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Nsieber 03-13-2021 07:08 PM

Cross country in a Model A preview
 

Howdy all! Here is a quick little video we made as a preview for the cross country trip we are taking this summer with the Model A! Hope you enjoy! -Nick

https://youtu.be/JddZRVn4VxE

McMimmcs 03-13-2021 07:20 PM

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I only saw 6-7 seconds down the driveway.

Slowmotoring 03-13-2021 07:32 PM

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Nice! What are your start/end points going to be?

Gene F 03-13-2021 07:35 PM

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Some of the best times in our Model-A have been on casual tours organized by our local chapter. The Great Race seem ok, but not quite as nice. Thought I was gonna get a unique car at auction to enter in The Great Race a couple years ago, but it didn't work out.

Mister Moose 03-13-2021 08:25 PM

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Great job on music, camera work and editing. You're off to a great start!

nkaminar 03-13-2021 08:26 PM

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N Sieber,



Post your dates and route. Some Model A owners may want to join in for all or part of the trip. If you route through my area, I would certainly join in for a few days.

Synchro909 03-13-2021 09:15 PM

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We do our long trips during winter. It gets too cold here (no where as cold as you guys suffer through) so we head north where it's warmer but not that horrible humid tropical heat. I started a blog on this forum on one of those trips but it was taken down. NEVER again.

jbwthree 03-13-2021 09:42 PM

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Great video and an even greater adventure to chronicle. Look forward to seeing more !


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Brentwood Bob 03-13-2021 09:51 PM

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Keep us posted on the preparations. Weather would be one of my concerns.
Looking forward to following your adventure.

Chris in WNC 03-14-2021 07:34 AM

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nicely done video.
look forward to more.
please post your location in your profile.....

Nsieber 03-14-2021 09:40 AM

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Thank you all for the gracious comments! I am extremely excited about this trip! As of now, my friend and I will be leaving on July 17th from PA and driving out to Los Angeles. We plan on hitting 15 states: NJ, PA, OH, MI, IN, IL, MO, KS, OK, TX, NM, CO, UT, NV, and CA! We plan on keeping everyone up to date through weekly youtube videos and Instagram posts as we go through the route. - Nick

Duganw 03-14-2021 10:44 AM

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Nice video, looks like a great adventure. Doesn’t look like AZ is on your list, but if by chance you wind up going through Page, Az., (northern border @ Lake Powell) I’ll offer up my shop for maintenance work. I have a fair inventory of spare parts also if in need.

700rpm 03-14-2021 11:06 AM

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I strongly suggest you get two tail/brake lights installed, along with turn signals and emergency flashers. Also, if you are not already a member, join MAFCA or MARC and buy one of their membeship rosters and tuck it into your baggage. Good luck with your adventure!

alexiskai 03-14-2021 11:09 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 700rpm (Post 1996078)
I strongly suggest you get two tail/brake lights installed, along with turn signals and emergency flashers. Good luck with your adventure!


The LED rear window brake light would be more visible and easier to install.

700rpm 03-14-2021 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by alexiskai (Post 1996081)
The LED rear window brake light would be more visible and easier to install.

Good idea.

Brentwood Bob 03-14-2021 11:56 AM

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Epic.

rivcokid 03-14-2021 05:41 PM

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Nsieber - It sounds like if you're planning to end in LA, you'll be going through the Southern California desert during the hottest time of the year. If you keep us informed as to your itinerary, I could probably meet you somewhere and follow you (not in my Model A) just to make sure everything will be okay. If it's 110 - 115 degrees, you may not want to take too many chances. Just let me know.

Synchro909 03-14-2021 06:36 PM

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My wife and I have done a bit of touring the the US but in a modern rented car. We have often spoken of doing it in a Model A, ideally with a group of American Model A enthusiasts for the camaraderie and local knowledge. We are well accustomed to travelling long distances in a Model A but that would take things to a new level. I envy you.

CWPASADENA 03-14-2021 09:40 PM

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I live in Pasadena and have done a lot of touring in my Model A's crossing the desert in the heat of the day many times. Try to start out early in the morning or as we did in the old days, drive the desert at night.

Take extra water with you and take your time, you will be fine.

Chris W.

McMimmcs 03-14-2021 09:46 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rivcokid (Post 1996246)
Nsieber - It sounds like if you're planning to end in LA, you'll be going through the Southern California desert during the hottest time of the year. If you keep us informed as to your itinerary, I could probably meet you somewhere and follow you (not in my Model A) just to make sure everything will be okay. If it's 110 - 115 degrees, you may not want to take too many chances. Just let me know.

A very kind gesture on your part!


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