31 finally running
 

After a lot of work, rebuild the motor transmission, steering box, new wiring, clean and de-mouse nest the radiator, clean the gas tank, install new glass in the windshield etc. we finally took the 31 Town Sedan for a real ride.
I’ll admit that it was only a few miles in the neighborhood, but it was a lot more than back and forth in the driveway.
It ran great!

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A milestone day! First of many, I hope....

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That's a nice car. I hope you leave it as is and just keep maintaining it in its original condition.

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Very nice and I’m happy for you.I know how it feels spending 8 years on mine. Dennis

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Woooohoooo:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Mike

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The goal is to keep it in origional condition as possible.
The interior looks ok and the paint looks is poor so I am making sure any rust gets stopped but not removed.

Forgot to mention it has a lot more power than the 1919 T. :)

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about 20 years ago I purchased an FX Holden, a GM Australian build. the first Holden type. It has 23000 miles only. each mudguard (fender) was badly scoured and I figured it had transited through fences. Otherwise it was in perfect order.
I took it to our local panel beater and asked him to repair and he talked me into then painting the entire car. I agreed.
Well that was the silliest thing I did. Took it away from being original and I now regret it.
Whilst it is still pretty decent I don't warm to it like I do the Model A.

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Congrats!
Hope you enjoy EVERY ride in your car as much as I do in mine!

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You'll be ready for a long trip in no time. Have fun and hope to see you on the roadways.