No need to go 70mph

stillwater said:
Moose! OMG I need to order my seat belts..:eek:

Won't save the "A" but might save my A$$
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I think that if you hit a moose in a Model A, at almost any speed, the seat belts might not save your A$$ either. The moose just might win.
 
30 Closed Cab PU said:
I would worry about being able to stop, or what would happen if you hit squirrel.
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Theres not a lot left original in this car.. I have seen it on youtube. Its a twin can engine disguised as a flathead, fuel tank and battery in the trunk, box chassis with coilover shocks and 4 wheel discs etc.
Very well made though.
 
70MPH is interesting but so is ability to stop! My mechanical brakes are excellent, yet not much tire on the pavement! I think 45 MPH, maybe 50MPH down hill is sufficient!
 
DHZIEMAN said:
70MPH is interesting but so is ability to stop! My mechanical brakes are excellent, yet not much tire on the pavement! I think 45 MPH, maybe 50MPH down hill is sufficient!
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Smart Man.

larrys40 said:
Honestly gentlemen the stock A with a well rebuilt engine, front end, steering and brakes should be able to do 55-60 easy. I remember back in 91 when we were lapping the Indy track for the meet and I had 4 people in my tudor and we did 73 lapping around the track with astock engine and 354 rear. I cruise in the freeway all the time with my tudor and it does 60-65 just fine . I do run a 23 percent Ryan overdrive and 3:54 rear with a Snyder head. My brakes stop on a dime and the car tracks wonderfully.
Larry Shepard
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I wouldn't call that exactly "stock". :rolleyes:
 
Nobody has yet to touch on the subject of traffic and distracted driving. I have two A's capable of 70MPH with hydraulic brakes and live on a two lane rural road. Over the years, my county road has turned into an alternate route to the ski area and back country activities. There are confusing traffic lights and new round abouts that make matters worse. Throw in the tourists along with distracted drivers and driving my A into town is no longer fun. I now spend winters in Southern California and there's no way I would drive an A in the area where I live!
 
Just remember more lies are told about-

1. the size of fish especially ones that got away.
2. the yield of crops
3. the speed of Model A's.
 
woofa.express said:
Just remember more lies are told about-

1. the size of fish especially ones that got away.
2. the yield of crops
3. the speed of Model A's.
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Glad I got the dyno run sheets showing one A with a T-5 putting out 59 HP at the rear wheel and the other one with a ‘39 transmission with Zephyr gears at 60HP
 
good on you Denis.
Just love your signature.
Question. are you a greenie or just having a go at their stupidity?
Yeh, I reckon I know. cheers, gary
 
denis4x4 said:
Glad I got the dyno run sheets showing one A with a T-5 putting out 59 HP at the rear wheel and the other one with a ‘39 transmission with Zephyr gears at 60HP
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Are you sure no restorable Model A's were harmed trying to achieve those numbers!! :)
 
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