Videos
Technical - Historical - Member - Chapter - Fashions - Miscellaneous
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| 2023 National Awards Banquet | 2023 NAB Santa Maria, CA Posted 04/07/23 |
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| 2022 National Awards Banquet | 2022 NAB Golden, Colorado Posted 07/29/22 |
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| 2023 National Tour | 2023 National Tour, Auburn, Indiana Posted 07/29/22 |
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| Kerrville Grand Tour | MAFCA Texas 2022 National Convention Grand Tour Kerrville to Bandera Posted 07/03/22 |
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| Recap of the 2022 Convention | MAFCA Member and YouTuber Paul Shinn with the help of his wife Tina recaps the 2022 MAFCA National Convention in Kerrville. Posted 07/03/22 |
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| Review of Show Cars | MAFCA Member and YouTuber Little Zebra Dragons created a video with her son at the review of the show cars. This was their first MAFCA convention. Posted 06/19/22 |
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| Kerrville 2022 | MAFCA Member and YouTuber Tina Shinn shows some of the cars at the 2022 Convention and interviews Restorer Editor Andy Scheer. Posted 06/16/22 |
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| 2021 Model A Day Hall of Fame | MAFFI President John Begg narrates the MAFFI Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Posted 10/11/21 |
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| The Restorer Magazine and How It's Made | This video sent by 2020 Publications Director Doug Linden Posted 12/05/20 |
2019 National Tour - Kanab |
This video shows highlights of the 2019 MAFCA National Tour of Canyonlands and Kanab Utah Posted 01/06/21 |
| 2018 National Awards Banquet Tucson |
A preview of the 2018 MAFCA National Awards Banquet in Tucson Arizona. Posted 01/06/21 |
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| 2017 National Awards Banquet Oklahoma City |
A preview of the 2018 MAFCA National Awards Banquet in Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posted 01/06/21 |
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| 2017 National Tour - California Coast | A preview of the 2017 MAFCA National Tour of the California Coast Posted 01/06/21 |
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| 2016 National Awards Banquet Reno |
This video shows preview of the 2016 MAFCA National Awards Banquet in Reno Nevada. Posted 01/06/21 |
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| 2016 National Convention | A preview of the 2016 MAFCA National Convention in Colorado Posted 01/06/21 |
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| 2015 National Tour Maine | Photos from the 2015 National Tour in Maine Posted 11/02/21 |
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| 2014 National Awards Banquet Little Rock |
This video shows preview of the 2014 MAFCA National Awards Banquet in Little Rock AR Posted 02/28/21 |
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| 2014 National Convention Puyallup |
A preview of the 2016 MAFCA National Convention in Puyallup, Washington Posted 02/28/21 |
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| 2014 MAFCA Spring Tour | "A" Texas Spring - Tour of the Hill Country. Posted 04/07/14 |
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| 2012 MAFCA Board sings the 12 Days of Model A Christmas | Santa Rosa California - Recorded and submitted by Palmetto A's editor and webmaster Happy Begg. |
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| 2011 MAFCA National Tour | Garth Shearing uploaded this video of the Natchez Trace tour to YouTube Posted 11/29/12 |
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The following video links were sent in by our readers. Enjoy, but use the information at your own risk.Technical Videos |
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| Under the Hood | ||
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| Carlburetors and Carbohydrates | |
Vintage video produced by Victor Duncan discussing Zenith Carburetors Posted 10/24/22 |
| Setting float level | Short video showing how to adjust the float in the Zenith Carburetor Posted 11/13/21 |
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| Carburetors | Master Model A Mechanic Bob Guimarin on Zenith Carburetors Posted 09/29/20 |
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| Drain Gas Tank & Clean Gas Line | Paul Shinn shows how to empty that old gasoline from the gas tank and clear the fuel line. Posted 06/19/21 |
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| Remove 1930 Gas Tank - Part I | David Gillespie shows how to remove the gas tank so that it can be cleaned out. Posted 09/11/22 |
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| Remove 1930 Gas Tank - Part II | David Gillespie shows how to remove the gas tank so that it can be cleaned out. Posted 09/11/22 |
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| Back Flush Your Cooling System | Flathead Terry shows how to assemble the parts needed to back flush your engine and radiator. Posted 05/20/21 |
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| Leakless Water pump rear bushing | Installing new leakless rear bushing in Water Pump Posted 05/16/21 |
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| Cylinder Head Removal | Evergreen Chapter's George Sage discusses several ways to remove a cylinder head. Posted 02/08/22 |
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| Cylinder Head Removal Part 2 | Evergreen Chapter's George Sage - Part 2 of ways to remove a cylinder head. Posted 07/23/22 |
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| Cylinder Head Installation Part 1 | Parts, Tools, and technique to properly install your cylinder head. Posted 07/08/21 |
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| Cylinder Head Installation Part 2 | Final Preparation before installing your cylinder head Posted 07/08/21 |
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| Cylinder Head Installation Part 3 | Head Gasket Break-in procedures Posted 07/08/21 |
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| Cylinder Head Tighten/Torquing | Cylinder Head Tightening and Torquing considerations. Posted 07/08/21 |
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| Before installing a new head | Preparatory steps to take before installing a new cylinder head on your Model A Ford. Posted 04/23/21 |
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| Adjusting Stock Points | ![[Image]](images/new.gif) |
How to align points for best performance. Posted 05/24/23 |
| Model A Timing Part 1 of 2 | Les Andrews goes into all the details of how to properly set up the ignition timing on a Model A. (Part 1 of 2) Posted 12/30/22 |
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| Model A Timing Part 2 of 2 | Les Andrews goes into all the details of how to properly set up the ignition timing on a Model A. (Part 2 of 2) Posted 12/30/22 |
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| Relbuilding the Distributor | Paul Shinn shows how to rebuild a Model A distributor. Posted 08/06/22 |
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| Lower Distributor Plate | Making sure the lower distributor plate doesn't ground out and prevent the engine from running. Posted 07/24/22 |
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| Distributor Stuck | How to remove a distributor that's stuck in the cylinder head
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| Assembling the Distributor | Paul Shinn shows how to assemble all the parts into a freshly cleaned distributor housing. Posted 07/08/21 |
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| How to Rebuild the Distributor | George Sage from the Evergreen Chapter shows how to rebuild a distributor Posted 04/08/21 |
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| Rebuilding the Distributor | Paul Shinn produced this video, a Sonora A's seminar led by Model A mechanic Bob Guimarin. Posted 10/26/20 |
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| Setting the Timing | Paul Shinn shows how to time the Model A engine. Posted 10/26/20 |
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| Timing Check | Posted October 2010 | |
| Automatic Spark Advance | An old idea from the 1930s; it's still around today. Posted 02/11/22 |
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| Electrical | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |
| The Danger of using 12V Battery Cables in a 6 Volt System | |
Join Magic Dave, Master Mechanic, for a discussion about choosing the correct size battery cables, along with cut-off switches, current, and voltage. Posted 11/29/22 |
| Installing a Fuse Block on Starter | |
Model A's didn't come with fuses; this video shows how to install a fuse block under the hood. Posted 05/22/23 |
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| Restarting a Rebuilt Engine | |
OneWhoCollects recently released a new video called "How to Start a Rebuilt Model A Engine" Posted 04/06/23 |
| Removing Head Studs | Several methods to remove head studs. Posted 10/19/22 |
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| Converting a 12v Alternator to 6v Positive Ground | Bob Guimarin shows how to convert a cheap GM alternator for use in a Model A. Posted 07/16/22 |
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| Repairing the Generator | OneWhoCollects shows how to disassemble a generator and clean and repair parts. Posted 05/19/21 |
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| Converting a 12v Alternator to 6v Positive Ground | OneWhoCollects shows how to convert a cheap DelcoTron alternator for use in a Model A. Posted 07/16/22 |
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| Removing the Starter | |
How to remove and replace the Model A Starter without a lot of sweat. Posted 10/08/22 |
| Rebuilding the Starter Switch | |
George Sage showe how to rebuild the Model A starter Switch Posted 10/26/22 |
| Rebuilding the Starter Switch | Brentwood Bob shows in detail how he rebuilds starter switches and things to watch out for. Posted 10/21/20 |
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| Stuck Starter | Jack Baum discusses what to do if your starter stops working and how to prevent that in the future. Posted 03/11/21 |
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| Removing the Steering Column | |
Doug Fiero describes the procedure in non-technical terms Posted 04/06/23 |
| Adjustable Drag Link | |
Paul Shinn demonstrates how to install an adjustable drag link to help your car steer better Posted 12/10/22 |
Adjusting the 2-tooth Steering Box | Paul Shinn demonstrates how to adjust the Model A 2-tooth steering box. Posted 07/09/22 |
| Sealing the Steering Box | Astra-Werke shows how he stopped the steering box leaks with a sector housing modified by Paul Shinn. Posted 11/26/21 |
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| Comparing the two most popular oil filter conversions | A new video of a gent comparing the two most popular oil filter conversions. Posted 04/30/23 |
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| What Oil Should I Use In My Model A | Paul Shinn discusses what oil he uses in his Model A's and why Posted 02/05/22 |
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| Preparing to Install Mitchell Overdrive | Dave from the Sacramento Capitol A's demonstrates the use of the tools in a Mitchell Overdrive Installation kit to disassemble and reassemble the drive shaft at the differential. Posted 11/20/21 |
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| Installing an Oil Filter | Astra-Werke considers the choices of adding an oil filter to his Model A Ford. Posted 08/06/21 |
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| Engine Block Pit Sealing | Repairing block surface pitting with JB Weld ExtremeHeat Posted 07/08/21 |
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| Fixing an Exhaust Gasket Leak | Master Mechanic Paul Shinn shows how to find an exhaust leak. Posted 07/25/20 |
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| Oil Pump Removal | Teardown Garage shows how to remove an oil pump and examine the internal parts Posted 11/25/20 |
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| Transmission/Clutch/Rear End
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| How to rebuild Ford Model A shift tower with Steve Mitchell | |
Steve Mitchell with Paul Shinn shows us how he rebuilds the Model A shift towers he uses in the Mitchell synchronized transmissions and also rebuilds for stock transmissions. Posted 11/10/22 |
| Adjusting the Pressure Plate | Paul Shinn shows to adjust the clutch fingers on the pressure plate Posted 04/16/22 |
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| Assembling the Transmission | George Bell shows how the parts in the transmission are assembled. Posted 12/27/20 |
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| Transmission Parts Inspection | George Bell explains in this video how to inspect the internal parts of the Model A transmission Posted 12/27/20 |
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| Removal of the Transmission | George Bell explains how to remove the Model A Ford transmission. Posted 12/27/20 |
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| How the Transmission Works | George Bell of Hudson Wisconsin explains how a Model A Ford transmission works. Posted 12/27/20 |
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| Installing a Mitchell Overdrive | Paul Shinn and helper install a Mitchell overdrive in a 1930 Standard Coupe. Posted 01/26/21 |
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| Overhauling the Transmission | John Karal shows how to disassemble and rebuild the Model A Transmission Posted 10/21/20 |
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| What your Model A is Telling You | Paul Shinn investigates the drips under his Model A and what they're telling him Posted 02/13/21 |
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| Chassis/Brakes
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| Front Axle Straightness | Bob Guimarin shows us how to check front axle straightness Posted 04/23/22 |
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| Packing Front Wheel Bearings | Paul Shinn shows us the way to easily pack the front wheel bearings Posted 11/20/21 |
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| King Pin Removal | "Flathead Terry" shows how he disassembled the front spindles to fix worn king pins. Posted 03/22/21 |
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| Disassembling the Front Axle/Spring | Although this video features a 1932 front end assembly, the steps are similar for Model A's. Posted 01/10/21 |
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| Front End Alignment |
Paul Shinn shows how to align the Model A using a Toe-In Gauge Posted 07/25/20 |
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| Adjusting Model A Brakes |
Paul Shinn shows how to adjust Model A brakes Posted 07/25/20 |
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| Fixing Loose Brake Anti-rattle Springs | If a "stop" on the brake rods is worn so the anti-rattle spring goes through it, check this easy fix. Posted 01/01/21 |
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| Electrical
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| Replacing the Distributor Bushings | Randall Strickland shows how to replace the distributor bushings if your Model A is running rough Posted 02/12/23 |
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| Adjusting the Model A Generator | Steve Blancard shows how to adjust the 3rd brush of a generator to change charging rate. Posted 07/29/22 |
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| Crank Starting the A and Electrical Troubleshooting | George Sage from the Evergreen Chapter shows how to properly crank start the Model A to help with electrical system problems. Posted 06/09/22 |
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| Cutouts: Service, adjustment and repair | Steve Blancard gives the viewer tips on servicing and adjusting original cutouts. Posted 07/29/22 |
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| Horn Breakdown and Assembly | How to disassemble, inspect, and rebuild your Model A Horn. Posted 08/30/22 |
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| LED Headlights - New Warm Lights | Paul Shinn demonstrates the new "warm" LED headlight bulbs vs. the original "cool" LED's Posted 04/03/21 |
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| LED Headlights vs. Standard Bulbs | Paul Shinn demonstrates LED vs incandescent headlight bulbs in a road test at night. Posted 03/06/21 |
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| LED Headlight Bulbs and focusing Headlights | Paul Shinn shows us how to install the new LED headlight bulbs and then focus and adjust the headlights. Posted 12/14/20 |
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| Making Sure your Ammeter won't start a fire | Paul Shinn shows several ammeters, original and repros, and how to modify a repro so it won't start a fire. Posted 07/23/22 |
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| Repairing 1928-29 Stoplight Switch | This video shows us how to check a shorting stoplight switch. Posted 01/03/21 |
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| Replacing the Wiring Harness In Your Model A | Paul Shinn shows us how he rewired his 1931 Coupe, including the addition of turn signals. Posted 08/21/21 |
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| Body
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| Installing A Vinyl Top on a Coupe | |
Paul Shinn shows how he installed a vinyl top on his 1930 Coupe. Posted 05/27/23 |
| Installing A Vinyl Top on a Tudor | |
One Who Collects shows how he installed a vinyl top on his 1929 Tudor and what he had to do to make it fit. Posted 11/05/22 |
| Installing Wood Kit in a Tudor | One Who Collects shows how he installed a wood kit and what modifications had to be made for proper fit. Posted 05/15/22 |
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| Cleaning the Gas Tank | Paul Shinn shows how to clean a Model A Gas tank Posted 03/05/22 |
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| Repairing the Gas Gauge | Paul Shinn shows how to repair the gas gauge float mechanism. Posted 10/30/21 |
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| Shoulder Seat Belt Install | YouTuber alexiskai0 shows how he installed shoulder seat belts in a 1929 Coupe Posted 04/30/21 |
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| Trico Vacuum Wiper Rebuild | |
Father and son rebuild a Trico KCX-1 vacuum wiper. Posted 11/22/22 |
| Trico Vacuum Wiper Resurrection | Astra-Werke in Germany shows how he rebuilds a Trico vacuum wiper for his 1930 Coupe. Posted 04/23/21 |
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| Reworking 1930-31 Front Fenders | Expert metal man shows how he reworks Model A Fenders Posted 12/29/20 |
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| Rebuild 1930-31 Door Latch | Brad Schneider shows how to rebuild the 1930-31 Driver side door latch Posted 12/29/20 |
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| Removing Hood Hinge Pins | From 2007, this video shows an easy way to remove hood pins without damaging anything. Posted 01/05/21 |
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| Wheels & Tires
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| Kingpin Installation | |
Installing kingpins covered in this video Posted 04/30/23 |
| Adjusting the Front Wheel Bearings | Paul Shinn Resolving "the death wobble" or How to Pack and Adjust the Front Wheel Bearings Posted 02/12/23 |
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| Restoring Wheels | One Who Collects shows us how he selects and restores wheels Posted 06/07/21 |
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| Mount Tires Without Tools | Young Man shows how he mounts tires on Model A rims without using any tools Posted 05/10/21 |
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| Hubcap Replacement | October 2010 | |
| Tools
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| Cylinder Head Puller Tool II | Another version of a cylinder head puller, design from FordBarn.com. Posted 12/26/20 |
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| Cylinder Head Puller Tool | Pulling the cylinder head can be quite a chore if the head has been on the engine for some time. Make this tool to lift the head without damaging the gasket or the head. Posted 12/25/20 |
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| Rebuilding the seats in a '29 Tudor- part 7 | |
In this video, OneWhoCollects rebuilds the front seats of his '29 Tudor'. Posted 02/12/23 |
| Rebuilding the seats in a '29 Tudor | In this video, OneWhoCollects rebuilds the front seats of his '29 Tudor'. Posted 12/21/22 |
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| Maintenance
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| Servicing the 1928-29 Speedometer | How to service the Speedometer. Posted 09/18/22 |
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| Servicing the 1930-31 Speedometer | How to service the Speedometer. Posted 09/18/22 |
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| Servicing the Model A Speedometer | Paul Shinn demonstrates how to service the Speedometer. Posted 03/26/22 |
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| How to Store Your A for the Winter | Paul Shinn discusses the things that you should do when storing a Model A for a lengthy time. Posted 12/18/21 |
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| 10,000 Service on your Model A | Paul Shinn and helpers show what they do to perform a 10,000 mile service on his Model A. Posted 01/01/21 |
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| Change a tire in 15 minutes on a Model A Ford | Domenic DeMenna demonstrates how to remove and replace a tire in under 15 minutes with simple hand tools. Posted 12/15/20 |
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| Winterizing your Model A Assembling the Distributor |
Paul Shinn shows us how to winterize a Model A, and then how to assemble the parts inside the distributor. Posted 11/25/20 |
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| Checking and Changing Fluids | Paul Shinn shows how to check and change fluids on his daily Model A driver. Posted 06/12/20 |
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| Lubing a Model A Ford | Mark Hayward and Christine demonstrate the steps needed to do a lube job on their Model A Ford. Posted 06/12/20 | |
| Why Won't My Model A Start | Paul Shinn presents a troubleshooting session on why your Model A may not want to start. Posted 07/31/21 |
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| Removing Hinge Pins | Removing hinge pins, which is one of the hardest restoration chores, is convered in this informative video. The video would be helpful to other Model A restorers. Posted 04/30/23 |
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| Restoration of a 1931 Victoria Body | Mark Clayton of
A Road Less Traveled with Restore Cars shows us the restoration steps: Episode 1 - Episode 2 - Episode 3 - Episode 4 - Episode 5 - Episode 6 - Episode 7 - Episode 8 Posted 12/25/20 |
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| New Paint and Interior on Old Restoration of 1930 Fordor | YouTube's "onewhocollects" takes an old restoration and replaces interior wood, interior, and giving the car a fresh paint job. Posted 12/25/20 | |
Historical Videos |
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| Model As in Law Enforcement | |
Here's a short video of Model As and Law Enforcement that just appeared on YouTube. Posted 04/06/23 |
| First Documented Model A Sighting | This short video documents the first known 1928 Model A sighting in the small town of Brighton Michigan in October of 1927 Posted 2/12/23 |
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| Model A That Runs on Wood | In the late 1930s when gasoline was in short supply, over 9 million vehicles were converted to run on wood Posted 11/11/22 |
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| Celebrities and Model A's | Vintage footage showing various celebrities and their new Model A Fords Posted 06/19/22 |
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| Ford AAs in Action | Vintage footage showing various AA trucks doing their work. Posted 05/27/22 |
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| The Ford Assembly Line 1928 1929 1930 1931 | Manufacturing nearly 5 Million Model A Fords was an extremely well orchestrated series of events that started from raw materials and ended with complete cars Posted 09/30/22 |
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| How the Model A Name Came About | |
The Model A Archive Channel explains how the Model A got its name. Posted 05/25/23 |
| What is an AR Model A? | This video attempts to define what makes a Model A an "AR" Posted 03/27/22 |
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| 1928 Model A Sales Brochure | Another video from the Model A Ford Archive Channel Posted 03/05/22 |
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| Model A Ford Dealers | Another video from the Model A Ford Archive Channel Posted 02/05/22 |
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| The First Model A | The first Model A Photographed in 1927. Posted 09/19/22 |
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| The First Production Model A Gifted to Thomas Edison | The Model A Archive Channel discusses how Henry Ford gave the first production Model A to his good friend Thomas Edison and reveals some interesting details. Posted 10/27/22 |
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| The First Model A Ads | Sometimes the deafening silence is all that you need to help create a buzz about your new product and that is exactly what Ford did in 1927. Posted 12/12/21 |
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| AA Commercial Vehicles | Archival footage from back in the day Posted 11/14/21 |
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| Open House Long Beach Plant | Archival footage of open house day at the Long Beach Assembly Plant from 1930 Posted 11/13/21 |
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| Inside the Long Beach Plant | Still photos inside the Long Beach Assembly Plant from 1930 Posted 03/13/22 |
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| Politicians and their Model As | Archival footage with commentary Posted 11/09/21 |
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| The First Model A | Archival footage of the first Model A to be produced in October 1927. Posted 10/24/21 |
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| Model A's On the Move | Short clips of Model A's in various Los Angeles locations - black and white, of course Posted 10/16/21 |
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| Buying a New 1928 Ford | Historical video made in 1928 of dealer preparing new car for customer. Posted 10/16/21 |
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| The 15,000,000th Model T | Ford's Model T was a pivotal moment in American history that brought the automobile to the masses. We take a look at how this pivotal car came to be, the legacy that it created throughout its nearly 20 years of production, and how Ford celebrated its monumental efforts with one last hurrah building the Fifteen Millionth Ford Model T. Posted 07/06/21 |
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| New Jersey in the 1920s | This video was originally shot in black and white film and has been enhanced and colorized. A peek into the everyday life in New Jersey. Lots of vehicles and era fashions! Updated 10/22/21 |
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| All the World Waited For It | This silent film from 1927 shows the beginning of the Model A production as filmed by Detroit News. Posted 11/22/20 | |
| Lincoln Highway | The Model A Touring Club posted this video of 100 years on the Lincoln Highway. Posted 05/16/19 |
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| Model A Assembly Line 1929 | Engines are built, fitted into chassis before being driven off the line at Highland Park factory. Posted 10/04/21 | |
| Model T Assembly Line | Interesting historical footage shot on the Model T assembly line, up to the 15,000,000th Ford Thanks to Jim Pringle for sending this in. Posted 03/07/16 |
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| 20 Millionth Ford on Tour | Old film showing 20M on tour in Tennessee and Kentucky in June 1931. Posted 07/19/15 |
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| 20 Millionth Ford in Chicago | Old film showing 20M on tour in Chicago in1931. Posted 11/13/21 |
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| Introduction of the New Ford | The features of the New Ford in 1927. Note that one of the cars shown in the film has open end front bumpers - a very early car. Thanks to Tom Anderson for this link. -- Posted 09/06/12 | |
| Introduction of the 1928 Ford | Produced in 1928, this silent black and white short film shows some of the manufacturing and assembly processes. Posted 08/29/21 |
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| Harold Lloyd in "Speedy" | Filmed in New York City in 1928, this excerpt from the full movie is a 5 minute series of wild rides through downtown. You will probably recognize one of Harold's fares as they head for Yankee Stadium. Updated 07/12/20 |
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| The Race that Changed Everything | Edsel Ford II talks about his great grandfather Henry Ford's one and only race in October 1901, beating the famed Alexander Winton at Grosse Point Michigan - Posted 12/20/12 |
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| Henry Ford: Creator of First American Car | Posted 01/03/21 | |
| The Life of Henry Ford | Posted 01/03/21 | |
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| "Bill Persich and his 1931 Model A Ford Tudor" | Ahna Holder of the Evergreen A's presents Bill's Tudor and his acquisition story. Posted 05/22/23 |
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| "Zip it Rack" | Bob Lafollette shows a reproduction of the era accessory luggage rack. Posted 11/13/22 |
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| Rich Nestler and his 1930 Coupe | Ahna Holder presents Evergreen Chapter member's Model A story Posted 10/24/22 |
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| Mike Kelley's Model A's | Former Technical Director
Mike Kelley shows his Model A collecting in Washington Posted 02/06/22 |
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| Paul Shinn interviews Tech Director Ed Tolman | Paul Shinn interviews MAFCA Technical Director Ed Tolman at Doug Clayton's Model A collection. Posted 01/29/22 |
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| Prepare your Model A for a parade | Paul Shinn shows how to prepare your Model A for a parade. Posted 12/04/21 |
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| Model A Buyer's Guide | Paul Shinn talks about what to look for when buying a Model A Ford Posted 11/27/21 |
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| Grandson Changing Manifolds | Jacob (age 14), the Grandson of Happy and John Begg, changing out the intake/exhaust manifold on our newest A, a 1930 Panel Delivery truck. Posted 07/08/21 |
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| How to get a Model A that has been sitting for years to run | Paul Shinn works on a Model A that hasn't run in 20 years and shows the steps he took to get it running again. Posted 03/27/21 |
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| Charge Your Cell phone on 6 Volts | Paul Shinn demonstrates how you can charge your cell phone on a stock 6 volt electrical system. Posted 03/13/21 |
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| Cooking on your Manifold | Paul Shinn demonstrates how to prepare a meal and place it on the exhaust manifold to cook. Posted 01/09/21 |
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| Model A as a Daily Driver |
Paul Shinn discusses his adventures this year using his 1931 Sport coupe as a daily driver Posted 12/05/20 |
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| Doug Clayton Model A Collection |
Paul Shinn received permission to video past MAFCA president Doug Clayton's collection of rare Model A's. Posted 11/2/2020 |
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| Ironstone Concours d' elegance |
Paul Shinn takes us along as he participates in the Ironstone Concours. Posted 09/29/20 |
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| Windshield Glass - Part 6 | Part 6 concludes the windshield glass repair series by Brentwood Bob Posted 9/23/20 |
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| Windshield Glass - Part 5 | Part 5 continues the process of installing the windshield glass Posted 9/23/20 |
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| Windshield Glass - Part 4 | Part 4 continues the process of installing the windshield glass Posted 9/23/20 |
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| Windshield Glass - Part 3 | Part 3 discusses the parts, and materials including the windshield glass dimensions Posted 9/23/20 |
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| Windshield Glass - Part 2 | Brentwood Bob shows how reglaze the windshield glass Posted 9/23/20 |
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| Brentwood Bob shows how to make a glass template and final glazing a windshield. Posted 9/23/20 |
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| Windshield Glass Template | Brentwood Bob shows how to make a glass template and final glazing a windshield. Posted 09/21/20 |
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| Making an engine stand | Brentwood Bob shows how to make an engine stand out of a bed frame Posted 09/21/20 |
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| Timing the Model A Engine | Paul Shinn demonstrates his procedure for timing the Model A engine. Posted 09/19/20 |
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| Relocating the Front License Plate and Fixing Body Lean | Paul Shinn shows how to relocate the front license plate to the front bumper. And a tip for you on why your Model A leans to the driver's side. Posted 08/17/20 |
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| Best American Car Ever Made? |
Paul Shinn gives a rundown on the simplicity of his 1931 Model A Sport Coupe. Posted 08/06/20 |
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| "A" Love Affair | Featuring Leroy Palmer about his recent trip to Florida in his Model A. Video by Roger Banks Posted 09/01/15 |
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| Big John's Rolling Model A Museum | I produce a YouTube channel, "RidesWithChuck". I recently had an opportunity to videotape a Model A Ford owned by John Berg. Enjoy. Chuck Derer, videographer Posted 09/10/14 |
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| Model A Videos | Jack Bahm of Michigan has produced dozens of Model A related videos on YouTube. Posted 03/22/14 |
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| A Model A Thinking Out Loud | Jack Bahm's Slant-Window Fordor "talks" to us in a video. Posted 02/25/14 |
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| Model T Assembled in under 10 minutes | Okay, this isn't a Model A video, but we thought that you'd enjoy watching this team of Canadian Model T club members assemble a chassis and get it running in front of a watching crowd in under 10 minutes. Posted 08/02/13 |
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| Lonesome and the Edison Machine | Another video from our friend Stoney Lonesome Posted 01/27/13 |
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| 1929 Panel Delivery | Created by the son of Steve Freeman Centralia, WA Posted 01/14/13 |
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| 1931 Phaeton | Created by the son of Steve Freeman Centralia, WA Posted 01/14/13 |
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| Lonesome Overall | It’s Lonesome in an era of handmade craftsmanship, a time when workers took pride in their work and built things to last a lifetime. The Ford Motor Car, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Martin Guitar, and the Denim jean are all products of American hard work and ingenuity. That American spirit lives today, as this Lonesome journey demonstrates - Posted 11/16/12 |
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| Nate and Steve in the Back Yard | Steve Lewis photographed some young family members learning to drive the Model A in their back yard.
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| Gymkhana at 2023 NCRG Mini Roundup | |
Gymkhana (car games) at the 2023 NCRG (Northern California Regional Group) Mini Roundup in Sonora, California and other shenanigans. Posted 06/03/23 |
| Hank Welsh Gets 60-Year Pin From Modesto A's | Hank is one of two Modesto A's members who have been members for 60 years Posted 04/21/22 |
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| Model A Ford Club of Long Island Run to Stakey's Pumpkin Farm | Model A Club visits a local pumpkin farm in their beautiful Model A Fords Posted 11/02/21 |
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| Sonoma A's Ready for Summer Touring | Cindy Omoth of the Sonoma A's created this short video of her chapter getting ready for 2021 touring. Posted 06/17/21 |
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| Model A Era Patterns | Created in 2016 by the Santa Clara Valley Chapter, this video shows how the MAFCA Pattern Project came to be. Posted 01/13/21 |
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| Diablo A's Videos | Excellent technical videos presented by members of the Diablo A's Posted 01/02/21 |
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| Model A Ford Club of Long Island Riverhead Outing | The club visits the Suffolk County Historical Society and the gathers for a fall lunch. Posted 11/27/20 |
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| Twin Cities A's | Watch their February 29 tour, bringing the Model A's asleep for the winter back to action. | |
| Palmetto A's | Palmetto A's of South Carolina produced this video of their members and their cars | |
| San Angelo Touring Club Part 1 | Shot on various club outings in 2009 | |
| San Angelo Touring Club Part 2 | Shot on various club outings in 2009 | |
| Pasadena High School Model A Club | Pasadena CA High School is the first school to be a MAFCA Chapter. This video shows how the Santa Anita A's Chapter worked with the school to ignite Model A fever in the students Posted 01/05/17 |
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| Model A Era Purses | Patti Jones presents an Era Fashions seminar on Model A era purses. Posted 07/03/22 |
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| What to Expect as a Fashion Entrant | An Entrant shares her experience as a participant in MAFCA Era Fashion Judging. Posted 02/06/21 |
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| The New Ford Brochure - in Español! | |
Read the "New Ford" Brouchure from 1928 in Spanish in this video Posted 04/06/23 |
| Classic Car Insurance | Paul Shinn narates a short video on Classic Car insurance. Posted 02/12/23 |
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| Preview of Model A Day 2022 | John Begg narrates. Posted 04/07/22 |
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| Model T Assembly under 15 minutes | Students from McPherson College (Kansas) assemble a Model T in under 15 minutes and drive it away. Posted 01/26/22 | |
| Model A Era Advertising | Artwork from Model A Advertisements. Posted 01/15/22 |
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| Iron Trap Garage visits the MAFFI Museum at the Gilmore | Matt from Iron Trap Garage takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of the MAFFI Model A museum in Hickory Corners MI. Posted 03/21/21 |
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| Model A Ford Day 2020 | Model A Ford Foundation (MAFFI) president John Begg takes us on a tour of the Model A Museum in Hickory Corners MI. Posted 02/03/21 |
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| Cross Country and Back | Ryan Thibault takes 4 weeks to drive 8000 miles coast to coast and back in his 1929 Tudor Sedan - Posted 2020 | |
| Ramblin' Wreck of Georgia Tech | Georgia Tech's mascot is a 1930 Sport Coupe that appears at most of the school's activities. Posted 10/26/20 |
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| Model A's at the Gilmore Car Museum | MAFFI's permanent Model A collection
in Kalamazoo, Michigan, opened in 2013 Posted 12/16/20 |
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