Preparing for the Tour

For four years I have anxiously waited for the Natchez Trace Tour to begin. I first encountered the Trace when my wife and I decided to travel it home from Nashville four years ago. The entire time we drove it, I could only think what a perfect MODEL A ROAD it is, no traffic signals or stop signs. No commercial vehicles and little traffic. The scenery wasn't bad either.

For me, the tour began early April when I decided a thorough inspection of the Model A and complete servicing was necessary. Five weeks later, after removing the engine twice, repairing a cracked block, a new pressure plate, 4 new tires and rebuilding the brake service shaft, I was able to drive the A for 200 miles at the Poor Boy Tour in Texas with no problems.

Now it's time for a good washing and packing and on Wednsday, April 6, we will hit the road for the 220 mile drive to Natchez where we will meet up with others to make the drive to Nashville for the start of the actual tour.