Peter J.Heizmann

moodier...Welcome to the AACA Forum. Suggestion: Click on the "Edit" icon. Insert paragraphs for reading ease. This will generate sincere responses to your sincere question. We are here to help in the best way we can. Could you post a photo of the car? Let us know if you require assistance navigating this Forum. Regards, Peter J.

Hi, Doug... And Ron's results with "Judy's '60 Chevy" are nothing short of one beautiful restoration. Talk about one determined couple to create "twin-era '60 Chevy Impala's" is mind boggling to me. To all hobbyist' out there, you are in for a great experience when you see these Chevy's. Regards, Peter J.

Novis1...Welcome to the AACA Forum! Moved your query to the Buy/Sell Section. Regards, Peter J.

Hi, Ken... Know where your are coming from, Ken. British Fine Threads locally can drive one nuts (no pun intended). I have used Rimmer Brothers in the U.K. sales@rimmerbros.co.uk As for a local supplier to San Francisco, I would contact Moss Motors, Goleta, CA www.mossmotors.com and, hopefully, receive a recommendation as I am quite certain the same question must have been posed over the years. Or, contact the Roadster Factory in Armagh, PA www.the-roadster-factory.com I am currently scanning the Roadster Factory's cataloque and they have a listing of British Hardware on page 243. Various specs. Don't know what you need for your '25 Rover? Of course, these 3 references would want to sell to you without disclosing a competitor. However, if they do not carry the bolts/nuts you require, they have nothing to lose, hopefully, you gain, and, all 3 are very customer oriented. Regards, Peter J.

Sure cannot tell the difference, Earl. As I mentioned, a fond memory, that's about all it is worth until one sees these cars at a car show venue. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Steve... The time frame, of which, you are researching was exciting then, and, lost today for the most part. Just my fond memories. I recall the excitement from grade school-through-highschool, wondering what new cars would be unvailed in October. Most marques within this time period, would completely resdesign the car from year to year. (Body styling, amenities, engine, etc.) Sort of like Christmas memories to me. Today, most cars look the same as we have discussed on the forum. Today's car's tout more of what knick-knacks the car can offer versus styling changes every year. Most cars, in my opinion, have a 7 year "manufacturing/engineering cost of tooling" life. In the 50's-60's, auto companies would shut down the plants for 6-8 weeks to re-tool, basically gut the plant, to be geared up for the new style changes. Of important note is the trickle down effect. All "vendors" of the auto companies went through the same "shut the plant down, lay off work force for 6-8 weeks, re-tool, re-vamp the facilities in order to ramp up production". Obviously today, we see body styling last for 7, or, so years from a cost standpoint versus year-to-year of the '50's-60's. Today, buy an auto in its 1st year and the style will be in vogue for 7 on average. In answer to your thread topic: The excitent and anticipation of what the "new year" model designs came first. Opinions after viewing them came shortly after the unveilings. Hard for me to determine a particular marque, as I favor all of the time period simply due to year-to-year design changes. My opinion and feeling... Regards, Peter J.

Tammy...Welcome to the AACA Forum!! (Obviously a tribute to your father. Our condolences...) This is a good case example of people, such as signalman, who express interest, however, for whatever reason, do not insert an e-mail address upon registering. As he noted, "e-mail me... Well, how can this be accomplished, Signalman?? Tammy, go to the top of this page, click on "My Home". Therein, you will see "Send A Private E-mail. Try this route to get Signalman's attention. The next time Signalman logues-on, a little envelope icon will blink off and on at the top of the page and remain so until he reads your message. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

You may want to contact OSCO Motors, Hatfield, PA (Northern suberb of Philadelphia). Contact: Tom Cooper, President. Their sole existence is aftermarket marine manifolds and retain a "very experienced" staff. Sorry that I can not provide the phone number, or, other pertinent data this evening. Go to Osco Motors on the web and I am quite certain you will receive a direction... Regards, Peter J.

Guys, please keep DaveZZZ's question from drifting into obscurity. Thanks for any considerations. Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Dean...Welcome to the AACA Forum. I feel quite confident you will hear from various, experienced respondents shortly. A worthwhile suggestion. Go to the Antique Automobile Club of America in the immediate left column at the top. Open it, scroll down to the Library & Research Center. The AACA retains an enormous amount of research data catering to indepth questions, of which, you are requesting. This collection of data has been progressively catalogued, filed, and, staffed by professionals since the AACA's inception in 1935. Obviously, you are serious in obtaining detailed answers. Our Library & Research Center is a diamond in the rough, of which, entirely too many people do not utilize. Many folks posting here over the years, simply "throw out" a question, then, sit back to see what happens. The L&RC is and has been the most overlooked, under utilized resource tool this club has to offer. There is a self explanatory form to fill out. Should you opt to make a phone contact: AACA National Headquarters ATTN: Kim Miller, Librarian P.O. Box 417 Hershey, PA 17033 Ph: 717-534-2082 Ph: 717-534-1910 Definitely worth your time. Regards, Peter J.

Hi, Pat... This reminds me of "Golf". Like most of us over the years, novices, neighbors, or, friends have stated what a nice car. Good investment, mister!! Well, my answer has always been a question: "If one loves golf, spends $50-$80 bucks every week, and, more, in my area. One becomes a good golfer over his/her golfing years. In the end, how many bucks did you make, or, lose?". If they argue my point: "How many bucks did you spend in the 19th hole on top of the Greens Fees?" Answer from the majority: "zippo!, natta", zilch". "Did you enjoy becoming a 5, or, whatever handicapper?". That being said, "how many great friends, or, interesting conversations have you had playing golf, of which, no money could buy, and, cars or golf become secondary?" Guess it all boils down to what does one want to do. Banquets are held at golf tournaments, car venues, bowling leaques, and, so on... Seriously, this is how I respond whenever I find myself in a relative scenario. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, John... Here's the Class 25 "Sports Vehicles" breakdown of years: Class 25A - Pre-1960 Class 25B - Sports Vehicles - Open....1961-1969 Class 25C - Sports Vehicles - Closed..1961-1969 Class 25D - Sports Vehicles - Open....1970-1979 Class 25E - Sports Vehicles - Closed..1970-1979 Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Bill... Check if the address I post below is the same as the one you used: Robert J. Croley 718 Kenesaw Avenue Knoxville, TN 37919 Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Snappydwg1...Welcome to the AACA Forum! Took a look at the Murphy Museum photos. Great variety of cars. Folks, do yourself a favor and check it out. Thank you, Snappydwg1, for your efforts in sharing this with us. Very interesting! Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

needmorempg...first, Welcome to the AACA Forum. Hopefully, you will find a buyer here. As for being a "newbie", you did fine. My natural instincts force me to ask the following question: "Despite your current disdain for the '73's gas mileage and unless you need the bucks, would you consider making a hobby of the car?" If so, keep it, get involved with the hobby, become a regular on this AACA Forum, and, possibly, in time, the cost of gas today would be a moot point. If you opt use it for cruising at leisure, tours, and, old iron events, it is a lot of fun. Before you make a decision, please scroll around this forum and the AACA's mission statement to see what retaining an obvious nice driver could become in the form of a hobby. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Adriana...Welcome to the AACA Forum. Scroll down on the main page and post the same query within the Oldsmobile forum, too. The Antique Automobile Club of America's focus is on vehicles a minimum of 25 years old. That is not to say someone not chime in here. There are quite a few knowledgeable participants, of whom, may help out. Regards, Peter J.

Dick...Welcome to the AACA Forum. Steve Moskowitz, Executive Director, has addressed the reason for eliminating the "winners list" in the Antique Automobile Magazine. Suggestions: --You will need Acrobat Reader to open the winner's list in order to convert to PDF. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, it can be down-loaded. --Antique Automobile, May/June 2004 issue, 2nd page, 4th paragraph of the Executive Directors Message. (Check it out.) --Scroll down to just below the last thread on this Judging page, click on "page 5", and open the thread: "MEET RESULTS - IMPORTANT" dtd. 7/26/04. --In general, Steve mentioned that upwards of 20, or, so, pages could be freed up for more articles on old iron, restoration articles, and, more photographs. --Of note, at the end of any given year, all of the winners lists for that year will be published in a separate listing as we members were informed recently. Hope this helps, Peter J.

Ron...good example concerning Moline. Very nice time and venue. Another that immediately came to mind was the 2000 Spring Meet in Winchester, VA. (They have a long tradition with the Apple Blossom Festival/Car Show and incorporated the AACA Meet that year.) Great turnout. Hopefully, someone from the Shenandoah Region could add suggestions/comments. Regards, Peter.

Michael...Welcome to the AACA Forum. Suggestion: scroll down on the Main Page and post this in the "General Motors Products - Chevrolet" section. More exposure. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Great, Paul... Glad the collective input from Diz, Bob, and, Ken helped. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Ken...thank you for sharing this with us. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Very nice. Regards, Peter J.

Thank you, Ken...that's the cover I saw. Hopefully, all the above suggestions will give Paul some choices. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Bob... I have seen those air dams, too. At Hershey a few years ago, I saw a trailer vendor that was pushing an open trailer, air dam, and, a "covered wagon" type cover. It had aluminum bows with a tightly fitted cover. Cannot recall seeing it since. The air dam certainly would help to include airodynamics (fuel mileage). Regards, Peter J.

Hi, Paul and Diz... Diz said it best as I can attest from personal experience. In 2000, going to the Spring Meet in Winchester, VA, a friend who owns a tarp/tent business custom made a tarp to the shape of my TR-6. It was, what I thought, well padded. I placed lightweight blankets over the car for, again, what I thought was extra protection. WRONG!! Although tightened down well, little, if any "flapping", I was shocked to see very small, hair-line scratches caused by the fiber of the blankets moving. Open air trailer: Paul, let it get dirty, it can be washed. You will come out better in the long run. I lucked out, as the very fine scratches buffed out easily. If I used a heavier material, such as the tarp my friend gave me without the blankets, a total re-paint would have been the order of the day. Of course one lessens the security in motel lots with an open trailer, and, the possibiltiy of chipped paint from stones remains, please listen to where I erred. A live-and-learn scenario. Regards, Peter J.

Welcome to the AACA Forum... Judging usually goes on to 12:30 on an average. Maybe a little earlier/maybe a little later. The rules are the vehicles must remain on the show field until 3:00, or, when the Chief Judge releases them. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />