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08-01-2013, 02:36 PM | #61 |
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Re: Success with improvements for touring
Same here, except that my shifter is only 2 inches back. When I get the carpet re-done, it won't be noticable at all.
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08-02-2013, 12:10 AM | #62 |
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Re: Success with improvements for touring
it's probably closer to 2 inches than 5. I just wasn't near the car when I posted so I couldn't measure.
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08-04-2013, 09:19 PM | #63 |
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Re: Success with improvements for touring
I'm relatively new to this hobby and appreciate these conversations. I enjoy hearing both sides of the debate, although not so much the tension it creates.
When I have my car out around town I often find myself in conversations with complete strangers. I share what I have learned and it usually ends up being a fun history lesson for them. It's a great opportunity to keep people both young and old connected to our past. I support anything someone does that keeps one of these cars out of a barn and puts it out on the road for everyone to enjoy. It's human nature to stick to what works as much as it is to tinker and explore. I would hope that if we all met face to face we could shake each other's hand and appreciate that we all share a common interest. I wish some of these threads displayed that a little more. Happy driving everyone! -Mike |
08-19-2013, 02:51 PM | #64 |
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Re: Success with improvements for touring
I took my first road trip with the truck last weekend. 120 miles to show my 91 year old father. He had a 31 pickup before going in the army in 1941 and it brought back many good memories for him. He snapped the keys up and took off in it! The truck seemed to settle in around 43 mph. I'm not looking for high speeds out the Model A but from a safety standpoint, I was somewhat of a nuisance on the 55 mph state roads. Any suggestions?
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08-19-2013, 06:06 PM | #65 |
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Install an over-drive and you will never drive an A without one,unless you are happy to hold up traffic at 45 or so.As for riding the brakes down a long steep hill,just double -clutch it into 2nd gear and let the engine keep the car at a reasonable speed.It will certainly prolong the life of the brakes.
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08-19-2013, 06:57 PM | #66 |
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BTW, when someone pulled out in front of me last week, I found that my well adjusted mechanical brakes will squeal the tires if you push hard enough. Ron W |
08-19-2013, 08:44 PM | #67 |
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I also have the F150 trans. On the last tour we took, it got over 26 MPG.
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08-20-2013, 12:40 AM | #68 |
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3.27 ring and pinion or the F150 both seem like good choices for more speed.
Yesterday my neighbor was driving his Army Jeep and pulled onto the shoulder to let faster cars go by. The cop gave him a ticket for driving on the shoulder. |
08-20-2013, 12:59 AM | #69 |
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That's what stupid cops do!
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08-20-2013, 10:47 AM | #70 |
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08-20-2013, 10:55 AM | #71 |
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You only need to grind about a 1/4 in. in one small area on the cross member and you would never see it. It makes driving a pure pleasure and almost eliminates vibration. I love it!
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08-20-2013, 01:31 PM | #72 |
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Use a kit with AA bellhousing. I did my own and it is close but no cutting of metal. The floor will need to be modified just a little. Other conversions are nice too. Try to find someone with others that you might consider. Ron W
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08-20-2013, 10:34 PM | #73 | |
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As a native New Jerseyian, We don't get to meet many Texans here, but I never met one I didn't like! I like your explanation of the situation. While I have made some modifications out of desperation, My only excuse is high cost of maintaining strict adherence to historical standards. This tends to induce a certain mental conflict. I regard these cars as historical atifacts, not playtoys to explore my wilder side with. I'm trying to stick to methods and standards as much as possible. Regards, Terry
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11-26-2015, 10:59 AM | #75 |
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"OK, first off I am in this for all the touring I can get. So if you don't like what I have done, simply put, don't do it. This post is for the benefit of those who have considered these changes for their car but weren't sure about them. And, the Dallas club has a bunch of excellent tours every yr."
"This all boils down to being easier on the car and easier on the driver." tbirdtbird: I appreciate carefully restored stock A's. I also appreciate those who do as you have inorder to make their cars safer and more relaxing for touring. I'm giving you credit for your well thought out mods to your car. The first paragraph explains your intent for the post. Your last sentence also was appropiate and true. I give you credit to have the good sense to know your car's limitations and your common sense operating skills. I personally appreciate your post. You made no attempt to diminish other's way of thinking. I can see that your post could be helpful to some who were weighing the pros and cons of some of the mods. Some of the comments do not give you proper respect for having common sense in what you do. I have some of the mods on my car and you are correct. Some mods are easier on the car and enhance the driving comfort. I hope to meet you on a tour sometime.
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11-26-2015, 11:21 AM | #76 |
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I prefer the quirks and idiosycrasies of my original car. I grew up trusting the original product and would be ashamed of driving a Frankenstein car. Why not put a Pinto engine in it, radial white-wall tires, 12 volt battery, etc., etc., etc. A Model A is a Model A and when you start changing it you loose the experience and fun of the original car.
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11-26-2015, 11:39 AM | #77 |
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Brings to mind the movie Ground Hogs Day..............
Are we off and running again???
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11-26-2015, 01:11 PM | #78 |
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Probably so...A funny coincidence, I had chili for dinner and then I opened this up. Happy Thanksgiving!
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11-26-2015, 01:20 PM | #79 |
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I think they are great improvements. I like to tour too, and have done a lot of modifications to make touring easier. Most of which cannot be seen unless you know what you are looking for.
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11-26-2015, 02:52 PM | #80 |
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Re: Success with improvements for touring
The roads in the late twenties, early thirties were such that a stock A was more than adequate as a touring car. Too, there was nowhere near the traffic we incur today. I know that there are purists out there that run thousand of miles every summer with stock A's, sometimes on the interstates. My hat's off to those hardy souls. On the other hand, I prefer to equip my A with aftermarket products that make my touring experiences less stressful by MY standards. If we were to strictly adhere to the standards set by Brent and Ryan, this would be one of the most boring sites on the Internet!
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