Well, here we go. Time to start documenting our adventures with our '29 Model A Roadster.

First, a bit of history...
In the early 60's my father wanted to restore a Model A Roadster. In those days, Model A's were easier to find than they are today, but they were usually found out behind the barns or in the groves rusting away. He eventually found a sedan outside of his home town in Iowa from which he saved the frame, engine and drive train. Then he was fortunate enough to find a '29 roadster body in Minnesota. The woman who owned the car said her husband bought it new for their honeymoon. He then started collecting other body parts such as fenders, wheels, lights, radiators, etc. He eventually had all the parts, but his 'real job' as an Auto Body instructor kept him pretty busy. So it wasn't until he retired that he had the time to finish the car. Well, all except the top that is. There was a local apholsterer who claimed he could put the top on for him, but never got around to it. By the way, my dad did an excellent job on the restoration. Especially since he did not have the resources of a local Model A club to help him out.

He drove the car in local parades or around town, but probably only put about 50 miles on it in the 10 years he had it completed. During those 10 years I kept up my requests (begging and pleading...) that I would make a wonderful owner of the Roadster, and not turn it into a hot rod or sell it for parts. Then in 2009 he and my mother finally succumbed and allowed me the privilege of becoming the car's next owner, it's 3rd.

I had become a member of the Silicon Valley Model A Club (scvcma.org) in anticipation of owning the car. This turned out to be the best decision I could have made regarding the Roadster. The club members are extremely knowledgeable and willing to help, which made fixing and maintaining the car fun and a much less daunting task.

I've completed a number of mechanical updates that I will detail later, the sum of which is a car that is fun to drive and putter around town in.