MCHinson
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Bob,
I have to ask, was that perhaps the Kings Arms Inn? We happened to stay at the Kings Arms Inn in New Bern a little over 20 years ago. I never did figure out why we left Our Historic Coastal NC City to go to Another Historic Coastal NC City for our Honeymoon, but it was a nice place to stay. There are lots of potential places to stay in New Bern.
http://www.homesinnewbern.com/all_about_newbern/accommodations/index.htm
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Any of the Model A Ford suppliers should have the books that you need.
I would recommend the Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook by Les Andrews and Model A Ford Service Bulletins Complete from Lincoln Publishing as two books that you should start with.
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John, I will see if I can find the records of our meeting a few years back when we visited the collector and get his name. It might take me a while, but I think I can get the contact information for you.
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I have personally documentated 450 Amphicars by VIN, color, last owner or location and almost 200 of those have photos to go with the VIN and recent sale histories too.
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Do you know about the one held in a fairly large private car collection in a warehouse in Hampstead NC?
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Bob, after reading your post, I went to the Sheraton website and had no trouble reserving a room for those dates. (Wasn't quite as inexpensive as I hoped, but I have a reservation.)
I don't know the source of your information, but you might try the Sheraton Website.
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Art,
I was born in 1960, so I can't say what is or is not correct for the Model A era from memory. I am on my third Model A, but I am certainly not an expert. I also have a friend who worked on Model A's at the Ford Dealership when the cars were new.
While MAFCA is only one of my information sources on this, I suspect that their judging manual is correct. All of the literature that I have says 3X was original equipment. I would certainly love to look at any documentation that you have that contradicts the literature that I have. I don't want to be disagreeable, but I have to disagree with you unless you have documentation that you would like to share.
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ELECTRIC CONTROLS
In 1931, Carl Furnas left the Allis-Chalmers Co., at West Allis, Wisconsin, where he was assistant general plant manager after twenty-one years with the company.
Working in his basement with his wife, their daughter and two or three assistants, he started the Furnas Electric Company that grew to be one of the nation's outstanding producers of electric motor controls. The company moved into rented space in West Allis in 1934; and in October 1940, moved to McKee Street in Batavia. The company grew steadily until its products were sold all over the world.
In 1996, the company was merged with a German company and became known as the Siemens-Furnas Controls.
I am guessing from this information that Furnas only made the switch, not the car.
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Art,
I don't want to upset you, but you might want to get a copy of the MAFCA Judging Standards...Check out Page 2-7.
The first section on spark plugs reads, "Champion 3X spark plugs were used throughout Model A Ford Production." It then goes on to explain two small differences in the plugs during Model 3X production, but they were all 3X's. The modern 3X's are a very good reproduction, but they are slightly different from the original. (I have some of each.)
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Champion Model 3X was original equipment.
They make a modern Champion Model 3X that is close, but not exactly the same as the orignal.
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I inherited a set of book ends made out of an aluminum piston split vertically down the center. We had several sets of these that my father made sometime during WWII or some time around then. They are about 4 1/2 inches tall and the original diameter of the piston was about 6 inches.
I think I am cheating, because the family recollection is that they were made from aircraft engine pistons (Which does not make much sense as my father spent WWII building ships for the Navy). <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Steve, I sent you an email. If you can contact me, I know how you can get the information that you want.
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Dave, Obviously North Carolina is not one of the two states that you have lived in.
Good luck with your own state's laws, but I would make sure that you read the laws of your state and not rely on word of mouth about what the law is. People often rely on what somebody said the law is instead of researching the facts. I guess I am happy to see that, despite the negative stereotypes of the South, I live in a Southern State that actually has reasonable and well written laws about these issues.
Here is the exceptions portion of our Mandatory Seat Belt Law:
"© This section shall not apply to any of the following:
(1) A driver or occupant with a medical or physical condition that prevents appropriate restraint by a safety belt or with a professionally certified mental phobia against the wearing of vehicle restraints;
(2) A motor vehicle operated by a rural letter carrier of the United States Postal Service while performing duties as a rural letter carrier and a motor vehicle operated by a newspaper delivery person while actually engaged in delivery of newspapers along the person's specified route;
(3) A driver or passenger frequently stopping and leaving the vehicle or delivering property from the vehicle if the speed of the vehicle between stops does not exceed 20 miles per hour;
(4) Any vehicle registered and licensed as a property carrying vehicle in accordance with G.S. 20 88, while being used for agricultural or commercial purposes; or
[color:"blue"] (5) A motor vehicle not required to be equipped with seat safety belts under federal law."
Here is a portion of our Child Restraint Statute:
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The provisions of this section shall not apply: (i) to ambulances or other emergency vehicles; (ii) when the child's personal needs are being attended to; (iii) if all seating positions equipped with child passenger restraint systems or seat belts are occupied; [color:"blue"] or (iv) to vehicles which are not required by federal law or regulation to be equipped with seat belts." In NC, the laws were written to allow those vehicles which were manufactured before Federal Law required installation of seat belts to continue to be operated without the seat belts of child restraint devices.
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The law is always black and white. Our Constitution demands that. The interpretation or understanding of the law might be a problem, but it is NEVER up to the discretion of an officer as to what the law is. The officer has discretion as to whether he or she wishes to charge you with a violation, but the officer's judgement does not make something legal or illegal. That is why we have lawyers and judges. Each state's statutes are documents that you can study. You can buy a book, or probably find most of them online. The North Carolina General Statutes are online and searchable, so it is really easy for those of us here in NC. Research your states statutes and make sure you comply with them and then even if an officer does not understand the law, you will be OK. If you don't understand the statute, call your local prosecutor's office and get their interpretation of the statute. They would be the one to prosecute a case if you were to be cited for an alleged violation.
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In North Carolina, the laws are reasonable. If the car was built without seatbelts, they are not required now. My family can legally ride in a Model A without seatbelts. We don't drive it much.
As a showcar, I now have it as it was originally with no seat belts. If all goes as planned and it is a Senior Grand National car in two years, Then I will probably install seatbelts and do some touring.
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Sorry to hear about your loss but....
Here is the silver lining in the cloud....
The fact that this is an unusual event is a good thing. In any other type of hobby, everybody would have everything locked up or nailed down because they would be expecting thieves as a normal thing.
In this hobby, by and far, the majority are good honest decent people.
I had my Model A Phaeton sitting on the showfield (unattended for a few hours) with the ignition key sitting in the ignition. As a Police Lieutenant, I lock my unmarked police car door every time I walk away from it but I felt totally comfortable with leaving the key in the Model A at Hershey.
The funniest related thing that I can relate is that even non-hobby people normally respect the old car hobby. I routinely go to a restaurant in an interesting neighborhood. There are street level drug dealers within a block of this restaurant. I have left a Model A parked on the street (out of my view) while I ate lunch there a few times. I have occasionally walked outside and had drug dealers admiring (but not touching) my Model A. We had some nice conversations about the car. Normally, when I am at work and in uniform, these same people would have a totally different attitude and tone of voice with me.
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Or maybe the judge thought that the mats were aftermarket and was trying to help save some points?
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My guess would be a Model A Ford Tudor, but the taillight is not correct for a Model A.
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Mine is in the back corner of the lot (one foot from back property line and one foot from the neighbor's property line), so I got a permit to expand in front and was allowed to keep the original setback since I was only expanding. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> It sure is funny that all of the walls look to be the same age, the walls grew taller, and the only thing visibly original is a little bit more than half of the concrete floor. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Barry, very cute! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
We are a diverse group. We have a diverse collection of cars, garages, tools, and other things too. I was going to try to post something about my garage, but I must admit I was blown away by what I saw before I got a chance to post something.
I don't think he really meant it as sour grapes. After all, look closely at his signature....
"Don't Mind Me, This is where I go to talk to Myself and Work out my Problems. " <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Now, I will tell my humble little garage story. My house and original garage were built in 1946. I am sure that the 24 foot wide 20 foot deep two bay door garage seemed spacious in 1946.
When I bought the house in 1989, it was not quite big enough. Later, I bought a 1965 Cadillac Limousine knowing that it was longer than the garage depth. I figured it would encourage me to expand the garage soon. Before I got the time to expand the garage, I watched as a hurricane appeared to be about to cause a tree to take out my sunroom. At the last possible second, the tree swept around and crashed into the Cadillac. The Cadillac sacrificed itself for the garage. It was totalled. The insurance check paid for expanding the garage so that the next Cadillac I buy will have a home.
I originally wanted to double the size of the garage. I was going to build it 40 feet deep (no room to expand the width, as it is on the back corner of the lot.) My wife objected that it was too large. She wanted it much smaller. We compromised on 36 feet deep. (Which happens to be just deep enough to park a Model A Ford and a 1965 Cadillac Limousine back to back). My wife later admitted that she should have let me build the bigger garage. It has 10 foot high walls, which allow for some high shelves for storage, the attic is floored and used for additional storage, and it is heated and air conditioned so my stuff is comfortable. I now have a much nicer Model A. One day, I guess I have to find another limousine. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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With a Model A Ford that was stored for 16 years before I bought it, I hooked a hose up to the gasoline valve, drained the "goo", closed the valve, put a gallon or so of fresh gas in it, sloshed the gas around a bit (by pushing the car back and forth), opened the valve, drained it, removed the valve and let the last residue drain.
I then replaced the valve, used a modified gas line with a modern filter for the first month or so, and then hooked it up with the original gas line and have had no troubles at all.
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It is certainly a trademark infringement case, which gives them the authority to go after it, even though the bigger problem is the fraud.
I have emailed the link to Spoof@ebay.com. Hopefully, they will get it taken care of soon.
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rocketraider,
You might want to try this:
Go back to the permitting authority, ask to speak with a supervisor. Ask the supervisor how you can do what you need to do. You should be able to fix the worst half of the driveway. You can then later fix the other half. Normally, in Code Enforcement, you can repair up to 49% of anything which is is nonconforming. If you repair over 50% that is when you need to meet current setbacks and other newer codes. You should be able to do what needs to be done. The Code normally lets you fix anything that is currently allowed. The Code should allow it as it looks better to fix it up than having something in remain in bad condition.
Sometimes Code Enforcement Officers aren't familiar with the less often used parts of the Code and a Supervisor should be familiar with it or willing to look it up if you ask. It is easy to say "No", but they might have to look up the details to give you the "Yes" answer to a seldom asked question.
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While I understand your concern, I think that the old car hobby will continue. The pre-computer cars will continue to be restored and will probably go up in value. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Model A's and Mustangs (just two examples) were both produced in large numbers. So, there are relatively lots of parts out there for them. For the parts that are not available, if the desire to restore the car is there, aftermarket parts producers will fill the need. Tomorrow's restorer will find a similar situation with the Ford Taurus. It has just recently become part of history as it it no longer being produced. There are lots of them out there and eventually the list of easily collectible Fords will go from Model A's, and Mustangs to Model A's, Mustangs and Tauruses. (I realize that this is not an all inclusive list, but just using it as an example... so don't flame me... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />)
While it is certainly simpler to produce replacement metal parts, replacement plastic parts and replacement computer boards will be eventually be part of the future of the old car hobby.
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I don't quite know how a fiberglass car is titled as a 1933 Stutz.
<img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
It's not my cup of tea, but here is a link to the listing for easier access for those who want to take a look:
The provisions of this section shall not apply: (i) to ambulances or other emergency vehicles; (ii) when the child's personal needs are being attended to; (iii) if all seating positions equipped with child passenger restraint systems or seat belts are occupied; [color:"blue"] or (iv) to vehicles which are not required by federal law or regulation to be equipped with seat belts." 
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Not trying to sound obnoxious, but why not just fix the cooling system problem? I would wager that a radiator in correct condition, a good water pump, cleaning crud out of the system, and a new thermostat and good hoses would solve the problem. I have had everything from Model A Fords to a 1965 Cadillac Limousine and they all kept their cool just fine in Southeastern NC heat. When they were new, the temperatures got just as hot and they worked OK, If in good condition, they would still keep their cool. I don't think the modern traffic conditions are causing your overheating... there is a problem that needs to be fixed somewhere.