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Congratulations Ted!  Like Paul Danik, I'm another past President.  Long may the OVBSAOC thrive and prosper.  Bob Kent - #3

When I was in high school we could buy 5 gals. of gas at the United station in Meadville, PA for $1.00, which would take the Model A a long way.  Wolf's Head, Quaker State, Pennzoil, United, Gulf, Texaco, Shell, Sunoco, Atlantic, Esso, etc. all had small refineries in NW PA, in fact, Col. Drake had struck the 1st commercial oil well in Titusville in the eastern part of my county.

Thanks Jack for answering my question.

Is this in place of the gathering in Cranberry Twp., PA, that Paul Danik was trying to arrange?

Just save me a seat, actually two!  For various reasons, we still haven't seen the movie.  Let us know.  Thanks - Bob & Cork

Paul - I'd also consider a 7x14 with a V-nose for less wind resistance and room to move around inside a little better.  I didn't get one, but wish I would have.  If Cork ever loses her agility, I'll have to get a bigger trailer.  The old adage is, you always need a bigger trailer than the one you just bought, so think big.  My rig is 53 feet now, and that's big enough!  Cheers.

I've had a 7 x 12 single axle and currently run with a 7 x 14 double axle, both PACE Americans from FAME RV in Saegertown.  I haul both my sidecar rigs plus Cork's scooter, with about 1 inch to spare.  If you do go with a single axle, you must have a spare tire.  I mounted mine above the right fender locked on the outside, which keeps all the interior room free for your motorcycles, or whatever.  I've put thousands of miles on both, with no problems and routine maintenance.  Good hunting!

I don't know if they're still available, but I used to buy a Carborundum product called Flex-Stones, which were great for cleaning up points, and lasted forever.  With minimum residue, that and a little non-petroleum base quality points cleaner was all you needed, especially on two-strokes, where timing is critical.  Of course today, many wrenches don't even know what "points" are.  Cheers.

Contact "General" Mike Patton, his son Phil, or his grandson Dan at Five Star Cycle, Saegertown, PA  (814) 763-2453  Possibly they can help you.

seanguthrie - It's listed on the BritBike Forum in the Garage Sale section.  This is a free ad space for members similar to what we Poggers have.  You can E-mail [email protected] for a complete spreadsheet, full detailed inventory of each bike, and photos.  Good hunting and Merry Christmas!

tonupchad - did you buy your Penton from Paul Zuniga in Laredo, TX?  I see he's selling a '69 Penton 125cc Six-Day from his large classic collection of bikes, mostly Triumphs.

Check out Paul Zuniga, known as GrandPaul on the BritBike Forum.  He has a vintage restoration business in Laredo, TX known as BORNAGAINBIKES.COM and sponsors a race team.  Maybe he could help you out.  Worth a shot!

Randy - Got my POG calendars today in FL.  Great job!  Thanks again.

Paul - I've been following your thread on the old Penton.  I knew that you were the guy that should have it.  Glad you're having fun tracing down its lineage.  I never discovered the engraving under Majors noting Gus Reynolds.  I do know that bike was very fast!  Be careful and enjoy your hunt.

Randy - Just mailed you my order from FL.  Thanks for all you do for the POG, I know it's labor-intensive!  Keep the Faith.  Bob Kent