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04-24-2017, 06:56 AM | #21 |
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Re: Around the World in a Model A
Here's Goran's description of the motor that's taking him around the world:
"Only for the freaks. I've got a B Ford engine with: 283 pistons, new rods with modern bearings, modern stainless steel valves and seats and new springs, the camshaft is a IB340 from Bill Stipe, the crankshaft is grinned and the block is bored to be able to have modern bearings, all instructions comes from Antique engine Rebuilding,thanks Richard Fallucca, ignition is electronic from FS ignition ( I love those guys), the carburetor is a one barrel Weber 34 ICH with a cfm of 150 witch is quite ideal to keep fuel consumption down, it's tested with a lambda instrument to be sure it's ok, I run it on 16 for you how knows watt that means, inside that air cleaner can is a KN filter. Many of my parts in both engine and the rest of the car comes from Snyder Antique Auto Parts thanks Don Snyder jr Thanks to all of you, Mats Linden Björn Wallman and Lars Hedström And the Companys that helped me." |
04-26-2017, 03:45 PM | #22 |
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Goran is now in the United States. Time for a few more members to take an interest in this amazing journey? It's a pity that his feat hasn't gained more support on here, life and Model As do exist outside the USA.
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04-26-2017, 08:46 PM | #23 |
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He passed so close to where I live. It's a shame I couldn't see him passing through. Last I saw on his posts he is in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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04-27-2017, 12:05 AM | #24 |
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As is now in the United States don't forget to keep up to date on Facebook. A tremendous achievement.
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04-29-2017, 05:24 PM | #25 |
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Goran has made it to Houston. Here is his latest post from Facebook:
"Here's a map of my trip so far, just over 5000 km, continues tomorrow aiming for Chicago. Probably making a stop on the way for a trip to Sweden but not sure yet". #afordaroundtheworld #aford |
04-29-2017, 05:58 PM | #26 |
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04-29-2017, 06:43 PM | #27 |
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04-29-2017, 09:53 PM | #28 |
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04-30-2017, 05:35 AM | #29 |
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I have been following the trip on Facebook. I really cannot understand the lack of interest shown on this forum, Goran's adventure really is something else. Surely Mexico is nothing compared to some of the countries that he visited in Asia. Most people wouldn't attempt a trip like that in a modern car but to do it in a Model A makes it even more special. Great guy, great trip.
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04-30-2017, 09:33 AM | #31 |
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I'm sure that most members don't realise quite how big the real World beyond the borders of the USA actually is. If he does meet some Model A owning Americans perhaps they will try to persuade him to change it back to a fine point restoration car and put it on a trailer as quickly as possible!
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04-30-2017, 02:11 PM | #32 |
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I don't do facebook...
I do enjoy seeing the adventure that this man has set before him. A larger than life adventure. Something I wish I could do. Will he be travelling through Canada? If so, how soon? Thanks for keeping us informed. Jeff
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04-30-2017, 02:17 PM | #33 |
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I would think there's probably just as many people who would prefer it modified as those that would prefer it stock. It's a tremendous undertaking to do a trip of that duration with a modern car, let alone a vintage one. It's a great story and looking forward to seeing more progress. Nice to see another model a functioning on the road and not locked away in a garage though.
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05-01-2017, 09:01 AM | #35 |
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I am not on facebook either, but I am interested in Goran's achievement.
Thank you Hoogah and others for sharing his progress. I hope Goran writes an article for one of the Model A magazine's, when he is done. |
05-01-2017, 09:43 AM | #36 |
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I have been following his progress on the M.A.F.C.A. Facebook page. I have had nothing to add and remained quiet 'til now. I was hoping that he'd have time to come up through CA so that we could show him our part of the world. In some ways it seems that he is hell bent on getting the miles in and not seeing the sights. Reminds me of the 18 hr. days sitting behind the steering wheel of a tractor trailer......a lot of scenery through the windshield! I'm sure that most of the CA chapters would love to show him around our favorite A drives. Russ
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05-01-2017, 09:51 AM | #37 |
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Goran is posting updates to a least 4 Model A Facebook groups. His itinerary does include Toronto and Niagara Falls region.
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05-01-2017, 09:39 PM | #38 |
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Thanks Hoarse! Hope I don't miss out on the action. Keep us informed on dates. Jeff
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05-02-2017, 09:47 AM | #39 |
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As soon as I know, I will update you, Jeff.
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05-02-2017, 10:12 AM | #40 |
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I don't do facebook either. Too bad it was not posted on the forum earlier.
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