Marty Roth
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Brian,
It was a pleasure finally meeting you, as well as Bob Coker, whose 1955 convertible is just magnificent. I wish we all had been able to spend more time getting aquainted. My time at AutoFair was primarily dedicated to the membership function.
I greatly appreciate that Hornet's Nest Region gave us the opportunity to place our membership booth at the Infield of Charlotte AutoFair, as well as on Saturday's AACA Showfield.
We got to meet enthusiasts from every walk of the automotive hobby,
met quite a few people who did not know of our existance,
provided a tremendous number of attendees with an understanding of whatt AACA represents,
explained how AACA supports the collector car hobby through our museum and library,
and gained a significant number of new members !!
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Originally Posted by Marty Roth 
My 1934 has 3, one double-sided for the ignition lock, one standard type for the front doors, and another for the accessory trunkOFF TOPIC: Marty, I don't think I've ever told you how much I love your '34 Buick. Just so's you know.<!-- google_ad_section_end -->
Rob, Thanks for your kind words. The '34 was a temporary purchase. We saw it in 1990 on the Glidden, and bought it in '95 - to keep just until we found a '34/'35 60 0r90 Series Convertible Sedan , but all were too $$$$$, or too far gone. The full restoration came after eleven years of touring, and she is up for Senioe Grand National AACA this June at Moline, ILLinois. What a great driver, too. We love al cars, but these are extra special. Why do people pay so much more for Fords and Chevys?
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On our way to Charlotte AutoFair - hosting the AACA Membership Booth at the Start / Finish Line.
Stopped overnight in South Carolina and was lucky enough to visit with Tom Gibson. He picked us up with his absolutely magnificent 1957 Roadmaster and was nice enough to give us the grand tour of the downtown area after sharing a wonderful dinner.
Meeting the great folks who share our old-car passion makes our lives that much better.
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A friend said she got a Chrysler for her husband.....
Her friend responded.....
"GOOD TRADE !!"
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As a CROSS-REFERENCE...
Let's hope this THREAD is NOT CROSS-THREADED
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I agree that Don in North Carolina does excellent work.
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My 1934 has 3, one double-sided for the ignition lock, one standard type for the front doors, and another for the accessory trunk
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Fuel Pump??
A few years ago I was out and saw a trickle of gas externally from my Chevy's fuel pump, so I went to a name-brand auto parts store and bought a new one.... and had it installed right then and there. We drove home 25 miles, and by the time we got home, the crankcase was at least 4 quarts overfilled, and the "oil" was clear as could be. By then it was almost half oil and half gas !!
The new fuel pump had a defective diaphragm
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I agree that a likely culprit is a defective fuel pump diaphragm, especially with ethanol fuel.
The pump, even if a rebuilt, may have been old stock, or rebuilt years ago with the old-style diaphragm.
They simply do not last with the "new" fuel. I had this problem a few years back with another car (not my own) helping a friend. The gas will thin-out the oil, reduce the oil's cushioning effect on bearings, and cause hammering. Enough fuel in the oil, and it COULD EXPLODE -- did happen to me once _ years ago !!
Another thought, is the ignition timing too far advanced (either static, and/or Vacuum)?? So when you rev it, you may be hearing Pre-Ignition / Spark Rap??
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Thanks Guys,
Even though I could not make Chickasha, putting a name with a face really helps. Maybe next year...
If any of you make it to one of the AACA Meets this year (except Auburn, unfortunately), I'll be at the Membership Roundtable, at the Judges' Breakfast, and on the field for judging; if you are on aan AACA (or VMCCA) Tour, I'll probably be there.
Please look me up and let me know who you are, I look forward to meeting y'all.
Marty Roth
AACA National Director
VP-Membership
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Mr. Earl,
It looks like a 1950 Nash Statesman 2-door on first recollection, but I'd have to go back for another look to be certain. The '50 had a flap over the gas fill neck, but on the '49 I think it stuck out through the left rear quarter panel. Then for 1951, Nash raised the rear fender, almost into a fin, but still keeping the "inverted bathtub" styling, and moved the taillights from the rear edge of the trunklid up to the new raised fenders with a vertical oval shape.
Dad had a '50 Statesman 4-door up until a lady in a '50 Chevy convertible broadsided it at DeWitt Terrace and Edgewood Road in Linden, NJ back around 1956. He kept it until he was able to buy a brand spankin' new '57 Plymouth Savoy 4-door with the 301ci V-8, Powerflyte 2-speed automatic, radio, big heater, cigar lighter, black- with white roof and white sportone (lower body extra trim feature - made it even better looking than the Belvedere-in my opinion). I tried and tried, but he just would not go for the new gold '57 Sport Fury 2-door Hardtop, even when I said he could have my 2 newspapre route profits!
Guess I got off topic, but seing that Nash does bring back memories.
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Bob,
Richard1's comments are correct. Many, many years ago I did an engine repair on my 1958 Dauphine, and lifted the rear of the body off the running gear , did the overhaul, and replaced the body.
If yours was a Henny Kilowatt, they are a very rare find indeed!
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Tom,
I sent you an email with some contact information per the Oakland Owners Club International (O.O.C.I.)
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Dave,
Love your photo in post #537
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For those of us who don't get out as much as we would like...
would you please list the names of those in the photo?
Thank You
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To see the full page information sheet for the 22013 Glidden Tour in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and to get information on reservations at the Chattanooga Choo Choo headquarters hotel, click on this link:
register4glidden@gmail.com is the email address to request the GLIDDEN TOUR APPLICATION
Applications may be requested, but must not be submitted before May 1, 2013
Hope to see you there !!
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Bill,
If you will send a picture to me or to Keiser31, we will upload the pictures for you
OR-- you resize the pictue to upload them youself
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Bill,
How did you make out on the controller and the 10GA cable that runs back to the connector.
Did it all go well?
With my Excursion, the owners' manual showed everything as being pre-wired, so I bught the controller and the dealer had the connector from it to the fuse box.
See you at Charlotte?
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Vanessa,
Here is a link to one of the appraisal companies I've developed a respect for:
Appraisals of Vehicles | I-VAN Appraises Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Boats, and More
of course there are others, as well who are also well respected - I just haven't worked with them, but they (I-van) are certainly among the "Good-Guys" in my opinion, and have hobbiests in many areas.
please feel free to contact me by clicking on my name at upper left of this post.
Where are you located?
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When R-12 was going off of the market many years ago, I stocked up with many cases of a major national brand of R-12 refrigerant. I paid dearly at the same price listed above ($30/can or $360/case of 12 cans) plus sales tax of 8.75%. While we sometimes add a can to a system, we rarely need to. Of the older vehicles, only the '70 Caddy and '86 Suburban are on R-12.
I could spare a few cases or more to another collector who is in need of R-12 for originality.
My only concern would be as how to ship, but I will be travelling to most AACA Meets and Tours this year.
Feel free to click on my name to send me a message.
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I've been involved with touring since 1959, and in just about every vintage and type of vehicle, have served multiple terms on AACA's Tour Committee, and have had the honor of chairing that committee.
I think Matt said it very well.
"There are always "unwritten" rules and simple courtesy that most club members just instinctively observe, but you can't legislate behavior.
There's surely a middle ground and conscientious tour participants WILL employ the "no man left behind" rule as a courtesy, but making a written rule for it will only cause more problems, I'm afraid."<!-- google_ad_section_end -->
I believe that AACA does a very good job of coordinating National and Divisional Tours, and always encourages safety and courtesy. Some tours are general in nature, and some are age-specific. National does not regulate what a Region does in planning and conducting its local tours. Again, as Matt so aptly noted, "you can't legislate behavior", but I've toured with, and come to admire a wonderful community of old car enthusiasts who welcome the opportunity to share their love of the hobby with others.
When touring, we are a rollling car-show, and behavior is frequently an indication of up-bringing. We can act in a way which will, or would have made our parents proud.
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Judging for a FIRST PRESERVATION is intended to be just as rigorous, and exactly the same as judging for a JUNIOR or a SENIOR. There is no intended allowance for wear or usage, nor is there an allowance for deterioration, and non-authentic items receive the same deduction as if you were judged for JUNIOR/SENIOR.
As Restorer32 properly stated, the required points is the only difference is the number of points required.
To obtain a FIRST JUNIOR, the vehicle must attain a minimum of 365 out of 400 points, AND must be within 10 points of the highest scoring entrant in its judged class.
To obtain a SENIOR, the vehicle must attain a minimum of 375 out of 400 points, AND must be within 10 points of the highest scoring entrant in its judged class.
To obtain a FIRST (or REPEAT) PRESERVATION, the vehicle must attain a minimum of 350 out of 400 points. There is no point spread to be considered.
To obtain a FIRST GRAND NATIONAL, the vehicle must attain a minimum of 380 out of 400 points, AND must be within 5 points of the highest scoring entrant in its judged class.
To obtain a SENIOR GRAND NATIONAL, the vehicle must attain a minimum of 390 out of 400 points. There is no point spread to be considered.
I hope this helps,
Marty Roth
Senior Master Judge
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You might try Jeff Dreibus in Nebo, North Carolina - The Old Carburetor Doctor
(828) 659-1428 1127 Drucilla Church Rd
Nebo, NC 28761-9804
[h=1]He has done excellent work for me,[/h]
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Mike ,
If you will copy and resize the pictures, they will upload, and you will likely have a much wider audience by posting the photos both here on Packard, as well as on the main BUY/SELL Forum, above (3rd from top?).
These are great cars with serious potential...please follow up.
62 Skylark- conv - 4 speed
in Buick - Buy/Sell
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My wife has always loved this model.
I suggested that she look into this one, and she said that she is delighted with the '14, the '34, and the '37 80C we already have.