Downgrading my Model A

[Elcastor]

If Ford continued to upgrade the Model A, then I must be thinking about downgrading it.

I have a Model A that apparently was "upgraded" probably when a replacement motor was put in it. By that I mean that it has the single plate clutch, the 2 tooth steering column, the one piece brake shaft, etc. The vehicle was manufactured October 10, 1928, and all those items would need to be changed to the older versions.

I have thought about entering it in the Restorers Class Judging at the MAFCA Nation Meet in Puyallup, WA, which is why I am think about doing this.

What are your thoughts on doing this? Am I making the vehicle less drivable, harder to maintain, etc., or worse yet spending a lot of money on changes that will not make it a better car.

On a related question, is there anyone near Oregon that can resurface the multi-disc clutch plates?

Thanks for your thoughts and advice!