"JR1" (type35bugatti)
12/22/2014 at 11:24 • Filed to: Model T driving school
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"JR1" (type35bugatti)
12/22/2014 at 11:24 • Filed to: Model T driving school | 2
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Unfortunately my grandparents won't be here for Christmas or my birthday. So I got my birthday present early and on July 19, 2015 I get to go to the Gilmore classic car museum in Michigan and drive a Ford model T first time ever. I'm really looking forward to it , it should be an experience to drive a car that's almost 100 years old.
Has anyone ever been and if so was it worth it. PS in the future look for a review on this driving school but it's not going to be here for another seven months sorry!
Sn210
> JR1
12/22/2014 at 11:27 |
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this is a thing?! That's awesome!
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JR1
> Sn210
12/22/2014 at 11:28 |
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Yes it is! A very fun thing I am sure. Not only to I get to go to the driving school I get to see all the awesome cars at the Gilmore Muesum!
E. Julius
> JR1
12/22/2014 at 11:29 |
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I've been to the Gilmore three times—phenomenal. The permanent collection mostly focuses on prewar cars, and they have some real stunners. A good variety and it's in a beautiful setting as well. I did a little write up on it in my post on the Upper Midwest Oppo.
http://uppermidwest.kinja.com/best-in-the-mi…
I've wanted to do the Model T driving school for a while, I can't wait to hear how it goes! Regardless, I know you'll have a great time. Enjoy it!
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Sn210
> JR1
12/22/2014 at 11:33 |
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*adds to bucket list*
CalzoneGolem
> JR1
12/22/2014 at 11:39 |
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I hear that they are amazingly complex to drive.
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JR1
> CalzoneGolem
12/22/2014 at 11:40 |
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Something tells me by your picture you already know!
Jk ramblinrover informed me it is an on s10 frame.
RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> JR1
12/22/2014 at 11:41 |
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You'd think so, but Rat-L-Trap is actually on an S-10 frame, IIRC.
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RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> JR1
12/22/2014 at 11:41 |
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Haven't been, but have driven a Model T.
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JR1
> RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
12/22/2014 at 11:47 |
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It was fun right? Right??
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CalzoneGolem
> JR1
12/22/2014 at 11:47 |
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Nah that's a Model A with s-10 guts.
An S-10 is easy to drive.
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RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> JR1
12/22/2014 at 11:48 |
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Oh yes. Just don't forget to lean the opposite direction that the car does around turns. It's the proper way to Like A Sir the whole thing. Also, don't drive it into a parking slot that will require a sudden stop - stopping is hard and doesn't come naturally, and you may go through a back wall/over a curb.
Haase
> JR1
12/22/2014 at 11:51 |
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Gimore is probably the best automotive museum I have ever been to...
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JR1
> Haase
12/22/2014 at 11:57 |
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That's good to know! I've been to two other the ACD and Henry Ford so I have high hopes.
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JR1
> CalzoneGolem
12/22/2014 at 12:00 |
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An S10 is easy to drive it's my DD. Does your A have a 4.3 V6 in it? That's a torquey little engine
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JR1
> RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
12/22/2014 at 12:01 |
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Haha ok I will keep that in mind. I am not sure what the driving school course looks like I assume it won't require a lot of tough negotiating around parking lots
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RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> JR1
12/22/2014 at 12:03 |
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I sent it roaring into my dad's cousin's garage, and was like "oh yeah - the column throttle!" and hit it and the brake handle just in time. Derp.
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CalzoneGolem
> JR1
12/22/2014 at 12:08 |
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Yup a 4.3 with a carb. It is sitting where the tranny cross member was.
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JR1
> CalzoneGolem
12/22/2014 at 14:18 |
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No shit? That is pretty cool