FAQ’s (frequently asked questions)

1. So you’re spending two and a half months driving eighty year old cars thirteen thousand miles while sleeping two in a four foot by eight foot box – are you crazy or what? Answer: Yes! Next question.

2. What modifications have you made to the cars?

Answer: For added safety seat belts were installed, the generator was switched to an alternator to provide improved lighting, and an overdrive makes it possible to negotiate modern traffic. The engines have the optional police car high compression engine heads and touring cam that were available in the thirties. For the most part the cars are the same as when they rolled off Henry Ford’s assembly line.

3. Why would you suffer the discomfort and risks of a trip like this when for the same money you could have taken a nice relaxing Alaskan cruise?

Answer: Refer back to question one.

4. What provisions have you made to protect yourselves from being eaten by a grizzly bear?

Answer: Each day we draw straws to see must wear the concrete sneakers.
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5. What happens if you break down?

Answer: if you’re talking about the cars we brought along a lot of extra parts, a screw driver, a pair of pliers, and a book on how to fix a Model A Ford. Wire and duct tape are available locally. If you’re referring to us, if we can make it to Canada we hear they have excellent free health care!

6. Why Model A Fords?

Answer: You drive what you have but these cars are reliable when maintained.Parts are readily available; mechanicals are easy to work on; they have a tremendous club member support system; and they are a blast to drive!

7. Did you make the campers and why?

Answer: In the Northwest finding lodging is often difficult and with an antique car you never know where you will be at the end of the day! We could not purchase a camper that would meet our needs and match the era of our car and tent camping was not permitted in the national parks that we planned to visit. The loaded campers had to weigh less than one thousand pounds to prevent strain on our original equipment forty hp engines. The campers are styled after 1930 Model A Ford station wagons. The interior layout is similar to the teardrop campers popular in the forties with sleeping for two upfront and a rear kitchenette accessible from the outside. They are small but surprisingly comfortable for average size adults but you better enjoy being
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6 thoughts on “FAQ’s (frequently asked questions)”

  1. We are following your progress here in Ky. and we hope you have a safe and trouble free trip. P.S. we are all very jealous. Taylor & Jackie and the whole West Ky. MARC club…

  2. We just came back from Yellowstone last night. Bob saw your article in Old Cars -Alaska or burst. When we were in Yellowstone last Wednesday, we saw your cars and Bob commented on the Kentucky plates. Now we say that you know how to have a great adventure and we are jealous of you bravery. Keep on trucking, have fun, and be safe!!!!!!

    Bob & Bonnie

  3. We have been following you on your trip thru our computer and we’re really enjoying it ! We also have a 1931 Ford Model A, but we have experienced some difficulties over the years. But, its running well now after about $5,000 and a lot of TLC and aspirins !!!! We’re really enjoying the scenery and your stories. Have fun, be well and Giddy Up !!!

    Jack and Janet C.

  4. Judy and I are keeping up with you some, so try to take a good train picture for me. Ha. Praying for you and wishing you best in everything. And Happy Fathers Day

  5. would have loved to have went with you. i did the pony express run with my wife and sister-in-law. lost a timing gear and had to replace it on route. hope you packed one also

  6. on your safe return would like a list of what you took with you for the trip. parts? tools? tires? would be interesting to know.

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