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10-08-2018, 09:20 PM | #41 | |
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10-09-2018, 03:01 PM | #42 |
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Re: Model A cross-country migration
In August I drove 6000 miles (total) to retrieve a beautiful 1928 Model 'A' Closed cab pickup. I left from the Tampa area of Florida and drove to Reno pulling an open car hauler trailer. It was a long drive but worth it to be able to spend the day with the very cool man who owned it and his also very cool wife. They drove that Model 'A' on the Alaskan Hwy to Alaska once and also drove it all the way across the United States and back. They restored 34 Model 'A's over the years as a hobby.
After 25 years it's good owning a Model 'A' again. Good luck with your new purchase and looking forward to hearing about your adventure. And welcome to the world of owning a Model 'A'. |
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10-09-2018, 03:59 PM | #43 |
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Have the car shipped.
Spend next spring getting to know your new car. Then you can plan a very nice trip in your Model A. One of hopefully many. Enjoy. |
10-15-2018, 09:30 PM | #44 |
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Any update on this adventure?
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10-15-2018, 11:59 PM | #45 |
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Not sure I would want to own a car, Model A included that I didn't feel confident I could drive that far. I understand that the car is new to the OP but his decision to drive it that far shows confidence in his decision to buy that particular car.
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10-16-2018, 02:03 PM | #46 |
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10-23-2018, 09:49 PM | #47 |
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So here's the latest. My friend made a Facebook page so you can follow along if you're interested since we weren't sure how to update the forum on the road. https://www.facebook.com/Rambling-Ma...ref=your_pages The transmission oil and diff oil were changed today and the wheel bearings packed. We fly out tomorrow night and will begin our journey on the 25th. I joined the American Model A Club but as I am not real savvy on the computer have not found the member roster I was hoping to obtain for contacts along the way. Thank you all for your suggestions and help. Will do my best to keep you up to date and will have a full update on my return. Either about the car trip or how much it cost to for the tow and the U-Haul.
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10-23-2018, 09:59 PM | #48 |
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If the link doesn't work its Rambling Matts Garage.
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10-23-2018, 11:04 PM | #49 | |
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10-24-2018, 01:14 AM | #50 |
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Nay sayer or not, he's got more guts than I do! Good Luck!
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10-24-2018, 06:42 AM | #51 |
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Get a copy of the Model A Club Directory so that you will have people along the way to help you. Roger is going to get you started, maybe others along the route can be looking for you, maybe a home cooked meal! Good Luck, Ed
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10-24-2018, 08:23 AM | #52 |
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Good Luck Matt have liked your page on Facebook to follow along...Enjoy your adventure..
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10-24-2018, 08:31 AM | #53 |
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Good luck,
Hopefully someone here can provide you the info on the roster. I know the Model A Restorers Club (MARC) sells their roster for $18 + shipping/handling in the back of their Model A News magazine. I do not know if you have to be a member of the club to purchase. Final bit of advice. If you have a Moto Meter or Temperature Gauge, you can use a piece of cardboard to partially block the radiator to keep the motor at a decent operating temperature. Will also help giving you some cabin heat if your have a heater. Am looking forward to reading on results/progress. Thanks for sharing this with all of us. |
10-24-2018, 09:11 AM | #54 |
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Here is a link to the Mafca Chapter info, click on the state on the map and you get chapter contact info. Appears they do not have a master national roster list available. perhaps if you contact Mafca or a chapter directly there is a national roster available to Mafca members.
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10-24-2018, 09:12 AM | #55 | |
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10-24-2018, 10:14 AM | #56 |
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Thank you for doing the facebook page so we can follow along!
Before you depart, I have a couple of observations: First, from the picture, it appears as though the motometer has been installed facing the wrong direction. Turn it 180 degrees so the entire thermometer is visible from the driver's seat. Second, it appears as though rusty coolant has gushed down the front of the apron at least once in the recent past. Check your coolant level often, and consider flushing the cooling system. Check lug nut tightness several times along your journey. Good luck. I pray you stay safe. |
10-24-2018, 01:14 PM | #57 |
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This reminds me of my first car purchase an A. Only 120 miles from home, a fresh overhauled engine needed to stay below 30mph. 50 miles from the purchase I bounced over a railroad crossing and it just quit dead as a door nail. After a few minutes turned the key back on and it started finished the trip. I had no tools, spare parts, or books and that sudden stoppage had me scared @&$% less. Good Luck and be careful! Must importantly have fun and enjoy!
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10-24-2018, 02:48 PM | #58 |
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I would get one of those slow moving vehicle orange triangle things. Maybe also carry a couple of those compressed fire logs. Just incase its cold on the side of the road.
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10-24-2018, 05:10 PM | #59 | |
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10-24-2018, 06:24 PM | #60 | |
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Those signs are only for tractors and equipment that don't go over 25 MPH. This is the law in most states. Iowa has raised it to 35 MPH. and some states are considering 40, as tractors are getting faster, I guess. But if you hang an SMV emblem on a car going 40-55, you confuse people and create a dangerous situation! |
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