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Jack Shaft · 04-12-2021, 07:25 AM

I have a modified car, the engine develops about double the power of stock, mitchell OD, modern radial tires on 16" wheels,f100 steering box, woven shoes, cast iron drums, Teds. friction shocks all four corners, removed 3 leaves from rear spring...

Driving a model a over 65 mph is uncomfortable, regardless of how tight everything is. Wide foot print modern radials on 16" wheels allow the car to handle ride and stop better. With the improved mechanical system and tires I use stopping the car is a matter of pedal pressure, no skidding on panic stops. Cant imagine running stock 21" wheels and bias ply tires north of 45 mph.. you will find yourself in trouble in traffic. The removed leaves and friction shocks compensate for a 31" rear wheel diameter, the combination softens the ride and can be adjusted for the feel, suspension condition and response is important for high speed driving as well. The easiest thing to do is bolt on engine power, properly restoring and tuning the chassis is the important part.

04-12-2021, 07:25 AM	#12
Jack Shaft BANNED Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 1,196	Re: Max Speed of a Model A in Stock Form I have a modified car, the engine develops about double the power of stock, mitchell OD, modern radial tires on 16" wheels,f100 steering box, woven shoes, cast iron drums, Teds. friction shocks all four corners, removed 3 leaves from rear spring... Driving a model a over 65 mph is uncomfortable, regardless of how tight everything is. Wide foot print modern radials on 16" wheels allow the car to handle ride and stop better. With the improved mechanical system and tires I use stopping the car is a matter of pedal pressure, no skidding on panic stops. Cant imagine running stock 21" wheels and bias ply tires north of 45 mph.. you will find yourself in trouble in traffic. The removed leaves and friction shocks compensate for a 31" rear wheel diameter, the combination softens the ride and can be adjusted for the feel, suspension condition and response is important for high speed driving as well. The easiest thing to do is bolt on engine power, properly restoring and tuning the chassis is the important part.