Peter J.Heizmann

Brian & John, Please consider the AACA Library & Research Center, too. Our sole purpose is the retention of research material for current and future generations. On this AACA Home Page, click on "Library" to view our facilities. Thank you in advance, Peter J. Heizmann AACA Library & Research Center

Hi, Ted... Spring National Meet, Southeastern Division. May 10-12, 2007 New Bern, NC Hosted by: North Carolina Region's "First Capital Chapter". I attended the 2002 Annual Grand National in New Bern. Without doubt, one of the most interesting meets I ever attended. Cars were placed within the very historic streets of New Bern. Scenery is beautiful along the Neuse River. (Within the header at the top of the forum, click on "Community, then, Local Clubs". Scroll down to the North Carolina Region. Click on First Capital Chapter. You will see "2002 show photos".) Regards, Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, J.D. Spent almost 2 hours with Jim and his brother. Very interesting gents. The '40 Plymouth is a great candidate for restoration. Solid vehicle. Also, we will gain 2 new members for the AACA!! Great day all around. I will send you a more detailed report via e-mail. Regards, Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

avantey... Below is what I found from the "AACA Library & Research Center": (click on "Library" on the Home Page. Top of header on far right, "Online Catalog". Search "Marque or Author".) Of note, "...standard equipment and provides specifications for the above-titled models", in your case "1916". _______________________________________________ Marque or Author Hupmobile 1916 Title: Hupmobile * 1916 Summary: 7.75x9 one-color catalog; 24 pages plus covers; Copyrighted 1915; Printed in Detroit. Illustrates, details features, includes standard equipment, and provides specifications for the above-titled models. Call number: 97-H1247 __________________________________________________ There is a "Research Request" in the header, too. Hopefully, you will find the answers. Regards, Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Dan...Welcome to the AACA Forum. You may want to try the "AACA Library & Research Center" on this forum. On the home page, click on "Library". When the Library site appears you will note at the top of the header, "Request Form" / "On Line Catalog". There are various books on the Auburn Cord retained and available for your research at the AACA Library & Research Center. (click "On-Line Catalog", key word: Auburn Cord.) Peruse the various book titles our Library has and hopefully you will find the answers. Regards, Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Bob... I agree to go to the Sheraton web site. In the past, I had no less than 4 occasions where the clerk will check the dates you request, see that the hotel is booked, or, partially booked by an AACA Region/Chapter. The clerk then says sorry we are booked. Problem with phoning, is, you are at the mercy of an uninformed clerk. For example, the Hagerstown Meet some years ago. I phoned about 3 times and was told they are booked. On a business trip, I stopped at the Clarion for a face-to-face attempt to make a reservation. Even then, the clerk said sorry we are booked. It took 10 minutes for me to get the point across that "AACA and the Region/Chapter Name", are one in the same for a reservation. The manager got involved and said "wow, we were telling people for 3 weeks we were booked and all those people went to surrounding hotels". Make sure to mention "AACA and the Region/Chapter name". Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, JD... Had an enjoyable phone conversation with the seller tonight. He welcomed me to visit Monday, 11/27. Regards, Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, JD... I live in a suburb of Reading. Would be my pleasure to look it over. (Forget about remuneration.) Send me an e-mail with the seller's address, etc. Regards, Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Eldo1961... Welcome to the AACA Forum. Browse the entire website to learn more about the AACA and the many forum subjects. Very nice Cadillac ! Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

race144...Welcome to the AACA Forum. Leave your post here and post another in the Buick Forum. (Buick Forum...scroll down on the Home Page) Regards, Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Just as long as "no vendor names" are posted on the AACA Forum. No arguments between Vendors & Customers will be tolerated. Thanks in advance to all... Peter J.

Fran Shore, Library & Research Director, forwarded: __________________________________________________ Here are two photos of our happy winners, Art and Arlene Griffin with the Solstice . They drove it to the meet in Montgomery, Alabama. I asked Arlene if they had put the top down as yet and she remarked; "we have luggage." It is such a jazzy looking car and it was permitted to be parked right at the edge of the show field where it could be seen and enjoyed by the attendees. Fran Shore (See attached photos)

Thank you for the heads up, Judy. Going to surprise my wife and 2 nephews by buying it. Oh, by the way, a "very happy birthday to you, Judy"... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Peter J...

Lew, <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What would it take to get you back driving a Ford product? </div></div> 25 years old and older? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I will go into the reason that I don't currently own a Ford in a future posting, </div></div> Again, 25 years old and older? Just a reminder that this thread must remain within the guidelines of the AACA Forum Mission Statement and purpose, of which, I assume you read. The AACA Forum policy will not be the venue to critique "any" vendor / customer problems. Thank you in advance, Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Bob, The AACA Library & Research Center houses the literary collection of SPAAMFAA (Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of the Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America), of which, Pat mentioned in his post. Worth a try to see if the L&RC could assist. Peter J...

frogtown506...Welcome to the AACA Forum. For your benefit, take a digital photo, or, scan a 35-mm photo. Make another post. Scroll down. Click on "I want to preview my post/or attach a file". There are many here willing to assist, however, without a photo and more detail, we can only speculate. Regards, Peter J... :grin

Hi, Jeff...Welcome to the AACA Forum. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Could you attach a photo? (Take a digital photo, or, scan a 35-mm photo and save to whatever system you utilize. Make another post here. Click on "I want to preview my post and/or attach a file" below. Then, open the file you saved the photo, highlight it, and, attach it. Regards, Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Thank you very much, Wayne, for your time & effort to give us daily photos & commentary during the tour. Have a good trip home... Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hello, Geoff... In addition to responses on this forum, you could try tapping the existing resources of the AACA Library & Research Center. On the web site's Home Page, click in the right column on "Library". The AACA L&RC retains an enormous collection of automotive literature, manuals, technical data, and, specifications. Regards, Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Kevin... Thank you for the post. I went back to the Hershey Program book and there is one "Paul Blasinsky, Carmichaels, PA" noted and a trade name of "Blasinsky Brothers, Carmichaels, PA". They were at location "GDH 11-20". Regards, Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Bill... Discussed your query with our metallurgical staff. First, agree with Doug (nearchocolatetown)that 60-62C is an extreme. Second, agree with Doug, again, that a sample of a worn out tappet could be checked in a few minutes. If there is one available, the door is open for you to send it to me and we could perform a "destructive" microstructure analysis "non-gratis". At least you would know for certain which route to go. Back in 1916, they certainly did not have the technology of available metallurgical properties of today. Case hardening is like flame hardening in the sense of what is the desired depth one wishes to attain? We produce castings (Gear blanks, for example) that spec out .125 flame hardening of the O.D. gear teeth area. Again, if you can find a used tappet, I will have our guys do a microstructure analysis. Send an e-mail (below) and I will provide an address if you are interested. Regards, Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Bob... Just checked the Hershey 2006 program by town and the Cadillac/LaSalle section to no avail. No listings for Masontown, or, Uniontown. Hopefully, someone will come up with a contact. Regards, Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hello, Bill. Will discuss your query with our Metallurgical Director at work tomorrow for his input. I have some thoughts tonight that lean towards Choice #2, however, do not want to steer you in the wrong direction. Regards, Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Terry...hope all is well. How about "Verdone's Custom Stainless Casting" (I pasted his info from his web site below). Jere Verdone has a booth at the Annual Meeting Trade Show and gives a seminar/presentation, too. He and Marge are located in Nemanstown, PA (about 18 miles from where I live), or, about 35 miles East of Hershey. He reproduces door handles, cranks, etc. Regards, Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> ____________________________________________ SERVING THE ANTIQUE AUTO HOBBY THROUGH INNOVATIVE & IMAGINATIVE CUSTOM STAINLESS STEEL CASTING Since 1970, we are a small operation casting small, mostly pre 1945, non-precision parts for antique cars.. We make replications, not duplication. We take your old worn or broken piece and replicate it in stainless steel. We provide the part fully polished, as required, but we do no machine work. While some holes can and are cast in the pieces, drilling and tapping, etc. are the responsibility of the buyer. We have thousands of patterns for all different makes and models. Give us a call to see if we have a pattern of the part you need. If not we would need an old original to work from. Our aim is to provide mostly unavailable parts to individual car owners at the lowest cost to the purchaser. As such, we do not knowingly sell to jobbers who would step on our prices at the expense of the individual antique car owner. There is never a "set-up" fee or so called "tooling" fee. Cost of a cast stainless part is comparable to having an old part plated. NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. HOW TO CONTACT US: Jere & Marge Verdone 31 Stricklerstown Loop Rd Newmanstown PA 17073 PHONE 717 949-3341 FAX 717 949-2782 E-MAIL verdones@evenlink.com

Susan, thank you for bumping Scott's thread to the top. (1928 Peerless) Tom, our AACA Library & Research Center could very easily be the source for you to start. On the Main Page, click on "Library". A literature / information request form is noted. The AACA retains a full-time staff for assistance. Regards, Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />