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On 11/25/2023 at 11:43 AM, CarNucopia said:
This topic does relate to antiques because as the old adage goes: "Those who don't learn from history are destine to repeat it"
As lovers of old cars, we're accused of letting nostalgia cloud our judgement. Guilty. But, when it comes to EVs, we're of a limited group of people who know the history of the automobile and why certain things fail. The current pursuit of EVs is just chasing windmills (figuratively and laterally).
Another reason people like EVs is the purchase is subsidized. Were they required to pay the actual price, not one supported by the largess of governments, profitable ICE vehicles and venture capitalists, they would not have bought it in the first place.
We should learn from history, and we must acknowledge what happened in the 70's when the gas crunch hit and impact it had on the US Auto Companies. When they did respond to the small car market they produced inferior products. Maybe if there was some "outside" inspiration prior to that, the economic impact might not had been so severe.
5 hours ago, CarNucopia said:Please report back when you've done 900 miles in one day. You have the luxury of owning an EV because you have another car that is substituted for this task. Great for a two car family, but what is a one car family to do? If only there was a single car that could use electricity for short trips and gas for long trips..... 😜 A hybrid of sorts....
And who drives 900 miles in one day? Great idea about hybrids, but somebody beat you to it, hybrids have been around for a long time.
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27 minutes ago, arcticbuicks said:
the title of this thread could not be more perfect "why its going to be sometime before i switch to a car [going to keep my horse]...........if it was pre car days
I guess one can say this topic is "beating a dead horse."
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On 11/23/2023 at 11:50 PM, Dave Mellor NJ said:
59 Meteor convertible sounds interesting
I don't think I ever had seen one in person, now that I think about it
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1 hour ago, George Cole said:
The study has been quoted/reported by a multitude of different news sources. Regardless of who is reporting it, the study is the same. It was done by The Texas Public Policy Foundation. Right, wrong, or indifferent, they are not an arm of Russian propaganda. Here's a link to their 20-page report.
2023-10-TrueCostofEVs-BennettIsaac.pdf (texaspolicy.com)
George,
That was an interesting link, so I decided to look into what the "Texas Public Policy Foundation" was about. Seems like they have a horse in the race, and looking at where their funding comes from, they might have a good reason to be using Russian propaganda news. According to Wikipedia they are funded by Exxon/Mobil and Chevron. They appear to be a lobbyist organization.
There were other sources that supported the Wikipedia information.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Public_Policy_Foundation
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16 minutes ago, ericmac said:
Happy Thanksgiving to all. Among the many things I am thankful for is this forum, all the wonderful friends I have here and the fountainhead of knowledge here.
On the other hand.. why do the Macy's Parade producers always cut to the commercial when an interesting old car is coming? Just my opinion. Enjoy your weekend everyone.
Over the years I have attended many Thanksgiving parades, there are established gaps in the parade to allow cross town traffic and pedestrians to cross the street. This spacing is set up at the start of the parade, they fill in the gaps with cars or clowns on bicycle's, anything that can be stopped to allow the traffic to flow, and keep the crowd entertained. Unfortunately, the commercial breaks are scripted to be after a certain float or band passes by. If you notice the CBS broadcast does not have any down time in the back round of the parade broadcast. The NBC portion is geared around showing the talent as they pass the reviewing stand in front of Macy's.
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone, and safe travels for those who are traveling.
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18 hours ago, Frank DuVal said:
Um, none? Oh, you said people, not electricians following the rule. 😉 First, turn off the power. If that is not an option, then suit up for the arc flash. Lots of tools and hands slip, not just slotted ones.
BTW, combination head screws have been the norm for electrical goods here for many years. Some slotted/phillips but most now are slotted/square (Robertson, Scrulox) combinations. I can tell relative age of equipment by the screws involved. 🦃 🦃🍲🍲
In the wood construction industry they like square/phillips or Torx head screws. 🦃 🦃 🍲 🍠
You beat me to it Frank!
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7 hours ago, Deadpurpledog said:
How can anyone know on a 55 year old car if it has the original/correct carb unless they purchased it new?
Many of here know what the original carb should be. Send a picture of the carb that is on your car and see what info you get back.
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If it were installed at the factory there would be a part number for the super charger and part numbers for the service parts for the super charger. I have always found that parts books are always the easiest way to authenticate if the equipment is factory or not.
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Took a drive today, late color changes on Long Island this year. Still a lot of green out there
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My Grandfather said he had it to keep the snow and rain off the wind shield on his 49 Chevy, it was not for the sun. I believe in the factory literature it is refereed to just as a "visor" It would make more sense for inclement weather.
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I have painted on some the stainless and aluminum trim on my cars using SEM products. They sell a primer and colors (limited) sprayed on and looked factory when done.
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What was that old saying? was it
Don't take any wooden nickel's???
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Not much up there, I remember we found a junk yard up there about 30 years ago
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On 7/14/2022 at 11:21 PM, Laughing Coyote said:
Also can be used as a trunk key.
I always thought it was a Bronx Master Key
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Market value is not the only appraisal price given to a customer. The repair valuation if the vehicle is damaged in a collision would far exceed the value vehicle, it is the highest number given so the owner will run with it. These numbers always seem to get mixed up.
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On 10/23/2023 at 10:21 PM, nat said:
Are they available in horse turd brown or earwax yellow?
That can sure be said of the trees here on Long Island this fall! a few here and there, but nothing spectacular as of yet and I don't expect any either. It just one of those years. We will give it a week or so and see what we can find
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I only notice the problem with my eyes when I drive one of my vintage vehicles. I own a 2023 vehicle and when I drive it I don't receive that "flash burn" feel in my eyes. Maybe the modern windshields have a tinting that assist the driver? I don't know. I had my 54 out two weeks ago, I started heading back home around dusk and it was horrifying! A few weeks earlier I had my 62 Biscayne out and I had the same experience.
56 minutes ago, pont35cpe said:I think the problem is "inconsiderate" drivers that just won`t dim their lights. I always have to direct my vision towards the white line between the road surface, and the shoulder. Makes me think of the song, "I wear my sunglasses at night".
Many of the newer vehicles have automatic controls on their high beams, the driver might not even be aware that they are on. I have the Guidematic Control on my 62 and it is constantly going off and on. The one in my new car seems to work fairly accurately.
1 hour ago, arcticbuicks said:i dont get it .....i travel thousands of miles on the highway,a lot of night driving ......amazing how many people do not dim the headlights oncoming.....a high number of semi trucks too.........and coming into towns they continue to drive around with high beams on.......is it the attitude that they do not care.......or do they not see ?
but apparently ........on the other hand ......auto manufactures think we can all see in the dark now.........as they stopped putting in glove box light after what 85 years of having a light in the glove box
Maybe they have a low beam out?
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Took all of the tarps out of the bins today and refolded them and made sure they were dry from the morning dew from last Thursday. Leaves did not change yet here on Long Island.
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Clorox feeds it, peroxide kills it!
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2 hours ago, Frank DuVal said:
Something about 9" Klein Hammer in my back pocket just felt right. There, IFIFY (I fixed it for you) 😆
You can drive staples, hit a screwdriver to open knockouts/tighten locknuts, etc. Oh, they also can be used as pliers.... 🤣
Me too! And this is why it is good to have tools other than Snap-On or Matco also in your tool box, because I don't like seeing a mechanic bend/weld an expensive wrench when a mid-line or cheap wrench will work in a new configuration. Bend a $45 wrench? 😨
Frank,
I owned 3 pairs of Klein's in my 40 year career, one I left in a hung ceiling somewhere, one I blew up (happens) but they all worked fine and never wore out, the few craftsman I encountered were pretty junky, ok for homeowner use. Buy yes the Klein 9" pliers serves multiple purposes. You even left a few tasks off like reaming conduit and even opening a Hineken bottle
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2 hours ago, Tom Boehm said:
The other good feature about the Craftsman tool department at Sears was they had EVERYTHING. There is no retail store today that has as complete a selection of tools as Sears had. Not even Harbor Freight. Sears had carpenter tools, specialty automotive tools, machinist tools, woodworking tools, handheld power tools, stationary power tools, hand tools, electrician tools, trowel trade tools, welding tools, garden tools, air compressors, ETC. Now I run around to three stores looking for something and end up ordering it online when I can't find it.
Very true. but I found (I can't speak for all trades) but their electrician tools were homeowner grade, really would not hold up to every day use. Something about a pair of 9" Klein Pliers in my back pocket, just felt right
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On 7/11/2022 at 12:22 AM, misterc9 said:
Even if they are a genuine GM factory authorized accessory ?
Fender skirts were not a "genuine GM factory authorized accessory" for 1959 Chevrolet's, 1954 was the last year for that.
No Title Antique Vehicle
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that is the problem, the difference maker the "tittle" is missing, after it has changed hands and no new title was issued to the new owner. combine that with years of not being in the system. I don't see how this will be a simple task in any state.