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Old 10-03-2012, 08:33 AM   #1
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Default my new model a coupe

bought this a two weeks ago from minnesota,









car was purchased on wednesday, delivered friday, and i drove it to my wedding sat morning, great ride, thats me on the left






hope you enjoy

thanks guys!
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Old 10-03-2012, 02:00 PM   #2
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Nice! You know, if the mechanicals are ok, I would leave it just as it is! Best wishes.
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Old 10-03-2012, 02:15 PM   #3
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SUUWEEET ! ! ! Nice ride. Enjoy.
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Old 10-03-2012, 02:29 PM   #4
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From here, it looks pretty solid. Best of luck with it, whether you restore it or leave it the way it is. As long as the mechanicals are good.
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Old 10-03-2012, 02:36 PM   #5
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Dont change a thing! I like it just the way it is. Congratulations
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Old 10-03-2012, 02:46 PM   #6
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You have a helluva bride to let you take that to your wedding! Congrats on both, looks like a great car!
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Old 10-03-2012, 03:02 PM   #7
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I like it a lot.I say leave it as is if mechanically sound.
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Old 10-03-2012, 03:15 PM   #8
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You have a helluva bride to let you take that to your wedding! Congrats on both, looks like a great car!
My thoughts exactly. My new bride loves my 1930 Fordor and was with me when I bought it a month ago. I consider myself a very, very lucky man.
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Old 10-03-2012, 03:58 PM   #9
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Old 10-03-2012, 04:16 PM   #10
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hotrodderhaag .....................
I don't see any original paint, so go ahead and restore it if you want. Just don't put a 350 in that nice of Model "A", please.
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Old 10-03-2012, 04:44 PM   #11
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What a great start
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Old 10-03-2012, 06:06 PM   #12
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You're off to a great start on two fronts.
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Old 10-03-2012, 06:39 PM   #13
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I believe you have a couple of keepers there! The tie is another matter, though. (Just yankin' your crank! LOL) Best wishes for the future!

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Old 10-03-2012, 07:29 PM   #14
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Looks straight. I'd restore it.
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Old 10-03-2012, 07:44 PM   #15
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It's nice Real solid one coat of paint other than the original. Mechanically is good I have just installed all new wiring harness and engine gaskets .. We have put 500 miles on it since we got it home. I like it the way it is. If I was to ever do anything to it, I have a 1937 flat head that's all rebuilt. But the banger does fine the way it is.. Could use a radiator. Little crusty. And the wife insisted on us having it there at the wedding. She helped me string the new harness today ..

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Old 10-03-2012, 07:50 PM   #16
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Nice coupe! Great girl!
Enjoy your new toys!
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Old 10-03-2012, 08:20 PM   #17
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Nice find. Where in MN did the car come from? Are you sure you don't want to turn it into a "cozy cab" like this one?



LOL, I just keep this picture for laughs at how ridiculous some people make a vehicle.
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Old 10-03-2012, 08:44 PM   #18
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I like the coupe, congratulations!
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Old 10-03-2012, 09:08 PM   #19
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The V-8 60 doesn't do very well, even with a 4.11 rear axle, in the Model A. I'd ask around before you do that. There is a V-8 60 '30 pickup in a local club. The owner was very disappointed when he made the change.

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Old 10-03-2012, 09:22 PM   #20
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A good strong motor w/high comp head/touring cam, 3;54's and a Mitchell OD move my little coupe along nicely.
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