Marty Roth

.... could you imagine someone responding with the same answer, but leaving out the word "does" ?

Heading over there on Sunday to check out the '29 Buick. It WILL be for sale.

Hi Bud, All are well here, and I'm glad to see you are enjoying your 80-C. It is a beautiful car, and it is not unusual for a museum car to take a fair amount of tinkering when you put it back on the road. ......sure would look great alongside a '34, wouldn't it? By the way, a fuel shut-off is a good safety idea for any car, especially for short term, or long term storage. Best regards to you and all your family, Marty

As usual, Rocketraider is right on the money - I agree on the "1955 Ford - but aftermarket" diagnosis. Back in the 1950s cars, and especially the lower-priced models of lower-priced makes came with a blank-out plate where the optional radio would be installed, and no hole existed for the antenna. The dealer might source a less expensive radio, or the buyer might buy one from outlets such as Sear & Roebuck, Pep Boys, or even J. C. Whitney, as well as many others. Most of my cheaper cars had aftermarket radios, and the one in my 1958 Renault Dauphine had one from Motorola which could be switched for either "Positive" or "Negative" ground. When that car died on the "Wurtzboro Hill", I kept the radio and temporarily used it in my 1948 MG-TC, and later in the Lotus Super-7.

The Dual-Diaphragm fuel pump uses the second diaphragm to enhance vacuum. This helps to ensure better windshield wiper action - especially when accelerating, passing, and hill-climbing. I'm not certain, but this may have been an option, and absolutely is an improvement if you are going to drive and tour. One could easily use the Caddy as-is after completing the trunk. Most likely Hill Jenkins or Harbor Restorations (among others) would be a decent starting point for the materials, or even the complete package.

Matt, That is a very special car and appears to be in exceptional condition. It almost looks too clean to get out and cruise, but would surely be the right choice to drive Route 66 from Chicago heading west with the top down, wind in what is left of my hair - scenic stops along the way - maybe the WigWam Motel and the Standin' on the Corner in Winslow, Arizona - on my way to dip my toes in the Pacific - then home to New Orleans where we can keep the top down almost forever --- Oh wait, --- I don't have any more garage space --- Surely someone else will quickly wind up with this Dream Wagon, beautiful, and fairly priced......

I recently learned that a local owner and friend passed. I have assured his widow that I will look over the big 1929 Buick 29-57 - Series 129. The last time I saw the car it was in exceptional condition, and I believe that it was started and has been running within the past 2-3 months - just prior to his passing. This is a 129 inch wheelbase sedan with a straight 6-cylinder overhead valve 309.6 cu. in. engine. I will consult with his family, and will post photos and any information here as soon as I can reasonably do so.

Hi Bud, Another safety option might be for you to install a fuel shut-off valve in the fuel line. Then you could stop the flow of fuel while the car was running, and allow it to starve for fuel and to stop running, and then shut off the ignition. Then when it is time to drive again, use your electric fuel pump to prime the carburetor before starting. This way, no "old" gas could damage the carb.... This would also be a thought for longer-term storage. Good luck, Marty

Current valuation established in probate. Probate only happens if you do not have a will or trust... Will cost 350.00 Probate cost 8500 to 12K. Not necessarily, and likely much more expensive than you think: The cost of your will is only the entry fee. Wills are the "guidelines" for PROBATE. A will typically must be probated, at which time the lawyer and related expenses could be anywhere from a flat fee, to as much as half of the estate; and in Louisiana assets are probated twice - once on the death of the first spouse, and again on the death of the surviving spouse. Revocable and/or Irrevocable Living Trust; Family Trust; Childrens Trust are just some of the financial tools which should be considered. I these cases the assets are donated from the individual to the trust which is then controlled by either husband and/or wife as Joint Trustees with the surviving spouse maintaining control as Trustee (and in Louisiana - not requiring probate/succession). Other individuals, such as children can be named as successor trustee. This means that assets can be passed from one generation to the next without excessive legal expense and court interference - but exercise caution in having these created properly - DO NOT just go on-line and try to "do it yourself"!

This game should be very enjoyable at your event. Thanks for being creative, and for taking the lead. You have my answers, and I'm looking forward to your results.

Please take a moment to remember a "DAY WHICH WILL LIVE IN INFAMY" Please honor those who perished, as well as those who served, those who perished in service to our country and all the Allied Forces, and those who survived to come home and build our country. My memory, of course, is my father who served in the South Pacific with the SeaBees, 6th Special Battalion, U.S. Navy from January, 1943 through the duration of the war in the Pacific. He survived, as did his buddy Mack Widro from Brooklyn, NY and his boyhood friend Jimmy Wapner from Plattsburgh, NY who served with the U.S. Army in liberating a concentration camp in Europe. All three are gone now, but leave behind memories and their courage for us to recall...

A SLICE OF TIME - oh, and buyers, don't worry about the stuff which obscures the upper portion of the speedometer. My essentially original 1941 Cadillac had the same stuff which oozed, or melted ionto the same area. It scrapes off with just a razor blade, revealing undamaged glass.

Welcome to AACA -- looking forward to meeting you - either on tour, or at one of our many MEETS - especially Louisville

If you pay for membership in October, November, or December, you are paid through the following year. Your membership also includes your spouse, and lifetime membership extends to the spouse as well. My wife could still be judging and driving AACA Tours long after I'm beyond restoration.

These are great driving cars - and they just put a smile on your face when you drive it. Mine was a 1948 MG-TC (#4749) and was rallyed extensively throughout northern New Jersey and the New England states. Ultimately family planned growth necessitated putting her up for sale, and she moved to Syracuse, NY with her new owner. Hopefully the TC is still making someone smile. Great write-up, as usual - thanks to Matt - wish I were able to "adopt" this one, but at this time in our lives we need to be reducing the stable.

Welcome to AACA and to Central Division. We look forward to seeing you at Meets and on Tours

We lived in the Shoaf Park area, on the north side of Ft. Wayne, Indiana back in 1970-1971. During the Gas Wars we bought Regular at three different stations for as little as $ .199

Dick77, Part of the reason to keep old posts is that many of us use the post and resulting thread for technical information. It never ceases to amaze, just how much technical expertise is shared on our many threads here. Information may be added to any of these, and the day that you have a seemingly insurmountable problem, or just want to know how something is done, or how somebody solved a similar concern, or maybe just some specifications --- you get the idea... This FORUM is a treasure trove of experience and advice, as well as a "clearing house" for many clubs and their members and guests to enjoy. It is easy to not notice a date in a post when we get excited about the content -- no big deal, and trimacar was offering advice - nothing more, and certainly sharing his humorous way of being informative. Marty

Lovely car, and very nice presentation - informative and direct. Wish I had more garage space.... ....a nice evolution from the '27 roadster which Trimacar and I enjoyed years back - now with another friend...

Dave, Paul's has done all of the work on my cars for at least the past nine (9) years. Yes, the price does reflect the quality but I've never been disappointed, and no pieces have gone lost. Nothing against the other guys, but when you want it right, AND you want it back.....

Saturday afternoon we drove the 1937 Roadmaster Phaeton to the new Yulman Stadium for the TULANE UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING football game. The day was picture perfect for a homecoming with mild temperatures in the low 60s and bright sunshine. Fortunately we are authorized to park on-campus at the Diboll Garage adjacent to the newly built stadium. While the football team's performance was disappointing, the beautiful Buick drew rave reviews from all who got to enjoy her. Following the mid-afternoon visit to Tulane's campus and Homecoming activities, we - Dale, me, and the '37 Roadmaster continued down-river to Brewster's Restaurant in Chalmette, Louisiana. AACSB - Antique Automobile Club of Saint Bernard (Parish) hosted the last of our Open Cruise Nights for the current year - to be resumed in either February or March, depending on the calendar and the weather and Mardi Gras parades. 1950s and 1960s Rock 'n Roll music was the order of the evening. Johnny Waguespack is Louisiana Region President and served as our favorite DJ. Dancing, bopping, shuck-'n-jive were not out of place, along with enjoying great food at Brewsters, where the owners provide two trophies each month - they choose their favorite cars - one for AACSB Members, and another for non-members. Members do not accept more than one each year, regardless of how many cars they display. This on-going cruise night assists in attracting new potential members to our club, and is always great fun.

Harold has been a true friend to me and certainly to our hobby. He has been an example of what could be accomplished. He and Lill exemplify true decency and will both be in our hearts and prayers. Our condolences to Lill, Corky, Casey and Greg, Bob, and all the Coker family.

Bravo - Coco !!! Can't imagine those being topped-off. who wood try to cut-'em down, - to sighs?

Ages ago while in college, and through my early career I drove British and Italian sports cars. When they didn't leave an oil slick, it was getting beyond time to add oil. My 1960 Rambler American with broken rings in the first two cylinders got about fifteen (15) miles to the quart of oil until I replaced with new rings. I kept it running 120 miles each day by using the oil drained out of the cars at the Sunoco service station where I worked part-time in Roselle, NJ. Without even honing the deep grooves in the cylinder walls, the new rings in only 2 cylinders stopped the oil burning completely. That car only leaked from the tranny and differential. !

I had adapted a switch for a Model-A Ford from (I think) Snyder's to work on my 1912 Oakland. It was a very simple affair, simply acted upon by the portion of the brake pedal arm as it extended downward through the floor. It was a simple 2-wire set-up.