R W Burgess Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Goodevening all!I'd like to relate a little of our trip to Florida. We got a late start Friday morning, but my spirits raised as I got deeper into North Carolina and nearer the South Carolina line. I kept seeing these billboards that said "Pedro say....", "Pedro think....", "Stop by Pedro's!"Naturally, knowing Pedro as well as I do, I had to check out Pedro's Place! As we crossed the Carolina line there was the sign, so we turned into the well known establishment finding Pedro hard at work..... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I was especially interested in Pedro's "Myrtle Beach Shop"!Check it out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 I hope you did not eat there. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> After years of seeing the signs and being amused, I once made the mistake of stopping there. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> We still comment every time we drive by, but we have not stopped there again. Love the signs... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Hate the food.... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Stopped just long enough for the pictures MC. You, of course, realize you can't get decent service when "the boss" is away in Pennsylvania! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />We caught up with Leonard and Pat Parquette at Walterboro, NC and spent the night there. This picture is of Pat getting a "water" while Leonard does that windshield thing! Leonard and Pat have a '31 Model A inside the "box"! Some "tourers" were already here at the host hotel when we arrived at about 3:00pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Unloading a 50 ish?? Ford in the parking lot. This Ramada Inn has 126 rooms and there are going to be 76 of us here by Monday. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />I guess we'll own the place by then. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />I'll check in again later in the week.Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Sounds like fun. If everything works out, I will be ready to start touring in my Model A after the 2008 AGN. Have fun, just remember not to eat at Pedro's on the way home. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Hi, Matt...I left about 24 hours ahead of Wayne & Gloria to put up all those "stop at Pedro's" signs. Sorry about your experience with the vittles. I'll either fire the cook, or, start selling Alka-Seltzer...which ever is profitable <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Wayne...thanks for the photos. Still like those wide-whites on the truck! Have a good time in Ocala...Peter J...(a.k.a. Pedro's Mega Tourist El-Trappo Fast Cash Enterprises) <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Pedro, I thought those signs looked a little like "mimeograph" copies!!! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Wayne, Did you by chance get a chance to check out Pedro's miniature golf course and one sign in particular? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Just made a quick stop Susan!Our first breakfast group, Dave Zimmerman, Brenda Zimmerman, and Judy Beauchamp. This picture is of "Brother Earl" Beauchamp with Suzie-Belle in Downtown Ocala. They shut down three streets for us, with plenty of shade and a Dixieland band for entertainment. Whoo EEHH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Dick Cushman of Brevard, NC. Dick and his wife, moved to Brevard from upstate New York after retirement, and haven't missed the snow and cold weather one bit! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />His 1947 Ford Woodie does a lot of touring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Wanda and Willis Blevins of Marion, Virginia in their '29 Ford Model A pickup. Willis's "live chickens" will squawk if he hits the "button" inside the cab. Kids never stop having fun, they just get a little older. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 Sunday 22, 2006, we learned today that one of our tourers had a fire today on the way to the hotel. The car was a 1957 Mercury Montclair (Turquoise)owned by Bruce and Gloria Henry of Oakland Park, Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 Thankfully, no one was hurt in this accident. Antique cars can be replaced, people can't.No other details at this point!Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 How awful. Do they have any idea how this happened?And some people think that the AACA is being picky about requiring fire extinguishers for every car at shows. Right here is proof that old cars can catch fire.We had one backfire through the aircleaner at one of our shows. The man didn't have an extinguisher, but we had one in our RV that was there as the show office. The damage to his car was minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex98thdrill Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 That's a shame. Is there any chance of being able to put the car back together??I hate to sound rude about this, but it would be interesting to see who their insurance company was, and if the company will take care of them. We all have insurance on our old iron, but you never know if it's enough or if the company takes care of their customers until it's too late. I think with what has happened to these poor folks, is every car owner's worst fear and nightmare. For peace of mind for everyone who owns these things, it would be good to hear how these people make out, and hear any suggestions that they'd recommend in terms of changes in policy to protect their cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Sorry for their loss.I would be very interested in more information about how the fire started. It seems strange that it does not appear to have been concentrated in the engine compartment, but in the interior of the car. Also, I guess the water pump on the pavement behind the car must have been there as a result of somebody getting luggage (and spare parts) out of the car before it all burned. Otherwise, how in the heck did it end up there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 First a picture from the Silver Springs, Florida Park. We spent the day here seeing more alligators, snakes, and "crocs" then my wife could stand. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />Judy Beauchamp managed to break up Randy Stone and I before we started something. It seems that Director Randy reputation isn't much better than mine, in that regard. Sorry Randy, didn't mean to bring you down to my level, buddy! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 Hi guys! I caught up with Bruce Henry this morning. There's still some question about what happened to his Mercury. He heard a bang of some sort and realized that the car was on fire after he felt the right rear tire blow out. Everything happened so fast after that. He used his extinguisher, plus three other motorists stopped by and used theirs, all to no avail. Bruce told me that Grundy was the insurance carrier. That's about it. Both Bruce and his wife were with us throughout the day, showing their dedication to the antique hobby.Below is Marshall Van Winkle's 1929 Ford Model A. Marshall and wife, Brenda, are from New Bern, North Carolina and veteran tourers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Sorry Randy, didn't mean to bring you down to my level, buddy! </div></div> Wayne, That was a promotion for Randy not a demotion. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Just remember to harass the daylight out of him over his Mustang. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 I ate lunch with he and, Sylvia , today. Judy Beauchamp is having a tough time keeping us apart. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Wayne, Santa is coming very soon. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> You and Randy better straighten up or Judy will inform the bearded one about your activities and you won't find anything but a wadded up oil can in your stockings. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 Picture of the Day! The 35 Ford on the left belongs to Don and Vickie Henley of Springfield Ill. The '36 Ford on the right belongs to Randy and Sylvia Stone of Greensboro, NC.Randy had his car "buttoned up". Don and Vickie were "roughing it" today. It was 43 degrees this morning, hopefully the only cool day of the week.We toured the Austin Carriage House Museum. As my cell phone would not work too well there, Gloria and I left a little early. That's ok though, we have an "Ice Cream Social" tomorrow evening. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 A Button Job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 It is nice to see that Randy brought a real car instead of a mustang. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex98thdrill Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 David, up here in the great north we call them either "Rustangs" or "Falcons" <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Wayne, thanks for the heads up. Our cars are insured through Grundy as well. I am genuinely interested in how well they help these folks. If they don't take care of them, then it gives others like the rest of us the opportunity to take our business elsewhere so that we don't go through a bad experience like these people did. I would rather pay a few extra bucks knowing I'm going to be taken care of rather than hand my money to someone who is just going to take it and walk away, and not want to know who I am if something bad happens.On the flip side, if Grundy takes good care of these people, that is something that I'd like to know about as well. In either case I'm not looking to switch companies, but knowing who is good and who is bad gives anyone who insures their cars with these companies, piece of mind. I really don't care who we have our insurance with, but my main concern is that if one of us should have the unfortunate luck to go through what these people did, I'd like to pay premiums to a company that will take care of us and help us put our cars back together.Going through a loss like they did is stressfull enough, and then having an insurance company give you the run around and not want to fix your car only adds to the stress (which no one needs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 Pat, why don't you guys interested in this info e-mail me at my e-mail address listed at "My Home". Make sure you mark it "Car Fire" so I don't delete it as span. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />I'll keep abreast of the settlement.Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 We drove 143 miles today to a Gulf Island called Cedar Key, an important seaport established in the early 1840's. This little island has the rustic look of a bypone era. We managed to park our cars around the waterfront as we enjoyed lunch in one of the many restaurants available to us. We had a couple of breakdowns today, one being a blown head gasket on a Model A. We also had a 34 Ford owned by David and Katherine Kurash run out of gas 1/2 mile from out lunch engagement yesterday. After observing Darrell Davis, our "pickup" man, put some gas in the Ford, to get him going again, I decided to try the same trick today. I told Darrell I hadn't filled my tank up, just knowing I could get 15 gallons from him free. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />He didn't buy that, but also told me he didn't have but 2 gallons total. Oh, well, it was worth a try. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />This beautiful grey 1949 Buick Super is owned by Stu and Clarice Allen of Staunton, VA,I sure "hope" this is a 1939 Ford coupe. At any rate, it was very clean. I could go beat on some "doors" with this picture in my hand, but the "sling" I had for dinner has disabled me. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> You guys can figure it out for me. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 This beautiful 1931 Pierce Arrow is owned by John and Carol Baron of Lake Murray, FL. This car drew a crowd everytime it stopped. It was parked on the front street as we ate lunch on the Gulf Front. Here's my "Mom", Judy Beauchamp, posing beside Don Henley's 1935 Ford Phaeton. Don is from Springfield, ILL. Love this car! We're going to Don Garlit's operation tomorrow. I'm getting a little drug out, so tomorrow night will give me a little rest after our closing banquet. We've had a great week.Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> There's still some question about what happened to his Mercury. He heard a bang of some sort and realized that the car was on fire after he felt the right rear tire blow out. Everything happened so fast after that. He used his extinguisher, plus three other maoterists stopped by and used theirs, all to no avail.</div></div>Sounds like a rear wheel bearing fire to me, and by the looks of most of the flames coming out of that right rear area, and the "bang" was probably the tire blowing due to the heat. Fire extinguishers will temporarily put out the flames, but the greese is sooo hot, that as soon as the oxygen is replaced, the fire starts right back up. I see that there are several empty liter bottles of soda around. I've heard that if you spray the fire with that, it will put the fire out and cool it off at the same time. Unless you can't get the spray, or enough of the spray, directly onto the heat source. And it would be difficult with that vintage of vehicle to spray the wheel bearing area, especially when you're trying to avoid the flames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 I'll talk to him tomorrow West and see if he knows anymore. As you know picture taking doesn't leave a lot of extra chatting time. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />Besides, who turns down a volunteer! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Wayne, You better stock up on film for tomorrow, there are two buildings full of cars everyone is worthy of a photo. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 Bob, it's digital. At the setting I use I can take about 400 pictures on one chip. That's way more than I'll feel like taking tomorrow. Really crapping out now....to bed with thee, old man!!!!! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 WayneWhen you see Stoner, tell him to answer my e-mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Now that is a scene I know very well. My mom and dad used to winter on Cedar Key, that is until they lost a second camper trailer to hurricane damage. After that they moved to Homosassa Springs a little further south. At that time the mayor of Cedar Key drove a Model T Ford all over town. Not sure if he is still there or even alive now. There used to be a pencil factory there. And McCrae's had the best fresh fried mullet sandwiches. So big you had to hold them with both hands. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 The "key" was famous for their pencils, evidently Susan. The only car that was talked about yesterday was a 50's Buick that Earl couldn't find. The old lady drives it to the post office each day, but we never saw it.Later,Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 We all know where Earl will be today.. the post office <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> on a stake out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex98thdrill Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I didn't realize that Marshall owned anything other than a Model 'T' and a trailer pulled by his motorhome <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 You meant Model T's (plural) didn't you. I too was surprised to see him in such a modern car. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 Don Garlits place today, guys. Below is an octane tester that was designed and built by Smokey. Smokey donated a lot of his equipment to Don's place. Way too much to show here. http://photos.aaca.org/data/555/8196Yunick-med.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Looks like a time machine to me... but then, I guess, the better the octane, the better the time <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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