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12-30-2020, 07:57 AM | #61 | |
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12-30-2020, 09:28 AM | #62 |
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My philosophy is K I S S but to each his or her own.
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12-30-2020, 09:38 AM | #63 |
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You bring up an interesting point between modified and stock..keep it simple...okay, Ill bite...which is simpler? an ignition system with manual spark advance or mechanical timing advance? which is simpler? hydraulic or mechanical brakes?
Another factor in simplicity is the maintenance load...though the function is technically simpler does it need more maintenance? then is it really simpler? |
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12-30-2020, 06:05 PM | #65 |
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I would love to have a 100 point restored car. They are not in my budget.
I bought a decent running car that did not have original color paint and was a combination of ingredients. Over the years I have been adding missing parts, such as the top material. I have upgraded the steering and suspension to make it safe and easy to maintain. Since I was a teenager I wanted a RILEY head and a "B" crank. Now I have it. If I suddenly came into a heap of cash I would be shopping for a mostly original unrestored car. After all, they can be restored a million times but they are only original once.
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12-30-2020, 09:35 PM | #66 |
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12-31-2020, 05:36 AM | #67 |
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Very interesting responses. Why do we make changes? Some are content with originality and keeping it the same, That's fine for some. I think others have a basic inner need to change. Why do we repaint our homes, rearrange furniture, move benches in our shops? Usually change is prompted by the personal need for change or the need to upgrade. the need to change is a self-motivated. I need to do or be different to be fulfilled as a productive person, The need to upgrade for is often for safety or personal comfort. As we see in the responses Model A owners are not all alike we we all have a preference for no change, some change, or no limit change, I personally have my own limits to changes on my A but I appreciate what others choose to do or not do. Great discussion. thanks,
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12-31-2020, 10:15 AM | #68 | |
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Converting to hydraulic brakes is labor intensive and has some cost factor, but the reduced instances of maintenance alone will ultimately defray that cost, the benefits of equal application pressure on all wheels is the ultimate in braking safety. I enjoy the maintenance of mechanical brakes and have effective stopping power but there are many cars and owners out there with poor maintenance and limited owner skill ,hydraulic brakes, especially bendix style self energizing with self adjusters would be a smart upgrade for alot of folks. |
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12-31-2020, 10:32 AM | #69 | |
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12-31-2020, 10:38 AM | #70 | |
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One of the problems with threads like this is the lack of perspective. Take brakes for instance. Yes, you can "skid" all four tires with mechanical brakes. But how many times can you do that in heavy traffic situations. A lot of posts reference specific kits for hydraulic brake conversions. I've done several with used parts and the emergency brake cross shaft. Problem solving is as much fun in making modifications as the actual modifications. Having made a fine living in the hot rod equipment industry, I can appreciate all points of view on this subject.
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12-31-2020, 12:39 PM | #73 |
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Will we ever learn, History repeats itself over and over again.
I was doing some research on some old racers and found articles, same arguments as this thread back in the '90's. Brakes, Inserts, distributors etc. True, automotive technology has progressed and the original cars do have a place in history. What we should be concerned with is the preservation of ALL of these cars, as the electrics will eventually render them unusable or undrivable. The other issue should be educating anyone who is remotely interested in these cars, I met a young man recently who was looking over my coupe. He had driven up in a Shay car and was asking me if mine was a kit car. After some discussion he realized why his only cost $8k. Then he took interest in leaning and he is looking for an original to start rebuilding/restoring. Happy New Year All, may '21 be better than this last disaster. John
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12-31-2020, 01:56 PM | #74 |
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Sooner than you think about electric vehicles.. we offer a million dollar electric machine, with all the subsidies currently offered over 900k is provided by you and I, the taxpayer if you operate on port property in CA. Its where the focus is right now, the ports are easily controlled and monitored. Pride transportation just took on 150 tesla tractors..one of the first over the road truck fleets in the nation to do so.
As to the quality and operator acceptance of the machines Im involved with they love electrics, simple, robust, quiet and smooth. From my perspective they are easy to troubleshoot, full computerized diagnostics, plug it in and it tells you what to do. Major repairs are a different story, the one I'm involved with is Italian. I tell my customers its built like a ferrari,if something major happens its not going to be quick or cheap to repair.. |
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