The Ford Barn

klawockvet · 01-07-2019, 10:29 AM

I have the A in my avitar, as well as a 40 and 47 tudor. I drive them all on a regular basis. Being in my mid seventies what surprises me most is that by far the most common response is a complete lack of notice of them by the younger generation, especially when in southern California. I get a lot of smiles and thumbs up but its almost always from the older generation. I try to be polite and answer questions from those who show an interest, hoping to spike some interest in the hobby. The dumb questions and smart alec comments are often just a lame attempt to start a legitimate conversation.

Licensed to kill · 01-07-2019, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by klawockvet

I get a lot of smiles and thumbs up but its almost always from the older generation.

Something that I have noticed is that, per capita, I get more waves and thumbs up from bikers and truckers than modern 4 wheelers.

Synchro909 · 01-07-2019, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Licensed to kill

Something that I have noticed is that, per capita, I get more waves and thumbs up from bikers and truckers than modern 4 wheelers.

I've noticed the same, especially the bikers. Asians usually don't even notice the car but sometimes do all sorts of crazy things to get another look.
I often see the passenger in a car travelling along side me on the freeway gazing at the front wheel of my A. I think they are transfixed by the appearent lack of support for the car. The wheel spinning that fast makes it look like there are no spokes.

woofa.express · 01-07-2019, 05:41 PM

good one Mr Amazing. That's the A name for Mr Synchro. yes the kids all enjoy seeing these old and good looking cars.

Some years back myself and 2 friends were driving out of our small town, each of us having donned a Mexican hat with fancy trimmings. Driving in my Tourer (Phaeton). 3 sort of elderly ladies passed us who were driving an up market and expensive Landrover Discovery. As they drew along side they all turned their heads and took a glance at the three of us.
Immediately they broke down and whilst we couldn't hear them they were clearly laughing or roaring their heads off.
the 3 of us have never forgot that.

01-07-2019, 10:29 AM	#1
klawockvet Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Klawock, AK/Kanab, UT Posts: 301	Re: What strange comments or questions have you heard about your Model A I have the A in my avitar, as well as a 40 and 47 tudor. I drive them all on a regular basis. Being in my mid seventies what surprises me most is that by far the most common response is a complete lack of notice of them by the younger generation, especially when in southern California. I get a lot of smiles and thumbs up but its almost always from the older generation. I try to be polite and answer questions from those who show an interest, hoping to spike some interest in the hobby. The dumb questions and smart alec comments are often just a lame attempt to start a legitimate conversation.

01-07-2019, 05:41 PM	#4
woofa.express Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Tocumwal, NSW, Australia Posts: 1,817	Re: What strange comments or questions have you heard about your Model A good one Mr Amazing. That's the A name for Mr Synchro. yes the kids all enjoy seeing these old and good looking cars. Some years back myself and 2 friends were driving out of our small town, each of us having donned a Mexican hat with fancy trimmings. Driving in my Tourer (Phaeton). 3 sort of elderly ladies passed us who were driving an up market and expensive Landrover Discovery. As they drew along side they all turned their heads and took a glance at the three of us. Immediately they broke down and whilst we couldn't hear them they were clearly laughing or roaring their heads off. the 3 of us have never forgot that. __________________ I know many things, But I don't know everything, Sometimes I forget things. And there are times when I have a long memory.