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    Anti-sway control bars

    in Garages, Trailers, and Towing

    Posted

    Thank you Jim,

    I recently purchased the trailer, so I still in the learning curve. I'll definitely take a look at the axle mounting. Obviously, I've seen many of your comments and I appreciate your perspective.

     

    When loading the car  I used the 10-15% tongue weight to locate the car in the trailer. I pulled it to Charlotte and anything over 60 MPH was very uncomfortable.  So that is the reason for my questions on the anti -sway / weight distribution hitch.

    Regards,

     

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    Anti-sway control bars

    in Garages, Trailers, and Towing

    Posted

    Thank you, EmTee,

    After reading your suggestion, I think I need to do some homework. I thought I would be able  to position the car inside the trailer until I reached a tongue weight between 10-15 % of gross load.

    After looking at the Weigh Safe web site, I may be over simplifying the situation. I  think I need to seek additional help with understanding the  weight distribution on the load.

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    Anti-sway control bars

    in Garages, Trailers, and Towing

    Posted

    I looking for input regarding  anti sway control............I've got an RC 28' enclosed Vee nose trailer. I looked into adding the sway control and the local RV dealer stated that due to the length available , he could only install a Friction type , like Curt Towing Sway control. 

     

    I was puzzled because the trailer manufacturer has chain slots welded on the nose. Any thoughts on going about finding one that is suitable and can be installed on both side?

     

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    Piedmont Motor Car in Front of The Hotel Roanoke?

    in What is it?

    Posted

    I've been asked by the folks at The Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Va., if the car shown in the photo  (circa 1920) is one of the Piedmonts. I'm pretty sure it's not, but I thought I would ask for help in identifying the car. The quality of the photo is not that great, making it a little difficult............Any input would be greatly appreciated!

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    What is an "Assembled Car"

    in General Discussion

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    "The term probably comes from advertising, with one maker trying to run down his competition."

     

    Interesting comment by JV Puleo sparked a  memory that I had read previously in my "Owner's Manual. The management of the Piedmont Motor Car Co must have  thought of it as derogatory based on the intro to the "Owner's Manual " of my 1919 Bush by Piedmont.

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    Timing Mark Question 1940 356 CI Packard

    in Technical

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    I'm somewhat perplexed with the results I arrived at yesterday. 

    I installed the timing gears and chain yesterday. I made sure the marks were lined up After, indicating the #1 piston at zero TDC, I installed the harmonic balancer and indicator.

    I was expecting to to be reading TDC, but instead it was reading 8 degrees BTDC.

    Any thoughts?

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    THE HOBBY HAS LOST A TRUE ICON...WILLIAM MAXWELL DAVIS

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    This past May during the  Greenbrier concours d'elegance, I had the opportunity to be introduced to an elderly gentlemen, wearing a bowtie and straw hat.  After a few pleasantries were exchanged, he asked if I was showing a car and I told him that I had a 29 Packard on the field and this was the first time I had ever participated in an event like this.  He immediately asked if I would show him my car. 

    After about 15 minutes, I felt like I had known Mr. Davis my entire life. He was so cordial and genuine . It was such a pleasure to chat with him . I could tell he was a unique individual.

    I'm saddened to hear of his passing but after reading the posts above, I can smile knowing that I had the pleasure of his acquaintance.

    May his family find peace during this difficult time.

     

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    29 Buick .......First time driven since 1954

    in Buick - Pre War

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    Thanks guys for the encouragement........It's been a challenging, but fun along the way. The car is in original condition and had been sitting since 1954. The pistons were frozen and took a great deal of TLC to break them loose. After we broke them loose, we finally got the engine running to find out the clutch was stuck..........ending up pulling the motor and freeing the clutch.

    We are currently in the process of reworking the fuel system at this time.  Distance is pretty limited on a 1 gal gas tank!

    Again, I'd like to thank everyone who has helped along the way. Couldn't have done it without you guys!

    Happy New year to all..............

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    Looking for Help with Lycoming Engine

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Dave,

    Thanks for the info........since, I made the original post in '08 ,I've done extensive research on the Piedmont Motor Car Co. located here in Lynchburg. They were like so many car manufacturers at the turn of the century. They were enthusiastic, energetic and most of all............underfunded. The company was chartered in March 1916 by the Va SCC and amazingly, the first car was rolled off in March a year later.

    I'll be glad to send a copy of a presentation that gave to the historical society a while back.

    As far as remaining cars, I know of three. One in Lynchburg, the second in Roanoke Transportation Museum and the third I lost track of as it was sold at  the RM auction in  2019.

    Regards,

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