Peter J.Heizmann

David...that makes sense. Hopefully, you will receive it shortly. Regards, Peter J.

Folks... There were some openings for additional seminars at the Annual Meeting and thought I would take advantage. There have been many numerous posts with casting questions over the years on this Forum. I think it is time to bring it to the forefront considering so many small foundries that had catered to small quantities of castings have fallen by the wayside. I will be giving the seminar from 11:30 - 12:45 on Friday, 2/11/05. For the first 45 minutes +/-, will be a discussion on sources, what you the consumer should do when having a part quoted, and, foundry practice to include reverse engineering of a part. Too much to discuss here. Of utmost importance and a goal is to use this seminar to act as a springboard for the future by way of your input, experiences on this subject, and, so on, to create future dialogue. Somehow, I want to develop a way of communicating all of our discussions on the forum, and, the upcoming seminar to the majority of the AACA membership, of whom, are not into computers and this AACA Forum. Collectively, let's give it a shot to assist eachother with the growing problem of replacement castings. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Dave...I really do not think Steve or the HQ staff should be saddled with answering the delivery. I live only 1 hour East of the Hershey area and just received it yesterday, 1/27/05. The mail system is a wonder unto itself. People here in the Reading, PA area still wonder why a letter mailed locally goes 1 1/2 hours East to Philadelphia, then, comes back to Reading for local delivery. Not all cases, but, a rather frequent occurence. Really like the new format. Also, the 2004 Winners List is really great. Easier to file for the future, easy to see the whole year in one booklet. Nice!! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Regards, Peter J.

Hi, Bob... Within the immediate region of Reading, PA one can send mail, it goes 54 miles to the Main Philadelphia Center, then, is delivered to the addressee back in Reading. Mind boggling to say the least. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

341ag...Welcome to the AACA Forum. For further comments, read the "The New Phone Books have Arrived" thread. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Good photos, Harry. Printed them out and will hold a meeting with my people this week. Have you checked the actual weight? One of the samples you have would be great to actually see how we would "tie" the cores together internally. This is important from a quoting standpoint as 5 separate cores would be more expensive than say 3, if we can eliminate 2 coreboxes via CAD modeling and pattern layout. Will be back on here this week. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

BornTooLate...Welcome to the AACA Forum. Do yourself a favor and try the AACA Library & Research Center. This is a function within the AACA, of which, retains an enormous amount of automotive research data. (Click on AACA Library on the main page and there is a self-explanatory information request form to fill out.) or, a direct contact: AACA Library & Research Center P.O. Box 417 501 W. Governor Road Hershey, PA 17033 Attn: Kim Miller, Librarian kmiller@aacalibrary.org Ph: 717-534-2082 Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Great, Art...always nice to see you. Peter.

Hi, West... Brenda explained the "DF'er" well. The DF Lunch was initiated by Ron Barnett (Ronbarn) and friends some years ago. At that time and through 2003, we had a great time at St. George's Restaurant about 2 blocks away. Had a blast putting a face to a computer. The owner's of the building, of which, St. George's proprietors leased the restaurant area, sold it to developers. In a panic situation in 2003, we opted to "box lunch" at the Wyndham, courtesy of Mike Jones. It is up to the DF'ers if they desire to find a replacement for St. George's and I will table the issue this year. Some find it more convenient to have it in the hotel, others indicated they miss "Philly Cheesesteaks" as St. George's offered. All DF'ers are welcome. It is a relaxed, shoot-the-breeze, lunch. Enjoyable to have everyone state their "Forum Handle" and given name. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Ted...Welcome to the AACA Forum. My best advise, of which, could answer all of your questions, would be to take advantage of the AACA Library & Research Center's enormous archives of unusual, rare, and, accurate historical data. Click on the AACA Library. You will find a self-explanatory form to fill out. Regards and Welcome aboard... <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Peter J.

Location update... Mike Jones contacted me and we will meet in the "Franklin Room". (The Franklin Room is on the mezzanine level. One floor up on the escalator from the lobby level.) Time remains the same: 12:00-2:00 Again, thank you very much to Mike Jones for arranging this. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Ron. All forum moderators. I will send a PM. Regards, Peter.

Chubbs...Welcome to the AACA Forum. The AACA has an excellent Library & Research Center, of which, retains a wealth of "historically accurate, detailed information". On the main page, scroll down to the AACA Library, click on it, and, you will find a self-explanatory form to fill out. You can obtain copies of whatever information you so desire. Or, for a direct contact... A.A.C.A. Library & Research Center Work: 717-534-2082 E-Mail: kmiller@aacalibrary.org P.O. Box 417 501 W. Governor Road Hershey, PA 17033 Regards and welcome aboard, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Harry... I take it you will be at Philly. Great! I attend only on Friday and it would be nice to "talk castings" while you are there. The Moderators have a brief meeting at 1:30 with Terry Bond. Other than that, I will have time to chat. As Wayne pointed out, the Logan Room is on the lobby floor and easily seen. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

That time of year, folks... Mike Jones, despite all of the Annual Meeting logistics he is arranging, graciously took the time and arranged for us to utilize the "Logan Room" on the ground floor of the Wyndham Hotel. The hours reserved for the Logan Room are 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Friday the 11th. Mike indicated there may be a "remote possibility" that the room may not be available. Will not know for sure, but, this is the plan. Will notify you of any changes. It was popular last year utilizing the Logan Room with "box lunches" (your nickel) so people could leave one Seminar, join us, then, easily attend the next Seminar/function. All are welcome. Good opportunity to "put a face to a computer keyboard". NOT REQUIRED BY ANY MEANS, HOWEVER, PLEASE RESPOND IF YOU WILL JOIN US... Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

1craig...Welcome to the AACA Forum. On the Main Page, try the AACA Library. The Library & Research Center retains an enormous amount of research information. Do yourself a favor and submit a request for information. The on-line, self-explanatory request form is easy to use. Regards, Peter J.

Thank you, Harry...we'll take a good look at it and get back. Will keep everyone informed within this thread so all can learn. As noted above, sources for replacement castings are steadily deminishing within the foundry business. It would be to your benefit to include as much as possible information to assure accuracy in part replication: --Most of our industrial customers send in CAD Models, prints, or, samples. For the hobbyist, these items are more than likely unavailable, or, not practical. In lieu of the aforementioned, as many digital or 35-mm shots from "all angles" would be great. --Dimensions: As many as you can provide. This is important. --Part weight: Extremely important for accurate quote. Most foundries will over-estimate the weight to keep themselves covered should you send in a "guesstimated weight". Find a way to weigh the part. --Do you have an extra part, or, a broken part that could be used possibly as the molding impression? Extra/broken part that the foundry could slice up to make it easier and more efficient to obtain internal dimensions (cored areas). --Quantities: To drive down any pattern shop work, pattern costs, again, contact friends, marque club members, etc. If your 1909 Watchamacallit needs an exhaust manifold, chances are more than likely another owner would want one. There will always be an old auto owner who needs just one casting, I fully realize this and we'll assist them as best we can. Keep in mind, just because it is a casting does not guarantee it will be conducive to any one foundry. (A parallel example: Our casting weight range is ozs-to-220# =/-. Send in a 300# casting quote request and we will "no-quote" it. There are other foundries set up to handle heavier parts.) Again, we are and have been set up to assist the hobbyist. In the process of introducing my guys to what old auto hobbyist are all about, our hobby's long range problems to keep the autos on the road, and, so on. Have accumulated some manifold photos to inform them of the wide range of part designs that could come down the pike. This tread will remain in the Tech Questions area as its sole purpose is to assist all of us with an increasingly important facit, of which, many have inquired over the years. With the ever depleting resources, especially, salvage yards, we must address the growing problem now. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

missa...Welcome to the AACA Forum. You may want to post your questions within the Oldsmobile club section. (Scroll down on the main page). Also, click on the AACA Library site for self-explanatory instructions to request information. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Shop Rat... Are you responding to Joe Werner's identical thread question by starting a new thread? Though you are using humor, Joe's question requires answers from someone. Moved to Tech Questions area. Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks everyone for your responses </div></div> Ed. Good thread. Please do not end it here. Keep us posted as time goes on... Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Harry... Great news forthcoming. Had some rather high profile meetings with my company's management this week. We are already producing industrial castings that are in the same environment as "old car" castings. We have made heavy truck replacement parts for years, so, this is a known to us. Again, we have been reverse engineered many castings. The owners of Donsco see the need of we hobbyist and gave me free rein to go for it, not to mention the blank checks. Will keep you posted. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Joe... I have no idea what the '39 Plymouth would be worth fully restored. The old car hobby prices have, and, continue to fluctuate that no one, except, a person who would be specifically desiring the car, could pay higher amounts. Mika, Frank, and, Gunny... Excellent comments. I like to equate this hobby to "golfing". Pay $500-600 for one state of the art Driver today, when, 20 years ago, a whole golf bag priced at $500-600 was insane to the average wallet. Play golf for, say, 40 years 2-3 times per week, dues, green fees, 19th Hole, and, so on...what monetary value do you have when you cannot play anymore? The only thing of value you walk away with is a huge amount of people you met and had great memories sharing one's "golf" years. Gunny stated it clearly...WOW! Just have a great time and don't count on an unknown profit selling the hobby when you cannot play anymore. In my case, had the TR6 since new. Never had a need to resore it, rather, spent enough keeping this and that refurbished. After 32 years, I still would not realize profit in today's dollar value. (Lost money is the word I was looking. Just like green fees...but, what a profit in meeting great people.) If someone wants to pay me $30,000 for a set of golf clubs, of which, I paid $225 in 1972, give me a call. They also could be used for fireplace stokers, tomato plant stakes, prop up the 'ole hood to see if a judge notices... <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Sounds great, Harry...keep us posted on various aspects along the way. I will continue, likewise, on my end to keep you folks up to speed on the venture with my company. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Fireball...you may want to try hq@mvpa.org. (Military Vehicle Preservation Association) Regards, Peter J.

Hi, glys... Trailers have been discussed quite often on this forum. Many have submitted great input as to manufacturers, experiences, do's/don't's, tow vehicles, and, so on. I recall trailer height was disucssed. Click on the "Search" icon at the top with "Trailers", or, "Trailer Height" as the search words. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />