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View Poll Results: What's Your Preference? Restored, Original, Modified, Rod, Other? | |||
Restored | 107 | 50.71% | |
Original | 109 | 51.66% | |
Modified | 47 | 22.27% | |
Rod | 17 | 8.06% | |
Other | 13 | 6.16% | |
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 211. You may not vote on this poll |
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02-06-2018, 02:14 PM | #1 |
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What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
Please vote in the poll...
What are the Model A/AA preferences of the folks here on the Barn? Restored: For show, and/or driving. Stock. New or older restoration. No 'significant' modifications. Original: Unrestored and stock. Could have original type replacement parts for maintenance and repairs. Modified: Changes to wheels, brakes, upholstery, major performance equipment, etc. Rod: Hot Rod or Rat Rod. Includes highly modified body and chassis parts Other: None of the above? This is the catch-all bucket. Like multiple types? You can choose multiple. Remember, this is only your preference, regardless of what you own now.
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02-06-2018, 02:18 PM | #2 |
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Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
In this order: Original, Restored Original, Modified.
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02-06-2018, 03:06 PM | #3 |
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Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
All the above. For a daily driver, street rod (which is not the same as hot rod to some folks) but certainly not a rat rod abortion. I like creature comforts in my DD - V8, auto, AC, etc.
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02-06-2018, 04:39 PM | #4 |
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Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
Been looking for a thread like this to express some views that aren’t exactly popular. First off, I grew up in Southern California in the fifties and if you paid more than $100 for an A, somebody was screwing you! Modified a couple of cars in high school and parlayed that into a job in the hot rod business.
There is a certain satisfaction in taking an eighty year old engine and doubling the horsepower using equipment developed in the ’30’s and ’40’s. A visit to the Museum of American Speed (Speedway Motors) in Lincoln NE has the largest display of Model A engines with aftermarket equipment in the US that was developed while the A was still in production. While the HAMB has a monthly thread on bangers, maybe it’s time for the ‘barn to take a page out of the HAMB book and offer a separate forum for modified A’s. In addiction to classifieds, the HAMB offers a board for pre ’65 traditional hot rods, traditional customs and a third forum that combines both subjects. There are several threads that guarantee predictable responses; Float-A-Motor engine mounts, electronic ignitions, hydraulic brakes, 16” wheels and I’ll add a new one, starter motors. Maybe it's time to reformat the 'barn.
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02-06-2018, 05:41 PM | #5 |
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Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
I have to go with a restored original. That is what I know best (in a Model A), but love the workings of an original auto that runs and maintains all the designs of it's day (even if new or replacement parts are used).
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02-06-2018, 06:03 PM | #6 | |
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Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
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02-06-2018, 06:54 PM | #7 |
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Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
I'm for the restored driver. 80 to 90% stock. Safety upgrades, LED brake lights, turn signals, seat belts, tubular shocks. Eventually installing a vintage hot water heater for those nippy morning drives. Maybe an F100 steering box, and Mitchell overdrive when funds allow.
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02-06-2018, 07:01 PM | #8 |
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Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
I'm with Slammin!
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02-06-2018, 07:17 PM | #9 |
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Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
Restored
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02-06-2018, 07:43 PM | #10 | |
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Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
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It's funny how some will condemn all modifications to the A as Henry built it....except for the modifications they've made or would want to make.
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02-06-2018, 07:52 PM | #11 |
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Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
I would rather see an original survivor being driven and enjoy over an over restored pretty car. But nicely done cars are nice too.
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02-06-2018, 08:51 PM | #12 |
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Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
Then where did you borrow the car shown in your Avatar?
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02-06-2018, 09:14 PM | #13 |
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Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
Restored from best one you can find...
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02-06-2018, 09:29 PM | #14 |
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Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
I have been a member here for years, but only recently became "active" since I only recently bought a Model A. I voted in the "modified" category. Where I live, in a pretty rural area, I'm on a road that the traffic is about 55-60 MPH when I pull out of my driveway. The Model A I recently bought is a '31 Coupe in what I'd call survivor car condition and hope to get started working on it soon.
After much mind-changing about the direction the car might take I think I've settled on retaining the 4-banger with some minor modifications to boost HP a bit to perhaps 50-ish HP. I also plan to convert to hydraulic brakes, lower it a bit with reverse eye springs and add a 3-speed overdrive transmission to improve cruise speed to match the roads I'll be driving. There has never been a desire for, or place in my life for a show car. I prefer function over finish and would think that cars I've owned would be considered "presentable". I wouldn't think of doing serious, non-reversible modifications to my Model A. I don't think what I plan is messing too much with the "spirit" of the car, just hoping to help it match my situation. Lynn Last edited by lake_harley; 02-06-2018 at 11:15 PM. |
02-06-2018, 09:48 PM | #15 |
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Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
Restored original. Hopefully I I'll get there some day
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02-06-2018, 10:08 PM | #16 |
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Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
I prefer mods that improve performance but mostly don't show . I also like performance parts that were offered in the days that the model A was made and in popular use.
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02-06-2018, 10:22 PM | #17 | |
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Rat rods I'm mixed - one hand if they truly piece together the thing from our leftover rusted out rusted through crap I'm all for it saving that old steel. If they cut up a barn find or buy an older restoration and cut the body up and let it rust then we have problems haha.
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02-06-2018, 11:06 PM | #18 |
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Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
I want mine to have the correct wheels for the year of the model A . I dont cut or lower. I don't do anything that can't be reversed .
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02-06-2018, 11:59 PM | #19 |
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Re: What's Your Preference: Restored, Original, Modified, Rod?
I like them all and appreciate the blood, sweat and tears that has gone into them.
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02-07-2018, 12:16 AM | #20 |
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