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- First Name: Luke
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Is there a similar Model A forum?
I imagine there's a few people here who also have Model A's, and possibly frequent the Model A forum of their choice...
... which leads to my question (and apologies if it's been asked and answered before, but all attempts to search "model a' said it was too common a term to return anything!):
What is the most 'equivalent' Model A forum to the MTFCA forums?
To provide some background; I have found the MTFCA forums, and those inhabiting them, to be consistently friendly, very helpful, and accepting of strange people living on the other side of the world. Also there's no requirement to be a member of the club to participate in the forums (which is one reason why I go to some effort to contribute more than I take), there's no hiding of information behind locked doors that are only admissible with the secret handshake, and the forum format/software is simple and straightforward.
However I also have a Model A, and may have a couple of things to contribute to that community at some stage, so I've occasionally looked for a suitable forum that operates similarly to here. For whatever reason I've never been able to settle upon the 'right' one and as some seem to be closed to the ordinary public I'm unable to evaluate them either. Hence wondering if anyone here had any insight that could assist my quest?
Thanks, Luke.
... which leads to my question (and apologies if it's been asked and answered before, but all attempts to search "model a' said it was too common a term to return anything!):
What is the most 'equivalent' Model A forum to the MTFCA forums?
To provide some background; I have found the MTFCA forums, and those inhabiting them, to be consistently friendly, very helpful, and accepting of strange people living on the other side of the world. Also there's no requirement to be a member of the club to participate in the forums (which is one reason why I go to some effort to contribute more than I take), there's no hiding of information behind locked doors that are only admissible with the secret handshake, and the forum format/software is simple and straightforward.
However I also have a Model A, and may have a couple of things to contribute to that community at some stage, so I've occasionally looked for a suitable forum that operates similarly to here. For whatever reason I've never been able to settle upon the 'right' one and as some seem to be closed to the ordinary public I'm unable to evaluate them either. Hence wondering if anyone here had any insight that could assist my quest?
Thanks, Luke.
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Is there a similar Model A forum?
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- First Name: Bob
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- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926 Runabout, 1930 Sport Coupe
- Location: Prescott, Arizona
- MTFCA Number: 32538
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Re: Is there a similar Model A forum?
VFF Vintage Ford Forum. Has an active and quite busy Model A forum.
Link https://www.vintagefordforum.com/
Link https://www.vintagefordforum.com/
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- First Name: Brent
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Re: Is there a similar Model A forum?
Just say "NO!" to Model A's !
More people are doing it today than ever before !
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- MTFCA Number: 52098
Re: Is there a similar Model A forum?
Yeah, Model A's are for those who can't drive T's
(And if my right hip keeps up I might need to join the dark side in the future because the gas peddle is easier to push in an A vs the brake in the T)
Socialism is resentment disguised as compassion enforced by tyranny disguised as tolerance.
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Re: Is there a similar Model A forum?
Jim & Bob, thanks for your suggestions - I'd run across the Fordbarn site before, but not sure about the VFF so will check that out.
I guess the MAFCA doesn't have a forum like the MTFCA (or perhaps it's a secret one, I seem to recall looking at one point), which is perhaps why it seems a bit harder to find 'the' preeminent Model A site. It will be interesting to see if there are any other suggestions, or further votes for the two so far.
Brent, well it's quite a bit late I'm afraid!
As it happens I find it's quite interesting to follow a line of (historic) vehicles and experience the model differences as people did back in the day. I did this with the many VW's I had and quite enjoyed 'trading up' my '60 Beetle to a '70 Beetle etc - lost the reserve tank but gained more precise steering, better brakes, and more power (in case anyone feels like trying out a 'dubby').
Richard, quite possibly there are people who think they can't drive a T but I figure that if say four or five people learnt to drive in each one that was made (total ~60M) then so should most people still be able to today In teaching people to drive my T I'd have to say there was a lot less gear-crunching than in the A...
Anyway I get the humour, and hope you can drive your T as long as you want; for me I really enjoy the panoply of crank starting the T and the requisite skill to drive it, but also approve the improved braking and bigger headlamps of the A. Yes, big headlamps do it for me!
I guess the MAFCA doesn't have a forum like the MTFCA (or perhaps it's a secret one, I seem to recall looking at one point), which is perhaps why it seems a bit harder to find 'the' preeminent Model A site. It will be interesting to see if there are any other suggestions, or further votes for the two so far.
Brent, well it's quite a bit late I'm afraid!
As it happens I find it's quite interesting to follow a line of (historic) vehicles and experience the model differences as people did back in the day. I did this with the many VW's I had and quite enjoyed 'trading up' my '60 Beetle to a '70 Beetle etc - lost the reserve tank but gained more precise steering, better brakes, and more power (in case anyone feels like trying out a 'dubby').
Richard, quite possibly there are people who think they can't drive a T but I figure that if say four or five people learnt to drive in each one that was made (total ~60M) then so should most people still be able to today In teaching people to drive my T I'd have to say there was a lot less gear-crunching than in the A...
Anyway I get the humour, and hope you can drive your T as long as you want; for me I really enjoy the panoply of crank starting the T and the requisite skill to drive it, but also approve the improved braking and bigger headlamps of the A. Yes, big headlamps do it for me!
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- First Name: Mark
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- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1925 cutdown PU, 1920 Dodge touring, 1948 F2 Ford flat head 6 pickup 3 speed
- Location: Portland Or
- MTFCA Number: 52564
- Board Member Since: 1999
Re: Is there a similar Model A forum?
I would 2ed the Fordbarn.com suggestion. It is a very active forum. Lots of good information there. If you want to do a search on a question, just put Fordbarn in front of your question, just like doing a search here.
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1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
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1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
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Re: Is there a similar Model A forum?
I enjoy that site even though I don't have one anymore:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=312839
They are friendly folks and have great information.
The V-8 Site has been good for my '35 too.
Rich
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=312839
They are friendly folks and have great information.
The V-8 Site has been good for my '35 too.
Rich
When did I do that?
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Re: Is there a similar Model A forum?
Its not a forum, but I have come to really enjoy the Paul Shinn utube channel. Paul is a knowledgeable Model A affictionado who does tech info, car shows, how-to's, etc. Very down to earth and practical stuff.
Paul and his wife recently drove one of their Model A's from central California to Kerrville, TX and return. Both drives were virtually non-stop except for fuel and fast food stops. No troubles reported for the entire trip.
https://www.youtube.com/user/paulshinn/videos
Paul and his wife recently drove one of their Model A's from central California to Kerrville, TX and return. Both drives were virtually non-stop except for fuel and fast food stops. No troubles reported for the entire trip.
https://www.youtube.com/user/paulshinn/videos
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Re: Is there a similar Model A forum?
Another guy here with both a T and an A. I like them both very much.
One of the things that I like best is comparing the two cars. Both are of excellent quality for their era and the sales confirmed that perception. I enjoy comparing and contrasting the engineering in the two cars and reflecting on how they were "just right" for the conditions at the time.
Overall, the T is built like a greyhound and the A is built like a bulldog.
One of the things that I like best is comparing the two cars. Both are of excellent quality for their era and the sales confirmed that perception. I enjoy comparing and contrasting the engineering in the two cars and reflecting on how they were "just right" for the conditions at the time.
Overall, the T is built like a greyhound and the A is built like a bulldog.