TerryB

In PA the vehicle has to be more than 25 years old from the current year, or a nice way of saying it has to be 26 years old to be eligible for antique tags. It also has to look original too. Terry

Well I'm 64 so I do recall buying model cars for a lot less than the $20 + dollars they bring today. I still have about four completed kits that managed to survive after several moves and 50 years. That little bargain kit at the AACA museum seemed like a good deal at the time, never thinking about how much the Testors paint would cost. Still it will be cheap entertainment compared to other hobbies I could be doing. Terry

At least I had a tube of model cement I had purchased for another project or that would have added another $2.97 to the bill!

This past Monday I visited the AACA museum in Hershey, first time there in at least 5 years. I was great, especially the new Tucker display. Stopped in at the gift shop on the way out and found a nice little model kit of a 1913 Mercedes Benz for only $2.99! Of course it's molded in all gray plastic but the instructions give painting guidelines for the kit. So today I went to the local Craft store and bought paint and brushes for $12.97 all to paint a model car I paid $2.99 for! That's the old car hobby for you. Even in miniature form, the cost of the car is just the tip of the iceberg! Terry

Seeing old pickup trucks with wide whites seems so wrong! Most all were work vehicles so white walls are way out of place on them. Backwalls are much more realistic in my humble opinion. Terry

I am a big fan of Matt's posts. His descriptions and photos are always well done and informative. Too bad his potential buyer backed out but I'm sure a person who knows the value and recognizes the honesty and integrity of his car will be found. Have a great holiday Matt. Terry

That is the epitome of having a bad day!

I think Jay Leno also owns a Davis auto. Saw him driving one on his CNBC tv show. Terry

Wow! Not what I was expecting at all! Quite a hot rod you will have there. I'm a paraplegic and amputee so this project is very interesting to me. I've never seen the Bruno lift you describe so that was new info. I have a Dodge van with a wheelchair ramp to get around but I am not able to drive it as it's not set up for hand controls. My wife is the driver so I'm not as independent as I would like to be. Your setup would solve that! Can't wait to see the finished project. Terry

I grew up near Pottsville, it was the rite of passage beer for us. I remember my dad getting 3 quart bottles of the stuff for a $1 at the local bar where you could purchase it for 10 cents a glass too. Yes, the good old days!

You have good taste in beer!

Yes, I see a gas pedal and brake pedal and no hole for a clutch so it seems it is auto trans floor setup. That could be changed to std trans if desired. Terry

Can you see the floor below the column? Automatic would have gas and hole for brake pedal, manual trans would have a second hole for clutch.

Indeed, goodwill to all, not just during the holiday season but always. Terry

It's tough to find what you're looking for if you can't spell it! I'll ease up and give him a brake! Or is it break? Terry

It's brake not break

The museum is a great tool to attract people to the hobby and the efforts of the AACA to keep interest in the history of the automobile alive for future generations. As both seem to be going their separate ways it does not seem like a winning decision for either group. I sincerely hope this matter can be re-addressed in the future to see if there is a mutually agreeable way to keep the relationship alive. Terry

Great photos! We forget that when these cars were new this was the environment they had to deal with. I remember well helping my dad put chains on his car during the winters of north central PA. The sound the chains made against the fresh snow was quiet an reassuring that you would make it to your destination. When the snow melted and the pavement became visible the racket and vibrations the chains made was loud and very annoying and really made you want to get them off as soon as possible. I sure do not miss those days! Terry

Never had trains but did get an electric race car set in 1963. It was a Marx International racing set with two cars. This is a larger car setup, 1/32 I believe. Two cars came with it, a Lister Jaguar and an Aston Martin. All these years later I still have the entire set in the orig box. Track is in rough shape from corrosion but cars have held up well. Had them out of the box recently for a toy show and tell at the local senior center. With some tinkering they might still run. Terry

I have seen more 1956 Plymouth convertibles than 1955s. They must be quite uncommon. Terry

Thank you! I figured someone here might know what it is. Terry

This picture is from a real picture post card from the teens or early 20s and shows a family gathered round an early motorcycle and rider. The pic isn't clear enough to see the brand of cycle but maybe some sharp eyed person might recognize it. I'm thinking it's about a 1918 Indian. Enjoy! Terry

Antique taste changes as generations age. Furniture is subject to decorating trends seen on TV shows on HGTV that tell people how to buy and repurpose items. In that market the goal is to buy low and modify to your decor as you want it to be. Glassware and pottery markets have changed dramatically too and once fine and desirable items are now 50 to75 % less than they were 20 years ago. Items from the 1950s-1970s are gaining traction as the buyers remember these items from their youth and look to hold on to them. Think about cars from the 1960s and early 70s. They are the stars of most TV auction shows. When a car from the 1940s or even 1950s shows up, it's often the deal of the day. At age 64 I was the odd guy having a nice 1937 Dodge pickup, my friends all have muscle cars and sought them out. They thought my truck would be better as a rod instead of original. I liked the old original stuff and still can't get excited about most muscle cars. Same goes for antiques, I like early stuff so the softer market for them is kinder to my wallet. Terry

Have you tried Olson's gaskets? They are often mentioned on this site as a good source. Terry

Now $10 each or $18 for both shipped to the lower 48 states! Terry