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Hop in a modern stretch limo and you will find the opposite to be true.
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2 minutes ago, edinmass said:
My nickname for her...........Dagmar. Fond memories...............(I have a huge smile on my face as my lady is asking me what so funny!)
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Leather in the front and cloth in the rear was very common on chauffeur driven cars. That car was built very near the end of the practice.
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11 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said:
How can this gigantic car look so claustrophobic?
I think that is the norm. I am amazed how many massive cars from the classic era have no room whatsoever inside them. -
1 hour ago, Mikefit said:
The Hill Climb for 2020 has been cancelled was so sorry to hear that one of the events I looked forward to going to 20 plus years
bummer. Hershey preparation always keeps me from attending the Hill climb so I was planning on this being the year I actually made it.
I wonder if they will still raffle the car they had already started selling tickets for.
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I have gone ahead and included in the pic the remains of what often happens to Maxwell cam gears... don’t copy the spoke design!
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That is the kind of money I got out of a similar condition hardtop a few years ago.
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I could agree with that.
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Is this your bolt pattern? I have five of them, 17inch wires of unknown origin. Condition is questionable at best but perhaps three could be saved. I have been told Chevy or pierce. I bought these sight unseen fifteen years ago being told they were for a model a ford... clearly not the case but the guy was paid and I was out of town when they were delivered to my driveway. Seeing as the delivered price was twenty bucks, I didn’t track him down to return them. If someone has a use, I don’t even need my money back.
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My teen daughter is in Marching band and they are planning on having a season this year.... since you can’t wear a mask while blowing a horn.... the school found a solution. I wish this was a joke.
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I checked with insurance company and the same kinds of personal use as our antiques get is fine, as is towing. They want it stored in a garage not on the street and not used as a daily. Although no mileage limits are in place expected mileage a year is discussed and excessive use could create a conversation at renewal.
Historic plates in Indiana at least are even less restrictive: 25 years old and not a daily driver.
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I have no idea how we amassed this lineup without a bow tie in it.
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36 minutes ago, 60FlatTop said:
I picked up this '98 Tahoe for my wife in 2015 with 116,000 on the clock. I think she has it up to 121K now. A lot of vehicle for $6,000.
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51 minutes ago, padgett said:
Great choice for a family. Have a receiver and brake controller ?
It has a receiver and brake controller. Previous owner used it from new for dragging his drag car to the strip. I am looking forward to tossing a trailer behind it but the grass is telling me to mow first. While juggling cars today I might need to line up the three generations of gmc SUV’s for a pic... makes me want an older one! -
I have what you are after. The Maxwell mercury used the 30 horse engine with the individual jugs as opposed to the smaller 4 with cyl. Cast in pairs. It just so happens, I have one of these 30 horse engines apart right now. I am short of free time at the moment but will reach out later.
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The OP @41 Su8 was on the forums an hour ago so is still active to answer as to if they sold.
What Maxwell parts are you looking for in particular? @wheelwright
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3 minutes ago, edinmass said:
You should replace all the hoses. Take a look at the brake lines.....metal and rubber. It probably should get shocks. I would do a transmission service. It’s easier to do it at home and when you’re hauling something on the side of the road. I would probably even put new calipers on it. Flush the brake fluid. You’ll be all done at once.
I was thinking exactly the same thing... but with one shake down drive first... because while I was buying this suburban my dad was in Michigan buying another Model T.... it needs fetched and I have a shiny new penny to go get it with.-
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30 minutes ago, neil morse said:
Looks like a very nice car in nice condition for a reasonable price ... but I don't think I could live with that paint scheme. What is the deal with that "tan-over-brown with orange wheels" idea? Is it something that was popular in the 70's and 80's? Was it an actual factory paint scheme for this car (or any car)? I'm probably being too harsh, but I just don't care for it personally.
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In my teen years I got loaned to a guy with a 13 or 14 white (so I could start it for him) on a tour. he had a lot of trouble shifting the car but once up to cruising speed he ran with the faster cars on the tour... and it was PATC tour with some very big cars.
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The more I play with it the more excited I am. The thing is so solid and the interior is stunning. As far as condition goes, this is the nicest car I have ever had, old or new.
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It will take Maxwells, Model T’s, and Model A’s to car events. In Indiana and with Hagerty insurance joyrides are acceptable on historic plates as well.
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Thanks, I am pretty excited about it. I was really searching for a square body with the same specs, but the overdrive transmission and low low miles made this a no brainer. Oh yeah, the price was equivalent to a rusted out fifteen year old half ton with a couple hundred thousand miles on it.... that helped the decision making process along too.
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Covid and antique auto insurance
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I am surprised you had trouble getting the coverage without BMV papers. I have always added cars with Hagerty on a phone call and never had an issue, usually before making the trip to the license branch to do the title transfer.