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Not all flat glass cutters/finishers are created equal. If you want a quality job, be sure the edges are finished as original or you may not like the finished product. Some of the "Local" finishers do not provide the quality of edge finish antique car owners expect. If you can not find someone in Seattle with a quality product, there are several venders on the internet who have the original patterns and ship at a reasonable cost. Bob Beers Visit my website at: Bob's Vintage Cars 1933 Chevrolet 1962 Triumph TR4 1984 BMW 633 CSi

On the main AACA web page go to "Publications" near the top of the page, select the "Judging Guidelines" dropdown, then select "2010 Official Judging Guidelines" for some info. There is a basic description of the class on page 51 along with a copy of the HPOF form used on page 48. The guidelines basically say you need a score of 65% to be HPOF cerfified. The judges look at approximately 28 categories on each car to be certified. On initial certification you receive an HPOF badge for display on the front of the car and a wall plaque with the HPOF badge, a brass plate with your name, make and year of your car, and 24 spaces for small show tags. After initial certification, you will be recertified at subsequent shows to insure you have not made significant modifications. The small brass tags given each time the car is recertified and displayed on the plaque. I enter my 1933 Chevrolet in HPOF at Hershey. Bob Beers Visit my website at: Bob's Vintage Cars 1933 Chevrolet 1962 Triumph TR4 1984 BMW 633CSi

Green Spark Plug Company Ltd has AC 104 plugs. Their website is: Green Spark Plug Co Ltd - Search Green is in the UK and I have purchased Lodge CNY plugs for my Triumph from them. The AC 104 plugs are 2.75 pounds each and at the current exchange rate of around $1.50 to the pound that comes out to around $4.10 each. As I recall the shipping was around $15. They currently have 11 in stock. Bob Beers Check out my website at: Bob's Vintage Cars AACA, VCCA, VTR, TRA 1933 Chevrolet 1962 Triumph TR4 1984 BMW 633 CSi

I am currently restoring a Triumph TR4 and agree with everything Dave@Moon said including a preference to The Roadster Factory. I guess second on my list is Victoria British, then Moss. Some other info I have heard but not confirmed is that the Roadster Factory interiors are made as original, including heat sealed seams on the seat and interior panels; where as the Moss interiors are stitched seams. I personally feel the stitched seams look better, but am planning at this time on going with the Roadster factory interior for a more original look. Remember this is Triumph info I am giving you and you may want to do some research for an MG. Bob Beers (Vila) Visit my website at: Bob's Vintage Cars AACA, VCCA, VTR, TRA 1933 Chevrolet 1962 Triumph TR4 1984 BMW 633 CSi

"And, just how many non-detergent oils "back in the day" had zinc in them ?" Don't know, and don't care Bob Beers AACA, VCCA, VTR, TRA, CPTC 1933 Chevrolet 1962 Triumph TR4 1984 BMW 633 CSi

Desoto Frank, I believe you and I are in agreement. Quality Multi grade oil, etc, etc. I have also read high zinc content is that important on vintage cars except for new/rebuilt engines for the first few oil changes. As far as Catalytic Converters in the one previous statement, how many 1967 Buicks, 1933 Chevrolets, or 1962 Triumph TR4 have you seen with one? Bob Beers AACA, VCCA, VTR, TRA, CPTC 1933 Chevrolet 1962 Triumph TR4 1984 BMW 633 CSi

Helfen Yes Valvoline did say that the VR1 Racing oil had the "highest" ZDDP, but according to Valvoline the Durablend was only slightly lower in ZDDP content. There were other reasons, which I can no longer recall, that convinced me to pick Durablend . The "highest" ZDDP is not a cure all. Bob Beers AACA, VCCA, VTR, TRA, CPTC 1933 Chevrolet 1962 Triumph TR4 1984 BMW 633 CSi

I have to agree with Desoto Frank, I even use SM rated Valvoline Durablend 10W30 oil in my 1933 Chevrolet. Why did they use non-detergent single grade oil back in the day, because they did not have multi-grade detergent oil. As far as the ZDDP, pick a brand and email the manufacture asking about the ZDDP content. Specifically ask which oils have the highest ZDDP. That is what I did with Valvoline and I got a nice email back explaining the content in their different oils. I have owned my 33 Chevy for over 38 years and it used to have an overheating problem no mater what I did. After switching to the Durablend the problem when away due to the reduced friction and I have not had a problem since then. You should not have to go this far, but when I initial switched my 33 to a detergent oil I removed the oil pan and valve cover to clean them out as there was 3/4 inch of sludge in the pan and a layer of gunk on the top of the head. Bob Beers AACA, VCCA, VTR, TRA, CPTC 1933 Chevrolet 1962 Triumph TR4 1984 BMW 633 CSi

I'm not sure where you are located, but I have heard this place has a good reputation. Oak Bows 122 Ramsey Ave Chambersburg, PA 17201 United States 717-264-2602 Bob Beers Mechanicsburg, PA AACA, VCCA, VTR, TRA, CPTC 1933 Chevrolet 1962 Triumph TR4 1984 BMW 633 CSi

Also check all the grounding points; battery to chassis, chassis to engine, etc. I'm a fan of the 8 volt battery. The same one has been in my 1933 Chevrolet for over 12 years and I have never had to recharge it or keep a Battery Tender on it over the winter. I can park the car in October after the Hershey car show and go out in April and it will start right up . The original 943J Generator with a generator cutout is putting out 8.1 volts with the car at cruising speed so the cars electrical parts would be seeing 8 volts anyways. I have never had to "Tweek" anything on this car. No extra battery switches either, and I have not changed a bulb in 10 years either. The original Delco 714L starters on early Chevrolets were always slow cranking from new on 6 volts. In any case, I would call it personal preference after you have looked into all other issues that could cause slow cranking. Bob Beers AACA, VCCA, VTR, TRA, CPTC 1933 Chevrolet 1962 Triumph TR4 1984 BMW 633 CSi

I find the way you posted this irritating. Why not just one posting? Bob

1925 or 26. Bob Beers AACA, VCCA, TRA, VTR, CPTC 1933 Chevrolet 1962 Triumph TR4 1984 BMW 633 CSi

:cool: I would like to buy an original factory BMW 6 series service/repair manual that covers at least the 633CSi and up to at least the 1984 model year. It can be an original or copy of the original BMW Factory manual, but no CDs or off brand manuals please. I have done hours and hours of web searching and the only one I have ever seen was listed on Ebay around 6 years ago and I missed the high bid. Check out my website at: Bob's Vintage Cars Bob Beers AACA, VCCA, TRA, VTR, CPTC 1933 Chevrolet 1962 Triumph TR4 1984 BMW 633CSi<!-- google_ad_section_end --><!-- google_ad_section_end -->

:cool: I would like to buy an original factory BMW 6 series service/repair manual that covers at least the 633CSi and up to at least the 1984 model year. It can be an original or copy of the original BMW Factory manual, but no CDs or off brand manuals please. I have done hours and hours of web searching and the only one I have ever seen was listed on Ebay around 6 years ago and I missed the high bid. Check out my website at: Bob's Vintage Cars Sorry, I own both British and German cars and though I was in Germany when I posted this. Bob Beers AACA, VCCA, TRA, VTR, CPTC 1933 Chevrolet 1962 Triumph TR4 1984 BMW 633CSi<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

:cool: I would like to buy an original factory BMW 6 series service/repair manual that covers at least the 633CSi and up to at least the 1984 model year. It can be an original or copy of the original BMW Factory manual, but no CDs or off brand manuals please. I have done hours and hours of web searching and the only one I have ever seen was listed on Ebay around 6 years ago and I missed the high bid. Check out my website at: Bob's Vintage Cars Bob Beers AACA, VCCA, TRA, VTR, CPTC 1933 Chevrolet 1962 Triumph TR4 1984 BMW 633CSi

To aacaliferr. Whose comment above are you refering to and what do you mean by: What information did you find from the Cowl tag ?

Try the Triumpn TR6 listing at Roadster factory: Roadster Factory: Steering Column Switches And Horns :TR6 Assembly Manual Volume 2 (page 28) Bob Beers AACA, VCCA, VTR, TRA, CPTC 1933 Chevrolet 1962 Triumph TR4 1984 BWM 633CSi

Years ago the codes were listed in a VCCA Generator & Distributor article . Job Number: 31569 means the car is a 1931 Special Sedan. 31 for the year and 569 for the Special Sedan The K designates the Kansas City plant, which is where the car was made. Trim Code 3 is for: Plush Cushions Backs and Plush Sides Paint Code 76 is for: Hood Boatswain Blue - Duco 2463207 Hood Moulding Black - Duco 2462503 Hood Stripe Cream Medium - V.E.P. 2154 *Wire Wheels - Black Enamel *Wire Wheels Cream Medium- Dulux 202 Body-Upper Black - Duco 2462503 Body-Lower Boatswain Blue - Duco 2463207 Body Mouldings Black - Duco 2462503 Sill Moulding Boatswain Blue - Duco 2463207 Body Moulding Stripe Cream Medium - V.E.P. 2154 Front Pillar Cover Boatswain Blue - Duco 2463207 Instrument Panel Black - Duco 2462503 Instrument Panel Depression Boatswain Blue - Duco 2463207 Sunshade Panel Black - Duco 2462503 Window Offsets Boatswain Blue - Duco 2463207 *Optional Colors. Bob Beers AACA, VCCA, VTR, TRA, CPTC 1933 Chevrolet 1962 Triumph TR4 1984 BMW 633CSi

Contact Jesser's Classic Keys at: Jesser's Classsic Keys -About Keys They have the largest selection of keys I have seen for vintage cars. If it has the code stamped somewhere on the lock or existing key they may be able to cut the key blank using the code. Bob Beers AACA, VCCA, VTR, TRA 1933 Chevrolet 1962 Triumph TR4 1984 BMW 633CSi

From a PA resident This was quite a while back, but I bought my 1933 Chevrolet back in 1971 and got the PA Purple plate on the car from the previous owner. I don't know how close you live to Harrisburg, but your best bet is to visit the PennDOT building off of I-83 in HBG. I bought a 2003 BMW Z3 last spring from a woman and her middle initial was wrong on the title. Since the lending bank had the title she did not know of the error until they sent it to her. The notary told her she would have to submit paperwork to have her name corrected prior to notarizing the sale even though the address and everything else was correct. Instead, her and I met at PennDOT and completed the sale in several minutes. We did not even need to have anything notarized since we were both there and had ID. When I registered my Triumph TR4 last year no inspection was required, all PennDOT wanted was photos of both sides and the front and back. Again I went to the PennDOT building in HGB. Bob Beers AACA, VCCA, VTR, TRA, CPTC 1933 Chevrolet 1962 Triumph TR4 1984 BMW 633CSi

36 HP would be correct. I owned a 1960 VW from 1968 - 72 while I was in college that was 36 HP. 1960 was also the year VW increased the HP. I am not sure, but I believe the beginning of the year used the 36 HP engine while the end of the year had the increased HP engine. The max speed for my 36 HP VW was 58 mph unless I was drafting a semi.

I plan on showing my BMW 633CSi at Hershey next year (2010), but am not sure what class to register it in. I was told 27p for 1984 production vehicles. This does not seem correct to me, but I can not find another class that would seem appropriate. It is my understanding that the original BMW 6 series was not produced on an assemble line, but rather at a fixed assembly location where the parts would be brought to for builting up the car. In 1984 dollars the original cost was in the range of $47,000 to $65,000, which is well above the typical production car of the era. The 633CSi was advertised as a luxury touring coupe and the top of the line BMW in it's time. The entire BMW 6 series production ran from 1975 to 1989 (15 years) with a total production of 86,219 for all variants. See my website for list of all 8 variants from the 628CSi thru the M6. The total production of the 633CSi model was 23,432 with production running from 1975 to 1984. The total production of 1984 BMW 633CSi's was 2007, with 1,173 having manual 5 speed transmissions like mine. Visit my website at Bob's Vintage Cars for more details if needed. Any feedback would be appreciated. I will have my black 1933 chevrolet in the HPOF class at Hershey 2009 if you want to look me up. Bob Beers AACA, VCCA, VTR, TRA, and CPTC. 1933 Chevrolet Master Coupe 1962 Triumph TR4 1984 BMW 633CSi

If they still have the original covering the following Triumph parts suppliers may also help. They have online catalogs with graphics of the different style seats. A google search should get the actual web addresses for each of the following . Victoria British Moss Motors Roadster Factory Bob Beers AACA, VCCA, VTR, TRA, and CPTC

In addition to the info provided by the Carbking, this may also help. The following link will take you to the original carter data sheets for Chevrolet cars from 1927 to 1946. I have a paper copy that I got back in the 1970s, but this is the same pages. Carter carburetor spec sheets for old Chevys I used this several times a while back and as I recall there is one page that is not marked correctly, so look at what the page titles say when you open them. In addition to the different style parts used for various year carbs, there are also code numbers identifed on the sheets that are usually found stamped into the bottom flange surface that mounts against the manifold or on the outer edge of the upper body casting surface where the air horn attaches. Good Luck. Bob Beers AACA, VCCA, VTR, TRA, and CPTC

Peter, thanks for the quick reply. Any assistance will be appreciated. My concern is will I receive a deduction for having polished stainless steel spokes rather than chrome. I plan on using Dayton Bright Chrome wire wheels. The TR4 would have originally come with Dunlop wire wheels, but they are now made in India and I would rather use Daytons which from my research are still made in the USA. From what I have seen both wheels look exactly the same. In my opinion the Dayton's are also better wheels, and come with a better guarantee. Triumph switched to 60 spoke wheels midway thru 1962 to supply stronger wheels. Whether we are talking about 48 or 60 spokes, the original chrome plated spokes had a strength problem due to the plating process from what I have read. On the International Triumph Registry website I found a TR4 built just prior to mine and one just after mine with original 48 spoke wire wheels as confirmed by email responses from the owners. Piggott's "Original TRIUMPH TR4/4A/5/6" book confirms most of what I have said and the rest of my data came from other sources including the "Triumph Register of America TR4/4A Judging Guidelines" manual. Bob Beers