02-23-2021, 01:13 PM | #21 |
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Re: Snow Chains
put it in reverse get out and push it, jump in and head for home!
wish it were that easy. Im getting older and have trouble walking any distance........ |
02-23-2021, 02:51 PM | #22 | |
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Re: Snow Chains
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This picture and post takes me back. In 1963 when I got my first Model A I lived in northern Idaho. Being a 17 year old kid with no money and could not afford something as exotic as chains or snow tires I did the next best thing when we (my friends and I) wanted to take the 'A' on trips out in the snow to go sledding or "hooky bobbing". I carried 2 pieces of old rope, probably about 1" in dia, and wrapped that thru the spokes. It worked very good for driving in the snow and giving me the traction I needed. While I did not think of it at the time, I suppose wrapping rope thru the front spokes would have improved the steering. Last edited by frank55a; 02-23-2021 at 02:57 PM. |
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02-23-2021, 05:51 PM | #23 |
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Re: Snow Chains
Frank, for heavy snow that may not be a bad idea.
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02-23-2021, 06:01 PM | #24 |
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Re: Snow Chains
I have a set of chains made for the A.They have a heavy metal strap that fits between the spokes,and conforms to the rim.It almost snaps on there.The cross bar chain is fixed to one side,and snaps onto a hook on the other side.There are three per side,six in the canvas bag they came in.The bag says,Ford Model A,19 inch wheels.I've done the rope thing before,but on motorcycles,not on a car.
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02-24-2021, 02:03 PM | #25 |
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Re: Snow Chains
I made a set this year. Had to buy two pairs to get the length. Wally World "Peerless" $60.00 for the two pairs
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