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hootchmonster 04-07-2014 03:31 AM

Brought the A home yesterday
 

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I've been waiting some time to pick up the A that I bought from my grandpa's estate. I only planned on rolling it out of my uncles shed where it's been since October. I wanted to check it out to see if it could make the maiden voyage 50 miles home or would I need a trailer. My uncle and I put a few gallons of fuel in it and it fired right up. Well since it was running and everything else looked good I figured I'd give the trip a shot. I was able to find a few passengers that were willing to watch me practice double-clutching.
After an hour and a half (potty breaks included) we arrived home safe and sound. I did have one issue with the GAV though, it seemed to stick after taking off from our second stop and sputtered a bit before settling down a few miles down the road. I'll have to check it out after a trip to school this morning!

Franchise_24 04-07-2014 05:14 AM

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Congrats and welcome to the barn.

Joe K 04-07-2014 05:44 AM

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Passengers seem mighty pleased with their conveyance.

Careful - you're infecting the next generation.

And a car that's paid for is going against the grain in America.

Drive carefully - and often.

Joe K

supergnat 04-07-2014 05:48 AM

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Wow, great car. Thanks for sharing. What a wonderful way to make youngsters smile.
Enjoy,
Supergnat

CheaterBobber 04-07-2014 06:17 AM

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Amazing congrats

38 Ford Pickup 04-07-2014 06:47 AM

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Congrats

Looks fantastic......... Great:) on the kids

Wallace 04-07-2014 06:52 AM

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Good looking kids!!! Perhaps there is hope for the future> wkIS

Barry B./ Ma. 04-07-2014 06:59 AM

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That's great, looks like the kids had a great ride. Congratulations !

al's28/33 04-07-2014 07:08 AM

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Congrats! Keep the old girl in tip top shape for the next generation!

mramc1 04-07-2014 07:15 AM

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Slant windows are my favorite body style. Nice car!

cushman man 04-07-2014 07:33 AM

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They will never forget that ride enjoy.

Tom Wesenberg 04-07-2014 07:49 AM

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Nice car and you're lucky to live in a state with a lot of good Model A driving roads. In fact I crossed the border to Wisconsin last week and found a good road for our club trip. I'll bet the kids won't forget that trip

RichardW 04-07-2014 12:16 PM

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A slant window with a visor?

Michael M 04-07-2014 12:53 PM

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Congratulations and good luck! Hope you have lots of fun... And include the young'uns as much as possible!

Neal 04-07-2014 01:02 PM

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Nice looking car you have.

The kids will remember that trip longer than you will. It is great to take them along.

Neal

Mike 04-07-2014 01:51 PM

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Great car and I love the visor, if I had a slant fordor I would install the visor !!!

Mike

mshmodela 04-07-2014 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hootchmonster (Post 854732)
I've been waiting some time to pick up the A that I bought from my grandpa's estate. I only planned on rolling it out of my uncles shed where it's been since October. I wanted to check it out to see if it could make the maiden voyage 50 miles home or would I need a trailer. My uncle and I put a few gallons of fuel in it and it fired right up. Well since it was running and everything else looked good I figured I'd give the trip a shot. I was able to find a few passengers that were willing to watch me practice double-clutching.
After an hour and a half (potty breaks included) we arrived home safe and sound. I did have one issue with the GAV though, it seemed to stick after taking off from our second stop and sputtered a bit before settling down a few miles down the road. I'll have to check it out after a trip to school this morning!

Too cute Kiddie!

tdlmomowers 04-07-2014 02:51 PM

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Get it out and drive those kids to the ice cream stand, often. The more our young ones are exposed to these pieces of history, the more hope for the future of the hobby.

foxfire42 04-07-2014 03:09 PM

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After I was born my dad brought mom and I home in his Model A. It was the start of my love affair with with the A and it's still going strong after 72 years. I only wish I had been old enough to remember the ride. Those kids are very lucky to start a lifetime of memories in the best car Ford ever made. Maybe they will take their drivers test in the A when they get old enough to drive. Teach them now how to double clutch...........

Spokes 04-07-2014 03:39 PM

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Great looking car. I learned to drive in a Model A, That my Dad bought when I was 10. That started my love affair with the Model A. I hope yours is the start of your Kid's.


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