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It never ceases to amaze me how the thumbs go up and the waves and smiles come out when we're driving one of the 'old' cars. (Mine are 42 and 54.) It does bring on a feeling of pride and gratification for all the effort.
About the speed of a four: it seems to me the question isn't how fast can it go; but rather the question should be 'how fast can it STOP.'
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I agree with 42bill. The warm fuzzies from the smiles and waves are great. Nothing like a Sunday drive in the country with the locals enjoying the show. Most of them have never seen a car that is 75+ years old on the street. BTW my '27 is good for about 35 mph, after that the car and its owner get nervous.
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Stopping is a big factor for sure, The brakes are one thing, but when you can lock down all four wheels the really major factor seems to be those little skinny tires. Ha!
"where the rubber meets the road"
there isn't a lot of rubber meeting the road.
After all it isn't supposed to be a road race, Go to Indy or Riverside if you want to race!
just stay off roads that have a minimum speed limit, drive with the windows down and enjoy the drive!
Life's a long winding trail, love Jesus and ride a good horse!
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Mack: I understand they're all together 'different' cars (and tires) but your 'rubber on the road' idea also 'works' for moderately oversized tires on your 68. Ala our earlier thoughts about the 15' wheels and P235's - like I had on my 68 convertible.
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Right on 42bill, I am itching to get some of those on the 68, I almost bought a set of 17" wire wheels for the '28 but decided if I wanted a car with 17" wire wheels I should get a newer car.
We will chug along with the '28 just the way she came out of the Janesville plant in May of 1928, little skinny tires and all!
Life's a long winding trail, love Jesus and ride a good horse!
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Originally posted by MrMack:
Right on 42bill, I am itching to get some of those on the 68, I almost bought a set of 17" wire wheels for the '28 but decided if I wanted a car with 17" wire wheels I should get a newer car.
We will chug along with the '28 just the way she came out of the Janesville plant in May of 1928, little skinny tires and all! Not only that, you would get EVEN MORE people that tell you "Hey, Nice Model A!" -R 
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WELL! That is a thought. You can tell a roaring four from a clucking four any day!
Life's a long winding trail, love Jesus and ride a good horse!
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