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Jeff/Illinois · 10-17-2024, 04:35 PM

I notice Model A's are getting a bit more difficult with each passing year.

I hate to say it but I may have to throw in the Model A towel soon,,,not an easy decision because I sure like the little buggers and enjoy them

This is not just because of the continuing parts hassle but I had some health issues these last months I can barely get in and out of them anymore. Once I get in I can't work my leg very well to work the clutch. Forget getting down on the floor anymore the knee they just swapped prevents that,,,plus the hip they said I need now....

I just turned 70 in August, that's the way it is....

We have a '69 Mach 1 I can drive no problem, and the parts quality is excellent and very available for these cars. Parts right down to factory specs. Ford still casting engine blocks for them you can buy thru the Ford Motorsport program over the Parts Counter at your dealership. Unless you get all Roush racing crazy and stay pretty much stock they are cheaper than even a Burtz block for a Model A Ford.

Everytime I walk out to the garage to get the Model A ready to sell I feel half sick, real hard to do it. I guess they are such a small car I can just shove it into the corner of the garage and forget about it! They don't bring very big money anyway from what I have been seeing.

What does all of THIS have to do with Sunny's original post? Kinda not much but then yeah kinda somewhat. Apologies if I got this thread heading the wrong way I didn't mean to......

10-17-2024, 04:35 PM	#8
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,973	Re: Why is everyone out of chassis springs? I notice Model A's are getting a bit more difficult with each passing year. I hate to say it but I may have to throw in the Model A towel soon,,,not an easy decision because I sure like the little buggers and enjoy them This is not just because of the continuing parts hassle but I had some health issues these last months I can barely get in and out of them anymore. Once I get in I can't work my leg very well to work the clutch. Forget getting down on the floor anymore the knee they just swapped prevents that,,,plus the hip they said I need now.... I just turned 70 in August, that's the way it is.... We have a '69 Mach 1 I can drive no problem, and the parts quality is excellent and very available for these cars. Parts right down to factory specs. Ford still casting engine blocks for them you can buy thru the Ford Motorsport program over the Parts Counter at your dealership. Unless you get all Roush racing crazy and stay pretty much stock they are cheaper than even a Burtz block for a Model A Ford. Everytime I walk out to the garage to get the Model A ready to sell I feel half sick, real hard to do it. I guess they are such a small car I can just shove it into the corner of the garage and forget about it! They don't bring very big money anyway from what I have been seeing. What does all of THIS have to do with Sunny's original post? Kinda not much but then yeah kinda somewhat. Apologies if I got this thread heading the wrong way I didn't mean to......