I Bought a Yard Art 1928 Model A Coupe! Will It Run??
2021 ж. 29 Қыр.
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Welcome back guys, in this episode i do a bit of work on a 1928 Model A Ford Coupe I picked up. This gem was being displayed as yard art! Before it came to its yard art status roughly eight years ago, i was told it sat out in the woods of Wisconsin more than likely since the 60's since there were 1960 tags on it yet. While loading it up we realized the engine still turned over a bit, so the question is, will it still run and drive?? Find out in this episode of Rotter's Garage!
As someone who is not me once said: "The reason old engines start up and run after decades of sitting is because there's no computer saying it can't."
It's true, as long as you have air, fuel, spark and compression, you should be good to go, nowadays, you can't even put a turn signal on without having 10 other things go bad with it
Fricken Priceless !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10000 +
@@wilburshuman you're right, 10,000+ things go wrong when only putting on a signal, must be a Ford
"The more complex it be the easier it is to muck it up." Montgomery Scott
This is why cars from early 2000s and back will always be the best for the money. Nowadays it’s not expensive to put a extra module in the car and when there’s 70 modules in some new luxury cars it’s a matter of when one will fail and either kill the other modules or put the car in limp mode till you replace it, even if minor. These antique cars are a prime example of not needing everything or anything computerized.
Considering she's nearly a century old and has been subjected to the elements as a garden feature, she's in pretty decent shape.
"It's" a vehicle. Not a "she." But then again, hey whatever you're into.. just keep it to yourself.
@@franklinit2722 Cars, Bikes, Planes, ships etc have always been given the female prefix by men. If you don't, that's fine.
@@colinhutchinson1664 by women too
@@franklinit2722 most people call machines a she
Australians be like she'll be right, mate!
Congratulations mate. I couldn’t stop smiling from the moment you first turned her over. Thank you for bringing this beautiful old lady back to life.
Old engines are works of art. They're simple and gorgeous at the same time. I can't tell you how many old machines I've just cleaned up and put fuel in and had them fire right up and run like they hadn't been sitting for decades. You simply can not beat an old engine for reliability and longevity.
These old cars a re what I like to call mechanical poetry
Sweet Jesus! Gives a whole different meaning to “built ford tough”
If only they made them.like they use too
Who knows, maybe in 50 years somebody will be doing this to a 2021 gt500 n say the same
With today’s material and workmanship we can only hope!
And Even F.ound O.n T.he R.oad D.ead. Really enjoyed this Vlog
@@Michael-mj8ix Fix Or Repair Daily
Before you run it again drop the pan and pop out the dipper tray also clean out the valve chest that is where the main bearings are fed oil from . You will find the pan is full of sludge which you have been pumping around the engine the oil pump filter screen will also be mostly blocked If you continue to run it you will destry the bearings for sure TRUST ME !!!
A turn of the century SINGER six drops of oil sews like new ,LISTEN TO JOHN DO WHAT HE SAY do what he say..OK...GO
John, I know exactly what you are getting at, really I didn't expect this video to get the response it did, so many people have said the exact same thing you did here and I know it drives you guys nuts, and I completely understand why. The thing is 6 years ago I wouldn't have even bothered with trying to start this old 4 banger, but things are changing, I know a few guys with build 4 bangers that are road Worthy and in my mind making an incredible amount of power over what they made stock. I'm not really a rat rod guy, I'm more of a traditional hot rod build guy, although most people don't know the difference. When I get this little gem down to the shop for the next video, I'm gonna let you guys decide, rebuild and run this engine( although if I do it's more than likely going to be fenderless with split wishbones, kind of old beach racer jalopy style), late 40's flathead power plant perhaps with a T5 and an S10 rear/ upgrade the front to juice brakes, or 310 nailhead with 4 speed/ change the rear end juice brakes ECT.. , most likely keep er' a highboy, maybe a drop axle, I have a lot of parts and options..... What would you prefer?
@@rottersgarage Drop a 4AGE in her. haha just kidding, only said that to rattle some cages. Though in saying that, it would be kinda cool. Whichever route you take I'm sure it's going to be great :)
I'm in awe, I didn't figure it had a engine. I can't imagine finding one this complete. I'd leave manual brakes,and all as is. The 6v to 12 is a fine upgrade.
I suspect this engine had been reconditioned shortly before it was parked.
It's awesome that there are folks like you who can bring these old machines back to life. I'm amazed every time.
That is awesome the fact that the engine runs is amazing after all these years. I can't wait to see the progress on this coup.
I have never seen someone reviving a model A before, this was a great video! I am stunned how well that went for a piece of "yard art"! Well done!
A guy up the road from me has one, it still runs, in pretty good shape too.
I used to help my dad work on old lawn & garden tractors from the 60's, with single cylinder kohlers. I was always surprised by how easy it was to get them running. But, this thing being 40 years older, I'm amazed at how easy it was for you to get this beauty running. Well done, sir.
I have 2 wheelhorses from the early 70s and a 65 john Deere 110 all with Kohlers. Easy to rebuild and run like beasts.
Man I'd forgotten about the wheel horse
The best feeling ever, is getting a new project and getting it running and just tinkering with it. This video is amazing! Thank you
I grew up on Model A's and watching this brought back a lot of fond memories. Thanks for making this video and for resurrecting something long dead. I hope you can keep us updated as you restore it.
It looks like it has been at least 70 years since it ran, This was not a typical 'will it start' video.' I had a good time. Thank you for sharing :)
Still waiting on all the Tesla people to come and tell us how it won't run over a hundreds years later because old cars are junk. I would like to see them do this with their Tesla over a hundred years from now, but that's never going to happen.
@@jasonbourne1596 yeah, a car like a tesla will be a rolling pile in 50-70 years. batteries will be dead, all the electronics will also be dead as well.
It was tagged in 1960.
@@kasuraga Rolling? I like your optimism.
@@VintageTechFan haha true true. it probably wouldnt even roll down a hill
That camera shot at 20:15 is pretty epic. Your entire garage is filled with smoke, lights in the back, and in the middle is the ancient, once dead car. What happened? The dead corpse has just come to life! It's like a monster has suddenly been brought back, or some ghost demon just flew into your garage. Very cool.
It's ALIVE!
I love it! Built Ford Tough! 93 year old car sat since the 60's over 60 freaking years most likely and still runs! Gotta love these old cars! You won't see a modern car left out in the elements that long start up so easily when it is almost 95 years old!
I am so glad you were knowledgeable of that old Ford and were able to get her started and driving. Amazing, and I say that being an old car buff. Your journey with that car will have more people seeing it rather than it stuck in someone’s front yard. Nice job 👍🏻
Amazing!!! Been coming across a lot of “will it start” videos lately especially of old 20’s and 30’s models that have been the most successful!! This proves they built cars to last back then.You did a great job getting it to turn over.Bravo!! I hope the seller saw your video.
Awesome! How many years had it been lawn art? That sure is a testament to how well things were made in the past. 15 years ago my neighbour (250 acre farm) was digging a pond. He stumbled upon an old farm dump…the excavator unearthed all manner of things from the 40s, 50s and 60s one of which was an old model A that had been a field car in the 60s and completely under ground from the 60s until the early 2000s…it was still fairly complete despite having been underground all that time. To make a long story short with some tinkering he got that car to run and drive again! If I did not see it with my own eyes I would not have believed it. Watching your video brought back the memories. I hope you continue to revive the old girl.
Wow that’s super cool! I’d love to see that!!!
GREAT WORK, AMERICAN CRAFTSMAN! MASTER MECHANIC!
You brought a tear to this old man's eye. We had a running 1930 4 door sedan model A on the farm when I was a kid in the 70s. 1st car I ever drove. My mom sold it to a scrap dealer....
Me talking to the screen..." Spark advance! Advance the spark! She'll even out and go smooth"
Yeah, kinda spaced that lever out when I pulled it out of the garage, drove it around the yard a few time with the timing up and it does plane right out, good call!
I was doing the same thing while pointed at the lever. LOL
Awesome find! Unbelievable it fired up n everything. Glad to see you dropping a video again! Thanks for sharing!
Hat's off and much respect to you for getting s 1928 Model A running and hats off to Henry Ford for making the 1928 Model A that is capable of starting after all these years!
I hope you restore it and bring it back to its original glory. Great video I love to see these old model A's brought back to life. Thanks for sharing this.
Great find, and great video! I can't wait to see what you do next with this car. I know it's going to take a lot of repairs, but hopefully you'll be able to get it running and riding nicely, yet preserve the rest as much as you safely can. Good luck!
I love bringing back old stuff ..was fun to watch ...keep them coming ..I restore old tools ..your awsome
I greatly enjoyed watching this from start to finish! What a fantastic find! Good for you!
I love the rugged , repairable , simplicity of that vehicle , i've seen more complicated ride on mowers nowadays , progress has made modern things virtually unrepairable at home , but this old auto was made to be fixed .
Love watching these beauties wake from a long nap. Thank you for bringing us along. Never gets olds.
I honestly have to give you mad mad props. My favorite type of car with the original running engine and the original freaking starter. How much more lucky seriously can you get. At that point I would have bought a lottery ticket.
Always loved seeing old yard art come alive again.
Just beautiful to watch That is exactly how I have started real old stuff myself I laughed Out loud With shear Joy
Congrats on a good save and buy. Look forward to seeing what you do with it.
So cool, can tell this man has good knowledge on these cars. Also a genuine love for it
As a fellow automotive engineer, you made my day by rescuing this classic mate!! Amazing job!! you knew what you were doing and i must say, you make us engineers really proud mate!! Good Friggin Job!!
A piece of yard art that can run and drive around town! What an archeoligical find!
Now that was cool !it's always good when yard art runs !
OMG!! That was soo cool that it fired up immediately! I can't believe it. Wow . . . thanks for posting this - very satisfying to watch you bring it back to life :) i'm definitely subscribing to follow this thing!
Loved it. Very satisfying to see a piece of yard art running and even driving a little.
That was about as good as it gets! I've been watching a lot of these "will it run" videos over the last few months, and that was the best one I've seen. Nice work dude! Hard to believe everything still works on that old girl. Subscribed...
Absolutely amazing I love the model a coupe! Such a sight to watch. Then when you had it running and driving was awesome. I love the sound that they make when they chug along pristine and pure 👌🏼 keep up the good videos dude
What an adventure! I've really enjoyed it! Thank you! :D
Hey! Way to go, I have a '29 Model A Tudor that is restored from a barn find. Great to see you bringing this work of art and piece of Americana back to life. Honestly, do with this car what makes YOU happy, keep the engine, build a hot rod, sell it, whatever - as I'm sure it will be awesome whatever path you take. Enjoy!
Wow! Thanks for posting. Your mechanical knowledge is impressive. It was interesting to see you walk through the steps to get it running.
Great video sir. I am definitely subscribing to this channel. Please keep us updated. I would love to see this old beaut get restored.
That's why I love the old cars they were actually built to last and it's seems almost as if nothing can kill them
ahah. only complete engine rebuild every 20k miles (at best) and rotten body after two years. I also bet u do not daily drive a 1928 car,
@@RivieraByBuick if owned one I would definitely drive it all the time after all that's what cars are meant for there weren't made to sit and look at
Wow, that's incredible to see a car that old start up and actually drive!!!
Good job.That was so cool when it started and actually moved on its own.
Awesome stuff. When I was little Grampa had one, but was destroyed in a fire beyond repair. Great stuff 👍
Just found your channel and as a lover of all forms of old iron I'm happy to sub and wish to thank you for doing your part to help save them. The saying ''they don't bulid them like they used too'' couldn't be more true than it is today. Stay safe and take care!
He knew what he was doing you know
I'm 67 years old I knew as soon as you try to start I knew it would ruin I don't know why thank for making the effort
Let us see it in a new look..painted and clean..thanks for your efforts to restorating it.
Notreally a car person here but watched my Uncles work on cars for many years. This was freaking awesome to watch! I can just imagine this thing purring along. It'd be awesome to see it restored.
So simple, like working on my lawn tractor, but 4cyl instead of one. Love it. Thumb compression tester, good enough for me.
So stoaked to see a new video. Awesome find man
Nice job, enjoy seeing these old Garden Fixtures run again.
Fantastic, enjoyed every moment.
I've been messing with antique tractors since I was a young teen ( I'm 50) . The sound of these old things coming back to life gives a guy a feeling of such satisfaction. I always wonder who used it, where it's been, that kind of thing. Good stuff! I subbed! PS those must be the original "anti-lock" brakes.
I can see a resto blog coming on !!! a well worthwhile project... complete stock original rebuild
In my home Scotland that beautiful car would be a pile of rust dust because of our climate…..it was amazing watching you work…..a bit like bringing the dead Frankenstein back to life…..thank you for a most enjoyable video and your accent is so unusually clear for an American, I understood almost every word
I love these videos. She moved under her own power. That's freaking amazing after sitting for decades. Makes you winder what's still out there that still can run
believe it or not there are still a lot of model A's and T's out there, Ford literally made millions of them.
Awesome job! I wonder what the history on that car is. Some where in time someone spent their hard earned money to buy it new. I bet they were so proud to have it. I am glad you brought it back to life. It would be cool to restore it ands drive back to the people who used it as a lawn ornament. I would love to see the look on their faces. You got a new subscriber.
One of the best videos I've seen in a long time!
Thanks for some memories. When I was in high school, my Dad and I rebuilt a 1928 Model A sedan. We tour it down to the leaf springs. A friend of my rebuilt the seats. When we brought it home, I sat on a box for a seat. Thanks again.
Sensational start up..Gave me a big grin for sure. Great work !
Holy crap Rotter. Brilliant watching your process of elimination, the way you went through the old engine step by step. Love the way you tested the compression of the engine with your thumb and the battery negative terminal being smaller lol. Enjoyed and had some laughs and I learnt a hell of a lot watching your excellent skill in reviving this old Ford engine Tony
What a treasure & joy to see it move under it's own power!
Someone had to really ❤ that car! And the stories it could tell. To survive alone the metal drives of WWll, the flathead hot rodders of the 50's & early 60's. & till now as yard art. And runnin again! Have fun! I know I would!
Just amazing how you got this Model A Ford to run. You have a gift for sure. Enjoyed the video!
It made me smile, to see the old girl roll again! Nice job
Dang, why can’t I find something like that. You got a great deal. Love the shotgun on the pegboard 😆
Grandpa and dad “restored” a 29’ Model with the same body style as the one you just bought. It sold on Grandpas estate auction about a month ago for $10,100. Sweet find!
Only 10k? 😭 man for that i would go and buy two.
Why would y’all not keep his stuff?
The 'ol money over memories.
@@malbers35 unfortunately so
that is amazing. wonderful find, cannot wait to see it fully restored. Whish I had a find like that. I could retire with that project.
That was so fantastic!!! You’re an incredible mechanic… Thank you so much for posting this….it was so beautiful to watch you bring that engine to life….(:
Something to be said for simple,tough, basic, and reliable
Astounding to see (and hear) it run and drive! The engine is clearly in better shape than the body, which looks and wiggles like the steel is paper thin. Nice work.
You scored a winner. Just basic tweaking to get it to run, with little blow-by, no less. The hinges on that door are bent, and the hinge-pins bent.
@@jeromebreeding3302 The wood body framing has rotted. Fit new wood and tack the steel back in place it will be a lot straighter and stronger. Less body flex.
Amazing what one man can do with passion!
Pure gold entertainment. Thanks!
That started up easier than my '52 8N tractor! Love those old motors. If I could replace the 5.4 3V in my Expedition with a flathead V8, I would! 😀
Man, the algorithm is going to do you good !! This was a great will it start video!! Yard art???
The sound of this engine is wonderful! Congratulations!
I love watching old vehicles come back to life! Cool old Ford!
Great video! I can't believe all the stuff that still worked. Your mechanical skills are enviable and thanks for saving the old Queen.
Holy crap man. That was the best “old car start up video” I ever saw . You know your S. No doubt about it. So cool. Those old Fords never want to die. Your so lucky to have found that old gem. What are your plans for her? Are you going to hot rod her? Thanks so much for sharing. That was awesome!!!
Beautiful thanks for sharing 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
That was amazing. Can't wait to see the end product...
What a fluke that it would still be so complete after being yard art. Most likely the best car ever produced. So simple and reliable.
I saw a video on here that called the Model A the best American car ever made.
Ahh... The days when you could set the points with a matchbook... You got another sub!
Are you telling me you can’t set your crank position sensor with a matchbook?
Such an interesting and cool video. Those old Ford's will never die. Reminds me of the stories my Grandparents told me years ago when they were newer models.
WOW I'm amazed n overwhelmed...
That sounds awesome!. Did you know that the model A engine was the engine of choice for the Pietenpoll home built aircraft?
Awesome! I really had some doubts about this actually running, but smiled when it finally turned over on its own sparks. Nice! The smoke & fumes up in the cabin are a tad concerning, but heck, it RUNS! So, are you going to go the whole nine yards and restore this???
Lols
I am so happy I came across this video.
What a bloody beauty! your very lucky,its a piece of history and it goes.
Wow, someone's actual junk is actually treasure!
I had the privilege of restoring a 1931 coupe with my day, when I was a teenager. Was a great vehicle to learn about automotive mechanics and electrical systems. The Kanueter valve on the firewall is a fuel line sediment bowl. No filter. It was cast iron with a drain petcock at the bottom in early A's. Later, they were glass bowls. Water and sediment settled in the bowls just by gravity. The upstream gravity feed fuel tanks collected a lot of condensation and rust. Once in a while, you would need to open the petcock and drain off whatever water or junk might be in there and good to go. No filters of any kind. Someone put a 4-blade fan on there at some point, thinking it would cool better. Original fans were 2 blades. Four blade fans actually block more air from coming through the core of the radiator. Two blade fan was more efficient. Four blade fans actually block more air from coming through the core of the radiator. Four blade will cause the car to run hotter, especially at highway speeds. Two blade fan was more for pulling air through at slower speeds, but did not get in the way of air flow that gets forced through the radiator when driving at faster (+45 MPH) speeds. We started off with a four blade fan on our '31. After several road trips, we went with the original 2 blade fan and never overheated after that. Fun to watch! Thanks!
That was fantastic! I'm amazed.
Ole Henry and the bois! They had a good idea! That was slick!
Awesome job your efforts paid off, it’s a great car that deserves another life please don’t make it nice and shiny and loose it’s history.
now thats cool
Those old timers made things to last! Can't have your car break down on the way back from the claim with all your gold!
@Eastern Orthodox Christian oh yeah ....you betcha ....Slim use to drive one them all the time ...Lol
Such a beautiful piece of history hopefully u fully brought it back to its glory days
Firing that up was awesome!! Amazing how some rims make it look so much better.