Young and Eager to Learn

@Tom- You're right, while I was looking around my local library they seemed to have very little relating to model As, I guess I'll have to order some online.

@RHD- I'd love to check of your book, let me know when it's ready and how I can obtain a copy. PS K not C :p

@Mike V- I'm going to continue saving until I find the right deal. Also I should be joining the local club any day now. :)
 
i spent maybe $500 on body repairs and paint. The steel used was scrap whiteware appliances for $10. a $100 arc welder. Yes i used an arc welder (i suck at smooth metal finish so it will not matter) already had the angle grinder so all i paid for was grinding disks and sanding disks for it + a wire brush thing, about $50-$60. Some rust neutralizer and filler for hiding my hideous welds and hammer marks and some cheap enamel paint. If you want the car to stay nice and not have faded paint then buy expensive paint.
in short it does not have to cost the earth but you get what you pay for. Good preparation of the metal will help greatly and cost less to repaint later if you have to.
 
Koby,

Don't spend any money yet! Research is free.

You have found, perhaps the best way to start, this site.

Next, get the free stuff, the vendors catalogs from, Mikes, Brattons, Snyders, Macs, are the first that come to mind that have exploded views of the various assemblies.

Information, there are web sites that are real good, Marco's A Barnyard , Model A basics, and Jim Masons site are just a few to start off with, as a matter of fact Jim's site has a section Where to Start.

Do you have any tools? Remember that the Model A is english (SAE) not Metric. Get a good set of hand tools; wrenchs, sockets, and screw drivers. Good sets will last a lifetime, work easier, fit better with less swearing.

Books,

There are a ton of books out there, My recommendations to start are the Les Andrews Red book. This book has step by step instructions for the repair of the Model A. Not Perfect but the best out there in one place.Next the Restoration and Judging manual. When faced with a choice of several parts that will work, it's just as easy to pick the correct one for your specific car as it is to pick one that is not correct. Again this is just a start there are others to add later

DO YOUR HOMEWORK on the different styles. There are cars with alot of wood and cars with a little wood. Wood can be expensive and time consuming if it needs to ne replaced.

SAVE YOUR MONEY, DO YOUR HOMWORK, ASK QUESTIONS!!!

As a general rule (there are exceptions to rules) it is far better to spend more money on a car that drives, stops and runs through the gears, then a cheap car that you know nothing about.
 
@Theo: Very nice to see another young Model A enthusiast! Just out of curiosity.. As a kid do you have a second car in addition to your Model A for going out with friends? Also, do your friends understand your model A hobby? My friends don't really seem to understand my A passion; or old stuff in general for that matter.

@Heneste: Thanks for the response, I'm going to be very patient in my restoration, I want everything to be perfect! Today I started scouting my local library for books on Model A's

I actually have 2 other cars. My 3000gt vr4 which is a garage queen, and a honda fit for a daily driver. Alot of my friends are into newer cars, but they like the model a. Alot of them crack jokes about it and whatnot but once they go for a ride they love it.
 
@dumb person- I'll be sure to save and only buy quality tools especially for body work, after all The car needs to look good! :)

@mike v- Thanks for the info, I'll be sure to check some of those websites to finish gathering all the free catalogs and then I'll start searching for books!

@theo- That's awesome! Hopefully once I get my A, my friends will appreciate it as well ;)
 
I know It's been a while since I last posted so I'd just like to let everyone know what I've been up to! Since my last post I have continued to save money for my first project. I've been going to local car shows whenever I can and I have joined the AACA and will be attending Hershey for the first time this October. Hope everyone had a great summer. And let me know if you'll be attending Hershey as well! :)
 
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