ScarredKnightfan

* What abandoned vehicles have you seen recently? This was spotted in Maryville TN!http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/26/daily-dose-trivia-tue-19/ What would you call this Cadillac truck?http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/26/twist-tuesday-19/ Ever played this Auto Race board game? I have not!http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/25/monday-night-fun-19/ 1 of the Memorial Day entries: red, white & blue!http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/25/automotive-daily-127/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"I'm not the only person with these things in mind" __ Linkin Park __ 'Somewhere I Belong'

Aye ... sorry about that nightmare ... partially caused by the McMansion. Seems every time they build 1 of those, they don't anticipate the consequences it has for others in the area. Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Sometimes solutions aren't so simple" __ Linkin Park __ 'Shadow Of The Day'

Wondered if anyone from the area had attended this meet ... as I hadn't seen anything posted on these forums about it ... unless I missed it, which is entirely possible. That noted ... seems VAM was more in charge of this than the local chapter, since many types of cars were entered. So, not sure the correlation between that show & the national organization is completely fair ... if that makes sense.... Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"This can't be the end" __ Bertie Higgins __ 'Key Largo'

Sounds like an awesome road trip! How long will you be in St Charles IL? Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"I walk for miles along the highway" __ Patsy Cline __ 'Walking After Midnight'

Heh ... learn something new everyday. I was aware of SOME of those, James, but not all of the ones you listed. Awesome! Definitely related, I'd say, Bill ... that's actually kinda cool ... except for it being on a car made to look junky ... LOL! Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Funny how the world keeps turnin" __ Toby Keith __ 'American Ride'

* & the personal cruising coupes, class of 1974:Mercury Cougar XR-7, Plymouth Satellite, Monte Carlo, Hurts Oldshttp://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/23/automotive-daily-125/ Speaking of MC, 1 at the race track:http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/24/sports-sunday-18/ & a gorgeous scene while driving:http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/24/sunday-scenery-18/ This week, some special posts for Memorial Day Monday & ads:Truck Tuesday (class of 1957)Service Thursday (class of 1967)Sports Saturday (class of 1977) Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"I know you can hear me, but I'm not sure you're listening" __ Martina McBride __ 'Whatever You Say'

Aye ... so many cars that got away. Imagine what'd be like if they hadn't gotten away.... I've sold a few I regret, but the list of deals that got away for me ... is far too numerous. I've put a lot of them out of my mind, as much as I could, anyway. Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"I had a momentary temporary lack of self control" __ Ty Herndon __ 'I Want My Goodbye Back'

Thought not much to the story, this query is easy for me ... my 1989 Caprice Classic Brougham. Guy selling it gave me a great deal on a great car that I just couldn't let go.... Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"It's a freedom that we all want to know" __ Restless Heart __ 'Wheels'

GOOD question! A wild ride, to be sure...! Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Take a ride, look around" __ Jason Aldean __ 'Tattoos On This Town'

Did somebody say "road trip"???!!! David, that is a GORGEOUS Packard! Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Maybe it's the feeling or maybe it's the freedom" __ Rodney Atkins __ 'Take A Back Road'

* For this week: Truck Tuesday, class of 1954: Chevrolet, Dodge, International, Mercuryhttp://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/19/automotive-daily-121/ Convertible Thursday, class of 1964: Cadillac, Imperial, Lincoln, Ramblerhttp://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/21/automotive-daily-123/ Saturday will feature personal cruising coupes, class of 1974! Meantime, what do you spy in this 1958 photo?http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/22/friday-photo-18/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Get to what's real" __ Van Halen __ 'Jump'

Hi Ton, It looks to be this: https://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/classiccarpartsdetail.aspx?partNumber=EM2468V&Model=Chevelle&Year=1974-1977&Cat=Emblems&Subcat=HOOD%20EMBLEMS HTH. Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"I saw an old Malibu" __ Doug Stone __ 'I Thought It Was You'

Hmmm ... well, it works for me: http://www.vvap.com HTH. Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"They'd always just been there" __ Crash Test Dummies __ 'Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm'

Oh, cool, Wayne! I'd say it adds value & is a neat footnote! Tho, with a car like that, I'm not sure which I prefer ... the nice restoration it has had ... or leave it alone & in original condition. Course, if it is in HORRIBLE shape, a restoration is far better than the alternative. Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"It was worth all the while" __ Green Day __ 'Time Of Your Life'

...partly because the full-sizers had been downsized to the same, if not smaller, dimensions as the mid-sizers. People knew what they wanted. That 1977 model year has always fascinated me because of the full-size downsize. Beyond that, Ford downsized 2 model years after each of the GM downsized. The GM full-sizes downsized for 1977; Ford's full-sizers downsized for 1979. GM's mid-sizers downsized for 1978; Ford's for 1980. Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"T-tops down in my Cutlass Supreme" __ Uncle Kracker/Kid Rock __ 'It's Good To Be Me'

Sorry about that coating on your car. I've often wondered why everyone goes after cars, when other vehicles & even buildings give off emissions, too. Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Nobody likes to be let down" __ Jack Johnson __ 'Flake'

Oh, cool. Now I kinda want to go just for that! Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "It's half timing, and the other half's luck" __ Michael Buble __ 'Haven't Met You Yet'

* Cool seeing TV & movie cars in the wild at cruise nights & car shows. I have seen a few, including the General Lee, several times! What have you spotted up close & personal? This was spotted in central IL:http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/19/daily-dose-trivia-tue-18/ Anyone else enjoy models of cities & towns &/or created 1 of your own!?http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/18/monday-night-fun-18/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"What are we going to call it then?" __ Michael Martin Murphy __ 'Will It Be Love By Morning?'

Ohhhh ... nice!!!!!!!!!! Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Every song, another scene" __ Dierks Bently __ 'Every Mile A Memory'

Awesome .... thank you for sharing the link! Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Only you can do what must be done" __ John Parr __ 'St Elmo's Fire'

* What are your perfect song(s) for a perfect drive?http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/17/daily-dose-savvy-sun-17/ Not exactly something seen everyday: a Lamborghini!http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/17/sports-sunday-17/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Everybody wants love to be easy" __ Nitty Gritty Dirt Band __ 'Stand A Little Rain'

Oh my goodness ... love it. Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"When you're surrounded by friends, they say the fun never ends" __ Glen Campbell __ 'Country Boy'

Quite the story indeed ... proof the world still has some good souls & people. Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Someone lights the way with just a single ray of hope" __ Alabama __ 'Angels Among Us'

Reading through this post of yours ... I can just FEEL your excitement!!!! Ssssoo close! Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Who's going to pay attention to your dreams?" __ The Cars __ 'Drive'

I see it now, Paul ... love that 2-tone scheme!!!! Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"The curves around midnight aren't easy to see" __ Rosanne Cash __ 'Runaway Train'