The Ford Barn

Dusty · 09-20-2010, 12:05 AM

I for one enjoy both and combine both, in fact I have put on over 2500 miles this summer and most have been going to and from shows. So it is fun going, being there and coming home. The interest in the car is at times over whelming and I nearly wear my jaws out talking about the Model A. The thing is to enjoy yourself and not get caught up in some of the BS that can be part of the show. I have done well in shows including four best in class, two 2nd place in class and one best in show! In fact I have attended 20 shows this summer and have received 18 trophies. But what it comes down to is what turns your crank the thing is to have fun......and I do.

Looking for more shelve space in WV
dusty

Richard in Anaheim CA · 09-20-2010, 12:11 AM

Greg,

I'm with you. There is nothing like viewing our great country through the windshield of our Model A.

Several mentioned they were too far from you to tour with you. I'm not. I'm in California. Where should we meet? Colorado, New Mexico, Missouri?

At rest stops and gas stations across the country everybody thinks our cars are beautiful "show cars".

Richard
Anaheim CA

Mike V. Florida · 09-20-2010, 02:44 AM

I have mixed feelings. I like to drive my car (I've won most miles driven in our club several times) but I also like showing off my car at shows. I tell people that this is what they look like before the hot rodders get to them. I've shown bikers where the parts for the first chopper forks came from. I let the kids (clean hands) sit in my car. I carry a full size tommy gun and a Fedora and let people take pictures with them. And I answer alot of questions on the hows and whys of the cars.

And then there are the times where you are driving and at a show. For a couple of years our club gave rides around a park that the Kiwanis Club was using for a fund raiser and gave the money to them.

Bottom line I like driving my car.

1931 flamingo · 09-20-2010, 10:49 AM

Mike V. Florida: where did the first chopper forks come from?
Paul in CT

1928Pickuppain · 09-20-2010, 11:34 AM

Shows are ok if its like a free wend thing with alot of people (more like a party) but I like crusing The only time i get a bad tast in my mouth for my A is when im in bumper to bumper trafic on 93 on a 93 degree day comeing home from work dam thoughs cabs get hott even with the top down.

Dan Baron · 09-20-2010, 02:13 PM

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Shows are great for the first 2 to 3 hours. That's when all the people at the show are looking at the cars. After that it's just waiting for the judges to decide who gets what trophy. I've always enjoyed driving my A more than showing, but I do admit that I love to talk to anyone who wants to listen when I do show my Model A. Cruise nights are much better than car shows. And getting there is more than half the fun.

Gary/IA · 09-20-2010, 02:29 PM

How about winning 1st place at a car show while on Tour. It happened to someone that was on GAMARAI (Great Annual Model A Ride Around Iowa) this last week.

Mike V. Florida · 09-20-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

Mike V. Florida: where did the first chopper forks come from?
Paul in CT

Rear axle "wishbones".

The parts that go from the rear axle to the drive shaft.

Bruce of MN · 09-20-2010, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Rear axle "wishbones".

The parts that go from the rear axle to the drive shaft.

I believe I have heard that the oval tubing was used to extend the Harley springer fork legs. Haven't measured either to see if it makes sense.

Ken Ehrenhofer · 09-21-2010, 09:19 AM

I love it all!!!!

But eveything in moderation!!!

I call them asphalt shows.......not my favorite! I thought asphalt was a rectal disease!
I enjoy the old car shows held by AACA, MARC, MAFCA.
And touring is the best!!!!
Cruise nights in moderation because I am working in the barn but they are fun also occasionally.
but to me a car show must be on grass!
I just went to the MINI.MICRO International car show in Crystal Lake Illinois. Wow, great fun these cars are so small from all over the world.
This hobby is just great. Just not enough time to do it all.
There, I said it too!
Oh, by the way, see you at Hershey the best car show in the world!!!!
Ken

[email protected] · 09-21-2010, 12:39 PM

I attended 4 local shows this summer. 2 were 100 cars or less. 1 was 450 cars and 1 with 650 cars. All 4 were a really great time because I got to talk to a bunch of old guys with Model T's, A's and early V-8's. I don't care too much for muscle cars and street rods but they have their place too. I really enjoy driving to the shows and my favorite times are just driving my '38 pickup around the countryside here. As you can see I don't mind shows because I always attend the same shows and see the same people and we've become great friends, but I also love cruising.

09-20-2010, 12:05 AM	#21
Dusty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lincolnton, Georgia Posts: 723	Re: I prefer touring over car shows I for one enjoy both and combine both, in fact I have put on over 2500 miles this summer and most have been going to and from shows. So it is fun going, being there and coming home. The interest in the car is at times over whelming and I nearly wear my jaws out talking about the Model A. The thing is to enjoy yourself and not get caught up in some of the BS that can be part of the show. I have done well in shows including four best in class, two 2nd place in class and one best in show! In fact I have attended 20 shows this summer and have received 18 trophies. But what it comes down to is what turns your crank the thing is to have fun......and I do. Looking for more shelve space in WV dusty

09-20-2010, 12:11 AM	#22
Richard in Anaheim CA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Anaheim California Posts: 551	Re: I prefer touring over car shows Greg, I'm with you. There is nothing like viewing our great country through the windshield of our Model A. Several mentioned they were too far from you to tour with you. I'm not. I'm in California. Where should we meet? Colorado, New Mexico, Missouri? At rest stops and gas stations across the country everybody thinks our cars are beautiful "show cars". Richard Anaheim CA

09-20-2010, 02:44 AM	#23
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: I prefer touring over car shows I have mixed feelings. I like to drive my car (I've won most miles driven in our club several times) but I also like showing off my car at shows. I tell people that this is what they look like before the hot rodders get to them. I've shown bikers where the parts for the first chopper forks came from. I let the kids (clean hands) sit in my car. I carry a full size tommy gun and a Fedora and let people take pictures with them. And I answer alot of questions on the hows and whys of the cars. And then there are the times where you are driving and at a show. For a couple of years our club gave rides around a park that the Kiwanis Club was using for a fund raiser and gave the money to them. Bottom line I like driving my car. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

09-20-2010, 10:49 AM	#24
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: I prefer touring over car shows Mike V. Florida: where did the first chopper forks come from? Paul in CT

09-20-2010, 11:34 AM	#25
1928Pickuppain Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Billerica, Ma Posts: 461	Re: I prefer touring over car shows Shows are ok if its like a free wend thing with alot of people (more like a party) but I like crusing The only time i get a bad tast in my mouth for my A is when im in bumper to bumper trafic on 93 on a 93 degree day comeing home from work dam thoughs cabs get hott even with the top down.

09-20-2010, 02:13 PM	#26
Dan Baron Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Seekonk MA Posts: 228	Re: I prefer touring over car shows Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Shows are great for the first 2 to 3 hours. That's when all the people at the show are looking at the cars. After that it's just waiting for the judges to decide who gets what trophy. I've always enjoyed driving my A more than showing, but I do admit that I love to talk to anyone who wants to listen when I do show my Model A. Cruise nights are much better than car shows. And getting there is more than half the fun. __________________ All I want, is a little bit more, than I'm ever going to get!

09-20-2010, 02:29 PM	#27
Gary/IA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ellston, Iowa Posts: 247	Re: I prefer touring over car shows How about winning 1st place at a car show while on Tour. It happened to someone that was on GAMARAI (Great Annual Model A Ride Around Iowa) this last week.

09-21-2010, 09:19 AM	#30
Ken Ehrenhofer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodstock, Illinois Posts: 597	Re: I prefer touring over car shows I love it all!!!! But eveything in moderation!!! I call them asphalt shows.......not my favorite! I thought asphalt was a rectal disease! I enjoy the old car shows held by AACA, MARC, MAFCA. And touring is the best!!!! Cruise nights in moderation because I am working in the barn but they are fun also occasionally. but to me a car show must be on grass! I just went to the MINI.MICRO International car show in Crystal Lake Illinois. Wow, great fun these cars are so small from all over the world. This hobby is just great. Just not enough time to do it all. There, I said it too! Oh, by the way, see you at Hershey the best car show in the world!!!! Ken

09-21-2010, 12:39 PM	#31
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 937	Re: I prefer touring over car shows I attended 4 local shows this summer. 2 were 100 cars or less. 1 was 450 cars and 1 with 650 cars. All 4 were a really great time because I got to talk to a bunch of old guys with Model T's, A's and early V-8's. I don't care too much for muscle cars and street rods but they have their place too. I really enjoy driving to the shows and my favorite times are just driving my '38 pickup around the countryside here. As you can see I don't mind shows because I always attend the same shows and see the same people and we've become great friends, but I also love cruising. __________________ It's 110 miles to Chicago We've got half a pack of cigarettes It's dark And we're wearing sunglasses Let's go.