In addition to photos, keep a log of everything you do on your A: When and where you bought it; who you bought it from; what the mileage reading was; what you replace; what you repair; what you adjust; what you spend; date and mileage when you do service; where you buy a part. Everything. And always note the date and mileage of when you do it. I started doing this about 11 years ago. This is especially helpful if you have more than one car; it's fun and interesting to look back after a couple years; and if and when you sell a car, the new owner will know what's been done, and you have a record to back up your claims.
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A great idea! And if you do sell it, it will serve to show that you were/are a serious Model A owner, and not just a ham-and-egger that just bounced around willy-nilly -
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An excellent idea. We do the same even for our modernsComment
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Ray thanks for sharing that great idea, and doing this on a computer may make it easier.png "eek")
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Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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I agree and keep a spiral notebook for recording mileage and gas used on trips in my modern car, as well as oil changes. Wish I started it a couple years earlier because I replaced both front wheel hub/bearing assemblies only a couple years ago, and one is already out again. Bet it's the China made bearing, as the other one was a USA bearing.Comment
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I have been keeping a log since I got my new engine. Wish I had started it when I first bought it.Alaskan A's
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Ray i added your post to this thread in the tech area.. it's perfect info for it..
https://www.vintagefordforum.com/for...sed-your-new-a
and you made the wall of fame in the sticky congrads!!
3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
Mitch's Auto Service ctrComment
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Check your Bank Account & see how much MONEY you have to "FLIT" off.
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I have considered getting another Model A to tinker with for a little while now- but a school teacher I can only afford so much. I have ALWAYS wanted an "original" car to make into a "grapes of wrath" type vehicle to just have fun with. I almost got one last year- but someone else got to it literally 30 seconds before I did.
I found this 28 Tudor and the owner is asking...02-07-2019, 10:42 AM -
Over the past couple of weeks, I've been involved in preparations for a clearing sale on a farm that belonged to two bachelor brothers. The last of the brothers passed away about 18 months ago. Both were well into their 80s when they died. What is unique about these blokes is that they farmed in some kind of time warp for almost all of their lives.- Their daily transport ("going to town"
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Hello folks. Here is my newly acquired 1930 Model A Coup I am naming Elaine. Also over here, Post #311.
What I know so far is that this vehicle was purchased sometime in the late 60's by my Grandfather (Howard Engh-USMC) and grandmother (Elaine-USN) while they were stationed at Pear Harbor. My understanding is that it was purchased from someone in Hawaii who had it all disassembled and...04-12-2020, 12:56 PM -
I was in the car wash yesterday and noticed a guy with a nice mid 80's Mercedes coupe. We struck up a conversation about the car and he said that he was on his way to a commercial shoot in NYC. He went on to say that he has this car registered with an agency that supplies vehicles to photographers who want them for commercials. He also told me that the typical fee for using his car was $1000 for a...12-04-2018, 08:47 AM -
"If the driveline on the A is properly restored to factory specs (keep in mind I'm not talking Judging Standards but Ford original specs for fit) it is a VERY reliable car."
This was a comment from a knowledgeable professional restorer, Kevin in NJ, and though I have heard similar comments before, this one caught my attention for the distinction drawn between Judging Standards...12-27-2017, 09:39 PM -
When out and about in your A, do you dress the part in clothes from the same period?...10-20-2019, 08:13 AM -
My grandfather bought and restored this 1928 Ford Model A Roadster about 20 years ago. After he passed away in 2001 it was passed down to my uncle. Somewhere around 7-10 years ago he sold it. It broke my heart! I was unaware of the peraon who bought it and was told it was sold to someone in either Missouri or Oklahoma. It was sold in Little Rock, Arkansas. It could be anywhere. I know this is a very...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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How many of you have had a professional appraisal done on your model A for insurance purposes? Or do you just come to an agreed price with your insurance company? For my last car I had it appraised however now I’m finding it difficult to get an appraisal as the gentleman has apparently retired and there isn’t anyone locally anymore. The next question is what is a good price now days for an appraisal?...01-05-2020, 09:48 PM -
Hi guys, just wanted to let you know what I got myself into. My brother has a friend that sold us two cars that were stored for about 20-years in a shed. My brother bought a 1926 Dodge Brothers Coupe and I bought a 1930 Model A. My brothers car is now running with very little manpower to it. My Model A is a different story. I bought mine for what I believe was a good price $2,000. I was told it had...02-11-2018, 04:13 PM -
FWIW: "If" we think about it:
There are instructors and instructors ...... there are teachers and teachers ....... some less effective snob teachers want students to say nothing and just listen to Mr. or Mrs. "Know-it-all" ....... others who are more compassionately concerned , ask students for comments ....... usually the student who is brave enough to ask a question,...04-13-2018, 11:17 AM
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