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02-22-2016, 12:10 PM | #1 |
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February 22, 1941
Today marks the completion of 75 years of owning and driving my 1930 Model A Standard Coupe. Continually registered and used except for my WWII service when it was stored. Never been on a wrecker or a flat bed car carrier.
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02-22-2016, 12:14 PM | #2 |
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Re: February 22, 1941
Wow! Congratulations.
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02-22-2016, 12:20 PM | #3 |
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Re: February 22, 1941
Congratulations Rich. I have seen that car, and it is a beauty. I like it better than your others.
Hope to see you this summer. Here is a photo of that coupe that I took in 2008. Bill Last edited by 2manycars; 02-22-2016 at 12:27 PM. |
02-22-2016, 12:22 PM | #4 |
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Re: February 22, 1941
Congratulations on owning your A for a long time. I can imagine you know that car in and out. Also thank you for your great service during a very crucial and important time of our history.
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02-22-2016, 12:46 PM | #5 |
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Re: February 22, 1941
Congrats! What prompted you to keep it so long? First car that you just didn't get rid of? I'd love to hear the reason. Also worthy of an article in either The Restorer, Model A News or one of the old car mags.
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02-22-2016, 01:34 PM | #6 |
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02-22-2016, 01:54 PM | #7 |
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Re: February 22, 1941
In November I will have been alive 75 years. Dad brought me & Mom home from the hospital in a Model A. Does that count?
Congratulations Rich! I only have 70 more years to go on this one <------
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02-22-2016, 02:01 PM | #8 |
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First of all I what to thank you for your service. You've had your model A 5 years longer than I've been alive. I wish you well and a lot more years to come.
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02-22-2016, 02:18 PM | #9 |
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To Barnstuf - Most of all, thank you for service to our country. You truly are the Greatest Generation! Thank you,
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02-22-2016, 02:29 PM | #10 |
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Re: February 22, 1941
Rich,
First, thanks for your service to our country during such a terrible time. I know and admire your record of service. Congradulations on keeping the Coupe running all these years. I suspect you will bring it to the club picnic. Hopefully I will see you at the April meeting. Joe from Sunny Florida! ! ! |
02-22-2016, 03:21 PM | #11 |
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WOW !!!!!! You must be a great mechanic !!! Post some stats
And more importantly, thanks for you service !!! |
02-22-2016, 03:27 PM | #12 |
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75 years of ownership ! Now THAT is something that many may aspire to, but few will achieve ! Actually, reaching 75 years of age is something to aspire to as well. Congratulations on achieving both. - Doug Vieyra, 73 years old.
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02-22-2016, 04:20 PM | #13 |
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Re: February 22, 1941
Thanks for the kind words and thoughts. As I read the comments I see the assumption is that it was my first Model A, Actually my first was another 30 Coupe with a homemade box built in the rumble or trunk area, bought in 1937, My best buddy and I split the $10 cost plus the fifty cents delivery charge (25.miles). Before becoming legal drivers my buddy and I had also split the ($10) cost of a 30 Fordor. On my own I had acquired for $4 a mint 28 Tudor with no engine (a fisherman had put the engine in his boat) and a running Model A chassis ($5) for an intended engine transplant. Only the Coupe survived my selloff for WWII service.
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02-22-2016, 05:33 PM | #14 |
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Dear Mr. Barnstuf,
You once helped me out when I was in desperate need of a bearing retainer. At 44 years of age, I am only 4 years into Model A ownership, and have have not ever served a war. Hard to see how I will surpass your record. May you make it to 100 years. |
02-22-2016, 05:46 PM | #15 |
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16 years old... I've got a chance!
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02-22-2016, 06:51 PM | #16 |
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That is indeed amazing. It may even be a record. Congratulations ! Wayne
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02-22-2016, 09:20 PM | #17 |
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WOW! that's just fantastic, good luck to you
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02-22-2016, 11:12 PM | #18 |
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Congratulations Rich and thank you for your WW2 service.
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02-22-2016, 11:29 PM | #19 |
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Way to go!!
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02-23-2016, 08:59 PM | #20 |
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Happy anniversary and Congratulations!
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