28 or 29 pickup. Not a roadster pu, but closed cab. I'm 70 yrs young, lol.

[@rundllx3228]

This is a 1929 Ford Model A Fordor Sedan. Back in the day this was the best car a family could buy. Today i will take you on a tour to show you its wierd quirks and features. After that we will take it for a ride and in the end we will give it a doug score.

[@skyscall]

*_T H I S_* is a-

[@markcwynar6394]

Hi Paul, new to the model A craze, just bought a 1931 sport coupe, got it running great, thanks, learned a lot watching your clips, ya do it right! And you describing your original four-door Model A with loyalty! Thank You.

[@ModelA]

Good job Mark!! Congratulations!

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Funny how old cars were basically SUV's to deal with unpaved roads. We have gone full circle.

[@paulparoma]

Except most modern SUVs have little to no interior room, especially in the back.

[@tcdahn7]

I still have my father's owner's manual. After he passed in 2001, we finally cut down the chestnut tree that grew through the engine block. Someone bought it for $300. I have fond memories of the model A.

[@dejaydavisson9938]

Your videos are well done, and very enjoyable! Yes, model As were great cars and with parts availability today a very good choice for a fun collector car. Thanks for posting!

[@folday6169]

Brings back warm memories...like going fishing with a friend’s uncle in his Model A in the late 40’s!

[@rcbjewelry1221]

Hi Paul, I've been following you for a while now. I love all your post on KZbin! I just purchased an all original 1928 Fordoor sedan. It still has all its interior and some paint left. I am probably going to leave it alone. I also have a two-door sedan a good condition driver and another fordoor in need of a mild restoration. I enjoy your post. Thank you. Robert Bland in Taylor, Texas

[@phillipfielder675]

Amazing Vehicle, I Never Knew Existed !

[@eliasandersson413]

11:35 The windshield wipers bouncing around haha Really really nice car tho! I'm a 18 year old guy in Sweden and I just desided sometime in my life I have to get an old Ford! Love old cars :) (i'm 18 and already have 4 old cars hehe)

[@ModelA]

Good work Elias!!

[@eliasandersson413]

@@ModelA Thanks! :)

[@rogerhector8323]

love the noise the door makes when close it i repeated that a few times lol

[@madmax2069]

Yeah, replacing normal wear items (tires, hoses, belts, and a few other things) is not a restoration, it's just normal maintenance.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

That's exactly what I want. Just a decent looking driver. Nothing fancy. I almost had a nice 31 Ford but ended up passing on it because rear main seal was bad. I didn't understand until later a new seal was just 80 bucks and a easy job. I could have fixed it in a day. Oh well you live and learn lol. I'll find a good one soon

[@davenkathy101]

They ride and handle well, a foot of snow or mud will not stop them. DAVE

[@BustaHymen]

Great video! A friend of mine used to own a Fordor, first time I got to ride in it I was amazed - super comfortable and (as you say) very quiet. I certainly didn't expect that, I thought I was going in for a rough ride. For sure one of the best cars ever built.

[@lecilalexander4825]

Paul, as a lot I f people have said, we enjoy your videos on the Model A. They are a tribute to this car. You never showed the front or rear bumper in the video, are they still the nickel plated originals or have they replaced? Keep more of the videos coming, I enjoy them, Lecil Alexander

[@ModelA]

They are still original. You can see them well in the January 1st video I posted of this car.

[@matchbonusxp2579]

Yep, I too thought this was Doug Demuro.

[@skyscall]

I almost thought this was a Doug video

[@mlackey9812]

Completely concur. I too own a 'brace' of 1930 Ford Model A's and use them as daily drivers. A 5 window Coupe as well as a Fordor. I believe the Fordor's were/have been overlooked for a long time but are becoming much more sought after now.

[@mattfinish9634]

I have a 29 tudor in the same colors, also unrestored, driven weekly

[@danielfilippini5606]

That car had very good owners in its lifetime. Used but not abused. Just plain honest wear

[@ModelA]

Yes. It also has just under 70K miles on it.

[@DeLorean4]

I totally agree with your definition of "unrestored" , and with your usage of modern synthetic oil. I had synthetic oil recommended to me by an engine builder for my own classic car specifically because of the extra zinc.

[@jimervin387]

Considering the price, I hope you get more than 500 miles out of that synthetic oil before changing it.

[@matthewq4b]

You do realize that zinc (ZDDP) was not added to oil till after the second war right.

[@DeLorean4]

@@jimervin387 So long as the engine doesn't break within the break-in period, I'll be very very happy indeed.

[@DeLorean4]

@@matthewq4b My classic is from 1968. I just comment on these Model A videos hoping to pass as one of the cool kids ;) I'm no expert in tribology, but I'm guessing any improvement in oil technology is a good thing? Zinc in oil isn't like running unleaded in a car designed for leaded fuel, right?

[@jimervin387]

@@DeLorean4 Ya, if that happens your mostly on your own, at least around here.

[@stephenv6200]

I completely agree with your assessment of the 4-door. So many Model As are the Tudor variety and it sure seems to me that it would be difficult to get in the back of those. I'm in Southern California and have a 31 S/W Town Sedan and a 31 Deluxe Roadster and love them both. Great video. (Now get some 1929 plates for this baby!)

[@skn9895]

Great video! I have a '30 Fordoor sedan with a Murray body. It is nowhere near as nice as yours, though. It had suffered many indignities and sat outside for many years before I "rescued" it. It does still run, though! It will eventually be treated to a full restoration.

[@ModelA]

Good save job!

[@Schlipperschlopper]

The Ford Model A was the war winning light truck of Soviet Union that built the GAZ A and AA light truck under Ford Model A licence! Studebaker gave lizences to the Soviet ZIS and GAZ truck plant for heavy trucks too. You still find the Ford Model A Flathead in Russian GAZ and (converted to OHV) in the UAZ Jeeps.

[@danterry6328]

Normally I dig post War cars up to 1969. But this I a beauty.

[@winstonli8081]

Hopefully u mean American. European goodness only starts after 1969

[@danterry6328]

Winston Li: Of course. With few exceptions not a fan European cars. But motorcycles different story.

[@winstonli8081]

@@danterry6328 Thats sad you'll never get to appreciate the beauty of coachbuilding

[@danterry6328]

Winston Li: That’s true, I’m too long in the tooth and too short of time to start a new hobby. I’ll enjoy watching everyone else.

[@jamessweeny2010]

What a fun ride. Thank you for sharing your fine automobile with everyone.

[@richardofoz2167]

One thing I always notice when looking inside these vintage cars is how small they used to make people back then.

[@ModelA]

Yep!

[@johnmagill7714]

Now this is just my opinion..lol People back then weren't lard asses. They ate good. And worked hard. And kept better care of themselves and their belongings than we do today. Which kept them slim.

[@TheOriginalJphyper]

I have to disagree. The one vehicle I've seen with the most backseat legroom was a '41 Plymouth.

[@fordhotrod4670]

Thanks Mate for sharring, very nice video. Beautiful car, I have the ford Tudor Sedan 1928 in my garage and i drive it often :-) Keep on Model A'ing!

[@o2kala649]

With that ground clearance this is the 1929 version of a contemporary family SUV.

[@theeoddments960]

I guess we already figured to build up and not out in the 1920’s. Building up a car to be taller is the more economical and space saving way to make more room obviously not something America learned for a long time since american luxury vehicles were all long and low.

[@jamesslick4790]

@@theeoddments960 Long,Low,wide was all about styling. It sold cars!, So they kept it up from the 50's-70s It's true that taller is more efficient, but LL&W looked nicer, LOL.

[@theeoddments960]

James Slick yeah well it doesn’t work in today’s world where cities are getting more compact. Back then size, emissions and fuel economy wasn’t even a thought because stuff looked nice. Comparing a big full size sedan to a modern suburban you can see a ton of wasted room in old cars. Funny how much more economical we are as a society compared to back then in the little details.

[@theeoddments960]

James Slick and trust me I love big old boats I’ve got a 66 electra 225 thing is a blast but now that I compare modern vehicles to older I can appreciate the forward thinking the model a had in compact economy car terms.

[@jamesslick4790]

YEAH, WELL I never said IT DOES work in today's world, did I? YEAH, WELL, I didn't.

[@Apache1220]

thank you sir for posting theese videos. im only 72 and ive allways been impressed by model A fords. they took a lot of people a lot of places.

[@ModelA]

Thank you, sir!

[@paulwood9043]

They were easy to work on back then, not like today's front-wheel-drive cars.

[@raisin39]

I am enjoying your channel and the history on the cars. You remind me of the great teachers I had. Your a good person and yea you put smiles on our faces taking the rides.

[@ModelA]

Aww.. shucks... Thank you!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Beautiful vintage. ( almost antique )

[@bobmo1990]

Thanks Paul, Great Video and I look forward to seeing more. I just, yesterday, got my 1930 Model A roadster, and once the rain stops I'm looking to do some cruizin. Enjoy. Bobmo

[@ModelA]

Good job, Bob!!!

[@MrManniG]

Wow, if some peuple really think putting new tires on a car is restoring it than i can say i restore my 8 year old car twice a year...

[@ModelA]

Just read some of the comments from the video I posted January 1st about this car.

[@Sashazur]

You buy new tires twice a year???

[@MrManniG]

@@Sashazur no, i got two sets of tires, one set for the winter and one set for the summer

[@thommytheboy8420]

I love your sedan it's a really nice example of a model a, I also have an un restored model a sedan, its a 1930 town sedan that used to be my grandfathers, I've just built a new engine for it (although it is a little hopped up) and I have a laycock overdrive for it too, I love driving it, I just wish it was as tight and smooth as your sedan