Robert G. Smits

Interesting observation that I had never considered. thanks

Simply ask yourself "what is the worst that could happen?"

Certainly better than watching the political crap dominating TV today. Thanks Marty

Thanks Bernie. I would like to blame it on "auto correct" but in this case it is "bob incorrect"

I have probably towed over 250K miles and never owned a new trailer. Just be patient and take your time. Have your requirements ahead of time and don't compromise. You can't believe how shoddy some trailer construction is. I once looked at a trailer where the tie down brackets were attached to the 1/2 inch plywood floor with wood screws. I for one don't believe the premium for aluminum is worth it unless you tow vehicle is light duty or you plan on towing frequently. On a 24 ft enclosed trailer I doubt you are reducing the weight by 800# or less. Your diesel tow vehicle with 800 to 1000 pounds of torque doesn't know the difference. If you buy used plan on rebuilding the brakes, packing the bearings and new tires. As an example I paid $9000.00 for my 48 ft gooseneck tri axle in 2009. It was built in 2005. Also plan on installing a wench and get the 10-12K model. Remember that a wench only pulls it's stated load on the first row of winding. My TCW, others will have different experiences. Sorry, I thought you were looking to buy, not sell

I have probably put over 500K on timing belt interference engines without a mishap. I did trash a 81 MB 380 motor with the single timing chain though.

Peter, I thought all 25 year old cars were recognized?? Yesterday I purchased a SC 300 with 38K miles. Owned by a sports car racer (Toyota Supra) who put 10 K miles on it in the past 10 years and recently changed the timing belt. Pearle White with Auto. I was hoping for a 5 speed but the wife vetoed it since she wants to drive it in nice weather. Thanks for the offer to help.

I was mentioning this to my morning coffee group today. A friend remarked that his Lincoln in going off lease in a couple of months and and he is getting private offers to take over the lease so the new leesor can purchase it at termination. Apparently the buy out price is predetermined and much lower than current value.

I agree on Harrah's research. They sent a copy of their restoration manual on the 12 Garford with restoration photos and progress notes along with over 100 pages of research, ads and articles for $0.30/page plus a $5 printer fee 45

I was just researching prices on 1st generation Lexus SC 300/400 autos (1991-2000) on Bat. The average price on confirmed sales is up $2000 in the last nine months. They are great road cars and AACA tour eligible 1996 and older.

One of the reasons this car is attractive to me is that it will be eligible for many AACA and VMCCA tours in a year. At age 80 I am tired of towing to all the tours. Those of us who do not live hear PA have to drive two of three days to many events

The one I am looking at has 38K and is like new

Interesting discussion. When you cannot support a CCCA club in a city of 4 million filled with classic cars (Houston) I think the handwriting is on the wall. When I lived in the panhandle I belonged to the Florida North region (can't remember their name) and it was the most aloof club I have ever belonged to. I haven't been a member since I moved to Texas 12 years ago and not being a member makes me very happy. There in lies the problem with declining membership but that is just my perspective. BTW one of my cars scored 100 points over 20 years after it's restoration.

My 12 year old triplet grandsons much prefer to occupy one of the race cars or the rumble seat of the 34 Pontiac. It is hard to believe that in 4 years I will be buying cars for them.

I would also like to thank you for posting the link. I have also seen that car sometime in the past and have non digitized photos of it somewhere. Wouldn’t it have been great to have digital photography invented 30 years earlier.

Great idea. Thanks

I have been looking for a low milage SC300/SC400 for some time. Looking at a SC300 with Automatic. Any positive or negative information on the 2JZ-GE motor or A340E automatic. Should I wait for a SC400?

Photos have been downloaded

1912 Garford Six-Fifty G-14 Six Cylinder with. 4.25 X 5.25 bore and stroke 139 inch wheelbase and two-wheel mechanical brakes

Yes it is a Six. It has been raining here for 36 hours thanks to Hurricane Beta and I haven't ventured out to the garage. Should be past in the AM and will get photos of the engine. I have them backed up on a hard drive but will be quicker to take new ones. I never seem to get around to organizing my photos.

I drive a dually and tow either a 34 or 48 ft gooseneck. If the inner tire goes flat it starts beating against the other tire producing heat that results in a blowout of the second tire. It also blows the plastic dually fender out. Ask me how I know.

Where I grew up in rural Iowa Kicking Tires was a slang term meaning to spent the afternoon looking at used cars ie “we’re going out this afternoon to kick some tires” According to Goodyear Jack m is correct

I think there is room in the club for both of you. If not I’m out of here.

My initial interest was Cadillacs 1929 to 1938.. When I transitioned from the show field to touring my interests broadened, and I now have cars from every decade from the 20s to the 80's. My favorite is the 12 Garford and the most fun to drive currently is the LeMans convertible (CLONE)