Recent content by 50Frank

The rufus ranch site has a few "A" powered machines for sale. http://rufusranch.com/ModelAThings.html I remember when I was a boy, the farm where my grandfather was manager had an "A" powered "Hi-boy" used for spraying crops and topping corn.

Thanks Joe. I like your 55 (right?) F100. Cool trucks. My best friend had a nice 56 a few years ago. My wife still wants an A CCPU... we'll see. ;)

I don't own an A, yet. Just started shopping really. But I also have seen that CCPUs command a higher price than other body styles in similar condition. A man in my town is a T and A collector and buys and sells cars continually. Probably has 30 or so cars at any one time. Right now he has a 31...

Just a follow-up. Since Oct '11 when I joined this forum I have been busy with life; buying a home and moving (again), starting a new job, along with some health and financial problems have not left much time or energy for another hobby car... Hopefully this year! :) I have always loved all...

The wheel spokes also indicate that it's a Shay or maybe a Speedway Motors "Modern A". That striped curtain in the background can only be Gateway Classics; I've been to their St. Louis store many times. http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/index_en.php

I didn't see an intro forum as some other boards have. So, I am new here. Do not own an antique, classic, collectible or custom/ hotrod Ford - but I have been interested in Model T's and A's since I was a boy. And I hope/plan to get a Model A, preferably a pickup, next year. Too much drama in my...