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1928 Ford Model A - Will It Run?

Today I had I try to get a 1928 Ford Model A that has been sitting forever to run again. Will this almost 100 year old car run again?
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This Week With Cars - Episode 0266
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  • @elund408
    @elund408 Жыл бұрын

    I love model A's not too expensive, all parts easily available (once the pandemic shortages are over) and easy to work on. I would love to see more videos.

  • @danwood1047
    @danwood1047 Жыл бұрын

    More Model A videos please! Nice work Steve.

  • @howardrewald9817
    @howardrewald9817 Жыл бұрын

    When I was a kid on our farm we had a model A Ford good to hear one run again . That was back in about 1956 I would have been 6 years old then.

  • @johnhoy6793
    @johnhoy6793 Жыл бұрын

    More, please. These cars are not so different from today's, just so much simpler. That simplicity is their attractiveness. Thank you for all your videos. 32

  • @daveshongkongchinachannel
    @daveshongkongchinachannel Жыл бұрын

    Such a well preserved and wonderful piece of motoring history definitely deserves more attention on this channel.

  • @Scharpy1
    @Scharpy1 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. I bought my 28' Model A Roadster a year ago. I'm 71 and time to start spending down. Love it !!! I feel like Jay Leno every time I drive it. Stangers always toot, wave, and give a thumbs up. Always makes me smile.

  • @strokenumber3
    @strokenumber3 Жыл бұрын

    "Pull the entire floor up", wow sounds like a big job......3 seconds later, job done. I love the videos with Steve messing with old cars.

  • @parrotraiser6541
    @parrotraiser6541 Жыл бұрын

    Such delightful simplicity. Everything's visible and identifiable. They've barely managed to put anything in the way of removing anything else. That's a handsome machine. Clean out the fuel tank and give it a wash and polishm and it's ready to roll. (Well, maybe after a look at the brakes.)

  • @ulpilotrmh
    @ulpilotrmh Жыл бұрын

    My dad was driving a used 1928 four year old Model A just like this one when he first met my Mom. Please show more of your work on this car.

  • @graemelliott3942
    @graemelliott3942 Жыл бұрын

    Steve, These are your best type of Videos! Please continue with their model A series! Removing that gas tank should be fun!

  • @heckmacbuff
    @heckmacbuff Жыл бұрын

    More videos please! Beautiful simplicity and solid build quality have ensured the survival of this wonderful car.

  • @chrisbradley1192
    @chrisbradley1192 Жыл бұрын

    Yes please, Steve. This was delightful and I'd love to see it trundling down the road.

  • @MrTombo-gg4bq
    @MrTombo-gg4bq Жыл бұрын

    As I'm watching your video my wife overheard from the other room she said he sounds like a teacher, like she kind of understood what you were talking about. Keep up the good work Steve I want to see more videos of the old Ford

  • @ThisWeekWithCars

    @ThisWeekWithCars

    Жыл бұрын

    That's awesome!

  • @bb_37
    @bb_37 Жыл бұрын

    I used to have a Model A living in my garage. It belonged to a friend and she eventually sold it. We swapped out the cast iron fuel strainer for one with a glass bowl. The cast iron one was rusted up. With the glass one, you could easily see what the fuel looked like. The bolt on the end of the carburetor that you pointed to is another strainer. You may have to clean the fuel tank. That's a big job because the tank forms the top of the cowl. As others mentioned, parts are readily available. I think NAPA still carries the spark plugs. Bratton, Snyder, and Mac are the big online parts sellers. Good luck!

  • @anthonybrau7399
    @anthonybrau7399 Жыл бұрын

    would love more videos of this car. Amazing how simple the engine and electricals are.

  • @rob5944
    @rob5944 Жыл бұрын

    Top tip. Always use an open hand when trying to shift something difficult with a wrench. That way if it suddenly gives or slips you won't skin your knuckles. One from my old dad years ago 👍

  • @ianangusmann
    @ianangusmann Жыл бұрын

    I was impressed how original it is. I owned Model A’s in the 60’s & 70’s. Good to see it still running.

  • @stephensim5839
    @stephensim5839 Жыл бұрын

    I really like the way you work on cars, you are very clear and methodical. The model A is a cool old girl and in surprisingly good condition.

  • @sparksw9dkb187
    @sparksw9dkb187 Жыл бұрын

    Yes, please continue with the Model A. Great automobile.

  • @toddchambers3820
    @toddchambers3820 Жыл бұрын

    Great seeing the Model A and your methodical approach to making it run. Good call not to use the gas tank for fuel. How are you going to clean out the tank? As I recall they are a real bugger to do. Paul Shinn would be a good person to contact. Yes, I do want to see more of this type of stuff. Well done so far!!!

  • @hrc5534
    @hrc5534 Жыл бұрын

    More please. Love your channel. I envy your amazing knowledge of cars.

  • @micheltebraake7915
    @micheltebraake7915 Жыл бұрын

    After you found the problem, the engine started easily, the good old days!

  • @jz9985
    @jz9985 Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to watching you undertake the repairs and your clear explanations. Thanks. Joe

  • @CreosoteChris
    @CreosoteChris Жыл бұрын

    Every "will it run" video is a must-watch and a masterclass for me - many thanks from Manchester UK, keep 'em comin'!

  • @ThisWeekWithCars

    @ThisWeekWithCars

    Жыл бұрын

    Many thanks!

  • @Kghammond852
    @Kghammond852 Жыл бұрын

    My Grandfather owns a yellow 1927 Model T roadster. No clue if it runs but he owns it and has joked around it being my first truck but he has done that with most of his grandkids to my knowledge.

  • @kevelliott
    @kevelliott Жыл бұрын

    Definitely! She sounded nice, and wanting to go!

  • @ecologicaladam7262
    @ecologicaladam7262 Жыл бұрын

    Such a great shape 😀 - and engine noise too - looks like it'll be a lot of fun 👍

  • @craigwiest772
    @craigwiest772 Жыл бұрын

    Love it. If you had a Steve Starts’em Satuday, you’d have cars lined up all the way to Des Moines!

  • @lloydg4942
    @lloydg4942 Жыл бұрын

    WOW! what a nice old car! Yes please let's see more on this one

  • @Bob-gl6cg
    @Bob-gl6cg Жыл бұрын

    The metal bulb on the firewall is not a fuel shut-off. It is a fuel strainer. The shut-off is under the dash on the inside, right under the tank.

  • @dmgraham69
    @dmgraham69 Жыл бұрын

    Once you get her running and drivable, watch out for the 'Death Wobble' that could mean it is time to do the king pins. - Proud owner of a 1929 Tudor

  • @paulhall170
    @paulhall170 Жыл бұрын

    That is so cool, so simple and easy to work on, and started with just a little TLC. I can't wait to see it drive! Great job as always, I love you little surprised look when it first fired!!!

  • @Derf1313
    @Derf1313 Жыл бұрын

    Love the simplicity, I grew up with a farmall cub, but at least that was neg ground, lol. My son has it completely torn apart, we'll have to see how it comes back together... Most certainly enjoy all your work, no matter what side of the big pond they came from. Thanx !

  • @johnvender
    @johnvender Жыл бұрын

    Yes to more Model A progress.

  • @TheGramophoneGirl
    @TheGramophoneGirl Жыл бұрын

    What an absolute beauty of a car. I would so love one of those - maybe even as a daily driver. We just don't get them in the UK as easily or as cheaply as the US any more.

  • @TheGramophoneGirl

    @TheGramophoneGirl

    Жыл бұрын

    And yes, I would love to see more on this car.😍

  • @88SC
    @88SC Жыл бұрын

    Doesn’t appear to need more than a little spit and polish (besides the gas tank work) to be road and cruise-in worthy. Gotta love the simplicity.

  • @steveoh9838
    @steveoh9838 Жыл бұрын

    Cool car Steve, excellent content. Look forward to see you drive this down the road 👍

  • @geraldharkness8830
    @geraldharkness8830 Жыл бұрын

    lovely to see it run, more of the model a please

  • @JBLewis
    @JBLewis Жыл бұрын

    Let's see more of the Model A!

  • @vederstein
    @vederstein Жыл бұрын

    Model A's never had an air cleaner from the factory. It was aftermarket. Sometimes the leaking carb would cause gas to accumulate in the aftermarket filter. A backfire would then catch the car on fire.

  • @gymnoboi
    @gymnoboi Жыл бұрын

    So nice to see you work on a American Classic ! love to see more

  • @keystonekid7451
    @keystonekid7451 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Steve! Absolutely wanna see more! Loved the dry humor about the red wires..😆. Cya on the next one Steve!

  • @mceajc
    @mceajc Жыл бұрын

    I think it's mildly astonishing that something so complex made nearly a century ago is still in any fit state! I'd love to know what all those weird pedals and controls do, so please do a car review once it's running and stopping again.

  • @ThisWeekWithCars

    @ThisWeekWithCars

    Жыл бұрын

    Once the dashboard is back in place I will go over all the controls.

  • @patmccarthy5069
    @patmccarthy5069 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool...Great video, and please post the progress of the Model A

  • @Hernik_der_Herzhaft
    @Hernik_der_Herzhaft Жыл бұрын

    I love old cars, Please post more on the progress

  • @Mrsteve4761
    @Mrsteve4761 Жыл бұрын

    Yes, keep the videos coming of this classic beauty!

  • @MrFoxman360
    @MrFoxman360 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely be interested in seeing more of this car

  • @anthonymcandrew529
    @anthonymcandrew529 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent, clear, detailed video! Would love to see more. Thanks!

  • @jimwiskus8862
    @jimwiskus8862 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing job Steve! Let see it oN the road.

  • @bobmanzi7712
    @bobmanzi7712 Жыл бұрын

    great stuff Steve thanks, yes more model A

  • @Thewrightstuff777
    @Thewrightstuff777 Жыл бұрын

    Really cool that car runs! Can’t wait to see more…

  • @BB-gt1eg
    @BB-gt1eg Жыл бұрын

    Tell us some history on the A too! Thanks Steve!

  • @deanjernstrom3760
    @deanjernstrom3760 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! What a beautiful find.Give them spark,fuel,and they just run. Love to see more videos when available. We're heading out some time today in our 28 tudor.Its our 1st frost so we'll hold off for a bit.Please don't turn the car into a rod!!!! Preservation is so important.I know that will make people upset.Shes beautiful the way she is.Thanks for the vid.

  • @ThisWeekWithCars

    @ThisWeekWithCars

    Жыл бұрын

    I would never do that to a car like this.

  • @deanjernstrom3760

    @deanjernstrom3760

    Жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated.U da man

  • @bobmanzi7712
    @bobmanzi7712 Жыл бұрын

    that car is in amazing shape.

  • @mitchburk5112
    @mitchburk5112 Жыл бұрын

    Just imagine what is was like trading your Model T in for an A. High tech!

  • @dwightcarlson7136
    @dwightcarlson7136 Жыл бұрын

    Keep more Model A videos coming.!👍👍👍👍

  • @julianwinn4502
    @julianwinn4502 Жыл бұрын

    I have been looking forward to your latest video. I wasn't disappointed. Keep 'em coming!

  • @ThisWeekWithCars

    @ThisWeekWithCars

    Жыл бұрын

    More to come!

  • @stephenhenion8304
    @stephenhenion8304 Жыл бұрын

    Great video of a great Car!! Henry Ford created a Masterpiece, didn't he?....?

  • @johndavey72
    @johndavey72 Жыл бұрын

    Steve . Sublime to the ridiculous ! Having just watched this and then the dyno tests ......lf that alternator hadn't failed , that Mustang woul have pulled 700 bhp and the other Mustang nearly 900 !!!! Yikes !!!!! Thanks Steve

  • @anton101101
    @anton101101 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, what a magnificent car, can't be too many of these around and in good condition. Also, yes please do more of this and any other will it runs.

  • @jthunder57
    @jthunder57 Жыл бұрын

    More Model A, please. Thanks.

  • @r1lark
    @r1lark Жыл бұрын

    Yes, more...........we love Model A's!

  • @michaelhayhoe2540
    @michaelhayhoe2540 Жыл бұрын

    I would enjoy seeing more videos on the Model A!

  • @kenem1946
    @kenem1946 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you ... brilliant! More please. 👌

  • @bigkahuna1950
    @bigkahuna1950 Жыл бұрын

    Love the model A

  • @tomtugboat
    @tomtugboat Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car ! Looking forward to you getting it together !

  • @kerincrowe4161
    @kerincrowe4161 Жыл бұрын

    Go for it - it will be fun.

  • @johnclayden1670
    @johnclayden1670 Жыл бұрын

    Bloody amazing! Lookin' forward to more ,,,,,

  • @Popeyes66
    @Popeyes66 Жыл бұрын

    More Model A vids pleez Steve . Dunno where you find these cars Steve,but your unit is a Gold Mine . And thanks again for your deed of preservation of these old beauties .

  • @cliffwood4610
    @cliffwood4610 Жыл бұрын

    Love to see more on this and the other oldies

  • @grayfool
    @grayfool Жыл бұрын

    Definitely want to see more. Lovely car.

  • @lrochfort
    @lrochfort Жыл бұрын

    More Model A, please!

  • @jakecrowley6296
    @jakecrowley6296 Жыл бұрын

    I would love to see more videos of this car

  • @robinbennett6853
    @robinbennett6853 Жыл бұрын

    Keep publishing Steve!

  • @jimm2816
    @jimm2816 Жыл бұрын

    I would like to see more on the model A as well

  • @douglascox9996
    @douglascox9996 Жыл бұрын

    Yes, please, more

  • @dandodds1926
    @dandodds1926 Жыл бұрын

    Yes please, more A vids.

  • @brentonmanser7350
    @brentonmanser7350 Жыл бұрын

    yes more videos on the A please

  • @dwightcarlson7136
    @dwightcarlson7136 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video as usual. Don't you just love it when they use the same color wire for everything?😂😂😂

  • @ThisWeekWithCars

    @ThisWeekWithCars

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey it worked long enough to not be their problem in the future!

  • @emmetband4931
    @emmetband4931 Жыл бұрын

    Please more videos on the Model A.

  • @aaronwilson1519
    @aaronwilson1519 Жыл бұрын

    Yes, more please 👍

  • @garycrawley341
    @garycrawley341Ай бұрын

    Gimme more, love those cars.

  • @vayabroder729
    @vayabroder729 Жыл бұрын

    Sweet car; good one for a resto. These cars are positive ground I believe.

  • @keithkrause3386
    @keithkrause3386 Жыл бұрын

    yes, getter going, neat.

  • @MrHugawa
    @MrHugawa Жыл бұрын

    thx for the video, definitely want to see more on this old girl

  • @antstephenson9497
    @antstephenson9497 Жыл бұрын

    At last, a decent car😀. Great video, thanks.

  • @manchesterstreetphotos5126
    @manchesterstreetphotos5126 Жыл бұрын

    Great, almost 100 years old and still viable.

  • @ThisWeekWithCars

    @ThisWeekWithCars

    Жыл бұрын

    It could still be used as a daily driver, it was that good.

  • @greavous93
    @greavous93 Жыл бұрын

    Id love to see this one turn into something extra nice!

  • @StrangeDuder
    @StrangeDuder Жыл бұрын

    Love it! More videos please!

  • @royhermann9689
    @royhermann9689 Жыл бұрын

    yes to both

  • @davidnelson6893
    @davidnelson6893 Жыл бұрын

    For sure I like it

  • @tommygtr3571
    @tommygtr3571 Жыл бұрын

    MORE!!!

  • @gggrumpy1
    @gggrumpy1 Жыл бұрын

    More Please.

  • @zaneclone
    @zaneclone Жыл бұрын

    Def' need more of this sweet sounding Model A ! :)

  • @1straightcut
    @1straightcut Жыл бұрын

    Really cool!

  • @stephenricketts7764
    @stephenricketts7764 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic, a little bit of a bodge here and there made it run so well done Steve . Probably a wise move not to use the tank. I have to say it did surprise me that there weren't more wires that were 'toast' but that is a bonus I think. Thanks Steve very good condition model A. It will be on the Road in no time. Don't forget your goggles I think they are mandatory 😷.👍👍

  • @ThisWeekWithCars

    @ThisWeekWithCars

    Жыл бұрын

    The dashboard and the cowl are completely separate looms so something wrong with one does not affect the other.

  • @DerekGardiner72
    @DerekGardiner72 Жыл бұрын

    More please

  • @garyanderson4374
    @garyanderson4374 Жыл бұрын

    That was a GREAT video!

  • @ThisWeekWithCars

    @ThisWeekWithCars

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @leechburglights
    @leechburglights Жыл бұрын

    It's a Model A, of course it's going to start :)

  • @jamesmcglinchey2295
    @jamesmcglinchey2295 Жыл бұрын

    Yes more Model A work for sure! How will you revive that fuel tank?