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  1. a_crazy

    trust your gut

    Hey there fellas , I want to thank all of your for your kind words ,advice and the like. I made a very difficult decision and decided to NOT get the dream car model A Tudor that I was going to get. I think it mostly comes down to timing. now is not the time for being uncertain when $8900 is...
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    Happy dance

    Hey there guys and gals just had to say I got the final approval,and the bank check in hand !!! hopefully I can get (700 + miles ) to Ohio this weekend to pick up my dream car!!!
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    car storage

    Hello gents , I was looking for insight on storage of the model A. I would assume I am not the only one that has ever wanted to know about the do's and don'ts of storing, so I tried to do a thread search and was not able to readily find what I was looking for . I would appreciate some...
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    New model A'ers must haves

    I was noodling a thought ... and wondering what you fellas would suggest a new A owner to have on hand I am talking about "must haves". I mean like emergency kits ... and the like. I'm thinking stuff like extra fuses and light bulbs.. would a spare V-belt be a good idea? what other things...
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    soon to be "A" owner.... hopefully.

    howdy gents ... and ladies. I have not been on here in a while. but I am excited to be back . I am in the midst of buying a 29 Tudor sedan. I am awaiting underwriters approval, frame photos , VIN and title confirmation and such. I was happily pre approved for much more money than I will need for...
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    nifty notions

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    Insight needed re: operating costs

    Hello fellas , so lets say a gent wants to run a 30'-31' tudor sedan ( ford model A of cource) as a four season daily driver, what do you suppose the yearly operating cost would roughly be in New England. Generally speaking...Would runing an A be more or less expensive than a modern car?
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    legroom

    Hello , I was wondering if anyone knows if there is more leg room in a tudor sedan than a pickup I would like to find some one with a model a tudor sedan to see how I fit in it.
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    found an A for sale

    On my run to Maine today I found an A pick up for sale, I can not afford it , but I was happy to sit in it to see what it was like. I am 5'11'' and 240lbs. I learned that It was not quite big enough for me. there would not of been much room for a passenger.. oh well,I was happy to see it and now...
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    thoughts on ground clearance/ seat height

    Howdy Fellas , I was thinking about seat height and ground clearance of the model A. I am referring to original stock model A's. Did the height differ depending on model? I look a modern cars and hate how they sit so low. I prefer to sit up so I can see where I am going, I also don't like...
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    model A tires

    I was wondering about the tire tread patterns offered back in the day of the mighty model A . I assume most folks had tire chains in the winter snow, but was there tread patterns that offered better traction than others?
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    service life

    Hey there fellas, I thought of yet another question.. if a guy drives the same Model A every day summer,winter,fall,and spring. at an average of 40 total miles a day, how many miles can he go before needing major engine and/or drive train work? I mean... how long are Babbitt bearings good for...
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    model A parts suppliers

    Howdy Fellas , I was wondering what your thoughts were on parts suppliers, I get catalogs from MAC's , is there others? I would appreciate any insight.
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    New guy here again

    just thought I would share some photos I like
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    New guy here

    Howdy folks. my name is Wendell. I am looking for folks in southeastern New Hampshire ( I live in Epping,NH ) to make friends and talk about the mighty model A (1928-1931). Ideally I would like to find folks that would let me sit in their beloved Model A to just see what it is like...
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