ScarredKnightfan

I KNEW IT!!!! I visited that museum in September 2009 during my Route 66 road trip ... I thought it looked familiar. Very nice, Steve. Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "It's the right time to rock the night away" | Bobby Helms | 'Jingle Bell Rock'

My goodness ... I'm not sure which of those posted are my favorite ... the Buick Roadmaster & the 1970s model 60FlatTop posted are among them, tho. Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "I shiver when I see the falling snow" | Merle Haggard | 'If We Make It Through December'

Welcome, Steve ... awesome car & love the story-history! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "Rockies are calling, Denver snow falling" | Steve Wariner/Alabama | 'Tennessee Christmas'

Ohhhhh ... LOVE THIS! Very cool. Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "No store bought gifts to open, but there'll be Christmas just the same" | Kenny Rogers | 'Kentucky Homemade Christmas'

Very cool ... congratulations! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "Have a happy holiday" | Brenda Lee | 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree'

Ha ... very cool! Hope y'all had a wonderfully very Merry Christmas! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "My world is changing" | Faith Hill | 'Where Are You Christmas?'

Can't say I can answer your query about leads, but ... looks like a cool project! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "It's coming on Christmas" | Robert Downey Jr | 'River'

Sounds good to me ... good luck!! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "Yuletide carols being sung by a choir" | Nat King Cole | 'The Christmas Song'

I don't remember who made them ... nor am I sure any survived. Not my cup of tea, but I wouldn't mind checking 1 out in person, at least..... Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "It's snowing in the pines" | Alabama | 'Christmas In Dixie'

A few others have suggested I invest in a camper of some sort, but I don't have the funds for that right now. Sounds like you ran the table on the gauges ... awesome! Nice, keiser! I think I see some Thunderbirds ... & of course that Batmobile caught my attention! Cool. I've thought about getting an N-gauge set, too, but ... that will have to wait a bit. Any plans to get it out & set up at all? They sure look like they'd still run, Terry ... holy cow they look great! A friend of mine has a Marx Intl racing set, too, tho I'm not sure what year. He hasn't had it out of the box in about 20 years, tho. * Since posting this, I have added a few stops & made some timeline adjustments; HOWEVER, some health issues may derail my plans. I should know by the end of 2016 whether or not I will be on the road in 2017 (health wise & boss approval). As if my congenital heart issues were not enough: * recent test results confirm my cholesterol is too high, & I am now in Stage 3 Kidney Disease. * 2nd of 4 follow-up CT scans to monitor the speck on my lung is set for 12/27/2016. My next cardiologist checkup (along with other specialists, including a nephrologist) is set for 05/11/2017, but I found out recently Medicaid insurance may not cover those appointments. Times like these, I just remind myself the Chicago Cubs are the 2016 World Series Champions. In case I do not have time to visit the next couple weeks (what with the 2 Holiday weekends), MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR! With any luck, I will post a potential major road trip route for 2017 soon? Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "Remember that fat boy, bring that kid, if you want to see New Year's Eve" | Mona Abboud, Sleepy Hollow IL native-resident | 'The Pretty Little Dolly'

GREAT DISCUSSION TOPIC IDEA!!!! (Yes, I'm yelling ... but in excitement ... LOL!) Have a lot of holiday related automotive memories, but I think the 1 that I always think of & remember fondly ... & continues to this day ... is driving around to look at all of the Christmas decorations lit up at night. With a couple exceptions, different family members have gone with me every year. I can remember a few years where it has started snowing ... & made it even more ... interesting. I also remember a few years where we waited until after Christmas Eve services at church to go ... in my mind, those are some of the best because the streets are relatively quiet..... Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "When you kiss your little baby, you've kissed the face of God" | Kenny Rogers/Wynonna | 'Mary, Did You Know?'

Cool, George ... congratulations! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "No store bought gifts to open, but there'll be Christmas just the same" | Kenny Rogers | 'Kentucky Homemade Christmas'

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "He came to town on a cold dark night" | Collin Raye | 'What If Jesus Came Back Like That?'

Oh, that hurts to look at.... Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "You have all the tender sweetness of a seasick crocodile" | Thurl Ravenscroft | 'You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch'

*raises eyebrow* Is this in Santa Rosa NM, by chance? Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree" | Elvis Presley | 'Blue Christmas'

Yes ... the 2 Falcons, correct, to my knowledge, too. Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "The children want to know why we hung the mistletoe" | Ronnie Milsap | 'It's Christmas'

NEAT, Landman! Glad you shared the photos of it! Love your display.... Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "Have a happy holiday" | Brenda Lee | 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree'

Awesome covered bridge! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "My world is changing" | Faith Hill | 'Where Are You Christmas?'

Fits perfectly with the black top! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "I shiver when I see the falling snow" | Merle Haggard | 'If We Make It Through December'

Neat surprise from a friend! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "Somebody snitched on me" | Barry Gordon | 'Nuttin' For Christmas'

I'm somewhat amused by the mismatched tires..... Luxury car or hot rod!? Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "You can say there's no such thing as Santa" | Elmo'N'Patsy | 'Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer'

Hi Cord, Very cool. I wish a friend of mine were still alive; I'd have you talk with him. He was big into the Salt Flats & probably would be able to help you out. Instead, here is a link to a group that MAY be able to assist ... I don't know for sure, tho: http://www.target550.com/index.html Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "It's coming on Christmas" | Robert Downey Jr | 'River'

Love the pic, Marty ... MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "It's the right time to rock the night away" | Bobby Helms | 'Jingle Bell Rock'

YW! Cool that your car was featured in that publication! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "It's a pudding made of figs ... & bacon" | Gonzo to Miss Piggy/John Denver & Muppets | 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas'

Brrr...... Wish I could move south ... I really don't like cold temps, tho I love snow..... Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "Yuletide carols being sung by a choir" | Nat King Cole | 'The Christmas Song'