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  1. Thanks Guys I'm in the process of restoring a 38 simplex servi-cycle and while browsing thru the AACA National Winners i discovered he had or maybe still has a 38 simplex and i wanted to talk to pat about it. Thanks very much Bennie
  2. couldn't determine where to post this, but i'm trying to contact Pat Mc Cann thanks
  3. it is an AACA First Junior, however the ODMA is the first show that i want to enter. Thanks
  4. I recently purchased a vehicle that has a First Junior and I want to show at the ODMA meet. What do i need to do?
  5. GUESS WHAT!!!!! i have an NOS spark plug for a 1948 harley 125cc and it's CAD plated.. where is it documented that this process was started in the 50's??????
  6. in answer to the first question....yes, second question.... yes. as stated earlier almost all categories were marked. i would think that as a A.G.N.M first prize and being nominated for a national award something must be right. also, and if you think something is incorrect and you won't tell me, there's no reason to show the bike again, but at this point it doesn't matter, i am my own judge now.
  7. Hello Again<BR>It's like i said, I WAS EXCITED as i had been a member of the AACA for 25+ years, but never had entered anything in an event until 1998. boy this was great, why had i waited so long, i had found a new adventure,..... but it wasn't to last. <BR> My bike was even nominated for a National Award, i didn't get it but it was an honor just ot get nominated. when i went for the SENIOR Grand national award i got cut in almost all categories and my bike looked as good as before if not better, everyone who looked at my bike was just as confused as i and any recourse just fell on deaf ears, so i just quit. I had NEW COKER tires (6 months old at the time) that had dry rot cracks and the team Captain said that a deduction would be taken. he also said they couldn't find anything else wrong and it shouldn't hurt. he also stated that some judges deducted and some didn't for the cracked tires. like i said i still felt good about getting a senior but it didn't happen. i might add, my friend has shown his vehicle all the way from the first junior thru senior grand national and many preservations since with cracked(dry rot) COKER tires.
  8. I had a very short career on showing a vehicle in competion. I still don't know why i got deductions in almost all categories for my motorcycle. i was as excited as a kid in a candy store when i won the FIRST JUNIOR, SENIOR, and the JUNIOR GRAND NATIONAL AWARDS and then my bubble was busted, as i said i still don't know what's incorrect about my bike, so it and all my other cars and motorcycles are now judged by me only. Unless so changes are made with the system i won't be there.
  9. BEWARE OF EBAY, A friend just purchased a 36 ford grille that was advertised as an original newly rechromed and had not been installed on a vehicle since being rechromed. several of us watched the bidding as we were interested. sent e-mail to the seller asking ..... if he was certain that it was an ORIGINAL 36 FORD grille, his response was that it WAS an ORIGINAL. My friend won the bid, paid $1455.00. it turns out to be a poor reproduction that i think was made in south america back in the 70's. He's stuck as the seller said he should have ask more questions and there seems to be no recourse for him thru Ebay.<BR> SO, i guess its buyer beware, if using an online auction service.
  10. Following is Virginia?s designation of a ?STREET ROD?:<P><BR>§ 46.2-747. Special license plates for street rods. <P>On receipt of an application, the Commissioner shall issue special license plates to owners of street rods. For the purposes of this section, "street rods" shall mean modernized private passenger motor<BR>vehicles either manufactured prior to 1949 or designed or manufactured to resemble vehicles<BR>manufactured prior to 1949. <P>(1985, c. 452, § 46.1-105.13; 1987, c. 696; 1989, c. 727.)<BR>---------------------------------------------<P><BR>this legislation was lobbied for by the street rodders of Virginia as there was no specialized plate for street rods. a street rod is a vehicle built before 1949. Vehicles after 1948 were called Street Machines In 1949 Automobiles went thru major changes, ?slab sides? as they are often referred to, no fenders, overhead valve engines, etc The National Street Rod Association guidelines so disignated this cut-off..<BR> In the early days of NSRA there were two Division, Street Rod and Street Machines. I don?t think there was much support for the street machine division and it was dropped sometime in the late seventies or early eighties. <BR> When Virginia allowed the use of YOM plates, this appealed to the Street Rodding Community more than the Street Rod designated Plates Most of the Street Rods you see on the road nowdays use this plate. <BR> I?ve attended many Street Rod events in the last 30 years and many of those vehicles attending are bone stock with exception of wheels and tires. these vehicles are welcome in both street rod and antique events (just change the wheels). Nowdays a majority of street rods have stock looking vehicles, including wheela and tires, these are referred to as ?Resto Rods?. My 36 Ford 3 window coupe was in this category.<P> <A HREF="http://www.nsra-usa.com/members.htm" TARGET=_blank>http://www.nsra-usa.com/members.htm</A> <BR>-------------------------------------------<P>Following is Virginia?s designation of an Antique Vehicle: <P>Vehicle Services: Antique Motor Vehicle<P> Antique and Vintage License Plates <P> If you own a passenger vehicle or motorcycle with a model year that is more than 25 model years old before January 1 of the current calendar year, you've got an antique! Depending on how you plan to use your vehicle, you may choose antique, vintage or any one of our standard license plates. Antique license plates are provided by DMV; vintage license plates are original Virginia license plates issued prior to 1976 that you<BR>provide. <P> Is your antique vehicle just for show?? <P> If you plan to use your antique vehicle solely as a collector's item, you may register your vehicle with antique license<BR>plates or permanent vintage license plates. <P> Registering your vehicle either of these ways limits your use of the vehicle to: <P> 1.Participation in antique car club activities, exhibits,tours, parades, and similar events. <BR> 2.Testing its operation, obtaining repairs or maintenance, transportation to and from events as described in number 1 above and for the occasional pleasure driving not to exceed 250 miles from your residence. <P> You may not, however, use your vehicle for general, daily transportation. This includes, but is not limited to, driving to and from work. <P> If you are providing vintage license plates, The issue year of the license plate must match the model year of the vehicle. <BR> DMV must inspect and approve their physical<BR>condition. <P> To register your vehicle with antique or permanent vintage license plates, DMV charges a one-time fee of $11.50. Use form VSA14. <BR> <BR> Your license plates will be valid for as long as your own the vehicle. You may not transfer your license plates to another<BR>vehicle, but you may surrender them to DMV and then register them to a different vehicle for an additional $11.50. Unless the vehicle was manufactured for one licensee plate only, you must display license plate on the front and the rear of your vehicle.<P> ?or do you plan to use it for everyday driving?<P> In order to enjoy unrestricted driving privileges in your antique vehicle, you'll need to provide vintage license plates and register your antique vehicle for general transportation purposes. Just like owning a modern vehicle, you'll have to:<P> Renew your vehicle registration every year or every other year (depending on whether you renew for one or two years), pay the same registration fee you would pay to purchase standard license plates. Display month and year decals on your vintage<BR>license plates. <BR> Obtain an annual safety inspection sticker for your vehicle.<P> If you own another vehicle of the same model year, you may transfer your general transportation vintage license plates to that vehicle.<BR> For more details about the use of antique or vintage license plates, visit Virginia Code Section 46.2-730.<P>So, based on the above my street rod is no different than any vehicle that is 25 or more years old.......and there is no abuse. <P>Bennie Howard<BR> AACA 414914<BR> AMCA 8025<BR> NSRA 039966<BR> KKOA 0628<BR> TRAACA Member<BR> PSRA Member
  11. I have just finished reading Terry's message on ABUSE of ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE license plates for about the 10th time and i'm irritated to say the least.<BR> I totally agree with 70 Electra, What is the PROBLEM???? <BR> Please re-read his last paragraph of his first response. I happen to own a 39 Nash which has a 74 chev engine and automatic trans, the car is now 62 and the engine is 27 years old. I think that says its an Antique Vehicle. Now the catch- it has YOM plates on it. I use this vehicle in the same manner in which you use yours and therefore i should have same right to use these plate as you have. I can use the Street Rod plate, However these plates are no different than using normal plate just an additional fee, or i can use the ANTIQUE PLATES(black or the new yellow). My hobby is Antique autos and Antique motorcycles, i just happen to like modern conviences in my ANTIQUE AUTO. How does this say ABUSE???<BR> You seem to be putting street rodders down, but if you think about it, street rodders are why the old car hobby is flourishing. I think if you survey the Antique Automotive Suppliers, you'll probably find Street rodders are a majority of the buyers.<BR> "WORK WITH US, NOT AGAINST US"<P> Bennie Howard <BR> AACA #414918<BR> AMCA #8025<BR> NSRA #039966<BR> KKOA #0628<BR> PSRA member<BR> TRAACA member <BR>
  12. I'm afraid i'll have to agree with my3buicks. just because a system has been in effect since 1952 doesn't mean its flawless. it also seems that if the judges can't find flaws or defects they haven't done a good job!!!!!!!!!
  13. i'll take the bridge instead. i sometimes make typo errors, but i'm just human.
  14. looking for a reasonably priced 1948 - 1953 jeepster to use as a daily driver<BR> howardb@visi.net
  15. i think as long as it is related to our hobby and it helps with the cost of this forum or any other related activity, i'm for it.<P>------------------<BR>
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