ScarredKnightfan

Sounds like an awesome concept-idea ... sounds right up my alley ... well, the road trip part, anyway ... but then with this being a "reality" show, the inevitable "differences" (aka disagreements between participants....) & such ... might make this a bit less appealing. Besides, I usually like to road trip by myself ... & meet people along the way. LOL Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "Get out there & find someone" | Good Charlotte | 'I Don't Want To Be In Love'

HA, nice! I'm so glad you posted the pic with the bill ... that sure helps have a better idea of the size & scale. Thank you!!!! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "Happiness is something we create" | Sugarland | 'Something More'

Oh my goodness ... what an awesome transformation. Congratulations! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "We got mountains to climb" | Rod Stewart | 'Broken Arrow'

Hmmm ... if you haven't had any takers yet, I might be interested in these. Will send you a PM in a moment. Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "Why can't that be me?" | 3 Doors Down | 'If I Could Be Like That'

Very cool! I like what you plan to do with it, too. Glad you posted additional pics! Hope you have fun with this, both the learning process & the driving! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "When you're surrounded by friends, they say the fun never ends" | Glen Campbell | 'Country Boy'

Awesome! Looks great as well! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "We'll feel so alive" | Boys Like Girls | 'The Great Escape'

* I drew this when I was 11 years old; read about why & how here: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2017/02/10/friday-fun-6/ An iteration of my former car family; of these, I still have 1, which will get antique plates later this year: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2017/02/09/thursday-throwback-6/ While my car family is much smaller now (& will be further reduced when the 1979 Caprice Classic sells), I am much happier with my current car family, particularly my 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/about-cort/vehicles-chds-me/ The 1st try at working remotely did not succeed, but I am committed to finding a way, with a 2nd program & attempt this week. While I am frustrated at having to be back in IL the 1st week of each month [& some other times, like for my tentative 05/11/2017 appointments with specialists at Northwestern in Chicago] due to prescription refills, obligations-tasks, etc., I am looking forward to stepping further out of my comfort zone to road trip & work my part-time job. I hope to meet many of you along the way! Draft Itinerary, my 2017 road trips, dates-times TBD: FEBRUARY (last ~1 week) southern IL & into KY, TN MARCH southwest (including Route 66) MO, KS, OK, TX, NM, AZ APRIL southeast (including Dixie Highway) KY, TN, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, AR MAY northwest (including Lincoln Highway & US RT 20) IA, NE, CO, WY, UT, NV, ID, OR, WA, MT, ND, SD, MN, WI JUNE northeast (including Lincoln Highway & US RT 20) IN, MI, OH, PA, NY, CT, MA, NJ, VA Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "The rhythm of the asphalt goes on & on & on" | The Road Crew | 'That Ol' 66'

I remember seeing a number of "ghost signs" along Route 66 when I drove it in 2009. I've also seen some in areas along the Lincoln Highway as well. Always cool to see ... & I always wish I could see 'em in their "hey day"..... Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "There's so much I need to say to you" | Phil Collins | 'Take A Look At Me Now / Against All Odds'

Kinda wonder how they got it moved after that happened.... Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "Don't tell me that it can't be done" | Lorrie Morgan | 'Watch Me'

Wait ... they went topless? Hmmmm....LOL. & thank you ... saved a few of the pics you posted for future feature ... much appreciated. Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "It's half timing, & the other half's luck" | Michael Buble | 'Haven't Met You Yet'

It is, John! It has had MANY uses over the years. From what Lynn mentioned while we were there recently, they are now preparing the 2nd floor to re-open it for dances, etc. Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "It almost seems like yesterday" | Kenny Rogers | '20 Years Ago'

So do I! I see what you mean, but I really think it is just an optical illusion, given the lighter color of the car on the right ... I think it does have the chrome-stainless trim. Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "Time can't erase a feeling this strong" | Mariah Carey | 'Always Be My Baby'

LOL! You are welcome ... & I ain't worried........ This is always 1 of the 1st batch of threads I open ... because each time ... is just so cool to see the updates since my last visit! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "Get the word out" | Collective Soul | 'Better Now'

This was my question, too! Very cool that you have your Dad's car. Enjoy the project. Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "Sunrise for a stained glass window" | Adam Brand | 'Blue Sky Cathedral'

Your post is rather timely for me ... not necessarily in the car department, but more along the lines of re-evaluating, etc. When I was forced to sell my car collection a few years ago after losing a job after my 4th open heart surgery, I was angry & devastated. But, now, it was, in multiple ways, a blessing in disguise. We don't always see the message ... sometimes, when it's too late to really "know" &/or "enjoy" it, but ... everything happens for a reason ... well, most of the time. Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "Father Time still takes a toll on every minute that you save" | Clint Black | 'No Time To Kill'

My impression of it was that they were trying to recreate a "vintage" ad. It seemed to have a shaky-film-like look to it.... But, yes, I definitely noticed the Buick ... & a few other vehicles, too. Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "A melody can bring back a memory take you to another place in time" | Clint Black | 'State Of Mind'

* Tuesday, 01/24/2017, I took a day off work, to drive my Aunt Chris in my 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis to see an older cousin, Luan, in Rochelle IL. We decided to go to Lincoln Way Cafe in Franklin Grove for lunch & briefly visited the place in the photo; read about what it is, etc., in this link: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2017/02/04/smorgasbord-saturday-5/ SPEAKING OF WORK! After several delays, my major 2017 road trips SEEM to be a GO! I am a bit excited, especially since I will step out of my comfort zone & work my part-time job along the way. It will be challenging to map out the routes-dates-times (especially considering medical appointments, health issues, getting prescription refills & other obligations-tasks, etc.), but I always love a good challenge. I will need definite places to stop &/or stay a few days-nights; so, if you want my 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis & me to visit you along the way, speak up NOW. If you want to meet, advise your location, how long you want to visit & wireless internet availability (for work, of course!), so I can plan. If you want, send me an Email: cort @ oldcarsstronghearts.com I have a bunch to do before I start driving [set up a few things, test the work-computer configuration, personal projects-tasks, pack, etc.], but I hope to be on the road within ~2 weeks. I will have to get back to Illinois by the last few days of February & 1st week or so of March, but then I will go back out on the road for most of March & then most of April. I will be in some areas multiple times, but that is OK with me! Since I most-likely will be scarce from the boards while I am on the road, I am planning to chronicle my travels on my website. This 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass was owned by a friend some 27 years ago: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2017/02/03/friday-flashback-5/ Do you agree with this about music? I originally wrote it 12/29/2012! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2017/02/01/wednesday-wakeup-5/ Finally, 1 of my old family pics. The guy looking at the camera, leaning on what I believe is a late 1960s Buick LeSabre, is my Pappy. Read more here: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2017/02/02/thursday-throwback-5/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "T-tops down in my Cutlass Supreme" | Uncle Kracker/Kid Rock | 'It's Good To Be Me'

Omigosh......most memorable car story? I'm not sure I have a most-memorable! Not that I don't have some awesome memories of cars I've had, cars from my childhood, etc., of course ... but cars have been so much my whole life that, for me, every car story is a "most memorable". Yeah, I know how that sounds ... but it's true. When I was a child, I got into cars big time because they were the 1 thing I could really play with, since I wasn't very active. I didn't-couldn't play sports (except for soccer), so I had a lot of free time on my hands ... & cars were it. I'd guess that my parents would say my most memorable car story is when they got the car that started my automotive love affair. I was about 3 years old & they traded in Dad's 1968 impala coupe for a 1976 monte carlo. Soon after they brought that car home, I started pointing at other cars like ours & saying "arlo"........ I posted another story (along with a pic of it) here: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/09/10/daily-dose-theory-thu-34/ Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "Has time re-written every line?" | Barbara Streisand | 'The Way We Were'

Ha ... LOVE that button!!!! About that timeframe, I wasn't a member here, but I was on a "few" other boards ... & many times, we'd put together gatherings to meet everyone face-to-face in person ... such a great time. I sure miss those gatherings, for many reasons...... Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "We all have a song that somehow touched our lives" | Kenney Chesney | 'I Go Back'

Hey Dandy Dave ... sure appreciate you linking to that thread ... thank you! Very cool! Mmmm....awesome photo keiser. Would love to showcase some of these vintage photos on OC,SH ... if y'all don't mind..... Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "I've got this feeling that won't subside" | Eric Carmen | 'Hungry Eyes'

Awesome, Paul ... LOVE it! Course, I also like Eric's collection ... holy cow! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "It happens every time" | Linda Ronstadt | 'When Will I Be Loved?'

No answers for ya, but looks like you got yourself a nice survivor ... congrats! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "There's just a song in all the trouble & the strife" | Dire Straits | 'Walk Of Life'

I sure appreciate you willing to go "off topic" ... that is a GORGEOUS 1989 CCB! I used to have 1, a bit more maroonish. Pic was taken by a friend a few years ago; I was forced to sell it 09/01/2015: Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "I'm feeling more alone than I ever have before" | Ben Folds 5 | 'Brick'

I'd say that anniversary solidifies this as the top, ultimate, no-other-thread-comes close EPIC THREAD! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "See what else your old heart can take" | Rosanne Cash | '7 Year Ache'

A friend took this pic at Top Notch Hamburgers in Austin TX & I posted it: After it posted, I received a few "thank yous" for giving some love to the old Celica! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "You don't know what you have 'til your everything is gone" | Blessid Union of Souls | 'I Wanna Be There'