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Old 08-23-2019, 10:21 AM   #1
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Default How Many Model A Owners also Own a T?

I'm just curious to see how many Model A owners also have a T. (I'm thinking of getting one.)
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Old 08-23-2019, 11:00 AM   #2
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While I do own 2 T's, but no A, I do work on the A's M-F. Oh, sometimes I refer to the 48 F2 in my profile picture as a 6 cylinder Model A caus' it is a flat head and has a 3 speed.
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Old 08-23-2019, 11:07 AM   #3
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I own five Ts too. I own two or three As. I work on A's for a living so that I have money to play with Ts. Actually, my family just prefers national T events over A events. FWIW, it was announced last night at the MTFCA National meet banquet that the MTFCA National Meet for 2021 will be held in Wisconsin.
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Old 08-23-2019, 11:23 AM   #4
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6 As and no Ts but do have a model R...................
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Old 08-23-2019, 11:45 AM   #5
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FWIW, it was announced last night at the MTFCA National meet banquet that the MTFCA National Meet for 2020 will be held in Wisconsin.
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Old 08-23-2019, 11:56 AM   #6
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Actually, I just went back to correct my post. Next year the meet is going to be in Spokane, WA with the Wisconsin meet to be held in 2021
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Old 08-23-2019, 12:38 PM   #7
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I have 1 T that I just about got restored. I have 1 A also.
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Old 08-23-2019, 12:55 PM   #8
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I own and enjoy both, but if I could just own one, it would be a "T". I also own some "non Fords" but my Ts are still the favorite.
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Old 08-23-2019, 02:40 PM   #9
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There should be a "no but want to" option.
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Old 08-23-2019, 07:12 PM   #10
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Yes. In addition to Model A's, I have a '15 T touring. Don't drive it much.
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I bought a garage find T last fall. I am dying to get working on it. It needs a good bit. I just want to get the rest of my fleet fully operational before I start on something else!
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Old 08-23-2019, 08:32 PM   #12
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I have a 30 Vicky and 4 T's , 26 R-RPU, 26 Touring,a Ames Body speedster, and one TT CCab.
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Old 08-23-2019, 08:42 PM   #13
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Got my 26 Model T Touring about 14 years ago. Got my 1930 Model A Town Sedan last month. Hard to say which I like the best. Trying to iron out several issues with the A. The T is dialed in.
The T is kind of neat since you can leave the key in it because no one knows how to drive it. The A is nice since it's a major upgrade in driving ability from the T. Hard to believe that Henry held out so long on an out of date design.
I find that 60's cars are probably the best bet overall for drive-ability. My 66 Mercedes 230SL along with my MGB are the best overall drivers.
Currently working on a 49 Ford F1 pickup that has a 4 speed crash box trans. I think it might be harder to drive vs. a Model A.
When you take a look at the different era's of manufacturing, it is pretty amazing how much technology advanced through the decades. Much like aviation. Major advances when you consider how both wars influenced development.
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when the A's get too fast for me I'll get a T. Find me a runabout in No. CA. Have room for it soon.
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Yes, we own a 1927 Roadster. The first car I restored. I refer to it as my divorce car. If I want a divorce all I have to do is sell it, and my wife will divorce me. We have lots of good memories tided up in that car.
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I have always had one T and one A, T for show and A for go. If I only had one car it would be my Model A.
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Old 08-24-2019, 05:09 AM   #17
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2 T's that I drive. 4 A's and 2 VW's
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Old 08-24-2019, 08:54 AM   #18
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I have a T steering wheel and a coil!! Does this count?
I am gathering parts for my build
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Old 08-24-2019, 09:48 AM   #19
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I have a T steering wheel and a coil!! Does this count?
I am gathering parts for my build
That can be addictive.

I started out with 4 coils that I had since I was a teenager and learned to drive on a '26 coupe that I had bought. I now have a '25 touring and a LOT of parts. I intend to sell the whole lot, car and all, or give away what I can't sell because I need to downsize.
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I don't have a T, but I do have a '57 Chevy I drove to the barber shop today.
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Old 08-24-2019, 03:40 PM   #21
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I’ve had my A about 25 years now. I love the A runs great.
I also have a 27 RPU it’s a hole different hobby. It’s fun but it’s getting harder to find good parts. Also everything I’ve touched on the T as to be machined not like a A where some of the reproduction and nos parts you can bolt it no and go.
I vote model A for comfort and the T for a lot more questions at the gas pump
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I am fairly new to Model A's buying my first one in 2015. Here is a list of my complete cars.
1907 Model R - unrestored and not running. Overall good condition.
1914 Touring - Restored but it broke its crankshaft on a tour - Pulling motor
1917 Roadster - In process of repainting but running
1923 Farm Truck - Built to look like what a farmer would have built during the depression. Running
1923 Roadster - Unrestored and not running
1924 Touring - Unrestored and not running
1926 Coupe - Restored and running
1930 Coupe - Under restoration
1931 Town Car - Restored and running

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Old 08-25-2019, 05:47 AM   #23
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Every guy needs a little T&A
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Old 08-25-2019, 08:33 PM   #24
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3 T's and 3A's. One each that run. One each close to running.
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An A I had framed in a T I had!
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Old 08-25-2019, 11:07 PM   #26
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Yes, 5 Model A’s, one of them a 1929 Tudor I’ve had since I was 15 and 6 Model T’s, one a
1915 Center Door Sedan that has been in the family for 69 yrs., the same as me.
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No T's, but I want a brass radiator era T. I have a number of A's, as well as a 29 DeSoto and a 29 D60 Durant.
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Old 08-26-2019, 06:49 PM   #28
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For 50 years my unrestored but running good 1924 "T" Touring was beside my Model A Coupe and my Model A Phaeton in my barn, but I sold the "T" to a friend several years ago. Had lots of fun with it and being unrestored kids and pets often rode in it.
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Old 09-03-2019, 08:12 PM   #29
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No...but I kinda wish I did.
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Old 09-19-2019, 07:50 PM   #30
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Yes, we have a '21 Touring and we love it.
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