The Ford Barn

Chris in WNC · 06-10-2010, 05:57 PM

day 1 on the road: left home about 10:45AM; only drove 239 miles. when we stopped for the night in Dawson GA, the temperature was 100 in the motel parking lot but humidity only 38%. the Town Sedan ran like a dream, loafing along at 55mph in overdrive. did not use a drop of water or oil, but gas mileage was a little lower than I expected. might switch carburetors tomorrow morning and see if that helps.

photo of Miss Judy during picnic stop on the grounds of the AME Church in TyTy Georgia.

Bruce in southern OH · 06-10-2010, 06:10 PM

Great information and photo's, will be there on MONDAY, Bruce

Preacher · 06-11-2010, 12:20 AM

Hey, I thought that was a picture of MY car! well, don't park to close to me....

Bruce · 06-11-2010, 10:25 AM

"Loafing at 55." You might as well push her a little. How 'bout a mile a minute?
(I'm having trouble with the 10th Commandment about now. I love road trips ... and we are not on our way to French Lick.)

ken ct · 06-11-2010, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris in Jax

day 1 on the road: left home about 10:45AM; only drove 239 miles. when we stopped for the night in Dawson GA, the temperature was 100 in the motel parking lot but humidity only 38%. the Town Sedan ran like a dream, loafing along at 55mph in overdrive. did not use a drop of water or oil, but gas mileage was a little lower than I expected. might switch carburetors tomorrow morning and see if that helps.

photo of Miss Judy during picnic stop on the grounds of the AME Church in TyTy Georgia.

Looks like a nice quiet place to stop for lunch.Have a good time. ken ct.

Chris in WNC · 06-11-2010, 09:46 PM

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dateline: Fayetteville TN.
got an earlier start today and drove 339 miles.
after I posted last night, Judy calculated mileage on tank #2 of gas. it was much improved, so I left the carb alone. (same car, same load, same speed- go figure.)
we said goodbye to the flatlands and the Town Sedan had to work a little harder in Alabama.
beautiful scenery: pecan groves, prosperous farms and rivers of kudzu.
finally saw another Model A (chicle & copra slant window) in a parking lot in Anniston AL. then here at Best Western, we found 4 Model As heading for French Lick from the Southside Atlanta club.

today's photo taken outside a derelict stone building just south of Fayetteville.

Chris in WNC · 06-11-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce

"Loafing at 55." You might as well push her a little. How 'bout a mile a minute?
(I'm having trouble with the 10th Commandment about now. I love road trips ... and we are not on our way to French Lick.)

55 feels good. it will go 60 easily if requested :-)

Bick in New Zealand · 06-11-2010, 09:58 PM

Car is looking great, is it a slant or straight? Cans see in the pictures.All the best for the rest of your journey.

Cheers
Bick

Chris in WNC · 06-12-2010, 10:05 PM

started late because we took a detour to Lynchburg & toured Jack Daniel's Distillery. 253 miles, ending in Owensboro KY. went to a great Cruise-in tonight at Lowe's next to our Motel. too bad they didn't give a "longest distance driven" trophy. unlike most Cruise-ins at home this one was less than 50% street rods. local car people referred us to best barbecue joint in town- off the beaten path, we would never have found it on our own.
832 miles total so far, the car is purring like a pussycat. added 4 ounces water to radiator this AM and 4 oz. oil to engine in afternoon.
sorry no photos today, see y'all in French Lick early tomorrow....

Bick, it's a slant window flat firewall March '31 car.

Cool Hand Lurker · 06-13-2010, 01:49 PM

Chris, I know you have taken long trips in various Model A's but what have you found is the best body style for touring. The Fordor, Tudor, Coupe...?

Chris in WNC · 06-13-2010, 10:03 PM

hi Lurker!

Fordor wins for comfort and capacity.

Coupe is great if what you are carrying fits in the trunk (it's BIG) but it's harder to access your gear in the trunk than in a back seat.

Tudor comes in last. I've had 3 Tudors and they are beautiful to behold, but not as comfortable for me on long trips (I'm 6' and 195#). I even installed a Volvo driver's seat in one to make it more user-friendly. schlepping the suitcases in and out the back window makes you wish for more doors.

more French Lick news tomorrow, I hope. it's late and we have to get up early so Judy can go to driving class.

06-11-2010, 12:20 AM	#3
Preacher Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 198	Re: on the road to French Lick Hey, I thought that was a picture of MY car! well, don't park to close to me.... __________________ If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is ... http://tcmafc.org/

06-11-2010, 10:25 AM	#4
Bruce Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 489	Re: on the road to French Lick "Loafing at 55." You might as well push her a little. How 'bout a mile a minute? (I'm having trouble with the 10th Commandment about now. I love road trips ... and we are not on our way to French Lick.)

06-11-2010, 09:58 PM	#8
Bick in New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier New Zealand Posts: 931	Re: on the road to French Lick Car is looking great, is it a slant or straight? Cans see in the pictures.All the best for the rest of your journey. Cheers Bick

06-12-2010, 10:05 PM	#9
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,458	Day 3 on the road to French Lick started late because we took a detour to Lynchburg & toured Jack Daniel's Distillery. 253 miles, ending in Owensboro KY. went to a great Cruise-in tonight at Lowe's next to our Motel. too bad they didn't give a "longest distance driven" trophy. unlike most Cruise-ins at home this one was less than 50% street rods. local car people referred us to best barbecue joint in town- off the beaten path, we would never have found it on our own. 832 miles total so far, the car is purring like a pussycat. added 4 ounces water to radiator this AM and 4 oz. oil to engine in afternoon. sorry no photos today, see y'all in French Lick early tomorrow.... Bick, it's a slant window flat firewall March '31 car.

06-13-2010, 01:49 PM	#10
Cool Hand Lurker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Minn Posts: 1,565	Re: on the road to French Lick Chris, I know you have taken long trips in various Model A's but what have you found is the best body style for touring. The Fordor, Tudor, Coupe...?

06-10-2010, 06:10 PM	#2
Bruce in southern OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Proctorville Posts: 1,582	Re: on the road to French Lick Great information and photo's, will be there on MONDAY, Bruce

06-13-2010, 10:03 PM	#11
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,458	body style opinions..... hi Lurker! Fordor wins for comfort and capacity. Coupe is great if what you are carrying fits in the trunk (it's BIG) but it's harder to access your gear in the trunk than in a back seat. Tudor comes in last. I've had 3 Tudors and they are beautiful to behold, but not as comfortable for me on long trips (I'm 6' and 195#). I even installed a Volvo driver's seat in one to make it more user-friendly. schlepping the suitcases in and out the back window makes you wish for more doors. more French Lick news tomorrow, I hope. it's late and we have to get up early so Judy can go to driving class.