1931 Model A Pickup
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1931 Model A Pickup
Hey guys. This is my grandpa's 1931 Ford Model A pickup. It has been sitting in his driveway back in California for years and now it is out here with me. It is about an ignition coil and some wiring away from running, but I will replace brakes and other such things so I can drive it around in the spring. At some point, I plan to do a full restoration of it.
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Very AWESOME! And family history to boot. Note about model A's. There are something like seven million of them in restored condition. There are maybe a hundred and twenty five left in 'as found' condition. Just a heads up. Definately do the brakes and safety stuff. Just think about it and your grandfather's scuffs and scrapes before you paint it one of the nine 'legal' colors the judges will allow.
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I agree with above: I have an original 1930 Model "A" that attracts much more attention at car shows/displays than the fully restored cars and trucks. And, in addition to it being a lot less expensive, you feel much more relaxed about using it in everyday driving. I drive our two Model "A"s all over Silicon Valley several times a week, and manage to stay out of the way of the BMWs, Teslas, etc. So do the mechanicals needed to make it reliable and safe (add some seat belts, they do save lives in Model "A" Fords too) but keep the scars and dents that come from 84 years of use!
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Have to agree with others, leave everything you can original. Work on world class restorations, mainly early Fords(28-29,30-31. Have worked on oldest surviving Ford for Bill Ford jr) There are a gazillion trucks out there you can buy for WAY less than it would take to correctly restore that vehicle, even with doing the work yourself. Your family truck will only be original once. Its patina and little dents here and there are badges of honor, to be worn with pride. I know what I'm talking about, once you start......make it safe to drive, and drive it, enjoy it. It makes for a much more beautiful truck this way. AND you can still insure with Hagerty for a good replacement value. Best regards, todd
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