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I still have a hard time imagining a period of time where the car manufacturers did not make cars. The 41's were pretty much the last untill the war was over. Nice look back at an age of innocence. Thanks Ken.
Watching Mr. Steele drive back to his dealership I was surprised to see how bad people drove then too! Steele jamming up the travel lane, 2 cars passing on his left , the second car the white one, tailgating the guy in front of him by less than 2 feet! Almost everything at the dealership the same too, prepping the car for delivery, finance options, brief rundown how everything works etc. strange to see how different yet the same things are. Great video Thanks for sharing it.
I restored a 1931 Slant Window 17 years ago and this car is used constantly and consider this car a dependable "Daily Driver" I also own a beautiful 1937 Packard and the Model A is a basic car but I have no worries when I drive her and the Packard is the exact oppisite
It was definitely worth the trip, I'd say. The old gal looks great,you should be commended for your efforts. Does it handle better or worse than the original you had? Enjoy!
Hi Dean! Thanks for the kind words. Since I was able to install the Ken Davis Shocks on the rear as well as replace the rear spring shackles, I notice an overall improvement in ride control. The Jeep seat is definitely comfortable. The overall width of the cab is a bit tighter than the Fordor, but not horrible by any means. I could easily see myself doing a few hundred mile cruise with ease.
Were those commercials made for Ford salesmen, I wonder? I've got audio recordings made by GM for Chevy salesmen but that was in the late '50s & early '60s.
@@kensmithgallery4432 We are having model A Days here in NE Florida at the Pioneer Village in Barberville, FL on Saturday 5 Nov. The Crankin' A's are hosting with First Coast Region participation. We hope to have a good time with plenty of people. Isn't that what these cars do? Bring people together? My son and I are going to breakfast and then help a friend put the body on his frame. Five or six guys should be able to lift it up. Built the chassis and now mate the body to the frame. Whew! Maybe Putin and Zelensky need an old car and a club to join. Gotta run! Catch ya later! 😁
Now-a-days new vehicle design testing is left to the public as evidenced by the proliferation of "lemon laws".... usually cheeper in the long run than producing quality machines...
Came here after listening to a Chuck missler study on Genesis. He was discussing the complexity of a cell and compared it with this plant. He worked for Ford
See how they used to go and find the customers and didnt mind the running around...Most business fail because they automaticly think that the customers will always come to them !
Johansson gauge blocks and analog instruments have been replaced with laser measuring devices and digital instruments. Computer programming now performs simulations which overcomes human errors in testing.
True. But they only test and produce parts/vehicles to hold together for the duration of the warranty. These cars were designed to last for decades. Different mindset and priorities. Sad what we've become. This is why many of these old cars are still around and running. I'm betting that 99.9% of what we buy today will be around 90-100 years from now. Cheers my friend.
Thanks for sharing this outstanding film. It harkens me back to my grade school days and the types of movies that were shown in the classroom during that era. Your channel never disappoints!
Am I seeing something that isn't there? Look underneath the differential (banjo) where the tire is at its closest point to the axle. Is that a screw sticking out of the tire? Or is it just me? Anyways that is a neat way to stowe your spare, tucked away but accessible.
@@kensmithgallery4432 Okay. Do you see what I mean from the video point of view? I was almost sure you had a big nail or screw sticking out. I've had a horrible week of problems. I hope they don't rub off on you!
Okay, to be honest, we have it so good that the average bad day isn't anything to be upset about. Every day is a day that God has made and we should be grateful, and as you say, be blessed. Take care, brother!
Beautiful film shows American pride in workmanship, no outsourcing, every part made in house, customers had to know a lot about their car to maintain it, motor city (Detroit) was a great place to live and work, not the dystopia it is today. We need to bring this back. The baby in the beginning is older than my parents, be sure to listen to the soundtrack, "Maple Leaf Rag" can be heard at 14:35
Beautiful snowmobile, both the T and A. We have a Hilco Auto Sled that we play with every year there is snow. Built in 1938 in St. Cloud MN. using a 1931 Model A running gear, engine, hood cowl and radiator. Hilco used a heavily modified roof and windshield from a 1938 Ford sedan with sliding doors on the side and a cargo door in the rear. As far as I know Hilco used a unique drive system with a 3 to 1 reduction chain drive to the four rear wheels. The rear wheels are mounted on an A frame that pivots on a narrowed up Model A rear axel. We've run the car with and with out tracks. Hilco used a large steerable front ski mounted to the front axel between the front wheels. The ski can be set to whatever hight desired so the car runs on wheels on dry roads, when it encounters snow the ski carries it over.
Ten years later and the television version of Amos n' Andy was airing. One of Tom Gordon's prospects looks like Andy. Anyways, Tom Gordon is a slick salesman. Back then, the man didn't ask his wife before making a decision. These days its; customer "salesperson, I must first ask my wife". Sales'person', "thats fine, bring her back and we'll dicker".
