Arland

Probably a little too new for your collection.

Agree that a salvage title raises many red flags for paperwork and the condition of the car.

Rhode Island made a complete set of wiring harnesses for my 56 Chrysler 300. They were some of the most perfect reproduction pieces I have seen with all the correct wire covering, color, length, and connectors that matched the original harness to the letter. The wire transfer requirement is phony since these folks are genuine contributors to our old car hobby.

Where did you post the pictures?

I have done neon as a hobby for about twenty years and that does look different than professional cans from that era and the peeling front surface is unusual. It can be repaired but the tricky part is shipping and handling after it is fixed. Shipping a broken sign is still tricky trying to make sure there is no additional damage. Unfortunately, once I fixed it, I would want to keep it :-)

Under the 'How it Works' button they explain how they set up a reserve with the owner. The difference is that BaT doesn't indicate when a reserve is met so the bidding continues until the auction expires.

John, I'll take the fan clutch. PM the contact info so I can arrange payment. Arland

This thread was well intended to encourage all members to participate in the voting process. All members would do well not to turn it into a dueling endorsements thread. This has nothing to do with any of the candidates just the main purpose of encouraging participation without getting political.

Thanks for the model designation - I forgot to put it in the ad. You would have to contact the owner for any other details.

Thanks for the model designation - I forgot to put it in the original ad. You would have to contact the owner for any other details.

THIS IS NOT MY CAR. A buddy of mine sent these pictures of his neighbor's car. Some folks on this forum identified it as a 1930 CJ6 Chrysler. If you are interested in this unrestored car, please contact PETER BALDWIN at (970) 249-7886 he is located in Colorado.

THIS IS NOT MY CAR. A friend sent these pictures of his neighbors car that is for sale. Some folks on this board identified it as a 1930 CJ6 Chrysler. If you are interested in this unrestored car, please contact PETER BALDWIN at (970) 249-7886 he is located in Colorado.

Thank you! Any thoughts on value as it sits is appreciated.

My friends neighbor in Colorado has decided to sell a car and they don't know exactly what it is or how much it may be worth. Any and all help identifying and valuing this car is appreciated. Feel free to comment on what you see because you won't hurt my feelings.......

The map attached to the ad shows it located between Richmond, VA and Washington DC...................

Steve, Couldn't agree more about bias tires and Washington freeways................................ Arland

The topic seems to center on appearance, judging deductions, and the difference in ride quality of radial vs. bias ply. Regarding Coker radial tires: If you want to use them for a show car, they will probably suffice. If you drive your car a lot like I do, never put a set of Coker tires on it. Every Coker radial that has been on one of my driven cars has either had the tread separate or the sidewalls crack. Diamondback has proven to be an excellent radial for old cars and new cars alike so that is what I use. Just my .02.....................

Eric, PM sent. Arland

If you do much driving with your Riviera, please consider buying tires NOT made by Coker. Lots of bad experience on a personal level as well as other car friends.

Thanks for the follow up details.

Thanks for the contact info. The link doesn't seem to work so the phone numbers are the best bet.

Looking for a lead or a source to buy headliner material, headliner retainers, and a tailgate handle for a 57 Caballero. Any and all leads appreciated. Arland

That 67 'California' script sure looks large and heavy compared to the 67 'Sport Wagon' script.

The conversation / debate about parking cars has been interesting to watch and listen to but it may be helpful if the two opposing camps acknowledge the difference between a car ‘show’ and a ‘judged meet’. Car shows such as cruise-ins, show and shines, good guys, etc. are much looser and freely structured events that have votes cast by participants and have no real reason to place cars in any particular order or grouping. A judged meet that has formal judging by teams of judges using a structured point system that is based on originality and condition do benefit from planned parking. For the parking critics that don’t see the need for this, it is helpful to understand the logistics of organizing, planning, administering, staffing, and executing the process of formal judging. Can you have a judged meet with unstructured parking? Absolutely, but it is logistically disorganized, more difficult and time consuming for the judging process. Before anyone posts a comment about not being significant or helpful having cars grouped together, if you have conducted a multiple day, formally judged event using a point system involving hundreds of cars, it should be clear that it is very helpful to have cars grouped in a logical and convenient manner to expedite the judging process. It is also helpful to have cars with previous legitimate provenance (BCA gold, silver, bronze, heritage or AACA junior, senior, etc) grouped together as a resource for owners and a reference for judges to observe regarding original details, finishes, etc. If you haven’t conducted an event of this size and complexity, this may not make much sense. There seems to be finger pointing at the BCA board and references to individuals as the originators of this perceived unfriendly parking concept. Generally speaking, most large car organizations that conduct formal, structured judging meets using a point system based on originality, correctness and condition, park cars in logical groupings to aid in the process. The big difference between those organizations and the BCA is the amount of parking complaints that exists in the BCA. There was an unfortunate parking situation that took place at a BCA national meet several years ago but that was not a planned slight to any member, marginalization of any group of cars, nor was it a conspiracy against anyone or any car(s). Could the organizers kept a closer eye on the venue before the event took place? Yes. I participated in a national meet at a very attractive venue and when we all showed up to place the cars on the judging field lawn, there was an enormous tent set up with a full symphony orchestra practicing at all hours of the day and night. Nobody was offended or upset we all just worked around it and enjoyed our time together. Things like this sometime just happen so everyone needs to let it go and get over it. It is still confounding that very vocal members who want to emphasize the camaraderie and socializing aspect of the BCA by quoting bylaws feel that their ability to enjoy a meet is so dependent on where their car is parked. It seems like seeing old friends, getting to view hundreds of Buicks, and enjoying the sights and sounds of the surrounding area should more than make up for the spot that any particular car is parked in. No matter how you lay out a judging field, some cars are going to be parked farthest away from any perceived center of activity or away from a buddy on the field. Do they have a right to complain and not renew? Absolutely, but you don’t get martyr status by doing so. On the other hand if any member of any car club does not agree with the rules, policies, or procedures of an event as set forth by the organizers then they should not participate. If any car owner’s level of enjoyment is mainly based on where their car gets parked during a judged meet, I am reminded of the statement made by one of the founding members of one of the most demanding judging car organizations in the hobby: “Some people will complain if you crap ice cream” That used to sound cynical but tends to ring true over the years. Every member could potentially benefit by having as many members and cars as possible participating in all BCA events but only if everyone recognizes what the event is and what is required to participate. There is a way to voice complaints and suggestions but talking louder, using larger print or a bold typestyle, doesn’t add any more merit to an idea. Being a local chapter member and seeing some suggestions in writing and listening to certain members at events such as the membership meeting at the Portland, Oregon BCA national meet proves again that even when a member does have a valid point, idea or suggestion, it can get lost when the presentation leaves almost everything to be desired. Just as in any other organization, change can be effected by joining in, becoming part of the process and striving to make changes within the existing structure. The easiest job in the world is being a critic but people find out when they actually do all the work involved with putting on a large judged meet that it is easier to be the clown that it is to run the circus. Find an organization and local chapter that puts a high priority on what you like to do and join it so there won’t be any need to complain about the type of activities or the way they are administered. Hopefully it is the BCA but if it isn’t, maybe some other organization will make for a happy and productive member.

I much prefer the novel by his long time competitor: Tiger's Revenge by Claude Balls