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09-25-2010, 01:22 AM | #41 |
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B. Terry,
I certainly agree with you, its fun to drive a restored car and enjoy the looks, thumbs up, etc.. When I've restored cars in the past, in view its my hobby, I do not keep tract of money invested. Does a golfer keep tract of the cost of green fees in determining weather he should play or not ? Ron |
09-25-2010, 04:12 AM | #42 |
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Wrap it up, I`ll take it.
John in rain again I think I`ll get webbed feet soon morning England. |
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09-25-2010, 04:22 AM | #43 |
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Wrap it up I`ll take it.
John in rain again I`ll soon have webbed feet England. |
09-25-2010, 10:20 AM | #44 |
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Looks like it's worth it to me, you'd be starting out with a whole lot more than I am
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09-25-2010, 01:21 PM | #45 | |
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09-25-2010, 01:30 PM | #46 | |
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THANK YOU for the additional info! I guess they did the same thing with the victoria. Two major styles, leather back and steel back. Different sheet metal, different wood, different bracing, same model # 190A
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09-25-2010, 03:41 PM | #47 | |
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I agree both my A's I would define as nice and they are driven 2 or 3 times per week . In my experience it costs little more to keep them running close too original than it does just to keep them running . A well sorted original Model A is the ultimate driver. Today I'm scoping out a wedding I'm doing next week in the Phaeton. The venue is about 45 minutes drive from the Brides house and I will test drive the route in the coupe today- doubling the fun |
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09-26-2010, 07:19 AM | #48 |
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Does it have a clear / negotiable title ? ( That's a HUGE issue here in Pennsylvania...).
Looks like a good candidate for a fun driver; see if the owner / custodian will let you look a little deeper, perhaps get it started... I have heard of folks getting "turn-key", driveable cars for around $6000 in my neck of the woods; they may need "everything" to be cosmetically correct, but usually get you a viable driver. I think this one is worth pursuing... SC Frank |
09-26-2010, 03:05 PM | #49 |
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I agree with Frank. This could be a good driver, and you can change or improve parts as you keep on driving it. Just do one thing at a time as time and money allows and you can have fun driving while making any improvements you may want or need to make. Good brakes are a first of course!
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09-26-2010, 04:02 PM | #50 |
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Not sure if it has been mentioned but it has a 28-29 syle oil pan on the engine. It might be an earlier engine.
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09-27-2010, 01:06 PM | #51 | |
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The only problem is my 28 still needs some things here and there. Itll be tough to figure out which one to work on on my days off. Maybe ill just alternate. |
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09-27-2010, 03:03 PM | #52 | |
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09-27-2010, 03:19 PM | #53 | |
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Same boat as I'm in... Have a 29 Sport Coupe and early 30 truck... I decided to keep the sport coupe as close to orig as possible and make the truck a more modern driver... as one put it earlier, who keeps up with how much money-- it's a hobby and enjoy the time spent working on the old girl (Truck is a guy ). haha enjoy and good luck. |
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09-28-2010, 01:03 PM | #54 |
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Almost every Model A deserves to be "saved". Deciding factor is $$$$ to make it safe to drive or total restoration. Looks to be in the $3500. - $4500. range. If this car was on E-Bay it would be advertised for $6k-$9k!! Try starting it- That is where a lot of money could be spent to just get it to go down the road.
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