Marty Roth

Here it is, a couple of years later, and I tried again to deal with Rock Auto. Once again, they stated that I had to pay the for the $18+ chargeback for the parts I never received before they would allow me the honor of buying from them ! Ain't Gonna Happen ! I'll continue to deal with honest firms - those with integrity - But NOT ROCK AUTO !!

I recall seeing a FLAME PAINT JOB on a PINTO Coupe, and the Flames Started from the REAR - GOING FORWARD

David, try and remember how tight it is behind that little Chevy Steering wheel, and how we've aged , and spread, a bit. I don't think that '29 is any more spacious than your '29 Roadster, or our '27 Roadster

AACA Western Divisional Tour is July 10-13 at Big Horn MT., Wyoming I've been reminded several times that a Divisional is a National Tour. Perhaps someone more current than I will chime in as to whether driving a 100 year old vehicle on a Divisional, Such as Montana in July, or Fredericksburg, Virginia in June, qualifies for the 100 year old badge?

Other than our 1995 Grand Marquis and 1995 Caddy Fleetwood, I don't have any closed cars. The entire world is different from an open car. I'll deal with the issues, and some of y'all know how much we've toured, going back to the 1960s (even '50s). Having two much older ladies in the back seat of the '30 Packard on the 1999 Vintage tour in Fuquay-Varina, NC, we had a rain day . I installed the curtains for the rear, only. Our wind wings kept us dry in the front, and our riders were cozy in the rear. Similar situation driving the same car on the Kingston, Ontario, Canada Sentimental. Two AACA National Board members in the back and we had a CLOUD-BURST !! I ducked into a "Do It Yourself" CAR WASH for temporary cover and installed the rear curtains. Same result. All stayed dry, other than one mis-attached Common Sense fastener allowed a drip onto one rear occupant's shoulder. I only added the front curtains when the car had to sit out in the rain, and they worked properly. We've had the same result even with our '12 Oakland and '14 Buick. The one time I installed full curtains on the 1912 Oakland was for a frigid and rainy day around the turn of the century, and with a ten (10) year old navigator smiling ear to ear. We departed Mackinaw City, Michigan, driving across the open-grate BIG-MAC" Bridge which separates Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. We dealt with the cold and rain, and headed north to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, continuing all the way to Sault Ste Marie, and into Canada. As conditions allowed, I removed the driver-side front curtain to eliminate the fogged windshield and curtains, and later removed the rest of the curtains. Of course the car had no wipers, but Rain-X is effective. Enjoy driving the way it was when your car first hit the road -- We Do !

@30DodgePanel Hopefully for all y’all- By the way, my dad had a ‘37 or ‘38 Humpback delivery

On closer look, it seems more straight and solid than first glance - and always among my favorites - especially those Fins, Taillights, and 392 Hemi with Torqueflyte

Maybe send a note to Hudson Club? Many usable items which could, and should be preserved.

Many decades ago I Swapped with a respected Trimmer, well-known, and enjoyed driving my 1927 Chevy Capitol AA Roadster. Having the 4-banger rebuilt by a gentleman in Baton Rouge gave me the opportunity to paint and detail the firewall and solid disk wheels a very nice shade of yellow to match the yellow car with black fenders. My friend Elliott mentored me with the paint and wet sanding process. Shortly I decided that the wheels needed a red and black pinstripe, but the idea of painting those concentric circles had me puzzled for a bit, until I came up with "Inventing" a process. Placing the axles on jack stands, I could hold the brush steady while slowly rotating each wheel. Of course this may fall into the same category as the night, having enjoyed substantial adult beverages, I bought a polyfoam sailboard with plastic sail, set out across a lake, and had to invent "Tacking" to get back to my TR-2.

I once had a Company Car, Dodge Aspen on the driver's side, and Plymouth Volare for the Passenger's side. Both sides should have been awarded the LEMON label.

I must have been 12, maybe going on 13 when I "bought" my 1932 Chevy 5-window coupe. I say "bought", because the lady on my paper route chose not to pay me the $0.37/week, but let the total build up to $15.00, and then transferred the title to me. Of course Dad had to sign for me. We had it running in a matter of hours after it had sat in her yard from 1939 util I got it in 1953. Then again, I'm starting to feel older than dirt, now into my ninth decade. Passing the torch, our son-in-law is in his 4th year as our AACA Chapter President, and one heck of a Cajun cook. Our daughter grew up in the hobby, and the grandson has judged and been awarded "Youngest Driver" on an AACA National tour . Passing our cars to family and friends is one of the surest ways to help continuation of the hobby.

@Crusty Trucker Good catch - The ad copy does note "should a rainstorm catch the car unattended". By the way, similar color combination to my '56 Chevy Bel-air convertible, but mine was a more muted shade -

My father once left a down payment on a '52 DeSoto, viewed at night in the rain under the lights of a Used Car Lot. Went back the next day and saw the car was a Piece of $#!T - Had to bring a Lawyer friend to get his "refundable" deposit back Hudson's Cork clutch is Extremely smooth - even in my 1915 Hudson SIX-40, and could even be recorked in your own driveway (don't try that with asbestos !), and you could even vary the "grip/slip" by varying the percentage of Oil/Kerosene mixture

Careful ! That one states: Passenger Side They MAY also have Driver Side, but NOT THIS ONE

Absolutely ! And I appreciate his guidance, support, and mentoring every day. His mechanical skills were surpassed only by his reasoning ability, encouraging me to stop and think it out. His Model-T was so hard to start in Plattsburg, NY winters that he walked to college every day. Once married, and back from WWII service with 6th Special Battalion, SeaBees, he soon dumped the Willys Americar for a '35 Chevy, then '35 Packard oil-burner, and a '37 Chevy, settling for his loved pre-blackout 1942 Chevy. That being wrecked by a drunk in a Hudson, it was succeeded by a short-lived 1950 Nash.I also found him a great 1952 Chevy, used as a "second" car". His first brand new car would have been a '57 Chevy, but unimpressed with the styling he opted for the Plymouth. Reverting to GM products, there was a string including a '59 Olds and then a '61 Olds, a new '67 Pontiac, and ultimately his 1972 Cadillac Sedan deVille. Following retirement in Florida, and Mom's unfortunate utility pole incident, the "Condo Car" of choice LTD didn't float his boat, but he settled for a 1992 Grand Marquis which I bought when he got his new 1995 Grand Marquis which I still use on tour.

These Step Plates have been sold - Thank you.

All of my Suburban tow vehicles have been 2-WD. I never thought, living in the deep south, that I'd even have a use for 4-WD. WRONG !! Visiting, and towing to and from the north, inclement weather, were basically OK, then one AACA Meet, all trailers were required to park on a grassy slope, mine pulled by my 2002 Suburban 2500 2-WD. The it rained. I needed to be towed out (up a modest incline) because my 2-WD rear wheels just could not find traction, pulling the trailer. Since that time, I've aquired two more tow vehicles, a 2000 Excursion 7.3L Diesel 4-WD, and a 2006 Chevy Avalanche 2500 4-WD. My suggestion? Always buy more than you need today. Plan for tomorrow.

None are promised tomorrow. On an early cross-country month-long vacation with kids, we elected to postpone a few days scheduled for the famed Harrah's collection, noting there would be time on some future trip -- You guessed it ! Gone !! Our travels included visits to collections such as: Mullin (escorted by Peter) Petersen & The Vault Nethercutt - Both Buildings Jay Leno Blackhawk Museum - Danville Hall of Flame -Scottsdale Speedway Motors Gilmore AACA Janet Cussler Car Collection - escorted by Janet Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum - Thank you @Joe Block ... and so many others, both public and private, far too numerous to list here. Thankfully, a bride, children and grandson involved in the hobby have made these a significant part of our travels. And when we arrive while driving vintage iron, some docents seem to take additional interest in our family

Dad and his buddy had one - either a 1937 or 1938, and used it for their part-time Radio and TV Repair business. I moved it a couple of times, but was too young to have a license.

I agree - very nice. Could someone please explain what are the differences between this Roadmaster and Roadmaster Limited?

Didn't we all get a kick out of this one?

I have gone back to re-read this more than a few times, and yes, You are very fortunate, in more ways than one. Now, a good many years down the road, you are indeed fortunate.

Aw, C'mon Hun, Why don'cha smile for just one picture, show off the new ring you got for Xmas.

Dale and I plan to be there