Love the black walls and dark colors. So many Model A's got painted up like circus wagons when "restored" , bright colors, yellow wheels, whitewalls. If you look at period pictures, almost all were painted a dark color, predominantly black and had black wall tires. Only a few expensive make cars like Packards had whitewalls and even then plenty had blackwalls.
I really admire the work that you do. And it is easy to see that you are an historian at heart. I’m so glad that your channel popped up in my feed. I would love to see one of your restorations up close someday
Thought this was a "Ute" when it first appeared. Happy to see you are doing more with some "Fords" !! Not that there is anything wrong with the "more prestigious" models !!! ;o) I've been a rather avid Model A fan since age 13 (almost seven decades ago) but have never seen one of these before. I have seen the telephone company special options and some of the others but not this one. Looks pretty "special" particularly all around that bed treatment as you say, with the interior wood treatment, the chrome rails (not nickel?? ) and the outside shape, for sure!! Looks quite "elegant" doesn't it ?? Looking forward to more content about this build !!
Mark, Looking forward to seeing process of the restoration. Last October I purchased a 400A, it’s in great condition. As with anything 92 years old she needs some attention and I’m working on making it sorted out driver. Always willing to learn more of these cars and trucks. Ken
I’m very interested in seeing your model a engine work. Sure the big dogs are fascinating but seeing how model a fords are still very obtainable, properly rebuilding the engines is extremely important information for a lot of hobbyists! Thank you!
You like them as they came off the assemby line, except you change the color? It's a very beautiful truck and restoration, and I know Washington Blue is a 1931 Model A color. But calling it original?
I hope to see you finish this truck. I followed the 1931 Model A Victoria restoration but only find 8 episodes, which doesn’t show the complete job. Just wondering, did you complete that restoration?
Do you know if any of the 66-A trucks were "early 1931" with the gasoline shut off under the tank, inside the car? And did any of them have the late 1931 all-steel cab without the fabric top? I have a friend here in Las Cruces that has a 1930 Pickup with the same cab as this 66-A! It has a normal, narrow pickup bed.
Stay tuned. I have on the truck NOS radiator hoses, NOS radiator, original Dill valve stems, on and on. There are almost zero reproduction parts on this truck.
I'm sorry but it's over the top , just like the other owner taking out the casting marks , it's not a truck it's pebble beach material and it never should be so perfect
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Love the black walls and dark colors. So many Model A's got painted up like circus wagons when "restored" , bright colors, yellow wheels, whitewalls. If you look at period pictures, almost all were painted a dark color, predominantly black and had black wall tires. Only a few expensive make cars like Packards had whitewalls and even then plenty had blackwalls.
I really admire the work that you do. And it is easy to see that you are an historian at heart. I’m so glad that your channel popped up in my feed. I would love to see one of your restorations up close someday
Beautiful job on the truck, it's just breath taking. You really need to track down the little girl sitting on the fender, That would be crazy!
I think it would be cool to restore the original Connie’s Garage, Auto Club, etc. lettering like Mr Cunningham had on it.
Love what you did with the truck. It finally found its way into good hands. Thanks for sharing the story!
Thought this was a "Ute" when it first appeared. Happy to see you are doing more with some "Fords" !! Not that there is anything wrong with the "more prestigious" models !!! ;o)
I've been a rather avid Model A fan since age 13 (almost seven decades ago) but have never seen one of these before. I have seen the telephone company special options and some of the others but not this one. Looks pretty "special" particularly all around that bed treatment as you say, with the interior wood treatment, the chrome rails (not nickel?? ) and the outside shape, for sure!! Looks quite "elegant" doesn't it ?? Looking forward to more content about this build !!
First of many I hope.looking forward to that engine rebuild.
Woohoo, another video!! Thank you!! That's a great looking truck. I'm looking forward to seeing all the work that went into making it look that way.
Good to have you back on Yt again. You´ve been missed!
I love your videos, keep up the good work!
Beautiful truck
Mark, Looking forward to seeing process of the restoration. Last October I purchased a 400A, it’s in great condition. As with anything 92 years old she needs some attention and I’m working on making it sorted out driver. Always willing to learn more of these cars and trucks. Ken
Thanks for sharing about this special vehicle. Charles
I’m very interested in seeing your model a engine work. Sure the big dogs are fascinating but seeing how model a fords are still very obtainable, properly rebuilding the engines is extremely important information for a lot of hobbyists! Thank you!
Beautiful pickup! Mike from Missouri
Awesome restoration! I saw a figure that said only 11 still exist, is that correct?
Great that you are back!
Thanks for sharing videos on this very special Model A truck! It is gorgeous! I wonder if it might be considered the first “fleet side” truck?
The design of that multi position tail gate is brilliant engineering simplicity. Compare that to today's electronic assisted tail gate assembly!
Model A's are great. Any style, any year. This one is really cool ! Thanks for posting this video. Where is the original engine?
What even more rare is a model A Hercules Pick up and huckster versions . I have a 1931 Chevrolet Hercules pickup .
Yes I would like to see more video’s on the build of the truck , very nice .
Thanks Mark for another history lesson. Truly a gem.
By the way, what happened to the Model A, is it finished yet?
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Can't wait.
this is a cool truck Mark
You like them as they came off the assemby line, except you change the color? It's a very beautiful truck and restoration, and I know Washington Blue is a 1931 Model A color. But calling it original?
I hope to see you finish this truck. I followed the 1931 Model A Victoria restoration but only find 8 episodes, which doesn’t show the complete job. Just wondering, did you complete that restoration?
Your work is still better than the factory. As far as I know I’ll commercials are not buffed out, s
Do you know if any of the 66-A trucks were "early 1931" with the gasoline shut off under the tank, inside the car? And did any of them have the late 1931 all-steel cab without the fabric top? I have a friend here in Las Cruces that has a 1930 Pickup with the same cab as this 66-A! It has a normal, narrow pickup bed.
I understand the urge to make it like new however to me, having the original parts is worth something too.
Stay tuned. I have on the truck NOS radiator hoses, NOS radiator, original Dill valve stems, on and on. There are almost zero reproduction parts on this truck.
What happened to the Victoria you were redoing?
Rails give me a funeral car feel
To me, it looks like it was retrofitted by a boatyard, like Chris-craft, in the early 40's, when new trucks weren't available for sale.
The woods supposed to be painted the same color as that truck so I understand
To my taste, It would have been nicer with the original color and company lettering!
I'm sorry but it's over the top , just like the other owner taking out the casting marks , it's not a truck it's pebble beach material and it never should be so perfect