Jrope
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Actually I was addressing Angelo Van Bogart who made a reply on the previous page. I am somewhat new to this. Sorry for the confusion.
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I consider myself an amateur automotive historian and have subscribed to most all of the antique auto publications over the years. I have gotten "Old Cars" most of the time since 1974. I have to say that I have been enjoying the magazine more since you have been including indivdual stories about reader's cars. I had a dear friend that once told me that "Every car has a story". Based on that statement, you should never run out of material.
I personally have a 1965 all original Pontiac Catalina convertible that I got from the original owner, another good friend, that has a story that I am not quite ready to tell, at least not in a national publication. OCW and the Antique Automobile provides me with stories that entertain me when I want it- While having lunch, taking a break, relaxing, or whenever. I guess that my point is that I enjoy mags like this without getting a whole lot of hi-tech gadgets involved. What I consider rest and relaxation at it's best.
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I had a boss years ago that was telling me about the new tv he recently purchased. "What brand is it?" I asked him. "Magnabox" he replied proudly.
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I have been a subscriber to Cars and Parts magazine since the 1970's. When I heard that they were combining several marqe magazines plus C&P and calling it Auto Entusiast, I was pretty skeptical. Yesterday, I received the premier issue and I have to tell you, It sucks beyond my wildest imagination.
This is nothing more than a catalog for speed equipment plus a few feature articles on 70's muscle cars. The one "classic" article featured a 1941 Graham that appeared to be modified, but didn't give enough information to tell me what I wanted to know.
Am I the only one that likes to see nice original cars the way they are supposed to look? Are cars only about horsepower and speed? Did everyone drive modified and muscle cars back in the day? Are all of the good automotive journalists retired or dead? Does anyone remember how to read?
The one change for the better is the AACA magazine. There has been such a tremendous improvement over the past few years. The stories of member cars and what it took to bring them back are truly inspirational. Articles about original cars are great also. While attending the 2010 Hershey meet, I spent a lot of time looking at cars in the HPOF class and realized that "They are still out there."
Another thing that frosts my onions is the misuse of the word "Restored". Take a look at some of the cars offered for sale on E-Bay and you'll see what I mean. I sent a message to one seller and told him that the next time he was near a dictionary, have someone look up the meaning of the word for him.
Thanks for letting me blow off some steam and to the guys and gals that put our magazine together, keep up the good work and you'll have me for life!
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My first new car was a 1967 Pontiac Catalina convertible. I wanted to place the order with a four-speed, but the salesman said that you could only order a 4 speed with bucket seats. I wanted a bench seat ( I was a young man and had plans) so I opted for a 3 speed, with a Hurst floor mounted shifter.
That evening, the salesman called to say that he checked and I could indeed have a 4 speed with a bench seat. I told him to submit the order as it was and give me power steering to make up the difference. What an unusual car that was! It had the 4bbl carb and duals. I only kept it two years because it was too expensive to drive with all of the speeding tickets. I now own an original '65 Catalina convert with a hydramatic. Those old Ponchos were and are beautiful cars to drive.
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1953 Ford Customline Club Sedan.
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I recently aquired a '65 Catalina convert. I have bookmarked your website as I intend to order a redi-rad after the holidays. It looks as though the installation is pretty simple and I'll be able to play all of the favorites that I have on my I-pod. If this works out, I will be getting one for my'56 Ford and my 6 volt cars (48 Chev and '51 Ford) also. It's interesting to note that you provide 6 volt positve and negative ground units. This sounds like it might be a good thing!
John Ropelewski, Erie Pa
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A ham sandwich walks into a bar The bartender says " I'm sorry but we don't serve food here".
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I would like to add that I have been a subscriber to C&P since the seventies. I had threatend to cancel my subscription when they started to do "Resto-Rods" with major modifications. For awhile, they were doing a series of articles on mods that were performed on a '51 Ford, similar to my 60,000 mile original car. As I don't personally agree with this concept, I believe that there must still be a lot of original or properly restored cars left that would be deserving of feature articles. You can add me to the list of Hemmings Classic Car readers who think that HCC is the best old car mag going. -John Ropelewski, Erie Pa
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Actually, I think "Miss Vicky" was a 1955 Crown Victoria.
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My favorite is "Don't have time to finish" should read "Don't have brains to finish".
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Mr Pushbutton couldn't have said it better!
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I currently own a '56 six passenger country sedan-Wagon with the "Customline" trim. The Crown Victoria association specializes in cars built from 1954 through 1956. I am sure that they can be of some help.
John R.
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The facilities were the most plentiful that I had ever seen. For porta-potties, I felt that they were quite clean. I brought my cousin as a first-time visitor and he also remarked that the facilities were adequate, well maintained, and the lines were not all that long. Early in the morning, we used one that was unlocked (it was an emergency) and got a dirty look from a guy who immediately snapped a padlock on the door, and just then we realized that they must have been for vendors only. I still think a fine job was done by all involved. Outside of one cranky parking attendant, I had the best time ever! For an event this big, one must expect a few glitches. Keep up the good work.
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I had a 1939 Olds that the clutch got stuck when I stored the car in the Winter. I made up a brace from an old board that fit between the bottom of the steering wheel and the clutch pedal that held the pedal down for the storage period. Not only did the clutch not stick, but was very smooth when I pulled the car out in the Spring. I hope this helps. John R.
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Attached are photos of two of my cars, a 1951 Ford Custom Club Coupe, and a 1956 Ford Country Sedan station wagon. These are not "showcars" but drivers that I have had a lot of fun with, and met a lot of great people through my association with the AACA in the last 30 years or so. A great club and a great website! Keep up the good work!
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What do you want to trade for? I have a '66 Mustang coupe, '56 Ford wagon, '51 Ford coupe, or, how about my first-born man-child?
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Not to mention that you will have problems with guages, lightbulbs, accessories and the like with the change in voltage. On a lot of cars, there is a separate ground strap between the body and frame that most people forget to check. On cars like my '51 Ford with positive ground, the starter motor where it mounts to the bell housing must also be clean if you want a good connection.
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Are they single or double diaphram?
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I currently own a six-passenger country sedan-two seat fordor with customline trim. Wipers are vaccuum. Let me know if you find a source for the springs that hold the liftgate up. Mine have lost their tension. Should not be a tough item as my car is a driver. Good luck with a great car. If I can help you with any of my experience of owning a car for the last ten years that has a lot of unique parts due to it's body style, let me know. John Ropelewski, Erie Pa.
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I know that you have sedans, but I also noticed that you have a Ranch wagon project. Would you know where I could find the springs that hold up the liftgate? The ones in my Country Sedan seem to have lost their tension.
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Please accept my condolences. A few years back, a buddy lost a 1956 Ford Fairlane that he bought brand new. He had driven the car as regular transportation, and then, as a family project,restored it all the way up to senior status. As if losing the car was bad enough, it was all of the memories of his kids growing up around that car. There are those of us that understand that it's "more than just a car". Best of luck and hang in there.
John Ropelewski, Erie Pa
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Thanks, Lamar, I appreciate the time that you took to answer my question. Regards, John Ropelewski
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A bunch of us "car guys" were sitting around discussing when most cars went to 12 volt electrics. The questions is, did all of the 1953 Buicks have 12 volt systems, or did the straight eight specials retain the six volts? I cannot find an answer in all of my reference books. Thanks, John Ropelewski
Does anyone else watch old movies and TV shows for the old cars?
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Highway patrol was the best! I can remember a buddy telling me that when he married his wife, she looked just like the model Cindy Crawford. "Now," he says, " She looks more like Broderick Crawford!"