John_Mereness Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, keiser31 said: I can be a finicky perfectionist when it comes to calling out details sometimes. It is fine - they will end up with a better car and if they chose to correct then it is one more complaint that they will not hear at show, time to sell, or .... I classify it as falling under phrase such as: "It Takes a Village." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Just now, Restorer32 said: Once had a fellow call me from California regarding a set of stainless Packard top irons we made for him. His complaint? The rivets we made for his top were 20 thousand bigger in diameter than the originals. You can make the rivets on mine + or + the size of the original, as long as you apply engineering your smarts and strongly feel that is what is needed for a well engineered part. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 " we still buy old open cars with no creature comforts. " and wear hair shirts. " to much to say " Just read and type very fast. Also more entertaining that yet another Roadkill repeat. Prefer fixing things and reporting on how but mostly in marque forums. Doubt that many care here that a HELLA 007793041 50A can replace an unobtainium Bosch 0 332 002 175. This forum is mainly for humour and entertainment (was an AACA member for years before realizing this forum existed. OTOH worked for GM during the Glory Years and know how these cars were built. Didn't always work so slipstreamed a lot of fixes. Have no doubt some would prefer a car that had the failed part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalowed Bill Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I've learned that all car people, regardless of where they live, respond to cars the same way. Our hobby is not even continent specific. It transcends language, age and geography. Speaking of geography, I've also come to appreciate how provincial some people's view of the world really is. Some folks really should get out more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithb7 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I get the feeling this supposed to be a parody on crazy things we've learned by visiting this AACA site. I don't really have much to complain or joke about. I've found wonderful helpful people here. This site is part of my regular routine. If I step away from this AACA site and talk about the vintage culture in general I'd have lots to say: - Stock powertrain is no good. You need an overdrive unit and shorter gears in the rear end to keep up with modern traffic. - Old cars keeping up with modern traffic is a great thing. Lack of any safety issues is irrelevant - All stock brakes and all bias tires suck. - 6V systems are terrible. They must be removed at once and everything tossed away. Replace with a complete 12V system - Dual carbs, intake manifolds, headers, and dual exhaust will bring the babes around - Paint, wax, chrome, rims, window tint and addressing the general appearance of a vintage car is way more of a priority than any mechanical or safety repairs I happen to disagree with every statement above. Yet for many, this seems to be the only way to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I’ve learned this hobby is full of good people and is just plain fun! dave s 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 "I’ve learned this hobby is full of good people and is just plain fun!" +1 but it is just so much fun to pull some chains..." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I have also learned that there is always more to learn about these old vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, keithb7 said: I get the feeling this supposed to be a parody on crazy things we've learned by visiting this AACA site. I don't really have much to complain or joke about. I've found wonderful helpful people here. This site is part of my regular routine. If I step away from this AACA site and talk about the vintage culture in general I'd have lots to say: - Stock powertrain is no good. You need an overdrive unit and shorter gears in the rear end to keep up with modern traffic. - Old cars keeping up with modern traffic is a great thing. Lack of any safety issues is irrelevant - All stock brakes and all bias tires suck. - 6V systems are terrible. They must be removed at once and everything tossed away. Replace with a complete 12V system - Dual carbs, intake manifolds, headers, and dual exhaust will bring the babes around - Paint, wax, chrome, rims, window tint and addressing the general appearance of a vintage car is way more of a priority than any mechanical or safety repairs I happen to disagree with every statement above. Yet for many, this seems to be the only way to go. Just keep in mind Keith , you are only dealing with what many would consider " newer cars " regarding the O.D. and ring and pinion changes. Otherwise I do generally agree with your post. Many " Old" cars; even early Classic era cars, can benefit from a final drive ratio change for higher speed situations. And aftermarket ,high speed ring and pinion gears are probably more common than you think in the " big boy " cars. Some cars had good brakes when new , and some were lacking braking power even in the 35 M.P.H. world of the past. Just look at how popular things like Rocky Mountain brake conversions are with the Model T guys. And they have been on the market since the 1920's . Never one size fits all, at least not in my world. But yes, lots of ill informed people out there. If you are ever passing through the Mainland try to stop in. My house rebuild is a bit less chaotic these days. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Good closed sedans often and regularly auction for more money than roadsters and other open cars. But then again, good looking closed cars are very, very rare. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I have learned that some people won't wear a mask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 candidates for the Darwin Awards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doozer Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Ed is really mean to A.J. However he is really nice to everyone else. Except maybe Grimy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) Grimy is a great guy, and we see eye to eye on most things.....and have the same distorted sense of humor. Also, he is a Veteran, can’t remember if it’s the Prince Phillips war, or Metacomet's War ........ but anyone who fought with flint locks and long bow’s deserves respect. AJ on the other hand, is my low class, low end sidekick at Pebble and Amelia. I have to have someone to clean the mud off the chassis............and to be fair, he is a decent guy, with a great wife and nice family....what they see in him is beyond me. How do I get away with this stuff with him? Easy, I work on his cars for free.......so he tolerates me....to an extent. If any other forum member would like similar abuse, just PM me, and I can start in on you also.😎 It’s too bad that bad language and personal attacks are not allowed......or I would really lay it on thick.......but that’s what the HAMB is for..... Sad as it is to say........the above is humor....don’t get bent over it. Edited August 25, 2020 by edinmass (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 19 minutes ago, Doozer said: Ed is really mean to A.J. However he is really nice to everyone else. Except maybe Grimy. No worries here--Fast Eddie and I keep each other sort-of honest.... 2 minutes ago, edinmass said: Grimy is a great guy, and we see eye to eye on most things.....and have the same distorted sense of humor. Also, he is a Veteran, can’t remember if it’s the Prince Phillips war, or Metacomet's War ........ but anyone who fought with flint locks and long bow’s deserves respect. It was the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC), Ed, how many times do I have to tell you? I'll send you some Prevagen for your birthday.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 10 minutes ago, Grimy said: No worries here--Fast Eddie and I keep each other sort-of honest.... It was the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC), Ed, how many times do I have to tell you? I'll send you some Prevagen for your birthday.... I would forget to take it........by the way, what about the 350 bucks you borrowed? 😝 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) I thought you were going to say AJ cleaned the mud off your shoes. Edited August 25, 2020 by SC38DLS (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Ed, it's $530 that the dyslexic you owes ME! Buy Prevagen now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, SC38DLS said: I thought you were going to say AJ cleaned the mud off your shoes. Best laugh I had since COVID 19 came out.......🤣 Edited August 26, 2020 by edinmass (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 7 hours ago, charlier said: I believe that the giant meet you described usually takes place at Fall Hershey after 5:00 PM in the Flea Market (except for this year). 😁 For 49 years I have been at the fall meet......this would have been my 50th.........we never party or have anything left after 5pm. Humping tons of junk, walking countless miles, and carrying heavy iron treasures mean we never consume alcoholic beverages at Hershey...sad but true. One beer at 7pm and I would pass out till 6am thr next morning. The rituals we do there never vary hot, cold, rain, dry, Hershey must be walked......every row of it. My feet are getting sore just typing this. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Your feet hurt because AJ didn’t clean the mud off your shoes very well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I have learned that Marvel Mystery Oil will apparently cure any engine problem and that is is apparently possible to do a show quality paint job with rattle cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 49 minutes ago, Restorer32 said: I have learned that Marvel Mystery Oil will apparently cure any engine problem and that is is apparently possible to do a show quality paint job with rattle cans. You forgot the engine rebuild in a can that fixes bad rings, valves, and bearings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 3 hours ago, edinmass said: You forgot the engine rebuild in a can that fixes bad rings, valves, and bearings. Baffles me when I see this stuff on auto supply store shelves - it is actually a national industry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 "You forgot the engine rebuild in a can that fixes bad rings, valves, and bearings." Been watching Roadkill ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flivverking Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 What I have learned is the confirmation/validation of my 45 year opinion(which I am ridiculed and held in comtempt for) is that, though it takes a certian amount of intelligence to execute the tasks involved with repair,rebuilding ,restoring ,or even owning vintage automobiles ,making the choice of doing so is Not necessarily a sign of intelligance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Man Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 When there is no other way available to figure out how it works, 5 or 6 of you have all ready done it twice. I know I have cars running and driving because of the help I have received here. Thanks again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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