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Excellent picture, thank you for taking the time to post. Just drop that Chevy II wagon at my house, thanks.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">His quote of: "<span style="font-style: italic">I have been attending Hershey for decades and </span><span style="font-style: italic">have always seen a presence of cars in both those</span><span style="font-style: italic"> categories</span>." obviously shows he knows not what he speaks of. </div></div> Obviously not everybody actually spends time in the car corral. Each year there are multiple examples of cars that are quite obviously not "stock" in the car corral. That doesn't make it acceptable, but it is most definetly a reality.

I've always liked this headline:

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Steve Moskowitz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That thing! There probably is a whole family living in there...hate to make them homeless! </div></div> And who knows what else it might be hiding? Some things are just better left alone.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oldford</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...this is an AACA show that demands the highest standards. Why do we settle for less?</div></div> Oldford, many members share your curiosity as well. There's been more than enough inconsistency with this type of thing in the last few years. As for the judges weighing in on this matter...that's another interesting question.

Do you really think that?

Not in this case, I'm afraid. Add it to the list of inconsistencies.

DNJ card should be blue? What, then, is up with the white one I saw on Saturday?

AACA does it again! Unbelieveable...

Oooohhh tricky.

If it has a tin top, it 'haint no Speedster.

Same '55 Chevy in the background as your previous picture? Could be!

I can absolutely guarantee I will find rare, cool parts for my vehicles at a bargain price this year. ...because I don't have any money to spend!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nearchoclatetown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So where's this class for conversion vans you were talking about? </div></div> Stonefish has a nice Ford conversion that is almost ready for the AACA field. Just waiting on the steam cleaner to take care of a few pesky stains on the rear seat upholstery.

Nearm&mmars, I seem to remember something, but can't say for sure. However, I'll keep that in mind in a year or so.

I agree with handling it under the "judge for condition" scenario. An ideal situation would be if there were a second car in the class with the signature. The signatures could be compared against each other for clarity, penmanship, consistency of application, etc. Even a difference in WHERE the signature was placed on the vehicles could have an affect on judging score. Going further, it shoud also be taken into consideration what was used to create the signature. If a Sharpie® is used, was a Sharpie available the year the car in question was delivered by the factory? This is only an example, of course. Most likely the owner of a "factory"-correct restoration would have the foresight to supply a period-correct marking instrument. Remember, also, in this case, that documentation of both what was used to sign, and history of these items must be provided by the owners. There's no way a judge can be responsible for knowing the history of a marking instrument that might have been used when your car was new. One last point that is probably a factor, and was mentioned previously, is was the signature applied in good taste? Say both cars have been signed by the same personality, and one is done neatly and inconspicuously on a glove box door, visor, or what have you. The second car might have been done on a day when the signor was under pressure, or maybe has been harassed by the car owner into signing the car, and instead of using a marker or pen has applied his "mark" directly to the car itself using a screwdriver, awl, or a hammer. All points that must be considered before any amendment to the judging manual is made.

Time to start looking into brushless motors and lithium battery technology. Could have a real street sweeper on your hands.

Oh good. In 4 years you can see them on the show field at Hershey. Start shopping now, I put it off too long and now am having a hard time finding my first-year Dodge Caravan for this fall's event.

I usually <span style="font-weight: bold">walk</span>.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave@Moon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Of course, also the travails of choices made in the early Corvairs' front suspension are well known!</div></div> Maybe a trip tp the library is in order, Dave@Moon...nothing wrong with the Corvair's front suspension, but unsavvy drivers could get a real surprise out of the swing axle <span style="font-weight: bold">rear</span> suspension.

So after skimming the article, what happened to Thrashwell? Didn't look too bad in the pictures, but being a year-round car in New England, I probably know better.

I thought the title of this meant something else althogether!

I've upgraded from AM to FM radio tires. Radio tires weren't installed by the factory on my car, but they were installed in another factory on a different car.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: joe_padavano</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> First, I've learned that a "good bit" of the folks who populate this forum are completely closed minded</div></div> Its really limited to only those who post.

Nice blog. I've done the Seligman–Kingman leg of the road, a great drive. I do wish I had made it down into the Col. River valley through that pass. I guess it is just another reason to get back out there. You're also making me jealous with your descriptions of living in the Kingman area.