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Didn't Dodge have 16" wheels with 6X16 tires?

Thanks,I just coated the inside with gas tank sealer to prevent further rust holes.I hope that works for another ninety years.

Well, different induction system. The basic engine was the same 3.8 liter V6 Buick. The Series I 3800s (actually the LN3 motor from 1988 with a balance shaft) are considered to be a different generation. The early turbo motors used the draw-through Qjet. The 1984 GNs and T-types used the Sequential Fuel Injection and distributorless ignition.

Something I always have wondered, did they get really rare recently? I remember Lincoln's from the 60's being pretty affordable, but now they're stupid expensive.

In the fall Of 1964 I re-enlisted in the Army, and switched my Army career field from electronics technician to armor crewman. My initial training at Fort Knox, KY was on the M-48 tank with a 90mm main gun. During the next twenty years I served in seven different countries and on several models of tanks ending with the M1 Abrams tank with a laser guided 120mm gun. Throughout this time a constant requirement of tank crews, as well as any other military arm which relied on demolitions and explosives, was the effective use of their weapons against real targets. Recalling the adrenaline rush of a successful run on a well organized tank target range is pure pleasure. However, in retrospect, remembering some of the targets used to hone our skills on the main, and machine guns brings pain to my mind. Today little attention is paid by the general public regarding the immense amount of vehicular history which was collected, assembled on gunnery ranges, and routinely destroyed as tank, artillery and air craft targets. It was a matter of professional pride to see the 1944 Ford fuel tanker or the formidable half track evaporate into a cloud of smoke, fire and debris as my tank main gun returned to battery from the well placed shot. Now, I look back and wish these irreplaceable machines were still available to the antique vehicle collectors who could still enjoy their place in history, both technically as well as sentimental 😢.

Probably staged, but still a cool photo. Though it's said that Joan Cuneo (pictured) was an amateur racer who maintained her own vehicles. Classic Speedsters – the book, pt. 1 — ClassicSpeedsters.com Here she is at the Algonquin Hillclimb with her mechanic Louis Disbrow

IF you can remove the door trim panel, you can get already-keyed cylinder pairs from RockAuto or similar for about $15.00, which is much less expensive than a locksmith will do the deal, by a long shot. On the glove box door, in that cyl, there should be only about 1/2 the number of tumblers in that cyl. So using that as an easier to get to cyl to cut the key only gets you half way there. But it can verify which letter-code key blank to use. I suspect you are using the keyless entry remove to lock and unlock the doors? Just some thoughts, NTX5467

I agree, love the car and it's colour too.

@West Peterson My cousin sent me a message last night. Apparently he knows Tom and told me about the car last night. I got the picture today. That’s really a cool find and always fun to hear about stories like this!

FYI, that's a body (technically the cab of the pickup), not the chassis (aka the frame).

Not mine…completely disassembled in organized fashion but apparently all there…there are a few additional pictures in the ad. https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/san-luis-obispo-jaguar-xk140-barn-find/7733098813.html owner contact email: 7d10891578f03df780b7628068128a19@sale.craigslist.org per owner in Craigslist ad: “March 1955 build XK 140, Chassis # S811xxx -Body type is OTS, aka Open Two Seater/roadster. -SE package, MC in the States, wire wheels, twin exhaust, C type cylinder head. -Making this a XK140 OTS SE, or XK140 MC Roadster. Barn Find?... sure, why not, my barn...your find...never lost, I've been seeing it almost everyday of my life for the last 52 years... Car is complete with matching numbers, original engine block, C Type cylinder head and transmission. Factory color is Pearl Grey, with a thin cheap red layer sprayed on decades ago. Most important points; -No cancer and no collision damage. -Minor surface rust, oxidation, driver's door has minor body filler. -Body is very straight and with a perfect chassis. -An at home DIY restorer can restore this car. -If you have restored a MG A , Triumph TR or a big Austin Healey, you can restore this. -It is that straight. Really, it is that nice. Family owned since August 1972. Running until engine/trans removed in October 1978. From ‘72 through ‘82, was stored outside under a wood lean-to in semi arid Pasadena area. Garage stored since ‘82, making ‘82 through current stored inside (ongoing 40+ years). Last registration was 50+ years ago, it is out of the DMV system, I’m looking for pink. $33k. Email is best to start. If things get serious, then we can exchange cell numbers. Cheers!”

Base out. so the fluid goes back to the bottom.

1930/31 Model A roadster with a "B" block, Crager/Miller overhead valve head, dual Winfield carburetors, Mallory distributor, "Deuce" radiator shell and more! Let's race!!!!

1957-59 Chevy pickup..

Anyone ever drove a Haynes 75 Special Speedster?

Past AACA President Tom Cox bought that.

Hey Bob! Now that's pretty cool right there! Looks like it might need a wee bit of work though. If you have any pics of it out of the barn so we can see the whole thing, please post them.

Wonder what model he's working on there? It would be neat if that still exists.

I think I got it

We are in the process of rebuilding 3 1934 299 cu motors for our collection. Looking for main and rod bearings, intake and exhaust valves and springs. And any other pieces available. Thanks for looking and hopefully helping out.

Drakeule nice 60 being a former owner of a 60 they definetly have their own appeal and you can really grow to love them. i have been in the hobby since 1977 and last year was the first year i entered a car at Hershey for all sorts of different reasons. i joined the AACA the year before when i spectated the show for only the 2nd time. i have been a loyal BCA member from the start, so you might say i am widening my horizons, lol. All i can say obout Hershey is it was Great, i wouldnt call it so much a car show as a car event. i was in the Driven class last year this year i might be in the HPOF with a different car. it is alot of fun. Part of the fun is driving into the show. i could go on and yes i was a little confused with the instructions for entering but the AACA people are very helpful. just jump in and do it you wont be sorry, i wasnt. feel free to contact me seen as i am a recent newbie and also any questions you might have on your 60 Marty

I think it's a great idea and I doubt very seriously you'd need to worry about any of us gray hairs driving the crowds over 5 mph or getting "whipped and flipped". I love the idea... I hope to see it in my life time. I think crowds of families would have great memories of it and if anything just to say they rode the thing. Could create revenue with t-shirts and so forth... endless opportunities. We can't always live our lives in fear of what someone will sue us for. Hell, I'm sure a governored speed is even an easy solution to resolve any concerns. Then there's the concept of added suspension to help prevent such a risk.

I see, but I can’t tell why. And advice on getting a photo uploaded?

Unfortunately it’s not. Pulled from a barn here in SW Virginia. Not Ohio but still interesting. lol Didn’t have a pic last night

I like this one.