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11-18-2020, 09:35 AM | #41 | |
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Re: AAA for breakdowns in antique?
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11-21-2020, 03:20 PM | #42 | |
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Rectify WHAT? I shared a true story of what happened. I'm not complaining or ranting. If you took my post as a complaint or rant, then you must think history books are nothing but rants. I told a story. Why do you believe I am not allowed to post this on "social media" before "giving them a chance to rectify"? Is it your wish to silence me? |
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11-21-2020, 07:48 PM | #43 | |
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11-21-2020, 10:36 PM | #44 |
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Re: AAA for breakdowns in antique?
I have had AAA since 1995, some years I use the heck out of it, some I never use it. But I don’t leave home without it. Some good stories:
- Bought a ‘73 Mustang that had rust in the gas tank amongst other issues. Due to the seller delaying us, we didn’t depart for home until dusk. Wife had 2 screaming kids under the age of 3 in the car following. Started to drive home, made it 2 miles. Stopped not by choice of course, but found a well lit gas station to work under. I cleared out the filter and then drove on. This time I only made it a mile. Turned into the only place I could, a dark street in an industrial area. Did NOT get out of the car. Contemplated—what would my Dad do? Then did the opposite, I called AAA. At that time 7 miles was my limit and I was 40 miles from home. Had it towed to my office. From my office, a good friend/coworker used his AAA to have it towed home the next day. Upgraded my AAA membership the following day. - Was restoring my ‘69 Mach 1, it was just a shell. Literally, nothing bolted to it except a cart with some metal wheels to roll it. I wanted it hauled to work so I could paint it. Called AAA. The driver pulled up, looked, then told me it has to be a “car!” He declined towing me. I had to scramble to find a tow company that would haul it as I was on a timeline. I don’t blame AAA for that one. They have hauled MANY other projects for paint, but they were at least on their own 4 wheels. - Shortly after getting the Model A, Dad put a new float on the fuel gauge before he left for home. I took the aforementioned screaming kids and the wife for an A ride. Gauge said 1/2 tank.... Sure did get great gas mileage until it stopped. Thank goodness for the AAA card. - Haven’t used the AAA card in a few years, but there is always tomorrow. It is in the wallet just in case.
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11-22-2020, 12:56 AM | #45 |
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Re: AAA for breakdowns in antique?
Sounds like they offer a great service. Do you think it's worth me joining?
Seriously, I have our local equivalent of their top membership which gives us a tow home and rental car to get ourselves home from anywhere in the country. I've used it twice in 15 years but have no desire to abandon it.
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