Marty Roth

Carlisle1926, I wish I had known about your 1947 American LaFrance 700 Series - I would have jumped on that one as that was the year and model my Dad was assigned to when he first rode the Tail-Board when first appointed to the Linden, NJ Fire Dept. He retired as a Captain, but on his first day, and the day they first opened the new station, Chief Miller put me (a 5-year old) in his lap and drove that 1947 700 Series out of the house and onto the driveway for the ceremony. If you come across another in similar condition please call me first!

He probably would have done better at the Hershey Car Corral. The Dodge Brothers Touring looked really decent to me, and the provenance would certainly have ben an added adea of interest, at least to me. I probably should have bought the 1924 Dodge Brothers touring from David Coco back in the 1980s, but foolishly let a stuck valve and a fender ding dissuade me. Thankfully I did get the 1927 Chevy Roadster and the 1917 Franklin Touring, as well as the all-original extreme low-mileage 1958 Chevy Bel-air which took us touring all over North America and which our children drove on Founders and Chrome Glidden Tours.

This quote provides us with another example of repeated misinformation. First, "Dealer Installed" items are acceptable within AACA judging ONLY if the owner can provide FACTORY DOCUMENTATION that the item was available! Not just any dealer-installed item is acceptable, and most likely not the Fuzzy Dice or Propeller-Hood Ornament or Swan Wings which light up at night, even if the dealer did sell and install them. Just because J. C. Whitney items "Could" have been dealer-installed, that does not make them acceptable in AACA judging. Second, the supposition that AACA judges "are not in the same league as the other organizations" is derogatory to the more than one thousand hard-working and well-experienced member-judges. These caring, generous men and women volunteer their time, and travel cross-country at their own expense to attend National Meets, Judging Schools and Continuing Judge Education which are also conducted by well-experienced volunteers. In addition to having areas of particular expertise, AACA Judges need to be able to serve as generalists since they will be assigned to a wide variety of classifications, depending upon the requirements of a particular Meet, ranging from Brass-Era to Tri-Five Chevrolet to Isetta and Messerschmitt to Model-A to Specifically-defined Classics, and well beyond these meager descriptions. These same judges may be assigned at one Meet to work in the area of Chassis (undercarriage) and at the next Meet be assigned to Engine Compartment or Exterior or Interior. Being a generalist is an asset and a very positive thing. Their performance is under on-going scrutiny, as is the performance of Judging Team Captains. Additionally, we have a well-educated and field-experienced team who diligently work behind the scenes in Judging Administration. These individuals diligently review each and every judging score sheet and Team Captain sheet for accuracy as well as methodology to ensure quality and fairness to every vehicle/owner. A special judging team evaluates "Unrestored Originality" for vehicles entered in the "Historic Preservation of Original Features", and yet another team evaluates vehicles entered for the "Driver Participation" class. Third, the cost of restoration should not reflect the club for which you plan to show, but rather the individual pride you display in your personal effort. The value of your vehicle does not necessarily depend on your choice of club as many of us support (and pay dues to) several clubs. I respect that each club has its own judging methodology. Would our Senior Grand National 1934 Buick achieve the same level of recognition at a National Meet of the Buick Club of America? Possibly so because of the quality and level of detail involved in the restoration. This does not make one "better" than another. I ask that you respect our judging as well as those of other clubs, and invite you to attend our Judging School. Attendance is free of charge, and you even get a free copy of our current Judging Manual. Learning is always a good thing. Respectfully submitted, Marty

Any one interested in a great car?

Do any of you have any experience dealing with this company? I've bought from STEELE for years, and find them reputable, but if this company buys from them, and then sells at better prices it would be good to know. I need to replace a lot of expensive rubber parts when changing the convertible tops on 2 of my cars (1954 & 1970 Caddys)

The bid only got to $6,250 at the close of the auction

I have to agree about too much oil in the wiper motor... I had that same experience with my '34 many years ago, shortly after I got it - but my fault when I reversed the hoses (duh!).

From the sound of the Auction description, you could probably drive it home (Using backroads!). Wouldn't that be an interesting trip??

Ben, Glad to learn of your positive results and your ongoing recovery... best advice? stick with the best rehabilitation program, and be sure to continue, even when you think you might not need to !!! I'm about half-way through the useful life of my 4th pacemaker We can keep our old Buicks on the road, sometimes with replacement parts, and the same can hold true for those of us who also need to stay on the road as well.

A Fire Extinguisher is a requirement for every vehicle displayed at an AACA Meet... but more than that, it is just good common sense to carry the biggest and best you reasonably can. ....advice from the son of a Linden, NJ Fire Captain (thanks Dad, and R.I.P)

We'll be there too! -- working at the Meet, and attending all of the get-togethers.

When adjusting valve clearance on my "Straight-Eights", and if adjusting while NOT running, I also use two (2) feeler gauges ( go and no-go). When the last one is rocking, the first can be adjusted; when 2nd from last is rocking, then 2nd from first can be adjusted; and so on until all 16 are adjusted. The same method works for a 4-cylinder, at least in my experience, but there may be exceptions depending on firing order

Around the neighborhood in the '14, and just a bit more with the '37 (but drove the '54 Caddy 170 miles between the garage Tour and the Crawfish Boil).

Mike Frenchek has done several radios for me, all with excellent results. Some are modified internally to provide AM/FM/Stereo with external leads for CD, iPod, and MP3, and still operate on the original 6-Volt system (or 12-Volt in another newer car).

Unless the barge's acceleration is far better than we would anticipate, then nosing into the dock at about 25 - 30 knots should just about do it -- smashing success !!

Chatting by phone with Joe was always a pleasure, and certainly was informative. Back in 1995 we discussed the idea of a "High-Speed" ring & pinion gear set for the 1934-34 Buick 50 Series to replace the 4.88:1 original ratio. We had looked into the idea of a 3.41:1 ratio which would give a 30% reduction in engine revs at driving speeds. Rest in peace, and drive the "SKY-WAY" in a beautiful Buick....

Glad you got her going, now enjoy driving her

Dave, I think that touring your beautiful "CHARTREUSE LADY", and wearing a matching speedo would be the perfect attention-getter in Portland and on the After-Tour" -- KOOL !!!

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Ahhhh. Yes - That's Mr. Moskowitz's dealership!!!

"LEAN ON ME"

I can give as glowing personal reference --- Jason is one of the good guys

My Tractor Supply 3EE gave me just over 2 years. A local commercial battery shop gave me their own brand with higher capacity for $78 - a no-name brand, but with local warranty my other alternative was going to be a pair of AMAZON $112 6-volt batteries linked in SERIES ---- I still may try this some day )which will give 2000 CCA ??)

Mike, I did not do it myself, but when my trailer was first built it had a conventional side-hinged4 or 5 foot driver access door. My cars are varied lengths and configurations so the door was not a "one size fits all". I took it back to the manufacturer and worked with them to configure a longer awning style door, held up by typical engine hood struts, and I have a set of bars which could lock it in place. They simply cut in the new larger size hole in the wall, edged it, strengthened the bracing all around the sides, and built the new door. I'm sure you could do it, remembering to add in the bracing. Oh, and c'mon down to Louisiana anytime to enjoy our ros=ads, our food, and our trailer-polishing party (actually the unfinished aluminum roof has caused the discoloration on the white aluminum sides - seems impossible to clean - any ideas??

I was in Auburn over the weekend - pretty close to you, and would have been happy to come along and check out the car for you. My wife and I love those open Buicks, and the early 1930s are good cars. If you are not buying it, please check my email to you and phone me. I am interested.