Marty Roth

I've had excellent results for several of my vintage car radios, one kept original, and others modified to add AM/FM, ipod, tape/CD jacks, etc. Retro Radio Restoration 5524 Ridge Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 (717) 367-1428 https://retroradio.biz/ The owner,Mike Frenchek, is an AACA Member, always see him at Hershey, and is Doug Seybold's brother-in-law (Doug is the 40 Buick Guy in Westlake, Ohio)

EmTee is right on target, and a good penetrating lube such as Kroil or Tri-Flow (much better than WD-40) in between reversing direction- cannot imagine that they could be left-handed threads? but have seen folks unaware of left hand lug nuts on 1950s-1960s MoPar products

Selective memory is a marvelous thing- Treasure it ... and don't argue the finer points when you have nothing to gain, or --- in other words, be careful how you choose your battles

Before marriage I had a: 1959 Alfa-Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce several Triumph TR-2, -3, and -3A 1948 MG-TC 1952 Jaguar XK-120-MC 1949 Pontiac convertible 8/stick 1954 Mercury convertible 1956 Chevy Bel-air convertible Powr-Pak 1958 Impala convertible 1953 Allstate (Vespa) scooter My bride of almost 53 years was driving a stick-shift 1966 Toyota Corona (with A/C) when we first met- supposedly the first one in the deep south. She had graduated from high school and chose to live at home instead of heading for an out-of-town university. She enrolled in Tulane University, just 2 blocks from home, and her parents offered to buy her a new car. She pointed out a Mercedes-Benz Pagoda Roof 2-seater, but when they considered it, but it had not nearly enough space for her German Shepherd, and I'll bet cost may have been a factor. She also enjoyed motorcycles during her college years. She says her current favorite vintage/classic is whichever one we're touring at the time, especially the 1930 Packard Dual Windshield Touring, especially enjoys VMCCA, HCCA, and AACA touring, and previously excelled as my navigator in T-S-D (Time, Speed, and Distance) Rallyes. She is an AACA Senior Master Judge with well over 75 judging credits accumulated in just her first eight (8) years judging, and started out field-judging prior to moving into Judging Administration. To this day, and despite our advancing age, she can spot, and identify incorrect items or features , even as we drive by other vehicles. Her all-time favorite classic is probably the red Delahaye on the turntable at the Mullin Museum in California. She loves and respects Jay Leno's involvement in our hobby, and appreciates his personal attention to us during our visit there when we drove out in our little red Corvette convertible. Her currently preferred vintage car for her to drive herself is our 1937 Buick Roadmaster Phaeton, saying it is one of the easiest big cars to steer, stop, and shift despite her meniscus and rotator cuff surgeries, but the 1941 and 1954 Cadillac convertibles run a close second and third, not necessarily in that order. Her past favorite driver was probably the Maserati-engined 5-speed stick-shift 1972 Citroen SM sport coupe. She loves Brass-Era vehicles with lots of shiny brass, but no longer wants to help keep the brass polished. The best part is that we enjoy the cars, and especially the people we've met through the hobby

This photo and comment should be used as a part of AACA Judging School

Tim, While I won't comment on how long the replaced Dimension IV series might have lasted, I wish you luck even getting a good balance on the new American Classic tires. The sets I've had installed on our prior 1970 Cadillac convertible were all dramatically less than satisfactory despite multiple attempts to rebalance on the same wheels previously used for my much earlier Michelin Radial Whitewalls. I also have American Classics on two of our vintage cars, also with less than positive results.

It surely looks like Bill, Good catch, Peter !

Mine, too ! It appears to be the "Ranger" series. The two upper series of Edsel were Corsair and Citation, and were based somewhat on the more similar Mercury. The lower series Pacer and Ranger were derived in part from Ford rather than Mercury cousins. Mechanical parts availability will be somewhat enhanced by FoMoCo siblings. Body and trim are another matter. I would start at, or even below $5,000, considering the mechanical, and interior issues, and that it is a "Lower Series" 4-door sedan. You can always negotiate upward, not downward on what you want to pay. Good luck with your quest, and buy something really nice for your wife. Wait to take her out for as special evening after the Edsel is proven, and doesn't smell of cigars and old men.

Obviously offered "Tongue-In-Cheek" I've heard this multiple times, and also had the bumper sticker on one of my trailers.

Peter's injuries are especially meaningful to me for a variety of reasons, but one really stands out and recalls my late father's incident. Dad had served with the Seabees in the South Pacific during WWII. he was injured in the line of duty, but continued to serve through the end of Pacific Theater operations. He then served as a city firefighter, advancing to the rank of Captain, and later was appointed, but as a result of a line-of-duty injury, didn't get to serve as Deputy Chief. Having fallen through multiple floors of a commercial building his leg was shattered to the point where he was told he would never walk again. WRONG !! Years of physical therapy, along with personal fortitude followed. Ultimately Dad was able to play tennis on a daily basis, and also participated in two separate bicycle rides every morning, one an easy social one, and the other a genuine workout - and by this time he was already in his mid-late '70s. I gave my father a gift certificate of a new replacement, and quite expensive bike rider helmet for his birthday. On his way to the bike shop, he was in the marked crosswalk, crossing Broward Boulevard in Plantation, Florida, walking the 21-speed I had previously gifted him a. An elderly man, in his late 80s had already his license taken away, and his children had sold his car. Without anyone else' knowledge, and without insurance or a drivers license the man bought a Lincoln, drove Broward Blvd, ran the red light, and hit my father, dragging both Dad and his bike almost a block and a half before onlookers forced him to stop. Injuries were so severe that my father never fully recovered, dealing with leg, hip, and facial fractures, along with heart and lung issues which exacerbated prior conditions related to military service and years as a smoke-eater (firefighter). His last eight years were fraught with pain and repeated hospitalizations These old guys can be tough, but a bike, even when ridden, or walked safely, is no match for a careless motorist. Hopefully, Peter will fully recover, but somehow, in the back of his mind, the recollection of the incident will always be there. Hoping a full and rapid recovery for Peter, Marty

Per my experience with my prior 1914 Buick B-37 Touring, I believe you'll be delighted and amazed with the difference !

The Buick Roadmaster, and even the Limited, into the 1930s, would likely be considered a step below the Marmon, but ... just an uneducated/undereducated assumption per Marmon's "companion" Roosevelt, would leave it below the 90/80 series Buick Limited, and probably the Roadmaster. A comparison to Buick's lesser series Super might be a more realistic consideration. Then again, I am a Buick guy and have essentially minimal Roosevelt expertise, other than respecting the opinion of friends who swear by them. I guess it is in "The Eye of the Beholder", but as far as club support and parts availability, I'll go with the upper series Buick.

Is it possible that , prior to storing the car away, you might have oiled the cylinders to prevent rusting?

When Peter, utilizing his revised appearance, hosts a radio show, maybe he can audition my Juggling Act for his show?

Peter, I’ll echo the sentiments of so many other well-wishers. I rode mornings for many many years, both in the Richmond, VA and New Orleans areas. After too many close calls, I started riding on either the Mississippi River or Lake Pontchartrain levees where no motorized vehicles are permitted. A jogger turned while using earbuds and launched straight into me - and then tried to blame me. Fortunately several others took him to task and offered to serve as witness. Other than some road rash, a bent rim, and damaged helmet, I was ok. He was uninjured. Was the driver of the pickup someone you chastised on our FORUM??

Andy, Congratulations ! You're going to really enjoy this stovebolt Chevy. Just plan to drive it as it was intended. You will find it comfortable at 40, 50, and even 55 mph. Remember that the oil lube system is "Bucket and Splash", and it runs on poured babbit bearings. As long as you don't beat it up, you should have years of service and fun with great parts supply. Looking forward to pictures of your new treasure- By the way, Back in 1976, I met my friend Mario by helping him get his 1940 Chevy Master "85" Business Coupe running. It was very late one night here in New Orleans. He was heading home from work downtown near the French Quarter - a hotel engineer/locksmith. I was returning from playing trumpet with a band on Bourbon Street. I helped him push his car up a ramp into a lighted car wash. I discovered that the positive wire had lost its insulation and was grounding out against the distributor housing. All this time, he was wondering what this stranger in a white tuxedo and ruffled shirt could possibly know about old cars. We're still friends despite his moving far away, and sometimes still get to visit. The car stayed in New Orleans, but now belongs to another friend - Anthony, who also has a late 1930s Chevy pickup.

Hi John, and thank you for your response. Could you please check the drums on your '22 Hudson rear axle and compare them to the specifications for mine? Specifications: Inner diameter 13-1/2" (thirteen and a half inches) Outer diameter 14" (fourteen inches) Depth 2-1/2" (two and a half Inches) Lug Bolt Circle 3-11/16 (Three and eleven sixteenths inches) Lug Bolts 8 (Eight Lug Bolts in 3-11/16" circle) Please PM me or respond here, but PM is probably as I may be on the road- I have a friend near you who could possibly retrieve the drums and meet me Thanks, Marty

Please contact me if you have a good pair of brake drums in this size" This size is likely common to several other cars Specifications: Inner diameter 13-1/2" (thirteen and a half inches) Outer diameter 14" (fourteen inches) Depth 2-1/2" (two and a half Inches) Lug Bolt Circle 3-11/16 (Three and eleven sixteenths inches) Lug Bolts 8 (Eight Lug Bolts in 3-11/16" circle)

Please contact me if you have a good set of brake drums- This size is likely common to several other cars Specifications: Inner diameter 13-1/2" (thirteen and a half inches) Outer diameter 14" (fourteen inches) Depth 2-1/2" (two and a half Inches) Lug Bolt Circle 3-11/16 (Three and eleven sixteenths inches) Lug Bolts 8 (Eight Lug Bolts in 3-11/16" circle)

It has been said, per the fantastic suspension system of a 2-CV, that it could take a serious high speed turn On All Four Tires, And The Door Handles !

Earl, You, and Judy are always welcome to share our ride. It would be hard to imagine you two not being on tour, or dancing to the band - especially when they play "Sentimental Journey".

I often use my very old Garmin for everyday travel to unknown-to-me locations, as well as cross-country. I also use it in vintage cars and when on tour, (but not for navigation to destination). The correct speedometer is a help, and also gives the street names which may be either missing or behind a tree branch. A couple of our earlier 6-Volt cars have an inverter to supply a 12-Volt negative ground power port, allowing the use of GPS, Dash-Cam, Cell phone/iPad charger, Radar Detector, etc. - all for safety considerations.

Years ago on a Rallye, one navigator told the driver- "Turn Right Here - Left !" Imagine the fun and frustration -

Use iot on the guy who smacks your fender with his gigantic ring, and then tells his girlfriend "See - Back Then They Used Real Thick Metal"

Fewer dings that way, and I do the same when I can.