It never ceases to amaze me what people think a job well done is. Just because someone says their car has all lead bodywork, it doesn't necessarily mean it's done right. Check this out.
A delight to see proper body repairs and lead loading done. The overall restoration is a pleasure to behold. It's lovely to see someone willing to pay attention to the smallest detail to get things just right. A good restoration is the sum total of its details. I congratulate you on your beautiful workmanship and thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise here on RU-vid.
I wanted to do that kind of metal work from a kid. It's an art and I realized after a couple apprenticeships I didn't have talent. Maybe that's why I admire it even more.
I am really impressed with your high level of restoration expertise you performed on this truck! I would encourage you to show this truck! Not many people , even Model A enthusiasts, have ever seen this body style of truck. I know I would LOVE to see one of these in person! I have a Wally’s proffered the roadster pickup. But I think I like these just as well! Great job!
that is a nice looking truck, I always thought the originals were very nice but I kind of like the way this bed goes with the the body lines. Thanks for sharing this with us. Charles
Beautiful work, one of the best things about RU-vid is seeing such craftsmen like your self share their time and knowledge with the rest of us. Thank you.
Yes, like countless others, the color is outstanding and thank you for sharing your craftsmanship. You MUST be a fan of Norm Abram and his New Yankee Workshop. He too is a stickler for details. Wish you could help me with the body on my ‘39 Ford Standard Coupe. JT: Orlando FLA
The single most significant automobile ever designed and constructed in the United States deserves the quality and attention to detail. Still, it is a humble truck! It was meant to work hard for a living. Alas, it will now never see a drop of rain…
Absolutely gorgeous. Looks like everyday in the shop for me. My father and I have been restoring 'A's since the early 80's. Gerald and Sons Restorations. Lately, we've been doing fine point cars for customers. Also helping judge at MARC meets. Currently in the middle of two Cabriolets. A 68A and B. My opinion they are the most difficult/challenging Model A to restore. There are so many moving parts that need to fit and gap just right. I'm getting the chassis put together now for the 68A. Man, you should show this at Hamilton at the MARC meet this year. You'd definitely score well! I've made my own battery caps also.
The car looks great, especially the colour, and it's always a pleasure to see you restoring the a car. There is something more you could have done - u could take us for a ride in this treasure!!! Or at least let us listen to the engine 😃
First, thank you for the detailed explanations and hands on demonstrations for your work. As always, your attention to even the most minor of details is phenomenal. Some of my collection is extremely original, but most of it is kept at a functional state…particularly brakes and tires. In due time some owner down the road might consider it appropriate to bring them back to “as built”, but I have neither the time nor the money…or even the skill….to do so. There is also the history of my ownership that enters into it. I purchased my 65 Mustang convertible in 1970 as a sophomore in high school. It has nearly 300K miles on it and a long, long history of repairs….none of which would meet anyone’s reasonable standards. A lot of the details in the car aren’t correct, but they are my details largely put there when sinking more money and time into a car was a non-starter.
Thats all that matters to me. I have so many trophies, I cannot count them all. But what I like today is seeing smiles on people faces. Sounds like we hit the mark with you. My best reward is just that.
Stunning job. All I might have spotted were the running board brackets which were dipped, thus gloss black. Could have been the lighting, and I know it's nit-picky.
Mark that is a fantastic looking Model A truck. Would like to see this first hand, I’m the new to me 31 Model A 400A. Taking my time sorting through the car and making it a driver. It’s a great car with several good quality’s and a few missing items. The previous 2 owners took good care of this car but didn’t drive it.
Looks good from my arm chair. I like to think I do a good job and I think most folks try to givin the standards they are expected to achieve. Now the question is do most folks have the level of skill you have or the willingness to work to the high line required for the results needed. Not many have your passion for correctness if that is a word. Perfection is unattainable but one can try.
I can’t see that you did anything wrong. You have first class restoration knowledge which certainly shows with the results you have achieved. Thanks for the video.
while researching my family history, I came across a great uncle who died in the 1930's from carbon monoxide poisoning while driving home from work. I'd bet he had one of those faulty heaters you mentioned that if the welding was done wrong they were killers.
Beautiful work. The skills you possess is amazing. The standard to which you have done the Model A is mind blowing. I like to maintain my old cars but I have NO metal working skills. I have an Australian assembled 1927 Model T tourer, a 1953 Australian assembled English Vauxhall Velox and a 1979 Citroën Dyane. Yes, I am in Australia. Keep up the fantastic work.
Wow it looks fantastic, look like it just rolled off the assembly line with all the textures and the new old stock stuff but better than it did when it rolled off the assembly line. If that makes any sense?
What's your opinion of a 1954 Packard 4 sedan. Something to drive on the weekend, or do road trips with? A little newer than what you are generally working on, but I'm sure you have an opinion. TIA
@@claytoresto Went and looked at the Packard and it's a '53 Cavalier, not a '54, but it's so complete and unmolested that I couldn't resist, it's coming home! 🥳
We have the Rupes system. I like to first knock it down with a couple passed of my prehistoric 3M compound and then the Rupes goes much faster. I hate buffing, so I like fast. By the way, The Rupes training center is here in CO. I have been buffing in the dark for years with just 1 light on an angle. When Rupes built their training center, guess what? They have a black room with lights on a 45 degree angle.
@A Road Less Traveled with Restore Cars Ha. I was just busting your chops. I started with air rotary and 3M tan compound in a can with a paint brush at a Corvette shop in '83. It's hard, though, to get around the fact that the first pass with a Rupes blue fuzzy pad and blue compound has better DOI than 3M rotary, even through black foam and polish. Sanding to 8,000 Trizact makes it pretty easy. My 3M rep had a 12,000 Trizact he let me use and took it back after. Hopefully, they make it to market. To me, the heat of rotary pulls HS clear and causes cellulite. It's amazing how far we've come. Love the channel. All the best.
@@claytoresto Well, I surely couldn't go against 98% of your audience and I don't have a better source of "music" to recommend. I can only hope someone in your audience will have a suggestion. ( Good music compared to typical electronic noise is like comparing expertly applied lead to bondo applied like finger paints.) Anyway, the rest of the show is top notch. Expert craftsmanship and excellent filming! It truly doesn't get any better.
