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Old 06-29-2019, 06:27 AM   #1
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Default Tom/T hill climb in Hemmings.

Looks like you had some fun.
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/0...mb/?refer=news
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Old 06-29-2019, 07:45 AM   #2
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Default Re: Tom/T hill climb in Hemmings.

Hope he chimes in with a report.
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Sure did! This was the second year of the event and I have been to both. Top speed at any time is 55 and only for flatheads and bangers, no ohv engines, and traditional builds. There were a couple of us that are running 5-speeds so we went 1,3,4 and kept it under 55. The Port Washington Mayor helped out and with the police force really helped out the organizer to make the event a really fun one.

The only problem? Getting there - going across the bridges and the roads - all are pretty rough. I was totally airborne 3 times getting there and my roadster took a pretty good beating but got me there and back. Even lost a hubcap on the way back. But, Lord willing and the creek don’t rise, I’ll be back again next year.

When checking out the article, my good friend John’s Mod A is shown right before me. Super nice car and the Hemming’s rep that was there will he doing an article on it at some point. Funny thing - that car has nearly all “Virginia” parts. I sold him the flattie, the suspension is all 40 Ford from my old 40 coupe, the body and frame was purchased as a stalled project just a few miles from me, and the wheels and tires from our buddy Earl who lives in Gloucester. Funny how things happen and he has put it all together into one really nice car.

It was a great day with perfect weather ... thanks for posting this!
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