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Unofficially, I understand the count is well over 600 cars. Am not sure how many will participate in the Saturday show at the convention center. We could have some real traffic problems on some of the 5 self guided tours. There is an "Old Car Parade" at 5:30 Wednesday to a Private Museum & Ice Cream Social. The parade could blow some people's minds.
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Will you be towing a trailer or just driving your vehicle?
WV & eastern KY are hilly and not great if you are towing. I have driven from Richmond VA to Charleston WV on I-81 & I-64. I-64 will be a challenging trip with a trailer. Traveling west, there are a couple of well marked down hill curves with a 55 MPH limit
Should you come across PA on the Turn Pike, it has its share of hills starting about 40 miles west of Hershey until the OH border. I-70 west of I-79 has a 30 mile stretch of very narrow road with a couple of miles at 45 MPH. (WV is about 10 miles wide on I-70 but there is a 6 mile very steep down hill going east. I-70 & I-71 in OH are streight. I-70 has mostly rolling hills till you get close to Columbus then is flat. I-71 from Columbus to Cincinnati is very flat but I-71 in KY has some moderate hills.
If you are coming into Cincinnati, with a trailer, on I-71, I suggest you take I-471 to I-275 to I-71/I-75. Then take I-71 to Louisville. This is 6 miles longer than taking I-71 to I-75 on the OH side of the Ohio River. The advantage is you avoid a very steep 2 mile hill on I-75 just inside KY. A loaded semi will pull this hill at 25 to 35 MPH.
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charlier,
You didn't indicate your home town but US Highway 42 travels from Cleveland to Louisville KY. It is mostly 2 lane highway predating the Interstate system. It goes threw many small towns and could take 3 days from Cleveland.
I have driven I-71 from Cleveland to Columbus to Cincinnati to Louisville and it takes about 6 hours driving 65 MPH. Heads up, in Cincinnati take the I-471 to I-275 to I-71/I-75 to avoid construction and the big hill on I-75 in KY. Adds about 6 miles but a better route with a trailer.
I live in Centerville, near Dayton, and will be driving a 79 year old car. My plan is to take 725 west to Indiana and then 44 west. At Rushville. I will go south on route 3 to route 62 into Louisville. It will take about 4 1/2 to 5 hours & I will leave Wednesday morning about 6:30 AM. I plan to travel between 45 and 50 mph. I have defined the route and plan to drive it in my modern car in the next 3 to 4 weeks.
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The printed SCHEDULAL OF EVENTS is as follows. It indicates the doors will be open at 7:00 AM. The show & judging starts at 10:00 AM & ends at 3:00 PM. The Car Awards are from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Saturday, July 3
7:30 AM Judges Breakfast Crowne Plaza Hotel
(Doors open at 7 AM) 10 AM—3 PM Car Show and Judging Expo Center North Hall
12:00 PM Youth Program -Expo Center North Hall
3:30PM -4:30PM Car Awards Expo Center
4:45 PM Closing Celebration Reception Expo Center
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Can you post photos of the inside using a flash? Also can you indicate the city and state location of the car? What things need attention under the hood?
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This company sounds like a broker who contracts with independent drivers. My personal opinion is you are better off dealing directly with the individual or company who will be actually transporting the car.
One of the problems is the winters in the north can really get nasty with snow & ice. The driver will be driving through MT, WY, SD NE, IA, MO, KY & TN. Everyone of these states can have nasty storms into April. If you can wait till the middle of April, you should find a driver.
I know of someone who moved a car from Columbus OH to Seattle WA. They wound up getting a rental truck and driving it themselves. They used a local towing company with a roll back to move the car in and out of the truck. I am not sure the national truck rental company was aware of the cargo but the car was braced and didn't move on the trip.
Ten years ago I purchased a car 250 miles away. To get it home, I rented the smallest truck that could haul an open car trailer. I placed the car on the trailer, the rental and gas cost was just a little higher than quotes I had received. My wife drove our car home and we had the time.
U-haul has a list of cars that can be hauled on a trailer and most old cars are not on the list. With some explanation and negotiation, they will let you rent the unit.
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There are several good companies that provide excellent parts for restoration. I am aware of one in Lebanon Ohio call Trim Parts. They have an online catalog at
With a little luck, other members can suggest additional sources for parts.
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Some of the factory options for my 1931 Hupmobile included fender spare tires, trunk, passenger windshield wiper, & passenger taillight. Additionally the car came with wood wheels but wire wheels were $10 and steel wheels were $40.
Some after market items included Trippie head lights, wire rack to hold hat to headliner, oil filter, backup lights, tool kit, curb feelers, clock in rear view mirror, & Trico (vacuum) fan.
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The BB-1 carb I have is a cast iron model 517 S. Every now and then you see one on Ebay.
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Good news, you can use your Australia license plates while you drive it in Louisville at the 75th. You should have the AU title and proof of insurance. This is if a policeman should stop you. If you wind up in an accident, the police will need to see your insurance company and proof of coverage. If you keep it here and not sell it, then you should title it and add the license plates. The buyer will be responsible to title and get plates.
If you don't sell it in Louisville, the car show, swap meet, and car corral at Hershey, Pa in October is the largest event in the USA. The car corral cost about $85.00. You must be a member of the AACA to get a car corral site. The event draws about 100,000 people in 3 days. There are ample number of shippers and places to store your car.
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If you plan to keep the car here, you can title, license, and insure it here. Depending what state you the car is in, the title and license plates will very. Some states, like Pennsylvania, require the car be inspected for being road worthy before issuing a license plate. Do you plan to sell the car or license in the USA? In Ohio, the title is about $10.00. The yearly license plates for a car runs about $50.00 when using the car as an everyday driver. You can purchase Antique Plates for a vehicle over 24 years old for about $5.00 and they are good for 30 or 40 years. The restriction is you can only drive the car for special events like tours, parades, etc. You can not use it to drive to work, the store, or for normal daily driving. Ohio does not require an inspection to issue plates.
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A Carter BB1 carb should work for an engine of your size. The are usually cast iron and not pot metal. Check for the correct bolt pattern for your car. I have a 211 cubic inch Hupmobile engine that originally came with a Stromburg U-2. The car runs fine with the BB1.
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You can get 39 Ford Pickup parts from Macs Catalogs.
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Keiser31 describes the one you should use.
Go to EBAY and search for 'HUB PULLER' or 'WHEEL PULLER'.
They run from $25 to $70 plus shipping.
Your local auto garage will usually have one in their tool cabinet.
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Go to your "Hupmobile Club Inc Roster" book. Go to (Texas) page 35 of the 2009 issue and call "Major" (first name). As he has a large collection of 28 Hupmobile parts including the back end of the car.
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Is this for wood or wire wheel? Can you post a photo?
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The cover to the below ground water shut off valve in my front yard has a 5 sided bolt. The water department uses a socket wrench with a 3 ft shaft and handle. This looks like it will remove the bolt.
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I use the "Saved Searches" option to search each time I go on ebay. When I run into someone like the antenna seller, I open the item and send a notification, using the "Ask a question" option indicating I have placed him on my "Exclude Seller" list. This eliminates all his postings in the future. I don't appreciate the shotgun type seller and as a protest, I refuse to even view his items. If I were nasty, I would send the same message for each posting.
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I have a black 1931 car with a single tail light at the lower left of car. Driving at night between 40 & 50 can be scary as people come right behind me before slowing down or changing lanes. I use two red bicycle LED lights (flashing) attached to my bumpers on both front and back. I only use them when driving in the evening or night as they are attached with just a screwdriver. On a 4 lane road, the drivers behind me will move over to the left lane about 50 to 75 yard back. On a 2 lane road, they slow down well back. I have heard the police will stop you with flashing lights but my experience is the just go around me.
I have seen large, 4 X 6 inch magnetic lights, that flash, at swap meets and car parts stores.
My car also has a yellow brake light not always recognized by following drivers. In May 2009, I installed a 6 volt positive ground 3rd brake LED light. It is connected by suction cups in the back window. This really seems to help when slowing down and stopping.
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FIRST: You don't say where you live but your best source of knowledge resides in your local AACA club. Most members are willing to inspect a car for condition, especially members who are judges. Go to the main page and click on the "Select your location", pick your state, click on the "Find" button, and scroll down to the club nearest to you. Under AACA MEMBERSHIP, the requirements are stated as; General and Junior Memberships in the AACA are open to all individuals who have a genuine interest in the antique automobile hobby. Ownership of an automobile is not a prerequisite of membership. You don't need to own a car to be a member or attend activities. Our club has members who always come in their modern car. Once you start to attend functions, you will find it is addictive. As an eight year member, we attend 6 or 7 of the 10 local club events. We usually attend 1 of the quarterly weekend state events each year and plan to attend the national diamond jubilee in Louisville starting June 30, 2010.
SECOND: You will need to decide what type of car you want and its desired condition. Using the "Old Cars Price Book" condition, a number 1 car should be moved in an enclosed trailer and not driven on the road. If you have a number 2 car and drive it, it will move to a level 3 as you get any dings or wear signs on the interior or motor compartment. If you go to a local car show or a cruse-in, most of the cars will be number 3 with only a few number 2 cars. Price guides are only an estimate and the true price is determined by the seller's need to sell and the buyer's desire for the car. Ebay prices usually give close to the actual value. Pick the car you want and want to drive and be seen in. Depending how much you like the car is how much extra you are willing to greater than the next buyer.
THIRD: The car you restore will cost more than you can sell it for 2 weeks after finishing it. The cheapest car to purchase is the car restored in the last year or so by someone else. The car being sold out of an estate by the son or grandson will be higher than the actual value because of emotional ties. Last summer, I looked at an estate 39 Buick Roadmaster needing some tender loving care including an manifold exhaust leak, dash repainted, and the seats were red velour that looked nice but not original. The car was a number 3 and they wanted an amount between a 1 & 2. We were not able to get together.
LASTLY: I am not an expert in pricing and selecting a car. I drove about 3,000 miles over 8 months before I found & purchased my first antique car. I have had the car 9 years and still enjoy showing and driving it.
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The Mullins Mfg Co in Salem OH built 3,000 RED CAP utility trailers using the 1936 Chevrolet 17" wheel and were painted "Admiral Moffitt Gun Metal", gray. When you ordered a trailer, they would paint it the color of your car and install wheels to match. This would allow you to use your car spare on the trailer. The green color photo was used in magazine ads of the period. The black trailer has wood wheel from a 1931 tow car.
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I received the following email from my State Farm Insurance Agent:
Per a claims’ team representative, the antique classic policies would be paid, based on a stated value. We have $10000 listed for the 1953 and $14000 for the 1931. As for the 1937 Mullins, I am told we cannot list a “stated” value. The agreed value we have listed is $5,000, and at the time of a loss claims’ will pay actual cash value, of the trailer. Please let me know, if you have any further questions.
The 1937 Mullins is a rare luggage trailer with only 100 known to exist of the 3,000 built in in 1936 & 1937. There are too few sold for State Farm to calculate the value & I will need to keep documentation of sales and the condition. I plan to track sales values on Ebay should the trailer be damaged.
(State Farm does not have a joining fee, I was with a mutual ins co years ago who had a 1 time fee)
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There is a company in Lebanon, Ohio called TrimParts who make a variety of items for the GTO and other cars. Check out their catalog web page at trimparts.com. You can go to their plant or have the parts shipped. They are just off I-71 about 15 miles north of Cincinnati.
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I sent you a "Private Message" on particulars of car.
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Check the vacuum line to the windshield wiper. A test is to block the windshield wiper and test it again. My 31 has a short piece of rubber hose under the dash and mine was cracked. Also, you can not use a modern sealed gas cap, it must breath.