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Modelakid31 · 10-25-2011, 04:54 PM

My girlfriend came over today to check out my chassis. she had helped out alot on the restoration (can be seen on my website). She asked if she could drive it and i said sure. She can kind of drive a manual but not 100% yet. She has practiced on my 1991 Jeep Wrangler 5 Speed.

Anyways, heres the link to her driving the Chassis for the first time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU8CSph_w-o

HERES THE LINK TO ME DRIVING AND HER FILMING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHO0jcTvKf0

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Modelakid31 · 10-25-2011, 04:56 PM

My Girlfriend (Lisa) and me (Mike) on the Chassis.

Engine running in the chassis

Droobie · 10-25-2011, 05:00 PM

Thumbs Up!!

1931 flamingo · 10-25-2011, 05:15 PM

Very nice. You're very fortunate, my wife won't go anywhere near mine. Enjoy.
Paul in CT

azmodela · 10-25-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Modelakid31

My girlfriend came over today to check out my chassis.

Quote:

Very nice. You're very fortunate, my wife won't go anywhere near mine. Enjoy.
Paul in CT

Must resist the temptation to misconstrue this....

Richard Wilson · 10-25-2011, 05:19 PM

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I just knew that canoe was a goner! Better start looking for another Model A for her to drive or you may never get your's back.

JD Miller · 10-25-2011, 05:35 PM

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My girlfriend came over today to check out my chassis.

Well, so much for your chassis. How did she like the Model A?

Barry B./ Ma. · 10-25-2011, 05:40 PM

Lookin good Mike! Congratulations.

Jim Parker Toronto · 10-25-2011, 05:49 PM

You're a lucky man, Mike. Be careful, it could cost you a lot of money!

RcT · 10-25-2011, 05:58 PM

Both the car and the girlfriends are keepers... and they both can cost you money. You are a fortunate young man.

Richard

Vanspeed · 10-25-2011, 06:33 PM

Looks like fun, my wife hasn't even driven mine yet after owning it for three years. I keep asking her...

James Rogers · 10-25-2011, 07:21 PM

What chassis?

Modelakid31 · 10-25-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by James Rogers

What chassis?

HAHAHA!

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- Also, her grandfather who lives in new hampshere has a 1926 model t doctors coupe that he restored years ago and a 1929 model AA Fire truck that he has almost finished restoring!

5window · 10-25-2011, 10:34 PM

She looks pretty happy with both of you.

Doug in NJ · 10-26-2011, 11:14 AM

My wife says she'll ride in my car "when it's finished". So, when is anyone ever "finished" restoring their car? But next year my daughter is sixteen, and maybe I'll teach her to drive a stick shift in my A...

Doug

sidevalve · 10-26-2011, 12:10 PM

Doug, My daughter is turning 16 next year also and we have the same plans. I just hope I can get my coupe done in time.

Roger V · 10-26-2011, 12:57 PM

It's good that everybody learns to drive a stick trans early in their driving life as you never know when you need to in an emergency. Same goes with the Model A and double clutching. You never know when you're out driving and something befalls your ability to drive it back. My wife just drove 113 miles with fifteen other A's Sunday on our progressive dinner/garage tour. It was a nice relief after I drove 120 miles Saturday with a different club on a color tour.

MrTube · 10-26-2011, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roger V

It's good that everybody learns to drive a stick trans early in their driving life as you never know when you need to in an emergency. Same goes with the Model A and double clutching. You never know when you're out driving and something befalls your ability to drive it back. My wife just drove 113 miles with fifteen other A's Sunday on our progressive dinner/garage tour. It was a nice relief after I drove 120 miles Saturday with a different club on a color tour.

Jeez,

I drive 100 miles every day for my normal commute.

That said, my old man taught me the standard 3 speed shift pattern when I was 4. I've never forgotten it.

R 2
NN
1 3

BrianBurkert · 10-26-2011, 03:24 PM

Keep up the good work!

Modelakid31 · 10-26-2011, 04:42 PM

Thank you Everyone for all the kind comments! She kept having me go on fordbarn today to check replies haha. usally its the other way around. "you dont need to go on fordbarn michael, you were just on it an hour ago." LOL

I also just uploaded the video she took of me right after its only a minute long but still ok. still trying to figure out how to upload them in the original HD format to youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHO0jcTvKf0

a sedan · 10-26-2011, 05:07 PM

Thats great. Great start. U found a keeper... Keep up the good work.

Modelakid31 · 10-26-2011, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a sedan

Thats great. Great start. U found a keeper... Keep up the good work.

Thats what every seems to tell me

mickeyb · 01-12-2012, 08:28 AM

kid you did good with car and girl pick.If I was 50 years younger i would hit on her

Modelakid31 · 01-12-2012, 09:03 AM

Hahaha thanks

Gumpy · 01-12-2012, 09:19 AM

nothing like gettin loved ones involved with the hobby....she caught on quick!!

Georgew48 · 01-12-2012, 09:55 AM

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Very cool. It's great that she shares your interest. Good looking young couple.

ken ct · 01-12-2012, 09:57 AM

Hi Mike,looking good oh the car too. LOL your a lucky guy.Ken ct,originally from Fall River. Still have a younger brother there.Hes a good wrencher but Musule car era. Have fun with both. ken ct.

Huckster Dave · 01-12-2012, 10:22 AM

40 years younger and I would steal the car and the girl.

Modelakid31 · 01-12-2012, 10:27 AM

I used to work at a small engine shop and would go home after work and shower and then go see her and I would get yelled at... "you smell good when ur hands are all greasy". Gotta love her.

1928Pickuppain · 01-12-2012, 11:52 AM

Thats funny all it took in mine was one ride, my new Lady friends 08 fusion lost its brakes last week so i showed up in my truck to pick her up. Untill this she wouldent get in it opting to take hers. While AAA droped her car off at my house me and her headed off in the A to get parts for her car. she loved it that night shes asking me to teach her how to drive it and already trying to make spring plans for drives up the coast her one stipulation is she gets to drive atleast one way. IM getting Scared lol

Modelakid31 · 01-12-2012, 12:06 PM

Haha that's what I'm thinking too!! Before we know it they will have their own model A's haha and we will be asking them to let US DRIVE

Jack '29 Sport Coupe · 01-12-2012, 09:11 PM

Mike, when you get a body on the "A" you might never see the car or the girlfriend again!

Jack

RUNNERBUN · 01-13-2012, 04:25 AM

You are one lucky man there Mike, a great looking girl who is interested in your hobby. My wife and I have done over 76000 miles in our Model A and my wifes only complaint is that she does not drive the Model A as often as she likes to do. It's always a fight to see who gets behind the steering wheel first. Unlike ourselves you are both young and I'm sure that you have many years of happy Model A touring ahead of you. I have seen many vintage car enthusiasts fall away from the hobby because it was a one sided affair with the wife or partner complaining about too much money and or time being spent on the hobby. So, enjoy it together and live every day as though it was your last. May you have many happy miles together.

bobpo · 01-13-2012, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RcT

Both the car and the girlfriends are keepers... and they both can cost you money. You are a fortunate young man.

Richard

I agree with RcT, they're both keepers. I did notice that she appears to have some experience in driving over Curbs, so you might want to keep an eye out for that. LOL

What Body do you have for this chassis, or did you already mention it and I forgot or failed to see it ?

I'm also lucky in that my wife loves to go Cruisin' with me in "Miss Tillie".

roccaas · 01-13-2012, 03:42 PM

So, I guess you don't have to register at the Department Store before getting married, just have everybody contribute to bids on a Phaeton on ePay.

roccaas · 01-13-2012, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roger V

It's good that everybody learns to drive a stick trans early in their driving life as you never know when you need to in an emergency. Same goes with the Model A and double clutching. You never know when you're out driving and something befalls your ability to drive it back. My wife just drove 113 miles with fifteen other A's Sunday on our progressive dinner/garage tour. It was a nice relief after I drove 120 miles Saturday with a different club on a color tour.

And how to use the starter and overdrive to drive a car out of a stream bed when the engine quits...

And how to shift when the synchros on a modern tranny go out far from home...

gunmetal blue · 01-13-2012, 04:35 PM

You two are very lucky to found each other, hope I get that lucky. That why when Iam done restoring my 29 AA truck, I can enjoy it.

10-25-2011, 04:54 PM	#1
Modelakid31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Foxborough, MA Posts: 364	My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< My girlfriend came over today to check out my chassis. she had helped out alot on the restoration (can be seen on my website). She asked if she could drive it and i said sure. She can kind of drive a manual but not 100% yet. She has practiced on my 1991 Jeep Wrangler 5 Speed. Anyways, heres the link to her driving the Chassis for the first time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU8CSph_w-o HERES THE LINK TO ME DRIVING AND HER FILMING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHO0jcTvKf0 Uploaded with ImageShack.us Last edited by Modelakid31; 10-26-2011 at 04:31 PM.

10-25-2011, 04:56 PM	#2
Modelakid31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Foxborough, MA Posts: 364	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< My Girlfriend (Lisa) and me (Mike) on the Chassis. Engine running in the chassis

10-25-2011, 05:00 PM	#3
Droobie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mooresville NC. Posts: 161	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< Thumbs Up!!

10-25-2011, 05:15 PM	#4
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< Very nice. You're very fortunate, my wife won't go anywhere near mine. Enjoy. Paul in CT

10-25-2011, 05:19 PM	#6
Richard Wilson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 908	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I just knew that canoe was a goner! Better start looking for another Model A for her to drive or you may never get your's back.

10-25-2011, 05:40 PM	#8
Barry B./ Ma. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southbridge, Ma. Posts: 1,614	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< Lookin good Mike! Congratulations.

10-25-2011, 05:49 PM	#9
Jim Parker Toronto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,289	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< You're a lucky man, Mike. Be careful, it could cost you a lot of money!

10-25-2011, 05:58 PM	#10
RcT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 451	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< Both the car and the girlfriends are keepers... and they both can cost you money. You are a fortunate young man. Richard

10-25-2011, 06:33 PM	#11
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,384	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< Looks like fun, my wife hasn't even driven mine yet after owning it for three years. I keep asking her... __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

10-25-2011, 07:21 PM	#12
James Rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Asheville,NC Posts: 3,104	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< What chassis?

10-25-2011, 10:34 PM	#14
5window Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewisburg,PA Posts: 938	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< She looks pretty happy with both of you.

10-26-2011, 11:14 AM	#15
Doug in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 965	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< My wife says she'll ride in my car "when it's finished". So, when is anyone ever "finished" restoring their car? But next year my daughter is sixteen, and maybe I'll teach her to drive a stick shift in my A... Doug __________________ My '31 S/W sedan project:http://31ford.dougbraun.com My restoration diary: http://dougbraun.com/blog

10-26-2011, 12:10 PM	#16
sidevalve Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: cream ridge, nj Posts: 173	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< Doug, My daughter is turning 16 next year also and we have the same plans. I just hope I can get my coupe done in time. __________________ Matt from central Jersey

10-26-2011, 12:57 PM	#17
Roger V Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,593	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< It's good that everybody learns to drive a stick trans early in their driving life as you never know when you need to in an emergency. Same goes with the Model A and double clutching. You never know when you're out driving and something befalls your ability to drive it back. My wife just drove 113 miles with fifteen other A's Sunday on our progressive dinner/garage tour. It was a nice relief after I drove 120 miles Saturday with a different club on a color tour.

10-26-2011, 03:24 PM	#19
BrianBurkert Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fleetwood, PA Posts: 419	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< Keep up the good work!

10-26-2011, 04:42 PM	#20
Modelakid31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Foxborough, MA Posts: 364	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< Thank you Everyone for all the kind comments! She kept having me go on fordbarn today to check replies haha. usally its the other way around. "you dont need to go on fordbarn michael, you were just on it an hour ago." LOL I also just uploaded the video she took of me right after its only a minute long but still ok. still trying to figure out how to upload them in the original HD format to youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHO0jcTvKf0

10-26-2011, 05:07 PM	#21
a sedan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 167	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< Thats great. Great start. U found a keeper... Keep up the good work.

01-12-2012, 08:28 AM	#23
mickeyb Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: arlington tn Posts: 68	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< kid you did good with car and girl pick.If I was 50 years younger i would hit on her

01-12-2012, 09:03 AM	#24
Modelakid31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Foxborough, MA Posts: 364	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< Hahaha thanks

01-12-2012, 09:19 AM	#25
Gumpy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sf bay area Posts: 1,464	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< *nothing like gettin loved ones involved with the hobby....she caught on quick!!*

01-12-2012, 09:55 AM	#26
Georgew48 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Washington Court House, Ohio Posts: 177	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Very cool. It's great that she shares your interest. Good looking young couple.

01-12-2012, 09:57 AM	#27
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< Hi Mike,looking good oh the car too. LOL your a lucky guy.Ken ct,originally from Fall River. Still have a younger brother there.Hes a good wrencher but Musule car era. Have fun with both. ken ct.

01-12-2012, 10:22 AM	#28
Huckster Dave Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ronan, Montana Posts: 158	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< 40 years younger and I would steal the car and the girl.

01-12-2012, 10:27 AM	#29
Modelakid31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Foxborough, MA Posts: 364	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< I used to work at a small engine shop and would go home after work and shower and then go see her and I would get yelled at... "you smell good when ur hands are all greasy". Gotta love her.

01-12-2012, 11:52 AM	#30
1928Pickuppain Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Billerica, Ma Posts: 461	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< Thats funny all it took in mine was one ride, my new Lady friends 08 fusion lost its brakes last week so i showed up in my truck to pick her up. Untill this she wouldent get in it opting to take hers. While AAA droped her car off at my house me and her headed off in the A to get parts for her car. she loved it that night shes asking me to teach her how to drive it and already trying to make spring plans for drives up the coast her one stipulation is she gets to drive atleast one way. IM getting Scared lol

01-12-2012, 12:06 PM	#31
Modelakid31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Foxborough, MA Posts: 364	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< Haha that's what I'm thinking too!! Before we know it they will have their own model A's haha and we will be asking them to let US DRIVE

01-12-2012, 09:11 PM	#32
Jack '29 Sport Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 798	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< Mike, when you get a body on the "A" you might never see the car or the girlfriend again! Jack __________________ Cincinnati, Ohio

01-13-2012, 04:25 AM	#33
RUNNERBUN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Queensland Australia Posts: 640	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< You are one lucky man there Mike, a great looking girl who is interested in your hobby. My wife and I have done over 76000 miles in our Model A and my wifes only complaint is that she does not drive the Model A as often as she likes to do. It's always a fight to see who gets behind the steering wheel first. Unlike ourselves you are both young and I'm sure that you have many years of happy Model A touring ahead of you. I have seen many vintage car enthusiasts fall away from the hobby because it was a one sided affair with the wife or partner complaining about too much money and or time being spent on the hobby. So, enjoy it together and live every day as though it was your last. May you have many happy miles together. __________________ Adjust your points with gentle blows of a 2 pound hammer

01-13-2012, 03:42 PM	#35
roccaas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,300	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< So, I guess you don't have to register at the Department Store before getting married, just have everybody contribute to bids on a Phaeton on ePay. __________________ 20 years ago we had Johnny Cash, Steve Jobs, and Bob Hope. Now we have no Cash, no Jobs, and no Hope...please don't let Kevin Bacon die!

01-13-2012, 04:35 PM	#37
gunmetal blue Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Milford, Indiana Posts: 366	Re: My girlfriend drove the model a today >.< You two are very lucky to found each other, hope I get that lucky. That why when Iam done restoring my 29 AA truck, I can enjoy it.