Model A
| Bondo makes the Diamond Tred News June 200 |
| YOUR EDITOR GETS HIS MODEL A |
| ON THE ROAD AGAIN! or THE PHOENIX BIRD RISES AGAIN |
| After many years, it was an absolute thrill to get my Model A on the road. Except for a few short trips around my area, to get the "bugs" out, I finally drove it some distance, to the Tech Day at Santa Fe Springs, on Sunday the 30th of April. It was a very exciting experience. The "A" ran great! of course I have a lot to do yet, but to experi- ence the excitement, joy & pride I felt, was worth all the frustration & work of bring- ing the car "back from the dead" The Model A is fun to drive, but it sure makes you appreciate power steering, air conditioning and all the other luxuries we have in our "modern iron". There are so many people I have to thank for helping and encouraging me in my restoration process. I know I'll leave soneone out, but I must thant all of those I can think of. A big thank you to: Jake Thomas, Wayne Switzer, Richard Flores, Norm Pickell, Bill Van Lowen B.J. Wellington, Terry Kestler, Cal Chesbrough, Bud Bartlett, |
| Steve Morris, Walt Dresler, Bob Bitters, "Bondo" Bud Swanson, Ron Smith, and to all of the members of Diamond Tread for their encouragement and friendship. I must also thank JoAnn for her patience, encouragement, help and interest on this Model A adventure! I am truly a wealthy Man! I look forward to hooking up the lights, getting the interior upholstered and a hundred & One other little things done on the A, but to also continue my association with Diamond Tread and to drive "Phoenix Bird". Also I would like to write about the his- tory of my "A", and how I came to be introduced to Diamond Tread. I think it would make for interesting reading, but this will do for now. Oh by the way, the Tech Day was great! Ken |
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