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Thank you, Debbie and Pat for pulling this together.
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Mark is right. You can do a lot of damage with a pressure washer if not careful. I have three large decks at my home and I quickly learned to use the widest head, least pressure to clean them. I'd say try a noncorrosive degreaser and a hose first. If that doesn't work to suit you, check for a Hotsy rental There is a Hotsy dealer near me, and they do rentals.
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Paul's Chrome Plating Evans City, PA - Permanently Closed?
Phillip Cole replied to Jolly_John's topic in General Discussion
Great to hear about your new company. Great to hear about a proper conclusion for Paul's. Y ou hang in there! -
No naughty list for you. There is a list of words that spammers often use which will automatically prompt a review. Some technical terms that seem quite innocent like CAD are on the approval list. I just approved your post under 3D printing. You're good to go.
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TAKerry, I had hoped that Dave, Stan, or Jim would see your post, but let me take a stab at it.... and then, any way I've got to call Dave today about the Grand National. So, I'll tell him. First and foremost, I think everyone in AACA judging understands your concern. And yes, the Advanced school is not like jumping from high school calculus to graduate school, but there is a planned progression from one to the other. And every time I listen to Dain, Stan, John, I learn something new! Thus, AACA Judges' training includes more than gaining credits to go to Advanced, be a Senior Master Judge, be a Team Captain, judge at a Grand National, etc. It includes experience. That experience certainly includes several schools, several different CJEs, judging at different places, on different teams, with different captains, in several classes, with several different makes and models. In other words, while that credit goal is certainly worth it, the experience of getting there is a great part of what makes it worth it --whether it takes you three years or seven. That is also a great part of the fact that our judging system helps us judge any car and is admired by all. BTW, welcome to the team! Enjoy the ride! Phillip
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Wow, does that picture bring back memories! I lived and worked at Stone Mountain Park in the early seventies while in grad school at Emory University. Every morning I looked out my window at that view. They started in 1915 and finally finished the carving in 1972. One of my work responsibilities was to carry sales supplies to the top of the mountain via the Summit Skyride cable car and you could see the carvers doing the finishing touches. As I recall there was a decent car collection in one of the park buildings until around 2016. There were three teams that worked on the carving: Gutzon Borglum 1915 – 1925 Augustus Lukeman 1925 – 1928 Walter Hancock 1963 – 1972 Borglum's original plan included seven figures, and he really didn't get started until 1923. But in 1925 he got mad and went to work on Mount Rushmore. Lukeman basically cleaned off the carving area and planned to do three figures. That explains why the folks in the old Ford are looking at just a scratched up rock mountain. But then the money ran out before Lee's figure was finished. In 1958 the state of Georgia bought up the land and mountain for a state park. The whole project was reorganized and refunded. Hancock came in with more modern equipment and finished the carving Although locals told me it wasn't truly ever finished. And BTW, those folks looking at the mountain could have ridden up it at that time. Having ridden up it one time in a four wheel drive truck to deliver supplies in 1972, I decided to stick to the cable car.
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Google search turned up this picture: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-rock-city-atop-lookout-1821001265 Rock City Gardens is at Lookout Mtn near Chattanooga,TN. Tourist attraction from the early 20th century. Lookout Mtn was site of major Civil War Battle. Major casualties for both sides
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Me too. Try clearing your browser.
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41 and later. The lettering on hub cap for 39 and 40 is slightly different, less distinct.
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Call the National Headquarters number, 717 534-1910 or 717-534-2082 (direct) when they answer, tell them you need to speak to a Librarian. They have experience in Library Science. The AACA Library and Research Center has over 3 million pieces of automotive literature. But don't be surprised if they suggest you contribute your automotive books to them.... Or DIY, https://libguides.ala.org/SettingUpalibrary/HomeLibrary
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Wayne, thanks for sharing this! It's a great piece of Corvette history.
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Dollie Flechler, AACA National Chairman Judges Administration
Phillip Cole replied to 61polara's topic in In Memoriam...
It was great to see John at Hershey! Dollie planned and worked hard at each National. Her influence could still be seen as the Admin team efficiently carried out their tasks at Hershey. Dollies would be proud... -
The Free Library has it wrong.
Phillip Cole replied to Vintman's topic in AACA - Library and Research Center
I did pass this on to the Library. If you scroll down the Free Library reference you posted, there is a link to the AACA Lbrary there. It is better to contact the Library directly. Phillip Cole VP of Publications AACA- 1 reply
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Steve is correct. The Charlotte Autofair is not an AACA event. The market we serve is very different from the Hershey Region's market. To talk about Hershey in light of Charlotte is not an apples for apples comparison. The financial gains from Autofair, however, have enabled us to successfully put on the annual SE Spring National for over a decade. That National follows all AACA Judging Guidelines. Next year when we put on a dual National: Zenith, Grand National, and National, the closest hot rod will be inside at one of the Speedway's events, not on the AACA show field. What we have been told on the National Board is the same thing will be true this year and next year at Hershey, as well. For decades, dozens of HNR members have come to Hershey. We love it and support it.
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Intermittent starting issues with 1965 Chevy Impala SS
Phillip Cole replied to starfireelvis's topic in Technical
Let's start at the beginning. Define intermittent starting. Is he sure he has spark and fuel? Good ground? -
Hasn't been back since 9:35 on Wednesday, the day he joined... But I'm enjoying this, so thanks to all!
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A walk in the south of France :)
Phillip Cole replied to sebastienbuick's topic in General Discussion
très beau, voitures et paysage. -
Joel R. Thorp of Wisconsin is credited with the invention of the steering wheel spinner knob in 1936.
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Could be the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good. Late 80s and early 90s Buicks are great cars, but eventually the electronics, that seemed wonderful when the car was new, do go bad. You will need to trace back to the starter switch. BTW, been there, done that on an 89 Park Avenue once it got above 140,000 miles.
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What did executives of smaller car companies ride to work in?
Phillip Cole replied to Bryan G's topic in General Discussion
I have no idea what AMC execs. rode in, but late in production there were Abassador limos like these. It was a limited promo thru local dealers. Come take a chauffeured ride at your local dealership. My guess for Lee would be a Continental Mark III.