Hi, My name is Tim, and altho` my first venture into American cars of this age, not my first left ******. My first at aged 19 was a `74 Camaro. Not easy with very expensive Insurance and at a time when "Yanks" of any sort were frowned upon by everyone. Anyway, over the years I (and long suffering wife) have gone thro` an ***ortment of different types, including a 12 stint with a very peachy `57 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire. So now I have got my hands on a very complete and straight `31 Ford Coupe. Would like to go the `basic` late 40`s look and keep the banger, get rid of the fenders and put on some steels and W/walls. I am sure I will find all I need on here, so get ready for some questions Regards Tim
Hi Tim, welcome form 'Up North' You're right,you'll find all the info here that you may require,and some you may not! I'm pretty sure there'll be a social group for 'A's just have alook around. While you're at it pop in here. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/group.php?groupid=293 and say Hi!
Thanks I think all "Brits" know what its like trying to find early tin here in the UK. Hopefully, I will be able to work this on a smallish budget. Tim
Hi Tim...Welcome from Central Indiana...I lived in England back in the '70s for 2 or 3 years...Nice Place. S.T.
Hi guys, Thanks for the very warm welcome. As soon as I sort out some pix, I will post them up Regards Tim
Hello from North Norfolk Let's see some pic's of your coupe. Personally i'd stick to black wall tyres if you are going for a 40's look.
Well, having just had the chance to give the model A a good run this weekend, 2 things have struck me, and bear in mind my introduction. First, I am getting a heavy, car-wide vibration from @ 30mph upto 50 odd, but haven`t had time to give it a once over, but may suspect an engine mount. Second, its **** on fuel! My 6.1L `57 Olds` did almost double. I wasn`t expecting 40 mpg, but was hoping for a bit more than 11! So, would a good tune up help? I am not particularlay heavy footed Anybody got a simple answer? Other than that, I am very pleased with my purchase, and this is very comparable with other cars of similar vintage I have driven, except with much more torque. Regards Tim
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