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Last driven in the 1970's- Will it make it home? 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe Coupe. First "real" tour.
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3 ай бұрынFirst time driving Gandalf, our 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe Coupe on a real drive! Didn't bring any tools, parts, no safety net or brains whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong? Parked in 1979, and sold to me in 2000 with a locked up motor, tons of problems, and so filthy, the spiders were wearing slippers. Will it start and drive and make it home? If you don't want your Model A to break down, just subscribe! www.youtube.com...
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@truthreigns7 3 ай бұрын
Your car sounds like mine. My 1931 Deluxe Coupe had mechanical problems but the mechanic's health did not allow him to repair it. So it sat for 30 years and then we began complete restoration. So now we are still restoring it but all is going well.
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
At least you're making progress!
@truthreigns7 3 ай бұрын
@@ModelA yes sir, especially with your videos and wisdom
@Giuseppe_De_Bellis 3 ай бұрын
".. the spiders were wearing slippers.."😂😂😂
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
They and their slippers got evicted! hahahaa
@vayabroder729 3 ай бұрын
In my case it’s a cockroach motel 🙄🙄🙄
@BassFiddleify 2 ай бұрын
Great 😂😂😂🎉
@matthewstclair3052 2 ай бұрын
New subscriber here! I've been watching your videos for a little while now and really enjoy them. I hope to have a Model A someday but in the mean time I can at least watch your videos! Keep up the good work!
@ModelA 2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!l Matthew!
@Dan-qy1rg 3 ай бұрын
Sweet, Gandalf's first run out in the wild open roads. Sounds like it did great and we got to see some awesome scenery. Good luck with the cosmetic fixes and with the tour. I hope your week goes great, God Bless you both.
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Thanks, Dan! God bless you too!
@garyaxsom1815 3 ай бұрын
Owned my 1930 Model A Coupe Deluxe and watching you on this I feel has kept me on the road. Thanks Paul & T
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Great, Gary!
@quailstudios 3 ай бұрын
I hear some humor that is similar to Derek at VGG! "It'll be fine!" 6:35 Good video Paul.
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
If I said "I'll be dipped", that would have sealed it.
@carlosballesteros4670 Ай бұрын
A fantastic car! I never realized how sturdy construction were these beauties until the day I got a scale model and had to build up the engine, the the chasis, body, wheels and as everything was new to me, I couldn't believe how large and very resistant these old cars were. A wonder in four wheels.
@ModelA Ай бұрын
These cars are tough!!
@carlosballesteros4670 Ай бұрын
@@ModelA absolutely
@craigpennington1251 2 ай бұрын
Nice good roads & no traffic. And it's all green out there, the scenery. Nice car you guys. Thanks for the tour. Best wishes. Been trying to watch this video for days.
@ModelAMabel-wf9nv 3 ай бұрын
Great video. Happy to hear that Gandalf has become a reliable old man again. I bought my first Model A Ford, 1930 Tudor in December of last year. It quickly became apparent that starting, and especially restarting, was an issue. A disconnect of a battery quick disconnect and back to frame and block, a new battery, new head, and a new rebuilt carburetor later, and she now starts right up cold and warm. Now I can go places and not worry if I will need a tow truck. Well, for a while any way. Love you show and transfer of knowledge.
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
You're an official "Model A guy" now!
@craigroberts3982 3 ай бұрын
Looks like Gandalf is very close to ready. If you like to tinker with things a Model A is for you. There's always something to work on or adjust. Sometimes it's easy and sometimes it's not but there is a great community willing to offer assistance. Thank you Paul and Tina for being part of that community.
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Craig! Honestly, once a Model A is fully sorted, very little tinkering is necessary. My tudor was "jump in and go anywhere" sorted. My sport coupe is also. My fordor is pretty much that way, but it just sits all the time, so I always do a lube before driving it once or twice a year.
@DonaldYEastArtist Ай бұрын
Howdy Paul, I'm asking you the following questions because I've watched your videos for some time. I like the way you communicate with your audience. My wife and I would like a Model A. Her Grandfather had a Model A much like your coupe with the cloth covered top. She was in line for receiving this Ford years ago. That did not happen. I had a couple of Model A's. A 1930 Fordor sedan. and a 1931 delivery. None of my Fords ever saw final Restoration. When I was in Junior College I got interested in Cadillac's. And that had been the disease that I have had the rest of my life. I am now 84 years young. The only antique car I have left is a 1948 Cadillac Sedanette. I've owned and worked on this car for 43 years. It is not finished and does not currently run. It is an absolute rust free car and has been garaged for it's total life. We would like to trade this car for a Model A Coupe. I know you don't deal in Cadillacs. But do in Model A. So my last Question Is. How might you help My Wife and Myself make contacts with the right People. Thanks Claudia and Don "Don's Old Garage" on KZfaq.
@ModelA Ай бұрын
Hey Don! There are some Model As for sale on the MAFCA classifieds page right now. I don't have anything for sale. Try this link- www.mafca.com/cl/cl-v-sale.html
@patjohnson3100 3 ай бұрын
Gandolf gets down the road nicely. Thanks for the enjoyable ridealong.
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Pat!
@Hotrodford 3 ай бұрын
You’ll never see a modern car last as long as the venerable Ford Model A.
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
That's a fact
@kenweiss7913 2 ай бұрын
So much fun, As Always! Thank you !
@StefanMarjoram Ай бұрын
What a fine car. Looking forward to seeing more of it :)
@ModelA Ай бұрын
Thank you Stefan!! Coming soon!
@williamwood9948 2 ай бұрын
Inspirational!!! Having fun returning my '30 Business Coupe barn find to the street... and getting its first title since 1930! Hope to catch up with you and "Gandolph" in the near future!
@ImmitH 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the ride. There is some really beautiful countryside where you guys live. And there's really no need to fast forward through the driving bits, I personally really enjoy those too.
@ModelA 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! I have several videos showing that same drive in real time. The analytics show that viewers usually skip those parts.
@JefferyHall-ct2tr 3 ай бұрын
Hi Tina and Paul! Thanks for taking us all on a ride to lake in Gandolf! Looks like so much fun!
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Jeffery!
@joe_diy 2 ай бұрын
Gandalf is looking good! We need to catch up some time!
@ModelA 2 ай бұрын
JOE!!!!! So glad to see you are online again! I sent the Sig Stat back and it got returned "undeliverable". So it is still in my shop. Please email me!
@jimnakamura3618 3 ай бұрын
Shinn family, we love you!
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@michaelrepetto669 3 ай бұрын
Great Shakedown Cruise Paul 👍 Very much looking forward to the windshield replacement!! Thanks for the ridealong my friends!!
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Michael!
@flintknappingtools 2 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@alexkalish8288 3 ай бұрын
The Tudor Model A's were really beautiful little cars. Once someone that knows what they are doing has inspected it, they are reliable. With my old fords I worry about overheating, as that can ruin an engine. . Gandalf has character and sounds good. You can tell just from the sound how well the car is 'sorted' - Cheers from Taos.
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Alex! It is well on its way to being sorted. Not quite there yet. That steering needs a little attention.
@karl-georgprusky843 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Nice trip in a very nice sorounding and the car did it!!
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Yes!
@mikewarner7149 2 ай бұрын
So I’m watching this doings dishes and I find myself going faster and faster, just got done, now I’m taking the roadster for a spin 🤣. Have a great holiday this weekend. 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@ModelA 2 ай бұрын
Hey, I was able to improve Mike's productivity!!
@craigwiest772 3 ай бұрын
Great drive and a stunning area to live in. Enjoy your videos.
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! I love Calaveras County. I just wish it wasn't in California.
@nicholasnarcowich9163 3 ай бұрын
You know Daryl with VVG, & he rebuilt a truck, a work truck, but it could also be a going - to -town truck... I wonder, if, you could do something like that, BUT, Add items from today. EFI, A/C, maybe High Compression... I really do not know if that is even all you could to, I love your videos. I think I was 13 or 14 when I started driving on the farm, we had a 1945 1.5 ton 4x4 dump truck that I learned to drive on, can you imagine a T, fuel injected, with 10.5:1 pistons, maybe even turbo/ or even Super Charged? What is that? I do not know, BUT, IT Could be really cool.
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
I know Derek from VGG pretty well. We've hung out. Don't know Daryl though.
@charlesdalton985 3 ай бұрын
You can't ask for anything more from a "shake down" run. Like you said, a couple tweaks and it will indeed be sorted. On a personal note, I'm really, really, falling for this car. I thought the Tudor you sold a few years back was my favorite, but this one speaks to me. Thanks for taking us along. God bless, have a great week ~ Chuck
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Chuck!! There is something about this junk car that speaks to us. My old tudor lives in KY now. They are having a blast driving it to car shows and on tours.
@charlesdalton985 3 ай бұрын
@@ModelA I think "honest" is the word that hits me with Gandalf. Mechanically sound as a dollar, and just a few scars to let everyone know he's seen some things. I don't like the patina look per se, Gandalf seems more like wisdom wrinkles and laugh lines. I pray the new owners of the Tudor get to enjoy it for many happy years. It truly is an awesome car. ~ Chuck
@quailstudios 3 ай бұрын
Ah... nice start up. The last time I lubed my distributor the car ran really really rough! I was puzzled until I looked under the hood and saw that I forgot to reattach the spark plug leads! LOL !!! Have you ever done that Paul?
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
You only do it once.
@patmccarthy5069 3 ай бұрын
Day Date in a Model A - Priceless!
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
That's how we roll....
@rynetakeuchi4382 3 ай бұрын
Aloha Paul & Tina, I loved this video! First watched it on my phone but it’s way better watching it on my TV. This car looks great!! I hope you got all the black widow spiders and mice out of her! 😂😂 I didn’t notice the shifter bend but I don’t think it would be a big deal. Can’t wait to see more videos on her!! 🤙🏽❤️🙏🏼
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
All the spiders have been evicted. The mice were temporary tenants who thankfully never got inside, but made snacks out of the exposed wiring beneath. Need to get the car up on the lift and give the undersides a good cleaning. That will take days!
@johncolette6014 26 күн бұрын
One problem with long term parking on 3:17 these old vehicles, or most vehicles for that matter, is gasoline varnish inside the fuel tank. It's difficult to get the varnish out, especially on these cowl tanks.
@ModelA 26 күн бұрын
Yep. I did a video on that too.
@steveduecker9872 3 ай бұрын
That’s a beautiful!
@GreggGonzalez-ei1gu 3 ай бұрын
Awesome 👍
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Thank you Gregg!
@Kurt_cubem 3 ай бұрын
Absolut Amazing.
@jefft7968 3 ай бұрын
@9:27 ... When I was a little kid (1968-ish), my dad had a '48 Harley Panhead. He said it would get you anywhere you wanted to go. Just don't want to go too far, because it wouldn't get you back.
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Hhhaaaa!!! My uncle said the exact same thing!
@jefft7968 3 ай бұрын
@@ModelA 🤣🤣🤣
@williammiller2750 3 ай бұрын
There's nothing better than driving your A around. I tell people, " It isn't a pleasure to drive, but, it IS fun."
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Hahaa! That it is.
@definethedollar 2 ай бұрын
Was that a cold start?! 1 crank, 2 crank, fire! Wow.
@ModelA 2 ай бұрын
Model As WANT to run!
@definethedollar 2 ай бұрын
@@ModelA I think it's the difference between knowing the secret handshake and performing it with love.
@garylcampbell9964 3 ай бұрын
Very nice .
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot
@hammerheadshark8457 2 ай бұрын
cool video
@ModelA 2 ай бұрын
thank you!
@markfuchs9385 3 ай бұрын
I love that car....
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Me too!
@RandallSchwed 3 ай бұрын
Obviously she loves her daddy and model T.🚗👍
@oldtanker4860 3 ай бұрын
So is Gandalph at his permanent home or will he be looking for a new residence in the near / later future? I've enjoyed the series on his progress!
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Gandalf has a special mission coming up. It's still a secret.
@ry491 3 ай бұрын
I just live the model A. I really want to own and drive one but sadly here in the UK you hardly ever see them and I guess they would be very exoensive . I do enjoy cruising in my 40 year okd Granada though . Do enjoy that winderful car .
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Excellent! There are a few Model As in Germany
@DavidKruger-hp2pi 2 ай бұрын
Just where did you find that cool music on your videos?
@ModelA 2 ай бұрын
I play drums and know a bunch of guys who play brass. For the rest, I have Mikael Carnevali @mikaelcarnevali who is an amazing composer and arranger! And, he doesn't charge me full price, I Get a discount.
@Bbbuddy 2 ай бұрын
I couldn’t drive in an area like that without being tailgated by a pickup
@ModelA 2 ай бұрын
A jacked up monster pickup, driven by some balding douche wearing flip flops, shorts down past gis knees, and a baseball cap on backwards with sunglasses on it, usually.
@Go4Corvette 3 ай бұрын
No front plate is okay on a model A in California. The car sounds and is looking great.
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Technically, not. But where it is going, that is OK
@jayoneill1533 3 ай бұрын
Hey Paul could you have had DMV reactivate Gandalf’s CA black license plate? The old plates look great on antique cars.
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
It would have been a costly hassle. I hate giving this state one penny more than necessary!
@mattomon1045 3 ай бұрын
I knew it will drive right And get Model T back home !
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
I was a little surprised
@mattomon1045 3 ай бұрын
@@ModelA You Are a good Mechanic on a Model A !
@guillaumetg9196 2 ай бұрын
Off topic of this video sorry, many times in the past you said that you will always convert to insert bearings for your engines… where do you get these kinds of part for the conversion? Thank you for sharing and your content!!
@ModelA 2 ай бұрын
I buy them from AER, and have my machinist do the machine work for me, then I assemble.
@joshuawallace7993 2 ай бұрын
Hey Paul not sure if this would be cool but if you did a video on how to properly convert a model A from 6 volt to 12volt the dos and don’ts pros and cons
@ModelA 2 ай бұрын
I have done a couple videos showing going from 12 volts back to 6. I won't do one showing how to make a Model A worse, only better.
@joshuawallace7993 2 ай бұрын
@@ModelA hahah no worries that’s my bad I may have over looked these videos I’ll have to go back and watch ! Thanks for the reply have a good Memorial Day weekend 😄
@janyoung1633 3 ай бұрын
Out in CA. can't you get the black plate for that?
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Yea, for a LOT more money every year. No thanks.
@mr_paw_t 3 ай бұрын
Congratulations on its maiden run since 75
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul!
@outboardfun3353 2 ай бұрын
Paul do have video on replacing wheel studs 0n a Model A 1930?
@ModelA 2 ай бұрын
About 9 minutes into this video- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ms97ebGcrqvRqHU.html
@outboardfun3353 2 ай бұрын
@@ModelA So how much pressure do you to put the new one back in?
@ModelA 2 ай бұрын
It is a 60 ton press, and you heard the struggle.
@arthurwilliams1922 3 ай бұрын
What engine oil do y’all run in them cars? I have a 1924 packard an I was wanting to know what I should run in it
@danielbuckner2167 3 ай бұрын
It's just now getting a tag?? Oh the criminality... and I thought this was a family channel!! 😉
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Hahahahaaa! You made me LOL!
@danielbuckner2167 3 ай бұрын
@@ModelA 🙃
@truthreigns7 3 ай бұрын
How about historic plates?
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
they cost more
@truthreigns7 3 ай бұрын
@@ModelA oh ok
@maryruhnke2408 3 ай бұрын
New windshield coming soon?
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Yes! VERY soon
@jerrypalmer1370 3 ай бұрын
Gandalf took his first trip off the reservation
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Yep! Almost literally
@snarfopotamus3627 3 ай бұрын
I cant wait for my model A's first tour sense well the last time it was registered was in the 60s but is in waaayy to good of condition to be that long sense it was cared for. However it most likely wont be this season, next season or the next .as its full to the brim with issues I don't quite understand. put a new distributor on it and it acts like its not getting gas, overheats, walks the road worst than a snake aand the roofs held on by duct tape as i cant Offord the wood replacements. still cant wait though.
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
But, the day is drawing near! And, that is a good thing.
@pattyreed3175 2 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@steveshoemaker6347 2 ай бұрын
HELLO it is me 6 days late Old F-4 II Shoe🇺🇸 = Thanks very much.....
@ModelA 2 ай бұрын
No problem Shoe! Don't let it happen again! Hahhaaa
@leahbarnacle6956 3 ай бұрын
Paul, you’re a little more adventurous than I am. I’m planning to go out this afternoon and have lunch with Mark Leder a bunch club members. We are meeting for what Mark calls a running board lunch from there we are going to the Pavek Museum to n St Louis Park. It is right up your ally. It has old broad casing equipment. Than we will take a run around the Minneapolis chain of lake. I am bring tools😀 Hope to see you down a country Road. Steve
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
When I come for a visit, will you please take me there???
@leahbarnacle6956 3 ай бұрын
You bet!
@leahbarnacle6956 3 ай бұрын
Always welcome!
@scottbenauer1189 3 ай бұрын
When you daily drive like you did in your sport coupe how often do you lube the distributor. Just thinking about how it was back in the 30’s
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Good question! I just did it now and then when I was thinking about it. Maybe every month or so. Mostly, I'm talking to the people who only use their Model A for an occasional club tour, the car that sits for a month or more between drives.
@paulmahacek9105 2 ай бұрын
It's ready to drive to Ruidoso?
@ModelA 2 ай бұрын
HA!! Nope
@vayabroder729 3 ай бұрын
Any particular reason you don’t register it as an antique car? Any car that goes through your hands becomes the best it can be. This one will be no exception.
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
In Commiefornia, if you register as an antique, they restrict when and how you can drive it. I want NO restrictions. The less guvment in my life, the better.
@vayabroder729 3 ай бұрын
@@ModelA Oh dear God; it’s really screwed up there, isn’t it? Such a pity because it is such a beautiful state.
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
It is SO screwed up now!! I'm really looking forward to leaving it. My vote doesn't count here either.
@mandolinman2006 3 ай бұрын
"What could go wrong?" Morgan Freeman: "Everything could go wrong."
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Morgan Freeman's voice makes everything better.
@mandolinman2006 3 ай бұрын
@@ModelA indeed. I wish he'd narrate my life. Unfortunately, I think mine is more Samuel L Jackson after doing a line of coke or something.
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Hahaaa!! My life story voiceover artist is Tardy the Turtle from "Greg the Bunny". So, you're much better off with SLJ.
@mandolinman2006 3 ай бұрын
@@ModelA well, just more colorful language.
@williamforbes5826 3 ай бұрын
@@mandolinman2006And the narrator for my life? Probably Will Geer as Bear Claw from Jeremiah Johnson. See? I told ya pilgrim...
@paulstruble9382 3 ай бұрын
Hi Paul, my name is Paul and I really enjoyed this latest video of about Gandolf Green really enjoyed it. I’ll probably have some questions for you. I subscribe to your channel. I’m going to be inheriting a 1930 model an and I have some questions so stay tuned I willsend or is there a link that I can email you? Thanks Paul have a great day, Paul.
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Sent your tech questions to "modelatechquestions (at) gmail.com"
@56Spookdog 3 ай бұрын
Maybe it’s foolish optimism but when I drive my 26 Oakland I don’t bring tools and I expect it to get me home, that being said I haven’t driven it long distances.
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
That thing doesn't have the parts support of a Model A Ford, so that would be even MORE scary!
@bowieinc 5 күн бұрын
Great Video! I’d like some advice from anyone in the know. I am a Real Estate broker and one of my home listings has what I believe to be a 1930 Model A Deluxe (barn find, lol) even though it’s in a garage. It’s in remarkable condition, no rust, complete. I’m having a hard time helping them with a value on it. I would appreciate if someone could point me in the right direction as sold’s on eBay and other sites vary wildly on price. Thanks!
@ModelA 5 күн бұрын
Sorry, I am prohibited by my insurance company to do ANY valuations. Besides, anyone who does valuations without physically being there and touching the car is a hack.
@bowieinc 5 күн бұрын
@@ModelA I completely understand, thank you.
@ModelA 5 күн бұрын
@@bowieinc See if there is a Model A club near there. I bet someone will be glad to look at it
@bowieinc 5 күн бұрын
@@ModelA ok, thank you. I’m interested myself, but want to offer a fair price. I know enough to know that I don’t know! lol. Meaning 1970 to current I’m pretty up on. Just never had the opportunity with some a unit from this era. Just really interesting as says 40k on the odometer, but I assume it’s 140k, 240k? It’s crazy as it looks like it was parked 30 years ago but was in a controlled environment so it’s just got a little layer of dust. Not a dent, I could turn over motor by hand. I know it’s Extremely unlikely, but I’d doesn’t even show signs of restoration. I’ve learned not to get too excited, but at minimum, it’s solid. Hopefully I’ll end up with it. If so, I’d go through and make mechanically sound and enjoy it. It appears to be too nice to modify. I’m going to do some research as I’m mostly interested in how rare it is. I took a walk around video, I’ll try to grab a few screen shots from it and post on Twitter and post link here in case anyone wants to see it. Btw, with your following, I’m very impressed you took the time to answer me. It means a lot and I appreciate it. I found your channel by searching for the specific model and am looking forward to watch through your videos. God bless:)
@ModelA 5 күн бұрын
I'm just a regular guy, of course I will answer you. Not some kind of celebrity or anything. Why not offer them a couple thousand and see where it goes from there?
@thomassvec3771 3 ай бұрын
No sense bringing tools if you don't bring parts... Wire, duck tape, glue,snips, alum foil, hose clamps, tire. Pat**/ tube patches, cell phone, etc....😅
@AdamDeal-KF0PRI 3 ай бұрын
just dont drive it like you stole it! cause it will steal you lol!
@ModelA 3 ай бұрын
Haa
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