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Old 06-11-2013, 05:58 PM   #21
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So, You dont have a MODEL A anymore !!
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Old 06-11-2013, 07:13 PM   #22
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So, You dont have a MODEL A anymore !!
Actually, just to double check, i went and got the title. It reads "Year: 1930 Make: Ford Model: Model A Town Sedan. It's still insured as a Model A... and it could still be judged at a Model A meet...

Pretty sure it's still a model a
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Why is that??

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because this motor is just a really strong running, smooth, perfect motor.
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Old 06-11-2013, 08:09 PM   #24
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because this motor is just a really strong running, smooth, perfect motor.
I don't doubt that you are super pleased. I just interpreted your comments to imply that someone could only get that nice of a motor from Ron K. Thanks.


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I don't doubt that you are super pleased. I just interpreted your comments to imply that someone could only get that nice of a motor from Ron K. Thanks.


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Well i have driven A LOT of cars with a lot of different engines, and this one is by far the best I've experienced.
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would be most welcome. I am in New Zealand any assistance would be great. Thanks Roger. [email protected]
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I have had a R-K built engine powering my late '31 Dlx Coupe for about a year and a half now. In fairness, it does also have a Stomberg 97 carb. and Exhaust headers as well as F-S Electronic Ignition - All installed by Ron Kelley, during his building of the engine.

BUT - the end product makes me FEEL like I am 21 once again ! Driving with this R-K engine really 'gets me pumped'. It is a really exciting experience - one that give me a great sense of joy.

As Bent has suggested, R-K does not have exclusive domain on this kind of engine - but Ron Kelley is sure one of those who knows how to build a great 'touring' engine - one that can give you confidence in today's traffic - AND make the driving a FUN and Trilling experience !

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As good as a job that he did on your modified motor, I'm absolutely sure the same care and craftsmanship goes into any engine in any configuration that he does.
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I would like to contact Ron Kelley to ask some questions, phone and email
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Roger, don't expect the same sort of power from an engine in a RHD car as they claim. The exhaust they use won't fit. Headers (extractors) like they put on LHD car are not possible on a RHD one.
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Old 01-10-2015, 04:52 PM   #31
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The debate of stock vs modified engine (in any way) will rage on after we are all dead.

There are those out there, tho, who do not realize the amount of performance equipment that was available for an A back in the day. There are several books that document this. So, even in 1928 drivers were adding performance goodies
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Old 01-10-2015, 06:13 PM   #32
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As good as a job that he did on your modified motor, I'm absolutely sure the same care and craftsmanship goes into any engine in any configuration that he does.
This is true. My brother currently has an engine being built by Ron to stock specs to go in the dlx phaeton.
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As Bent has suggested, R-K does not have exclusive domain on this kind of engine - but Ron Kelley is sure one of those who knows how to build a great 'touring' engine - one that can give you confidence in today's traffic - AND make the driving a FUN and Trilling experience !

- Doug Vieyra - Eureka, Calif
This is why I went with Ron; I want a good touring engine that will LAST. My Model A is my daily driver for most of the year. It needs to be reliable.
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I bought a car several years ago that had a RK engine. It was very smooth and very powerful. I should have kept that motor.
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[QUOTE - AND make the driving a FUN and Trilling experience !

- Doug Vieyra - Eureka, Calif[/QUOTE]

Ah, so you sing as you drive?
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