The Ford Barn - View Single Post - So, ...how many Model-As can actually do the 'Three S's reliably?

alexiskai · 12-08-2020, 09:48 AM

What I appreciate about this approach is that attaining the 3 S's is very much within the capabilities of most owners. Rebuilding the steering, drivetrain, brakes, electrical, and fuel delivery can (mostly) be done with basic tools. That's not to say that it's easy, or that you're likely to do it correctly the first time. But you can do it until you get it right.

It's also the case that the 3 S's are invisible – certainly to casual inspection and mostly to close inspection as well. Can't tell until you drive it. So there's no incentive to correct them if your intent is to produce a car that unskilled onlookers will compliment you on.

12-08-2020, 09:48 AM	#10
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 2,355	Re: So, ...how many Model-As can actually do the 'Three S's reliably? What I appreciate about this approach is that attaining the 3 S's is very much within the capabilities of most owners. Rebuilding the steering, drivetrain, brakes, electrical, and fuel delivery can (mostly) be done with basic tools. That's not to say that it's easy, or that you're likely to do it correctly the first time. But you can do it until you get it right. It's also the case that the 3 S's are invisible – certainly to casual inspection and mostly to close inspection as well. Can't tell until you drive it. So there's no incentive to correct them if your intent is to produce a car that unskilled onlookers will compliment you on.