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    Received a great birthday present!

    in General Discussion

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    Gary…

     

    There is a chain restaurant with many locations in Florida called Fords Garage. They are licensed by FoMoCo. They use a similar set up for their napkins…..blue shop rags placed within worm style hose clamps. One of the great auto related items in the restaurant. There are also Model As hanging from the ceiling as well as parked outside. On top of the car theme displays, the food is very good also.

     

    Happy birthday!

     

    Kevin

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    I'd like to hear about your "first cars"

    in General Discussion

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    I bought my first car in 1972. It was a one owner 1962 Chevy II 4 door. The car was a six cylinder, three on the tree. No carpet and no radio, but it ran good. I paid $50.00 for this car. I kept it for about a year, sold it for a profit, and then bought a 1966 Chevy Impala SS convertible for 395.00. I wish I had both of them back!

     

    Kevin

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    seeking info on Dr. Art Burritcher, AACA member

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    13 minutes ago, John_Mereness said:

    We looked at a few cars from him - he always had decent original cars that had their fair share of problems.   

    We looked at plenty of cars from Leo Gephart too - usually much more shiny and had their fair share of problems. 

     

    Bottom line - really difficult to keep up woth a Pre-WWII car and most have a lot of problems, the next owner fixes a lot of problems, they sit just a tad too long or are are driven one mile too far and develop more problems, and ... - sorta an endless circle of care needed.  


    I remember going to Leo Gepharts facility in Dayton Ohio in the late 70s. Lots of pre-war cars. I always enjoyed looking at his cars, even thought I had very little knowledge of that era vehicle. I attended my first collect car auction at his facility in the late 70s. I believe Leo eventually moved to the Phoenix area.

     

    I also remember many ads from Art in Hemmings in the early 80s.

     

    Kevin

     

    Kevin

     

     

     

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    1977 Ford Thunderbird w Factory T Tops $11,900

    in "Not Mine" Automobiles For Sale

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    5 hours ago, John_S_in_Penna said:

    Kevin, thank you for the insight.  Since you were there

    at the time, your testimony is especially helpful.

    So, maybe 1 in 10, or 1 in 20 Thunderbirds, had T-tops,

    according to what you saw.

    Yes and in reality it was probably closer to 1 in 20 cars had the T-Top option.

     

     

     

    5 hours ago, John_S_in_Penna said:

     

    Would they have been most popular in a warm climate,

    or would that be too hot, so a cooler climate was best for them?


     

    I have no info or idea on where they sold better. I would think warmer climates, but then the sun beating in on you could be a detriment.

     

     

    If truly interested, I recommend a Marti Report to verify these are factory items. There were several vendors adding this option after the fact.

     

    Other than the wheels, I like this car. 
     

     

    5 hours ago, John_S_in_Penna said:

     

     

    1977 Ford Thunderbird w Factory T Tops $11,900

    in "Not Mine" Automobiles For Sale

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    I worked at a large Ford dealership in Dayton OH during this time period. I remember several of these cars coming through the dealership, but the t-tops were definitely a very rare option. My GUESS would be less than 5-10 percent of T-Birds built in this era. 
     

    There were no interior shades for the T-Tops. This option was only seen on fully loaded cars.

     

    I believe the Cougars also offered this option.

     

    Kevin

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    Hurricane Ian

    in General Discussion

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    I live in Tampa and we were in the bulls-eye up until just before the last 24-36 hours. We are devastated by the destruction to the south of us. Words can’t explain the loss those folks are experiencing.

     

    I attended an AACA National show in Punta Gorda around 2004. It was a great shown in a beautiful parks, right on the water.

     

    There are people effected by this storm across the entire state of Florida, and now it’s aiming for the Carolina’s.

     

    Please keep the folks effected by this storm in your thoughts and prayers.

     

    Kevin

     

     

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    Your Worst Car?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    1971 Vega GT.


    The day it turned 40,000 miles, it imploded. It used more oil than gas. It ran on STP until I sold it one night in the rain. My dad asked me how was I going to sleep that evening. I said “like a baby”. 
     

    At the same time (1974), it began to rust away also.
     

    By far the worst car I ever owned.

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    Las Vegas National

    in AACA - Shows and Tours

    Posted

    Thanks for the update Brian. I was somewhat fearful of a low turnout. It's a shame that Western states do not bring the crowds that the east coast shows do. I had lived in the Las Vegas area for four years, but moved back to Florida last summer. I have shown a 1966 Mustang in many AACA Nationals in the southeast US. Those shows normally attract 300-400 cars. 

     

    I'm guessing the COVID mandates in Nevada right up until very close to the show date did not help either. I do know many in the Vegas Region, and I know they put forth a great effort. 

     

    Your Camaro is beautiful. Good luck achieving your Senior Award.

     

    Kevin

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