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My good friend has recently acquired a 1939 Roadmaster 81. I am searching the web to help him learn more about his car. What is the difference between the 80 series and 81? Thank you for your help.

The AACA code will get you the rack rate. Senior rate is $10.00 cheaper! I guess LaQuinta has dropped our discount.

Does the club still receive a discount at LaQuinta hotels? If so, is the code AAUTO1? Thanks for your response.

Surely someone knows something about this tour. Has it been canceled?

Where can I find information on this tour? Thanks

A friend of mine is selling a lifetime collection. It's mostly Packards but there are other marques also, Thought you might be interested. See his email below. I am selling my vintage cars and “parts” cars. I am now 85 years old and it is time for me to get rid of some of my “stuff.” I have many complete antique cars and about 40 or more incomplete “parts cars”. I also have literally thousands of antique cars parts, mostly Packards from 1937 (Sr & Jr ).to 1956 but many others cars I have the following: At least 25 PACKARDS, both complete and parts cars 1937 through 1956, 1953 CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE Ambulance, Hearses, Hard Tops, Coupe’s, Sedans. a “yard drives” 1956 Packard Sedan with a running ‘56 Packard V8, Ultramatic, AC, Torsion bar suspension, PS,PB BUICKS: mostly 1955’s STUDERBAKERS: 1950’s Starlite Coupe’s, Land Cruiser, Commander Sedan, one 1957 Silver Hawk HUDSONS: 1946 through 1953 Hornets, Wasp, Commodore, Super two door and four door complete cars and many parts cars and parts Two running “yard drives” American Motors Sedans, some FORD-LINCOLNS, 1946 Continental V 12 Coupe’,-1970 Mercury Marauder X-100, Ford Granada, one 1980 Town Car Lincoln Sedan, one 1947 Lincoln Continental Coupe’ Street Rod DODGES, (two) one wrecker truck and one Explorer Van CADILLACS (three) RENAULT CARRAVELLL, FIAT Roaster, four VOLVOS and lots of Volvo Sales Brochures and manuals), About 20 VW Cabriolets and Sedans, one Electric “Commuter” Car manufactured in Florida..not running. Many ENGINES some complete and running in cars Packard, Dodge, Chevrolet, Buicks, air cooled Volks I also have two Chevrolet ton trucks and a running “yard drives” Dodge wrecker truck. I have lots of PARTS for all of these cars: engines Transmission auto and overdrive and automatic for Packard, Dodge, Chevrolet, VW, hubcaps, bumpers, wheels, radiators, horns, steering wheels, dash boards with instruments, glass, “chrome” trim, running boards, fenders plain and with side mounts, seats, hood , ornaments, headlights, tail lights, door handles, and window cranks. I also have complete turning and non-turning engines transmission, front and rear axels/suspensions, frames, bodies from Renault convertibles to Packard Ambulance to Hearses. I don’t go to swap meets any more so here is your chance to pick up parts without excursion/driving to Hershey Pa. or walking endlessly at Pate. These are parts I bought at Hersey/Pate years ago. I am intending to sell all of the “stuff” including car parts, engines, antique cars, etc. Cars and Parts are in a 5,000 square foot barn, under 6,800 square feet of carport, in a large 18 wheeler trainer, and out In a couple of acres of field and trees I have been collecting this collection since my first car ( a 1932 Light Eight Rumble Seat Packard Roadster) and I prefer to put all this stuff in the hands of real antique car people NOT necessarily to the “Rat Rod”/”Street Rod” Types IF YOU NEED ANY CARS OR PARTS OR KNOW OF ANYONE WHO WOULD BE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THIS INVENTORY If you need anything, let me know. Wendall Spreadury - Cell 936-552-1658 Home 936-564-0620, spreadbury@suddenlink.net

This is fantastic.

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What was the first year for power steering in production Chevrolets? Thanks, Bill

I really don’t have a dog in this (insurance) fight, but while we are on the subject of income for the Club I would like to make this suggestion. Raise the dues! The annual dues in this organization have not been raised in many years. Can you name another service or product that can make this claim? Very few indeed. The AACA may have a few warts but excessive dues is not one of them. Perhaps the Board, past and present, could be criticized for not keeping the dues in line with increased cost of doing business. Furthermore, I propose the dues be increased and all employees be given a well-deserved raise. Guys and Gals we are getting a heck of deal.

I have been very pleased with license restoration done by Gerald Thiele, 10965 Center Dr, Vernon, TX 76384. Phone 940 552 2038. I can send you photos of his work if you'll send me a PM with your email

The grill appears to be an IHC made between 1941 and 1945, most likely a 1941 since production during the war years went to the Military. It could be an half-ton, K1 or a 3/4 ton, K2.

bgviviann, From reading your thoughtful post I'd say your boyfriend has a winner. Put a bow around your neck and tell him how lucky he is!

Hey, Hey, HEY - I wear hats like those!

Great truck. I suggest having them rebuilt at Lincoln Clutch & Brake, 402 475 9003. Get brake lines from Right Stuff Detailing, Sunbury, OH 740 965 8720. Good luck.

I hand painted foot-high letters of my TX drivers license number on the top of my trailer. The idea came from a retired State Trouper.

Has anyone been able to use the new online membership directory? The latest edition of Speedster tells of this worthy program, but I can't get it to YeaHaw. The only way it works for me is to insert the member's AACA membership number. If I new someone's membership number, I probably would not need to look up their address. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. Can you help? Thanks.

Catch And Release Mice! You are pulling our collective leg, right?

I wonder how many are registered for this dual meet. Info is hard to come by for this meet.

Your best bet is to use a local brake shop. They can have your shoes relined.

Relax Rusty, I, for one, find the thread very interesting and the photo of his house is charming.

May 2 was the deadline, I believe.

keep chocolate and a revolver in the "little drawer." This is still good advice today!

Great thread for those planning to attend the Meet in Big Sky, MT in September. I can't wait.

I read in an old post that an online AACA Membership Roster will be available soon . How do I access that? Thanks