Prior Adirondack A's Youth Projects
Adirondack A’s Youth Program was started in 2009 with the complete restoration of a Model A Ford Huckster. Several 13-16 year old youths, under the supervision of club mentors, worked together several Saturdays over the winter dis-assembling the truck, rebuilding the engine, transmission, rear end, brakes and other components. The cab, frame, fenders, and other body components were stripped of paint, repaired, rebuilt, and repainted. The Huckster is now used by the Adirondack A’s as a support vehicle for club events and tours . It is also used to attract new candidates for future restorations.
Similarly, a 2011 team used a 1929 Model A frame, engine, and body parts to build a Model A Ford Cedar Strip Boat Tail Speedster. The Speedster was a dirt racer and the club’s was built from scratch using a Model A chassis, body parts and has a custom made aft section. The Speedster was sold by the club and the income used to fund the next year project.
The 3rd project was a 1929 Ford AA flatbed truck obtained in a silent bid auction. Being a truck, it had its own set of challenges. The truck was restored in 2013/14. For an informative article on the 1929 restoration click the link below:
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The forth project was a 1931 Model A Roadster, we had 14 young people in this program, 2 girls and 12 boys. This was our longest and most difficult program; it ran from October 2015 thru October 2016. This car was an accumulation of parts, many of which, did not belong on this model car.
All of the floor pans and sub rails in the car had been damaged and were replaced during the restoration.
The fifth program was a 1930 Model A Roadster, we had 16 young people in this program. 1 girl and 15 boys in 2017 / 18.
All of the floor pans and sub rails in the car had been damaged and were replaced during the restoration.
The fifth program was a 1930 Model A Roadster, we had 16 young people in this program. 1 girl and 15 boys in 2017 / 18.
The sixth Youth Program was the restoration of a 1931 Sport Coupe. The project was started in 2019 and completion of it was delayed to 2022 by the pandemic.
Additional Pictures and Links:
Hemmings article Jan 29, 2016
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2016/01/29/new-york-model-a-club-proves-that-kids-are-still-into-cars/?refer=news
Link to the 1930 Roadster Youth Program
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPY1kbHBwIrjbBoMWVbxIGooGZlygp9ouIspkz1Gx7Ouyb1TJRETob-atX1Hdj_LQ?key=ZlM1TTc2WWtfdUFaWWFOUDZNRzRFZXVrOUh1RG5n
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2016/01/29/new-york-model-a-club-proves-that-kids-are-still-into-cars/?refer=news
Link to the 1930 Roadster Youth Program
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPY1kbHBwIrjbBoMWVbxIGooGZlygp9ouIspkz1Gx7Ouyb1TJRETob-atX1Hdj_LQ?key=ZlM1TTc2WWtfdUFaWWFOUDZNRzRFZXVrOUh1RG5n