[Classic cars converted to EV]

I hauled this VW pickup truck in the early 2000s. I loved it. He allowed me to drive it around. I almost crashed it when i was loading it. It has instant power when you hit the peddle. 

[My 1938 Buick Century Model 61]

Good stuff going on here.

[big cube flathead sixes]

One heavy engine.

[Which convertibles look better with the top down?]

On 11/25/2022 at 8:03 AM, caddyshack said:

This is a great thread. Previously mentioned autos really do look better with the top down. In my case I like the hardtop and the convertible top down. Skip in MN.

Love your car. This my friends 62 fueli. Bought new and still owns it today.

[Which convertibles look better with the top down?]

In 1968, I was 16 in the 10th grade. I bought this 1965 SS.

409-400-4 speed.

I had the top down more than up.

Not actual car but a perfect copy.

[Which convertibles look better with the top down?]

Top down

[F/S 33-34 Factory Dodge/Plymouth luggage rack Lowered Price]

42 minutes ago, jiminyfixit said:

I stand corrected by AACA members smarter than me. These are coupe brackets. Ian's luggage rack has the sedan brackets, which I am now looking for. Chrysler was smart, they used the same holes in the sheet metal & frame for the spare tire bracket AND the luggage rack. This made it a no-brainer for the dealer ship to accommodate customers' whims. I now have some coupe brackets available. Live & learn. I'm having fun!!!

I may have the brackets.

Catalog is from 1990. Cost has tripled.

[1948 Chrysler New Yorker Fluid Drive Transmission issue]

Try talking to this guy.

 

 

 

 

 

[57-59 dodge sweptside]

Sold these 2 on the car hauler about 15 years ago. Delivered them near Gaylord MI. The one for sale was in 2013 at a car show near San Jose CA. I thought that was a good buy at the time. Good luck searching.

[1977 Ford Thunderbird w Factory T Tops $11,900]

9 hours ago, TAKerry said:

GM started to put 'factory t tops' in around 78. So yes there are Factory T Tops. I had sun shades in my 96 Camaro, but at least up to 1985 as far as I know shades were not available. The ones in the 96 were a thin piece of flocked board that fit between the glass and the roof frame. They were placed when putting the top in sandwiching it between the glass and the roof. Worked great. Many guys make similar for their second generation cars now. I just leave mine out in the summer.

T tops started with the 68 Vette. I had 2 of these cars.

[1963 Chevrolet Impala Z-11, $1,000,000.00 (Woodinville, Washington) not mine]

Person that bought a Z11.

[1963 Chevrolet Impala Z-11, $1,000,000.00 (Woodinville, Washington) not mine]

On 11/26/2022 at 6:09 AM, Jim Skelly said:

The first car you picture with Jay is a '59 - not a '63.  Not sure what cars you have posted in photos two and three.  The fourth picture is a '62 - not a '63.  What I stated was, "I don't believe any of the full-sized '63 GM B-bodies had a body-colored firewall. 

One of my 63s that i restored in 76 had a white firewall. The car was white from the factory. I did a color change. I painted the firewall black and the body Cadillac blue.

[1963 Chevrolet Impala Z-11, $1,000,000.00 (Woodinville, Washington) not mine]

4 hours ago, Jim Skelly said:

The first car you picture with Jay is a '59 - not a '63.  Not sure what cars you have posted in photos two and three.  The fourth picture is a '62 - not a '63.  What I stated was, "I don't believe any of the full-sized '63 GM B-bodies had a body-colored firewall. 

 

5 hours ago, Jim Skelly said:

The first car you picture with Jay is a '59 - not a '63.  Not sure what cars you have posted in photos two and three.  The fourth picture is a '62 - not a '63.  What I stated was, "I don't believe any of the full-sized '63 GM B-bodies had a body-colored firewall. 

1st 59-348-

2nd 62 409-409

3rd 1960 348

4th 1962 409?

I posted these cars to show firewall colors. I have owed about 25 Chevy from 58 to 65. Half had black firewalls and the other half were the body color. It may be that different plants did things differently. The 57 Z11s were built in Flint Mi and some were black firewall and the others white.

[1963 Chevrolet Impala Z-11, $1,000,000.00 (Woodinville, Washington) not mine]

On 11/8/2022 at 3:51 PM, Twisted Shifter said:

Different strokes for different folks.

 

 

Here's another '63, but it's not for sale...and probably more original.

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/classic-cars/a-new-409-proved-key-to-getting-an-original-owner-special-order-1963-chevrolet-bel-air-back-on-the-road/ar-AA13T033?ocid=mailsignout&li=BBnb7Kz

 

Not a Z11. No comparison. En

 

On 11/8/2022 at 4:26 PM, Jim Skelly said:

I don't believe any of the full-sized '63 GM B-bodies had a body-colored firewall.  They should be black like on the brown car in the other article.

 

[1963 Chevrolet Impala Z-11, $1,000,000.00 (Woodinville, Washington) not mine]

In 1968 when I was 16, I bought this drag strip only 62 Impala. 409 409 bench 4 speed with no drivetrain. Had a set of headers in the trunk, plastic on the seats and 2000 miles on the meter. Paid 200.00. If I only knew. LOL

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

Couple of vin numbers locations.

 

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

On 11/24/2022 at 7:43 AM, Ed Kraft said:

Thank You very much, Dave, for this great information !

The particular value of this information is that it is quite well illustrated, and has the detailed explanations, that are almost impossible to find in other sources.

Thank you for the thank you.

Just 12 years ago, I had 0 knowledge of old cars. My expertise was the muscle cars, Vetts and the 409s. I have many thanks to the people on various forms and the fact that we had over a 100 Mopar's on hand from the 20s to the 60s. Plus going to the 100 anniversary celebration that was a week long in Detroit. We also have a large library on hand that has help immensely. Having the cars on hand was the best help. 

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

Just now, roi said:

I was told that the 1/2 ton were all 111”.

the big trucks had the longer wheelbase.

maybe someone can confirm

1/2 ton also with the 119in WB for 33 to 35. HCL and KCL. The L means long WB.36 and up was 116in.

119in WB pictured below.

[my 1934 Dodge 4x4 1.5 ton]

1 hour ago, 30DodgePanel said:

 

Hi Dave,

In case anyone comes across this in the future I wanted to make sure these were in the correct order as per your description so I adjusted the photo lineup to reflect it as it looks like you may have had them out of order. 

 

Regards

Dave

 

1st-1933 Dodge Truck

2nd-1932 Dodge Truck

3rd-1929 G.B. Truck

4th- Hood shot of a 33 3/4 ton Dodge Truck

 

I did have them in order when I posted. Don't know what happened. This was 8 years ago when I went to the local show. Thanks for fixing it.

Dave

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

Some 34 models had front hinge doors.

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

Some of the 32s were carried over for the 33 model year.

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

Late 35 1st series to 36. 3 gauges with glove box door.