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Old 02-21-2011, 11:46 AM   #21
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Have any pics of your elec. shut off valve set up? I bought one a few months ago and need to spend some time in the garage installing it. Did you route the wiring for it back inside the firewall? I was considering doing that by running the wires through the large rubber grommet that is around the fuel tank shut off tube. I would like to minimize the wires draped across the firewall.
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Old 02-21-2011, 12:23 PM   #22
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Pros: The look of people seeing a younger person driving an antique car. Being able to actually fix your own car without having to hook it up to life support. Restoring the car with your dad/son-priceless. I could go on and on.

Cons: Having to watch out for all of the other idiots on the road.

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Jason in TX. On my indented 31 I installed electric shut off per the instructions supplied, cut line about 1 1/2" below orig on/off valve and then down to carb. I ran the wires INSIDE the orig type fabric loom, painted the wires black. Almost looks factory installed. Sorry no pictures. If I remember (car in garage), hot wire to coil, other to ground. I also have a batt disconnect on car.
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Old 02-21-2011, 03:03 PM   #24
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is there supposed to be a con ???????????????? ............ steve
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Old 05-01-2013, 07:32 PM   #25
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Only con I can think of is needing a third arm to wave to everyone thats waving or giving a thumbs up as you drive past. (The first two are busy operating the car).
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Old 05-01-2013, 08:30 PM   #26
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con, double clutching, I think that's fun! also I have a Mitchell, and split shifting is fun too
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Old 05-01-2013, 08:45 PM   #27
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My grandson called it a "babe magnet."
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Old 05-01-2013, 08:51 PM   #28
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Pro: they multiply
Con: same as above
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Old 05-01-2013, 08:54 PM   #29
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Cons: People see you coming and try to race out in front of you, people tailgate you, and it's ability to cope with modern traffic is severely limited. (I wouldn't mind a second touring car capable of normal speeds)

Pro's: Everything posted above mine.
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Old 05-01-2013, 08:56 PM   #30
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Con: Having to put it away for the winter!
Pros: What every one else said.
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Old 05-02-2013, 03:15 PM   #31
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WOW this post is over two years old and still going!
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Old 05-02-2013, 03:50 PM   #32
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Pro: The sound she makes in 2nd gear before shifting into 3rd. I love it.

Con: I barely have room for the 2 we own :-)
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Old 05-02-2013, 07:14 PM   #33
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pro- because I can work on them and keep them running fairly good. con- one is never enough
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Old 05-02-2013, 07:37 PM   #34
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The kids think they are cool.... always like their comments
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Old 05-02-2013, 07:51 PM   #35
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I would like comment on this subject, but I will take a different view;

The greatest pro is that you have the unique opportunity to preserve a monumental piece of automobile history that has survived because of the superior engineering by the Ford Motor Company from 1928-31.

The greatest con is the fact that the Model A Ford has not obtained 'classic' status which takes away from the prestige of ownership and the value of the investment.

By the way, I love my two Model As and I am a purist! No whitewalls for me.
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Old 05-02-2013, 07:52 PM   #36
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Con: What you have to do to take over the wife's garage space for another A.
Pro: What you have to be to pull off the above con job.
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Old 05-02-2013, 10:41 PM   #37
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Pro: Chicks dig them! Or at least they did when I got mine in high school!

Con: I don't have enough space to have one of all the body styles I need!
John-- is that all the body styles of the cars or the chicks?
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Old 05-04-2013, 02:29 AM   #38
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Pro's : Is a really fun car when it is running right.
Con's : When it breaks down everyone judges you and shouts abuse.
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