This guy is as much gold as Bob. We need to preserve his knowledge.

In Cincinnati there is a Ford Model A restaurant and in the lobby is a shift tower for the kids to play with. I spent ten minutes working the stick and looking at the internals for the shear educational benefit. Imagine my enjoyment watching this Paul Shinn video. Can’t wait to try the finger flick test on my 31 Cabriolet.

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Have heard of that restaurant , if we are in the area, would you show us around? I'll buy!

Wow Paul, that was some real interesting points to give and advice as well. I think that would be something that would be for anyone who has a Model A. Thanks for the video and thanks to Steve for all the advice. Have a wonderful weekend!

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Indeed!! Thanks

Delightful to finally enjoy seeing and meeting these fine folks … 36% in a 1939 Ford pickup.

Paul, I’m glad that you had the opportunity to travel up and visit the Mitchell family business. It is a small family business in the true sense of the word, a dying breed. Steve, Bob, and so many like minded people are the foundation of the enduring Model A community. Schwalm’s engine shop is another fine example. If you’re ever visiting the East coast, they would be worth a visit. You know you’re in good hands with these businesses when their waiting lists are six months or more on average. Steve has helped me out with professional advice on Model A projects extending beyond gearboxes and drivetrains. I’m a true believer in the overdrive gearbox for anyone wishing to use their A as a driver; yes it is that good. I’m considering his transmission gearbox, not so much for the synchro feature, but rather the gear ratio spacing. Using the overdrive gearbox as a ratio splitter one can mask some of the large jumps between ratios in the transmission. Second gear and overdrive is golden for climbing hills. The new transmission would be icing on the cake. Steve’s challenge is that there are only seven days in a week. He’s the real deal and his products reflect this. Likewise for the entire family. For anyone not familiar, visit their website.

I had the good fortune to take a drive up from Orange County to pickup my overdrive from Steve and he gave me a wonderful tour of the facility, as well as rebuilding my shift tower while I was there, so I had a first hand seminar with the Master himself. I was also able to get a stick with a butler finish on it, and we know how hard it is to find those!

Mitchell makes outstanding products and are wonderful to work with. It is very easy to see how much pride they have in their products through their craftsmanship all the way to the way they package them when they ship them out. I've been recommending their transmissions quite a bit lately, as it is a good deal of effort putting in the flathead v8 transmissions, let alone the trouble of finding quality ones. Having those close ratios and their overdrive is a fantastic combination.

The folks at Mitchell Manufacturing are friendly, quite helpful and simply provide amazing products and service! Have the sync trans and overdrive installed in our "31 Deluxe Roadster, driving it is quite a pleasure thanks to Mitchell Manufacturing and the BLT Guys!

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Yes they are!

Pretty neat to think one of those gearboxes at 1:18 might be the one on order for my Tudor down here in Australia. Great video work as always. Having made a few myself, I know the sheer amount of time and work it often takes to put out a video.

Thank you Paul and pass my thanks along to Steve. Awesome video!

So awesome to see people with so much knowledge and expertise on Model A’s and new products to keep them still stock awesome video

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Is there a knowledge base like that for your Chevys?

@davidzamora1344

Жыл бұрын

@@ModelA Good question I don’t think I’ve seen any on KZread or ran across that gentleman yet

That was one of your best videos. I learnt a lot watching Steve assemble a shift tower so as to make it nicer to shift. I must pull mine apart as it hangs up shifting to 2nd from 1st. Thanks for the video.

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I thought this was a great interview and really interesting. I don't even own a model A, and just loved this. Guess I need to buy a model A pretty soon.

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

I highly recommend it

Most informative video seen in quite awhile. Generosity of knowledge is phenomenal!

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Excellent video. Thanks a lot

Great Video Paul!

Great video thanks for posting

Alwats cool to see how these things work!

Great video. Thanks for posting this.

Very interesting!! Thanks Paul and Steve for sharing!! Gives me a little bit more understanding of how the Model A works!!

Another great video, Paul! I really liked the add on dipstick and transmission oil fill. Looks like something I’d add to my future A.

Fantastic and informative video Paul.

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul!

Thanks Paul, Excellent post

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Tom. Merry Christmas!

Hi Paul, Yes I have enjoyed this Mitchell visit, and I do have ordered and installed both the dipstick tube and the shift seals inside the bell house, and I can confirm its a very nice and good quality products. Has stopped the oil 100% of dripping into the bell housing and to check the transmission oil is a breeze. Very interesting this Mitchell visit and thanks Paul.

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Excellent

Great video Paul! It’s absolutely amazing and exciting that these kind of improvements are being made to these old Gems! We just picked up a ‘30 sport coupe to keep our ‘30 Tudor company! The family of A’s is growing and all thanks to you my friend!!

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Great work, Leonard!! One to drive, one to wrench on.

Great show to watch and thanks Steve for the demo, great information I didn’t realize you could shim the detent. Thanks for the video friend.

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Brenda

If adding synchronous shifts add to the club, then YES! Most of the kids today have never driven a manual shift car Period! So the hurdle is pretty high for those people, who may just say Phooey! A large number of trucking companies today are going to automated manual trans for big trucks. Less training and Zero botched shifts! have a million plus miles of non-synchro trans experience, but I am in the minority these days. Kudos to you again, Paul. You are hitting it out of the park!

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

That's pretty much my attitude as well. I noticed some guys in our club went to synchro transmissions so the wife would drive. Now, we see a LOT of ladies driving Model A's. That's a good thing.

You know he’s a pro when his verbal explanation is 15 minutes, but the performance is less than five. He even has his jigs set up.

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

He makes it look easy.

@ScottRuggels

Жыл бұрын

@@ModelA I'd say "Well practiced."

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@rynetakeuchi4382

Жыл бұрын

The jigs he has makes it easier, much harder if you don’t have the jigs. Does he sell the tops ready to go?

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Paul: Great video and timely for me as I plan to check two transmissions and also look for wear in the tower. Now I think I will check the tower first, Keeo up the good work. David Adair

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Right on David!

I purchased the synchronized transmission. Will be installed this winter , I’m really looking forward to experiencing the difference .

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Please report back here and let us know what you think

Good video

I just put a Synchro 3 speed with taller 2nd gear in my Tudor. Wow! It's awsome. It was worth the long wait. Extremely well made, crisp and tight shifting with a shorter throw. Buy one!

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

...Excellent video...

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Interesting stuff 🤔👌

Thanks for the video. Hard to believe he is 35 miles from me and I never knew it till now. Have to check out my trans now.

@saxman657

Жыл бұрын

I highly suggest you set up a visit with Steve!

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Make it a point to go visit. You won't regret it!!

Thanks!

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU, Carl!

Great

Muy bueno,pero no tiene la opción de traducción,no tiene subtítulos,acá un seguidor fanático de los A &T de Argentina,son muy interesantes tus vídeos ,pero por favor habilita la traducción, gracias

I have always wanted a Model A for at least 20 years. Is there a best year Model A I should look at? Of the model years is one better then the other?

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Mechanically, they are about the same. I prefer the 30/31 models slightly because of the larger radiator and smoother styling

@larryandkathieskynar3311

Жыл бұрын

@@ModelAShinn Thanks for the input. I also like the 30/31 models. Now the adventure begins. I really enjoy your videos with you, your Dad and Model T.

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hello Paul, which transmission shifter fork pins does Steve use? I have found two types.

@ModelA

Ай бұрын

I will ask

@truthreigns7

Ай бұрын

@@ModelA thank you

OUTSTANDING again Mr S.Thanks for giving us a great view of what's out on the market.That could be something I'd certainly have a second look at.Thanks for finding the time to share another information filled broadcast.Thanks for your time,much appreciated. Dean J

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dean!

Да-а-а, ребята, вы умеете удивлять. Модернизировать коробку передач для автомобиля, которому сто лет. Вот это да! Yea-а-аh, guys, you know how to surprise. Upgrade the gearbox for a car that is a hundred years old. Wow!

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Спасибо тебе друг. Я всегда стремлюсь радовать зрителей!

@SergLa

Жыл бұрын

@@ModelA Да, я это вижу. А ещё на меня произвёл впечатление этот пожилой джентльмен. Yes, I see. And I was also impressed by this elderly gentleman.

Saving my pennies Want one for my A

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

I hope you get one soon!!

Mr. Mitchell certainly has drive, I hope your not grinding your teeth at my low form of humor.

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

You caused me to shift into moderator mode.. Oh wait.

Is Steve 6’8” or are you 4 foot nothing?

@k6aaq64

Жыл бұрын

Steve is only 5 foot 19 inches tall.

@harriettedaisy2233

Жыл бұрын

@@k6aaq64 lol

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Steve is very tall. I'm 5'-10" and look like an oompa loompa next to him.

Thanks!

@ModelA

Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU, GW!!!