A satisfying experience

pdora

pdora

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Being very new to Model A cars, and to Ford Barn, I find myself receiving rather than giving. That's just where we all have to start in any new endeavor.

Today, however, I found myself able to help another A owner.

Driving though my small town (Rutledge, pop. 700) I spotted a 1931 Model A coupe parked outside our only cafe. I parked my 1930 Tudor right in front of the cafe where I could be seen by those inside. As I walked through the door the 'regulars' who know me well all pointed at two gents sitting at a table.

I introduced myself to the coupe's owner who proceeded to tell me he had broken down for the first time in fifteen years. After half a cup of coffee I escorted him to the disabled vehicle. We quickly diagnosed a non-functioning starter switch and pushed the car down the street for a jump start.

Our two visitors went on their way and everyone around felt good about this early-morning experience.
 
Good for you Peter!! :cool:

Now you two can start following each other around the countryside in your 'A's until you spot someone else who has a Model A, and then the 3 of y'all can follow each other around the countryside in your 'A's until you find a 4th ..... (do you see the pattern emerging?? :rolleyes: )


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Actually I would welcome such a pattern. We could start a Model A users' group right here in Morgan County. In this regard I am trying to talk two or three local friends into getting Model A cars.

We are just too darned far from any existing clubs.
 
Good story. Typical (and I mean that in a 100% positive way) of the Model A fraternity/sorority (Family). Thanks for sharing.

P.S. Aren't you glad you were right:)
 
Yes, it is satisfiying! I always felt on the receiving end from club members when I got into Model A's 4 years ago.

Today, I was able to help a elderly member who has had his phaeton since he was 18 years old. No charge on the ampmeter. Apparently, he never knew about the movable brush in his generator to adjust the charging rate. I was able to move it to charge @ 6 amps, and everything is fine.

Such a simple thing, but do I feel great being able to help, instead of asking for it.
 
Thanks for chiming in, HoarseWhisperer. There's a powerful collective Model A database on the road, isn't there?

I remember when, in 1967, the local Firestone guy let some air out of my new (off the shelf!!!) tires and whacked them with a rubber mallet to "line up the rim lines."
 
went to a car show/cruise tonite, about 40 cars. Old (77) gent in a 30 coupe with a bad foot and arthritis, I'm 65+ with a bad foot and a s/s hip. Asked if mine over heated, cause his did. After following and paying attention to all the posts here about o/heating I asked if his timing was correct "yes, my mechanic takes care of that, knowledgeable guy", I looked at his o/flow tube, pointed to the front, I suggested he form it to the rear per the service bulletins (thanks skip), his quail gskts were ok. He was getting ready to leave and asked me to back his car out, got in retarded the spark, pulled choke, no fire, he reached in and advanced the spark all the way to the bottom, fuel all the way to he bottom, pulle choke and it started. Tried to tell him riming couldn't be right, "my mechanic" again. Could barely turn the steering wheel, so tight. Says "my mechanic" just did the front end. I tried.
Paul in CT
 
pdora said:
Being very new to Model A cars, and to Ford Barn, I find myself receiving rather than giving. That's just where we all have to start in any new endeavor.

Today, however, I found myself able to help another A owner.

Driving though my small town (Rutledge, pop. 700) I spotted a 1931 Model A coupe parked outside our only cafe. I parked my 1930 Tudor right in front of the cafe where I could be seen by those inside. As I walked through the door the 'regulars' who know me well all pointed at two gents sitting at a table.

I introduced myself to the coupe's owner who proceeded to tell me he had broken down for the first time in fifteen years. After half a cup of coffee I escorted him to the disabled vehicle. We quickly diagnosed a non-functioning starter switch and pushed the car down the street for a jump start.

Our two visitors went on their way and everyone around felt good about this early-morning experience.
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Sounds like you are a good candidate for a new license plate. Maybe something like "Triple A". Sorry, just had to throw a punn in there. Always a good feeling to help out others
 
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