1937hd45 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Just recieved the new Antique Automobile, and flipped throught it and see that I'll have to sit down and read it! Who came up with the LONG OVERDUE feature on the National Awards Winners? I think it is fair to say most members don't know these awards exist, not so anymore. Thanks for a job well done! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 This was my first magazine since joining (well this is really my second one the first one was a freebie) and I would say if they keep putting magazines out like that I will be a member for a long time coming. Thanks to all of you for putting it together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 All of these praises should go to Editor West Peterson, and of course, Executive Director, Steve Moskowitz.I'm pretty sure West comes up with a lot of these new ideas, with his vast prior experience. But, then again Steve brought him on board and has new ideas of his own. These two guys work exceptionally well together. The statements above are just my opinion, mine you, but we have a Magazine that we can be proud of.Thanks, West and Steve!Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex98thdrill Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The statements above are just my opinion, mine you, but we have a Magazine that we can be proud of</div></div> That's not an opinion, that's a fact. My dad and I are involved in four other national clubs and I'll be the first to tell you that the other magazines don't hold a candle to "The Antique Automobile." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncgirl05 Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I've only received 3 or 4 issues so far myself as I am a fairly new member (signed up at Hershey!), but I remember thinking, after finishing the first issue, "this is just as good as my Hemmings Classic Car or Car Collector magazines" - I was extremely impressed and continue to be so. Kudos to those responsible! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Who came up with the LONG OVERDUE feature on the National Awards Winners?</div></div>Thanks for the comments, Bob, and everyone else. I was hoping you'd like the extra information on the award-winning cars. I've said for a long time that every car has a unique story, I'm just trying to give each owner a chance to tell it. Next year we hope to print some information on the history of the awards themselves... still thinking on that one, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted April 14, 2007 Author Share Posted April 14, 2007 Great job West! The one trophy that has always interested me, and I think AACA has retired it, has a mechanic with a torque wrench working on a Type 35 Bugatti crankcase. What is the history on that one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Bob, that is the Glidden Mechanical Skills Award. I assume that it was given to the "tourist" who exhibited great skill in repairing a car or cars on the tour. I actually do not know why it is retired or not given out any more...good question. I will try and research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Steve, I'd like to see that back. I've personally seen more than one tourer on the "side" getting his ride running again. The picture of the winner in action on the "big screen" in Philly would be especially rewarding. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 The award has not been given our since 1987! Serves me right for answering long distance as the award was actually to recognize an <span style="font-weight: bold">owner</span> restored car on the Glidden Tour. Award was donated by Sturdevant torque wrenches and is a gorgeous trophy. I will still try and find out more info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I would assume the award is (was) for someone other than the car owner. In other words, for someone who is giving up his own time to help someone else.Am I assuming too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Yes! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 We must have been sending replies to the Wayne-man at the same time, or I would never had made such a stupid assumption. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I would assume the award is (was) for someone other than the car owner. </div></div> That would be the "cleanup" truck on a tour. I'd prefer seeing the owner with grease marks on his sleeves and hands receive the award. Nothing better than showing up at the next "stop" with a smile on your face knowing you can always "git her going". <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 April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />I can't argue that, Wayne, but I'm not sure we need to have awards for those who help themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Just an opinion West. Very unlikely that my views will ever carry any weight in the world we live in. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy Berger Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 You want to be careful aabout linking your name and weight in the same sentence. <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...
58chevy Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Way back in 1985, my hubby Bill won the "Mechanical Skills Award" on the Glidden Tour in Tennessee. So from that experience, the reason given for his "earning" this award was because he went out of his way to help another tourist get back on the road after a serious mechanical failure.On another Glidden Tour in Callaway Gardens, Georgia we changed the engine in our 1929 Model A in the hotel parking lot. We were told we did not get the "Mechanical Skills Award" because we missed one day of touring.It was our feeling that each Glidden Tour committee(during that period) made up their own criteria for giving the award.Also, this award was not given at the AACA Annual Meeting. It was presented with all the other Glidden Tour Awards at the closing banquet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Was I right, or was I right??Thanks for chiming in, Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 No, Mr. Editor you were not "right". <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> The criteria is clearly engraved on the trophy, <span style="font-weight: bold">however</span>, Pat is obviously right as the original intention of the award became skewed over the years. According to the trophy it was to be awarded by the "officiating director". I am sure that term led to a lot of confusion and discussion on who (and how) the winner was determined. The list of the winners listed reads like a who's who in our hobby with several professional restorers listed. I am not sure VMCCA had a similar award but the trophy in our case just lists winners from the years AACA sponsored the tour.One of our most active tourists tells the story of someone who won "by looking into the engine compartment of every car and never getting his fingers greasy" so I guess in some cases this award could have been very subjective.In any event, it looks like that a Glidden historian will need to tell us if anyone received this type of award after 1987. I personally like the criteria of someone helping out others or doing an amazing "save" on their own car. Maybe the touring committee and the Gliddenites will consider reviving the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Okay, but I was half right, wasn't I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Steve, pat "him" on the head and call him "George". He needs some love right now. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 might need to rock him and hug him too. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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