[SeaSlugs]

i go to cruise ins in my 1980 chevette. paint is an old flaking maaco job from the early 90's id guess but ive updated and replaced alot of the interior and mechanical things. I get alot of oohs and smiles from people as it was a car most people had or knew someone who did. I see the same people look at the camaros, novas, mustangs and appreciate them but just look and keep walking.

I can see your guys points about the general spectators having no "relation" to a model A as the spectators now are in thier 30's-60's from what ive noticed so unless thier dad or grandfather gave them rides in one when they were little they dont have any connection to them. It would be like majority of us if we went and saw a 1954 gulwing mercedes - read about them in car books, seen pictures, but more than a walk around and looking at one in real life its just a quick look maybe a picture as we dont have a connection to that car...
If I saw a 1982 red ford escort GL hatchback at a cruise in id be all over it as thats the first car I remember riding in as a kid and have memories of the dashboard and the outside looks of it in the driveway, the odd feel of the ribbed taillights, wood bead seatcovers over red viynal that burnt your legs, and rust haha.

I see alot of little kids at cruise ins and id say 98% of them are holding a parents hand as they look and reminded not to touch - occasionally ones running somewhere but a parent is usually yelling at them to get back over here haha.

Everyone I've encountered at cruise ins are respectful and jump at the chance to help guide you backwards into a spot or politely let you know thier waiting for thier friend to show up.

I have asked several model A owners why they dont go to cruise ins around me and they have said the same things some of you have said about no respect, damage to their car, etc but I've just not seen it personally....