Dave Gray
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I think that is a Chevrolet bow tie sign on the wall. Not a part of the shelf. Good eye though.
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10 hours ago, CHuDWah said:
What does the decal on the shelving unit say? It may have been used by a dealer but I question whether it was Ford authorized/supplied. It's pretty plain and I'd think Ford would have used fancier labels than the handwritten stickers. Are any of the parts script? Ford put his name on pretty much everything Model A, especially during the first two years.
This is the part that has me wondering. No Ford script of logos on the shelf or containers. Most Ford tools and parts contain
some sort of marking indicating Ford application. JFRANKLIN what gives you any indication that this was a Ford item?
just curious?
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Is anyone familiar with this Ford parts selection. I was told that this was a standard
small part selection for Model A Fords at the dealership.
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On 12/20/2023 at 5:00 PM, West Peterson said:
I'm not sure what you're asking regarding automatically... I look at the title when they slip to me, and check the number against the old title/bill-of-sale.
While transferring a title at penndot in Harrisburg, as I got the new title and license for my 2001 Corvette,
I reviewed the title and owners card and both said 1901 Chevrolet Corvette. While bringing it to the attention
of the same processing clerk, I was made to feel like the mistake was my fault. Go figure?
anyway later I was telling this story to a friend who was in the process of buying a 2001 Mustang convertible and believe it or not the same thing happened to him. I am glad that both of us corrected this on the spot, but I wonder how many 1901 Cars are still driving around in Pa. At this time. -
On 12/30/2023 at 12:21 AM, Chry54 said:
first car a 1954 chrysler windsor convertible. car was in the last line at used car lot.the junkyard was across the street and the car would go there next. it was still there because it had a flat and the owner had not fixed it to roll it across the street. price was $25 so i offered $15. offer accepted. i then had him take off $2 for the flat. the top was shot and the car was full of snow. i got the snow out, put a battery in and drove it home. this was 1966. today i own a 1954 chrysler windsor convertible. guess i never forgot that car. capt den
On 12/29/2023 at 11:17 PM, ramair said:My first vehicle I bought was in 1971, it was a 1936 GMC pickup in pretty reasonable condition, it was missing the front axle and that’s were my story begins. I knew the owner and when I approached him on selling it he told me, son I already sold that pickup for $35 and the new owner came and took the front axle off and said he would be back for the rest real soon, lucky for me I asked how long ago that was. He thought for a couple of minutes and said it was shortly after the War. He then smiled and said “I recond
he is not coming back for the rest” . So I asked him what would he take and he said the other guy set the price, I could have said that he bought a whole truck and I am getting one without a axle, but I didn’t, I came back the next day with $35 and a tow truck, finished in 2021 and you know in that fifty years I must have spent 100 times the purchase price🤫💰💰💸💸💸
I have owned a few cheap cars that I bought for little or no money, mostly while working in several junk yards in central Florida in the 60s, but I have never had such a great outcome as your GM truck. Congratulations.
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Frank was a good friend and will be missed by many of us. He often brought multiple cars and trucks to
Hershey. He was able to realize his dream of building the “World War II American Experience” museum
in Gettysburg. The museum is 36,000 sq. Ft. and is filled with everything from Sherman tanks to Jeeps.
if any of our members enjoy learning about WW II a visit to there will be a great experience.
Rest in peace Frank
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Wow.. I can’t imagine the talent, hours and $$$$$$$$$.
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I have not seen these tools in the military, but have seen quite a few show up at auctions. I have been told that these started life
in steel mills and other industries. I expect the thought of an oddball size would make them less likely to be liberated from the workplace.
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Kudos to the Gettysburg region and all of the AACA members who made the show a great success. Although the Saturday
weather was predicted to be iffy in the afternoon, the rain did hold off until most show cars had left after the show was over.
Again thanks to all who helped with the show.
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While stationed at an Air force bombing range in the mid 60s I worked part time
at Harts auto parts in Avon Park Florida. I absolutely loved the experience. Gordon
Hart also gave me a 54 Chevy and after myself and 2 other GIs built it into a stock car,
Gordon provided some sponsorship. I think that working there lit the spark that provided
many other experiences in my life.
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3 hours ago, JACK M said:
I give, What's with the Corvair?
This may be hard to believe, but this was the personal car of Raymond Loewy the famous designer of Studebakers
and many other products. It looks like he ran out of creativity when he got to his own car.
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Don’t forget the Autocars that were in the Edgecomb Steel fleet. These were likely
stamped by Allegheny Ludlum Steel also.
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Would this part be from the auto manufacturer or was it an aftermarket item?
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Thank you. I guess that explains why I found a pair of them.
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I found two of these tools in a junk box. I can’t quite figure out the purpose for these tools.
There is a small negative battery terminal attached as well as a circular gripper device.
it seems too cumbersome to be a battery carrier. Any ideas.
thanks, Dave
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Sold. Thank you
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25 minutes ago, Littlestown Mike said:
Welcome to the forum!
" a little east of Harrisburg"??, hmmm, that puts you in HERSHEY!! the center point of the antique car and truck universe. I mean Harrisburg is an OK small city, but why even mention it when Hershey is so much more important?
If you have never been to the AACA HQ, I encourage you to go. What else are you going to do on a dark, gray Winter's day that would be better? The Library is a wonderful resource and they always have a number of really great cars on display, and the staff is so friendly and willing to talk about old cars. The AACA Museum is only a mile or two away from the HQ and that too is a great place to visit, although, unlike the AACA HQ and Library, the Museum does charge an admission fee.
The Museum is free to AACA members.
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Red 1968 Ford Convertible, candy apple red exterior, white parchment interior, bucket seats,
new remanufactured 289 V8 engine, automatic transmission, BF Goodrich Silvertown red line tires, new PA state inspection, 76,000 miles, solid California car, mostly original paint, $27,500.
call Dave 717-422-8324. Mechanicsburg, Pa.
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This is a great photo. Thanks for posting.
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Thank you Dennis. I am guessing that the assembly is held together with
some sort of spring loaded snap ring, so that they can work independently
of each other. I would love so see the backside of the assembly.
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Thanks Don, Do you know if the outer portion on the horn ring controls the
lights or any other electrical items?
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Does anyone have a clear photograph of both sides of a 1930 L29 horn button.
What does the button control besides the horn.
Thanks in advance for any help.
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I alway look forward to receiving my copy of the AACA magazine, but the current issue
Was really special. With the Chris Ritter tribute and the event coverage the issue was one
of the best ones ever. Congratulations to West and all of the other contributors for all of their
hard work and professionalism.
Dave Gray
Mechanicsburg, Pa.
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Model A parts selection from dealership
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Thank you. This makes sense to me also.