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11-23-2022, 10:26 PM | #1 |
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Really enjoying driving my model A
Went for a pretty good cruise today. I live in the country about 15 miles from town. First time I've took my Model A into town. I've been driving it around the country quite a bit. It sailed right on down the highway, found out it likes more timing advance at highway speeds. Got caught in a little rain but that wasn't any problem. Guess I did a good job putting the top on because it didn't leak. I stared with a rusty old car that had been outside since the 50's back in January of this year. Took it apart & sandblasted it inside & out. Replaced the wood & floor pans. Rounded up a bunch of used parts & some new stuff too. There is a post I made on here during the disassembly & putting back together. I'm not finished with the restoration but I'm going to drive it anyways.
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11-24-2022, 03:57 AM | #2 |
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Re: Really enjoying driving my model A
It's your car and you put up the money and effort to bring it back to life. IMO, that means you have the right to wear the $%^& out again. You'll enjoy doing it.
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11-24-2022, 05:16 AM | #3 |
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Re: Really enjoying driving my model A
Well done Robbie,
Must say I don’t just really enjoy driving my 28 Pickup. I JUST LOOOVE DRIVING HER. Cheers
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11-24-2022, 06:17 AM | #4 |
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Re: Really enjoying driving my model A
Robbie out driving his 1931 Ford Model A |
11-24-2022, 10:29 AM | #5 | |
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Re: Really enjoying driving my model A
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BTW, nice looking car.
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11-24-2022, 10:42 AM | #6 |
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11-24-2022, 10:51 AM | #7 |
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Re: Really enjoying driving my model A
Same here also. Been driving and restoring since the 60's. Nothing better than the sound of that motor . Learning how to double clutch shifting up and down without crashing gears. Enjoy the ride.
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11-24-2022, 11:51 AM | #8 |
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Re: Really enjoying driving my model A
Not only are they fun to drive but EVERYONE waves at you no matter where you go. So simple to work on. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!
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11-24-2022, 01:54 PM | #9 |
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Re: Really enjoying driving my model A
Nice job Robbie. I too enjoy driving my Model A. Right now I am really missing my Model A. It sits in my garage in North Carolina while I am in Arizona for the winter. I am going to get a ride in my friend's Fordor tomorrow.
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11-25-2022, 11:54 AM | #10 |
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Re: Really enjoying driving my model A
A nice car....I can't tell, is it a Tudor, Coupe or Fordor maybe?
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11-25-2022, 12:41 PM | #11 |
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Re: Really enjoying driving my model A
In the photo, the rear passenger side window looks to be in the shape of a coupe.
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11-26-2022, 12:32 PM | #12 |
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Re: Really enjoying driving my model A
I think there’s something special about a Model A. Several years ago, I purchased my father-in-law’s prized 1930 Chevrolet two door from my sister-in-law, about 16 years after he passed. The car was in great original condition, but hadn’t been driven in over 12 years. I squared away a few issues that the sister-in-law’s ex- husband had created, but never really enjoyed driving the car. I concluded that was because I’m a fan of open vehicles, so sold it and bought a ‘28 Model A RPU that was not driveable and needed rescue. The RPU is still a work in progress, but it’s a blast to drive! And I don’t think it’s just because it’s an open car. It starts up much easier than the Chevy ever did, and I love the engine sound. It seems to have much more character than the Chevrolet did.
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11-26-2022, 05:37 PM | #13 |
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Re: Really enjoying driving my model A
Yes, the Model A's have "character" for sure
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11-27-2022, 08:40 AM | #14 |
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Re: Really enjoying driving my model A
It's a coupe.
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