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That view changed when one year I was asked by a Digger if I would pick him up in the Model A and take him to the Parade and I havn't missed one since. Having said that I'm sure that those who do choose to use their horn do not do so out of any disrespect for our Service men and Woman. I guess it's just a personal choice.
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One year, we had three fellows who were buddies since childhood. They all signed up for the war together. There were four, but one passed away a couple of years before. They needed a year break before going in the parade again. My friend Bill and his friend Brad (both 84 years old at the time), got into the rumble seat. Bill was a combat engineer in the Army and landed at Normandy a few days after the invasion. Brad was in the Navy. He was in Tokyo harbor when the surrender was signed. Bill is on the passenger side. Brad is hidden by the roof. Ken (85 years old) sat in the car with me. Ken was an airplane mechanic in the Navy, working on Corsairs and the like. Later in life he was a machinist, so we had a great time talking. Bill is still with us, but Brad and Ken have gone. Last edited by SteveM; 05-20-2013 at 10:10 PM. |
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I'm probably the exception. I used to do local parades but gave it up because most times they were utter chaos and the people in charge didn't know what was going on. I would be placed behind Shriners doing figure eights in their motorized wheelchairs or the Horse Patrol trying to dodge something you shouldn't step in. It was fun while it lasted but I don't miss it. The A did great tho, no overheating.
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Talk to the parade organizers to see if your Model As can be as close as possible to the front so you can keep moving. Overheating can be a problem for some cars on a hot day. Otherwise, lots of fun.
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I've lead more then 20 parades, it depends on the lead vehicle to set the pace. If you have several marching bands that slows things down, because they will perform several times. I've seen a few vehicles pull out of line due to various issues, but usually they perform well. The Rodeo parade has LOTS of horses, but a smart director will place them at the rear, not near the motorcycles and ATV's. Every parade I've been in had sirens, air horns, and the ooouuugaaa of the old cars. But it was never done out of disrespect.
Paul Shinn recently did a video on Youtube on prepping your A for a parade. It was not too lengthy and well done, imho. |
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