Recent content by BamaFord

I am back home and ready to dive into the restoration. Here is the carburetor that is on the vehicle now. I am tempted to just order a rebuilt one and send this one in as a core. Any advice? I am not sure what condition it was in when the car was running 10+ years ago.

The hood on this side is the worst panel on the A. I'm not sure what to do about paint for it. Everything else on the vehicle is in great shape. Also, check the shared album for high quality photos. I am doing this from my iPhone and can't upload high quality pictures here...

Got the Model A all cleaned up! My next step is to clear the fuel system. I see the tank is built in right behind the instrument panel. It will need to be flushed out thoroughly. Any advice on how you guys clean out your old fuel tanks? I may either just flush it with gas/chemicals or if need be...

And just to clarify from comments earlier in the thread, does my Model A have a one of a kind custom wooden body on it?

I am definitely going to be contacting them. My grandfather was a member of their club here.

I would be willing to pull the body panels/fenders off the car to get them repainted. How hard could that be?

Thank you for all the welcomes! I am sure I will have many questions as I begin to start this project. I am from Montgomery, Alabama. And should I not at least repaint the hood? The paint is peeling very badly and starting to rust.

I am 19 years old and a college student studying business finance and economics at the University of Alabama. In my free time I love to work on cars. I have worked on anything from Late 90's BMWs, to a 1979 MGB and a 1947 Correct Craft Boat. I am now on to a 1930 Model A I have pulled out of the...