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    New Gas Tank in Car - Put Gas In or Leave It Dry

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    Here in NJ, I have a friend/neighbor who just put a new gas tank in his 1986 Mustang.  He stores it in his house garage which is unheated.  The question is should he put ethanol free gas in it for the winter or leave it empty until spring.  The question is which is worse for moisture.  It runs and drives, but just got it done prior to it getting close to winter.  It is supposed to be a closed system with the original emissions intact.

     

    Thanks for your input.

    Interest changes at car shows

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    I own a 66 Mustang coupe and 57 Belair.  When i drive the Mustang down the road or it is parked, people always wave and honk or ask about it.  When I have the 57 Chevy, the attention I receive makes the Mustang seem like a Yugo with a lot of rust.  Interesting to see the difference between the two.

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    Hand signalII

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    In NJ it is still in the Driver's Manual.  I frequently use them from my cars.  I find that most of the cars back off when I do it but ignore my built in turn signals or I use both.  Another thing is that I have put the LED bubs in some of my cars (all post WWII) which helps quite a bit.

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    Newport Mansions Virtual Lecture Series has released the video of The Advent of the Automobile on YouTube

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    The Newport Mansions Virtual Lecture Series has released the video of The Advent of the Automobile on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9LFNBiTtGo

     

    This is just one of a series on the “Gilded Age” they have.

     

    I have just started watching it but find it very interesting.  Following is a description of it from their Facebook page:

     

    Presenters are:  Howard Kroplick, Historian and Author, Madelyn Rzadkowolski, Curator, Meadow Brook Hall, and Robert Signom III, Curator, America’s Packard Museum.

     

    The Gilded Age saw the advent of the automobile along with the rise of industrial giants, international road racing, and heightened standards of luxury. Three expert panelists will discuss the excitement of the burgeoning automobile industries from Detroit to Newport. Historian and Author Howard Kroplick will relay stories of William K. Vanderbilt Jr. racing in Newport and the prestigious Vanderbilt Cup Race held on Long Island, and will show rare racing films. Madelyn Rzadkowolski, Curator at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Michigan, will share stories of the Dodge brothers and early car shows. Robert Signom III, Curator of America’s Packard Museum, will reveal the heated exchanges that resulted in the creation of the Ohio Automobile Company.

     

     

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    Sad notice of the loss of a regular poster SC38dls

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    I just saw this post.  I had seen Dave's posts on the Forum.  Last year he posted that he was going to Hershey but taking back roads and was wondering about getting to Hershey.  I sent him a suggestion, we corresponded, and said we would meet at Hershey.  Unfortunately, I did not get on the field until the show Friday due to personal problems.  Well, it turned out that he was parked almost across from me in DPC.  Also, TA Kerry was also parked up and a little ways from me so I also got to make his acquaintance.  We spent quite an amount of time together getting to know each other.  It did not hurt that I had a bunch of cold cuts that I had to get rid of so free food all around.  He was a very interesting Chicago area guy (I'm originally a Hoosier) who had lived in KY also as his daughters(s) liked horses.

     

    We talked about the upcoming Hershey, and he was going to stay with us.  Unfortunately, it will not happen.  Rest in peace.

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    Some Mchelin Tires for Vintage Cars Recalled

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    If this is a repeat, I have not seen this.  It was sent to me by one of the members of the NJ Region.  

     

    NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T023000

    Manufacturer Michelin North America, Inc.

    Components TIRES

    Potential Number of Units Affected 16,983

    Summary

    Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain X, XWX, Pilote X, XVS, TRX, MXV, XAS, TB 15, XDX, ZX, VHC, TB 5, XM+, and PB 20 specialty tires, sold for use on certain vintage and antique vehicles. Please see the attached products listing for a complete list of all affected tires and sizes. The DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 109, "New Pneumatic and Certain Specialty Tires," and 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

    Remedy

    Michelin will replace the tires, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Michelin's customer service at 1-866-324-2835.

    Notes

    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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