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Old 12-06-2018, 04:13 PM   #9
Synchro909
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Default Re: Great Story from my Uncles' 1957 Model A trip...

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Originally Posted by Mike Peters View Post
Great story. Thanks for sharing. People today are still taking long trips like that in our Model A's, myself included, but in 2018, there is NO mechanical or parts support out there on the road at any garages. So today , we are pretty much on our own unless we can contact Model A people along the way where we are broke down. Back in the 50's, there still was some tech support along the roads, as you mentioned in your story. Traveling in a Model A today is a very adventurous undertaking.
BRAOL, Thanks for sharing the story.
I fully understand how "on your own" we really are when travelling in a Model A. As I've said here a number of times, my wife and I love travelling the outback in one of our As while pulling a camper trailer. A short trip is 6,000 miles. I carry a few spares but my best security is good preparation.
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