West Peterson
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Can't tell you if there's any value until we see photos. More than likely it would be worth it to bring it out of the woods. If you don't want to do the work, give the parts to someone and let them drag it out.
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On 1/25/2024 at 9:34 AM, 540K said:
I can see liking the Cab A over the Special Roadster with the tops up. Put the tops down, give me the one that disappears.
I understand. I hardly ever put top down. I do not like top-down driving.
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Not only do I prefer those Cab As over Special Roadsters, but you also don't have to wonder if it's a new body or not. Extremely handsome/sporty body.
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4 hours ago, alsancle said:
Wow. Thank god that didn't fail while you were backing a car out.
A half-million dollar car had rolled out and back in less than 24 hours earlier...
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27 minutes ago, edinmass said:
Not too many trailers are decent anymore regardless of price. Every new trailer I buy we usually go over them and make reinforcements. My new trailer had the hinge brake in the first 2k miles on the rear ramp door. Called them to complain, said they had no issues. The replacement hinge they sent was three times larger and heavier..........so obviously a major problem that they didn't want to stand behind. I replaced them all..........seems every crack head early release prisioner is working at the trailer fabrication shops now........the welding on most trailers is terrible. Just take a look for yourself. Went to look at a new trailer yesterday. I am now buying a 14k open trailer for my cars because the five lug "normal" trailers can't safely move any car over 5500 pounds. I would not recommend ANY car hauling trailer with five lug wheels.......even the triple axel jobs. All my new equipment is 8 lug triple axle.
That's why I spend so much time taking care of my 45-year-old trailer with 8-lug 16.5-inch wheels. Built like a brick shithouse. Not easy to get 16.5-inch tires anymore, tho.
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The trailer is not mine. I was towing for a friend. We fixed the problem by drilling all the way through the two boxed cross-members and installed grade 8 (IIRC) bolts with lock nuts.
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Has anyone had troubles with tailgate ramp on their aluminum ATC trailer? On my round trip from Dayton to Las Vegas, while running through the desert in Utah, every single bolt holding the ramp in place fell out. Granted.... the roads out there are as rough or worse than Michigan roads (Oklahoma City was especially BAD), but it seems that threading bolts into the aluminum box frame cross-member is not a good permanent way to do it. No nuts. A good friend admitted he had the exact same thing happen to his ATC, so I'm wondering how common this is????
This trailer is only a few years old, as was my friend's.
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In the long run, towing with 2WD probably is best. Is it really worth spending extra for 4WD just for the off chance of needing it? Not in my book. 99.9% of the time you won't need it.
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Pure and simple: If Laguna Seca generated enough money, they wouldn't think about closing the track.
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Pre-steering wheel.
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On 1/11/2024 at 4:10 PM, Packard enthus. said:
TWELVE PARTS?
As a long-confirmed Packard Twelve fanatic, it pains me to see ads like this - means that somewhere, some time ago, a magnificent automobile "bit the dust". Bet there is a interesting story as to how this fellow came by these parts. Go for it!
Hundreds of Packard Twelves were dismantled and destroyed during the war, and many more have been used as parts cars after the war. I'm not sure what you're implying by David Peeler offering his extra parts, but there are many, many Packard owners who have a backroom full of extra parts. What's wrong with pairing down and offering much-needed parts to others? David's Packard Twelve restoration is one of the best in the country.
A friend northwest of Dayton has at least a half-dozen Twelve engines if not more, in addition to many parts. David Mitchell also has a few engines, and I'm sure a cache of parts, as does AACA Forum member Allen Strong.
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On 1/21/2024 at 5:09 AM, 1935Packard said:
Sold for $123K at RM last year, I assume because the front end is not attractive. I wonder if the new buyer bought it with the plan to flip it. It's nice with the exception of that front, but the front of car is a pretty big deal, especially on a Delahaye.
I think it's really attractive. Not sure what you see that is unpleasant.
Certainly much more attractive than this deep-sea-looking monstrosity.
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Bill's Speedometer in Bellbrook, Ohio, is very good at Speedometer repair. We have used him for a few Packard and Cadillac speedos, and you won't find anyone more honest.
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20 hours ago, alsancle said:
Why 41 on the Darrin?
1941 would be my choice as well.
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I made a list of cars I would want to buy and wrote about it in an editorial... perhaps 10 years ago, now. I think the list was some 325 cars long.
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On 1/13/2024 at 12:21 PM, alsancle said:
The sweep-panel looks very odd on the car, too. I'm going to assume that it was added at the same time as all the chrome oozing up the rear fender???
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I highly suggest you contact the AACA Library for some possible original literature on that car. First, though, you'll have to tell them what it is. Whatever it is, it sure looks interesting. What is it?
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I like the black tires on the restored car, but the white brake drums (hell.... the whole white chassis) ruin it.
I agree with Al, in my opinion the chrome wheels dictate black tires. If the wheels were painted in a dark color, white sidewalls are fine.
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On 1/12/2024 at 8:15 PM, prewarnut said:
West, I think I see where you're going with this.😁
And still a ton better looking than the way it was restored.
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Do they really expect to reach a half-mil with a body-swap and shade-tree restoration? They use the term "eye-catching." A dog-turd on the sidewalk is eye-catching, too.
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They're still available. How should we contact you?
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9 hours ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said:
This comes up often. Heck, I remember the "old" folks saying the same thing. IN THE
1950's!!
Ben
Yup. If you read enough of the old magazines from the 1950s, everyone in a while you'll find the same comments either in editorials or the letters section.
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6 minutes ago, alsancle said:
Agreed. I would only make one minor change. 😉
I was going to mention that, but with the dark-painted wheels, I'm going to overlook that little faux pas. Alex... you have restored all the class back into that car. Congratulations!!!
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On 1/13/2024 at 9:32 AM, Alex D. said:
While visiting a friend, I was checking out his old Cadillac that has been sitting in his garage for 50 years or so. I offered to help him pull the engine for a total rebuild that he had started shortly after he got the car, but that never happened. Mr. Jim knew I was interested in the old Cadillac. One evening I got the call, “Alex, That Cadillac is yours if you want it. Well Jim what do you want for it? You do not understand, I am giving you the car and I know that you will do something with it that I never will.”
Having no experience with a multi cylinder classic, I took on the challenge.
Nine years later it is still work in progress with the need of interior. After getting a quote of 18-20K to start, I purchase a Juki walking foot. Now I going to learn to Trim.
I may not know what I am doing, but that does not mean I cannot get it right.
There is nothing more expensive than a gifted Classic car in need of a full restoration.
The big question is, what do you do with a gifted car of significant value after a significant investment?
Do you restore it, do you flip it, part it out. Or re-gift it.
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nine years ago, in Jims's garage
as of now.
In my opinion, after spending that much time and resources on producing an absolute work of art (great taste in colors, too, may I add), you should feel absolutely no obligation to re-gift it.... unless, of course, you want to.
I'd like to also invite you to send your story and photos to me, as I'd like to use it in Antique Automobile. StelvioGT@yahoo.com
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ATC Trailer problems
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Distorted thread nuts do not have nylon inserts
Stainless steel bolts are not as strong as Grade 8 bolts.