Peter J.Heizmann

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="" />

jgmets...Welcome to the Forum. Very sorry about your physical condition. Please post frequently with any old auto questions, experiences, or, opinions. It can be a lot of fun and interest. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

A relative tip came to mind a few days ago. A good friend had a punctured trailer tire on the way to a recent Meet. He recounted about having to jack the trailer up via a good Samaritan...you do not need a jack on a dual-axle. I carry a 15" long piece of 4x4 that is cut (beveled) on one end specifically for the possiblity of a flat. i.e...if your right rear tire goes flat on the trailer, simply put the 4x4 in front of the right front tire, pull the trailer until the right front is dead-center..."instant jack". (or, look for a suitable, angled rock along the berm of the road.) Provided that your trailer tires are inflated to the max, the good tire will lift the deflated tire enough to change it. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> P.S...make up 4 beveled 4x4's and you can use them for wheel chocks if you must unhook your "loaded" trailer in a designated trailer parking lot at a meet, hotel, etc.

Hi, Terry... A suggestion... There are various sponsors to at least phone for rates... --Priority One, Medford, NY (1-877-588-7088)...Advertises in Antique Automobile and Fall Hershey. --Horseless Carriage, Paterson, NJ...Advertises in Fall Hershey --Passport Transport, (www.passporttransport.com) (1-800-325-4267)...Advertises in the Fall Hershey. At least you could obtain advise/rates. I agree about the nightmares various people have posted on the Forum over the years. What bothered many of us from old threads is how "unknowns" sub-contract to undesirable carriers, where, the driver could care less/rude/pick up your vehicle at a shopping mall parking lot in the middle of the night whenever the driver gets there, and, so on... Again, this is an "AACA Search" candidate for probably one of the longest threads this site has run. Regards, Peter J.

Hi, Hal... From my experiences, not technical knowledge of today's batteries, they go dead within a New York Minute without any warning. As some of you may know, I drive a fairly consistent 50,000 miles per year covering 6 States. Out of the 14 vehicles (company cars) in my 32 years in the Foundry Industry, I count 5 of them that simply died in the battery department without warning. All had a minimum of 2 years wear, however, considering the mileage, that's a lot of use on a battery, especially in the Northeast. Regards, Peter J.

Hi, Howard... (Thank you for chiming in on this subject. Thought it may ring your doorbell.) agh... True info from Howard. He has been a proponent for attention to "Trailer" questions for years. Not just tires. He has brought up practically every iota of trailers to include "not the trailer", rather, the tow vehicle's "hitch receiver", of which, most people take for granted. Bearing grease, tire pressure, load levelers, anti-sway bars, tow vehicle capacities, trailer capacities vs. load, tongue weight (very important subject) all come into play here. An observation I have made, most recently within the parking lot at the AGNM in Buffalo..."ball hitch grease". Went out to my truck in the evening, walked by roughly 8-10 pick-up trucks. NONE HAD GREASE ON THE BALL! This is a definte no-no. That hitch is moving canstantly as you tow. Without grease, obviously, it is a "metal-to-metal" zone. (I take a hand held grease gun prior to hitching up, grease the ball, grease the receiver end of the sway bars, DO NOT GREASE THE TRAILER END OF THE SWAY BAR AS IT MAY CAUSE IT TO EXIT PREMATURELY". On this Forum, in my opinion, is a lack of taking advantage of its engine. Go to the top of this page, click on "SEARCH". Suggested search words: Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, etc." You will find a miriad of veteran, and, not-so-veteran experiences with trailering. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, agh... This question came up some time ago. A Forum member was frustrated that he received only about 3-4,000 miles out of his trailer tires. Obviously, he had under inflated tires which will cause premature wear. All said and done, I keep mine at 60-62 p.s.i. and their highest pressure rating is 65 p.s.i. No problems. Mine have about 8400 miles on them with no sign of wear. Regards, Peter J. Regards, Peter J.

Hi, Todd... Timely coindence. I finished reading the July-August "Antique Automobile" magazine. On page 52, John Myer, VP of our museum, penned an article titled: "AN INTERESTING DISCOVERY". My point is, the value of the Library & Research Center. Within the article, the 1909 Mitchell was assumed to be of a correct model year. It took the L&RC archives to present "fact" as to the vehicle's "year". The car's current owner, Gene Reeves, quote: "...has done research at the AACA Library and Research Center, and, he confirms...that the vehicle is a 1910 Mitchell rather than a 1909 model". So far, there has not been any facts presented over the past few days relative to the Comet and Pan American, only, suggestions. Todd, Don, AK Huskey...the above is a very timely example to give you folks direction. Regards, Peter J.

Great, Todd...thank you! Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Todd C...should Don opt to take advantage, please keep the thread alive so all of us benefit. To suggest a private e-mail benefits no one on this AACA Forum. Thanks in advance, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

RO... Why do all that "see if you can get a copy of the 640 page book The Complete Encylcopedia of Motorcars" when this AACA "owned" website promotes utilizing the "AACA Library & Research Center", of which, I would bet already has a copy. It is really simple. Click on the Antique Automobile Club of America in the left column, once opened, scroll down to the L&RC, open the research prompt, fill it out, and, receive prompt/factual information. One would be amazed at the volumes of data, of which, has been collected since circa-1935 just sitting there awaiting service to "we" AACA Members. Regards, Peter J.

Hi, Don... Both of your questions sound to me like excellent ones for the Library & Research Center. Did you contact them? I feel you may find expedient answers to include a lot of fact, not bits and pieces. Regards, Peter J.

Debbie...you could also send an inquiry to the AACA Library & Research Center. To the immediate left, you will see Antique Automobile Club of America. Within this site, scroll down to Library and Research Center. Within the LR&C site is a request for information form to fill out. Give it a try! Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Ken... The aforementioned suggestions should give you some ideas. Not knowing what business you are in, or, what entity being requested for items to donate you, of which, you are involved makes it somewhat vague. If you are in the position to purchase items to donate, useful items noted in previous posts should do the trick. Please describe what sort of old car meets are requesting items. This may be more beneficial. Regards, Peter J.

Hi, Ken... As with many of us on this forum, those who observe this forum, and, a gazzillion car buffs that attend anything from local shows to concours to AACA Nationals, the grab-bags are a nice welcome. Me personally, a handshake, or, a verbal welcome is the same as goodies-bags. What I would not want to even know, is some local show made a goodies-bag an important aspect that generated more work for the "volunteers", of which, put in many hours concentrating on the goal, not freebies. A dash plaque is always nice as a momento. Many people within this hobby collect them. Although they do cost money, possibly you could solicit one, if not more, local businesses to sponsor funds in order to purchase them. Just a reminder, give the business some advertisement within the show flier, or, a sign at the entrance to the meet field. As I stated previously, try a personal visit with some local businesses. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Ken... To add a tip to the responses of Karl and Dave. Canvass your area for business items they would donate. (Auto Zone, Pep Boys, and, so on...). Phone would be the easiest, however, a personal visit would probably be more successful. Most local shows exist to support a particular charity, fire company, etc. Offer to potential businesses to print their company's name in any fliers as supporters of the event. If this is too costly, make a good sized sign at the show entrance listing sponsors. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Thanks for the reminder, Pat. I'll update my (harumph...) rate schedule for fixed parking tickets, blindside to zoning rates, and, add big truck rates, of which, will be rather salty (Wayne has the bucks so no big deal). Just kidding, but, you would be surprised at how often neighbors and some friends requested these favors the last time I was on council. I always told them no way and after 22 years, most act cold to me. True colors come out, I suppose. I'm guilty of taking this off thread topic, so, I'll delete non-relative posts within 24 hours. Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

Gads, I hope not, Steve... Over a year ago, our honorable Mayor of Mt. Penn requested I fulfill the term of a councilman that moved. I declined. Been there for 4 years in the early 1980's. Last month, another councilman left the boro. Yepper...got the phone call. This time I said "yes, Ms. Mayor, I'm a glutton for punishment...why not". No more jobs for this kid... Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Ken...thanks in advance for helping answer Joe's question. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Gents... 26Pack started a ligitimate thread. Take a good look at where some of you have taken it. For some reason beyond my comprehension, there are certain people who absolutely do not know how to utilize the Rants & Raves section. They continue to ruin decent threads. Now, if the shoe fits, wear it gents. I will not hesitate to ban. Not going to put up with it. Should I do so, loud and clear, do not bother e-mailing me. Telling you now, you will have to present your case to the Internet Committee to be allowed back, not me. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Karl & Pete... This is interesting to say the least. Good automotive mystery. Sounds like a prime query to forward to Kim Miller at the AACA Library & Research Center. With the massive data available there, hopefully, some info could be obtained to solve the puzzle with fact. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />