The Ford Model A as a Daily Driver for a Year

[@MustObeyTheRules]

Id have no problem driving that every day, I love seeing them with original engines too. The older engines are the coolest part

[@shikat2371]

I'd have no problem driving that either as long as my workplace is just 5-10 miles away and I won't have to use the freeway to get there.

[@ReallyRyan.]

MustObeyTheRules You would have a problem, many even, when you consider that it doesn’t have good brakes, it doesn’t have tight steering, it can only go a max speed of around 45 mph, it isn’t air conditioned or heated, it doesn’t get good traction on a wet road or snow compared to a modern car, it isn’t well insulated so you get a lot of outside noise, no air bags or seat belts or tempered glass for crash safety, etc. I could go on, but I think you get the point. You wouldn’t want to drive that every day. It’s fun as a sunny day, once a month/week car, but not a daily driver because it’s highly impractical for modern driving and what we’ve come to expect and want as standard.

[@DarkLinkAD]

I thought they had a heater box, near the exhaust manifold... A lot of people drive without A/C in the summer. My old jeep has no issues in the summer :) Edit: Manual steering and Manual brakes too (no hydraulic)

[@shikat2371]

The Model A was built just to go from point A to point B faster than you would by foot and/or by horse carriage. Very basic. The power steering system was still in its infancy when the Model A was built. Air conditioning was installed only in luxury cars and did not become standard until the late 1930s when Packard became the first car manufacturer to offer air conditioning unit in its cars. Model As were built to drive on dirt roads as there were no freeways nor paved roads at the time those cars were built. That's why driving slowly is the best solution to prevent any unintentional swervings on a wet road, though I'd rather leave the Model A at home and take the bus or drive my other car instead to go to work on a rainy day.

[@amsnare]

Our parents and their parents drove these and survived ..we have it easy today - maybe too easy ! As to belts and bags, glass and alarms, often , I opine that we are better off without them ! Particularly the alarms!

[@midos6767]

My grandfather's first car was a 1930 Ford Model A which he purchased "brand new" for approximately $700 from a Ford Dealership during that model year. He owned his model A for approximately 10 years according to what my father told me

[@josephmurtagh3570]

Classic truck. Com

[@briand4000]

I find myself wanting one more each time I watch these videos. Just something so elegant, simple and pure that harkens back to a simpler time; it's pure Americana.

[@ATSF1927]

I bought a 1927 Ford Model A in 1943 for $10. I remember they did have an electric box heater that was extra. Great memories :-)

[@charlesklass4209]

How'd it do on gas during the war? I've always wondered if it was a pinch with ration stamps with model A's and etc. because their gas mileage isn't exactly legendary...

[@sikusuyu]

damn you still alive?

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

At the age of what..16? I was born in 1940 and hell I got my 1953 Mercury in 57'. I hope you are still up and well.

[@paulgracey4697]

My Dad's first post-WWII car was a Model A he bought from a farmer who had had it on blocks to use the engine and rear wheel to drive his buzz-saw with a belt. As bought it was a two door, because two of the four doors were missing. It eventually did gain back those other two as we kids were enjoined to sit right up against the one remaining back door at first. The bench seat in front was also missing, with Dad on an upturned apple crate and Mom on an orange crate. Those were made of wood back then. I remember well that un-shock absorbed suspension. Despite my diminutive six year old body, I was bounced high enough to hit my head on that high back seat roof when Dad hit a bump in the road at near top speed.

[@lobmin]

I love stories like this, youtube comments at their finest

[@imranazimviolinist]

COOL! Thanks for sharing this interesting read!

[@algrayson8965]

Paul Gracey - Parents who did something like that today would lose their kids and go to jail. I remember sitting in my Dad's lap as he drove. Standing up in the back seat floor, holding on to the front seat back. Sleeping on the filler panel under the back window. His first car with (lap only) belts was a '63 Olds 98 4 door. Pink champagne metallic.

[@twizteddreamz5150]

Paul Gracey bet you do it again just to spend time with them lol. awesome story

[@pilotgeorge2000]

Wow. Thank you for sharing

[@troyadamson8618]

I learned to drive a stick when I was 15 in an Uncle's 1937 Ford. This was back in the 70's. He taught me to double clutch it. He restored antique cars but that was almost to new for him. He preferred them from the teens or earlier. What a beautiful collection he had. I really enjoyed driving that '37 Ford. I will never forget it. He did not update them either. He restored them just like the day they rolled out of the factory.

[@Carstuff111]

I know this is an old video, but, I have to give props for driving this car for a year as your primary car!! I am one of those strange people that would love to have one of these as a daily run about!

[@postxtito]

I wish things were still that simple, I love the color.

[@antonioederlopezlopez7341]

Same

[@michaellong6052]

I drove my 1931 pu full time from 1985 to 1993 two years in high school four years in college over 300.000 miles I now have 1929 town sedan drive 12.000 plus a year

[@robertgiese4913]

Nice job for a one year project. I enjoyed reading about it. I would like to relate my experience driving my early ‘30 Model A standard coupe as a daily driver for 7 years. I had ‘35 Kelsey Hayes wheels on mine, no shocks, I installed a radio with the antenna on the left rear bumper. I installed a four-bladed fan for extra cooling. I did use a paper air filter on mine and heard all the horror stories about fires but never knew of anyone personally who had a fire. I lived in San Diego at the time and it was a daily right-lane car to and from work, a distance of about 12 miles. I did hit 65 mph once but it seemed the fenders were about to become wings so I never did that but once. I belonged to MARC/MAFCA of San Diego, a dual affiliated club, and attended many Model A events on weekends. Mine was the Washington Blue also, with straw wheels. In all those years it only left me stranded twice, both times due to a bad condenser. So I always carried two of them. I did park it for about two years while I went overseas, but when I came back, it started right up, as I expected it would. I still love them and now I live in Florida where the extreme heat and advanced age makes it impossible for me to own another. Would that I could...

[@sofa67]

I drove my 1931 Model A every day from August 2014 until November 2015. We had one brutal winter, and my car sat outside. I spent the first month getting some bugs worked out, after that it was great. I had very few problems in the over 12,000 miles I have put on it, and it never once left me stranded. I sold my modern car to buy it, and have no regrets. My car is stock, including the 6 volt system. Started up at 15 below zero with no issues. The manifold heater worked pretty well, although if I were to keep driving one in the winter I would add a hot water heater. Fantastic car, and the club support, at least in my area, is great. Only reason I am not driving it daily now is I do not want to put it through the salt again. But the car was super reliable. Long distances did take a little longer, but not terribly in the scheme of things. Great car. Haggerty would not insure my daily driver LOL.

[@willcarr9177]

I would love to buy one as my daily driver! I'm only 18 but I hate modern cars they are so boring and lifeless, you don't even have to know how to drive anymore now adays

[@lclaughton]

With the addition of seat belts makes this a very safe car. The belts will hold the driver and passenger in the cab where it will hold up in a roll over. This gentleman has made wise decisions and why not he is an expert in the Insurance industry. Great video and will be tuning in on some every day driving and be following his blog. .My wife and I are now 40 year members of the Model A Ford Club of American and what a great organization it is and why is that? Its the people who own and drive the Model A Ford!!!!. We have 5 Model As in our family including a couple of roadsters...What fun they are!!!.

[@jeremyray1573]

Nothing more fun than this hobby! Love my Model-A!

[@cameraman4brainiac]

The only car I currently have is a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger, and it is a beautifully spartan automobile. It has no power steering and sports 9" drum brakes all around, it has no A/C and crank windows. Of course, it is backed up by the venerable and indestructible 225 Slant 6 and Torqueflite transmission. The way I see it, there are just that many fewer points of failure on that car. It is 45 years old and I would be willing to bet that in 45 years from now, it will still be running like new. I don't believe that I could say that about a new car made today.

[@halloranedward]

Luke Marine the slant 6 was the apex of american engineering, no telling how far it might have gotten

[@Harpplayer504]

+Joe Miller My brothers first car ,was a Dart with a slant 6.

[@koastephens9633]

Until a few months ago a 66 dart wagon was my only ride. Slant 6 225. It let me down far less often than the Volvo that it replaced. As a bonus I knew there were no car thieves that knew how to drive a 3 on the tree. Something I can't fathom is why people have a hang up about A/C and power gizmos. I know heat. I grew up a hill away from the Central Valley in California then lived in Dallas for 7 years. I had a car with A/C once and I never turned it on. They're the cause of a summer cold. There is a good argument for disc brakes though.

[@michaelmouraview6415]

Sounds like my first car out of high school. A 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger with the same options, none. But it was a good first car. Learned a lot about mechanics with this car. Very easy to work on. If I had any ambition to restore cars, I probably would have kept it.

[@algrayson8965]

Koa Stephens - A/C is great for not sweating your clothes down on the way to the office. My sister's '49 Ford had the optional heater!! Dealer installed. And a radio (AM only of course) with an under-dash control panel. The on/off/volume and tuning control knobs were connected by mechanical cables to the radio, which was mounted on the firewall over the transmission hump. Vacuum windshield wipers! Not the deluxe ones with the vacuum booster pump in the fuel pump. They stopped when she stepped on the gas and went high speed when she let off on the pedal.

[@salemcripple]

I always laugh at people when they say they can't live without "insert modern convenience here". People survived just fine before without it. What's so wrong with doing the same now? I have no problem using antique machines over new crap.

[@halloranedward]

it's against the law.

[@mistacappuccino2726]

halloranedward What an uneducated statement. It is legal, as long as it's registered properly. If it wasn't legal, why would he be driving it every day for a year?

[@MrHillbillyjoe]

halloranedward You don't know jack shit about anything do you. You can drive what ever you want, whenever you want as long as it has insurance on it and current registration.

[@halloranedward]

MrHillbillyjoe that is incorrect. since the year 1970 it is against the law to manufacture any auto that does not meet federal specifications, you can buy this antique and drive it ( with insurance and registration, ) however it is a federal crime to design it, manufacture it or sell it new, now do you understand ? ,,,,,, I would recommend the book " pioneers engineers and scoundrels" by Beverly Rae Kimes If you would like to learn jack shit about anything.

[@mistacappuccino2726]

halloranedward Yeah well the Ford Model A was built before 1970, if you didn't know already. How ignorant can a person be?

[@Cammi_Rosalie]

My car is not that old by any means, but it's "old" if you ask the kids.. It's a 1984 Pontiac Fiero (and yes, it has had the recall work! No fires.. which by the way, were in about 1% of only the 84's, and most of them due to car being driven too hard) Anyway, it has no power -steering, Manual 4-speed, crank windows, no power seats, no AC (it's equipped, but the Freon leaked out) and the well-known and reliable "Iron Duke" 151 ci (2.5 l) 4-banger. It was my DD for 4 years, problem-free, (until some asshat poured sand and water into the fuel tank while I was at a party one night. But a drop of the tank and a good cleaning out fixed that.) and still WOULD be my DD, but I need a starter, battery, and a set of nearly impossible to find, therefore expensive as hell, 215-60R-14 tires. I love my "old" car and don't really want anything else newer. But that all said, I would LOVE to have an old 30's Car. Maybe an Oakland/Pontiac.

[@donalfredisaac]

I learned to drive in one of these cars back in 1958 but my father sold it a year later because I abused it. Up to this date I miss it. Nowadays they are quite expensive here in Mexico, but if I had one that´s all I would l drive. Instead, I still own a VW beetle. which is also lots of fun to drive. I find modern cars boring to drive. Yours is beatiful, I like the color too. If I were you I wouldn´t ever sell it.

[@shiftintohigh5564]

Always liked the Roundabout Show. Sorry they are gone. Great interview, Thanks guys!

[@skibbereen222]

This is a terrific series and absolutely validates the style and mission of Hagerty Ins. I'm a Hagerty customer and thank you living your customers' hobby. Nicely done !

[@dannyallen4801]

Love the car .I Bought a 30 blind back last May . I have it back together enough to drive now, I drive it to work on Friday a lot and around my hometown. I really enjoy driving it ,it's my first a model. I've put around 800 miles on it in the last five months. Danny Allen Oxford ms.

[@robertgiese4913]

As the former owner of a 1930 Ford Model A standard coupe with rumble seat, who drove it as my work car every day for seven years, I feel qualified to speak about at least one electrical problem. I got stranded once and called a friend, Bill was already an antique then, (he drove them when they were brand new,) even then. I described the problem, he said it sounded like a bad condenser and that he would bring me a new one. He brought two because, as he said, they’re just not very reliable. So we installed the new one, it started up right away and I was never left stranded by a bad condenser again because I took his advice and always kept a spare. During my period of ownership I was also a member and officer of the MARC/MAFCA, the only dual-affiliated Model A Club in America (back then, not sure about now), San Diego chapter. When I had a chance to pass this on to our technical director, who was, OBTW, a mechanical engineer, he agreed with my friend Bill and said that he would make sure that all the members of the club were aware of this, if they weren’t already. Now at age 72, (I caught up with my antique friend cuz he’s waiting on me), I’d love to have another Model A (Victoria body) but I’ve read and heard too much bad press about model A’s and the death rate of passengers involved in accidents. I’m skeert! So now I’m content to toodle around in my 2004 Cadillac XLR. Best wishes to all you antique automobile owners.

[@OldCrowsClassicCars]

I hate modern cars so much that I drive a 63' Rambler daily, forever! It was my first car, and has never let me down. I've never owned a modern car, and don't intend to. I thought I was the only one that did that sorta thing, but hey, it''s great to know someone else does it too.Parts are cheap, extremely reliable and easy to replace if necessary. Long live the REAL cars!!!

[@veltonmeade1057]

I live in MIchigan and this is a great story and my first time watching it. I have wondered how it would be to drive one daily and the overall mechanics and repair of such an older vehicle, and he was very smart to replace the old panel glass with safety glass.

[@darkmagician1184]

It's great to see how cars have evolved by generation: 1900s: Model T - we no longer have to bring our horses everywhere 1940s: Model A - we can now go fast enough that we can move out to the country and commute 1970s: Tbird - lets go as fast as possible, who cares about gas or safety 2000s: Fusion - lets use as little fuel as possible, be extra careful 2030s: Corporate - lets not even bother driving anymore, the car can do it

[@nobodyimportant2784]

More like 2020s honestly

[@williamclifford9079]

The model a was produced from 28’ to 31’

[@PeteS_1994]

@@nobodyimportant2784 Self driving tech is not that refined so I would think it is 2030s or even 2040s.

[@frankbergmanII]

I drove a Geo Metro for 3 years

[@LucaTheSkunk]

bless your pour heart! D:

[@jameslandon4126]

frankbergmanII I feel your pain. I drove an '85 Dodge Colt hatchback and it was a death trap even when it was new. I even had a '77 Chevy Chevette back in the day and it almost killed me. I sold both cars for less than $400 combined and bought an '81 Ford Fairmont and it lasted for 12 years before I sold it due to NY winters finally rusting it out. I put 270,000 miles on it and it never let me down except I replaced the water pump. Needless to say, I've been a Ford guy since 1984 and they have always treated me well. I owned other GM and Chrysler cars/trucks over the years and regretted doing so shortly after.

[@mmichaeldonavon]

+frankbergmanII I did too. That Suzuki engine was bullet proof! I had the "3 banger." With the AC on, 38 miles per gallon - with the AC off, 42! Loved the hatch back - carried all of my tools and some spare parts in the back. The car was my "airport car." Had that car for many years. Easy to work on, although the heater fan motor was a "bear" to change! Still running fine when I sold it. Had a front crankshaft oil seal leak when I sold it - told the new owner about it. He's still driving it! N-6395T

[@scotttatum4944]

how did it feel to have less power than a car from 1930? :P jk.

[@barrythacker7281]

I had a metro 3 cyl 50 mpg great car

[@inexconst]

I have a 31 Slant Sedan that now has a Schwalm's reconditioned motor that performs like a new 31 car. Can cruise all day long at 50 and also installed new brakes with cast iron drums so she also has fade free brakes that can "Stop on a dime" I plan on taking a road trip this summer to Canada from Maryland with a couple of fellow antique car buddies

[@user-uz2bk1hs4c]

Apart from the paint its a classic mafia looking mobile

[@allennance949]

He talks a lot planer than Brokaw.

[@nazimelon6653]

you know, 40 hp for an 80 year old car is not bad imo... 40hp? some "modern" cars (1990-2005) had engines not far from that. i mean, why not use this as a daily? you have enough space, its closed and has got a conventional transmission. i´d take it.

[@atranas6018]

yes you are right but modern cars with that much power must be having small engine 800cc and below.

[@abseconPC]

Nazimelonhamster prius gas motor is 75

[@nazimelon6653]

opel corsa Renault clio fiat punto opel adam And so on These are european small cars, many over here dont have as much power. they are light and efficient, meant for town-use mostly.

[@Thanoric]

Those "modern" cars had 98-99% efficiency engines and were amazing economy drivers. Just don't expect amazing hill climbing or blazing speed, which those cars were not made for.

[@MRoesterreicher1]

lol "98-99" efficiency...

[@skoplpnews9450]

I've owned mine for 13 years now and half of the time it was my only car - only I was living with my family, so there were modern "backup" cars, but it definitely is a great reliable car - still a great project using it as the only means of transportation for a year 👍

[@JDvintagemi]

I'd like to see all the videos. There's only a handful on the website left.

[@jonphillips2951]

My grandparents had a Model A in the 1920’s and 30’s. In the winter they would drive it with out water in the radiator due to freezing. They would drive it until the engine block turned cherry red and pull over to wait for the engine to cool down. My father also told me you could run the car on kerosene in emergencies and it would emit blue smoke.

[@martyjoseph9507]

Way better than my 365 days on a motorcycle in southern Wisconsin. Some winter storms I didn't want to go home from work. Hopefully I can still look at the website.

[@ad356]

im surprised it didnt have an oil bath air cleaner. i have a 1948 farmall cub it has an oil bath air cleaner. in allot of ways my tractor is similar to this car. 4 cylinder, flat head, updraft carburator. if you adapted an oil bath air cleaner you would avoid the risk of a paper element catching fire.

[@cpufreak101]

The issue with the oil bath's though is compared to modern filters they require a lot more upkeep, he probably didn't want to deal with that

[@richbooth8948]

There a few items that are more than stock on you Model A. You have a modern key, distributor and second brake light. I believe the 30 came stock with just driver’s side light.

[@weston9106]

The close up of his bald spot at 5:30 really tied the video together nicely!

[@landenschooler6726]

How did you keep warm in the winter when the housing around the exhaust manifold is missing?

[@edspencer7121]

What were the failures ? Rain and wet ignition wires? Excellent video.

[@curtchase3730]

Yes, I know this video is quite dated, but being a marine mechanic, smaller boat engines use a sort of an air filter, called a spark arrester. It prevents a back fire from flaming out into the engine bay. I own a 1955 Chris Craft runabout with just a more modern version of that Model A engine. It has an updraft carb and fitted with a metal mesh spark arrester. Just having that would filter out larger debris at least. Running with NO nothing on the intake is suicide for the engine IMO.

[@AtariFTW]

what is so special about a model a daily driver? I restored a model a just like that one and it didnt have sissy radial tires. It handled great! The brakes worked as good as any modern car. It was a great little car! I liked how you had full control of everything, which includes the brakes. You can adjust the brake bias any way you want. Too bad it wasn't my car. I would drive a model a every day if i could. I would restore one and no craigslist bought promo B.S.

[@sophdog1678]

Is it like a Model T, where you have to grease and lube all the suspension and steering points every 500 miles? How long do plugs and points last? What sort of fuel - regular unleaded? These are the sort of things I need to know about daily driving an A - not how you carry groceries, or whether you have a cupholder.

[@marqueschoeb625]

Have i skipped a part or they did not talked about MPG ?

[@ethancook4465]

I love to watch videos of older cars because it makes my 1971 CHEVY truck seem brand new lol

[@Jauntyxombie]

ive been driving the same 85 Pontiac for the last 11 years and just picked up a 1950 dodge/Plymouth i hope to have going this fall

[@salazarich]

I like the Henry Ford spirit of spartan, simple, reliable, strong, and inexpensive transportation.

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

Great video. Thanks. The LED tail lights are a great improvement.

[@Autorat81]

@jesustorres85 You are right...thanks for calling me out on this! I had been in the car for eight hours leading up to this filming traveling from Northern Michigan and it was about 95 degrees that day. Which explains all the empty water bottles in the back seat. Craig...thanks for this video, it was a lot of fun...even if it was a toasty day outside! -Jonathan Klinger

[@drewtan5493]

One word sums up this man and his car AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! I am so jealous Would love to try his experience in a model T At the moment I drive around in a 1962 Holden

[@johnmorgan4368]

I have an 06 Focus as my daily driver since I bought it new 13 years ago and it has never left me stranded, so I think that's a big improvement over his car.

[@099las]

Yeah lets see in 70 years, then come back...

[@chikitabowow]

Damn that's cool, i love when people daily drive old cars. Myself i'm driving a 1964 Volvo Amazon during the spring, summer and autumn (not the winter due to salt on the roads). And even though it's a lot newer than a '32 Ford, it's still an experience every time you drive it.

[@Foock57]

Great video!! Here in my city (Cordoba, Argentina) there is a guy who uses his "A" almost every days since YEARS!!!

[@BoxerDogs]

Could you put modern day rims and tires on that? Will it still run ok?

[@debluetailfly]

Lots of old cars had no heater. I have a couple of blankets my Mom said were lap blankets. Just long enough to cover the laps and legs of two people.

[@jimwagner6260]

Any updates? Where is the car now?

[@blackr0se]

This video was longer than the entire 365 days of A series!

[@spot138]

GREAT! Idea for a show concept - how classic oldies rank next to modern automotive standards.

[@michaelanthony7000]

definitely going to look into those led tail lights

[@patrickquirk-qz8ri]

Led 3rd brake light in back window is a good safety item

[@pcisbs6147]

I used to Love mine! I would just put a K&M air cleaner on it. The Block can crack, if you don't have the Spark Advance set correctly.

[@danwat1234]

wow I learned something. So I can't seem to find a definition for the word 'tudor' it seems like it was just a type of model A that Ford made. I wonder if they eventually changed it to 'two door coupe' kind of how the physical trunk in the back became a part of cars later.

[@CVD-di1xn]

If I had to restore a model A, I would do exactly what you have done. But, probably not as good. Very nice job.

[@thistime4you]

When we lived in central New Hampshire we had a neighbor across the street with a 1928 Ford tudor and drove it year round, snow, sleet and all. Not a problem

[@antsflorida4092]

Another thing to remember about the Model A is that there is obviously no power steering, so when you are traveling above 35 mph or so you have to be careful and you shouldn’t really take your hands off the wheel because the car has a little wiggle room on the wheel. Additionally, especially in areas where it gets really hot in the summer like where I live in Florida, always look at the temperature thermometer at the front of the hood, if you aren’t watching and you don’t have enough water/coolant in the radiator it will start to steam and boil over, not to mention damaging engine components

[@ajnevitt]

I drive a 62 Fairlane and a 59 F -250 both are stock and original. Both have great heaters!

[@brianmartin5601]

Where at in Northern Michigan

[@chriswatts7349]

2door sedan Vicky L4motor was used in ww2jeeps as well, that motor probably went through several familys daily use before it sat for years id say its doing pretty well for a vehicle going on a hundred years old.

[@caveman_period6282]

I wonder if there Is a possibility to install an oil bath air filter in this car. No worries with having any danger of engine catching fire just in case.

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

A friends dad drove his Model A pickup almost every day,and this was in the early 1980's. It did most of the things he needed,and it seemed quite reliable. I can't see how really difficult a year driving that car would be so long as it was properly restored and in good condition when You started out. I've seen far worse cars on the road,and they were far more modern!

[@algrayson8965]

Oldbmwr100rs - If you don't want to replace points, condenser, rotor and plugs every 5,000 miles you can get electronic ignition that fits into the original distributor without modification and platinum-iridium spark plugs. For shows you just put the original parts back in.

[@carcinitron]

my first car, 1930 coupe. all thru high school, kept it running with a screwdriver and bailing wire.... literally. wish i had it back. in 1954 you could find gas at 10 cents a gallon. it had electrical issues so i gutted it and rewired with aircraft cable. surplus with boeing numbers on it. never had another problem. wish i had it back.

[@pierce_arrow1798]

What do you have to do to maintain a model A ford?

[@ebookpioneers]

A 2-door sedan? Isn't that a contradiction in terms?

[@TheGuyFromUme]

+Charles Seper Well Mercedes got away with calling their CLS a "four-door coupe"...

[@justinleggett4529]

+Charles Seper "Tudor"

[@ebookpioneers]

+Justin Leggett ~ Ohhhh . . . that's what he's saying. (Dope slap.) Thanks!

[@AlagomSwede]

+Charles Seper It is however called a Tudor because it has two doors, whereas the four door version is a Fordor. If I remember correctly, the sedan body style has to do with an A,B,C pillar configuration, with separate sections for engine, front seat and rear passenger seats, not necessarily door configuration.

[@lobmin]

AlagomSwede But what about a 60's 2-door post(non hardtop) car, isn't that a coupé(not a sedan) even though it has the 3 pillars?

[@TruthOldSchoolStyle]

Model Ts only had a Brake Strap on the drivetrain, right?

[@igortretsnom]

where did you get the LED tail light inserts?

[@cpufreak101]

Likely custom made

[@PotatoGunsRule]

In 2004 I drove a 1975 Pontiac Bonneville 4 door all the way from WV to MI and back. That's 1,400 miles plus all the in-town driving in Michigan and the trips to South Bend, IN and Benton Harbor. It was great driving that old bomb and gasoline was cheaper then.

[@aviatorsbh]

@NathansBackwoods Be glad that you can do so! I can ONLY dream of driving vintage cars like the model A.

[@thunderduckie01]

Can we get a link for the new tires?

[@allanb3blues]

does anyone know the name of the blue paint?

[@wurly164]

Blue paint...you’re welcome

[@paperbackwriter4145]

Cobalt blue

[@VitalMusic217]

It left you stranded 2 times and the engine cracked... thats reliable for you?

[@clockguy2]

Balanced crankshaft would be my choice for upgrade. Model As are heaven to drive seeing the world at 45 mph. They will almost go anywhere a jeep will go.

[@critchley3819]

I am Aussie my grand dad drove a model A until 65, the family did not like this so bought him a new car, this ended his life of driving as he could not get used to it, he would put it in gear and spin the wheels, take of all over the road, the cops took his license, I remember going along Tascot straight between Gosford & Woy Woy when he opened it up it nearly hit 60 on the speedo that was a circle thing in the bottom of the gauge cluster, I remember my dad & my Irish uncle working on it and arguing, but it always seemed my dad was right, my uncle seemed good a swinging on the crank when the battery was flat and coming out with language about jesus fu crist at the age of twelve this was like he was talking Irish and thought it was great, my uncle Lyn took it back down to Sydney and it was lost in a flood, I could go on about cars but it would have to be in a book, I would like to tell you all about my Dads Hudson one day but that's another story..

[@TommyboyGTP]

Do you still have the car?

[@radiodave1]

Great video... is it just me or does he sound A LOT like Tom Brokaw at times?

[@EmilyTienne]

Dave Arthur , that’s nightly news. I’ll see you here tomorrow.

[@Arabhacks]

I rode around in a model A for nearly 4 years, confirmed. Changes that were done included an alternator in place of the generator and electronic ignition. The old stuff had actual electrical contacts that produced excess electrical noise. And the original fuel tank was drained and a modern outboard motor fuel tank was placed on a platform on the rear, this is a pickup so it does not look out of place at all. I am going to put shocks and radial tires as well as disc brakes on it.

[@shanedarden369]

Great experience.. I'm jealous.. wish I could do that myself

[@tylerallen3876]

Same color combo as one of my grandpa's model A's(except that this one is not dusty and in a barn)

[@corneliuspalahniuk345]

When I got my license at 16 my dad gave me a 73 bug I'm 31 now and still drive it cheap and reliable and at the time I hated it but now it's so cool thanks dad

[@SgfGustafsson]

Didn't mention the new distributor cap, and perhaps non original internal components. Great car, but I see no reason to change the distributor.

[@ardvarkkkkk1]

Does it have a cup holder? :)

[@Pynaegan]

Only when you're sitting in it.

[@lukespack]

I hope you washed it alot. Michigan is terrible in winter with the use of salt. Beautiful Model A. I see you can get LED headlight inserts now too.

[@Shadowrealm99]

How many times did he say definitely?

[@craigweis1675]

Things I don't like on this particular car is that there are no 'engine pans'on either side of the engine. A key reason why there is no air cleaner. Engine pans provide a better cooling for the engine and a better ground. Additionally, I see 'Float-A-Motor engine mounts. These reduce vibrations felt by the occupants however the original solid engine mounts stiffen the frame because casting [of which these are] don't bend. Added were turn signals and a second back light.

[@erikkovacs3097]

LED taillights too. Probably not OEM.

[@deletdis6173]

Nah, those are definitely stock.

[@beeh38]

A happy men ! i do that kind of challenge with my 1941 dodge club coup and is still the case today, i have my dodge since 2011 ^^ and every day, winter too i used my 41 dodge as a daily driver.

[@kize32]

What is the problem apart from a bad fuel mileage

[@jeredhersh789]

These actually get pretty good mileage, close to 20mpg or better

[@josephsummers2427]

Yea these dont get bad fuel mileage. He got the heavier tudor, but its still only about 1,950 lbs roughly. And with a roughly 2.7 L straight 4, no reason it would. Probably could get about 20-22 mpg city and 25 at one steady speed around 45-50 mph (top speed is about 60 mph).

What an adventure. Excellent.

[@prydonian460]

I'm not sure but I think these cars had kingpins in the front suspension and I know from owning a 1949 Ford F 1 that radial tires tear them up and they aren't fun to replace.

[@robertmencl9169]

radial tires tear up kingpins?..?

[@workingcountry1776]

That's awesome! Cars are built to be driven!

[@jeremychen59]

Yeah it's pretty reliable, I know the years not over yet but I've only had to get it towed home twice and replace the engine once.

[@ohger1]

He did better than my sister! She had to have her Subaru towed three times and the engine replaced, and her car is not 80 years old!

[@joracer1]

But once he had those issues took care of he's good until 2099, see where your 2017 mustang is in 2099..

[@cpufreak101]

Well also to be fair, the simple electrical systems in these cars could easily be fixed on the side of the road, but he admitted to not having the knowledge and didn't want to risk it.

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

I had a 30’ Tudor all restored and drove it frequently but never in the snow. Not that I thought it wouldn’t do well, but it was the thought of running it through the road salt and chemicals the state and counties put on the streets these days. It would be rusted to the door handles in no time and I would hate to see that happen. It’s bad enough watching my modern vehicle start to rust.

[@joshuabernosky04]

He sounds just like Jeff Goldblum.

[@aurktman1106]

I plan on doing this as soon as I can find a Model A.

[@Brandongoheen-f3y]

I lived in my model A in the Walmart parking lot in Sturgis Michigan for a few months and I would do it again