Peter J.Heizmann

Dave...thank you for agreeing with my thought pattern above. Matt does, in fact, have a good idea. As for Reading, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati? Heck, you have complained so much about all 3 over the years on the forum, that, I simply take it in stride. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Matt... I echo what Dave, Frank, and, others stated about PA's Antique license rules. In 1997, I had Antique plates put on my 1972 TR-6. Why? Back then, my thought pattern was I only put 2-300 miles per year on it. I travel with extensively utilizing a company vehicle, and, I guess, basically to save a few bucks back then. In 1997, the fee was only $65. (Though I do not have to get it inspected yearly, I have it done annually just for safety. The only difference is an inspection sticker does not have to be on the windshield.) Had only 2 experiences with the local police: Both involved police facing me at red lights with, I suppose anxiety at its height to pull me over and see why there was no inspection sticker. Of course, when the light turned green, these 2 guys made immediate U-turns, follow me close, see the antique tag, then, back off. Relative to Dave's case example, there was a guy in the Reading, PA area that could be seen 365 days a year driving a ratty looking old Mercury Comet around. He had antique plates. I pondered how he received them, considering, one must send in photos of all 4 angles of the car, along with the application, as they "state the car must be in restored/good condition", not a rust bucket. I suppose some "who gives a damn government employee" in Harrisburg rubber stamped it. Who knows. As for antique auto insurance...it is clearly stated that the car must adhere to parades, car shows, etc., but, not for daily use. If someone creams the car in the workplace parking lot, it may raise eyebrows of the insurance company. The annual mileage limitation of an antique tag, I really can't remember as I never came close to it, is 2500 Antique/5000 Classic. Don't take that to the bank, but, I think that is what the law states. Dave is also on the mark, that, the police have better things to do, however, you always risk an aggressive cop. Also, you risk someone, maybe a fellow worker, that decides to be a whistle-blower out of jealousy, nothing better to do, or, whatever. The mileage limitations I can accept for the owner's safety if they receive an antique/classic plate just to buck the system, totally forget to have it checked over for safety for, say, 12,000 miles. I guess that's the reason for the rule. Regards, Peter J.

John and Diz... You both exerted a lot of thought and time into your immediate posts above. Good job to both of you for passing it along. Pretty well explains the hobby's scenario and reality as we know it, at least on this forum. Regards, Peter J.

Dave, don't blow another head gasket, bud. Let me elaborate. "If I can see it, the judges can see it" is exactly how I approached my car. Simply put, if I see a ratty looking wire, the judge can see the ratty looking wire." In lieu of having a judging sheet, this method worked very well for me. If you want to read things into my statement, go ahead. My procedure was for advise to use seeing as we cannot access judging sheets, at least today. Have a nice one...Peter. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

nearchocolatetown...you have a good point. I guess we agree to disagree. My post above is how I accept and participate within the purpose and guidelines of the AACA. Take care, Peter.

John...thank you for the details. As for the folks that have not experienced the museum visit, guaranteed, it is a must. Peter.

nearchocolatetown: I've read a miriad of posts on the divulgence of scores issue. I think it is quite simple: "Go over the car with the disciplined attitude that if I can see it, the judges can see it." Worked well for me with absolutely no judging problems. The main point of this rule, in my humble opinion, is all part of the hobby of correct restoration/preservation. For example: "if you attach a "widget" with some left over "wudgets" you have, thinking, heck the judges won't know the difference, then, you should get docked. Don't act surprised, as you knew it going into the show field. To respond to your query "how do you know what to fix" is also a simple answer: "The hobby of it all". The hobby entails meeting friends (the most important aspect of the hobby), study the car's history, investigate, study, communicate on tools, such as this forum, and so on.) That's the hobby in my opinion. The judging of the AACA and other clubs is not different than back when we were in school: If your buddy received an A on a test and you received a B, did you ask him how he did it? If so, he probably told you he studied/worked harder than you. Remember: the AACA's judging purpose/goal is as it came from the manufacturer. Wayne: I believe it is a judgement call of the Northern Neck Region's. Personally, I could not care less if one ego-driven person became upset and, based on this, would not even consider changing the venue due to one or two upset people. On the other hand, I have attended many shows where just showing up is a blast. Take the Duryea Days Show put on by the Pottstown Region & the Boyertown Museum of Historical Vehicles. (2003 show is August 30th.) This show generates roughly 500 cars of all makes and models. It is highly acclaimed in the Eastern PA area for fun for family, car nuts, etc. There are, I believe, just 3 trophies given out, yet, the show grows every year. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Thought I addressed this before. I'll give it another shot... I saw it in "print in the meet schedule" that the corral will be at the Giant Center, the car show "I assume" out front as that is where it was last year, and, the corral could only be staged "within the spaces behind and to the right rear" as that is the only place. That having been said, I have never witnessed the corral being moved on Saturday no matter where it was located. Should this not be satisfactory, in lieu of any officials responding, I suggest you phone National Headquarters. Amen... <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Good points, JT. I compare never recouping time and money in old cars with green fees for golf: "you love the hobby, it costs a lot to do it, and, do not look to get your money back for the enjoyment you had". Regards, Peter J.

Wayne...that beautiful '55 Pontiac is actually mine. Ron is just taking good care of it for me! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

RJ...thanks for posting this. I, too, never heard of it. Good, bad, or, indifferent, it's amazing what one sees on the roads today when you least expect it. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Stone...Welcome to the Forum! Just a suggestion for better exposure. Post your queries to the "Buy/Sell" , or, the "Technical" areas as noted on the Main Page. The "General Forum" exists to address just that, general, old car related subjects. Peter J.

Ts and As/Bill... There is a rather large parking area behind the Giant Center, not to mention the rather large area in front where the show field was last year. Just an educated guess, that the Car Corral will be behind the center?

I received the meet brochure yesterday, along with registration info. According to the brochure, the Car Corral has been relocated to the Giant Center parking lot. Regards, Peter J.

"Smokey" Stoltzfus, Rick? (That's a good one, bud...) Knowing the Amish make a buck via any door that's open, I can believe it. Nellie must have been back at the garage, stall, barn area, whatever at the time of the photo. (How you fit a horse between that blue & white car and the front of the buggy has be befuttled wonst.)

Tommy...thanks again!!! Regards, Peter J.

Hi, Greg... This may help you. Click on "Antique Automobile Club of America" on the left column; Scroll down on the main page and click on "Rummage Box"; Click on "Spring 2003". There is an article on National Awards and how it works by Dave Zimmerman. Another aid is the most recent copy of Antique Automobile (May-June 2003). On page 29, therein starts an article about the 67th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. It makes note of the National Award results on page 35. Regards, Peter J.

Jack...just a note of advise that may help you sell more cars than your original post of "inheriting a '62 Falcon", then, apparently, inheriting "more" cars. (I do not know about anyone else on this forum, but, it sounds like you should do a house cleaning, see how many cars are actually in that warehouse, then...) Put them in the correct Forum Topic: "BUY / SELL". It will help you with "whatever/how many cars/or, how many more cars" you will find in the warehouse. Regards, 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="" />

Pirate13...Welcome to the forum! There are some very knowledgeable folks on here. This being a holiday may take a day, or so, but, I feel confident you will receive info shortly. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Many of you folks know me personally. Many of you know me on the forum only. Trust my observation. In lieu of your opportunity due to distance/residence to have had casual conversation with our new Executive Director. I have met Steve within recent months on a show field. Simply car-related, idle chatter. Rest assured, we have the right person to fill the shoes of one hell of a hard working/dedicated predecessor. The directors, in my opinion, had a very tough job and made the right decision that will benefit all of the membership for the future. Welcome, Steve. Thank you, Bill. Regards, Peter J.

Not really. Just some tasteless post. Probably generated out of boredom in the disguise of humor with nothing at all to benefit the theme of this forum. Just a wild guess. Hope this helps. Regards, Peter J. Heizmann

Hi, Bob. Hope all is well. Good point. Who would have the audacity to park a bunch of boats in my space... <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

WOW!! If you cut & paste an e-mail, sit back and edit your post on the forum. Suggestion. Read posts that are the norm here. Compare it to what you posted, then, ask yourself, who in the daylights wants to read the same info 3, or, so times?? Only attempting to get good responses to your query. Personally, it is too jumbled-up for me to even re-read it. Should knowledgeable folks on this forum opt to read all of your post, that's their business... Regards, 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="" />

h-m-m...just wondering where the driver of that van is working now. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> The way things are today, he's probably the chairman of a Government Sub-Committee looking into the proper application of a hand brake and the mentality of the operator thereof, henceforth, and, so forth.

Hi, Tommy...glad to see you are digging up great photos again. As Frank stated, keep 'em coming, friend. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />