Braver than me.

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2013: Braver than me.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bill in Adelaida Calif on Sunday, December 01, 2013 - 03:16 pm:

Just passed a green 27 touring with wire wheels heading south on 101 in Los Angeles area by Woodman ave. I recognized that white knuckled grip and gritted teeth look from when I drive my T 40 mph. He was doing at least 60 :-)
Bill


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jim Weir on Sunday, December 01, 2013 - 03:38 pm:

You're a long way from home Bill. Are you driving your T on the freeway????
Jim


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jay - In Northern California on Sunday, December 01, 2013 - 03:43 pm:

I guess if you exude enough confidence it will form a force field around your T. I agree, braver then me!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bud Holzschuh - Panama City, FL on Sunday, December 01, 2013 - 04:38 pm:

My personal pucker number = 37


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dan B on Sunday, December 01, 2013 - 04:54 pm:

There was another thread not too long ago that correlated slow driving to not being confident. So I suppose we should embrace this sort of driving style.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Walt Berdan, Bellevue, WA on Sunday, December 01, 2013 - 05:07 pm:

I think we all have a speed where confidence fades into concern. That point of concern drives my personal limit. Those speeds vary a fair bit for me depending on which car I'm driving, the condition of the road, the weather, and the amount of traffic. I choose not to be the judge of how fast you should drive - your life, your car, and your ticket (whether it be for speeding or hindering).


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By KEN PARKER on Sunday, December 01, 2013 - 05:25 pm:

Luke C., .....Are you in Califunny?

Ken in Texas


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Norman T. Kling on Sunday, December 01, 2013 - 07:08 pm:

Must not have had a stock engine. A stock 27 touring would not exceed 50. I wonder if he had brakes? I would think that he would have modified 4 wheel brakes. Even so, it would be scary.

Norm


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Tom Carnegie on Sunday, December 01, 2013 - 07:16 pm:

Garrett Green? He can do 60 and his motor is stock (by Montana 500 rules).


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kirk Peterson on Sunday, December 01, 2013 - 07:43 pm:

Probably safer driving the T on the Ventura Fwy than on Ventura Blvd.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bill in Adelaida Calif on Sunday, December 01, 2013 - 08:18 pm:

My wife and I were on our way to see relatives this morning when we passed the T. I believe it to be a 27 as it had YOM plates on it. The engine sounded like a wound up stockish (technical term :-) ) engine. Very nice looking car.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Gene Carrothers Huntington Beach on Sunday, December 01, 2013 - 09:13 pm:

Tom of course you know Garrett and you both can do Over 60 with your stock T's..

On the Cal Dreamin tour I drove back to our motel from Pismo Beach with another club member, he was driving A crank center door and my '12 Torpedo. We cruised the whole way down between 45 and 65. Was very light traffic and a nice smooth straight road. Both of our cars are in top condition and inspected often.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Wayne Sheldon, Grass Valley, CA on Sunday, December 01, 2013 - 11:48 pm:

The '16 center-door sedan I had? I was twice clocked at 55 mph in it. I never did have it quite wide open throttle.
I agree with Walt B, I do not generally encourage people to drive their Ts faster than they feel comfortable with.
Just, drive carefully, and enjoy, W2


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