Marty Roth
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Is this tranny like the one in my 1941 Cadillac?
Mine is column shift - is this one floor shift?
Interchangeable?
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I've used equalizer hitches for nearly 50 years with a strong level of comfort.
In the beginning I also used a friction anti-sway, but with sensible loading have found it entirely unnecessary - at least for me, and haven't used it in probably 40 years or more.
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Surely not identical, but certainly comparable in many ways, our 1937 Buick 80C Roadmaster Phaeton (convertible sedan) is a joy to drive. It easily holds highway speed, a does our 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible coupe. Both are serious cross country drivers and extremely comfortable.
Follow and strongly consider much of the great advice offered in prior posts, but mostly decide if you want the enjoyment, or are more concerned about financial impact.
Follow your heart, as well as your head - but remember, these are rare, and you seem to have many positives going for you with this example.
If you want to get out of the old car hobby with a small fortune,
start with a large one.
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3 hours ago, lump said:
Sorry to learn of another old-school antique car collector passing. The hobby has too few already, and this person sounds like someone I would have really admired.
Marty, is he the gentleman on the scooter in your photo?
lump,
Herb Singe is on the scooter and wearing the red cap,
Don Boulton is the gentleman on the left with the white name tag.
A pair of luminaries in the hobby.
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2 hours ago, Terry Bond said:
Two legends of the hobby.Din and He
Rb Singe. Herb will always have that smile and red leather cap in my memories.
Terry
Thanks, Terry,
I had intended to also note Herb Singe from my photo, but got sidetracked before completing, and hit "submit".
We also visited Herb's collection and were amazed, not only with the many Brass-Era vehicles, but also the Orchestrions and many Lladros (which Dale and I also collect).
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18 hours ago, Robert G. Smits said:
I started going in the 80’s and purchased a fair amount of advertising and parts in the early years. I agree with RansomEli that it has been going downhill since before Covid and 2 years ago I knew I wasn’t coming back. Another loss for the hobby and it won’t be the last. The demise of the Hershey Saturday car show is just the beginning imho.
As with Mr Smits, I also started going to Chickasha in the 1980s, along with Pate, Petit Jean, and Nashville, Georgia which later moved to Moultrie -
of course Hershey was much earlier,
as were the more local meets like Baton Rouge,
and more impromptu offerings at local car shows such as the New Orleans All-Club Show which was always the Saturday following Hershey.
The treasures we found at Hershey were quickly used to enhance our cars for display that following Saturday.
So many of the earlier comments ring true. Internet availability of specialized parts has helped the hobby but diminished Flea Market in person activity,
just as sources such as Amazon and Ebay have altered our in-person shopping at local merchants and big-box brick and mortar stores.
I appreciate walking the fields and renewing the many friendships cultivated over the past 60+ years I've been actively involved in the hobby.
I'll miss the Friday Noon-Time Buick Guy Photo Shoot at Chickasha.
Pate always had a Modified/Street-Rod component which seems to have increased over the years -
especially since leaving the Aggie Pate Ranch for the Texas Motor Speedway,
and I haven't attended recently, but miss heading up to Fort Worth for Angelo's Barbecue (2533 White Settlement Rd) -
maybe next week during the VMCCA Orphan Car Tour?
Petit Jean Mountain, Arkansas was always a neat small get-together in the shade just prior to Fathers' Day,
and we'll once again visit the Museum at Petit Jean Mountain during the VMCCA Chrome Glidden Tour later this month.
I haven't been able to attend Moultrie for many years.
Part of the issue at Chickasha was that it seemed the better deals were made in the parking area on Thursday before vendors were allowed into the facility.
While Friday was a fairly active day, most vendors and visitors were gone before Saturday's opening -
so 4+ night of motels, 4 days driving, 4+ days of expenses for what amounted to a single day shopping ???
One of the best parts of the Chickasha Meet was annual visits to Don Boulton's garages, a spectacular Brass-Era collection in Oklahoma City, sadly no longer there following Mr Boulton's passing.
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7 hours ago, neil morse said:
You have stumped me, Elpad. I can't find it. That little Crosley behind the Olds looks crazy!
Well,
a black car, the 5th car behind the white Cadillac on the left just might be a 1937 Buick, based on the appearance of the split grille,
and the bus farther back in that lane "might" be powered by the ubiquitous Buick Valve-In-Head 320 ci engine.
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Yes, this trick was bought for a quick resale - just another "Flipper"?
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23 hours ago, Larry Schramm said:
That is the same as I have, an I-Pass. No annual fee and have driven it from Chicago to Maine, to NC and no issues.
I've had my Maryland EZ Pass, and it costs me $1.50/month if not used in Maryland. At $18/year it is not taking me to the poor house (yet), but what is I-Pass, and where do I get it?
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8 hours ago, JamesR said:
Very true, Marty. However, It tends to be hot for shorter periods of time. Many in the (way) upper Midwest seem to prefer suffering to "spending money unnecessarily." 😄
Thanks, james,
Having lived and worked in essentially all areas of the country, including the Midwest and the Upper Midwest, even a single day of sweating my A$$ off was too much. Minneso(H)-taa heat and humidity for a few days is no less unendurable than in my native New Jersey, nor the work assignments and years we spent in Indiana, Utah, Virginia, and even North Dakota and Montana, etc. At my age, and my stage in life, certain items are mandatory, and functional A/C is one of them.
Mis-quoting Patrick Henry, I know not what others may do, but as for me, Give Me A/C (and a good road to tour with friends - old and new).
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On 3/23/2024 at 3:30 PM, 58L-Y8 said:
Surprisingly, no one has mentioned this Imperial lacks the optional air conditioning.
On 3/23/2024 at 3:58 PM, Gearheadengineer said:Makes that black on black potentially a problem
7 hours ago, JamesR said:It would be interesting to find out where this car was sold originally. If it was some place like Duluth or Bismarck, that could explain the lack of A/C.
My concerns, as well,
and it gets hot in those places, too.
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On 3/14/2024 at 1:38 PM, Angelfish said:
Can a car get any more British than a TD? Maybe a Morgan. I’ll have one someday.
Agreed ,
Used to have:
1938 Morgan Barrel Back Trike (3-Wheel),
Restored my 1948 MG-TC - Works car from factory with blower,
1955 TR-2,
1952 Jag XK-120MC
Then switched to 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce,
and a succession of Citroens
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On 3/12/2024 at 10:02 PM, Leif in Calif said:
33HP....more than half again as much as a T.
This was the smaller series C-24,
Brake Horsepower 28
The mid-sized series C-37 was more powerful, like Dave's (and my former 1914 B-37):
Brake Horsepower 35
The large series C-54 had a 130 inch wheelbase, 331.5 Cu In,
Brake Horsepower 55
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2 hours ago, 46 woodie said:
Marty, you might want to consider using dual springs as a safety factor. If the spring fails, you will have a back up. Many after market carburetors come with a "spring within a spring" as a safety.
Thanks @46woodie ,
Yes, and I've been accused of wearing a belt AND suspenders ...
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Follow-up,
We made a tab and mounted as per photo provided by @K8096.
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On 3/12/2024 at 11:01 PM, ted sweet said:
the complain in another post m by trim car
What?
I don't understand .
Why did you quote me?
Are you upset with my note, and if not, is it that you're unhappy with some other post, but nailing me?
Please take thetime to explain, because I don't think I am alienating anyone - certainly not intentionally.
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On 3/6/2024 at 3:38 PM, Elpad said:
If memory serves, that license would have denoted
New York Press
I saw lots of them parked out front of the Time & Life Building when my office was on the 4th floor, facing Radio City Music Hall, and Rockefeller Plaza (30 Rock) was diagonally across the street, back in 1967-1968.
The street scene is somewhat reminiscent of Far Rockaway, back in the day.
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Thank you, Mary Elizabeth - for posting this.
My wife Dale and I fondly recall finally meeting your parents when we attended and Judged an AACA Meet at Canyon, Texas, several years ago.
Terry, we send our wish for a full and speedy recovery, and offer our thanks for the skill of your doctors.
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40 minutes ago, ted sweet said:
that attitude will help kill the aaca
Ted, I don't understand your comment to my note.
Why would my answer to trimacar's question, that I plan to drive my 1941, be an attitude to kill AACA?
I've been a supportive member since the 1970s, have over 100 judging credits, have driven every AACA Founders Tour, served several terms in my local chapter and Region, and served multiple terms as Director and VP on our National Board.
Please explain.
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Wow !
That is an awesome accessory, and one I've never seen.
I have no need since all our cars are convertibles,
but wish my folks had this when I was a kid, riding in the back seat, sometimes with too much wind in my face
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Saw the Maloof collection years ago on a VMCCA tour -
rows and rows -
a month's worth of each type-
'41s,
'59s
etc
Well, we can dream ...
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"Air-Flow" option?
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Looped hoses indicate bypassed heater / defroster, so they're probably suffering a leaking heater core.
It probably leaked onto the front floor (or carpet if added).
Why do owners ignore fixing these things
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At this entry level price you have the comfort, step-down handling, and dependability of Hudson - albeit without the Hornet power.
Still, a good way into era touring without breaking the bank.
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