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Marty Roth

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  1. Sorry I could not be there - last minute medical issue, and now death of a cousin (Barry Gendler - AACA Member and Oldsmobile 1954 Super 88 Tour Driver). Funeral Sunday Photo of Barry with his wife (my cousin) Dian
  2. I enjoyed this meet, but have not been there in several years. All plans were in place to attend this year - to meet up with Larry Schramm, hopefully Mark Shaw, Roy Strom, and so many other Early Car Guys and Gals. Regrettable I got sidelined this time, but will redouble my efforts next year.l Hope to see many of you at Charlotte, At the Dual Meet in Lebanon, TN, and on the Reliability (Little Old and Slow), as well as Auburn, and all other Meets and Tours this year.
  3. Even with comparable wheelbase, the entire passenger compartment moved forward on the chassis - the rear seat passengers no longer rode behind, or directly over the rear axle. Independent Front Suspension played a role in allowing alternate placement without a solid axle, although the "Dropped" axle was used as well. Engineering design starts as responding to a basic concept, but evolves into levels of refinement, and at some point the manufacturer must also consider style and cost factors.
  4. Best design and most dependable of the era in my opinion. We restored a red '63 Impala convertible, and then toured more than 107,000 miles before passing it on to another collector.
  5. You should likely replace the spark plugs and sparkplug ignition wires
  6. Dave, that was last week - weather is better now - next time please let us know you are/will be in town so we can take you out for some sereee---yus eating, Louisiana-style !
  7. Last weekend a sunny 75 degree Saturday and Sunday convinced us to take a ride up river to Destrehan Plantation, but by this time we had put the top up prior to parking: Mardi Gras was cold (44 DEGREES) and rainy yesterday, but Friday through Sunday should be sunny and back in the mid- to upper 70s. We had enough winter when we attended the AACA Annual Meeting last month in Philadelphia, PA (but next August we'll be wishing for a cool breeze).
  8. Our local Ace Hardware store has various sizes too!! A similar type was used to towel/support rod on an accordian-style plexigalss shower door.
  9. Dave, Do you know where this picture was taken? It appears to be the California coast, but where and when? I'm also interested in the two Citroen 11-CV models on the foreground, thanks, Marty
  10. Hi Don, Wednesday morning of the Glidden they did a proper adjustment on my Packard's brakes (all 4 wheels and handbrake). On the last day of the Glidden, My engine fan hub broke and sent a blade flying, but no damage to radiator or hood. I left the car and returned with a spare from home. They removed the headlights and headlight bar, then the radiator to replace the fan (not enough space to pull bolts without this removal), then adjusted the timing advance to correct specs. Next they balanced all six wheels/tires after determining work involved to true the spoke wheels. Next step was to remove the dash and to re-do the WOOD GRAIN, and to re-install the dash -- ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL AND CORRECT WORK !! Greg Cunningham runs the shop at Honest Charlie Garage, and Corky Coker also touched base with me during the work./.. I could not be happier with the quality and their pricing - first rate people and first rate quality !!! What work do you need done?
  11. Gene, What is the date code on the tires? Where are you located? Are you attending Chickasha? Charlotte? I'm interested Please email or PM me
  12. Tomorrow (Tuesday 3/4/14) will be a somewhat chilly Mardi Gras Day, and then a chance of light rain later in the afternoon for an hour or so - we can handle that Yesterday (Sunday) we were out cruising up the Great River Road in the 1941 Cadillac Convertible - this pic is at Destrehan Plantation - we had put the top back up prior to entering the parking lot.
  13. WITH PERMISSION FROM CALIFORNIACLASSIX: One would expect sellers to be generally honest people who describe their automobiles as accurately as possible. Nowadays, that's all too often not the case. We live in a society of superlatives. Nothing can be big or good enough. Apparently, everything has to be perfect, like new, or even better than new in order to be appreciated. A shame, really! But we can't singlehandedly change the World or the society we live in. What we can do, however, is alert you to terms frequently used by sellers to describe their collector cars and translate them into the language of realism and truth: TERM MEANING Asking Very flexible------------I realize that I will never get my asking price. Thousands of Dollars off, if you got cash in fist. No offer will insult me! Body fair------------------------No metal remaining below the bondo Body good----------------------Body is not really good. It's useable, not more. Don't assume anything. All major holes were fiberglassed, then filled with bondo Burns no oil--------------------Just leaks like a sieve Call any time-------------------It's hard to sell it Completely restor-------------Fixed it, so that it can be sold, but still shows that it was done the "El Cheapo" way . . . Concours-----------------------Had it washed and waxed Deliver for expenses---------I'll do anything to get rid of this car! Desirable Classic--------------Nobody likes it Drive anywhere---------------Within a few miles of your home, during daylight hours, when it's not too cold (or too hot) outside, and when you don't need windshield wipers. Drive it away------------------I'm on a hill Engine quiet------------------Thank God for 60-weight oil and STP Estate sale--------------------We're cleaning out the garage Fine old Classic---------------Old car Firm----------------------------$1,000 off for cash Former show winner---------At the 1967 Kiwanis pancake breakfast Good investment-------------Value has hit rock bottom Good shape-------------------Just some hidden frame damage Has been appraise-----------I want an outrageous amount for it Has classic lines--------------Yeah, the Edsel does too Immaculate-------------------Had it washed Interior needs some work--Mountain lions were fighting in it Leaving the country---------Bank is going to repossess it Major tune up----------------Sandblasted the spark plugs Mint----------------------------A mint car is an oxymoron. It does not exist and cannot be created with any kind of money. Therefore, the seller implies one of the following: • Painted in a light green color. Well, at least kind of . . . •Parked next to a mint bush •Looks good, at least to me . . . Modern Classic----------------AMC Pacer Must sacrifice-----------------Can't give it away Need money •Finally gave up; found a better car •Didn't have any money to keep the car in decent shape •Honest seller. God bless. Needs major overhaul--------Ready for the boneyard Needs minor overhaul--------Needs extensive work New chrome-------------------Rechromed a few items New top------------------------Only 4 years old No time to restore------------Parts nonexistent Other interests force sale---Spouse said "dump it" Parts car-----------------------All useable parts have long been stripped off Rare Classic-------------------Nobody liked it when new Restored-----------------------Fixed up Rough--------------------------Too bad to lie about it Sharp---------------------------Whitewall tires Solid as a rock----------------Everything rusted together Stored 20 years------------- Engine froze when new You finish-------------------- There's no light at the end of the endless tunnel 99% complete----------------Most important stuff is gone 95% restored---------------- And about 75% to go 99% restored---------------- Can't find the rare parts needed to finish
  14. Southpaw52, If you were to list the Date codes of the tires, and/or show photos of the codes on the back of the tires, maybe our members would feel more comfortable considering them. Typically, radial tires are considered useless and unsafe, and likely to suffer tread or belt separation after 5 years. some will keep them up to 7 years, but especially after extended non-use this could be a dangerous situation on the road, and can cause damage to your car as well as possible injury.
  15. Don't know for sure, but if it is like my 1934 - 57, the fan hub has a chamber for oil (30w?). You remove the plug, fill with oil, and then turn the fan so that a predetermined excess amount runs out of the chamber, then turn right side up and replace the plug.
  16. Don, If you want a trustworthy shop to work with you, and to do a first-rate job on only what needs to be done, I can personally recommend Greg Cunningham at the Honest Charlie Garage - part of Coker Tire in Chattanooga, TN. Greg is Corky's son-in-law, and personally oversaw the work on my '30 Packard after the Glidden last fall. I was delighted with everything about the experience - Great folks to work with, and very fair prices!!
  17. David, the old Dick Burdick collection is excellent. Going to Kerrville, call me first and I'll arrange an intro with a friend who (at last visit) was curator of a private collection, including several fantastic Marmons Also, Bob's post (above) - he and Pam are great contacts and long-time friends!
  18. Hi Tim, You might try: lauren@allcads.com www.allcads.com 702-454-1147 in Nevada - they advertise in Hemmings Also: www.nosandrestoredcadillacparts.com 514-808-3347 in Ontario, Canada Good luck
  19. The "Trailering Gods" sent you a reminder.. .... a great reminder for all of us !! Thanks, Bob.
  20. KUDOS TO THE TREASURE COAST REGION AND MEET CHAIRPERSON BARBARA JOYCE. The Meet at Port St. Lucie was an absolute pleasure ! Barbara Joyce, Meet Chairperson did a wonderful job of planning, organizing, and being personable throughout the event. She and her entire staff should be applauded for their efforts, and certainly have my appreciation. The Port St. Lucie Civic Center was a terrific location for the meetings, Membership Roundtable, Judges (and Team Captain) Schools, and Registration. All of these activities were handled as smoothly and were obviously well planned. Having the chance to visit with long-time friends was even more enjoyable under (mostly) beautiful Florida skies. The couple of brief downpours during the show did not seem to dampen spirits. Of course we are are accustomed to warm winters back home in New Orleans, and especially enjoyed Florida, having attended the Annual Meeting in Philadelphia just two weeks prior in frigid weather. We had another exceptional experience Thursday evening, in that one of my AACA-member cousins was considering buying a place on the beach. We headed north toward Cape Canaveral (Cape Kennedy), had dinner at the Cocoa Beach Pier, and at 8:59 PM we got to se a night-time Rocket Launch while a couple of hundred feet out on the pier over the Atlantic, so close that we could see the area light up, hear and feel the vibrations, and see the first stage booster separation. Here is a link to a video of the launch: Thanks again to all the members of Treasure Coast Region for a great Meet and a great time. We hope to see Y'ALL in Houma Louisiana - NOVEMBER 5,6,7, 2015 -- that is just 20 months away, and we believe that the LAGNIAPPE CHAPTER of LOUISIANA REGION will provide a wonderful opportunity to visit the Deep South at a perfect time of the year - great tours, great food, great location (one hour Southwest of New Orleans on US-90), Bayou Browsing, great people who will welcome you to a relaxed way of enjoying life - Laissez Le Bons Temps Rouler - Let the Good Times Roll ! (The expression Laissez les bons temps rouler is a Cajun French phrase which is literally translated from the English expression "Let the good times roll."). Please remember Fall 2015 Central Meet !
  21. 1. Five Barrels - Driver drives a serpentine course forward and backward - but the catch is that the driver is blindfolded and the passenger tells which way to steer. 2. Parallel rows of tennis balls (maybe 18" apart or less) sitting in upside-down paper cups spaced out for 100 ft. length - driver drives forward (and back?) with left wheels driving between rows - each ball tipped counts against you. 3. Back through a lane of pylons with a plumb-bob taped or tied to rear bumper - stop with plumb-bob over the center of an "X" taped to the ground. 4. Charades - passenger jumps out of car - pulls a slip of paper from a bag (or hat), and without verbal communication, tries to tell the driver to do something with the car (turn on lights, walk around car, open the hood/trunk, etc.) 5. Timing Chain toss - instead of Horseshoes - or instead of Raw-egg-toss. 6. SLOW RACE - slowest car (Without touching brakes) to cross finish line wins! (Granny Gear and timing-retard helps here!) 7. Rocker/Valve Cover Derby for the Kids - announce ahead of time - let kids build a racer on wheels - use a plank or a hill to see how fast their racer is. 7a. For above Derby - additional prizes for design, best paint, etc. 8. Diagnose the reason why car(s) will not start, or running poorly - a. missing ignition rotor b. crossed sparkplug wires c. plugged fuel line We used to do this a lot here in Louisiana - even back when Trimacar still lived down here - we miss David and his family! Hope some of these ideas help your event.
  22. Thanks Tim, The other pictures (not the one with the sky of the Blue Ridge Parkway) show that the rear of our '41Caddy has NOT been lowered at all - actually the caddy had NEW springs front and rear in original specifications. the only reason that the one photo seems to have a lowered rear, is that we were on an 18-day rolling tour/family vacation with our grandson, leaving New Orleans and traveling through Cherokee, NC - driving to White Post, Virginia, and then working our way back, mostly driving the Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Pkwy. We visited sites for several miles on either side of the beautiful and historic road. The trunk of the Caddy was filled with tools, spare parts, and luggage - so the tail end was hanging just a bit at the time, but again, look at the other pics. When I was a teen in the '50s, that tail-dragger look was very popular - mostly accomplished with lowering blocks - and then in the '60s the California rake raised the tail. Thanks for asking - your Avatar appears to be a chopped tail-dragger with bubble skirts - right out of my teen years!
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