John_Mc

Hi all, I’m very familiar with all the reasons why a car cover should not be used with an open trailer while towing. Yet, I can believe someone cannot come up with a cover that can be secured so it will not rub the paint off the car, or worse yet, blow off the car. After all the boat industry has used the shrink wrap system for decades. Why I’m asking for possible solutions is that I recently towed my “sealed” 1949 Lincoln convertible in the rain and the interior and trunk were just soaked. An enclosed trailer is out of the question. Any ideas???

Very well said. I have three collector cars and I live in a subdivision. I am VERY sensitive to the visuals and sounds around my neighbors. No car is ever left out, all are garaged. I don’t start grinding and running an air compressor after normal hours. I’ve always felt there is a fine line between an antique car collector and a hording hillbilly.

Yes it is very common, especially the heavy ‘70’s coupes. Not really a bad job, check out the many good videos on YouTube.

Sadly, as I see the content slide towards light modifications, or mutilations as I see them, it’s clear to me they have lost their target audience. Unless I see a radical departure, I’m out. Does it really need to be explained that disc brakes, halogen lights, radial tires, breaker-less ignition and LED’s are superior over the original? Seeing the painted hideous blue inside rear view mirror on the custom bodied Studebaker on the cover made me sick. So…….bye-bye

Tom, thanks for the fantastic reply! Last night I removed the all the connections starting at the starter relay and after reassembly the engine turns over much faster. I’ve yet to try it when hot, but I suspect that was my trouble. I’m going to print up your answer for future reference.

My heavy duty braided ground strap runs from the starter bolt to the frame and then on to the battery. Thanks for all the replies.

Yes, they are heavy duty 6-volt pristine cables

My dear ‘48 V12 had a hard starting problem when the engine was hot. The issue was that the engine turns over far too slowly. Because I have a new battery and good clean tight cables, I figured the starter must need to be rebuilt. So I did that and now the engine turns over even slower than before the rebuild! Any ideas on where to go from here? Thanks!

West, I changed mine 1948 hoses a few months ago and I removed the radiator bolts that secured it to the body and frame of the car.

I know your posting was from 4 years ago, but its exactly what I was looking for today! Thanks!

Yes, it’s a woven vinyl, what I should have said is it was not the typical solid vinyl.

The trim variation is because it has a rarely ordered cloth seat instead of the vinyl

Sorry for the long delay. Here is the Marti Report. I’m happy to write this car has virtually no options............and that’s why everything works!

Thank you, it’s also my favorite 1969 Ford color.

I searched every inch of this car and there is zero paperwork anywhere. I even went thru some of the name on a child’s homework and still came up empty. Thanks for the thought

Walt, that is a GREAT idea! I’m doing that! Thank you.

ICE cars burn up every day, just never makes the news.

Thanks for the response. Yes, I have that report. The dealer is gone and the trail went “cold”.

I’m looking to find out the history of my Blue ‘69 Country Squire. Is there anyone out there from the Portland OR area who might be just have any familiarity with this wagon? It must have been owned by a family since under the back seat were a number of kids toys and homework questions. The car went through an auction about 3 years ago in Portland. Any and all leads would be very much appreciated.

Me with my ‘48 Continental Cabriolet taken just yesterday!

I did not know that George, thank you!

I just listen to podcasts! That way I’m entertained, and learn something.

My belief is that these forums are so fragmented that it isolates them and does a disservice. Is it really necessary to separate Zephyrs from Model K’s? How many people in the whole world are we talking about?

Agreed, an excellent informative, yet entertaining show.

Thanks guys, my electric guy has it working, although he was not sure what it was. He took it apart, put it back together and now it’s fine..........weird but I’m happy it’s working!