Billy Kingsley
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I kind of like it. The back view kind of reminds me of a Crosley.
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That looks like a fantastic car. Yellow is my second favorite color after green so I would be happy as is. I agree with Steve, I hope you bring it to Rhinebeck. I've never seen an Auburn there, though there was a Cord several years ago.
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It's up to $10.50. Hey, I can afford that!
I see it's based out of Berwick, PA. Maybe retired NASCAR driver Jimmy Spencer will buy it, he would likely have both the money and skills to restore it. Berwick is his home town.
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Congratulations! There is little in the world that feels as good as reclaiming your life after a health episode.
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Congratulations! That is so cool!! If you do change usernames, I would suggest "auburnfound"
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Yes, it mostly survives via the RC car and planes. I know where there are some others as well, but I can get what I need locally so I don't really need to visit them. I try to hit the shop in South Glens Falls at least a couple times of year as well, it's worth the almost 3 hours one way trip.
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This is a common problem in all hobbies I take part in. My local hobby shop has a $60 price tag on a kit you can find for about $5 at conventions and about $10 on eBay. Has sat collecting dust in the shop for about 12 years now...and I suspect it will be there forever.
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Do you mean like water slide decals in a plastic model? I'm very well familiar with them, but I'm a bit dubious of their ability to survive the rigors of a real car. If course, a moot point if something else entirely.
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10 hours ago, Peter Gariepy said:
You do know where to look for it.
HERE IN THE AACA FORUM AND AACA LIBRARY!It's why we exist!
Gee, I kind of feel like an idiot for not realizing that... can't see the forest for the trees sometimes I suppose. Considering I build model cars and attempt at least 20 to 25 a year, I hope I don't wear out my welcome!
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Ive only been here a short time, but I've come to appreciate the knowledge of the forum members. I'm guessing that knowledge is not limited to a specific era, or even the specific topic of cars. I would be very happy to see a section for off topic discussion, but not religion and politics. I see that getting shouted at me non stop on Facebook.
I tried very hard to keep my Jeep running until it got old enough to enter in the local AACA show. I failed. But, there's almost nothing out there to support people who are trying to preserve the newer vehicles for the future, other than the usual snide comments about how worthless they and their cars are. It's almost like there's a resentment of the club existing into the future. If we don't document the cars when we can, the knowledge of how they should be (factory stock) could be lost. I can't imagine that being a desired outcome for anyone.
I'm conflicted on modified. I come from the world of hot rods. It's what I grew up with, and I only made the switch to factory stock fairly recently...about 12 years ago. I wouldn't want to see a lot of the common tropes, but I'm not as strict on say factory colors...I honestly couldn't tell you what the factory colors were most of the time. I simply do not have that knowledge or even know where to look for it. Wouldn't that also eliminate the cars that got rebodied in the 40s and older? Those seem well accepted even though not factory stock.
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The NYC news showed these specific tires in use, it was on display at some technology show they were covering, that was not held around here. Not sure where...not SEMA. Also showed concepts of a flying car that one of the Japanese manufacturers says is going to go into production.
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I don't know anything about judging. I know that all three years I attended I saw multiple kinds of cars I'd never seen before. I didn't even stay for the judging last year, I went and watched the French and Indian War reenactment instead, which happened to be going on in Battlefield Park right across the street.
The Saratoga Automobile Museum hosts multiple shows in the park with the reflection pool. I went to two last year, and really enjoyed them. Got a ride in a 1913 Model T in May! Really looking forward to that one again.
I have not seen the new building in town yet. Last time I got there was the day of the Concours. If it was there then I must have been distracted by the cars...very much a possibility knowing me!
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Unfortunately Goodguys is no longer held here. The last show was 2018. I heard they moved it to Pennsylvania somewhere. The Rhinebeck May show has been going on for almost 50 years, the Hudson Valley Region of the AACA is one of the 6 clubs that put it on. It's the only car show I know of where they are sorted by type of car, instead of just random "Park in whatever order you arrive". I really love that show, missed it last year unfortunately. I missed out on the Brass Era event, would love to have seen that.
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Yesterday I asked Hemmings on Twitter what the date was for the Hemmings Concours this year. I'm not particularly happy with the reply, because I loved it being there. My favorite thing (old cars) at my favorite place...doesn't get much better. At least I got to attend all three held there.
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For me, it started with these two. As best as I can figure, I got them for Christmas 1985. I would have been 14 months old. My family remembers these being my first...they started a lifelong love of automobiles, which continues unabated to this day.
They are 1/64 diecast, which is Hot Wheels size for anyone that doesn't know...although these are actually from a brand called Kidco. I would eventually build a 1/64 collection over 10,000 strong, including the largest known NASCAR collection ever assembled. Not to brag, but it was my passion.
Unfortunately, I've had to give it up...not for lack of interest, but when the choice is pay for the medicine that keeps you alive, or pay for diecast, it wasn't much of a choice. I still pick up new additions from time to time, but not like I once did.
I do have most of my collection photo documented on my website if anyone cares to look. https://public.fotki.com/ElCaminoBilly/diecast/
Funny thing is, to this date, it's the only Honda in my diecast collection...and I only have one in plastic model form, I think. Hard to believe someone's lifelong passion can be started with a Chevette, but there you go.
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Very sorry to hear that.
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If you're concerned with how much you can sell it for, you're not really interested in the car at all. Owning a car, whether it's old new or anywhere in between, is because you like it and want to create memories in it, driving it, even just looking at it. Saying a car is not going to be around because it's popular is one of the most bizarre things I've read on this forum. A popular car is always going to be popular, declaring it won't be the case for modern cars is simply bias and nothing more.
There are lots of modern vehicles I want. Just sticking to what's currently in production, I could list a dozen cars. I'd consider a Mustang #1 but I'm not sure logistically it would work...I sat in one at the dealer and my head was touching the ceiling. More my style is the new Ranger. I am not totally sold on a four door pickup... although I prefer it for cars it just doesn't look right for pickups. I'm quite happy with the Edge we are currently leasing. Any Lincoln would be nice too.
Although I will never own a modern Mopar again, I love the looks of the Challenger and Charger. I know I can fit in the Challenger as well. I love the styling of the Rams but I think they are too big, as are the F-150 and Silverado.
Moving to GM, I like the Colorado a lot. Buick has a wagon, which caught my eye. I sort of like the modern Cadillacs, but not sure if I would pick them over the rest. As a general rule I like the styling of current GM 3rd out of 3, even though I've traditionally favored GM.
Moving outside the US, the only ones that interest me are Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari and the Volkswagen New Beetle.
Not a fan of Japanese or Korean cars, with the exception of the NSX, but even the current redesign makes it look a little bit pedestrian.
Of course, when you're poor, getting to experience these cars is pretty much limited to sitting in a few of them at the New York International Auto Show.
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I've heard of Lanchester but I've never seen one. Were they imported to the USA?
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As a modeler myself I can tell you neither the car or truck are available in plastic.
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I'm a member of that Studebaker club on Facebook. I'm happy with it. I'm not hardcore into Studebaker enough to join a specific message board for it, even though I would rank it no lower than third on my list of favorite car companies. I have a hard enough time getting on the forums for things that are part of every day of my life, let alone admiring from afar.
On Facebook I can join many groups and see a wide variety of cars "driving" across my screen.
Also, there are no pop up ads. Zero. There are ads on Facebook, but not popups...it's off to the side, just like the Egge ad I see on this very page.
If you exist, your info is already on the internet. Thinking that by staying off Facebook means your info is safe is actually funny.
That's not to say it's all great. There is a lot of whining, and a lot of people who think their political opinion matters to the world. Luckily, removing someone or something off your feed takes literally two clicks.
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10 hours ago, STEVE POLLARD said:
Here is a picture of my 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS that was taken in front of the Chevrolet Dealership in Rhinebeck, NY where I purchased it new off the show room floor. The dealership closed about 11 or 12 years ago... I still have the car.
Steve
If that's the dealership building I think it is, I love it. Love the architecture of it...see it en route to the Rhinebeck car shows.
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While there is no 1940 Dodge available in plastic, AMT did a 1941 Plymouth. It's the closest you will likely get any time soon. While it has not been issued since the early 1990s, it's not a particularly rare kit, you should be able to find one on eBay or through the large model retailers without much trouble. I missed out on adding a second to my stash at the large model convention in Toledo this past October for $5 because the dealer was busy and I forgot to go back for it, for example.
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4 hours ago, 8E45E said:
Good one!
The only country that had a standard for radio fitment, as far as I know, is Germany, with its DIN specification. I've never heard of such a thing as SEMA, or any other aftermarket organization trying to sue an automaker to standardize a car radio size. I remember the first Chev Citations had a vertical-format radio ala AMC, and some 1980's Firebirds had an optional AM/FM/cassette freestanding radio that swivelled on a post on the console. I do have a Delco radio that came out of an Opel Kadett that is a DIN size.
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An 81 Citation hatch was our family daily driver from 1990-97, and if we turned the radio on, the car would shut off. Doubt it was that way when new but it was like that the entire time we had it.
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I generally don't do New Year's resolutions. Instead, I set goals. My automotive goal for 2020 is to attend two car shows outside the state of New York. Despite attending car shows my entire life, I didn't attend my first outside my home state until last year. That is particularly embarrassing because I can get to three other states in under an hour's drive. I did see a show on Cape Cod and one in Connecticut when I was a teenager, but was not allowed to stop and attend them.
I'm starting 2020 on a bit of a sour note, my brother's car is having some engine problems and I can't diagnose them, because I really don't know anything about the mechanical aspect, and not healthy enough to learn, which has been the cause of much depression and anxiety for me over the years. The fact that our mechanic hasn't been able to diagnose it either provides little comfort.
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Auburn-bound... first AACA meet
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I'm hoping to attend my first this year as well. 30+ years of going to car shows, and I've never gotten to a strictly AACA show. 😞 Although I have been to Rhinebeck more than a few times, which is partially put on by my local AACA chapter along with 5 other clubs.