AC Fuhrman
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Let's make the Antique Automobile Club of America the BEST it can be!
I'm sure going to try!
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Try the AACA Library or the AACA Museum (museum has a 1910 Brush that belonged to an old friend of mine.)
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2 hours ago, Steve Moskowitz said:
We already gave money to the Library and where is the Bookmobile?"
Andy, the bookmobile is in its final stages and we plan on a special ceremony and unveiling at the Charlotte spring meet. The family of the people who made the custom body and members of the library system where the truck came from are expected to be there. It will be great to show the truck for the first time at the place it came from.
Great - thank you - will pass the word. I'm looking forward to seeing it.
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12 hours ago, R W Burgess said:
I don't see anything different here. As far as I am concerned the AACA is still open to discussing the future of our organizations together. I must say though that we MUST find a site for the Library Research Center, before we lose a valuable collection because of a lack of storage space.
Wayne
Aren't we also losing 'a valuable collection' separating from the Museum? I've said how much I support both Club and Museum and Steve and Jeff now and going forward. AACA built/founded/supported the Museum, why wouldn't we want to continue even if it means compromising a bit more than planned - we already have a lot into it. I really can't see why the Museum would want to separate from the club either. Neither unit wants to explain the dozens of AACA bricks and the Duryea car on the roof and the Hershey Region next door or that some fund-raising legal 50-mumbo-jumbo kept the two apart or together or apart. I doubt they will easily get another 'club' as a partner and I doubt the Club, (AACA,) will build anything like the current museum again.
On another note - I belong to several Regions - I convinced one to make significant donations over the years to the Museum, adopting cars, purchasing furniture, etc., I convinced another one to donate to the Library and the Bookmobile specifically. (In fact I've done this several times with several organizations.) With the 'formal notice' coming out in the magazine shortly I am expecting to face some questions like "what will happen to our investments?" AND "We already gave money to the Library and where is the Bookmobile?" People like me are going to look bad and I don't know that if we really split that the Regions are going to support us, (either of us,) like they have in the past.
There has to be an alternative.
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1 hour ago, Larry Schramm said:
The last time that I checked unless you own a trailer queen... You drive them then the cycle is 1. Drive them, 2. they break, 3. fix it. 4. return to 1 and repeat the sequence as long as ownership is retained and you drive it.
2 hours ago, R W Burgess said:Andy, I would say that cost is the major factor in having cars listed as number 12. The purchase price is generally the smallest part of having an antique car. In my case I generally double the investment costs of my cars while keeping them usable. Oh, and I have no time for any other hobbies. :-)
I'll never leave - what I was getting at was this Club/Museum issue has taken some of the joy out of it for me - at least temporarily! I care deeply about both and support both. It's like a family fight.
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None of this sounds like 'good' news on any front.
I just looked at a survey of 'things people collect,' top three were coins, comic books and stamps!
Cars came in at #12.
Soooo haven't found a new hobby just yet.
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I will also continue to support both, (just renewed yesterday!) And I agree with others here that say the two belong together, Club and Museum. Hoping for the best in the New Year. Both Executive directors work very hard for us and both boards are made up of dedicated volunteers.
HAPPY MOTORING!
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24 minutes ago, Steve Moskowitz said:
and thank you Andy for renewing your dues today!
Just under the wire for 2017!! See, I am on top of everything here...
I think it's 30 years this year! Might switch to needlepoint or baseball cards.
Thanks for keeping after me!
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11 hours ago, Chase392 said:
I just joined the Facebook page,
I'll be coming here just as frequently as I did before. Never hurts to have multiple sources for info/networking.
Of course I really need to join the AACA as well... it would be nice to meet some local people with similar interests. Sometimes I feel all alone with my ancient stuff in Houston
YES - Join AACA - we have a great print magazine, shows, tours, events, Library - etc.
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Guys I actually woke up around 3:am and worried about this mess! (It's that important to me!) Is there still a way or plan to 'go back the old drawing board' so to speak and see if a new deal can still be worked out - putting all previous behind us?
The land is still there, the want for a new Library/HQ facility is still there. We have so much to work with - great people, great Club, magazine, forum, Museum & Library that everyone involved enjoys and obviously cares deeply about! Steve and Jeff are true 'car guys' and concerned Executive Directors of their respective 'units,' we are lucky to have them both! Both boards are made up of dedicated volunteers. What can I/WE do to HELP?
Here's a photo of James Melton a past AACA National President who operated his own museum. (He's been called yesterday's Jay Leno.) Let's hope he'll send us down some guidance!
PS - both of his books are in OUR AACA Library - see I got all three in! It can be done.
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Been a little busy but just read all of this - then I passed out - now I'm back again. I knew a little bit about some of this but was hoping for the best. (Still am, hoping for the best that is.)
A dear old car friend told me once the secret to a long and happy life is patience. So I am going to be patient and see what happens next. Like "AKSTRAW" above I truly love AACA and the AACA Museum and I have been a club member for a pretty long time. My experiences with both are among the best of my life.
I'd be both duty-bound and happy to help with anything I can with regard to this situation. You might want to think about what YOU can do to help too!
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Try our fabulous AACA library!
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On 11/27/2016 at 7:13 AM, Bob56 said:
Thanks all. I booked at the Lodge with complete sticker shock. This will be my first time going, hope it's worth it. Every car guy I know says you have to do it at least once.
My sons and I camp in tents and ride the bus - it's not for everyone but it fits our budget nicely! Have a great time - (as if you could have any other kind!)
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57 minutes ago, Jeff 1952 said:
Looking for the "special cars" at the 50th Anniversary Celebration? Check out Pete's reviews in the December Bugle.
The whole issue is 'special' as was the event! I am still so pleased I went to Allentown!
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On 11/19/2016 at 8:48 PM, Marty Roth said:
Hi Charlie, hope this helps:
May activities include the following:
May 11-12, 2018 - Central Spring Meet - Auburn, IN
May 18-20, 2018 - Eastern Spring Meet - Cape Cod Region - Boston Bean Pot Region
May 31 - June 3, 2018 - Annual Grand National Meet Western PA Region
Sentimental Tour - June 3-8, 2018 - Seward, Nebraska - Nebraska Region
Founders Tour - October-26, 2018 - S. Illinois Region, Ohio Valley Chapter
Marty is always ready to go!
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Site watchers will soon be asking you for location and prices on this and the Republic - plus more photos etc.
Good luck with your sales - neat vehicles for sure!
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16 hours ago, AnniesSS said:
Again, we had a great time this past weekend in Hershey and got to see quite a few people, vehicles and the Library and Museum too!
Great photos as always - our HQ is a very special place many people have never visited - glad you shared those in particular! Taking the Buick next year!
Thank you!
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You might need a top for your tent!
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On 9/22/2016 at 0:09 PM, wndsofchng06 said:
Apparently contractors don't like to work for less than 10k anymore. My first concrete contractor canceled to go on a big job out of town. The 2nd one, who was supposed to do the job tomorrow, text me last night to tell me he's going to need to up the price by $500 and push me out two more weeks (i assume he got bigger jobs). Now I've got a third one, supposed to come next Tuesday... I swear I should do it myself. Anyhow, rant over, in the meantime I threw a little trim on the building... The interior door handle is Buick....:-)
Now I haven't done this myself but have heard of others so......you find a concrete hauler with another project in your area - I understand they sometimes have left over product in trucks that has to me emptied out anyway - so you can hire/arrange with them to bring it to your location. Now you have to coordinate times and spread it out how you want it etc, but for smaller jobs, shed pads, sidewalks, patios. I've heard it works. You might have to separate to into a couple sections, in the event of different deliveries. Ask around the worst anyone will say is NO.
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On 9/23/2016 at 0:06 PM, JACK M said:
You guys are a lot of help.
Of coarse the right answer is a road trip.
I know right? I've taken parts and cars & car people all over the place and others have done this for me. I can't make this particular trip but I hope someone can. What if the 'Federal Parcel' driver lost it or threw it over a fence and broke it? Getting to hard to find some of the items all of us here use, imagine explaining to the damage claim person what a Hupmobile instrument panel is or determining it's value. I'm getting 'Geezerish' but in my day we'd be quicker help each other out.
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Lot #115 for me please - 1931 Chevrolet coach - my Dad and my first 'old car' was a 31 Chevy - this one would be extra special being Canadian made!
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A few photos from a great 'Nashional' in sunny Richmond, VA, Saturday, 9/17/16 - Wyndham, VA Crossings hotel.
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Like it very much!
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Don't know it's make but camper is neat too!
Just under the wire for 2017!! See, I am on top of everything here...
AACA Museum & AACA, What is Going On
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Oh why did I sign on here this morning?!
I've decided to accept and move on, (and it was a particularly difficult decision for me to do so.) That being said I really would not encourage writing harsh letters to the Museum folks now after the fact. Let's let it be! The decision has been made and the two groups will go on with their separate plans. We don't need to play Hatfields and McCoys fussing and throwing stones at each other anymore. No one gets anything out of that.
Let's PLEASE put all that effort into our Club and Library, meets and tours.