Can You Believe He Drives This 1929 Model A Pickup In The Winter in the UP of Michigan?

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  • čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
  • I met Dean at the 2023 Old Car Festival in Dearborn, Michigan. Dean had three very impressive Model A's on display. I got the pleasure of interviewing Dean as we walked around and discussed each of his unique displays.
    When I am not making images for my normal (if there is such a thing) bodies of work as a photographer, I make plenty of fun videos for my Model A or other related videos from that time period that you can find on this channel too. Be sure to check them out.
    As to gear, I shoot a variety of full frame Nikon cameras and lenses. Most everything is shot on a tripod to produce the sharpest images possible.
    You can see more about me and my photography at my website here www.kensmithga...
    Please consider a donation or becoming a member. We would love to upgrade our video and microphone system to incorporate better quality audio and sound as well as multiple cameras and drone footage in the future. You can donate with the PayPal link on my channel or become a member with that link provided.
    My 1930 Ford Town Sedan has eyebrow fenders and still has the original interior. It's certainly worn but it still is functional. I have rebuilt the driveline, suspension, and tie rods, installed a modernized Model A motor with oversized intake valves, insert bearings, and a high compression head. I also have a lightened flywheel and V8 clutch. The car comfortably cruises at 50MPH but I've had it up to 60MPH. I have also insulated and installed sound deadener which has made the car enjoyable to be in even at 90 degrees.
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Komentáře • 368

  • @RussellRadio
    @RussellRadio Před 10 měsíci +10

    I'm so glad gentlemen like Dean are in this world.

  • @beachplumb
    @beachplumb Před 10 měsíci +18

    I'm 57, but the Model A pickup (to my eye) is the most beautiful vehicle ever built. It's just perfect. Dean's collection is spectacular.

  • @benjaminmatte5225
    @benjaminmatte5225 Před 10 měsíci +11

    Hands down the coolest snowmobile I’ve ever seen.

  • @Thomas-pq4ys
    @Thomas-pq4ys Před 10 měsíci +7

    I'm 73. My dad's first car was a '31 A roadster... he had stories. Wjen I was a kid, early teens, he bought a model A school bus. He had me drill out and cut some rivets on it... I learned a lot about cars in general hanging with my dad.
    I have a 1920's Klaxon horn on my '78 Econoline... I got it from my dad.

  • @user-td3du7jk2x
    @user-td3du7jk2x Před 10 měsíci +75

    To Dean. Thank you Sir for preserving this Gem and keeping it the way it is supposed to be as it was initially built. From a 51 year old car lover. Originality can not be topped.

    • @kensmithgallery4432
      @kensmithgallery4432  Před 10 měsíci +6

      I'm sure he appreciates your comment!

    • @zackmax7184
      @zackmax7184 Před 10 měsíci

      😅😅😅

    • @zackmax7184
      @zackmax7184 Před 10 měsíci

      My Dad has a 9N Tractor with that same Engine. He don't use it anymore. We have a 4610Su Diesel that is much easier to work with.

  • @richardbertrand8895
    @richardbertrand8895 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Beautiful Vehicles, and Yes Thank You for Preserving these Beautiful Historical Vehicles. I'm a 73 yrs. Old Retired Mechanic in Canada who Appreciates These Beautiful Vintage Vehicles.

  • @Smoking_Rhino
    @Smoking_Rhino Před 10 měsíci +2

    Someone give this man a CZcams show! I would watch everyday lol.

  • @oplefirem
    @oplefirem Před 10 měsíci +4

    This was a treat to watch. Thanks for interviewing Dean and posting!

  • @chaseme9860
    @chaseme9860 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Who else is thinking about the Rankin/Bass Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town Christmas Special, with Fred Astaire and his snow mail truck? I always wanted one since seeing it.

  • @GosselinFarmsEdGosselin
    @GosselinFarmsEdGosselin Před 10 měsíci +4

    Thank you for meeting up with Dean! He's got some very nice old Ford's!!

  • @fourfortyroadrunner6701
    @fourfortyroadrunner6701 Před 10 měsíci +31

    VERY interesting. I'm 75, and when I was barely congnizant from 4 or so on up to about 6, Dad had a model a light truck with small flatbed, and an AA dump truck. TWICE I got caught with my toy hammer breaking out the headlight lens to "see the little man in there with a lantern" that made those headlights work.

    • @kensmithgallery4432
      @kensmithgallery4432  Před 10 měsíci +2

      Love this story!

    • @Iz0pen
      @Iz0pen Před 10 měsíci +6

      That what your dad gets for telling tall tales! Hope ya didn’t get a likin’

    • @fullsenderman8291
      @fullsenderman8291 Před 10 měsíci +3

      That story made me smile simpler times better times

    • @user-or9vi8nf7l
      @user-or9vi8nf7l Před 10 měsíci +1

      You little devil lol

  • @rls9926
    @rls9926 Před 10 měsíci +7

    That man knows how to live. What an absolute amazing collection.

  • @sfcarp9418
    @sfcarp9418 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Beautiful vehicles ..... it is a credit to him for preserving and rebuilding all of those individual items .

  • @sonofeloah
    @sonofeloah Před 10 měsíci +36

    To have these in such great condition and to actually use them, Dean is indeed a very rich man. He has what money can not buy and that is the pure joy of actually using these wonderful machines. Thank you for sharing this with us all.

    • @kensmithgallery4432
      @kensmithgallery4432  Před 10 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @DarkElfDiva
      @DarkElfDiva Před 10 měsíci +1

      I have a feeling the money helps.

    • @4strokesarejokes
      @4strokesarejokes Před 10 měsíci +1

      Money certainly can buy that, in this day and age it’s infact the only thing that can buy these ancient and wonderfully inventive machines

  • @peglegjim57
    @peglegjim57 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Dean,
    THANK YOU for preserving these gorgeous machines!

  • @csealand
    @csealand Před 10 měsíci +2

    Best video of old stuff ever

  • @Chris-ut6eq
    @Chris-ut6eq Před 10 měsíci +3

    Very interesting history and lovingly cared for vehicles. He treats his mistresses well!

  • @scottmichael3745
    @scottmichael3745 Před 10 měsíci +19

    As a lover of automotive history and a mechanic of 32 years and counting, this video was just fantastic! Subbed. Good stuff!

    • @kensmithgallery4432
      @kensmithgallery4432  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thanks so much for subscribing! Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @scottmichael3745
      @scottmichael3745 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@kensmithgallery4432 I really did! I've been a mechanic for 32 years and counting. I've even replaced a water pump on a mid 30s model T. That car was much faster than I expected with that flat head 4 cylinder. Good times. If you ever get a chance to visit the Ford museum in Detroit, it's spectacular. And did you know they used to use rope packed in grease as the water pump seal?! Surprised the heck out of me!

  • @richardhenry1969
    @richardhenry1969 Před 10 měsíci +15

    Never seen anything like the tracks. That’s amazing. It’s a shame all the vehicles that have been destroyed.

  • @bradjohnson8100
    @bradjohnson8100 Před 10 měsíci +14

    Dean, wonderful collection! I love the fact that you drive them. That's what they were made for! That snow cat would be an absolute blast.

  • @fullsenderman8291
    @fullsenderman8291 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Love this stuff it's incredible the ingenuity they had back then

  • @nicolec7290
    @nicolec7290 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Those are a gem. Incredible

  • @JP-su8bp
    @JP-su8bp Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks, Ken & Dean.

  • @craigroberts3982
    @craigroberts3982 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Love the unique model a stuff

  • @allanegleston4931
    @allanegleston4931 Před 10 měsíci +4

    like. anything is possible in your world horatio. if it aint broke , dont fix it. glad he is keeping the machine alive .

    • @kensmithgallery4432
      @kensmithgallery4432  Před 10 měsíci +2

      Glad he is too!

    • @allanegleston4931
      @allanegleston4931 Před 10 měsíci +2

      i remember seeing a christmas cartoon where the presenter who was a post man drove one of thos in the cartoon

  • @danrichdrivingandmore5348
    @danrichdrivingandmore5348 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Loved his enjoyment and appreciation of those machines. You could see his youthful spirit in his eyes as he spoke about it.

  • @fresnokidsr
    @fresnokidsr Před 10 měsíci +2

    Oh My Gosh those were Sooo Cool I never knew that someone figured out how to make a air compressor and basically a snow cat out of Model A Ford's. Thank you so much for sharing this video with us. May you have a good one. Have fun take care

  • @mikeguthrie5432
    @mikeguthrie5432 Před 10 měsíci +10

    Mr. Dean, you Sir, are a one of a kind feller. I love the apparently excellent condition these ole babies are in. I never even thought there would be old vehicles like that still around. It sure looks like you take great care of 'em too.

  • @jefflevoir6127
    @jefflevoir6127 Před 10 měsíci +3

    What a GREAT VIDEO !! Thank You Sir. Very well done. 👍👍

  • @hexjumper1060
    @hexjumper1060 Před 10 měsíci +6

    That pick up with the tracks is the one from Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer!

    • @criticaltemperature3343
      @criticaltemperature3343 Před 10 měsíci +5

      I was thinking that too. I always thought it was just a neat idea in the cartoon. Didn't know it was a real truck. I love model A's.

    • @kensmithgallery4432
      @kensmithgallery4432  Před 10 měsíci +3

      It sure looks like the one!

  • @peteparsons432
    @peteparsons432 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Dean seems like a cool and nice guy! Makes me want to buy a Model A.

  • @JS-zb1vv
    @JS-zb1vv Před 10 měsíci +2

    So cool!! Thanks for saving history!

  • @Gettinbentoffroad
    @Gettinbentoffroad Před 10 měsíci +1

    Absolutely amazing

  • @robertmccully2792
    @robertmccully2792 Před 10 měsíci +1

    A man with a hobby is a happy man.

  • @michaelgrey5105
    @michaelgrey5105 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you!

  • @dalesmth1
    @dalesmth1 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Ken, Thank you for this.
    Down here in Texas we don’t get to see this kind of history, and only read about it.
    What few odd vehicles existed down here, my dad had a few of.
    Dean is a treasure, and I hope his family keeps his history alive.

    • @kensmithgallery4432
      @kensmithgallery4432  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks so much for the kind words! I am sure Dean will do just that!

  • @paulbateman3654
    @paulbateman3654 Před 10 měsíci +8

    That is a special collection of vehicles. Dean's knowledge is amazing.

  • @billsomerton9142
    @billsomerton9142 Před 10 měsíci +3

    My dad turned his old Model A into an ‘Arc welder’. As part of it’s operation he had a heavy duty elastic to control the governor! Thank you Dean for bringing back that memory for me. Dad also wore the same coveralls as you, but with a ball cap as a topper.

  • @jfoss1974
    @jfoss1974 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Such an amazing amount of history and information. Thank you for posting this video.

  • @rufustoad1
    @rufustoad1 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Nice. I was the service manager for the compressor company he referred to that built the 302 ford back in the 90's. I actually have an older 302 compressor late 70's early 80's that I need to redo. I am probably the only guy in the US that still has parts for them.

  • @AsTheWheelsTurn
    @AsTheWheelsTurn Před 10 měsíci +2

    Those were so cool. absolutely loved this video.

  • @michaellopez4018
    @michaellopez4018 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Wow, Dean, I really like the classic vehicles of the 20s & 30's. Just a beautiful collection.

  • @rustynutz7158
    @rustynutz7158 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Greenfield Village/Henry Ford is my favorite membership. Love going there. The Snow Machine is my favorite vehicle at what I like to call Old Car Days... The village comes alive. Dean is a really good guy too. Nice video.

  • @MrTurnone
    @MrTurnone Před 10 měsíci +8

    That compressor is amazing, and it's quieter than most oil-free air compressors these days. The tracked truck is beautiful, it's similar to Special Delivery "S.D." Kluger's truck in Santa Claus is coming to town...Thanks for bringing this to us!

  • @lonecrusaider
    @lonecrusaider Před 10 měsíci +2

    I was brush hogging a few months ago and ran over the spring pack and frame rails of a Model A/T ford. Looks exactly like what he shows here.

  • @fsj197811
    @fsj197811 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Oh my gawd that's cool ! Thanks for sharing.

  • @lodunost
    @lodunost Před 10 měsíci +2

    Amazing collection he has there. I find myself looking at the earlier vehicles and thinking often about how purpose built they were and have beautiful they really are. I have never seen the tracks before or the compressor set up. Man, what a cool set of tech.

  • @geneard639
    @geneard639 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Now that is an amazingly awesome Ford!

  • @2packs4sure
    @2packs4sure Před 10 měsíci +3

    Well that is something else,, I thought i'd seen it all !!

  • @tekkietekkie
    @tekkietekkie Před 10 měsíci +2

    What a collection! Never seen the track or compressor before

  • @dancarter482
    @dancarter482 Před 10 měsíci +1

    _FANTASTIC!_ Would love to fly Dean over here to Goodwood for _The Revival_ ~ he would be in his element and blown away.

  • @rogerwaterman9477
    @rogerwaterman9477 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Another amazing video!! Thanks

  • @mdog11400
    @mdog11400 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Reminds me of my late uncle, he would pull out abandoned Model A, and Model T’s. Repaired the body’s with baling wire like it was soldered. Probably has 10-15 of them in his life put back on the road.

  • @lesliewood3616
    @lesliewood3616 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Love his snowmobile

  • @todddenio3200
    @todddenio3200 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I'm 53 and when I was a kid there were 2 of the old Model T versions of that snow cat rotting away in a field next to a house about 3 miles from our house. They'd sat there for years, then one day they just disappeared. Never did find out what happened to them.

  • @donstanley8021
    @donstanley8021 Před 10 měsíci +8

    Thank you for sharing the history of your Model A Fords. Love the trip down memory lane! My first car was a 1930 Model A coupe with a rumble seat! I bought the car from my older brother, who had the car repainted maroon in color, with white pin stripping. I had the car re-upholstered with white Naugahyde. Other than that, the car was original. I did however, install dual carburetor manifold with single barrel carbs for a short period - top speed went from 60 to over 70 mph - way too fast for the old spoke wheels and mechanical brakes! When I almost rear ended a Cadillac I decided to install hydraulic brakes. My Dad stepped in, he thought it was a mistake to not keep the car original. So I passed the car on to Dad. In later years, my younger brother did a frame off restoration. He sold the car 10 years later. I like to think the car is still here in Oregon.

  • @fuzzer3919
    @fuzzer3919 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Marvelous

  • @ezekielmoorejr3145
    @ezekielmoorejr3145 Před 10 měsíci +7

    I remember the first time I saw one of those Ford trucks with the skies and tracks, it was a mail delivery truck in the Rudolph cartoon from the fifties I believe and I thought that was the coolest thing I had ever seen! Thanks for sharing your video.

  • @deweydodo6691
    @deweydodo6691 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thats a nice collection of history.

  • @gregsg2351
    @gregsg2351 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I love this these are some great machines that show how necessity made the invention but I've never seen a 6 wheel model before only four wheel and never with the drop down front tires tires. The ones I've seen were just aftermarket kits not factory built. They are wonderful to see even better still completely useable and working. Learn something new all the time
    Thank You
    Gentlemen

  • @davebaker9128
    @davebaker9128 Před 10 měsíci +7

    A huge benefit of the worm gear rear end is that it won't allow the vehicle to roll when on a hill in neutral or with the clutch disengaged,

  • @dougjenks6954
    @dougjenks6954 Před 10 měsíci +2

    So cool !
    Love to drive the tracked one

  • @caturlifelive
    @caturlifelive Před 10 měsíci +1

    That so AWESOME

  • @dano4572
    @dano4572 Před 10 měsíci +1

    BEAUTIFUL X 4!!!!

  • @steelwheels327
    @steelwheels327 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Very cool & unique machinery ! I would love to see the snow cat in action cruising through the snow!

  • @bladder1010
    @bladder1010 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Man, that is so fascinating!

  • @What.its.like.
    @What.its.like. Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for showing these, I was at green field village, for the first time that is an experience that I can’t recommend enough definitely go next year Mark it on your calendars it’s always the weekend after Labor Day

  • @xzqzq
    @xzqzq Před 10 měsíci +2

    Would love to see the half-track on snow.... Beautiful

  • @CopperstateBassets
    @CopperstateBassets Před 10 měsíci +3

    Excellent video Ken

  • @daviddavid5880
    @daviddavid5880 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Wow. That is really cool stuff. Thanks

  • @jamesmartin7282
    @jamesmartin7282 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I live about 12 miles from Greenfield Village. I'm so disappointed that I missed seeing these in person! Thanks.

  • @thekycoffeebean
    @thekycoffeebean Před 10 měsíci +4

    Ken , Those were cool ! The Tudor`s and the trucks give me a sparkle in my eye. Now to be able to buy them ,,,,, one day !

  • @douglasmckee754
    @douglasmckee754 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I grewup around grandpas old trucking company.
    Him and his buddys had a few old trucks and trailers.
    I still have his old 47 Pete

  • @GeoFry3
    @GeoFry3 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Oldman time, money, and interests. Looking forward to it.

  • @brosephStalinof
    @brosephStalinof Před 10 měsíci +1

    Shoutout to Dean! what an awesome setup

  • @Pattern51lover
    @Pattern51lover Před 10 měsíci +2

    I wish they still made stuff like this

  • @jaredkennedy6576
    @jaredkennedy6576 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Those are pretty wild. I grew up in central Maine, and saw a lot of pictures of those snowmobile conversions, but was never able to really get up close to one.

  • @tinkertoysoldier6076
    @tinkertoysoldier6076 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Love the Ford with the tracks. ❤

  • @michaelwpaulin4876
    @michaelwpaulin4876 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Great Video Sir. I really enjoyed seeing Mr. Dean talk about his
    wonderful Model A’s. My family used to be in the Sand Blasting
    Business. It would have been great advertising to have his AA
    Truck and A Compressor set up as a Sand Blasting Rig. Mr. Dean
    Is so knowledgeable about his great trucks...thanks for sharing!!

  • @Spartan_life
    @Spartan_life Před 10 měsíci +1

    What a cool gent.

  • @Biokemist-o3k
    @Biokemist-o3k Před 10 měsíci +2

    Fantastic!! I have two 1950's SCHRAAM air compressors made the exact same way. I have a six cylinder and a four cylinder air compressor that I will eventually use for media blasting. I just found them last summer and have not gotten to restore them yet.

  • @AMCguy
    @AMCguy Před 10 měsíci +2

    This thing would out perform any modern pickup in the snow. Id totally have one.

  • @skibee50
    @skibee50 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Very cool

  • @txsailor57
    @txsailor57 Před 10 měsíci +5

    I enjoy your videos! I don't have a Model A or even a Ford of any kind but I am chief mechanic on my wife's 29 Plymouth Model U touring. Its a lot like a A but much harder to find parts for.

    • @kensmithgallery4432
      @kensmithgallery4432  Před 10 měsíci +2

      Thanks so much!

    • @garypaul1033
      @garypaul1033 Před 10 měsíci +3

      Would enjoy seeing a presentation on your vehicle someday outlining the major aspects of the machine!

  • @fullsenderman8291
    @fullsenderman8291 Před 10 měsíci +1

    The car from Santa clause is coming to town awesome ❤

  • @the496elcamino3
    @the496elcamino3 Před 10 měsíci +1

    That was really cool. I haven’t seen those before at car shows.

  • @JustWesley.
    @JustWesley. Před 10 měsíci +1

    Wow man i recognized That this was in greenfield village in under a minute i know that place like the back of my hand haha, i use to go there alot with my family when i was a very young kid and made some fun memories. Cool Pieces of history ya showed in the video too! and God bless all america ♥

  • @blipzero
    @blipzero Před 10 měsíci +1

    thank you so much .

  • @laakona8381
    @laakona8381 Před 10 měsíci +2

    There are lots of them in NH. The first snowmobile was invented in Ossipee New Hampshire.

  • @jeffmiller3150
    @jeffmiller3150 Před 10 měsíci +2

    "As we all know, the Chevys don't hold up as well!" Still true today!!

  • @Johnnybananass-_
    @Johnnybananass-_ Před 10 měsíci +1

    Pure american genius at work, there was nothing an american engineer/mechanic/home craftsman couldnt do when the job required it

  • @a68k_de
    @a68k_de Před 10 měsíci +1

    Beauties!!!

    • @kensmithgallery4432
      @kensmithgallery4432  Před 10 měsíci +1

      They are!

    • @a68k_de
      @a68k_de Před 10 měsíci

      @@kensmithgallery4432 When someone says "they don't build things like that anymore" exactly that is meant.
      Today they can only build these ugly looking plastic cars and all look the same. no more quality. A Ford Model A/T.. will run in more 100 Years and longer. Today cars are full of expensive electronics, build to die in a few years.
      I really would like to own a Model, but too expensive to bring one to germany and the ones here are high price.
      So it stays tonbe a dream. I have a 1983 Ford Capri with a 2.3 V6 that will also last forever if maintaned. These were cars ... not such ugly things build today

  • @Rebel9668
    @Rebel9668 Před 10 měsíci +3

    I have used those type of road "flares" in the past. Used to carry them in the trunk of my car for years. Only reason I don't have them now is I forgot and left them in a car I sold.

  • @within_a_doubt7421
    @within_a_doubt7421 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Holy shit! It’s the mail delivery guy’s car from Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town!

  • @williamboquist4090
    @williamboquist4090 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I knew there were tracks made for old Ford tractors (by Arps, IIRC), but I had no idea there kits for Ford trucks. Great video.

  • @Zomfoo
    @Zomfoo Před 10 měsíci +1

    The that one with treads, paint it red with brass accents, put a big bag full of colorful packages in the bed, put on a Santa costume and drive around in the snow. 😁

  • @adriaanboogaard8571
    @adriaanboogaard8571 Před 10 měsíci +4

    The Compressor is real cool. I had a Neighbor Shelby Cook in Taylorsville the used a Model A Engine to run a Chopper mixer to make Hog feed. As far as the track drive look up Great Salt Lake Utah history about one I believe had skids instead of front wheels for crossing mud / salt flats. Like most things I believe the Salt destroyed it before it's time.

  • @nigelstewart4736
    @nigelstewart4736 Před 10 měsíci +170

    The world is going to lose a lot when this generation is gone.

    • @kensmithgallery4432
      @kensmithgallery4432  Před 10 měsíci +5

      Glad you enjoyed the video!

    • @Im_just_a_dude220
      @Im_just_a_dude220 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Thanks for the incredible trust in us…

    • @eligebrown8998
      @eligebrown8998 Před 10 měsíci +2

      You ain't lying

    • @lilwewe1451
      @lilwewe1451 Před 10 měsíci +16

      And we may be able to buy a house then too!

    • @dashcroft1892
      @dashcroft1892 Před 10 měsíci

      @@lilwewe1451… don’t blame the Boomers. Their demise assures nothing to subsequent generations, and planning on an inheritance windfall seems a little ghoulish.

  • @jamesheina6952
    @jamesheina6952 Před 10 měsíci +1

    You would cry at what whistlindiesel did with a model a in one of his videos

  • @garethmorgan304
    @garethmorgan304 Před 10 měsíci +1

    God I love that truck 😮