What's the most absurb advice you've received in the old car hobby?
 

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It's an antique, go ahead and buy it you can always get your money out of it!

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You must have valve seats installed, otherwise the unleaded gas will cause burned valves.

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Put a small block Chevy in that Model A. Street Rods are worth twice as much.

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Drive it like you stole it!

That was OK when you could get a new engine for a few hundred dollars.

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Ummmm, ...pretty much any advice written on these social media Model-A sites!! http://www.model-a-ford.com/LOL.gif

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If you only have one piece to prime, don't bother with the gun. Just mix it and pour it on!

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Go to the Ford Barn Model "A" forum for advise

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You need to change XYX to more "modern" parts to make the car really drivable.

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You need lead or zinc additives today...

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It's rebuilt............. ran like a top when I parked it!

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"You NEED 12 volts".
lol nope.

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also good is:


"it's restored"
"patina"

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Someone once told me to sell my 64-1/2 Mustang.... and I did. :( Went many years, then bought a '29 Tudor. ;)

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You need to chop the top about three inches.
Marty

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You can fix anything on a Model A with baling wire.

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Dont worry, Model A's never leak.

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It's like money in the bank.

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One guy told me that it was smart to put the oil in the freezer before filling the engine for first startup after rebuiliding....
The oil warning light would would go out instantly!

I did not follow his advise, and when I explained how oil systems worked he actually agreed that it would be smarter to heat the oil!

Rune Waltoft from Norway

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A down draft carburetor works better than an updraft on a Model A. You have gravity working for you.