Peter J.Heizmann

hoppy...Welcome to the AACA Forum. Sent you a Private Message (PM) with navigational instructions. Peter J.

AJ...Welcome to the AACA Forum. Matt has very good advice to use a trailer instead of a dolly. Years ago I rented a U-Haul open trailer. If I recall correctly, the trailer weighs 2-tons. They do not look heavy but I assure you they are. I towed a TR6 to Moline, Illinois for the AGNM and pulled it with an 8 cylinder Dodge Dakota. No problems. Prior to having a pickup I had no tow vehicle for the 2000 Spring Meet in Winchester, VA. Went to U-Haul and asked to rent a pick up and open trailer. They took the total vehicle weight (2450 #) plus the trailer (2,000 #) and would not rent the pickup. They insisted I had to use a 14 foot moving van to haul the trailer. This was at the Reading, PA U-Haul. Possibly it was a song and dance...who knows. It was kind of comical towing a small car, one person, and, a suitcase with that large, empty truck. How much does your car weigh? They normally do not have older vehicles in their data base and the clerk will more than likely ask the question. Regards, Peter.

Hello, Ron. You would be best served to contact Mr. Donald Barlup, VP of National Activities this year. pullman1914@aol.com Don has vast experience with tours and meets. I worked with Don over the years in various AACA capacities and I assure you he will assist with sound advice. As a member of the AACA I certainly want to extend my appreciation to you and your fellow members for the interest in being a host. The tours and meets are the keystone of the AACA. Regards, Peter J.

Cha05Twn07..."Welcome to the AACA Forum". Please do not take some of the comments you recevied as representative of all forum participants..."A grain of salt" certainly helps survival here. Scroll around all of the services on this AACA Forum. We have a lot to offer. On the Home Page check out the AACA Library & Research Center and the AACA Museum. The Library has retains an enormous amount of research literature. Best, Peter J.

The Vietnam Veteran's Memorial we vets built in Reading, PA's city park I believe says it all. We put at least 2 years into finalizing the wording to "bring unity" to everyone's experience in dealing with war and sacrifice. The wording covers those who avoided serving, those who lost love ones, those who served, those who wanted to serve however denied for varied reasons, those who gave the ultimate: ____________________________________________________________________________ TO THOSE WHO LAUGHED TO THOSE WHO CRIED TO THOSE WHO FOUGHT TO THOSE WHO TRIED TO THOSE WHO GAVE THERE VERY LIVES "WE REMEMBER"

You are quite welcome. There may be more that is not listed in the On Line Catalog. Personally I would contact our Librarian, Chris Ritter via a phone call or On Line Request to see what other materials may be available. Possibly something specific or more definitive to your query. Our AACA Library is "public" so you do not have to be a member of the AACA to accesss the great wealth of old vehicle literature that is retained . critter@aacalibrary.org or 717-534-2082. Best, Peter.

Very nice, Barry. You may have some success by contacting the AACA Library & Research Center. I checked the On Line Catalog and the following showed up with the Keyword: "Continental Flyer". Marque or Author: Wagner, William, 1909- Title: Continental! :--its motors and its people /--by William Wagner. Published: [Washington, D.C.] : Armed Forces Journal Intenational ; Fallbrook, CA : Aero Publishers, c1983. Description: ix, 240 p. : ill. ; 29 cm. Subject: Continental Motors Corporation -- History Internal combustion engine industry -- United States -- History Dewey call number: 338.7621430973 LC call number: HD9710.U54 C658 1983 ISBN: 0816845069 (Aero) :

Hello, Paul. If anyone wants to see how this "classic" subject rears its head like clockwork on this Forum, click on the Search link in this page's header line. Type in "Classic Definition". The oldest one retained is dated July 20, 2000... After moderating on this forum for about the same 10 year period I cannot recall one time that the topic "Defintition of a Classic Car" has ever been satisfactorily resolved or agreed upon. It has become almost ho-hum from my side of the fence not to mention "here we go again". Peter.

Folks, Points have been made and it is time to get this thread back to the purpose: "Tucker #1010 is going to auction !" Thank you in advance, Peter.

And what feedback and factual information as to the plans did you receive from the Museum? Would really help give you some facts before a lot of conjecture begins. Regards, Peter.

Tucker Fan 48 and mdsbob, Thank you very much. Well stated! I speak as a member of the AACA and cannot thank the Cammack Family enough for their dedication to our club through donations to our Museum, Library, and, National Headquarters. Tuckers may be the subject here however it is mind boggling how much the Cammack Family has contributed to this great club for our enjoyment now and future generations down the road. Regards, Peter J.

Just a reminder for what it is worth, folks: We are all guests on HERCO property. If they have an event scheduled for Saturday evening or Sunday either at the Giant Center or Stadium the Car Show on Sunday would be out of the question. In past years I recall a repeated message on the P.A. System reminding all vendors that they must vacate the property by whatever time on Saturday and this was due to evening events in the Center. Regards, Peter J.

Thank you, Matt! Proves again that this AACA web site has the most current information coming from the "horses mouth" if folks would just get off the General Forum a bit and do a little research. Regards, Peter J.

Locked the thread. Contact pinkchrome via a PM or 54 vette pictures by diamondsintheruff - Photobucket Peter J.

Hi, Frank. I do concur that it was Gast as I stopped there about 15+ years ago. The building had large plate glass windows so you could see a car on their turntable to attract attention. Also, they had a large selection of model cars in the gift shop. The last time I drove through Strasburg the building was occupied by a furniture sales operation. Below is what I found on a web site: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "This museum has apparently closed. If we become aware of any change in status we will post the information here. Looking for that one-of-a-kind automobile? A dazzling classic that is sure to turn heads and melt hearts? Remember that first car? Your all-time favorite? Remember the '48 Tucker? Now that was a car! The '57 Chevy. How about that Amphicar we've all marveled at? Anyone who can remember cars like these will thrill at the sight of them in showroom condition at the Gast Classic Motorcars Museum. If you are too young for such memories, you've got to see what you missed. Is the pain unbearable? Don't despair, because you can buy a classic auto at Gast, one of the few dealers of its kind in the nation. Only fifty-one Tucker automobiles were produced. Here visitors will find the famous "Waltz Blue Tucker #24." Here is the remarkable Jackson Family Rolls Royce, bought to celebrate Michael's early success. And the very first MG to be imported into the United States -- right next to the very last MG to reach our shores. Though many of these classics are antiques, newer, rare high performance vehicles will be found here as well. The exhibit is always changing but always features more than fifty automobiles, each a unique example of technology and art on wheels. The tour is accompanied by music from the 50's and 60's. Afterward peruse the Car Buff Gift Shop for that special auto-related item. Individuals, families and groups (20 or more people) of all ages are welcome.

n2010...Welcome to the AACA Forum. Moved it here for more exposure. Regards, Peter J.

Wow! What great photos. I would advise that you contact the Hershey Region as they were the host and could better answer your statistical questions. Hershey Region AACA: Home Glad you guys had a great time. Peter J.

My pleasure, Dick. If you folks catch up with Sally at future Meets and other venues she is always gracious to chat about her great experience. Peter J.

Dick, Sally posted her diary if you will previously on this forum. A reminder that the "Search" function readily shows any previous threads. I punched in "Allice Ramsey" in the Search block and here you have it: http://forums.aaca.org/f169/alice-ramsey-centennial-drive-225512.html Regards, Peter J.

Poci1957. The NY Times for years has zeroed in on the Car Coral simply for "current value" of old vehicles. I recall about 12 (+/-) years ago a friend in CT gave me a copy of a NY Times article just after Hershey. It was the same thing: "old car values" for the most part with very little substance about the Meet in general. Peter J.

Again, always go through the proper channels for satisfactory answers. I would contact Herb for his advice and go from there. Up front and strictly my opinion I have a problem with a "public forum poll" in that you would be surprised at how many regular forum members, some the most outspoken, are not members of the AACA. When asked over the years there are some that absolutely refuse to become members. Until someone corrects my personal opinion, I have a problem with non-members voting for a change to the AACA in any way, shape, or, form. (I highly doubt a huge amount of new members joining simply because we have a TV/Movie Car Class. Might gain a few but is it worth altering the mission of the AACA? I would vote "NO" for this class.) The above is my opinion as a member and not that of the AACA from any past positions I held.) Regards, Peter J.

Folks, You may be best served if one of the proponents of this new class would send a letter or contact the AACA Board as they will have the final word to best satisfy your queries. This thread is all opinion and conjecture at this point and will go nowhere unless going to the horse's mouth. Ron, Shop Rat, Silverghost?? Regards, Peter J.

Olympic, Just checked your AACA Library's "On-Line" catalog (click on Library on this site's home page then On -Line search). Below is what is on-line: Marque or Author: Breese (France) 1911 Title: Miscellaneous Summary: Four full-color prints and photocopies of articles/reference material. All pieces pertain to the four-cylinder light sporting Breese built by an American in Paris. Subject: Compilation -- compilation Call number: 97-B1551 You may also do a research request (self explanatory on the Library site). No all literature is catalogued so I would advise contacting Mr. Chris Ritter, Librarian: critter@aacalibrary.org or 717-534-2082 Regards, Peter J.

Hi, Phil. What do you suggest to reduce it with over 1200 cars showing? Oil on chipped stone drives is illegal. Water would of course create mud. Had so much fun at Hershey that dusting off my car yesterday reminded me of a great time. Attended a local region meet 4 weeks ago held in a town park. At one point it reminded me of Lawrence of Arabia with high winds blowing dust. Again, had a very nice time with over 500 cars in attendance...dusted it off and went to Hershey. The hobby is alive and well! Peter J.

Good one, Susan. Will remember that the next time I horse around at the Musem. Should also mention that Corky Coker (Coker Tire) did an excellent impersonation of Teddy Roosevelt and went table to table chatting with people. Also, a gent was dressed and looked exactly like Milton Hershey. The above coupled with the outstanding gas pumps auctioned made for a really nice time. Peter.