What’s going on with Gandalf the green? Why we’re not in Ruidoso, New Mexico & who won the Model A

[@RAK402]

I have s soft spot for Gandalf the green. Early on in your videos, you mentioned that you saved if from being turned into a hot rod. When I purchased my 40, almost 50 years ago, I was told that another person wanted it to turn it into a hot-rod. I so much prefer to see these beautiful automobiles in stock/correct condition. Gandalf is a beautiful Model A. Great video!

[@Modeltshinn]

I’m so happy that you saved yours also 💗

[@Dan-qy1rg]

I'm sending all my prayers and blessings of god to those folks in Ruidoso, I pray for their safety and well being. Amen! I want to congratulate Dorothy on her winning the 1928 Ford Model A, good luck with it. You really have Gandalf spiffed up like the stately gentleman he is, great job. Thanks for the sweet ride along, love the scenery out there. You and Paul are great people, I love how you both care for others well being, thanks for all you two do. I hope you have a blessed weekend, please stay safe!

[@Modeltshinn]

Thank you Dan for the sweet message, God bless you daily! 💗

[@Dan-qy1rg]

Thanks 🙏

[@Go4Corvette]

No A/C, no wind wings🤣. Prayers and blessings for NM but good news, Ruidoso fires are now 77% contained; all zones are now open to residents. All 29 people who had been unaccounted for after New Mexico fires have been found. 👍

[@Modeltshinn]

Thank you for this beautiful update 💗💕 We will be doing mostly everything else this evening as it cools down…today it’s already 106 degrees and it’s only 12:43 in the afternoon 😜🤪😵‍💫💩🥵

[@calsurflance5598]

What !!! You’re shipping off Gandalf!?😱 Why wasn’t I notified of these things. Just kidding.👍 Hope it goes to a good home.👌

[@Modeltshinn]

Too funny! Thank you 💗

[@charlesdalton985]

Prayers continue for all those impacted in Ruidoso and all those helping. I've written it before - I have absolutely fallen hard for Gandalf. And the detailing you did - wowsa! God bless, have a great week ~ Chuck. P.S. Now to watch Mr Shinn's video (ladies first).

[@Modeltshinn]

Thank you so much for your prayers 🙏💕 and thank you for your kindness always, God bless you daily 💗

[@Kybossls]

There’s something about Gandalf I like, looks great and a solid driver. Maintain and drive it, perfect Model A in the garage. You both looked hot out there, RC cola hits the spot. Funny story, recently found a RC bottle inside a wall that we are removing from our home. The house was built in 73 and I’m sure the person that left it thought it would always be there. Stay safe from Ken in KY.

[@Modeltshinn]

Thank you for your fun share!! Ya bet they got a chuckle thinking no one would ever know 🤣

[@vayabroder729]

Luckily you can still find RC Cola, 7 Up and Dr Pepper.

[@Wooley689]

Dang, I didn't know about the give-a-way, now I'm bummed for me but happy for the winner as well.

[@Modeltshinn]

Are you a MAFCA member?

[@Wooley689]

@@Modeltshinn No.

[@Modeltshinn]

@@Wooley689 if you go to MAFCA.com you can find out all kinds of awesome stuff including things like when a Model A is being raffled 😁💗

[@craigpennington1251]

Has Gandalf been sold? Shipping containers usually means it's gone bye bye. Prayers for the fire victims & firefighters doing their best. Prayers also for you guys. Best of wishes & lots of rain to pour down. Cool, 1928 Model A. Dorothy must be happy. I would be.

[@Modeltshinn]

Hi Craig, yes, it’s been sold for a long while 😁 Thank you so much for your prayers 💕🙏

[@craigpennington1251]

@@Modeltshinn You are welcome.

[@JefferyHall-ct2tr]

Hi Friends! Natural disasters are probably the worst. MORE Prayers for everyone in NM with those horrible fires. We are in hurricane season here in the south, and there is a potential of a storm coming up soon. Tina, if I could move as fast as you, my dailiy driver might just look almost as good as Gandolf! That spray stuff sure is pretty sweet! Will have to get some of that! Have a GREAT week! (YOU too Paul!)

[@Modeltshinn]

Have an Amazing week too, thanks!

[@matthewmahalic3562]

Prayers 🙏

[@Modeltshinn]

Thank you so much 🙏💗

[@mattomon1045]

thay are in my prayers ! congrats Ms Stanley ! Model T it looks great !

[@Modeltshinn]

Thank you 💕

[@RandallSchwed]

🔥Prayers sent.🌹

[@Modeltshinn]

Thank you 💗

[@pablo4015]

Muy lindo!

[@danielulz1640]

And the car looks nice too!

[@MarkHelka]

I wish I could have Randolph and you would have brought it to Wolfe City Texas and I would have been very happy but I'm glad the man wanted maybe next time I can do it

[@danielulz1640]

Dear Model T, any car shines when you stand next to it. It will try its best to out shine your beauty.

[@Modeltshinn]

Very kind of you to say, thank you 💗

[@danielulz1640]

I calls em as I sees em! Good video, Gandalf looks great. I am sure that he will make someone very happy. ​@@Modeltshinn

[@deanjernstrom3760]

Someone is about to receive a very nice car. Great job.

[@Modeltshinn]

Yes they are, thank you 💕 Have a beautiful weekend 🥳

[@garyaxsom1815]

Great work!

[@Modeltshinn]

Thanks! 💕

[@garylcampbell9964]

Nice video.

[@Modeltshinn]

Thanks 💕

[@fredski53]

I liked that dry wash stuff! It worked good! I ran out and can’t find it anywhere!

[@Modeltshinn]

Yes…unfortunately I just found out that they discontinued making it! In the description I put a link to a Meguiar’s product that we believe should work like it, best of luck!

[@vayabroder729]

So Gandalf is going on that extended trip after all?

[@Modeltshinn]

It sure is! 🥳

[@lynnbarrett5529]

Just a quick question about seat belts, don’t think I’ve heard you mention them, all states have that buckle up it’s the law, yet I don’t see seat belts in Gandaft, is there a grandfather clause that allows you to not have them?

[@Modeltshinn]

Hi, most of our Model A’s have seat belts even my Roadster, but Gandalf didn’t come with any and we will not be installing them, it will be up to the new owner to do that if they need to or wish to. In CA anyway, the older cars are grandfathered in, so no seat belts are required. We have friends that have a Roadster type A and one day they got in a wreck and rolled down a hill, what saved them was they were not wearing seat belts and were thrown from the car which saved their lives with very minimal injuries…if they had been seat belted in, they would have died. You never know, you can only do your best to stay safe and hope it’s enough.

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

In Indiana , if it didn't have them from the factory they're grandfathered in . I had an ISP officer suggest that I add them to my '30 Bantam , I just looked at him , and asked " how am I going to get thrown out of this thing ? " After watching us get in the thing , he had to admit that we were wearing the little fella .

[@Modeltshinn]

@@bobbrinkerhoff3592 oh wow, that’s funny!

[@judygautier7600]

Are y’all shipping off to Germany to go visit Astre Werks and have a European/German adventure? That would be cool. That’s my guess…

[@Modeltshinn]

Nope, but that sure would be a fun adventure!!!

[@mackfisher4487]

Paul, I get the impression you been watching the yt ch "what's going on with shipping"

[@Modeltshinn]

No, but now he’s going to he says 😂

[@N-Scale]

Sorry we had the fires here and wish you all would have been able to come. 2 dead and everyone else accounted for. Over 1500 structures lost.

[@Modeltshinn]

Thank you so much for this update, I’m so grateful the others are accounted for 🙏💕 I hope that you weren’t impacted by this fire 🙏 We had a major fire in our town back in September 2004, we had only been living in our home for 8 -9 months, we lost 3 homes on our street and almost 30 homes in our tiny town, we were lucky as we only had cement, rocks and dirt surrounding our home…the 2 story home directly across the street from us burned to the ground and was sending burning ambers onto our property, so scary, but one other great thing is Paul thought ahead and the walls of our home are hardyboard, so at least fire resistant. Take care, stay safe and well, God bless you and your town and all the people living there ♥️🙏