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larrys40 · 10-23-2011, 01:03 PM

A couple of years ago when out at the Breckenridge Colorado meet I decided to drive my '30 Tudor up Pikes Peak on the way home. The car did great on the trip up and down. You can adjust your GAV ( fuel/air mixture/choke rod) and lean it out to where it runs best ( you should be doing this all the time anyway).

I run a stock babbitt engine w/snyder H/C head. It ran great up Pikes Peak... although... the worst part was half way up the fog and mist set in and you couldn't see 20 feet in front of you. A little tense and it certainly dampended the fact of see the scenery. My lady friend was freeking out and I had my 15 yr old daughter watching out for cars coming up behind us. I took a photo at the summit sign to say I made it.

An awesome experience and accomplishment!

I agree w/Brett. Takje it easy.. let your engine guide you on comfort zone/shifting/speed, and RPM's. When we got to the half way summit house oming back down the park ranger used his infared to check my brakes,,, and it read cool. I said you could touch them if you want to make sure. He did and couldn't believe they weren't hot. Guess the old Model A's are much better mountain climbers than the modern stuff, and it's fun. Make sure your radiator is good, car tunes well and take a couple of gallons of water just in case. I didn't use any on that trip.

Larry S

10-23-2011, 01:03 PM	#7
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 2,033	Re: Model A in the mountains A couple of years ago when out at the Breckenridge Colorado meet I decided to drive my '30 Tudor up Pikes Peak on the way home. The car did great on the trip up and down. You can adjust your GAV ( fuel/air mixture/choke rod) and lean it out to where it runs best ( you should be doing this all the time anyway). I run a stock babbitt engine w/snyder H/C head. It ran great up Pikes Peak... although... the worst part was half way up the fog and mist set in and you couldn't see 20 feet in front of you. A little tense and it certainly dampended the fact of see the scenery. My lady friend was freeking out and I had my 15 yr old daughter watching out for cars coming up behind us. I took a photo at the summit sign to say I made it. An awesome experience and accomplishment! I agree w/Brett. Takje it easy.. let your engine guide you on comfort zone/shifting/speed, and RPM's. When we got to the half way summit house oming back down the park ranger used his infared to check my brakes,,, and it read cool. I said you could touch them if you want to make sure. He did and couldn't believe they weren't hot. Guess the old Model A's are much better mountain climbers than the modern stuff, and it's fun. Make sure your radiator is good, car tunes well and take a couple of gallons of water just in case. I didn't use any on that trip. Larry S