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    Veterans Day.

    in General Discussion

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    We had a WW2 event yesterday at the new WW2 American Experience museum in Gettysburg Pa.

    We hosted 20 WW2 veterans whose age ranged from 97 to 101.  I have never seen that amount of

    WW2 vets together  in recent years.  They all signed the Red Cross Clubmobile with their names, rank and

    outfit. It was an event that we will not forget. They truly are the greatest generation.
    Dave Gray

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    Weather at Hershey???

    in Hershey Meet

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    38 minutes ago, edinmass said:

    This will be the first time I ever passed up on the fields in 50 years. Rain and cold. My Florida blood just won’t like it. Fortunately we will do other interesting things. Civil war museum, state house, AACA library, museum, and probably the Stroudsburg railroad museum.

    You may also want to add to you list of interesting museums:    Eastern museum of motor racing, just southwest of Harrisburg and

    the new World War 2 American experience museum in Gettysburg.

    Powder coating a frame

    in General Discussion

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    I have done several Corvette frames with powder coating. Overall it does a nice job, but if the 

    surface is not smooth (pitted) the powder coat will reflect the imperfections. Also on Corvettes where

    grounds are very important, care must be taken to grind off the powder coat at grounding points.

     

     

    AJ in the Great Race

    in General Discussion

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    19 minutes ago, 1937hd45 said:

    I think the Great Race is a bit like racing at Bonneville. Few people see it and "Winning" only matters to the ones that do. 

     

    Bob 

    Actually participating is what really matters and winning is a nice bonus.

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    1975 Corvette Sport coupe FS

    in Automobiles and Parts - Buy/Sell

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    For Sale in central Pennsylvania.  White 1975 Chevrolet Sport Coupe.

    new paint, red interior, power steering, brakes, windows, L48 350 engine,

    turbo hydramatic transmission, tilt and telescopic steering column,

    air conditioning, radial tires, AM FM Stereo radio, rear luggage rack,

    car is in excellent condition. 150,000 miles,    Price $ 21,000.

    call Dave 717-422-8324. Mechanicsburg, pa.

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    How Many HPOF Cars

    in General Discussion

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    As much as I enjoy viewing the restored cars at Hershey, I find myself spending most of my time looking

    at the cars in the HPOF class. Some of the cars are so well preserved, that you question whether they are

    actually unrestored. After speaking to some of the owners, I began to realize that some of these cars look so original

    due the the meticulous care that the caretakers have taken over the years.

    Wanted, 1926 Wills Sainte Claire wheel cylinder

    in Parts Wanted

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    I am looking for a rear wheel cylinder for a 26 Wills Sainte Claire.

    I think that the front cylinders are the same. 1 1/2” bore made by Lockheed.

    I don’t know what other cars may have used the same cylinders.

    OK if it need sleeved. It looks like pa 3252 on the casting.

    Thanks, Dave

    717-422-8324

    Mechanicsburg, Pa.

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    What’s Your Favorite Automobile Related Movie?

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    23 hours ago, Graham Man said:

    Worlds Fastest Indian is a must see... they say the true story is even better.   The only movie my Mom ever recommended to me

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    I always wanted to go to SpeedWeek at Bonneville.  I figured that if Burt could travel from down under, the least that

    I could do was travel from Pennsylvania to Utah.  so in 2010 I finally made it.  Big mistake,  I was hooked.

    came home and built a 56 Corvette Landspeed racer and raced it for the next three years at Bonneville and other

    Landspeed events.  It was Burt Monroe’s fault.

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    Cars In Barns

    in General Discussion

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    On 3/22/2021 at 6:03 PM, padgett said:

    You prefer "reassembed the bits with all of the synchromesh rings (which were shredded anyway) left out so he had a four speed transaxle and no synchromesh." No shop so the trailer was the only flat/clean/well lit spot we had. Hard part was keeping track of all the loose bearings. Used axle grease to stack them. Back then we called a transmission with no synchros a "crash box". What were they supposed to be called ?

    I understood your first post perfectly. It must be the way we grew up.

    Beautiful day in Gettysburg November 7

    in Hershey Meet

    Posted

    This show was one of the best that I have been to. The weather played a huge part in the success,  but the hard work and organization of the AACA members was amazing. We have used this venue before and the Wyndham

    management continues to go out of its was to accommodate all of the needs of the show organizers.

    I agree that the military collection of the Buck family was a great addition the the show. It always seemed

    to have crowds surrounding the collection.  Thanks again to all that contributed.

    Dave Gray

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