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Yeah; I was specifically looking for a 2-dr sedan. I want the grandkids to be able to ride in the back and I'm pretty sure that none of the three daughters would let their offspring ride in a rumble seat. And I didn't want a 4-door car.

I found several nice coupes but see above.

In one week I've put 240 miles on it. For some of you that's just a day or two. For many of the members of the Model A club I belong to that's 6 months of driving.

I have gotten pretty adept at double clutching by now. Down-shifting still gets me. What's your secret to down-shifting without grinding gears?

If I had never had an A with a Mitchell overdrive I wouldn't miss it. BUT, since this is my first Model A and I'm getting used to it I'd never have another one without it. Depending on the terrain I'm driving in my shift pattern usually is 1-low; 2-low; 2-high; 3-low; 3-high. If I start up a hill I shift to 3-low. I hate it when the hill requires me to downshift further. Again see above.

I downloaded a Model A lubrication chart. If I can stay out of the driver's seat long enough I'll ensure that everything is greased up. Knowing my friend Dick, who owned this car for many years, I doubt if it needs anything yet. He kept all of his toys in top-notch condition. I found out last night that his pristine 1931 coupe was purchased by another car club member, so both of his Model A's will stay in the same circle of friends. Who knows where the Corvette and boat went to? I really don't care much, though.

Thank you all who have responded here with advice. I really appreciate it.

I do think I'll set the idle up a tad, as after it's warmed up it idles down so slow, at stop signs and such, that it sometimes dies. I've gotten to where I use the throttle on the steering column to prevent that. Any advice or information on this?