Bob Hill
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Have my interest piqued now - hope it isn't long before my copy arrives
Bob
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I enjoyed the show and it was nice seeing people being interviewed that actually were in the old car hobby and posts here on the board.
I agree with the others - he should have taken the bid and cut his "losses" but then what kind of show would that have been?
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I watch My Classic Car and Overhaulin' (when it was on). Does Operation Repo count as a car show?
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Bob,
I respect Dave's opinion and he frequently defends the Prius and the need to reduce gas consumption in modern autos. I get that. I think America went way wrong encouraging the SUV and big truck culture. I could go on but don't want that to be a focus of this thread.
Now, you commute 70 miles one way? In that case, I could NOT drive an older car without a car payment. Gas would eat me up.
BUT there are a ton of cool smaller cars I would consider using as a DD. One I am buying is a 280Z Datsun.
When restored it will be in the rotation, maybe driven once per week. Volvo, yes Volvo - made a cool sprts car called a P1800 with a 4 cylinder. And they go 300,000 miles with maintenance.
It's hard to find an American car in that class I guess. .
Just for the record I am not critiicizing anyone who drives a Prius. I am all for a person driving what he/she likes but tha t sn't for me and doesn't seem to be for you. That was the only point I was making.
No I commute 70 miles ROUND TRIP - 35 each way - and love doing it in an old car. For example, today I drove in my 73 Super Beetle, yesterday was a 91 VW Cabriolet and tomorrow I will probably drive my 72 Beetle. Other days I drive my 75 BMW 2002. Everyone of those cars gets at least 24 MPG. No, they are not the fastest or most modern and yes they have quirks since the newest one is 19 years old but I love them. Now I could drive one of my newer ones but in the end this is cheaper and way more fun. My 2007 Mercedes gets around 21 MPG and burns premium fuel and my 2006 Dodge truck gets 15 MPG (on a good day). So not only am I saving money by driving an odler car, I enjoy it much better. Yes I have to remember to use my arms to roll down a window verses pushing a button, no, I don't have a fancy key fob to lock my doors, I have no heated or power seats, and yes there are some rattles from time to time BUT I still love it. Folks I work with think I am crazy for driving an old car each day but they don't understand that I ahve turned a otherwise boring drive into work into a fun trip.
BTW, I restored a Datsun 240Z a couple of years ago. I did more of a restro-mod on it instead of going back original. I put power leather seats from an Infiniti I30 in it, had a great sound system, cold AC and great heat, remote locks, etc. and I drove it everyday for a coupe of years. I loved it but sold it oafter buying my 75 BMW. It didn't get the best MPG though - only around 22 but still better than my new car at the time.
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I drive 70 miles a day round trip to work. Personally if I had to doing it in something as boring as a Prius I think I might just shoot myself!!! If the OP want to have anantique as a DD let him - he is asking about driving an old car not how it will compare to a Prius
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Back to your original question, if you do indeed have a head gasket leaking, you have only bought time, you have not corrected the problem. Is it going to leave you on the side of the road? Unlikely, but eventually you will notice loss of power, white smoke on start up, coolant loss with coolant showing up in the oil, etc.. All these things are typical of a blown head gasket that will eventually show up if given enough time to where it degrades more.
This doesn't mean you have a leaking gasket - just what to expect if you do. Not knowing for sure what kind of sealant you put in the system, it is difficult to say for sure if you would have sealed (temporarily) the problem and if it did indeed result in what appears ot be added performance.
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I have nice fairly new (less than 2 year old) semi-expensive (great than $50K) car sitting in my garage but I find myself driving one of my old cars almost daily - usually a vintage VW Beetle or my 75 BMW 2002. Why? It is fun. I love the thrill of getting into an older car and taking a ride. I drive about 70 miles each day to work and back and the ride in the older stuff makes it much more enjoyable to me. In fact if I didn't need a nicer car at times I probably wouldn't own anything but an older one. (And in fact I have still considered selling my new car and using my wife's car when needed). Yes, when I drive it I add wear and tear to it, etc but if you can't enjoy the cars, why have them? Yes the value may go down while I drive it but this is a hobby and that is part of enjoying a hobby. I don't hunt, fish, drink or do much else for a hobby so the money I lose is minor compared to some hobbies. Plus driving an old car everyday allows me to enjoy my hobby everyday instead of just weekends or special activities.
If you want an older car for a DD I would make a suggestion. Buy one and drive it for a while before you sell your current ride. You may not like driving one as a DD. While fun, it is different and not everyone likes that "different" experience. If you see you do like it, sell your current ride and keep drivign the older one. If you don't like it, you won't be stuck driving it until you can get rid of it.
Just my 2 cents
Bob
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I had a 91 Coupe and you had to manually turn the headlights off on it as well. Sounds like it is operating correctly. Sounds like the rest of your issues are fuse related.
Good luck
BOB
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SEt aside about a $1000-1500 for intial repairs/maintenance that it may need before being truly road worthy as a daily driver. It may not need anything but if it does and you have already budgeted for it you won't be starting with negative feelings as soon as you buy it.
BOB
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Yes - former AACA President Ron Barnett had one and I saw it in his shop while there one day. I think Sally still has it but not sure
It was built in Huntsville, AL but not sure how many were actually produced but it wasn't alot
BOB
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No one says you have to write you own resume'. If, by your own admission, you are not good at English and writing skills, have someone else write your resume' for you. As others have said, it is of utmost importance that your resume' be perfect - it is your first introduction to a possible employer.
BOB
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OK, that sounds like a local show to me and not a National - which means it could have been a trophy for that car. Downside, might make it hard to locate the owner
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Was the trophy from an AACA National Show or was it the Region's local show? A lot of Regions allow cars less than 25 years old in their local shows
BOB
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Well sorry to say I can't help you but that is a beautiful car you have. Good luck in your search
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Falcon club - Welcome To FCA On The WEB
Good source for parts - Ford Falcon Parts - FalconParts.com
BOB
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I believe that the car will always be a 1st Junior winner (unless you volunteerily turn it in) but once it changes owners for any reason, the senior tab is to be returned and you have to compete for the Senior in your own name.
Now, granted there may be some clause in the rules about it being immediate family that changes that.
BOB
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Why don't we just give everyone a 1st Junior and that way no one complains
I for one am sick and tired of folks wanting to change the rules so they can win. If your car is good enough, the 10 point spread won't hurt you. If your car isn't good enough, you lose because you didn't deserve the award. That is called life - accept the rules or move on.
I earned my Senior awards because my cars were good enough to win, not because I wanted the rules changed so I could win. Keep it up and a Senior Award will be meaningless.
BOB (with flame suit on)
1964 T-Bird
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The Bird will have a little more electrics than the average 64 Ford since most will have power windows, seat(s), etc. but otherwise the car won't be that much different than any other 1964 Ford. And I wouldn't let those items keep me from buying the car. I certainly would not be afraid of driving one daily once I had gone over it enough to know it was road worthy.