Thank you very much for these videos! I’m 35 now, and now own my Grandpa’s 1928 Model A Tudor sedan. This is the first car I ever drove and how I learned to drive a manual(other than tractors haha). It’s amazing how much fun and simple these cars are to work on when they’re original! I’m slowly working on restoring it, though it’s a slow process as my wife and I were blessed in January with twin boys. I can’t wait to see if one or both of them have interest in driving and working on it with me!
Can’t get enough of these videos watch them every day just to keep the knowledge up in the old noggin so it’ll be like second nature as I am 22 years old I don’t know of anyone my age or close to my age that owns a model A or even has any interest loved these since I was a kid and always will , keep up the awesome educational and fun videos !!
Oh yes I was the one that have messaged you a few times asking questions and telling you about the companys 31 model AA I’m getting up and running I messaged you on Facebook about a few questions I had yesterday, I believe as you said in one of your videos your wife over looks your Facebook and Instagram accounts so I believe your wife was the one to respond to me yesterday on Facebook if you ask your wife to look at your Instagram page I tagged you in a post I made with some pictures and a small description
@@joshuawallace7993 Thank you! Yes, Tina does all the socialized media stuff. I don't even know the passwords for the Instaface or whatever. She showed me the picture of your AA project. Looks super cool! Thanks again, and good luck!
This builds gives me hope. As a school teacher a car like Athena would be exactly the kind of car that I could afford and then just spend many many days in the garage loving on her. I absolutely love your channel and hope and dream of having a model A one day myself. In a previous comment on another video of yours I thanked you for converting me. I have realized that this is my kind of car. But being a knot head like most guys I thought that the way to have one of these is to Hot-Rod it. Thank you for helping me understand that this car can be loved just the way that it came out of the factory. I do not want to Hot-Rod one any longer. Congratulations on the Mail Truck as well
Hey, Paul! I built a 1920`s Car 1925 Dodge that had very bad axles and no engine, I am not a rodder! But this Car GOD and I built, It was pretty bad! Now I LOVE it! At that I Restored most all original outside, But I had to replace the Rear and Front axles! With a Ford Thunderbird Rear Axle, And a Chevrolet front straight axle with modified to fit Ford F 150 Ford Truck Brake Back plates and Drums and rear Ford Drums and Back Plates on the rear axle! I noted the smaller size brake cylinders on the rear axle, compared to the larger front cylinders on the front, So I figured out it`s a 60% front 40% rear deal! BOY this Car Stops! Well I thought about it for a wile, A friend of mine always says He hates His Brakes on His Model A Ford, So I said let Me try something, So I used the ford method of setting brakes "BUT IN REVERSE" The Front locks up first! This makes the load push the Car down forward, causing the Car to stop Super Great! HE LOVES IT! I have done this on 6 Model A Fords so far, With Great results! Something to think about! Give it a try!
I am in the middle of a desaster car, a BEAUTIFUL 1929 model roadster, I had to do a total redo on the front axle, When I started on the rear axle, the nuts were loose, I took them off with my fingers - and pulled the hubs off by hand! The left hand side looks pretty good, the left has grooves! I do not like using shims, I may need to do s replacement of the axle! What is your thoughts? If you fo not mind my asking? Oh! The left hand spring hanger has a 3/4 inch piece missing out of it, I will most certainly have to repair! Named this Car Helen Trouble!
As usual Paul great explanatory video..!! Thank you soooo much to you and your awesome wife. As she replied so quickly on Facebook as per you and her advice for my 30 model a 5 window..! For 100’s of hours over the winter and it of course letting go weeks after due to a very sketchy to say the least rad and cooling issue. Completely rebuilt in and out and brand new head,studs,water pump and rad… he’s kickin ass better than most 90+ year olds..! Lol. Keep them going..! I’m only 41 yrs old but truly couldn’t ask for a better car..!
Good work Brad!! When I was 40 and driving around in my tudor sedan, I remember being on top of the world also! I remember that feeling very well. After I started buying more, that's when a little of the magic was lost. I still have the tudor sedan, and I still like it, but those days when I was your age and with just 1 Model A cannot be beat. Enjoy it, man!
Another great video good job Paul! Man that old gas is going to be pretty nasty smelling when you drain it out. That may have actually helped the gas tank from getting rust and trash in there......Have a good Memorial Day weekend to you and ALL US Veterans!
I just found your channel yesterday and have been binge watching today. Mt dads first car was a model A and I love the color of this one. To bad for me it is sold already but now that I subscribed maybe I gat a shot at one in the future. I worked on a lot of muscle cars back in the 70's and these old cars have always been a dream of mine.
Thank you very much for the video, because of you, Paul, I understand how to dig in all the wheels now! My front brakes are locked up, the front wheels will not move. My Model A has a very old "juice brake" conversion, and I'm hesitant to open a bleeder valve, because I think I will loose all 4 brakes. The car has been sitting now for 3 years and the car is close to being ruined. Thank you for all you do.
@@ModelA Paul, I was thrilled when I received a reply directly from you!! I would love to change back over to rods and cables. I am not sure what ,if any modifications were made to the car when the change over was made. I do know I am missing all 4 shocks. I will research what I need to do the job, I love your video's, they are awesome.
Love the wide Geraldines on the tires. Geraldines=wide whitewalls. You'd be surprised at how much ft.lbs. of torque that ratchet bar does. Take a Real torque wrench and back that off and measure it. I didn't think that I put that much torque on a wheel change one day. Wife drove the car. Wheel came of when she was at 60mph. Come to find out that over torqueing caused a crack in the lug nut sleeves that holds the wheel on. She didn't wreck but left a gouge in the road about 1/4 mile and grounded off the rotor quite a bit. I made damn sure I properly torqued the next time. That is a really nice looking car. Love the colors. They all work well together.
Your channel is starting to give me high school auto mechanics class flashbacks. I don't think I've done a brake job since then. I wish modern cars were designed for mere mortals to work on like older cars were. I haven't even done anything as simple as my own oil changes since probably somewhere around the mid '90s. These days, there's a garage walking distance from where I work. I can drop my vehicle off on my way in to work or after lunch for an oil change. It's ready before I get off of work, doesn't cost much more than it would cost for me to buy all the stuff to do it myself, and I don't have to deal with disposing of the used oil. As for modern car designs - I've had a slight oil leak for quite a while now. It would only take a simple valve cover gasket replacement to fix it. But, the engine is sideways and the rear valve cover is almost under the dash. The estimate I got for having the valve cover gaskets replaced was over $300 due to the labor involved.
One of the things I saw is that a clean level floor sure makes it easier to crawl under anything if you don't have a lift, especially if you wear shorts :-) Best Model A channel on YT. Waiting on the next one Paul. Happy Memorial Day.
I just don’t understand why people would be upset about calling a brake lining a brake shoe. Paul is doing us all a favor by taking us along with him, teaching us very valuable info. This has to be one of my least favorite things about RUclips or social media. Keep up the great work Paul! Axle nut torque is a controversial subject... I used the later/larger Ford juice brake axle nuts and torqued them to 250ft lbs per Ford barn. Paul do you agree with the red books lug nuts torque of 64ftlb?
I torque lug nuts to where they feel right. No idea what that is, but it is a real feel that you get after a while. I'm guessing it's in the neighborhood of the red book's figure, but don't even want to check. Never had one come loose and only stripped one in many years.
What a lovely wife fanning you like that. I thaught that was funny the way you asked her to do that. And I remember repacking wheel bearings on cars from the 60s 70s and 80s + some into the 90s untill they came out with perma lube front hub bearings for 4×4s and FWD Cars. They say the good ol days but a lot of work. Good job Paul Shinn. I realy like those Ford mo. A's.you two are a Nice ol fashioned Couple. ❤ Dwight.
P.S. Would like to see a video cruise after all the work is done on this beauty. You did a lot of work on this car in this video alone. And it's worth every second of time put forth.
I've bought three that burned up much of the wiring on the way home from buying them. A 1941 Ford because the tail end wires were against the tail pipe. A 1955 Chevy and a 1949 Ford because everything from telephone wire to 2 gauge wire and combinations of everything in between was used. Mostly with cheap electrical tape not taped. After the smoke and flames cleared, a quick patch job, and luck, each made it home. Nuthin like the smell of burning wires on the way home with a new project.
Hi Paul. If I don’t use the wheel spacers on my June 1928 roadster, the lug nuts bottom out on the wheel hub with the wheel still loose. The spacers fixed my problem. Thanks for the video.
Nice fan !! Lucky man ! As far as the brake shoe/lining comment - I loved your “padded” answer! Thanks Paul Can’t wait to see you pull all the old spaghetti out of the goddess of grease.
Paul, you always amaze me and I never know what that will be. This time the Brake Spring Removal Tool! The "Tina Fan" was rich and got me laughing. However Paul, you've corrupted my mind again because now every time that I see a wheel either coming-off or going-on I hear the word "Jewelry". Question: If the holes in the wheels are worn-out. Do the washers behind the lug-nuts center the wheel? Regarding the Model A's themselves I have to say that a number of times I've been surprised and impressed by technology the engineer's of the day had, and implemented. And, I'm not a newbie having been a life long car guy and gear head. But often things that I thought hadn't been around until decades later have turned up on the Model A's. I hope your back is doing much better. God Bless.
"Jewelry" was because of those lug nut washers (rings) falling off onto the floor. They look and sound like someone's rings hitting the floor. I'm not sure how well they center the wheel once the lug holes are wallered out. They mainly just make you feel better, guess. My policy: If a US dime fits through any of the holes, replace the wheel. Exception: If the Model A is a hooptie.
@@ModelA Oh yes I know. I got the "jewelry" thing from the earlier video. But I didn't know the washer's were used due to wallered out lug holes I didn't know that could happen. How about a video on why Model A wheels do that???
@@ModelA The reason I asked for a video is because it's new info to some of us. I'd like to be clear about it. I'm guessing that the damage takes place because a torque wrench was not used, and lugs were over tightened?
5:40 - I know you'll probably cringe, but a battery operated impact wrench will make quick work of wheel mount/dismount. I think some of them may even be torque adjustable.
Brake shoes is another term equivalent to linings...😉 VW Bugs need about 270 ft.lbs on the rear axle nuts. There is a tool for them called the Torque Multiplier that multiplies the torque you put in it 9 times. It works for the flywheel and the rear axle nuts. So for the 270 for the rear axles you only put 30 ft.lbs on the wrench. The tool is about $100 or less; pays for itself the first time you use it.
A model a kinda seems like a good "first car" Very few electronics to fix, Can go a decent speed, Relatively easy to repair (imo) And depending on what you get, pretty cheap too. Overall 8/10 would recommend.
Well Paul it surprised me that Athena started after you said you don't care so much about her while she was listening. About you calling things wrongly.. you are articulate in you speaking and everyone should know to what you are referring.. so you are plenty good son. Cheers 🍻 One for your missus🍹
Love you collection! I did end up getting the radiator of my model A off, thanks to your extremely well written instructions. The radiator shop did weld the neck back on, and boiled it BUT they painted it black.. without my permission.. which I was NOT happy about. Either way once it is running again would love to take a tour to CA and meet you!
I replaced the prop on my boat, and I needed a cotter pin. Went to Home Depot and Lowe’s nobody knew what one was. They were all young guys. Ended up at a local Ace Hardware they had a display box full of them. Spent $10. In gas to find a 50 cent part. Great channel, nice to find a car channel were everyone doesn’t call everyone else bro or dude. Later dude.
Hi Paul. Subscribed. Came across your videos now that I’m a proud owner of 1925 Dodge Brothers Touring Car. Not the same as a Ford, or is it? What are the similarities? Focusing on the motor and transmission.
Would you ever get a DB? Sadly I didn't find any videos of people doing what you do with Model A's for DB's. They just do tours or say "Hey watch me drive this". Keep up the good work.
Paul First of all thank you for another great video exploring into the world of the Ford model A. It is funny you choose Athena to name your car because I will have to tell my sister-in law that she has a car named after her!!
Good afternoon Paul. Two questions: what are “fancy dust covers” on the front and what is the stuff you were spraying on the brakes? Thanks for another great video Lecil Alexander
Those dust covers are sold by most of the Model A parts suppliers. You have to machine the inside of the hub a little to make them fit. I was spraying "Brake Clean", available at almost any autoparts store.
On Chevrolet,, I tighten the wheel bearing load to seat the bearing then back off left to the kotter key alignment,, so apparently old A's and T''s are super tight I guess ?
@@ModelA maybe, 125 foot pounds sounds correct, also the spindle nut has no recess notches where the kotter Key would go in the spindle threads, (preventing the nut from backing loose) those ford's must be pretty simple and easy compared to modern cars, but I'd take one over a modern car. any day. Those oldies are low priced and under appreciated Thanks for preserving automotive history. Nice job
What's the difference between bonded and woven brake shoes? And which ones are desirable? Only one constructive criticism. I would have liked to have seen detail on your emergency brake adjustment. Unless you did it in another video. Yet again. Good stuff!
@@JDvintagemi I just re-examined the brake adjustment video, and I guess the part about adjusting emergency brakes didn't make the cut. Hmm... OK< guess I'll have to cover that soon. Basically, adjust so that at 3 clicks, the brakes just start to rub and at 4 clicks, they lock solid.
@@ModelA thanks , so is it missing a lock or they not cut hole for it/ I have not taken door panel off yet. thanks again , your videos are what got me get a A
Put the claw hammer back with the carpentry tools. Then get yourself a good ballpeen hammer and a good deadblow hammer for your mechanic tools and be happy😉🌵
125 ft lbs. is difficult for even me to get to. Also have to consider these threads are now 90(!!!) years old I would be hesitant to put that much torque on them unless the axle was brand new.
If you think about it, with a ratchet or breaker bar any longer than 12”, you are multiplying the torque so you would have to put considerably less than 125lbs of pressure if using a 24” or even 18” breaker bar. I agree with the other comment that you likely were very close in this video. I think the later banjos took 200-250ft pounds or something like that. They also require a robust puller though. Great stuff. I’ll do it Paul’s way from now on on the A.
Too all you people who criticize this man, and always have a better way and better ideas, and better words? This man got this car running. Did he not? Go and get your own Model T in this condition and do whatever you want with it.
@@modeladenny1218 Yea, we all know what he meant, so we just correct it in our minds and move on. Some people would go to "keyboard quarterback" mode and jump on him for the innocent mistake. That's just how some people have become these days, it seems.
Hey Paul, Happy memorial Day. I hope you get to enjoy it with your family. This might be a long comment. So I'm sorry for that. First, where would one find new rims for a model a. Do they sell them at parts stores. Second, how do you feel about period hotroding. Not putting a new v8 in it or anything. But using pre-war and even maybe a little post-wae parts to make a classic "hot-rod." Third, tell your wife I loved her line video. I'm going through all your videos 1 by 1 just because that's as close as I can get to a Model A at the moment. I noticed she was getting a lot of flack for that. I thought it was great. Really. Informative, well timed, easy to follow. Overall a great video. Lastly, how did you come across the original and unrestored fordor. Especially in such nice condition. Thanks, and again, happy memorial Day! Brantley
You do not say happy memorial day!! It is a day of mourning for all of our fallen military people who gave their lives so we could be a free nation. RIP to all of them and GOD speed. much respect!!
Hi Brantley. Lots to address here. New Model A wheels are available from the usual suppliers. However, original Model A wheels are still plentiful. As for "period hot rodding"... Just no. "Period hot rodding" in 1930 was no hot rodding. Just use it and survive the tough times. Giving the car a wash and by-hand wax was "hot rodding". The all-original fordor has been in our family.
Sadly my 1931 phaeton is a hot rod. It has hydraulic brakes, tube shocks, F-1 steering, plus a Ford 260V-8 and 4-speed. ........ Along with a custom dash for more instruments. It thinks it's a Model A so I keep the hood closed.😉
@@ModelA I'm falling behinder! Yes, my little red phaeton makes me happy. It almost fulfilled a long desire. Yet an original deluxe fordor or a Victoria is more practical where I now live.
The people that complained about the wording, They knew what you are talking about. So why complain? Whhheeelllll. I have to be polite. So to those people. ZIP IT!
@@modeladenny1218 I have autism, so I really don't care what people call me or say about me. Neurotypical people call it "thick skin". I call it a gift from God.
20:30 What I spy on Paul's bench: is that a Simpson 260, and then HP- service monitor have no idea what that piece of broadcast equipment is on the floor. I don't mean to drive you into paranoia Paul to hide all of the odds and ends of your business I just had too much coffee this morning. Enjoying your video hope your back feels better.
I would honestly get reman or modern rims for the one I drove with any frequency I would of course have the right ones stored but if I drove one of these on a regular basis it would have a mix of modern and classic...
I had no choice after randomly looking for 60+ years. Mine has modern 1935 16" wire wheels. Most people don't even know the Falcon 260V-8 is not original.
@@ModelA Guess I need to see two of them together to learn how to tell the difference. I still have the original drums on my '31 Tudor from when I got it in 1968. All four have those reinforcement bands too.
As a lifetime mechanic with shot knees, don’t kneel on bare concrete, use rubber mat or piece of old carpet, or proper knee pads, also don’t lie on bare concrete either, don’t end up crippled like me.
At the "risk of" Paul, you know what 'brakes' are and how to check as well a fix....aka 'repair' them and to never drive with 'defective' brakes. So how did you "risk your life" in a Model A? I have great respect for you and your channel as well as your knowledge and presentation. That being said your title is, to my pretty well trained eye, "CLICK BAIT", and not only beneath you but diminishes your credibility a notch or two. Sorry to see that as you've done so much for your, my, our 'Community'
If it's Paul's video I'm gonna click even if it looks like click bait. Even if I've been camping for 4-days and clicked late. In Paul's defense, anytime a person gets in a car on any road it's risky! At least he got those brake pads adjusticated correctly.
Yes I agree the lines and if it has a filter to be cleaned as well, the one issue I had on the Fordson tractor was silt from a volcanic eruption 120 miles away 4 times over the years...plus a couple of eathquacks.
Well, that's the way it is... Say a word, someone's going to correct you. OK, if he knows better, then surely, he has loads of videos on his channel that show what a talent he is. Nope, nope he hasn't. BUT it's brake shoes, not brake pads - otherwise nobody knows what you're talking about! ;P
You.... of all people..... Adrian, you booger!!! Ha ha! I finished your steering component. I haven't done my part of the video for it yet, but I think I will just send everything now and get it started, then do my part of the video later. Sound good to you?
@@ModelA Sounds like a plan to me - we haven't really spoken about who does what in his video yet, anyways. By the way, loved the "is there really nothing I can do to help" sequence :D
Why show the disassembly and assembly of the brakes ... from TEN FEET AWAY ... in which nobody can see WTF you're doing? You also padded the video with the poor quality recap from last episode ... to make it longer. Not better, just longer. Your title just says " .. to drive the 1931 Ford Model A." ... so you roped in a lot of people who now have to suffer through this first part. So ... you finally got a THUMB DOWN for false advertising and video padding.
I love the subtitle "Goddess of Grease..."
The upside is that the thing won’t rust...😉
@@vayabroder729 Yep!
Thank you very much for these videos! I’m 35 now, and now own my Grandpa’s 1928 Model A Tudor sedan. This is the first car I ever drove and how I learned to drive a manual(other than tractors haha). It’s amazing how much fun and simple these cars are to work on when they’re original! I’m slowly working on restoring it, though it’s a slow process as my wife and I were blessed in January with twin boys. I can’t wait to see if one or both of them have interest in driving and working on it with me!
Those father-son projects are the best!! My dad is 95 now and we still do project cars. Nothing better.
I’m looking forward to the re-wiring of Athena, this has become an excellent “back to basics” series.
Thanks Jay!
Yeah, that was a lot of work, how right your are. Thanks for sharing, I'll be watching the rest of the series soon. Have a good day!
Man do those whitewalls look GREAT ON THAT CAR! Those tires look sooo good with the colors of the car! Thanks for the video!
Thanks Wayne
Henry should have put white walls on all Model A's. Even those farm cars.
Can’t get enough of these videos watch them every day just to keep the knowledge up in the old noggin so it’ll be like second nature as I am 22 years old I don’t know of anyone my age or close to my age that owns a model A or even has any interest loved these since I was a kid and always will , keep up the awesome educational and fun videos !!
Thanks Joshua! Have you ridden in a Model A yet?
Oh yes I was the one that have messaged you a few times asking questions and telling you about the companys 31 model AA I’m getting up and running I messaged you on Facebook about a few questions I had yesterday, I believe as you said in one of your videos your wife over looks your Facebook and Instagram accounts so I believe your wife was the one to respond to me yesterday on Facebook if you ask your wife to look at your Instagram page I tagged you in a post I made with some pictures and a small description
@@joshuawallace7993 Thank you! Yes, Tina does all the socialized media stuff. I don't even know the passwords for the Instaface or whatever. She showed me the picture of your AA project. Looks super cool! Thanks again, and good luck!
@@ModelA thank you !
@@phantomcorsair8476 that’s awesome man ! Never give up !
This builds gives me hope. As a school teacher a car like Athena would be exactly the kind of car that I could afford and then just spend many many days in the garage loving on her. I absolutely love your channel and hope and dream of having a model A one day myself. In a previous comment on another video of yours I thanked you for converting me. I have realized that this is my kind of car. But being a knot head like most guys I thought that the way to have one of these is to Hot-Rod it. Thank you for helping me understand that this car can be loved just the way that it came out of the factory. I do not want to Hot-Rod one any longer. Congratulations on the Mail Truck as well
Thank you, Geoff!! These are my deed great little cars just as is. I hope you get one soon!
Hey, Paul! I built a 1920`s Car 1925 Dodge that had very bad axles and no engine, I am not a rodder! But this Car GOD and I built, It was pretty bad! Now I LOVE it! At that I Restored most all original outside, But I had to replace the Rear and Front axles! With a Ford Thunderbird Rear Axle, And a Chevrolet front straight axle with modified to fit Ford F 150 Ford Truck Brake Back plates and Drums and rear Ford Drums and Back Plates on the rear axle! I noted the smaller size brake cylinders on the rear axle, compared to the larger front cylinders on the front, So I figured out it`s a 60% front 40% rear deal! BOY this Car Stops! Well I thought about it for a wile, A friend of mine always says He hates His Brakes on His Model A Ford, So I said let Me try something, So I used the ford method of setting brakes "BUT IN REVERSE" The Front locks up first! This makes the load push the Car down forward, causing the Car to stop Super Great! HE LOVES IT! I have done this on 6 Model A Fords so far, With Great results! Something to think about! Give it a try!
I am in the middle of a desaster car, a BEAUTIFUL 1929 model roadster, I had to do a total redo on the front axle, When I started on the rear axle, the nuts were loose, I took them off with my fingers - and pulled the hubs off by hand! The left hand side looks pretty good, the left has grooves! I do not like using shims, I may need to do s replacement of the axle! What is your thoughts? If you fo not mind my asking? Oh! The left hand spring hanger has a 3/4 inch piece missing out of it, I will most certainly have to repair! Named this Car Helen Trouble!
As usual Paul great explanatory video..!! Thank you soooo much to you and your awesome wife. As she replied so quickly on Facebook as per you and her advice for my 30 model a 5 window..! For 100’s of hours over the winter and it of course letting go weeks after due to a very sketchy to say the least rad and cooling issue. Completely rebuilt in and out and brand new head,studs,water pump and rad… he’s kickin ass better than most 90+ year olds..! Lol. Keep them going..! I’m only 41 yrs old but truly couldn’t ask for a better car..!
Good work Brad!! When I was 40 and driving around in my tudor sedan, I remember being on top of the world also! I remember that feeling very well. After I started buying more, that's when a little of the magic was lost. I still have the tudor sedan, and I still like it, but those days when I was your age and with just 1 Model A cannot be beat. Enjoy it, man!
My son bought one of those wheel bearing packers. I hide it from him. In this family we do it the right way, plus sticky mittens are fun!
Hahaa! Make him do it right!! Good for you, man.
Another great video good job Paul! Man that old gas is going to be pretty nasty smelling when you drain it out. That may have actually helped the gas tank from getting rust and trash in there......Have a good Memorial Day weekend to you and ALL US Veterans!
See the second video in the series where I took a whiff. ugh..
I just found your channel yesterday and have been binge watching today. Mt dads first car was a model A and I love the color of this one. To bad for me it is sold already but now that I subscribed maybe I gat a shot at one in the future. I worked on a lot of muscle cars back in the 70's and these old cars have always been a dream of mine.
Cool. Welcome aboard, Brian!
What is that maroon color called? I really like the color combination of this car!!
Thank you very much for the video, because of you, Paul, I understand how to dig in all the wheels now! My front brakes are locked up, the front wheels will not move. My Model A has a very old "juice brake" conversion, and I'm hesitant to open a bleeder valve, because I think I will loose all 4 brakes. The car has been sitting now for 3 years and the car is close to being ruined. Thank you for all you do.
Yank those juice brakes off and put you some simple, reliable rods in.
@@ModelA Paul, I was thrilled when I received a reply directly from you!! I would love to change back over to rods and cables. I am not sure what ,if any modifications were made to the car when the change over was made. I do know I am missing all 4 shocks. I will research what I need to do the job, I love your video's, they are awesome.
@@kerrythomas4901 Of course I answer you. Who else would? Good plan- Put the car back to stock. It will last longer and serve you well.
Love the wide Geraldines on the tires. Geraldines=wide whitewalls. You'd be surprised at how much ft.lbs. of torque that ratchet bar does. Take a Real torque wrench and back that off and measure it. I didn't think that I put that much torque on a wheel change one day. Wife drove the car. Wheel came of when she was at 60mph. Come to find out that over torqueing caused a crack in the lug nut sleeves that holds the wheel on. She didn't wreck but left a gouge in the road about 1/4 mile and grounded off the rotor quite a bit. I made damn sure I properly torqued the next time. That is a really nice looking car. Love the colors. They all work well together.
Love that car but look forward to the eye lids and fog lamps coming off. Great episode.
Thanks Patrick!
Patrick....... Oh NO! Not the eye lids.😂
Your channel is starting to give me high school auto mechanics class flashbacks. I don't think I've done a brake job since then. I wish modern cars were designed for mere mortals to work on like older cars were. I haven't even done anything as simple as my own oil changes since probably somewhere around the mid '90s. These days, there's a garage walking distance from where I work. I can drop my vehicle off on my way in to work or after lunch for an oil change. It's ready before I get off of work, doesn't cost much more than it would cost for me to buy all the stuff to do it myself, and I don't have to deal with disposing of the used oil. As for modern car designs - I've had a slight oil leak for quite a while now. It would only take a simple valve cover gasket replacement to fix it. But, the engine is sideways and the rear valve cover is almost under the dash. The estimate I got for having the valve cover gaskets replaced was over $300 due to the labor involved.
I hear you, Kevin. The only maintenance I can do on the modern cars is change oil and hoses!
One of the things I saw is that a clean level floor sure makes it easier to crawl under anything if you don't have a lift, especially if you wear shorts :-) Best Model A channel on YT.
Waiting on the next one Paul. Happy Memorial Day.
That is very kind. Thank you OJ! A blessed Memorial Day to you.
I just don’t understand why people would be upset about calling a brake lining a brake shoe. Paul is doing us all a favor by taking us along with him, teaching us very valuable info. This has to be one of my least favorite things about RUclips or social media. Keep up the great work Paul! Axle nut torque is a controversial subject... I used the later/larger Ford juice brake axle nuts and torqued them to 250ft lbs per Ford barn. Paul do you agree with the red books lug nuts torque of 64ftlb?
I torque lug nuts to where they feel right. No idea what that is, but it is a real feel that you get after a while. I'm guessing it's in the neighborhood of the red book's figure, but don't even want to check. Never had one come loose and only stripped one in many years.
@@ModelA gotcha! Love the videos
Thank you Pete!
What a lovely wife fanning you like that. I thaught that was funny the way you asked her to do that. And I remember repacking wheel bearings on cars from the 60s 70s and 80s + some into the 90s untill they came out with perma lube front hub bearings for 4×4s and FWD Cars. They say the good ol days but a lot of work. Good job Paul Shinn. I realy like those
Ford mo. A's.you two are a Nice ol fashioned Couple. ❤ Dwight.
Lucky man. Beautiful car, beautiful wife. Enough said.
I wish I had a beautiful car like that! Big dreams empty pockets.
Model As are more affordable than you might think.
Looking for good. Ilove model A,s Ford's
That makes two of us.
This one will be for sale shortly
Hi Paul, I think you need to stop giving the haters any time.
Your videos are for us who appreciate your time and knowledge.
Thank you, I will
Hi Paul, thank you for sharing your videos I learn a lot, question,,, what color it’s your wheels? What’s called?
Athena's wheels are Tacoma Cream. It's a Ford color.
Tell Tina she did an outstanding job of fanning!
P.S. Would like to see a video cruise after all the work is done on this beauty. You did a lot of work on this car in this video alone. And it's worth every second of time put forth.
People just need to lighten up! Great videos.
Yes! Thank you!
I had to look up the word "Hooptie." Great video!
I absolutely relate to the fear of my old car catching on fire at any minute! 😀😂
Hahahaa!! Bummer.
I've bought three that burned up much of the wiring on the way home from buying them. A 1941 Ford because the tail end wires were against the tail pipe. A 1955 Chevy and a 1949 Ford because everything from telephone wire to 2 gauge wire and combinations of everything in between was used. Mostly with cheap electrical tape not taped.
After the smoke and flames cleared, a quick patch job, and luck, each made it home. Nuthin like the smell of burning wires on the way home with a new project.
Hi Paul. If I don’t use the wheel spacers on my June 1928 roadster, the lug nuts bottom out on the wheel hub with the wheel still loose. The spacers fixed my problem. Thanks for the video.
Weird. Either the studs are wrong or you have crummy repro lug nuts. Some of the repro lug nuts are absolutely terrible.
Great Video! Happy Memorial Day.
Thanks! You too!
These videos are great!. Keep them coming.
Thanks, Chris!
Nice fan !! Lucky man !
As far as the brake shoe/lining comment - I loved your “padded” answer!
Thanks Paul
Can’t wait to see you pull all the old spaghetti out of the goddess of grease.
Good one!! Hahahaa!!
I hope you torqued the lug nuts!
Great video. And timely. I need to do all these things to my new (first) Model A.
Of course I did. Otherwise, you know...
Paul, you always amaze me and I never know what that will be. This time the Brake Spring Removal Tool!
The "Tina Fan" was rich and got me laughing. However Paul, you've corrupted my mind again because now every time that I see a wheel either coming-off or going-on I hear the word "Jewelry".
Question: If the holes in the wheels are worn-out. Do the washers behind the lug-nuts center the wheel?
Regarding the Model A's themselves I have to say that a number of times I've been surprised and impressed by technology the engineer's of the day had, and implemented. And, I'm not a newbie having been a life long car guy and gear head. But often things that I thought hadn't been around until decades later have turned up on the Model A's.
I hope your back is doing much better. God Bless.
"Jewelry" was because of those lug nut washers (rings) falling off onto the floor. They look and sound like someone's rings hitting the floor. I'm not sure how well they center the wheel once the lug holes are wallered out. They mainly just make you feel better, guess. My policy: If a US dime fits through any of the holes, replace the wheel. Exception: If the Model A is a hooptie.
@@ModelA Oh yes I know. I got the "jewelry" thing from the earlier video.
But I didn't know the washer's were used due to wallered out lug holes
I didn't know that could happen.
How about a video on why Model A wheels do that???
They do that because people don't do it right. Why make a video pointing out people screwing up? I just make videos doing it right.
The lug holes are 'wallered' out. 😉???????😉 Yup!
@@ModelA The reason I asked for a video is because it's new info to some of us. I'd like to be clear about it. I'm guessing that the damage takes place because a torque wrench was not used, and lugs were over tightened?
Need to find a friend Bob in central Pa to install wheel studs. Great video. Thanks for sharing
Any machine shop should be able to do it. Takes nearly a 60 ton press.
You're the best thing that ever happened to that car. Nice work.
Wow, thanks!
5:40 - I know you'll probably cringe, but a battery operated impact wrench will make quick work of wheel mount/dismount. I think some of them may even be torque adjustable.
I like them. I just don't use it on the Model A's. I try to only use simple tools in the videos to show how easy and simple owning a Model A can be.
Thank you Paul. Question for you, should I use an air filter on our 1930 Model A carburetor?
It depends. But I run air filters on all of mine, so I am biased.
Brake shoes is another term equivalent to linings...😉
VW Bugs need about 270 ft.lbs on the rear axle nuts. There is a tool for them called the Torque Multiplier that multiplies the torque you put in it 9 times. It works for the flywheel and the rear axle nuts. So for the 270 for the rear axles you only put 30 ft.lbs on the wrench. The tool is about $100 or less; pays for itself the first time you use it.
A model a kinda seems like a good "first car"
Very few electronics to fix,
Can go a decent speed,
Relatively easy to repair (imo)
And depending on what you get, pretty cheap too.
Overall 8/10 would recommend.
Agreed! Big Bonus- Chick love Model As
Well Paul it surprised me that Athena started after you said you don't care so much about her while she was listening. About you calling things wrongly.. you are articulate in you speaking and everyone should know to what you are referring.. so you are plenty good son. Cheers 🍻 One for your missus🍹
Thanks Yhen! Athena mist have been sound asleep when I said those words....
Paul another great video, Please show a truck repair of anything, lol
As soon as I get another truck! Sold the last one, back before I was doing Model A videos.
14:06 “jewelry” said sadly. I laughed at that for some reason.
Hahaa!b Yes, said sadly.
I had my 30 Cabriolet running around earlier this year. Unfortunately it's back in storage for now, to many other things going on.
Bummer
@@ModelA Working on my old airplane so it's ok
@@spurgear4 Nice!!!
Love you collection! I did end up getting the radiator of my model A off, thanks to your extremely well written instructions. The radiator shop did weld the neck back on, and boiled it BUT they painted it black.. without my permission.. which I was NOT happy about. Either way once it is running again would love to take a tour to CA and meet you!
That would be great! Call ahead.
Will do kind sir!
Thanks again for doing these , great info for us
Thanks Gord!
Paul, I didn’t see you torque the wheel nuts when you took it off the jack stands.
Because you weren't standing there when I did it.
I replaced the prop on my boat, and I needed a cotter pin. Went to Home Depot and Lowe’s nobody knew what one was. They were all young guys. Ended up at a local Ace Hardware they had a display box full of them. Spent $10. In gas to find a 50 cent part. Great channel, nice to find a car channel were everyone doesn’t call everyone else bro or dude. Later dude.
Thanks, bro!
@@ModelA LOL
good job Paul!
Thanks Brendog!
Nicely done.....as usual, Thanks
Thanks Dave!
Hi Paul. Subscribed. Came across your videos now that I’m a proud owner of 1925 Dodge Brothers Touring Car. Not the same as a Ford, or is it? What are the similarities? Focusing on the motor and transmission.
They are more similar than not. Congratulations!
Would you ever get a DB? Sadly I didn't find any videos of people doing what you do with Model A's for DB's. They just do tours or say "Hey watch me drive this". Keep up the good work.
I'm way too involved with Model A's. Buying a Dodge Brothers car would be like cheating on my wife; Ain't gonna happen.
Hey Paul. Me again. Have you ever had to rebuild a motor or transmission? Did you do it yourself?
Paul First of all thank you for another great video exploring into the world of the Ford model A. It is funny you choose Athena to name your car because I will have to tell my sister-in law that she has a car named after her!!
Thanks Richard! My friend Sophia came up with the name. It fits.
Project "Hooptie", In all of youtube. I can see who inspired you man!
Jay Leno
I have a 29 model a close cab can't find a video on how to put a canvas on the roof
I did a video showing how
I am really getting the itch to buy a Model A Ford after watching your shows. The tough job is to figure which cars I have to sell to buy "Athena".
Haha! Athena will go pretty cheap.
@@ModelA Do you set a price or ask for bids?
Good afternoon Paul. Two questions: what are “fancy dust covers” on the front and what is the stuff you were spraying on the brakes?
Thanks for another great video
Lecil Alexander
Those dust covers are sold by most of the Model A parts suppliers. You have to machine the inside of the hub a little to make them fit. I was spraying "Brake Clean", available at almost any autoparts store.
@@ModelA your comment on “fancy” had me intrigued. I e been using the ones available from Bratton’s , Snyder’s, etc for years.
Lecil
Bert's in CO sells a turned down washer that let's the cap fit right on. The late '31 spoked (Rocky Mountain) drums use a threaded cap
@@ModelABum I will look on their website or call them. Thanks, Lecil
Adjusting Model A brakes also works for 33 & 34 brakes😀👍🏼
Yes, of course!
And 35 thru 38 brakes.
Nice Paul! What’s the benefit to cast drums?
Less brake fade than steel drums, better braking.
@@ModelA how about woven vs bonded shoes?
@@fordguy728 The bonded shoes have better grab and seem to last longer.
@@ModelA Thanks Paul!
As always, thanks for the video
Thanks for watching Paw.
On Chevrolet,, I tighten the wheel bearing load to seat the bearing then back off left to the kotter key alignment,, so apparently old A's and T''s are super tight I guess ?
Isn't that how I did it?
@@ModelA maybe, 125 foot pounds sounds correct, also the spindle nut has no recess notches where the kotter Key would go in the spindle threads, (preventing the nut from backing loose) those ford's must be pretty simple and easy compared to modern cars, but I'd take one over a modern car. any day. Those oldies are low priced and under appreciated Thanks for preserving automotive history. Nice job
What's the difference between bonded and woven brake shoes? And which ones are desirable?
Only one constructive criticism. I would have liked to have seen detail on your emergency brake adjustment. Unless you did it in another video. Yet again. Good stuff!
Yes. In the brake adjustment video (link in description) I give step by step how-to.
@@ModelA Yeah I know about you the brake adjustment video I was more talking about the emergency brake itself.
@@JDvintagemi I just re-examined the brake adjustment video, and I guess the part about adjusting emergency brakes didn't make the cut. Hmm... OK< guess I'll have to cover that soon. Basically, adjust so that at 3 clicks, the brakes just start to rub and at 4 clicks, they lock solid.
just bought a 30 tudor / there is no lock inside driver door / have not looked under door panel ,maybe not put on?
Whoever restored that car overlooked it.
@@ModelA thanks , so is it missing a lock or they not cut hole for it/ I have not taken door panel off yet. thanks again , your videos are what got me get a A
The "hole" for a lock on a tudor is on the handle outside. There won't be a hole for it in the door like on a fordor.
thanks/ planning on joining flint hill regoin in Kansas
Put the claw hammer back with the carpentry tools. Then get yourself a good ballpeen hammer and a good deadblow hammer for your mechanic tools and be happy😉🌵
I have both of those. I prefer using my grandfather's tools whenever possible.
@@ModelA Just whack it with a chunk of wood.
What model garage fan was that ?
An expensive one
Nice work Paul!
I always thought that 125 foot pounds on the rear axle was a bit much. I was able to get there though.
I don't have the stomach for it.
125 ft lbs. is difficult for even me to get to. Also have to consider these threads are now 90(!!!) years old I would be hesitant to put that much torque on them unless the axle was brand new.
Having just torqued my rear hubs to 125, I would bet that you put more than that on the right rear
If you think about it, with a ratchet or breaker bar any longer than 12”, you are multiplying the torque so you would have to put considerably less than 125lbs of pressure if using a 24” or even 18” breaker bar. I agree with the other comment that you likely were very close in this video. I think the later banjos took 200-250ft pounds or something like that. They also require a robust puller though. Great stuff. I’ll do it Paul’s way from now on on the A.
Hi Paul, if you decide to sell Athena after operation Hooptie, please let me know and send to Australia! Haha
It will be for sale, for sure. I need the space
@@ModelA Great! Now I just need to make room... 🤣🤔
Too all you people who criticize this man, and always have a better way and better ideas, and better words? This man got this car running. Did he not? Go and get your own Model T in this condition and do whatever you want with it.
Amen!
@@ModelA too many armchair critisizers out there Paul.
@@styldsteel1 I seem to attract more than my share of them.
@@ModelA That means you are doing something right!😉
I'd mention styldsteel suggested the wrong car but that's nitpicking.
@@modeladenny1218 Yea, we all know what he meant, so we just correct it in our minds and move on. Some people would go to "keyboard quarterback" mode and jump on him for the innocent mistake. That's just how some people have become these days, it seems.
Hey Paul,
Happy memorial Day. I hope you get to enjoy it with your family. This might be a long comment. So I'm sorry for that.
First, where would one find new rims for a model a. Do they sell them at parts stores.
Second, how do you feel about period hotroding. Not putting a new v8 in it or anything. But using pre-war and even maybe a little post-wae parts to make a classic "hot-rod."
Third, tell your wife I loved her line video. I'm going through all your videos 1 by 1 just because that's as close as I can get to a Model A at the moment. I noticed she was getting a lot of flack for that. I thought it was great. Really. Informative, well timed, easy to follow. Overall a great video.
Lastly, how did you come across the original and unrestored fordor. Especially in such nice condition.
Thanks, and again, happy memorial Day!
Brantley
You do not say happy memorial day!! It is a day of mourning for all of our fallen military people who gave their lives so we could be a free nation. RIP to all of them and GOD speed. much respect!!
Hi Brantley.
Lots to address here. New Model A wheels are available from the usual suppliers. However, original Model A wheels are still plentiful. As for "period hot rodding"... Just no. "Period hot rodding" in 1930 was no hot rodding. Just use it and survive the tough times. Giving the car a wash and by-hand wax was "hot rodding".
The all-original fordor has been in our family.
Sadly my 1931 phaeton is a hot rod. It has hydraulic brakes, tube shocks, F-1 steering, plus a Ford 260V-8 and 4-speed. ........ Along with a custom dash for more instruments. It thinks it's a Model A so I keep the hood closed.😉
All that matters is if it makes YOU happy. If it does, then good enough!
@@ModelA I'm falling behinder! Yes, my little red phaeton makes me happy. It almost fulfilled a long desire.
Yet an original deluxe fordor or a Victoria is more practical where I now live.
Watching that FBI agent trying to figure out how to cut your brake lines with his side-cutters. #GoodTimes
Ha ha!
Explain "Risked my life "
I've driven many Model A's and never thought that.
I have to explain myself?
Enjoy 2nd video of Ford Model A repairs ! 😘🚘😀 Mike from Missouri
Thanks Mike!
No paint? No undercoat?
No problem!
The people that complained about the wording, They knew what you are talking about. So why complain? Whhheeelllll. I have to be polite. So to those people. ZIP IT!
Yes! But, I'm not allowed to say that. I don't want to get "cancelled".
Hahaa!!! You should see some of the other comments on here.
@@ModelA I'm glad I don't write anything to get people upset or to get cancelled.😉
@@modeladenny1218 I have autism, so I really don't care what people call me or say about me. Neurotypical people call it "thick skin". I call it a gift from God.
@@ModelA 😉
20:30 What I spy on Paul's bench: is that a Simpson 260, and then HP- service monitor have no idea what that piece of broadcast equipment is on the floor.
I don't mean to drive you into paranoia Paul to hide all of the odds and ends of your business I just had too much coffee this morning.
Enjoying your video hope your back feels better.
Good eye! This shop is also used for my business, building and maintaining broadcast facilities. Sometimes, I bring equipment to the shop for repairs.
I would honestly get reman or modern rims for the one I drove with any frequency I would of course have the right ones stored but if I drove one of these on a regular basis it would have a mix of modern and classic...
Why? The original wheels are made of superior metals and they will outlast you and me both.
I had no choice after randomly looking for 60+ years. Mine has modern 1935 16" wire wheels. Most people don't even know the Falcon 260V-8 is not original.
How can you visually tell a cast iron brake drum from another kind?
The edges look different, they weigh more, are thicker, and the sound of the "ring".
@@ModelA Guess I need to see two of them together to learn how to tell the difference. I still have the original drums on my '31 Tudor from when I got it in 1968. All four have those reinforcement bands too.
When I finally get around to doing the full brake job video, I plan to show the differences and then explain why the cast iron work better.
@@mafcawebmaster4237 The steel drums have a "rolled" edge, If you had the two side by side you would immediately see the difference.
@@ModelA Excellent! Many of us don't know the difference and/or why one is better than another.
Wow !
It really doesn't matter if you know what you're doing call what you want to.
Agreed, Curt!
OMG you used a claw hammer on your car!😡 Just kidding, just some hater humor. I do it all the time😁
Hahahahaaa!!
At least Paul didn't use the claw part.
Can I have your claw hammer? I need to build a chicken coop... lol
Hahaa!
Pads, shoes, I think we all know what you are talking about. Chill folks!
Thanks Craig
If these drums are like a willys you need a swedge cutter or you'll wreck the hubs , because the studs are peened
Did you see how we did it? Works excellent. You just need the right tools.
As a lifetime mechanic with shot knees, don’t kneel on bare concrete, use rubber mat or piece of old carpet, or proper knee pads, also don’t lie on bare concrete either, don’t end up crippled like me.
I'm close to half Indian. My knees can crush gravel! Bizarre genetics. But, I do get your point man. Thank you for looking out for me!
At the "risk of" Paul, you know what 'brakes' are and how to check as well a fix....aka 'repair' them and to never drive with 'defective' brakes. So how did you "risk your life" in a Model A? I have great respect for you and your channel as well as your knowledge and presentation. That being said your title is, to my pretty well trained eye, "CLICK BAIT", and not only beneath you but diminishes your credibility a notch or two. Sorry to see that as you've done so much for your, my, our 'Community'
I was referring to the fire hazzard part. The wiring on this car is SUPER sketchy still.
If it's Paul's video I'm gonna click even if it looks like click bait. Even if I've been camping for 4-days and clicked late.
In Paul's defense, anytime a person gets in a car on any road it's risky!
At least he got those brake pads adjusticated correctly.
Paul if your using 20 year old gas, your actually using paint thinner. Thank you.
I don't even think it's good enough to be paint thinner.
It would be a weak thinner at the age of the fuel. Do you plan to drain It? If so it would help. I have done this on a 90 year old Fordson tractor.
@@robertreisner6119 Yes, planning to drain it and flush the tank/lines.
Yes I agree the lines and if it has a filter to be cleaned as well, the one issue I had on the Fordson tractor was silt from a volcanic eruption 120 miles away 4 times over the years...plus a couple of eathquacks.
Not much different from the drums on my VW bus albeit hydraulic
True
You need a better Hamer
Well, that's the way it is... Say a word, someone's going to correct you.
OK, if he knows better, then surely, he has loads of videos on his channel that show what a talent he is.
Nope,
nope he hasn't.
BUT it's brake shoes, not brake pads - otherwise nobody knows what you're talking about! ;P
You.... of all people..... Adrian, you booger!!! Ha ha! I finished your steering component. I haven't done my part of the video for it yet, but I think I will just send everything now and get it started, then do my part of the video later. Sound good to you?
@@ModelA Sounds like a plan to me - we haven't really spoken about who does what in his video yet, anyways.
By the way, loved the "is there really nothing I can do to help" sequence :D
I'm glad the clickbait title is gone
I'm not. The new views have disappeared.
Why show the disassembly and assembly of the brakes ... from TEN FEET AWAY ... in which nobody can see WTF you're doing?
You also padded the video with the poor quality recap from last episode ... to make it longer. Not better, just longer.
Your title just says " .. to drive the 1931 Ford Model A." ... so you roped in a lot of people who now have to suffer through this first part.
So ... you finally got a THUMB DOWN for false advertising and video padding.
Thumb down for being a schmuck!!!
There are so many automotive channels on RUclips. I hope you find one that meets your standards.
Thanks, Jr! You said what I shouldn't