Marty Roth
-
Posts
7,672 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
14
Content Type
Forums
Gallery
Events
Posts posted by Marty Roth
-
-
Our 1914 Buick has 5 sets of seatbelts....and they are properly anchored....
Same for our 1930 Packard !
and for our 1941 Cadillac Cabriolet !
and of course the 1970 Cadillac convertible
and the back seats of the '34 & '37 Buicks - (there is no reasonable way to install them in the front of these two cars.
-
I flew into Detroit from Vancouver WA and drove to Hershey with a buddy & got rained out.
I heard that Hershey got over 11" of rain Thursday and Friday!
So, we went to the AACA museum Thursday to get inside and see something. We arrived just in time for the power to go out. Somebody hit a power pole.
They evacuated the museum, but I got a voucher to go back someday.... Who know when that may be, this was my first time at Hershey.....
Mark,
I passed by the BCA Tent, signed in, and asked if you were at Hershey..
Sorry I missed you..
Spoke with Adam Welcome 3 days ago and urged him and Barbara to consider coming to Portland next year ( he has cousins there, too!) - it is a possibility
Also trying to get him to come to Hershey next year
Hershey Tuesday and Wednesday were very good, and the show on Saturday was Fantastic
-
Carol,
Has my friend in Lincoln, NE contacted you to l;ook at the car?
-
Wayne,
Sorry I missed you, Marty Roth and others I normally see at Hershey. My new job did not give me much time for Hershey this year.
BTW, I thought of you and Marty on Friday as I was changing a flat tire on my trailer in the rain on the way to Hershey. The story you told me once about a flat you had on the way to a meet and the flat Marty had at the Bristol meet both popped into me head as I was changing the flat on my trailer. Thank Goodness I had my "Trailer Aid" ramp. Just pulled the trailer up on the ramp and changed the flat tire. Was done in under 10 minutes. Best of all did not have to unload my car from the trailer.
Charlie,
We missed you this year, and glad you have the Trailer-Aid lightweight fiberglass ramp - as we age, we look for easier ways not to hurt ourselves --- and thanks one more time for the Breaker-Bar and the torque wrench at Bristol when my Harbor Freight torque wrench finally said "time to replace".
Hope to see you at upcoming Meets & Tours
-
Now, the man tells me!???? Either way, spending that kind of money requires a ride, in my opinion. Oh well, it always takes me 2 tries to get it right. 2 tries in a career, in a marriage, now in a special automobile.
Wayne
Same experiences here -- TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT !!
and yes, Frank Sinatra sang it too, "The Second Time Around",
with both feet on the ground....
Career
Marriage
Cars
Many of my friends and family would agree
Impetuous youthful quickies VS mature carefully thought out decisions..
Hang in there, my friend... the right one will find you, and possibly when you least expect it !
-
Harry,
Scroll down below and click on "GO ADVANCED"
then scroll farther down and click on "MANAGE ATTACHMENTS"
when the box pops up, look toward the upper right side for "ADD FILES"
Click on that, and select pictures from your computer - these may have been sent to your laptop from your phone, and saved..
when finished, click on "DONE" in the lower right corner--
then you may preview your submission, and/or just "Go for it!!"
Welcome, Dr. Harry, to the FORUM -- and for all who may be wondering, Harry did not street-rod the Buick - he saved the vintage Buick drive-line from a Street-Rodder for guys and gals like us.
He is a noted and talented Corvette conneseur--konnisoor-carnivore- Oh Shucks --COLLECTOR/RESTORER - and long time friend to my family and to Trimacar, maybe 35 - 40 years??
best regards to your sweeter half, and the pups
Marty
PS:
If you still have problems, just email me the pictures and I'll post them for you (no two-headed calves-please)
-
Dave,
Yes, Mark Hyman does know how to count
Sorry - the Devil made me do dat...
-
Wednesday and part of Thursday were good for me
Still found a few things on Friday-
NOW --Saturday morning, and it looks like VERY GOOD WEATHER FOR THE CAR SHOW !!!
-
Carol,
I have one just like it 1937 Roadmaster 4-door convertible.
The price seems very fair, in my opinion.
I have asked a friend near Lincoln, Nebraska to try to contact you, but he will be leaving for Hershey, PA shortly.
-
Jay,
To the best of my knowledge, the brass "Buick" script was not a factory item, but rather was added by many of us when we restored, or just "fixed-up" our Brass-Era" cars.
Actually, I was planning to buy, or to order one for my 1914 Buick B-37 when I got to Hershey next week.
Are you considering selling yours?
If so, I'd be interested - please email me or PM
Thanks,
Marty
-
Stir in a light taste of RUST with that CHOCOLATE !!
-
You made my day -- tank you for the photos and the post !!
-
David,
Yes, the 1959 will, in all probability, be placed in protected storage, and preserved as a time capsule, likely never to be started, much less cleaned and driven. I'll fill you in when I see you at, or en route to Hershey.
-
Wayne,
The above link takes us to what appears to be a Polish-language Basketball site !!
-
If you take it apart, you can examine the length and sequence of the pins , and then reassemble your old pins in the replacement lock mechanism. That way your replacement will work from your existing key.
Another old-timer's trick was to simply take all of the pins out and reassemble. That way, most folks would not know it , but any comparable keyway (from any other GM car) would open the lock, but the door was otherwise locked.
-
I just spoke with a friend who bought a 1959 Impala 4-door Hardtop with only two (2) miles on it.
He said it still has the orange paint on the exhaust manifold.
What a great find !!
-
Having enjoyed a 2-CV for many years, and knowing a French National who travelled the world, I once received a gift of a "Gym Bag" in the shape of a Citroen 2-CV with the TinTin character driving it.
-
Chris,
You and your staff deserve a big hand and a huge "Thank You"
-
Both could be good cars - just depends on your preference.
You can tell from my signature that I have a soft spot for Buicks. Despite that, in my opinion the Riviera has the potential to be far more collectible, and would offer rarity.
On the other hand, it might be easier finding parts for the Ford.
-
Not anything against the sale, but somehow not quite the exciting items either.
Good solid stuff to start with, but the prices seemed much higher than I would have expected.
I need to just enjoy what I have.....
-
Finished installing the Starter-Generator on the 1914 Buick (after minor repair to bracket, and had to tap for re-sized bolt).
Drove about 10 miles, came home and properly secured floorboard - took another shoprt drive, and then got a better adjustment for brakes - even better than before.
Hope to drive it again next weekend, maybe to local show, prior to leaving for Hershey !!
-
Dave,
One way to check is to:
1. remove your air filter housing so that you can see into the carburetor, then
2. prop the choke open, again so you can see into the carburetor, then
3. manually operate the accelerator linkage to the carb, either with your hand, or by having someone step on the gas pedal
4. observe if you see a stream of gas "shoot" into the carb
If you see a shot of gas, then the accelerator pump diaphragm is probably not the problem, but if you do not see that stream of gas, then it appears to be the cause.
I once saw a case where the diaphragm was ok, but its linkage had failed ..
good luck,
and please let us know the results
-
vstol,
As Peter and matt have correctly advised, you should contact AACA Headquarters - the phone # is 717-534-1910, provide the members name and Region (and any prior Regions), and member number if available. Our personnel will research to verify the continuous membership.
-
Peter J.
"No Lucas problems here not to say others have had their issues with British cars or any car for that matter."
You know I appreciate British cars as much as you do, and certainly didn't mean to offend....
Just continuing some light humor, and hope you'll take my comments for what they're worth,
Marty
1970 cutlass
in General Discussion
Posted
In the meantime, try slightly turning the steering wheel to release the pressure on the interlock and jiggling the key.
Also try jiggling the shifter while rotating the key.
good luck