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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-10-2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,100
Posted By Lannis
Re: Blue Ridge Parkway/ Skyline Drive

Nancy's is a dangerous place ... the candy is irresistible. I highly recommend a stop there.

Lannis
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-10-2022, 09:37 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,100
Posted By Lannis
Re: Blue Ridge Parkway/ Skyline Drive

The section around Roanoke from US460 down to Adney Gap at US221 has been closed for a year or more due to landslides dumping huge amounts of mud and rock across the road, requiring a complete...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-29-2022, 05:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,928
Posted By Lannis
Re: Teaching my 15YO to drive my A

Lots of kids here who are eligible to learn to drive at 16 don't do it. When I were a lad, it was 15 years 8 months and 1 day (where they got that I'll never know) but I was camped on the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-01-2022, 12:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,839
Posted By Lannis
Re: Relocation (again)

I'm always interested when an owner of a classic vehicle tells me he's moving ... !

Gotten a couple of nice cars and bikes that way when there's no room in the new place .... ! :D

Lannis
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,647
Posted By Lannis
Re: Pinto engine conversion

I remember all the things that had to change, like filler opening sizes, when leaded fuel was banned.

I know that we in the Olde Bike Hobby wondered for years if we needed to replace the valve...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2022, 12:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,647
Posted By Lannis
Re: Pinto engine conversion

How are top ends in post 1988-cars lubed in this era of unleaded fuel?

Lannis
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-29-2022, 07:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,647
Posted By Lannis
Re: Pinto engine conversion

And the prices they go for reflect that. After the "crash" panic, the statistics showed that a Pinto was actually no more likely to catch fire than other compacts, but it was too late for it.

A...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-29-2022, 10:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,647
Posted By Lannis
Re: Pinto engine conversion

I'm new to Model A's.

Is the Pinto engine conversion done because of the lack of stock Model A blocks and engines for rebuilding, or because it improves performance?

I would have thought...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-29-2022, 10:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,647
Posted By Lannis
Re: Pinto engine conversion

My '71 Pinto had the 1600cc "Cortina" engine. Peppy little car with a low, MG-like seating position. I enjoyed it while I had it...

Lannis
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-29-2022, 10:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,647
Posted By Lannis
Re: Pinto engine conversion

The LP gas thing jumped out at me, because in my experience with Morgan +8 8-cylinder cars with LP fuel (they were imported that way in 1970 to pass emissions), they had a reputation for running much...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-17-2022, 08:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,559
Posted By Lannis
Re: Considering Buying A Model A

I bought my first BSA in 1974, and have 4 British bikes in the shed now, but I'm having second thoughts after 48 years.

Yesterday I was out riding my '75 Norton Commando to a group lunch, sort of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-14-2022, 08:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,559
Posted By Lannis
Re: Considering Buying A Model A

I found this thread because I'm in about the same boat as Pete. I'm really thinking I'd like a Model A. I've sold a Morgan 4/4 and a BSA A10 motorcycle to make room in the shop and the wallet to...
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