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Old 06-05-2016, 02:18 PM   #1
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Default Wind+Model A...doesn't mix well!!!

Unless it's a tail wind, wind is not a friend of a Model A Ford. Learned that lesson today.
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Old 06-05-2016, 02:29 PM   #2
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The aerodynamics of the flat windshield on the A is like driving a brick into a wall. :-)

Hey, as a teen, I too sold the Grit from door to door. I was thinking it was only $0.12 cents back then, but it was so long ago I have forgotten. It would be nice to see modern papers print out more of the "good news" style writing and articles as was printed in that paper back then.
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Old 06-05-2016, 02:30 PM   #3
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the aerodynamics of the flat windshield on the a is like driving a brick into a wall. :-)
Bingo!!!!!!!!!!!
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Try a cross wind or gust in a Town Sedan sometime...
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Old 06-05-2016, 04:40 PM   #5
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Try a cross wind or gust in a Town Sedan sometime...
That I can imagine very well.
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Try running top speed , Its like pissing into a spout wind ? Better have a strong flow ?
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Old 06-05-2016, 05:03 PM   #7
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Try opening the front windshield
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Old 06-05-2016, 06:15 PM   #8
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Try opening the front windshield
That would create a new meaning of a Bad Hair Day!!!!!!
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Old 06-05-2016, 07:31 PM   #9
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I have experienced cross-winds in my flatbed BB that make it feel like the front fenders are contemplating flight!
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Old 06-05-2016, 09:33 PM   #10
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That is exactly the reason I shake my head when people talk about adding speed equipment to their A. Just cause you can make your A go 70mph doesn't mean its a good idea! I have never had mine above 55mph and its not because it wouldn't, its because I wouldn't!
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Old 06-05-2016, 10:20 PM   #11
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Drove in a 30 mph crosswind a couple of days ago. I am glad I was driving in town and not on the highway. I could hardly hold the old girl in the lane on top of some of the hills. It is for this reason I do not drive over 50 mph. The winds around here can be fierce as well as fickle.
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Old 06-05-2016, 10:39 PM   #12
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I was driving today at 40-45 mph and have a real sharp whistling sound when the wind was out of the right direction. I was driving my roadster pickup and think it was coming from the windshield header area. Just wondering if others have this problem?
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How are your shocks?
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I was driving today at 40-45 mph and have a real sharp whistling sound when the wind was out of the right direction. I was driving my roadster pickup and think it was coming from the windshield header area. Just wondering if others have this problem?
My phaeton did the same thing one time. I don't recall exactly which part made the whistle though, but it was by the windshield.
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Old 06-06-2016, 06:10 AM   #15
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My 31 Town Sedan was a fun drive across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Those skinny tires and the wind are quite a combination.
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I will say my model A since I installed stipe shocks handles the wind in stride.. Now you'd think it would make a difference with cross winds which they do but it helps with head winds too. I cannot really tell a large difference as comparded to my 2012 Jeep liberty which is of similar shape but 4,200 lbs.
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Does anyony use a Panhard bar and does it help in side wind situations?
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Old 06-06-2016, 12:26 PM   #18
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I've had the little Pick-up over 70 a few times, did ok.
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The wind flipped it right over, did it?
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Old 06-06-2016, 12:39 PM   #20
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I'm trying to get it right side up.

Oh well, I tried.. In real life, I had it up to 35 and that was fine for me. Enjoy the day, it's 85 and sunny here with no wind. Think I'll fire up the little truck and go for a drive..
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