I got a very rare 1931 Ford Model A truck, and then tore it all apart.
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- čas přidán 3. 11. 2023
- Since the beginning, what I really wanted was a late 1931 Ford Model A pickup truck, model 82B. Just now, one practically fell into my lap, and my wallet got a lot thinner! So I got it home, and tore it completely apart down to the bare frame. Why??!! I'm going to build this 1931 Ford Model A pickup truck from the frame up, bolt by bolt. The 1931 wide bed Budd cab (metal roof) Ford Model A pickup truck is extremely rare. The pressure is ON!
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People cry about the environment all the time, but by keeping the old cars on the road, we are actually saving the energy of the planet by not producing more new stuff. Just think about the thousands of parts that go into a new car and the energy it takes to produce them. Mechanics save the world by keeping the old cars on the road, and everything is rebuildable with very few hazardous materials compared to new cars. Great job, Paul, keep them on the road, Mike
Excellent point, Mike! I was just saying this to a weenie yesterday.
If Model As were conscious with a brain they would realize immediately that falling into Paul Shinns hands was like winning a Powerball lottery. Really enjoy this channel.
Haha! They would probably be screaming "let me out of here before this guy tears me all apart"
Put the inserted engine in it and drive it like you stole it. Paul, Love watching what you do and your content. Congrats on being elected to the board. They're fortunate to have you.
Thank you!!
I am Looking forward to seeing the progress on this restoration project !
" . . . so filthy, the rats were wearing slippers . . . " 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Saving that quote for future reference!! 😆👍
I'm with Tina, I like the green too. Looking forward to the build videos. Thanks Paul.
Thanks!
I vote for the B block - much better internally
I finished my '31 CCPU last month, after owning it for 30+ years, I dissembled it back then. Finally the last two years it has been an almost every day project. There was so much to learn, tools to buy and so much FUN! As it sits in the garage or on the road it is almost hard to imagine all the separate projects required to get it to that state. The advice I would give is to do it all, or as mush as possible, yourself. Don't pay someone else to have all that fun and miss out on learning how to do it yourself. That probably does not need to be said as you are the epitome of the DIY Guy. Also don't create a deadline for yourself other than continuing forward progress, so you can enjoy the "Experience" of the restoration without rushing. Having a full time job as you do will probably put a damper on the speed part anyway! Envision the days ahead when you are sitting in your work truck up at a repeater site, having lunch and your mind is buzzing about how to solve and complete the next phase of the project. So FUN! 73, KU6U
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That is some seriously good advice. Thanks OM! 73
Back when I got married in 1966 I had a 1931 Model A pickup. But it had a split splash apron and a 1930 radiator shell. Only the title said 1931. I sold it in 1973 to get a Honda 750-four motorcycle. All I have left is some old pictures. My wife and I really enjoyed delivering Christmas presents with the pickup since it would go very well in foot deep snow. (high clearance) Pickup was black with yellow wheels and pinstripes. That color did look nice. I will try to follow you with this project. Many good memories from all those years ago.
Looking forward to a complete restoration series on a model a. You have an incredible wealth of knowledge when it comes to model A's. I sincerely hope you make it as detailed as possible as to how you do a "frame off" restoration. I love all the details and cant wait for the episodes on this 82 b pickup.
Thank you very much!
Loved hearing "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White" - my Junior High Graduation song. How long does a complete restoration take? I started my restoration of my 1931 De Luxe Tudor when I was 24. I finished when I was 49, just in time for my daughter (who wasn't born when I got the car) to be driving from her Wedding to the Reception. Hang in there everyone. Patience pays off.
I look forward to the progress on this truck.
This is going to be fantastic to watch, thank you for bringing us along and congrats on the new "A" in your life. I rather like the green as well, being a truck the "John Deere look" suits it. And I wanted to share, my very first issue of The Restorer came this week (I joined MAFCA at Model A Days), felt like an early Christmas present! Thanks for all you do for us and our hobby ~ Chuck P. S. Hope you're feeling better.
Thanks Chuck And welcome! I'm thinking of going with a factory color.
@@ModelA Thanks for the welcome! Whatever you do, it's going to be awesome. I was merely offering the current color is pleasing, because we've all bought cars and thought, "Oh boy, can't wait to primer this, it'll be an improvement".
"...The truck was so dirty, the Rats were Wearing Slippers..."; LMAO That's FUNNY!!!
Burtz Engine Block ! New Casting with needed upgrades.
So true when you feel blue ,go to your garage and start turning wrenches and drive those blues away ,then hopefully you will be driving your dream.
So true
Very nice addition to your Model A family. The best quote of the video, “I’m not a fan of the green…..whatever.” My vote for the motor is the “B” with inserts which will make it unique. Looking forward to progress in future vids.
Hey Pat! Thanks so much!
Good to have diamond blocks. Mostly were used on Gleaner Baldwin harvesting machines and didn’t have much use since harvesting was only once a year. B engines would also have more hp and counterweights with a lighter flywheel. You could always switch some since there similar. Good luck!
Great point!
This is my ticket to the show, as I've mentioned before, many times, love the Model A trucks. I would do the Diamond a block with full inserts. Love the video and what your doing with the truck, keep them coming Paul. Thanks and I hope you all have a great weekend.
Thanks Dan Great!
The green on black looks great makes it look like A Product of General Motors Oakland.
Hahaa! Not a factory Ford color for the 82-B though.
Happy Wife, Happy Model "A"!
Yep.
Love doing this kind of stuff but the body says No more for you Joe. Be thankful that you guys can still do it. Great truck project. I'm like Tina, I like the green. Some antique gold pinstriping would set it off nicely. Best wishes on the project & your health.
Thanks Craig! What do you think about Andalusite Blue?
I own one of these trucks in bronson yellow, i daily drive it as my only car and use it how it was intended. I kept it all stock just to keep it reliable, and it has just been rock solid all the way. I'll never drive anything but A model Fords. No other car is necessary. An A pickup and an A sedan is all one could ever need
Man, I totally agree!! Any pictures of yours?? I need inspiration!
@@ModelA Sure, I'll send a pic to you on fordbarn
Saw the pics. WOW!! That truck is stunning!!!
@@ModelA it runs even better than it looks. I've got that truck to start always on the first compression stroke regardless of temperature. Runs smooth as glass and gets great gas mileage for no overdrive, about 20 mpg around town. And that thing loves all kinds, three oz of filtered used motor oil per tank and it runs smooth as silk
A wide bed, BUDD CAB, super interested in these vids, august 31 intro, serials be in late 4 millions, keep these coming
Thanks! Will do
I recently found your channel and was hooked immediately. I’ve always been drawn to the model A because of its simplicity and its ability to survive. This may sound crazy but at age 70 , and a mechanic all my life, I’m looking for a model A project to keep me going. I’m looking forward to learning more through all your videos. Thank you, and your friends, for sharing your knowledge and inspiring enthusiasm.
Hey Paul, I am glad Leah and I were able to see the truck at Bob’s in person at the start of this project. I would love to help out but most likely that will not happen. Distances is a problem. Maybe I can be there at the end to take it for a spin. Of course I will nervous.
Looking forward to see the steps it take to get the truck back on te road.
God bless
Steve
You and Leah are welcome ANY time! You both are such a treasure.
I'm so excited with this build. I'm a truck lover so this is right up my alley. I'm okay with you taking your time as long as you have detailed videos on the build. Keep up the good work.
That's the plan! Thanks!
Great score!
Woo hoo! A build series!
bless your soul and those shorts!! Love your videos, keep up the great work!
This gonna be one cool truck when it's done. I'm a little younger guy (37) got my first model A a 1931 Victoria leatherback. It too is was kinda cobbled together as it was Truly Nolen display car at one time. Same green color as your truck which I'm changing. Doing a budget paint job in my garage while I'm waiting for my engine to be built. I probably could've pulled it all apart like you but decided not too. Wood is in ok shape not interested in replacing that! It should come together and be a good driver. Thanks for all the videos it helps me out a lot.
I see you keeping this one for years to come!
Great truck! Can't wait to see it done.
Thank you!
Oh my ! I am not going to miss any of this series !! Thanks Paul !!
Thank you! Glad you like them!
I'm with Tina, I love that shade of green!
Cool! I just want a factory color
@@ModelA what shade of green was available that year?
Love the truck congratulations on the find 😊 Can't wait to see the progress!! Thanks for sharing and bringing us along on your journey! Love your Channel Keep up the Amazing Work!!!!
Thank you! Will do!
What a beauty!
Wonderful truck, Paul! I, too, like the current color scheme but understand the appeal of a factory color. Will watch with great interest!!
Many thanks!
You go Tina, I like the green too.
Since I have an 82B Budd Cab Pickup, I will be very much interested in following this restoration. As to John Deere paint, we had a club member with a Tudor that color. He was going to change it to something original, but it grew on him and he left it that way. BTW, mine is Stone Grey. Strange as it may seem, I have the earlier short bed on mine.
There's no way this green will grow on me. Hahaa!! I'm sorta leaning toward Lombard Blue like my sport coupe.
This is great Paul! I was there the day you found the pickup! That was a good day.
Magic day!
This is the exact project that I wish I was doing! I am looking forward to follow your build.
As for the engine build, I would use the Burtz Block with all the Special Parts.
(I would also use a Mitchell Overdrive and Mitchell Synchronized Transmission.)
I have watched all your video’s several times and I want to thank you for your time and energy in creating them for us.
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Thanks! I don't have a Burtz "New Engine" kit anymore. Long story. But I have several Model A and B engines in the works.
I like the Diamond B blocks as long as they have not been damaged. the pressure main bearing oiling is a plus to me and the larger main and rod journals make it more bullet proof. Inserts are the way to go if you are going to drive more than to the store and back. Up here in Northern California I do not know of any machine shops that do babbitt work or are capable or willing to do the block work for inserts. Several of us have been shipping our engine work away. Except for one Burtz engine built down in the Turlock area.
Looking forward to this build, lots to learn.
Thank you!
I did a frame off 79 Ford Bronco. Just my 80 y/o dad and myself. We did it all but the motor, trans and seats. Took over 4 1/2 years. Everything top to bottom. I would love to do a truck. But I keep thinking about all those weekends and late nights and saying " Why am I doing this " . Good luck. I think I will enjoy watching you instead of watching me do it all over again. lol
But you got to spend some quality time with your dad too
So very excited for this. I just acquired a '28 Phaeton basket case (mostly, but in various states of disassembly & condition, pulled out of a pole barn in rural Indiana) that my kids want to make into a gow job. We've been poring over your other videos too.
Can't wait for this. But I do like the green
Congratulations Paul on your new project!
Thank you!
I love seeing Bob involved in a video, such a great asset and holder of knowledge. This is a great "how to" video series you're starting. Everyone needs a pick up. Why not a A. Congratulations on such a good find. See ya down the logbook. 73 de N8IWS.
Thanks OM!! 73
Wow! I'm looking forward to this build. I would love to have a pickup. Good for you and thanks for the videos. You are my go to model A Guru.
Thanks 👍
What a brilliant project Paul, i would have the overdrive box in it and a few period tuning parts
Thanks Martin! If I was a rich man...
Paul, you're doing it right
I don’t know much about Model A‘s, but you asked for advice on the engine. I would go with the most modern version of the engine where they got rid of all the imperfections.
thanks for the content!
Thank YOU!!
Very awesome build Paul! I have an 82B myself that I am in the process of a frame of restoration. I am 4 years into it and almost back to a rolling chassis. Very cool to see another one getting a makeover!
We're practically brothers now!!!
Good luck on your project ,82b.
I too like the green. Also a fan of the B blocks.
I want to go with a factory color is all
Mr. Shinn, first off I would like to say how glad I am you appear to have recovered well from the illness you suffered some time ago. I too have a “rare” ‘31 wide body pickup-that actually was manufactured in January of ‘32. It too was slapped together-poorly, by its previous owner, and I also stripped it down to the frame to fix everything. Looking forward to your finished product, and I thank you for making these videos and how I was able to find Baechler Machine as a result. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Great! Merry CHRISTmas!!
looking forward to watching!
Hope you enjoy!
WOW! Paul, that looks like a really fun project! I’m looking forward to seeing it come together. I guess if it was my project, I’d use the motor that’s in it. I’ve been a part of getting a couple tractor engines unstuck and it’s not too bad of a job, just takes time and patience. Like you said about being in the garage with all the craziness going on in the world, I completely agree. I’m actually headed there now for a little solitude.
Thanks Matt. If the engine it came with was numbers matching, it would be a no-brainer. But since it's not, I am thinking of swapping in a fully inserted new rebuild and enjoying the reliability
Hi Paul: Great video and great project. Also a very cool and rare truck. I am looking forward to seen it come together. God Bless you and Tina.
Thanks 👍 God bless
Awesome truck project ! Look forward to seeing it take shape and eventually back on the road.
Bring it to New Mexico !
Thanks!! I doubt it will be ready in time for the national meet in NM
An "idle brain is the devil's workshop" Paul there is no chance that inactivity or idleness will get you into trouble.
Ha! Definitely
I’m so excited that you bought your dream pickup! This is going to be a lot of fun watching the progress of its frame off restoration. I would put the same engine type that left the factory. Thank goodness you’re ditching the green…
OK thanks!!
That looks like a very nice truck! I would use the B block in your rebuild. I think green would be okay for this truck if it were a darker shade of green. I’m looking forward to following the progress on this build!
Thanks! We may have decided on color Andalusite Blue. We'll see.
I'd put a flathead Ford V-8 in it. Great start on the pickup and thanks for taking us along.
Another terrific episode, especially like the music Pérez Prado yeah…☮️
Thanks!
I watched it again and I see Leah behind Tina.
We have a good taste in women😊
Like the music
Steve
Yes we do!!
Ok. So this makes maybe the 4th video model A video I’ve watched by you, and now I’m wanting one !
Excellent. Thanks!
wow ... superduper !!! Can't wait for the next vid !
Thanks again, sir, to show us all this restoration-job.
And I'm almost sure that the stuck-engine will be fixed soom, also.
BTW, If I'd live near to you, I'd be glad to give you a helping hand.
Thanks Brother! The stuck engine is fixed by replacing it with a fresh rebuild. Hahaa!
Wow; this one looks very solid and nice. Very interesting how you are doing this. For color and motor I would do the more accurate for its model and vintage. Fascinating video; thank you!
Thanks Yes, I am planning to go with a factory color
I would go with whatever you think would be the best, you are the expert.
I'm not an expert. Bob is though!
Corona ! My favorite! Glad to see you got your steel roof, wide body pickup! B block please!
That box is full of motor parts. But it makes us look cool, right?
What a great project. I’ve been looking for a 1931 that’s the year my dad was born. Looking forward to the restoration.
Right on
Thank you Paul and Tina this is going to be GREAT I will be watching to learn
Hope you enjoy it!
Curious to see what e gine you choose .
I will be watching 👀 the whole show please 🙏 no knuckle busting
Luv it wife's seal of approval,,,,,
Great find! I am partial to washington blue on the trucks but anything done well will be awesome. Any insert diamond block would be a great choice. You could not be more correct that the shop is an oasis of sanity in a world that is upside down......especially now.
Absolutely. And my plan is to go with a factory color. Washington blue is one of my favorites, but I think the only blue a late 31 82B had was andalusite. What do you think?
Hi Paul ! This video remainds me when I took apart my Ford 29 four decades ago in Mexico and was a real adventure. By the way the music is a very popular song called El jardin de los cerezos.
Yep Good ear, my friend!
Wonderful project. Someday I hope to redo my 30 deluxe coupe that my grandfather restored in the 70s.
That would be cool
I like the green 💚 too.
You and Tina....
I think that b block will do well in that closed cab pickup. Keep it going.
I'm interested to hear what engine you go with! I'm in the midst of putting a new engine in my '29 pickup, still need to do some final assembly before I can drop it in. I ended up going with a Burtz Block engine kit, but it would be interesting to know what you end up choosing in case my grandpa's Sport Coupe engine quits. Nice to have options!
Love your red neck creeper Paul.
I'm just a broke redneck, man!!
Hey Paul, could you do an episode on the floors on the Model A's and how the main bodies are put together, are they welded, brazed etc? Thanks
Good idea. Will add that to the list. Thanks!
Wow, I love the old trucks, and nothing a little WD40 can't fix, lol. Thanks for the video, Paul, and have fun with the new pickup. Take care, Mike
2:14 Exactly!!!
I agree with you Paul, it should be "OFF FRAME" not frame off. This project is great!
YES!! Thanks
I am very interested in seeing you work on this truck as I also have an 82b like it. Mine is black and it is a driver.
Yea, new project time ❤
Yep!
Good thing you built all those models when you were a kid huh
Hahaa! Right!
And it was also so dirty that the Roaches were riding around in Dune Buggies!
Very cool 😎 ❤it
So excited to be seeing these upcoming videos during the rebuild.
I got to wondering how a pickup like this that has sat for so long didn't have any spiders under the frame. Will be interesting to see how will the paint comes off during the stripping process. Have stripped paint on a few old airplanes that have multiple layers of paint underneath. Hope you get to use a hot water pressure blaster.
It was in a building that was sprayed frequently for bugs.
Excellent video. Interesting to see a commercial vehicle for a change. For what it's worth, with regard to the engine, I would go for the engine closest to what was originally fitted. My thinking, which you are free to ignore, is that if you are building an 82B from scratch, make it like the factory made it (although I would add oil and air filters as these are discreet and help protect the engine). Good luck with the restoration.
Thanks!!
I know the AA trucks are a different animal….but that being said! I have an 28 AA and have rebuilt the auxiliary trans, resealed the torque tube and axles, and replaced the high speed worm gear! It does a satisfying 35mph! It runs excellent until it doesn’t! Carb, gas, gas tank? I was 10 when my folks got her back in 1982! It’s green! 👍🏻👍🏻❤️☕️
Nice!
I like originals, and would stay with a complete Model A block from 1931.
OK, thanks!
Hello Paul I just started watching your channel and am enjoying it very much. I have always been a car enthusiast and just found a new fascination watching your videos. I never knew how fascinating these cars are. Spending my teen years in the late 50's and early 60's I was really caught up in that era with my first car being a 49 Chevy, which I wish I still had. You do a fantastic job on your videos and makes me wish I was a little younger to possibly pursue the Model A & B fun. Anyway thanks for getting me hooked on your channel. May I ask if you are retired and what is or was your main occupation in life. Thanks again Paul.
Thank you! I am not retired. I still work 60+ hours per week as an engineer.
Paul, I am green with envy as I would love an 82B (been looking for a while). I am kind of leaning towards the Diamond A block full inserts, I have always been afraid of babbitt. Look forward to the updates.
I hope you find one soon! Thanks
The five human beings that thumbs down on this, will never understand automotive world of olde trucks.
What is a "diamond block"? What would I have done? Keep the paint that's on it, clean/polish it, use a B engine and use some of the tricks that the guy on "Seattle Speed Shop" CZcams channel has been going thru recently.
Diamond blocks were Model A and B blocks cast by Ford way after production ended and metallurgy and design improvements were made. Also since they are newer metal, it is very rare to hear of a diamond block with cracks. About as bullet-proof as it gets. But still factory Ford made in USA part. There is a little diamond in the casting. In a previous video I showed where to look for them.
Thank you Paul! A little more info on Model A's to try to remember. I must have missed the video where you talked about the diamond blocks.