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01-28-2022, 10:33 AM | #41 |
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Re: Some people should not own a Model A
At one time these cars were plentiful so those who could and wanted to, customized them. While I agree mostly with, 'my car, my choice', I think a rarity issue comes into play. As a WWII jeep aficionado, I'm also interested in the cars Willys-Overland produced pre-war. The 'Americar' was built alongside the first prototype MA jeep, so I've longed to see it at shows. Alas, most were later chopped as rods or dragsters. Only original one I've seen is in a museum in Boothbay, ME
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01-28-2022, 03:33 PM | #42 |
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If I could simplify this discussion it would be: "Do it my way, or get off my planet!!"
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01-28-2022, 04:55 PM | #43 |
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Re: Some people should not own a Model A
Following up with nkaminar's original post, some folks have purchased Model A's that have limited mechanical ability and or troubleshooting skills. They are the ones who struggle to keep it running and properly maintained. Unless they have access to Model A mechanic or help from club members, most eventually become discouraged and sell the "A" after finding out a 91+ plus year old car is not for them.
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01-28-2022, 05:34 PM | #44 |
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Re: Some people should not own a Model A
What I believe to be true: “you will never ever truly OWN anything until you take it apart and rebuild it”. If not, you’ll just be possessing it …
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01-28-2022, 07:49 PM | #45 |
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01-28-2022, 10:06 PM | #46 |
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01-29-2022, 01:37 AM | #47 | |
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If so, do you maintain/rebuild it on your own? If no, should you be aimed to not buy or own one?
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01-29-2022, 05:48 AM | #48 | |
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A kid can "restore" one of these without any documention. They are very forgiving and it will get them around for some time. However, to do it properly takes lots of time and effort. Most people have no idea how much time and effort and expense it takes to restore any aging vehicle even at 20 years old. |
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01-29-2022, 07:21 AM | #49 |
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Re: Some people should not own a Model A
Do you own a computer?
If so, do you maintain/rebuild it on your own? If no, should you be aimed to not buy or own one? But I can take it to a specialist, call Geek Squad and get it fixed or trash it and get another. Can’t likely do that with a collector car ……but can move it on and get another (becomes problem #2 !) To me no analogy |
01-29-2022, 10:08 AM | #50 |
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Some people it doesn't matter what car, one customer at work has a daughter that has done in 5 cars in the last 2 years, one car we put in 2 engines, then it got wrecked, got nearly a year out of that one
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01-29-2022, 12:45 PM | #51 |
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Re: Some people should not own a Model A
My OP is anyone that says one group of people should not own one, should not own one either. That, in my OP comes under the same heading as people that say if you can't afford to join a club or have enough money to buy top shelf parts, should not own one. If everyone knew how to fix them, we would not need these forums.
Back then is no different from now, that is why there have been repair shops or blacksmiths for as long as there have been cars or wagons.
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01-29-2022, 07:40 PM | #52 |
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" If everyone knew how to fix them, we would not need these forums."
Right on!For me this is a hobby, not a religion. |
02-01-2022, 10:06 PM | #53 |
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See thread #17.
Nothing more, nothing less. It's their choice not yours! |
02-02-2022, 09:22 PM | #54 |
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In support of non mechanical folks owning a Model A. This is a follow on from my article number16 in this thread. It is in support of others like myself who have no or little mechanical skill. I shan’t repeat my point of view I made in 16 but here is another reason to support my thoughts and position. I lend my A’s to any person or body who so asks to use it. Mostly wedding parties for the bride to travel to the church and for the newly weds to travel to the reception. For Santa to visit the kids or for the curiosity or pleasure of any individual. Some are concerned they may scratch or damage it. I assure them it was a heap of shit when I purchased it and any damage is repairable. It was also the first motorcar many drove. Crunching gears was a common practise and the motorcar has become quite accustomed to that. It gives many people considerable pleasure to drive it and return it. I am generous and not protective. At motorcar displays many vehicles have a notice which invites onlookers to look at and enjoy but not touch. I invite people to look and handle. Put finger prints all over. Or to lift the bonnet and view the engine. Now, because I am only a mechanics bootlace should I be deprived from owning this old girl with which I am besotted? Gary |
02-03-2022, 08:48 AM | #55 | |
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You and all you interact with are having FUN! The people who probably should not own old cars are the ones who become bitter and grouchy because the experience is more problematic than they expected or desire.....
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02-03-2022, 12:50 PM | #56 |
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"Now, because I am only a mechanics bootlace should I be deprived from owning this old girl with which I am besotted? Gary"
Sorry Gary, you have to give it up. I will come by and pick it up as soon as I can find a road that will get me to Queensland. Dennis Born of Minnesota, USA |
02-06-2022, 11:57 AM | #57 |
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i am a Backyard Mechanic ,before i bought it i did not know nothing about a Model A. I am no expert but i keep it on the road. if i did not know how how to wrench on old Fords i could not afford them
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02-06-2022, 05:25 PM | #59 | |
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02-07-2022, 12:57 PM | #60 |
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Nope. No chittychittybangbang. It was scary enough when we were about to cross the Pacific to go to Hawaii and struck an Eagle. I was sitting by the window looking at the engine when the eagle parts flew past, the flame came out of the engine, the engine quit, popped, started, quit and thankfully the pilot turned around. I saw the plane afterwards and the cowling was flattened from the 10 - 2 positions. This engine was big enough to stand in the cowling so the eagle was BIG. No way am I going to hop into some chittychittybangbang just because some other fool did it. And I know that is true because I saw it on a movie and you have to believe what you see. Besides, it would be too cold with the top down. Nope, gonna keep my feet on the ground now!
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