Great example of an original Tudor. Being a standard Tudor, it would not have come with cowl lamps , but these must have been added later [ many had them added in '60s-'70s when repros became available] also the red wheels were something either ordered special when new or done later. No, those plugs shown are not originals ; Champion 3X with brass tops were factory supplied. Cheers from NZ.
I have owned an unrestored 1931 Coupe for 51 years. All original. Paint is over 65 years new. Top also original. Drive it everywhere & attend all car shows in Tallahassee Florida & Fairfax Virginia areas.
I think red photographs as well as videos exceptionally well. They certainly do not have the appearance of being painted when closely examined but I am no expert. Even his car body paint looks pretty darn good for it being original.
Is she sweet! What a great car to have in your family so it could be handed down. Can't put a price on something like that.Thank you, ken, that was well worth the time.
I met Tom again at The Gilmore Museum the weekend after the OCF, where he brought his A speedster. We were there with our unrestored 1930 Fordor, but Tom's Tudor is in much better shape!
The spare tire is factory Ford See the red diamond placement point for where the valve for tube should be located. These marks sped up the tire mounting time to keep up with the assembly line
Hey! If I go under the knife for repairs, is that counted as maintenance? Or restoration? Even if they don't add anything? Hmph. Well, there goes my 'unrestored' original title! Haha! Good stuff, Mr Smith!
If you've ever seen Paul Shinn's video on his unrestored 1929 Ford, most likely you won't see the pinstripe on that car either. At least I didn't see any of it, but I could also be mistaken. Since pinstriping was done on the assembly line using a fast drying lacquer paint, I would suspect that over time that it simply wore off. While I am not an expert by any means, I would lean on my speculation that over time, it faded and wore off. To me, and looking at Paul's car video both on the exterior and interior dash/gas tank, it seems to make the most sense. As to the plugs, well I would consider that more maintenance. Thanks for your comments and for watching the video. It is a very nice car indeed.😊
Never say never. According to the MAFCA website cowl lights were an option on a standard Tudor. The Deluxe Tudor came from the factory with cowl lights but were a dealer installed option for the standard model. Thanks for commenting and for watching! www.mafca.com/data_tudors.html
I have a '29 in similar condition, never restored, original interior, a Murray fordor fancy one. I did replace the fan, 2 blade aluminum. Speedo' was stolen so that had to be replaced.
To Jim Baskin , someone back in the day could have added them. It is still original parts , back in the the day. Good automobile History for antique car 🚗 lovers !!! Kevin Phoenix ✝️ 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Great example of an original Tudor. Being a standard Tudor, it would not have come with cowl lamps , but these must have been added later [ many had them added in '60s-'70s when repros became available] also the red wheels were something either ordered special when new or done later. No, those plugs shown are not originals ; Champion 3X with brass tops were factory supplied. Cheers from NZ.
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Nice interview. Nice guy. Neat car! Love seeing the unrestored cars.
Ditto!
Charming old fossile! Thank you for beautiful vidio! Thank you Tom!😅
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I have owned an unrestored 1931 Coupe for 51 years. All original. Paint is over 65 years new. Top also original. Drive it everywhere & attend all car shows in Tallahassee Florida & Fairfax Virginia areas.
Nice!
Wow, what a find! Not many of those still around.
Indeed!
Beautiful car.....certainly deserves to be left ALONE restoration wise. It's a rolling time capsule! Bravo for not molesting it!
I agree!
Awesome car!!!
It sure is!
It’s hard to believe those wheels haven’t been repainted. Maybe I’m just jealous!
I think red photographs as well as videos exceptionally well. They certainly do not have the appearance of being painted when closely examined but I am no expert. Even his car body paint looks pretty darn good for it being original.
Dad did paint the wheels in the 70s.
Holy mackerel! I was wondering about the fan, just as he explained. Thank you and the owner for sharing this - that is 1 in a million! ~ Chuck
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Is she sweet! What a great car to have in your family so it could be handed down. Can't put a price on something like that.Thank you, ken, that was well worth the time.
Thanks Dean!
I was really hoping to hear that thing Run…..
In part 2 of OCF 2023 I go for a ride in it.
Thank you so much for what you do. God bless.
You are so welcome Tom!
I met Tom again at The Gilmore Museum the weekend after the OCF, where he brought his A speedster. We were there with our unrestored 1930 Fordor, but Tom's Tudor is in much better shape!
I would have loved seeing your Fordor. If you are at OCF next year with it, I think it could make for a great interview!
I'll be at Greenfield Village in September, as well as Model A Days.
Awesome car 94 years old and going
Indeed it is!
The spare tire is factory Ford
See the red diamond placement point for where the valve for tube should be located.
These marks sped up the tire mounting time to keep up with the assembly line
I didn't know that!
Hey! If I go under the knife for repairs, is that counted as maintenance?
Or restoration?
Even if they don't add anything?
Hmph. Well, there goes my 'unrestored' original title!
Haha!
Good stuff, Mr Smith!
IDK. I guess for me it would probably be both!
I don't see the original pinstripe. Plugs are later repro. Nice car.
If you've ever seen Paul Shinn's video on his unrestored 1929 Ford, most likely you won't see the pinstripe on that car either. At least I didn't see any of it, but I could also be mistaken. Since pinstriping was done on the assembly line using a fast drying lacquer paint, I would suspect that over time that it simply wore off. While I am not an expert by any means, I would lean on my speculation that over time, it faded and wore off. To me, and looking at Paul's car video both on the exterior and interior dash/gas tank, it seems to make the most sense. As to the plugs, well I would consider that more maintenance. Thanks for your comments and for watching the video. It is a very nice car indeed.😊
would have expected a round speedometer. early 1930 car? Super cool either way.
I have an early 1930 and it has an oval speedo in it.
Drat! Ford valves were a problem then and are still a problem today. 🤠
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A 30 Tudor would never have cowl lights.Only 31 Deluxe Tudor has them
Never say never. According to the MAFCA website cowl lights were an option on a standard Tudor. The Deluxe Tudor came from the factory with cowl lights but were a dealer installed option for the standard model. Thanks for commenting and for watching!
www.mafca.com/data_tudors.html
I have a '29 in similar condition, never restored, original interior, a Murray fordor fancy one.
I did replace the fan, 2 blade aluminum. Speedo' was stolen so that had to be replaced.
Sounds like you have a beautiful car!
conozco uno igualmente super original llantas amarillas .
I bet it is beautiful too!
How your car is suppose to look if you take care of it.
Indeed!
Nice car
It sure is!
I don’t think it’s all original.
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Other than the paint on the wheels, it's original. I've seen it in person. I have over 40 years experience as a mechanic. This car is fantastic
He was a good step dad as well
Yes indeed! Thanks for watching!
Very nice model A
It is indeed! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thank you
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
gorgeous
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Thank you
My pleasure!
It not hear talking man abouth the cars ...speak low...
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To Jim Baskin , someone back in the day could have added them. It is still original parts , back in the
the day. Good automobile
History for antique car 🚗
lovers !!! Kevin Phoenix ✝️
😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
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