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When I saw that 6 cylinder experimental T engine it was in a cobbled up T chassis. I'm sure it was something the Museum people did years ago, had parts from at least 12 different years of T production. After all these years i'm sure someone has built a nice speedster out of it. If it shows up at Scottsdale Az. I'm sure history will show that it has won INDY at least 2 times, was a honeymoon car for a few Hollywood types and worth more than the last Hemi Cuda they floggd.

Pat, Your view of HPOF is what it should be, 1st Meet you enter the vehicle and get "Certified", from then on you park the vehicle in the proper class. You can't tell me two guys with HPOF cars one a 1907 Cadillac and you pick a 35 year garage queen have anything in common. The cars need to be on the show field with others from there eras. The guy restoring another '07 Caddy sure isn't going to wade through a sea of 1950's cars in hopes of finding that original twin to his.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Oldscarnut, in the last 25 years we've had about 10 trick or treaters. And they never came back the second time, I don't understand it? </div></div> You need to roll that 1915 Dodge out on the lawn and let the trick or treaters take pot shots at the rat.

At least one of these X engines survived. I saw it through the windows of one of the closed buildings in Greenfield village many years ago along with several other engines. Thought it was interesting that such a unique engine was just being stored and not displayed. A few years later there was a write up on the engine in a magazine (maybe Special Interest Auto) on the long lost engines that were discovered. Wonder how many other artifacts of our past are lost in plain sight. I think it was in the late 1970's that one or two of the X engines were sold at a housecleaning action at the Ford collection, along with a lot of neat Ford stuff. I remember seeing a 6 cylinder equiped Model T in the Hershey Swap Meet the next year. The engine looked just like a stock T with an extra two cylinders.

Rawja, Thanks for your post it has renewed my Audi TT ownership hopes that Matt crushed with his post. To me the only new car on the road today that turns my head is an Audi TT Coupe, but cost and social status prevent me from having one. Some day when the electrical systems die on a TT I may be able to afford one. At that time there is no differance parking it in the garage along side a good looking car from the 1930's that I can't wire either. Thanks for the inspiration.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">>>> If any motor available is ok then component deductions should only be for aftermarket components basically. I'm trying to understand this. </div></div> This is AACA, what part of WE DON'T JUDGE VIN NUMBERS don't you understand? My advice to the car owner if he sees you on a team is to unscrew the vin number plate and save another screwing.

The upgrade of replacing the two pedals & two levers to the standard three pedals one lever on early 1909 Model T Fords comes to mind.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Perhaps the AACA is trying to be too much to too many? </div></div> That sure needs to be cast in bronze and sent to the directors! Is there a class for 25 year motorhomes and another for racing Monster Trucks yet?

JB, I agree with your observations. I have ZERO interest in seeing that all the numbers match on some Chevelle that arrived in an enclosed trailer. The Chevelle owner in most cases wouldn't know a 50HP Simplex if it ran over his detail kit. It is too late to correct things, the late models have won, just live with the memories of better times.

They're about 2-3 inches tall on I-80.

I think a 3/4 shot with the hood closed might be a better choise.

Glad there is another Stephen Wright fan on the Forum.

Back in 1976 I bought a new Ford F-150 and towed my race car to Hershey and won my Senior Award. This was the last NEW vehicle I've bought. This year 2005 I was walking down the hallway in the Hershey Lodge and a fellow was carrying his newly won Senior. I asked him what he won with,...........a 1977 GMC pickup. The antique car hobby is about dead.

I think it may be 1912 or 1913, they listed a GOTHAM not Gothic Limousine in those years. Me, of all people correcting spellink.

I don't have the catalog handy but there were 5-6 sold in the A.K.Miller auction in Vermont @10 years ago.

Original "In The Day" photo shot through the window.

Side view, the '40 Willys was another recent discovery.

This Split Window turned up at last months Dover Reunion, first time in daylight in 30 years.

Can you park a boat in your yard? If so get the bigest one you can fit in there cut the stern off and hinge it. Presto! Storage shed.

That car would look totaly different with the correct wheels rims & tires. A good faux finish to match the body and that car is done!

I'm a Ford guy, but have to say those blackwalls really make a statement, STREET RACER! Who needs those Girlyman whitewalls?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would like to second the hope that the AACA does not bow to the pressure to embrace street rods. It is indeed an uphill battle to resist, as many people including some of our own forum like them, but I really think street rods in AACA are inconceivable. There are lots of street rod activities elsewhere, please go there and leave the AACA to those interested in authenticity, preservation and restoration. We are a dying breed and losing ground to the street rod/rich baby boomer/garage queen movement, but the AACA should not give up what it there for. Todd C </div></div> For the record there is a BIG differance between a "Street Rod" and a "HOT ROD built in 1965 or earlier", I wouldn't want to see "Street Rods" on an AACA show field either.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bob ~ Boy, and some people think I am a trouble maker. Your post wins the title hands down. Howard </div></div> Me? Just an inquiring mind wanting to know what goes on up on the hill. By the way I've always been able to sell my cars, never had to "donate" them and take a "tax writeoff". Who watches over that part of "Mu$eum"?

Is there an English version of "Monster Garage" ?

Dave, your the best at getting numbers on things. What does the Museum CEO and his/her staff haul in for ther "service" to AACA?