Peter J.Heizmann

Howdy, folks...arrived home 3 hours ago from Richmond. Here's the scoop: My TR6 was invited to be placed in an exhibit of every Triumph made, as best as they could assemble. The Central Virginia British Car Club held the deal on Brown's Island in historic Richmond. Had a nice time at the show, met a lot of people (that's where the fun is). However, the show was dwarfed by the great time I had with Wayne, Gloria, and, Mike. --Only gawked at street rods, probably hundreds over the years. Always wanted to ride in one. Thanks, Wayne...our cruising around Richmond was better than the show. (after driving a TR6 it was impressive, to say the least, at the torque of the '32. Brought back a lot of memories.) --Always wanted to meet Gloria and Mike: Thanks, again, Wayne...great time at dinner and a lot of fun with Mike. --Now, as for the picture of me (yellow shirt) that Wayne posted. This angle isn't fair, Wayne. You forgot to mention you were on the left, out of sight, and, I appreciated the artwork of that lady trying to unload the '64 Mustang as much as you and Mike! (Boy, was she a talker, er...looker) --As for the red traffic lights...I was willing to pay any tickets. Heck, I'm the one who told you to stop twice at the next one to make up for any missed one's I caused. (Remember, Mike is my witness!!) --Seriously, had a great time with the Burgess'. Amazing how you meet really nice people via this forum and have a lot of fun. Howard, Amphicar, and, Randall had the same good time recently. Bill Stoneberg: You would have enjoyed the British show. This is only the 2nd one I ever attended and it was nice to see some really rare ones...'54 Swallow-Doretti, '47 Triumph 1800 Roadster, very nice '72 Jensen Interceptor. As for true Texas cuisine, I miss it...last I enjoyed it was in '67 during my Ft. Hood days. Anyhoot, that's it folks, Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Al...hope all is well. Great suggestion. I'll make up a sign. Glad you will be there.. Regards, Peter.

Hi, Bill...good response. Welcoming new folks is imperative. Haven't the foggyist what you mentioned in Spanish, however, good job again, I think. Accustomed to your nature, it had to be positive. Regards, Peter J.

Yes, well... I suppose we have a choice between AP's version, Local Paper's version, National TV News'version, and/or, the Heck with It...(I'm going with the 4th category).

Paul...go back and re-read some posts, especially the one from Bill Stoneberg. To put it simply, the article stated that the police used a fixed timing method, the guy slowed down after he saw the police, and, pulled into a gas station, knowing, he may as well wait for the police. Don't know what's so hard to understand about that... (I am going to go kick myself in the butt for posting this. Amazing how some posts get "micro-managed to death", or, some folks start using their imagination to take a thread off into space, somewhere.) The article was in practically every newspaper in the U.S. of A. Maybe you have an old newspaper around somewhere and check it out? Regards, Peter J.

Great, Diz...the "the Forum Regulars will appreciate it at our annual get-together, I assure you, not to mention the AACA for "future generations". Be in touch...Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Scott...that's exactly what I said. "The Poconos has gradually become the playground for the well-heeled." Back in the '60's, the area certainly did not look as commercialized, over developed as it is today. Back in the '30's, I can only assume it was a lot less commercialized, over developed than it was in the '60's. Like so many areas within the country, it is simply over developed in my opinion. I am New York City on business quite frequently. Have a customer in Yonkers, who retired from the NYCFD. We make "fire hook" castings for him (ductile iron hooks on the end of aircraft grade fibreglass poles that firemen use to rip dry-wall, ceiling tiles, etc.) He told me of many firemen, that, work 48 hours on, 3 days off, sleep in the fire department, then, go to their homes in the Poconos. Also, folks have told me how many NYC folks simply commute to the city daily on I-80 for 2 hours. Basically, that area is booming.

Various members of this Discussion Forum will meet in Class 5 (Motor Scooters)on Saturday the 11th at 1:00 during the Fall Hershey Meet. Casual meeting to put a face to a computer keyboard. (I will bring this back to the top weekly until Hershey)

Scott...it happened last weekend. The time was not noted on the TV News, nor, the newspaper in Reading. On TV, it was obviously a beatutiful car. Dark blue with light tan, or, white interior. The background scenery was not what we are accustomed to in that it was the police impound lot. The Pocono Mountain area has gradually become the playground for many well-heeled people, many from the NYC area. The mental caliber, behavior, and, attitude towards the police that this guy displayed sort of fits such playgrounds for the spoiled. (He was a past owner of a Powder Coating Company in the Quakertown, PA area, for whatever that is worth.) Regards, Peter J.

Hi, Bill...know the feeling from back in the '60's. Only 135 m.p.h. in my experience, but, enuff. Yes, well...if that car shows up at a police auction, I'll pass it up. Regards, Peter.

Hi, Bill... The Reading, Pa paper had a little more to the story. He was on West bound Rt. 443 which is nowhere near an Interstate as far as straight-away sections, the cop said he reaked of booze, he was driving in a 55 m.p.h. zone, they got him not by chasing but with, I believe they call it VASCAR (2 white lines painted on the road and time the start/finish, they are also nailing him with, besides drunken driving, fleeing and resisting. Regards, Peter.

Hi, folks...Here's the Annual Post... Traditionally, the regulars on the DF, or, anyone who desires, meet in Class 5 (Motor Scooters)at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday at Hershey. Always nice to put a face-to-a-computer-keyboard. Good conversation is guaranteed... Regards, Peter J.

Jay, (I concur with you, Bob...) I do not think telling anyone will do a thing. Sort of meaningless, in that, there is a procedure in place, of which, you are already aware. (On the main page, hit AACA. There is a Judging icon on the left column. Wherein, you will see how judging sheets are handled, confirmed for correctness, etc.) Personally, I cannot fathom telling someone to watch out for your car's success, then, chase your score around into the evening Awards Banquet. Not enough personnel to handle it.) Regards, Peter J.

Folks, just had to post these occurences today... First one: While running an errand today, I was following a car, of which, I could make no sense of the outside, driver's side mirror, as it was very narrow, and, sort of pointed skyward. At a red light, the guy was in the right turn lane and I got a good glimpse of the mirror. Apparently, the OEM mirror was ripped off somehow. The guy affixed a woman's hand-held vanity mirror to the door with what appeared to be about 1 pound of duct tape. Second one: I was in the middle of doing a report while the Allentown, PA evening news was on the TV. Not really paying much attention, so, I missed where this happened, however, when I heard Lamborghini, I caught the subject. Some guy was pulled over driving his "brand new", $266,000 Lamborghini Diablo for doing "182 m.p.h.". When asked by the Trooper why?, he said he just bought it, and, wanted to see how fast he could go. The police impounded the car for further investigation. I know...if you have that kind of money, he probably doesn't care. If the above happened in PA, I believe anything over 100 m.p.h. could warrant jail time, not to mention loss of license period. Unusual day...Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Thank you giving us the update, Earl... Peter J.

Bill...guess you could park that anywhere you want. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

That's the spirit, Diz...go at it!! Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Hi, PackardV8...I made a post in the R&R section on foundries, etc. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Diz...was going to ask how you are doing, but, you already told me. Just a note that we're with you. (That and a nickel won't buy anything, however...) I still suspect sheet metal springs once taken off, especially after so many years bolted in place. Another suspicion is how the folks on the assembly line would do little tweaking here-and-there so as not to hold up the line. I know for a fact, that, in the Triumph manufacturing, they would actually call maintenance, or, whomever, to the line to run a bead to make a door fit correctly, grind it, paint it. If I ever have to take my doors off, for example, it scares the daylights out of me. Do you feel better now that you vented? Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Bill...how are you? Hope all is well. My foundry experience is limited concerning brass/bronze, however, have run across various accounts that do ornamental brass parts. Someone within the forum, probably, has case histories, however, I would advise the chemical route. Would not advise the blast media to avoid pitting. The chemical stripping would clean all impurities. Lacquer coat the part after cleaning and polishing to avoid "greening" of the finish. Just my initial thoughts, Bill. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Judd...what is your case example, assuming you must have filed a complaint with Coker based upon the amount of tires. It would be nice to hear the whole scenario so as to benefit all of us (Hobbyist and Supplier??) I cannot fathom from your negative post, that, you did not call Coker, or, e-mail them. How did they respond? Any news is good news to fix a problem! If you want to put a "dig" on this topic about a vendor without telling us of your attempts at satisfaction, then, hit "send" without helping us...well, that ain't too neat. How far did you go, or, better yet, how interested were you in communicating your problem to the vendor?? Regards, Peter J.

Hi, PackardV8...hope all is well. So as not to get off Randall's topic, I will start a new thread tomorrow to give you my opinion and real world synopsis of metal casting as I experience daily. Take care, Peter J.

Good case example, Carleton... I know we may be detracting from Randall's tire problem. My experience with gears is extensive. Not enough time in the day to get into it. I have had many quote requests for cast gear blanks over the years. Then, the RFQ (Customer) requests hobbing. Hobbing of gears is a such a specialty within itself, that, we walk away from it. Hobbing folks talk in the "millimeter world". We in sand-cast Ferrous castings talk in the "+/- .030 world". Whatever, we all must assume some responsibility when communicating our needs to old iron suppliers. Sorry, Randall, that I took this off your subject. Regards, Peter J.

Randy, glad to hear of your success, so far, and the attention received through the forum. Personally, I feel Coker will satisfy your dilemna based upon my satisfaction, and, others who posted satisfaction here. No vendor/supplier is perfect. I am sure you realize that. Believe me. I had my butt reamed up one side and down the other this past Tuesday due to "shifted" castings sent to a major account. After raising the roof with my guys, it turned out, a well intentioned molder thought the castings looked OK in his eyes. We backed up the error, re-cast the parts ($6,900), and, take it as a lesson learned to re-train internally. It will happen again sometime down the road, I am certain. If it happens with the casting in question, then, "shame on us. We deserve getting reamed out!. After thinking this scenario over, we hobbyist', on the positive note to Coker, Roadster Factory (in my case example on repro TR6 radiator hoses that failed twice above), we must support them as best we can. In turn, they must support us, which, I feel confident they will as it is their business purpose. Every once in awhile gliches occur in communication. (In your case, the original phone call that met with disatisfaction.) It's human nature. A vendor's business purpose/mission goal should not categorically be trashed based upon a few bad experiences the customer endured. To keep the old iron on the road, we are somewhat at the mercy of a diminishing resource: "Correct Reproduction Sources". In turn, "we hobbyist' have a vested responsibility to communicate to the supplier, as you have done, where they have shortcomings, they correct (re-train), and, everyone benefits down the road". That's how I see the whole picture. May be off base, whatever... Regards, Peter J.

What teacher begs the question. There are thousands of them. If that is all the interest you have in someone assisting you, I would take 1937hd's answer and go from there. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />