28Roadster Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Hello, my name is Johnny. My Grandfather in law gave my wife and I his 1928 roadster pickup. Unfortunatly it was in the flood in Arabi, LA. for hurricane Katrina. We will be restoring this truck to original. He has had "Daisy" since 1977. He was the 3rd owner. I don't really know anything about this truck. I'm an avid car guy, and a drag racer. I'm really looking forward to meeting different people and learning about this new hobby. I know this will be a long and exspensive journey, and I appreciate any help with this truck, and finding the parts to fix her up. Thank you, Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28Roadster Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share Posted December 29, 2006 here are a couple of pictures of her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MCHinson Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Welcome aboard!I would suggest that you certainly join a local Chapter or Region of AACA, wherever you happen to be. Lots of help will be found in your local AACA members.Also, I would suggest membership in the Model A Ford Club of America. Their website is here:http://www.mafca.com/There are some good technical tips on their website.Collect some parts catalogs from the Model A suppliers either located on the links pages of the MAFCA site, or in the advertisers section of Hemmings Motor News, and ask anything else you need to know here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28Roadster Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share Posted December 29, 2006 Thank you for your info. By the way, I'm from Metairie, Louisiana. I will look into that club. Thanks again, Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rbl2 Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 I live in Gonzales, La. Although I'm not a Ford man I have a basic knowledge of the car and would gladly help you with it. 225-270-5142Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 Model A Ford Club of America and Model A Restorers Club are two good choices in addition to your local AACA chapter, they both have a nice magazine devoted exclusivly to the Model A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28Roadster Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 Thank you guys, I will look into those books. Bill, Thank you for your help, and I will call you if I have any questions. Thanks again Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Hi Johnny. Welcome - I am new to this forum also, and I applaud your restoration efforts on your truck, which is a desirable body style. Too many of these are cut up even with the reproduction options out there. One of the things I love about my model A is it's simplicity, and the very different, vintage feel you get driving it. Looks like you are off to a good start from the pictures.I had another suggestion, for both parts and advice, I would highly suggest visiting a site called Fordbarn - http://www.fordbarn.com/modaswap/index.htmI have learned a lot from this site, although I would also agree with these guys, the two national clubs & joining a local chapter will get you pretty far also.Lastly, Les Andrew's Model A Ford Mechanic's Handbook is well worth the $$ - there are plenty of technical & historic books on the A out there but this is spiral bound, ideal to keep handy in the garage, and pretty comprehensive. GOOD LUCK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28Roadster Posted January 12, 2007 Author Share Posted January 12, 2007 Thanks Steve, I browsed the Fordbarn site. It should be alot of help. Thank you very much. I appriciate everyone who has helped me so far. Sincerely, Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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