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I have three car show applications that I have sent in and pre registered ALL have a disclaimer in them. I for one am not going to let this stop me from attending these shows. I guess that it's a sign of the times we now live in.

Skeet, anything I have read about "survivor" cars, allows the replacement of any items that are deemed safety items or parts that were expected to wear out and be replaced. I would think your muffler would fall into that category. Any chance of locating a NOS muffler? If I am not mistaken, the AACA has info on "survivor" cars.

I have one similar to yours, but the body is made from "Bakelite". Same concept though, load in a pack of cigarettes, pull down the lever and out comes a lit cigarette. I would think that mine was late '30s, or early '40s, because it has rubber covered wire. Your's might be a little earlier because of the cloth covered wire. Mine was made by a company called "Presto-Lite".

You can try Godman Hi-Performance, 901-382-7404, they are brake system specialists.

Mr. Bosco that sounds great, thanks for doing what you are doing. I hope you can push it through legislation. PA sounds great. As you know New York tries to squeeze every dime from us.

60flattop, those of us that live in ether the five Borough's of NYC or on Long Island pay double what you pay. I just renewed my '46 Ford Wagon and it was about $60. My '32 Roadster is about $55. I too have never had a problem with NY, DMV, (if you have all the paperwork they require) that is. I know some states have a one time fee for antique vehicles because they are driven so little. Some states have a one time inspection for antique vehicles. and as you know, New Yorker's must have our car's inspected every year. I admire Mr. Bosco for wanting to take on the NY State DMV. I wish him luck.

My friend owned an auto parts store and one day a guy came looking for a part for a Mali. My friend asked "is the car in my lot", and the gut that wanted the part said "yes". When they went out to his car it was a Chevy Malibu that the bu had broken off. PAC, never heard of one. Perhaps they were the owners initials?

You also might try (please no comments) the National Street Rod Association. They have what's called their "Safety 23" program. Some states have adopted this in their licensing of antique cars and street rod's.

Many trailer rental companies will not rent a trailer to you, unless the vehicle that you are towing the trailer with, is on their list of approved tow vehicles. My friend wanted to rent a car trailer from one of the major rental companies and was denied because he was going to tow the trailer with his Dodge van. He had to rent a truck from the company to pull the trailer. The company rep gave him several reasons that all sounded legit. All sorts of legal issues and reasons to protect the rental company.

Hello Vinny, welcome to the AACA. My biggest challenge is where I live. I live on Long Island, NY. The only way for me to get onto the mainland is the Verrazano Bridge, across the Staten Island Expressway to the Goethals Bridge, the George Washington Bridge or the Tappan Zee Bridge. Forget the Lincoln or Holland Tunnels. To access these wonderful bridges I need to travel on such scenic highway's such as the the Long Island Expressway, Cross Bronx Expressway, the Belt Parkway and other "well maintained" roads. Ether they are bumper to bumper parking lots or bumper to bumper moving traffic that the other cars cut in and out of traffic like it's a NASCAR track. I try to leave my house at 3 or 4 AM but believe it or not I can still run into traffic. My friends on the mainland offer to meet me in NJ or PA but I tell them that I can't give them a time when I can meet them, because it could take 2 hours just to get off Long Island! Oh well, thats the price you pay for living in paradise!

New York is the same as Oregon, they require a picture of the plate or plates, in unrestored condition, when you register the vehicle. I found a decent set and had them restored after they were approved by the State. Check with your local DMV.

Chris, I hate to discourage any one form their dream, but this car looks like a lot of work for a "new comer" to the hobby. The last thing you want to happen is for you to get frustrated with your project and give up on the antique car hobby. The hobby need's all the new members we can get. Perhaps you can someone from a local car club to go with you to evaluate the car realistically.

Any good body shop has a "Stinger" or stud welder and I agree with Curti that that is the best way to pull the dent. The last thing I would want to do is put holes in a gas tank. I just used a stud gun on a small gas tank last week and it worked fine.

Looks like someone hired a company to fab a truck for them. I wouldn't be surprised if it had a modern chassis.

X Frame, take a trip to where I live, Long Island, NY, "the Land of Entitlement". I had a cousin visit from New Mexico and said that she never saw so many Mercedes, Range Rovers and BMW's. They speed, park where they want and have no concern for you or your safety. If you try to drive the speed limit they pull up to your rear bumper and flash their brights. Double park and park in handicapped spots is normal. A $50 parking ticket to them is nothing.

So he cut's up a rare car and in the middle of the job he throws in the towel and put's it on E-Bay. Too bad he didn't really think about it BEFORE he started. Hopefully some one will purchase the car and at least finish the job so the car can be presentable.

WC, I have them, if you send me your address I will send them to you. Contact me by E-Mail www.woodiewagon46@gmail.com.

Let me check tomorrow, I may have doubles and I'll let you know.

First I would purchase a service manual geared for the '53 Buick, such as a Chiltons, etc. These car's are relatively simple. Purchase a good grease gun for the suspension and follow the manual. Get a feeler gauge for the points. Points, condenser, plugs, cap and rotor are easy replacements. If you change the plug wires do them one at a time and you can't make a mistake. I think the more you dig into the car you will find that it's not that hard to maintain and is actually a labor of love and very therapeutic. I agree not to bring the car to a service station unless the mechanics are in their '70 or '80s and know what they are looking at. Everyone on this site will be willing to help you with information. Join a local car club and when you get more involved join the AACA. I would have given anything to get my grandfather's car, enjoy every minute of it and every time you get behind the wheel think of him, you are one lucky guy.

Frank, the ferrel type connection mates to a special fitting. Insert the male fitting on to the tube first and then the ferrel, insert the tubing into the female fitting and tighten it. I always insert the tube as far into the fitting as it will go and then tighten it, compressing the ferrel to make a tight seal. The tube and ferrel won't work with out the proper fittings. Hope this helps in answering your question.

Frank. I always use steel lines if I can. There might be a situation where a rubber hose may make life easier for you. If you do use rubber hose, make sure that it is compatible with today's fuel.

One thing for sure, looking at pictures of those chassis' and comparing them to my uni-body new car is like comparing the Brooklyn Bridge to a tin can. I know they clam the uni-body cars are safe with crumple zones etc, but quite a difference.

Why not use good old paint remover. I can understand not wanting to sandblast it, but if you can find a shop that does bead blasting, I agree that would be the way.

X, very odd chassis. Both front and rear end suspensions are very interesting. Also the exhaust, from a single pipe into a twin pipe back into a single. Perhaps they used this design to act as a muffler. The X brace is sure stronger than a single crossmember but if old Henry didn't like it, it wasn't going to be used no matter how good it was. He fought hydraulic brakes until 1939 and was still opposed to them until his death. Gas tank location looks like an OSHA nightmare!

Just be grateful you don't live in my town on Long Island. You would be looking at a hefty fine. Yes, oil dry and a street broom. I don't know about trash pick up where you live, but in my town, I can't throw that in the trash, I need to take it to a recycler.