My 1930 Ford Model A Town Sedan

Hunnicutt · 11-09-2021, 09:31 AM

mototech77 & Boatguy requested pictures of our 1930 Ford Model A Town Sedan.

https://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=29925

Her name is Alyssa. We have to name our vehicles, motorcycles, and tractors because we have our own fleet.

She had a complete restoration from 1968-1971, and a refresh in 1991. She is painted with factory correct green and black lacquer. She has her original 3 speed crash box transmission and 4 cylinder 201 CI engine. Her bumpers, carriage wood, carriage metal, running boards, fenders, and headlight buckets are all original to that car. She has a 6 volt positive ground electrical system and 4 wheel mechanical brakes. She runs beautifully, though she does get mad at me when I don't run her at least once per month.

She has been in our family for 7 years. :-)

**JerryHawk250** · 11-09-2021, 10:12 AM

Sweet!!!!

I'm going to a car show on Saturday. There's always some nice old cars there.

2LZ · 11-09-2021, 02:20 PM

If you ever need any "A" info or possible parts connections, pm me. My neighbor is a Model A nut and still has two of his past collection. He's also a master machinist and can make any part you may not be able to get.

Bruces · 11-09-2021, 02:21 PM

Very nice .

Boatguy · 11-10-2021, 03:10 PM

Wow. That’s really something. You don’t see that every day. Thank you for posting.

buzz · 11-10-2021, 07:12 PM

Beautiful car ,how fast dose it go? thanks

**cheesy** · 11-10-2021, 08:43 PM

Gorgeous.

wheelbender6 · 11-10-2021, 08:45 PM

When I attended Georgia Tech (err, a couple of years ago), the cheerleaders were brought onto the football field in a Model A (and on the running boards). It was the "Ramblin Wreck from Georgia Tech".

Hunnicutt · 11-11-2021, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by buzz

Beautiful car ,how fast dose it go? thanks

When she's warmed up and the surface level winds are minimal, she cruises beautifully at 45 MPH. I pushed her to 53 MPH once. She death wobbled on me, spit coolant out of the radiator, and scolded me for pushing her that hard! Yes, she has a strong personality! She tells me what she wants, when she wants it, and how she'll manage it.

My wife and I call trips in the A 'Model A Time'. You CANNOT be in a rush when you're in an A. If you are, you will lose focus, grind gears (the gears are straight cut crash box style without synchros), and end up in a bad spot real quick.

david3921 · 11-11-2021, 08:45 PM

Beautiful car. Can we see some pictures of the inside?

wheelbender6 · 11-11-2021, 08:50 PM

Is your model A called a Vicky?
Looks like one but maybe they didn't call it a Victoria until 1932.

Hunnicutt · 11-15-2021, 09:20 AM

wheelbender6: Alyssa is not a Vicky. I know someone who has a 1931 Model A Victoria. It's an absolutely beautiful car, and hard to find.

david3921: I'll post interior pictures when I have some time. I'll try to cover all angles.

**cheesy** · 11-21-2021, 08:06 AM

We had a 30 A pickup when I was a kid. It was so cool but mom made my dad sell it because it was old and didn't have a heater. To get back at her, he bought a 46 Hudson pickup. It had a heater but refused to start at the worst times.

wheelbender6 · 11-21-2021, 10:41 AM

My truck heater doesn’t work, but it’s not really a problem when you live in Houston, lol. Glad the AC still works.

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2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,112	If you ever need any "A" info or possible parts connections, pm me. My neighbor is a Model A nut and still has two of his past collection. He's also a master machinist and can make any part you may not be able to get. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	When I attended Georgia Tech (err, a couple of years ago), the cheerleaders were brought onto the football field in a Model A (and on the running boards). It was the "Ramblin Wreck from Georgia Tech". __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride"
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wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	Is your model A called a Vicky? Looks like one but maybe they didn't call it a Victoria until 1932. __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride"
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Hunnicutt Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Central Florida Posts: 103	wheelbender6: Alyssa is not a Vicky. I know someone who has a 1931 Model A Victoria. It's an absolutely beautiful car, and hard to find. david3921: I'll post interior pictures when I have some time. I'll try to cover all angles. __________________ ___________________________________ 2021 CSC TT250 - Silver (Mine) "Buzz" 2021 CSC TT250 - White (Wife's) "Seymour" 2021 CSC TT250 - White (Daughter's) "Gemini"
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cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,989	We had a 30 A pickup when I was a kid. It was so cool but mom made my dad sell it because it was old and didn't have a heater. To get back at her, he bought a 46 Hudson pickup. It had a heater but refused to start at the worst times. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	My truck heater doesn’t work, but it’s not really a problem when you live in Houston, lol. Glad the AC still works. __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride"
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