George Cole
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My Jag was supposed to be on the field today. With 100% chance of rain/thunderstorms predicted, I decided to leave it in the trailer. Over the past year or so, it and I have been soaked multiple times at shows. The Jag has no door weatherstripping...never did. so the inside gets drenched as well. Water collects inside the doors and takes weeks to dry out. If I keep abusing it that way, it's not going to last very long. Hated to take a rain check today, but am glad I did.
George
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45 minutes ago, Walt G said:
I would be interested to know who built the body on the huge International woody - was it Cantrell of Huntington, NY? I have sales flyers issued by Cantrell in that era in my file on that company and I know they were building bodies for truck/commercial chassis for Dodge and International. I knew some of the Cantrell family and also was in contact with a fellow who worked for them 45-50 years ago. Most interesting conversation as always with people who were "actually there" and hands on.
Hey Walt. I was curious about the body as well. It was obviously 'new.' They had a book detailing the restoration, starting with a very ratty-looking cab and chassis which they appeared to be dragging out of a field. No body as all. From their pictures, it appeared the body was a reconstruction.
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12 hours ago, wayne sheldon said:
A lot of really fine automobiles there!
Did I see two 1930ish Marmons?
Yes. I was surprised as well. I tried to photograph the windshield placards for all the brass and full classics, as well as a few others which caught my eye. Unfortunately, the placard for the convertible sedan was on the driver's seat with the windows rolled up. I could not see who the owner was. Here they are again.
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5 hours ago, RansomEli said:
Thanks for sharing pictures. The blue AMX is the best I've seen, especially the interior. Most of the AMX interiors I've seen have been very blah. This one is really nice.
It won First in Class.
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Just now, alsancle said:
I know the Green Model J guy and he has good taste.
Rain forecast for Amelia next weekend.
My Jag' will be on the field Sunday...cannon-fodder for the big boys. 
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3 minutes ago, alsancle said:
Lots of nice cars. I need to give a seminar to the owners of the American Classics on proper tire choices.
Green J-Model with black walls. Red over maroon J-model sporting wide-whites.
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Like I said, I saw several being pushed in, and judged.
There was a running Jag XK-120 which looked about the same as your Graham.
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Just now, TAKerry said:
Your bike looks fantastic in motion! Glad to see you riding it.
Show rules. All vehicles required to enter show field under their own power, otherwise would not be admitted. However i saw several being pushed in.
Also a rule that any vehicle without a fire extinguisher would not be judged. Looked like over half didn't have them, but were judged anyways...including major award winners.
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8 minutes ago, TAKerry said:
Thanks for posting George, looks like a nice show. You car looks beautiful as always. I like the fire ex. holders!
Lots of VERY nice cars and heavy competition. I didn't even place. All motorcycles wound up 'display only.' They said they couldn't find a judge for them.
Yes, I like the fire ext wheel chock combo. I may build one. for the Jag.
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My Jag' will be on the field Sunday...cannon-fodder for the big boys. 
Anybody go to Amelia Island?
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Correct AJ. But if I had put it on the field this a.m., it would have been stuck there for the duration...possibly in more ways than one.
And then it would also take several weeks to dry out the 77-year old carpet and leather.