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Gene · 02-13-2026, 03:48 PM

Nooiiiccee!!

Rambler62 · 02-13-2026, 06:09 PM

You are a lucky man!!!

**LockDoc** · 02-13-2026, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene

Nooiiiccee!!

Thanks....

**Boog** · 02-13-2026, 07:13 PM

Regarding Derek's model A trip, I believe he had to RE babbit a couple of rods along the way didn't he?

**LockDoc** · 02-13-2026, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Regarding Derek's model A trip, I believe he had to RE babbit a couple of rods along the way didn't he?

Not on the one I watched but he has a couple of other Model A videos and at least one on a Model T trip.

kingsolver72 · 02-14-2026, 09:34 PM

Cool “new toy” Leon!
I really like the color scheme and logo!

**LockDoc** · 02-15-2026, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kingsolver72

Cool “new toy” Leon!
I really like the color scheme and logo!

Thanks Scott. I drove it a few miles today. The weather has been really nice here.

**3757chevy** · 02-15-2026, 01:24 AM

Just saw this Today. That's Nice Leon. I love it.

kingsolver72 · 02-15-2026, 10:50 AM

The weather has mild here in the wheat state as well. It’s put some pep in my step.lol
We are going to need some pictures of you and Pat with the new toy!

GOPAPA · 02-15-2026, 10:52 AM

I bet you get lots of looks driving that old car around town ,, I had a neighbor who had a A model car and he told me that his dad built two of them up ,, a pickup truck and a car ,, his sister got the pickup and her son wished he had the car rather that the pickup,, I told him he should trade the kid the car for the pickup as they are more rare ,, he did and just a year ago sold the pickup,, I could of bought the pickup for 10 k but at that time had the 39 and too car poor to buy it .

**LockDoc** · 02-15-2026, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Just saw this Today. That's Nice Leon. I love it.

Thanks. I'm looking forward to driving it more as the weather gets better.

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Originally Posted by kingsolver72

The weather has mild here in the wheat state as well. It’s put some pep in my step.lol
We are going to need some pictures of you and Pat with the new toy!

I will see what I can do about that Scott....

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Originally Posted by GOPAPA

I bet you get lots of looks driving that old car around town ,, I had a neighbor who had a A model car and he told me that his dad built two of them up ,, a pickup truck and a car ,, his sister got the pickup and her son wished he had the car rather that the pickup,, I told him he should trade the kid the car for the pickup as they are more rare ,, he did and just a year ago sold the pickup,, I could of bought the pickup for 10 k but at that time had the 39 and too car poor to buy it .

I can tell you for a fact that they are harder to find than a car, and more expensive too...
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68Gold/white · 02-16-2026, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Not on the one I watched but he has a couple of other Model A videos and at least one on a Model T trip.

Watching and gaining knowledge of these older engines is crazy deal compared to modern engines!!!

Imagine having to pull the oil pan, every so often and adjust the main bearing clearances??? It's a wonder that the best of the hot rodders back then got their cars to go much over 60MPH, much less any faster. Regular mechanics back then had to be aggressive in looking for problems (that we don't even think about these days).

Theres a very good You tube channel, a machine shop in Aurora Colorado, a father/son shop. Channel is called Jamsi, Jim's automotive machine shop Inc.

They completely rebuilt an ol Chevy 235 babbir bearing model (I think the latest of those had insert bearings.
The goofy 235 has adjustable bearings also...and each main bore is a different size...I'd be afraid of revving one of those very much past idle speed.....

**Boog** · 02-17-2026, 08:07 AM

Have you ever heard of people using shoe leather to shim up a rod bearing? My dad said he bought an early Ford that was said to be overhauled but they had not gotten it to fire up. Dad being confident he could make it run bought it. He ended up going into it and found it was misrepresented. It had shoe leather in for rod bearings. I've seen others talk of it too. Apparently that was somewhat common back in the day.

GOPAPA · 02-17-2026, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Have you ever heard of people using shoe leather to shim up a rod bearing? My dad said he bought an early Ford that was said to be overhauled but they had not gotten it to fire up. Dad being confident he could make it run bought it. He ended up going into it and found it was misrepresented. It had shoe leather in for rod bearings. I've seen others talk of it too. Apparently that was somewhat common back in the day.

My dad talked of shoe leather and also pork rines too.

**LockDoc** · 02-17-2026, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Watching and gaining knowledge of these older engines is crazy deal compared to modern engines!!!

Imagine having to pull the oil pan, every so often and adjust the main bearing clearances??? It's a wonder that the best of the hot rodders back then got their cars to go much over 60MPH, much less any faster. Regular mechanics back then had to be aggressive in looking for problems (that we don't even think about these days).

Theres a very good You tube channel, a machine shop in Aurora Colorado, a father/son shop. Channel is called Jamsi, Jim's automotive machine shop Inc.

They completely rebuilt an ol Chevy 235 babbit bearing model (I think the latest of those had insert bearings.
The goofy 235 has adjustable bearings also...and each main bore is a different size...I'd be afraid of revving one of those very much past idle speed.....

It was a different world back then for sure. I bought a 1940 Pontiac back in 1958. It had a Straight eight engine that had a slight knock in it. An old mechanic I knew told me to run 50 weight oil in it and drive it with the accelerator down or up, never let it coast. I drove it for 3 years that way without any problems, until I sold it.

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Originally Posted by Boog

Have you ever heard of people using shoe leather to shim up a rod bearing? My dad said he bought an early Ford that was said to be overhauled but they had not gotten it to fire up. Dad being confident he could make it run bought it. He ended up going into it and found it was misrepresented. It had shoe leather in for rod bearings. I've seen others talk of it too. Apparently that was somewhat common back in the day.

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Originally Posted by GOPAPA

My dad talked of shoe leather and also pork rines too.

I had heard about the leather and I guess it really worked on the Model T engines. Also some questionable people would put sawdust in the vehicle rear ends that were noisy, to quiet them down so they could sell them....

**Boog** · 02-17-2026, 01:07 PM

Yeah, I bought a 56 ford that had saw dust or something like it in the differential. It was quiet for a while.

GOPAPA · 03-06-2026, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I picked this up Thursday. 1930 Model A Ford Pickup. I have been looking for one for about a year. All I wanted was a decent looking driver to putt around in. This one pushed all of the buttons for me. The weather is supposed to warm up a little this next week so maybe I can test it out....
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This is the pickup Ford that my neighbor offered to me for $ 10 K thought you'd like to look at it ,,

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**LockDoc** · 03-06-2026, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GOPAPA

This is the pickup Ford that my neighbor offered to me for $ 10 K thought you'd like to look at it ,,

Almost a twin to mine. I think that is a good price for that truck, depending on what all has been done to it....

CG · 03-06-2026, 02:44 PM

I’ve never driven a model A. No idea if you hop in and go or if there is more to it. I’ve never driven a T either, I hear they can be a little tricky. I wouldn’t mind having a stock model T phaeton for summer time drives.

LS short box · 03-06-2026, 05:34 PM

The good thing about a hot rod like this is unless you are of the "older" set the car/truck thief would have no idea how to start or drive it. LOL.

**LockDoc** · 03-06-2026, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I’ve never driven a model A. No idea if you hop in and go or if there is more to it. I’ve never driven a T either, I hear they can be a little tricky. I wouldn’t mind having a stock model T phaeton for summer time drives.

Pretty much jump in and go Mark. There are a couple of things that you need to do like turn on the gas valve and push the spark lever all the way to the top to retard the spark until after it starts, then pull it back down.

The Model T's are a completely different animal, you have to have 3 legs and 4 arms to drive one of those. I looked at a 1925 Model T coupe for sale. After watching a couple of videos on line about how to drive one I said No Thanks!....

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Originally Posted by LS short box

The good thing about a hot rod like this is unless you are of the "older" set the car/truck thief would have no idea how to start or drive it. LOL.

You would have to know something about Model A's to be able to start it, that's for sure. Driving it wouldn't be a problem if you knew how to drive a stick....

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HO455 · 03-10-2026, 09:17 AM

That's a really nice looking truck Doc.

Green too!

I have a 29 that hasn't run in decades. It needs a complete new wiring harness and probably the oil pan dropped and a good inspection before it would run. I'm the 3rd owner. It was the only vehicle the original owner ever owned. My grandfather kept it running for him all though the 1960's until the Hubard county sheriff told him he was no longer allowed to drive it anymore in 1969. Something about too many damaged parking meters. Apparently he had bent several meters over using them to help him stop when parking downtown Akeley NM. Anyway after happened that he gave the truck to my grandfather who rebuilt the engine and other bits until he passed away. As the family's gearhead I received it.

I may be asking you for advice down the road.

**Sheepdip** · 03-10-2026, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

The Model T's are a completely different animal, you have to have 3 legs and 4 arms to drive one of those. I looked at a 1925 Model T coupe for sale. After watching a couple of videos on line about how to drive one I said No Thanks!....

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True Story right there...You have to be an Octopus to drive one of those old
Model T's

**LockDoc** · 03-10-2026, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

That's a really nice looking truck Doc.

Green too!

I have a 29 that hasn't run in decades. It needs a complete new wiring harness and probably the oil pan dropped and a good inspection before it would run. I'm the 3rd owner. It was the only vehicle the original owner ever owned. My grandfather kept it running for him all though the 1960's until the Hubard county sheriff told him he was no longer allowed to drive it anymore in 1969. Something about too many damaged parking meters. Apparently he had bent several meters over using them to help him stop when parking downtown Akeley NM. Anyway after happened that he gave the truck to my grandfather who rebuilt the engine and other bits until he passed away. As the family's gearhead I received it.

I may be asking you for advice down the road.

Get that puppy running. You will have a lot of fun with it. I am with mine anyway....

Paul Shinn makes some pretty good YouTube videos on the Model A Ford, including a wiring install one. It's actually pretty easy.

https://www.youtube.com/@ModelA
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LS short box · 03-11-2026, 04:31 PM

Just a note there is a guy locally that specializes in Model A's and such.
I spoke with him a couple weeks ago and he is happy to help with any Model A questions.
He is an older gentleman (mid 80's) so no emails. Just phone calls.
B&J Auto Alexandria MN
Bob Baas
320 763 5335
When I went into his shop he had a 30? Model A pickup on the lift.

02-13-2026, 03:48 PM	#26
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,923	Re: New Toy Nooiiiccee!! __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

02-13-2026, 06:09 PM	#27
Rambler62 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Freeport Fl Posts: 40	Re: New Toy You are a lucky man!!!

02-13-2026, 07:13 PM	#29
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 14,116	Re: New Toy Regarding Derek's model A trip, I believe he had to RE babbit a couple of rods along the way didn't he? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver 'primer is finer' Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-14-2026, 09:34 PM	#31
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,325	Re: New Toy Cool “new toy” Leon! I really like the color scheme and logo! __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

02-15-2026, 01:24 AM	#33
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,495	Re: New Toy Just saw this Today. That's Nice Leon. I love it. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021-partially bought back 2024) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

02-15-2026, 10:50 AM	#34
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,325	Re: New Toy The weather has mild here in the wheat state as well. It’s put some pep in my step.lol We are going to need some pictures of you and Pat with the new toy! __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

02-15-2026, 10:52 AM	#35
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,862	Re: New Toy I bet you get lots of looks driving that old car around town ,, I had a neighbor who had a A model car and he told me that his dad built two of them up ,, a pickup truck and a car ,, his sister got the pickup and her son wished he had the car rather that the pickup,, I told him he should trade the kid the car for the pickup as they are more rare ,, he did and just a year ago sold the pickup,, I could of bought the pickup for 10 k but at that time had the 39 and too car poor to buy it . __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

02-17-2026, 08:07 AM	#38
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 14,116	Re: New Toy Have you ever heard of people using shoe leather to shim up a rod bearing? My dad said he bought an early Ford that was said to be overhauled but they had not gotten it to fire up. Dad being confident he could make it run bought it. He ended up going into it and found it was misrepresented. It had shoe leather in for rod bearings. I've seen others talk of it too. Apparently that was somewhat common back in the day. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver 'primer is finer' Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-17-2026, 01:07 PM	#41
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 14,116	Re: New Toy Yeah, I bought a 56 ford that had saw dust or something like it in the differential. It was quiet for a while. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver 'primer is finer' Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-06-2026, 02:44 PM	#44
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,571	Re: New Toy I’ve never driven a model A. No idea if you hop in and go or if there is more to it. I’ve never driven a T either, I hear they can be a little tricky. I wouldn’t mind having a stock model T phaeton for summer time drives. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

03-06-2026, 05:34 PM	#45
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,591	Re: New Toy The good thing about a hot rod like this is unless you are of the "older" set the car/truck thief would have no idea how to start or drive it. LOL.

03-10-2026, 09:17 AM	#47
HO455 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 12,406	Re: New Toy That's a really nice looking truck Doc. Green too! I have a 29 that hasn't run in decades. It needs a complete new wiring harness and probably the oil pan dropped and a good inspection before it would run. I'm the 3rd owner. It was the only vehicle the original owner ever owned. My grandfather kept it running for him all though the 1960's until the Hubard county sheriff told him he was no longer allowed to drive it anymore in 1969. Something about too many damaged parking meters. Apparently he had bent several meters over using them to help him stop when parking downtown Akeley NM. Anyway after happened that he gave the truck to my grandfather who rebuilt the engine and other bits until he passed away. As the family's gearhead I received it. I may be asking you for advice down the road. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

03-11-2026, 04:31 PM	#50
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,591	Re: New Toy Just a note there is a guy locally that specializes in Model A's and such. I spoke with him a couple weeks ago and he is happy to help with any Model A questions. He is an older gentleman (mid 80's) so no emails. Just phone calls. B&J Auto Alexandria MN Bob Baas 320 763 5335 When I went into his shop he had a 30? Model A pickup on the lift.



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