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Parked at a show and waiting to be judged

The car described as a 1936 Plymouth is actually a 1934 Ford.

Looks like a solid car. These cars exist today because someone in the past saw something in them more than just a mode of transportation. I never drove a Model T, but would consider it a treat if ever afforded the opportunity.

Considering the age of these tires, would they be safe to use, even if they were kept inside?

The issue of loaning items to museums, libraries and other institutions only to have these organizations lay claim to the loaned articles has happened many times. A gentleman loaned an incredible collection of Civil War material to Gettysburg College. Years later, after the man who had loaned the collection to the college passed away, the family requested the articles be returned to the heirs. The College refused and insisted the collection was a gift. The family sued, and fortunately for them were able to come up with written correspondence referring to the collection as being a loan and not a gift. The written documentation is what allowed the family to get their property returned to them, otherwise the college's attitude was that even though they couldn't provide proof they were given the collection, their stance was they had the collection in their possession annd until someone could prove otherwise, they were going to keep it. So remember, if it's a loan, put it in writting and make sure more than one family member knows where the paperwork is.

What's wrong with the bathrooms?

That was the price of gas in today's dollars. An inflation calculator places the price of gas at $.27 in 1970.

Early production cars were brush-painted and sanded to achieve a smooth finish which was then top-coated with with a clear-coat for a shiny appearnace and depth of gloss (so much for today's clear coat/base coat paints being a new idea). I sprayed painted several cars with good results, one of which I entered in a show and was awared a trophy, but was always intrigued with brush-painting. I brush-painted a car 30 years ago with decent results. Besides using the right paint and reducer, a bristle brush was critical in achieving a smooth finish. By the way, here is an article Hot Rod magazine did on automobile brush-painting. http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/body/hrdp_0707_1962_ford_falcon_budget_paint_job/details.html

You did good making sure a barrier was in place before the concrete was poured. I placed a layer of plastic on top of the slab in my garage years ago and don't regret it one bit. You can buy it in 20 foot wide rolls at Lowes or at other home improvement stores.

You indicated condition 5. On what scale?

Manheim Gold values are as follows: Fair - Good - Exc 3,800 5,500 6,500 -- 2D ST REGIS HARDTOP 1955-56 331/250 V8

Nothing a little JB Weld couldn't fix.

The Buy It Now Price is more than this car's show car value based on the Manheim Gold estimated value (link is below). The interior is not restored to original condition, so show car status is diminished. Also keep in mind this is not a Ford or Chevy, so the car's marketability is reduced. http://manheimgold.com/car_lo.html

The type of additive you're referring to can be purchased at auto supply stores. These additives increase the ability of your coolant to conduct heat from your engine to the surrounding environment. This type of product produces only a small amount of improvement in reducing your engine temperature and more than anything gives people an added excuse to avoid tackling the real reason a car's cooling system is running too hot. My opinion is that these type of additives are a waste of money that can be better spent on finding and fixing the cause of a hot running engine.

It sounds like you've got the mechanical talent and knowledge to perform work on older cars. I'm sure there is someone in your vicinity who would appreciate your abilities and wisdom in helping them get their collector vehicle on the road.

The article from the Arizona Republic was interesting. The auction company was in its rights to eject Martin from the grounds as the reporter was on private property. Maybe more attention will be directed to what Martin insinuated were shady bidding tactics and hyped-up values of the popular muscle cars that are fetching high prices at auction.

I looked it up as I was also curious. The felloe is the outer rim. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/felloe

According to the "Manheim Gold" price guide, if the car is a 4 door sedan in excellent condition, it is valued at $6,400. NADA also has a site for collector car values. Click here to go to the "Manheim Gold" site: http://www.manheimgold.com/car_lo.html

Your letter is very well written and objectively highlights the rationale for a full body repaint of your Porsche. The facts contained in your letter and the way you presented them made it difficult for the insurance company to legally disavow meeting their obligation.

Even if the shop could paint the passenger side of your Porsche to match the existing paint perfectly there is still a dilemma. The existing paint on the car has undergone some level of fading. Even if it is slight, what the shop has done is matched new paint with faded paint. In a couple of years the recently sprayed passenger side will undergo some degree of fading. Can the insurance company guarantee the pasenger side paint will then match the paint on the rest of the car? Of course not. If it were my car, I would pursue a repaint of the entire vehicle.

Are you referring to the vehicle with the Idaho plates on the front? If so, I think it might be a 1929 model instead of a 1928.

Jay Leno has two stories to tell: http://www.channel4.com/4car/feature/features-2005/leno-columns/dusty-gem.html

As far as the drinking part, it sounds like it was the person who "rebuilt" the engine that was doing the drinking. We know a penalty is to be paid for drinking and driving a car, there should also be one if drinking is done while working on a car. That is the reason for some of the poor workmanship found on automobiles.

I grew up in that area. Was it by any chance found at one of the drive-ins near Harrisburg? Can you explain "boarded up inside the movie screen"?

From your response I presume you are Jewish. If so, can you verify or deny that it was understood in the Jewish community that Ford automobiles were not the vehicle of choice, but rather GM or Chrysler products? Also you referenced your father's difficulty in gaing employment due to advertising agencys fear of losing Ford business. The year 1950 was after Henry's death; does this mean Henry Ford II was antisemitic or were ad agencys in general antisemitic?