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Old 09-15-2017, 11:04 AM   #21
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Old 09-15-2017, 01:10 PM   #22
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I think the answer to your question is another question.
How big is your garage?
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Old 09-15-2017, 02:29 PM   #23
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I started out with a 30 Town Sedan, which I love. Then I saw a 28 roadster that I couldn't say no to. I agree with others that one open car and one closed car is good. I think that I would like a pickup, too. Just so you know, I have two V8s, too. I sometimes feel like that is too much, but I like them all. You gotta drive them, though.
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Old 09-15-2017, 02:54 PM   #24
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One more than you can afford!!!!!!!
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Old 09-15-2017, 03:32 PM   #25
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You gotta drive them, though.
I wouldn't agree with that. I like to drive mine but if others want to just look at them in the garage that's fine. Whatever makes you, as the owner happy.
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Old 09-15-2017, 04:22 PM   #26
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Hi guys,
Must have a Chevy as well
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Old 09-16-2017, 01:39 AM   #28
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Must have a Chevy as well
I do.
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Old 09-16-2017, 02:20 AM   #29
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At shows, I will never park next to a chevy.. the rust floats over on the wind.
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Old 09-16-2017, 07:18 AM   #30
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The perfect number is the number you have in your driveway, plus one!
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Old 09-16-2017, 10:54 AM   #31
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If you do your own work - as many as you can work on at the same time plus 1.
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Old 09-16-2017, 11:45 AM   #32
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ONE is enough for me, Ive had 8 or 10 in total and actually down to 2 if you count the doodlebug. Actually the doodlebug is good to have as I can use it for parts as needed on the coupe. Makes trouble shooting much easier, only thing is I have to keep the doodlebug in good running order.
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Old 09-16-2017, 01:21 PM   #33
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Ha. Yeah.
One is all I can handle right now, both from the standpoint of time and of money!
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Old 09-16-2017, 02:07 PM   #34
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Antique cars are like potato chips, you can't stop with just one! I drive 14 T, 31 A and a 32. When you walk out of the house you have to decide if want an early motoring experience, the new ford experience or the Bonny & Clyde experience. Oh so many decisions. Ed
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Old 09-19-2017, 12:22 PM   #35
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over the weekend, i went to an auction right outside of town. Picked up a 29 sedan delivery, & another tudor. Never thought i would have a coral of A's. The 29 tudor has been on the road for nearly twenty years. The roadster is the current project. The cc pickup, comes next, then the 28 sport coupe.
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Old 09-19-2017, 01:24 PM   #36
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Too many cars & I'm downsizing, sold 3 Model A's in the last 3 yrs, a modified 29 rdstr. with a Miller O/H, a 29 rdstr. PU & a 30 tudor. Still have 3 Model A's, 31 S/W Cabby, 30 CCPU & a 29 Briggs leatherback fordor. Also have restored 35 Ford 5W cp, 37 Chevy 5W cp, 55 Chevy B/A fordor stick V-8 & a 55 T-bird. I was paying almost $1500 a yr. to JC Taylor & driving the cars less then 1500 total miles a yr. That related to $1.00 a mile for insurance alone. After selling 3 Model A's my insurance is down considerably.
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Old 09-19-2017, 05:20 PM   #37
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If I had lots of money, then I'd move to the country, build a nice storage building, and have lots of nice cars.

If you have 4 kids, and they each want your Model A when your gone, then you need 4 Model A's.

Don't buy more than you can keep safe from the weather and thieves.
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Old 09-20-2017, 01:21 PM   #38
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Dog here,
Chief sed, "Model As are like Dogs, you cain't have jist ONE"!
I "hope" Ol' Bill gits me a GURL Dog
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Old 09-20-2017, 05:40 PM   #39
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I have four cars in my garage. Three I drive and one I need to finish. I should sell one of them but can't decide which. My bride wants to keep the Lincoln MKX, so I guess it will be one of the A's. Probable list it for $50K and hope no one calls.

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Old 09-20-2017, 07:28 PM   #40
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Wait a minute. .... I posted here on the 15th. Something changed. Brought home a 28 Roadster on Monday
Then a 66 bug Tuesday. Wanted to bring the Gal from Dmv home today but she was working.
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